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Inside this issue:

Graduation News

Calendar of Events

Ask A Principal...

Warrior Parent News

Health Information

Counseling Department News

Department/Club/Athletic/Activity News

Prom 2019 & Art Department News

SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT TO HONOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Senior Awards Night is an evening for family and friends to honor student achievement. This year Awards Night is scheduled for

Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Please join us in recognizing many outstanding students.

Recipients will receive an invitation and those invited students are expected to be in attendance.

NEWS AND VIEWS

April/May/June 2019

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR

THE WAUSAU WEST 2019 GRADUATION CEREMONY Wednesday, May 29, 2019

7:30 p.m.

Wausau West High School Office Hours:

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Principal: Jeb Steckbauer – 715-261-0855

Wausau West High School Office - 715-261–0850 Office Fax - 715-261-3260 Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Website: west.wausauschools.org Associate Principals: Patrick Galligan – 715-261-0861 (Programming) Arrin Woller – 715-261-0871 (Special Education ) Jon Tomski – 715-261-0862 (Pupil Services) Athletic/Activity Director: Brian Miller – 715-261-0874 Other Important Numbers: Counseling Office – 715-261-0890 Nurse’s Office – 715-261-0851 Attendance Office – 715-261-0880 Career Center – 715-261-0853

2019 Baccalaureate Service

Attention parents and graduating Seniors:

The date has been set for Monday, May 27, @ 7:00 p.m. in the DC Everest High Auditorium. If you would like more information, please contact DJ Schult @ 715-297-6003 or DJ@nwdlcms.org

REVISED DISTRICT 2018-2019 CALENDAR The 2018-19 school calendar has been revised and reflects the make-up for the lost instructional time due to inclement weather. The make-up plan is as follows: Add ten instructional minutes from February 25 through June 7 May 3, is a full day of instruction (placeholder for inclement weather) May 24, is a full day of instruction in place of a Professional Learn-

ing Day Final exams June 5, 6 & 7. June 7 is the students’ last day Parents will be notified of any further changes due to additional in-

clement weather days, should they occur The revised school calendar has been posted to the District website

and can be found here

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2019 APRIL/MAY/JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Mark your calendars for Schedule Pick-up & Photo/ID Days!!

August 13 & 14 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Pay Fees and Return Books Before School is Out

Parents, please remind your stu-dents that all books need to be returned and all fines and lab fees must be paid before school is out this spring. If books aren’t re-turned and obligations (fines/lab fees) fulfilled, we will have to spend time and postage sending letters this summer. Please help to keep time and postage spent to a minimum.

APRIL 3 Spring Sports Photos 7 NHS Induction Ceremony - Auditorium - 7:00 p.m. 12 & 13 Spring Play - Auditorium - 7:00 p.m. 13 ACT Testing - 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Various Locations 14 Spring Play - Auditorium - 3:00 p.m. 17 Wall of Excellence Breakfast - Auditorium - 7:00 a.m. 19 No School 27 Prom - Grand March @ West - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dance - Jefferson Street Inn - 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. 30 Jostens - Commons - 10:40 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

MAY 1 Art Show - Commons - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 6 Band/Orchestra Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 p.m. 8 Senior Awards - Auditorium - 6:30 p.m. 17 Pop Concert - Auditorium - 8:00 p.m. 18 Pop Concert - Auditorium - 4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. 20-21 Pop Concert - Auditorium - 8:00 p.m. 27 No School - Memorial Day 29 West Graduation - Fieldhouse - 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 5 Final Exams 6 Final Exams 7 Final Exams/Students’ Last Day 8 ACT Testing - Various Locations - 7:30a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 10 Teachers’ Last Day

View the 2018-2019, 2019-2020 & 2020-2021 Wausau School District calendars

SUMMER LEARNING 2019 Summer Learning will begin on June 11, with the first session ending on June 27.

The second session will begin on July 1 through July 18. No school on July 4.

Class times for Summer School are from: 7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday

You can contact them at: wsdsummerlearning@wausauschools.org or call at 715-261-0500 Registration forms will be available in the Main Office and Counseling Office in April.

