Wisconsin Heights School District

Key Discussions and Decisions for May 12, 2025: 1. District Leader Reports - Introduction of our Interim Athletic/Activities Director - Jim Smasal and Admin Team Presentation - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rP7Qeifo9nMcmk9mVgGc0pY76KyKjM_svZx6NNgDd-w/edit?usp=sharing 2. Presentation from 7th Grade Field Trip to Milwaukee 3. Approval 2025-26 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the WH Federation of Teachers and Base Wage Increase of 2.95% 4. Approval of Supplemental Pay for WHFT for 2025-26 School Year 5. Approval of CESA Contracts 6. Approval of Employee Handbook for 2025-26 7. Approval of Resignations and New Hires 8. Approval of Donations 9. Approval of Independent Hearing Officers To view the full recorded meeting next Tuesday, please go to https://www.youtube.com/@whsdboard. #VanguardPride

📚 Calculus on the Move! 🧮 AP Calculus students are stepping out of the classroom and into the hallways, turning every corner into a learning opportunity, to study for their test. This dynamic approach not only breaks the monotony but also reinforces complex concepts. #VanguardPride

Friday fun! 🍋📚 Our 4K students and their families enjoyed a sweet time together with lemonade, fruit pizza cookies, games, crafts, and shared reading. Smiles all around! 💛 #VanguardPride

Ms. Spahn's 4th graders have proven that teamwork makes the dream work! After coming together to collect 225 Gotcha Tickets through their positive behavior, they were rewarded with a friendly game of Capture the Flag. The students enjoyed running, strategizing, and cheering on their teammates. #VanguardPride

📸 When the Camera Comes Out, They Shine! Our students couldn't wait to jump in front of the camera, and the results are a heartwarming mix of smiles and perfect moments for memories! It's clear that these students love being in the spotlight, and we're thrilled to share these joyful snapshots with you. #VanguardPride

💖 Friendship in Focus 💖 These 4th-grade friends are shining bright with their unique styles and radiant smiles! Friendship is always in fashion. #VanguardPride

Key Discussions for May 12, 2025: 1. District Leader Reports - Including an introduction of our Interim Athletic/Activities Director - Jim Smasal 2. Presentation from 7th Grade Field Trip to Milwaukee 3. Action to Approve 2025-26 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the WH Federation of Teachers and Base Wage Increase of 2.95% 4. Action to Approve Supplemental Pay for WHFT for 2025-26 School Year 5. Action to Approve CESA Contracts 6. Action to Approve Budget Revision 7. Action to Approve Employee Handbook for 2025-26 8. Action to Approve HS Co-Curricular Handbook for 2025-26 9. Action to Approve Resignations and New Hires 10. Action to Approve Donations To view the full recorded meeting next Tuesday, please go to: https://www.youtube.com/@whsdboard Go Vanguards! #VanguardPride

🚌✨ Our 2nd graders had a blast on their annual field trip to the UW Geology Museum on May 7th! They explored fascinating rock collections, stepped into the glow-in-the-dark room, and stood in awe of the giant dinosaur bones. What a fun and educational adventure! 🦕💎 #VanguardPride

Congratulations to Brenly Schoenemann, a captain of the DeForest Girls Lacrosse team.👏 #VanguardPride

Recess = pure joy! 😄 These kids took over the swings like it was their job. We love seeing them soak up every second of childhood between #VanguardPride lessons. 💛

Wrapping up our #SeniorSpotlights is #VanguardPride senior, Logan Duhr! Plans after graduation? Attend a four year school for a degree in business management. Activities during high school? Basketball and golf Dream job? Race car driver Favorite memory? World history freshman year What are you most proud of? Making it this far. Congratulations, Logan!

🎩✨ Double the trouble, double the fun! Thing 1 and Thing 2 have officially escaped from the pages of Dr. Seuss and landed right outside Wisconsin Heights Elementary! #VanguardPride

It as Kirby hat fun for some 4th grade boys. Not to be outdone, a few of the fourth grade girls wanted their picture taken "just because". #VanguardPride

🌟 Happy National Teachers Day! 🌟 Today—and every day—we celebrate the incredible educators who light the way for our students. 💡📚 To our dedicated teachers across the district: thank you for your unwavering commitment, compassion, and creativity. You inspire minds, shape futures, and make our schools a place where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed. Your impact goes far beyond the classroom—and we are endlessly grateful. 💛 We all have one (or more) teacher who stands out for having a positive impact on us. Who was your favorite teacher? Who had the biggest impact on your education? On your life? We'd love to hear! #VanguardPride #TeacherAppreciationDay

Today's #SeniorSpotlight is on #VanguardPride senior, Reed Adler! Plans after graduation? Attend Northeast Iowa Community College to play baseball at the collegiate level and study a major in business. Activities during high school? Football, basketball, baseball Dream job? Candy taste tester Favorite memory? Beating Kickapoo in the homecoming football game freshman year. What are you most proud of? Graduating Congratulations, Reed!

Small world! School board member, Mary Beth Schall, is at a pickleball camp with our former PE teacher, KaSandra Gehrke. Such a fun way to catch up ! #VanguardPride

Dear WHSD Coaches/Parents/Students/Community Members, As the District Administrator, I want to personally invite you to participate in an important step in our search for the next Athletic & Activities Director for the Wisconsin Heights School District. Over the past few years, this area of our district has faced some challenges, and we recognize how vital strong, student-centered leadership is to the success of our athletic and co-curricular programs. As we move forward, it’s important that we listen to the people who are directly impacted—our students, families, coaches, and community members. Your input will help us identify the qualities, values, and priorities we should be looking for in the next leader of our athletics and activities programs. We ask that you take a few minutes to complete the brief survey below and share your thoughts. Survey Link:  https://forms.gle/WxpiV8jUFKDT98438 Thank you for your ongoing support of our students and your commitment to helping us build a better future for our programs. Your voice truly matters in this process. Go Vanguards! Michelle 

Happy Staff Appreciation Week to our amazing #VanguardPride staff. This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and at Heights, we celebrate all staff during this week! We appreciate teachers, professional staff, educational assistants, custodians, food service, managers, administrative staff, administrators....EVERYONE! We know our district runs smoothly because of every staff member. Join us in showing appreciation with a 👍or comment below! THANK YOU to the Wisconsin Heights staff! We appreciate you every day! #VanguardPride

On April 30th Wisconsin Heights inducted eight new members into the National Honor Society Wisconsin Heights Chapter. "National Honor Society strives to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary school." The Constitution of the National Honor Society Please welcome our new inductees - Lucas K Isaac P Zachary S Andrew M Eve C James D Ryan F Macy S #VanguardPride

Baseball and Softball are cancelled today, May 1, 2025. Baseball is being rescheduled and softball with Waterloo has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025 #VanguardPride