Wisconsin Heights School District

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our wonderful #VanguardPride Admin Assistants! Thank you for the tremendous job you do each and every day! #VanguardPride

Ms. Steffen's class had a guest, Mr. Crowson, who spoke to the students about cornea transplant surgery. Students recently finished a unit on waves and were learning about the structures of the eye. Students got to hear all about what goes into cornea transplant surgery and even got to see a kit that they would use! #VanguardPride

We're so proud of the AP Calculus students who gave up sleeping in on a weekend to take a practice, full-length 3-hour test. Jill S., Zoe A., Sam H., Cara B., Kaden W., Sydney G., Keera P., Abby W., and Cayden K. #VanguardPride

The deadline for the community survey is Wednesday, April 26th. The Wisconsin Heights School District is requesting your assistance in the search for a new superintendent (District Administrator). Please complete the Community Survey to help us understand what you feel is important for the district. By completing the survey, you will also help us identify what the community thinks are the district's strengths and challenges. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZCQHK38 Thank you for your continued #VanguardPride support!💚💚 Paper copies are available at the District Office.

#VanguardPride Wisconsin Heights Athletics Week of April 24, 2023 https://bit.ly/WisHeightsAthletics

April is Autism Acceptance Month! According to autismspeaks.org: • In 2023, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 36 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to 2020 data. • Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. • Most children were still being diagnosed after age 4, though autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 2. • 31% of children with ASD have an intellectual disability (intelligence quotient [IQ] <70). • 25% are in the borderline range (IQ 71–85), and 44% have IQ scores in the average to above average range (i.e., IQ >85). • Autism affects all ethnic and socioeconomic groups. • Early intervention affords the best opportunity to support healthy development and deliver benefits across the lifespan. For more information about ASD, you can visit https://www.autismspeaks.org/ Like/share/comment if autism has touched your life! #VanguardPride💚

Wisconsin Heights Elementary School Reading/Math Interventionist Josie Geishirt and Reading Specialist Kelly Kroon just ended their term as co-presidents of the Wisconsin Title 1 Association (WT1A). As part of their duties as co-presidents, Josie and Kelly planned and chaired the Association's 2023 conference, Embrace the Change, Empower the Future. This conference was the first in-person conference for WT1A since 2019 and was a huge success. Pictured with Josie and Kelly is keynote speaker Suzy Pepper Rollins. Way to represent our #VanguardPride! 💚

Mrs. Johnson's 6th grade Science classes completed a Root Growth Lab. Students were split into groups and grew one of six types of seeds: carrot, lima bean, peas, pumpkin, radish, or spinach. The kids made predictions, observed changes in their seeds and recorded root length daily. Additionally, students compared and contrasted their seeds to other groups over a one week period. Pumpkin and pea seeds grew the fastest and had the longest roots, while carrot seeds took the longest to grow and had the shortest roots. Our Life Science classes continue to show #VanguardPride everyday through exploration!

Wisconsin weather at its finest! Ms. Baker-Anstice took these pictures, just 3 days apart! First picture, Friday - April 14, 2023. Second picture, Monday - April 17, 2023. #VanguardPride

The sixth graders were shipwrecked on an island and had many choices to make using evidence and deductive reasoning. All choices had to be justified before seeing the results of their choices. While not all groups were successful, a good time was had by all! #VanguardPride

#VanguardPride Wisconsin Heights Athletics Week of April 17, 2023 https://bit.ly/WisHeightsAthletics

Reminder - Join us on Thursday, April 20th, for the 5 year commemoration. #VanguardPride

Wisconsin Heights 7th grade math is learning about triangles and the relationships between their sides and angles. This week, they learned the Triangle Inequality Theorem, which is a rule that describes the relationship between the 3 sides of a triangle. Rather than just telling them the rule, the students had to use markers to build sets of lengths that would and would not form triangles and develop the rule themselves. Here's a great example of how #VanguardPride teachers engage their students in creative ways!

Calling those in the #VanguardPride community! Wisconsin Heights High School's National Honor Society is holding a baby clothing and supplies drive with all proceeds going to Babies and Beyond in Wisconsin. It will take place from April 17th through the 28th. Clothing can be gently used or new, and we ask that sizes are 5T or below. Pull ups can be size 6T and below, and formula would also be a great donation. Donation boxes will be located in the main entrance airlock and at the high school entrance! Let's help kids and families in Wisconsin! 💚

The #VanguardPride students are enjoying this weather!

Our #VanguardPride 7th graders adventured to the Milwaukee Public Museum. This was an educational experience that brought to life their learning from 6th and 7th grade curriculum. It's great when our students are able to go out and see what they're learning in class!

#VanguardPride high school students interested in possible manufacturing careers recently toured Plastic Ingenuity in Cross Plains. Plastic Ingenuity is passionate about creating a great and long lasting work environment for their employees, and they have strong ties to the community. Students were able to explore the thermoforming process from start to finish, as well as learn about youth apprenticeship opportunities!

You are invited to the 5 year commemoration of The Future Search. Join us to hear about the progress made on our strategic directions (it's quite impressive) and what work is still in our exciting future. #VanguardPride runs strong in our community!

The #VanguardPride Prom Fashion Show is only days away! Join us on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. for this annual event! There are raffle prizes, including gift cards to local businesses, jewelry, Bluetooth Speaker, Mallards Game tickets, gift certificates, Apple Watch and much, much more! Admission is only $8! Hope to see you there!

#VanguardPride High School students can earn a half credit this summer! Come and participate in Health & Wellness and get a head start on HS credits for the gym requirement. Students will learn the basics of nutrition, muscular and cardiovascular endurance, as well as creating and building healthy lifestyle habits. Each day will include practical application of a healthy lifestyle through weight training and a variety of physical activities. Check out our Summer School information (Menu - Families) on the website or stop by the front office for more information!