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VAPING

Vaping is a trend that has become more and more prevalent among high school students across the country. Vaping is the act of inhaling nicotine-laced vapor from a vaping device. Vaping is often marketed as an alternative to cigarettes, however, the sweet flavor of the dif-ferent vape juices makes them attractive to nonsmokers as well, especially teenagers. The fla-vored vapors give off a very sweet smell based on the flavor. Those that are popular tend to be fruity and/or mimic a type of candy-if you’ve noticed your bathroom smelling extra sweet lately, your child might be vaping. There are many different types of vaping devices, here are some of the more common devices we have seen:

Juuls

Juuls are probably the most common vaping device we have seen. Juuls look very simi-lar to a USB/Flash drive, in fact, they are charged via USB ports found on computers and cell phone chargers. Because of the small and sleek design, Juuls are very easy to con-ceal.

The nicotine in a Juul comes from Juul pods that are inserted at one end of the device, the pod is what contains the nicotine juice that is vaporized and eventually inhaled.

A Juul costs around $35, a pack of 4 Juul pods costs an extra $15.

One Juul pod has the same amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes.

Vape Mods

Vape mods are much larger and more expensive than Juuls. We have seen devices worth $100 to $300 dollars.

Vape mods have a much longer battery life, are able to produce more vapor, and can regulate the temperature and amount of vapor to the needs of the user.

Vape mods need to be filled with vape juice. The juice often comes in small plastic bottles and has a very strong odor depend-ent on the flavor.

ASK A PRINCIPAL...

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VAPING CONT’D Vape Pens

Vape pens are similar to vape mods in that they need to filled with juice.

Vape pens are smaller and sleeker than a vape mod and do not have the customizable features of a mod.

Vaping is highly addictive, with its long-term health effects unknown. A person must be 18 to purchase and be in possession of vaping devices. Students caught with a vaping device, juice, or other paraphernalia in school can face the following consequences:

In-School or Out-of-School Suspension

Referral to Police, usually resulting in a fine.

Athletic/Activities Code Violation

Vaping is an unfortunate trend amongst today’s youth. If you think your child might be vaping and have questions, or find what you think might be vaping paraphernalia, feel free to get in contact with your child’s counselor, a principal, or resource officer at West.

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SAMPLE LETTER THAT WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL THROUGH SCHOOL MESSENGER

ON MARCH 31, 2019 TO PARENTS OF TENTH GRADERS

April, 2019 Dear Tenth-Grade Parents/Guardians, As partners in your child’s education, it is important to ensure they are prepared for each step along their educational journey. One way to determine student preparedness is through assessment, and therefore we will be administering the Wisconsin Forward Exam, which covers content knowledge in the social studies area. Students will also be taking the ACT Aspire on-line assessment which cov-ers the subject areas of science, reading, English, writing and math. These are state-mandated as-sessments which will provide information that will allow us to determine how your child is progress-ing at their current grade level, as well as along their overall path toward future college and career readiness. The Wisconsin Forward Exam consists of two fifty-minute sessions. Students will take this exam on April 3, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The ACT Aspire test will be administered throughout the majority of one school day. Students will report to homeroom and then proceed to their assigned testing rooms for the remainder of the day. Frequent breaks and lunch will be built into their testing schedule. The ACT Aspire test will be administered on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. We want to make this a positive experience for our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 715-261-0850. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Jeb Steckbauer, Principal

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SAMPLE LETTER THAT WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL THROUGH SCHOOL MESSENGER

APRIL 22, 2019 TO PARENTS OF NINTH & TENTH GRADERS

April, 2019

Dear Ninth-Grade and Tenth-Grade Parents/Guardians,

As partners in your child’s education, it is important to ensure they are prepared for each step along their educational journey. One way to determine student preparedness is through assessment, and therefore we will be administering the ACT Aspire on-line assessment which covers the subject areas of science, reading, English, writing and math. This is a state-mandated assessment which will provide information that will allow us to determine how your child is progressing at their current grade level, as well as along their overall path toward future college and career readiness.

The ACT Aspire test will be administered throughout the majority of one school day. Students will report to homeroom and then proceed to their assigned testing rooms for the remainder of the day. Frequent breaks and lunch will be built into their testing schedule. The ACT Aspire test will be administered on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

In the weeks leading up to this assessment, we will share examples of test questions with students, discuss test strategies, and allow them to experiment with the technology format of each test.

We want to make this a positive experience for our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 715-261-0850. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Jeb Steckbauer, Principal

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47TH ANNUAL WAUSAU WEST POP CONCERT MAY 17, 18, 20 & 21

In just a few weeks, the Cho-ral Music Department will present the 47th Annual Wausau West Pop Concert. Since 1972, the Pop Concert has not only signaled the end of another school year, but has entertained thousands, provided scholarship funds for deserving music students, assisted other Wausau West programs and clubs, and has become a tra-dition where the community acknowledges and supports the musical skills of our stu-dents.

Tickets for the Pop Concert will go on sale Wednesday, May 1, 2019. You will be able to purchase your Pop Concert tickets online by going to Showtix4U.com. All seats are reserved and are $13.00 each. There is a nominal fee when using your credit card on-line. For more information please call Kathy Folino at 715-261-0899. You may also stop in and purchase tickets between 8:00-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday in the Business Office. The Busi-ness Office will accept, cash, check or credit cards.

Concert dates and times:

Friday: May 17 - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: May 18 - 4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

Monday: May 20 - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday: May 21 - 8:00 p.m.

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WAUSAU WEST DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS

This spring, Wausau West Drama will present

The Boardinghouse, by Vern Haden & directed by Cindi Strobel.

Welcome to the Home Sweet Home Boardinghouse, where life is anything but normal. Miss Harriet runs a clean, cozy home with the help of the none-too-bright and perpetually terrified Tweenie and accompanied by as zany a cast of boarders as you are likely to meet. There’s Mr. Richards, the poet who practices dying to spark his inspiration. Gladys Klotz is a taxidermist who has a direct line to the spirit world and prefers her men stuffed, while Martha Willis has every imaginable illness, from leprosy to pneumonia to heart palpitations... and loves every minute of it. Poor Hortense tries her best to keep up with Ivy, a free spirited ’artist’ who enjoys painting people’s faces, whether they want to be painted or not. Finally, the suave and mysterious Dirk Shadow and his sister Veronica have just arrived on the scene to hunt for Captain Schnook’s pirate treasure buried in the basement... or is it really just something left over from dinner? Leave it to the clever and ever-vigilant Dr. Sni-fell to unravel the mystery that will have audiences laughing from beginning to end. Don’t miss this laugh-out-loud zany comedy! Friday, April 12 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14 - 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00; students/staff at West are free with ID. Tickets are available at the door or at the Business Office dur-ing school hours, or by calling 715-261-0899. Please contact Cindi Strobel at castrobel@charter.net with any questions.

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STUDENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM PROCEDURE FOR THE

2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

The Student Incentive Program is designed to offer juniors and seniors, who are in good standing, an opportunity to leave campus for a pre-arranged two-mod block per day (in addition to the forty minute open campus privi-lege). Students who will be juniors and seniors next year and feel they may qualify (see the Student Planner for specific criteria), must complete an ap-plication PRIOR TO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019, for the privilege to be

available during the first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. Application forms will be available at the Attendance Office window beginning September, 2019.

FOR THOSE THAT QUALIFY STUDENT INCENTIVE WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

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2019 AP TESTING

AP Testing will take place May 6 - 10 and May 13 - 17.

All students taking an AP exam must attend the Pre-Administration Session:

Tuesday, April 16th

7:30 a.m.

West Auditorium

Please direct any questions regarding AP Testing to Karen Hill at 715-261-0850 ext. 34179 or at

khill@wausauschools.org.

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SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTO REQUIREMENTS: Please save this letter for future reference.

APRIL-MAY 2019

Dear Juniors and Parents/Guardians of Juniors:

Wausau West Publications Lab would like to remind you that area photographers must have color senior yearbook pictures delivered to West Publications by October 31, 2019, for printing in the 2019-2020 yearbooks. This deadline for the photogra-phers requires that you make an appointment for a sitting sometime this summer. We will only be able to print those por-traits RECEIVED by October 31. Please contact one of the photographers listed below* no later than August 1 (or sooner if possible!) to allow adequate time for processing of the photo.

The photographers listed below have been contacted concerning special yearbook specifications and have agreed to submit photos meeting the requirements. The purpose of these specifications is for your benefit. Our pictures are uniform so no sen-ior will stick out like a “sore thumb” and to ensure the yearbook meets all competition requirements.

The photographers listed below will deliver the photos directly to the yearbook. You may use a photographer that is not listed. However, your photo must meet all specifications and must be submitted to Wausau West Publications Lab by October 31 (westpublications@wausauschools.org) Photos delivered after October 31 or photos that do not meet these specifications will not be printed in the yearbook and a school ID photo will be used.

PLEASE REMEMBER: NO BLACK, WHITE OR COMPLEX BACKGROUNDS, NO PROPS, NO SOFT OR FUZZY LOOKS, AND NO OUTDOOR SHOTS.

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Newton, Aurora Adviser at West (715-261-0876). Thank you for your coopera-tion.

Cathy Newton Aurora Adviser westpublications@wausauschools.org

*A photographer from Empire Photography will be at Wausau West to take a professional photograph of all seniors who do not wish to have a portrait taken during the summer. There will be no charge for this service. You will receive proofs in the mail and you may or may not purchase a package for your own use. There will be a sign up in the fall for specific times for your photo.

Empire Senior Portrait Day: TBD

If you plan to use a photographer not on the list – SEE BELOW! These specifications must be met for all yearbook photos: -head size: eyebrow to chin should measure one-half inch (1/2")

-shoulder shot, front view -print size: minimum of 1 3/8 inches wide by 2 inches tall but a larger print is requested so we have the flexibility to align faces across the page, digital photos preferred -submit in no less than 300 dpi and preferably CMYK color

-no white, black, pattern or complex backgrounds -no outdoor shots will be accepted -no props (chairs, books, trees, athletic articles, hats, etc.) -no soft or fuzzy focus

Please remember that ALL yearbook prints must be delivered to the yearbook on or before October 31, 2019.

You will receive information regarding “Senior Personal Message Ads” in the early fall.

A Mountain Studio (715-842-5946)

Behrendt Photography (715-842-9358)

Bendrick Photo & Video (715-845-1725)

Brian Taylor Photography (715-845-6559)

Dave Anderson Photography (715-551-8212)

Drewek Photography (715-355-8192)

E.V. Designs (Emily Voss) (715-212-9953)

Expressions (715-849-8300)

Gall Photography (715-845-4255)

J. Ress Photography (715-692-6000)

Ja Si Impressions (715-370-1693)

Junion Photography (715-355-1228)

Laura J Studios (715-443-6363)

Lifetouch (800-926-8274)

Lindsey Marie Photography (715-454-6336)

Lisa Yonker Photography (715-359-2710)

Maestro Photography (715-297-5252)

Main Street Photo and Studio (715-389-1075)

Phil Ziesemer Photo., Ltd (715-536-4540)

Photography by Tina (715-212-0767)

Photoz on the Run (715-355-3735)

R.E.S. Photography (715-223-4562)

Robert Michael Photograpy (715-212-9953)

Robert Payne Photography (715-842-3303)

Stacy Stubbe Photography (715-573-7060)

Studio 2 Photography (715-298-2449) The McCartney’s Photography (715-551-9185)

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WSD Continuous Nondiscrimination Notice The Wausau School District does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. Anyone who believes that the Wausau School District has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act, may file a complaint with the WSD Equity Director at the Longfellow Administration Center, 415 Seymour Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-0359, or by telephone at 715-261-0500.

Lub Wausau School District txwv tsis pub leejtwg ua saib tsis taus ib tus neeg twg txawm yog hais tias nej yog pojniam los yog txivneej, yog haiv neeg dabtsi, ntseeg dabtsi, poj koob yawm txiv yog leejtwg, nyiam pojniam los yog txivneej li cas, muaj mob nkees li cas los yog xiam oob qhab li cas. Kevcai nyob rau tebchaws no txwv tsis pub leejtwg yuav ua saib tsis taus nej yog nej tuaj nrhiav haujlwm ntawm peb txawm yog nej yog haiv neeg twg, muaj noob nyoog li cas, cev nqaij daim ntawv yog xim dabtsi, nyiam pojniam txivneej, ntseeg dabtsi, los yog muaj kev xiam oob qhab li cas. Yog leejtwg ntseeg tau hais tias lub khoog tsev kawm ntawv Wausau School District ua tsis raws li txojcai thiab/los yog cov lus teev tseg nyob rau Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 los yog Txojcai Tiv Thaiv Haiv Neeg Mekas uas Xiam Oob Qhab, nej sau tau ib tsab ntawv tsis txaus siab tuaj rau tus saib xyuas tej teebmeem zoo li no uas yog tus WSD Equity Director nyob tom Longfellow Administration Center, 415 Seymour

Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-0359, los yog hu rau nws ntawm tus xovtooj 715-261-0549.

El Distrito Escolar de Wausau no discrimina contra las personas por motivos de sexo, raza, religión, nacionalidad, ancestro, credo, embarazo, estado civil, orientación sexual, o discapacidad física, emocional, mental o de aprendizaje. La Ley Federal prohíbe cualquier tipo de discriminación en la educación y empleo por motivos de edad, raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, religión o discapacidad. Cualquier persona que crea que el Distrito Escolar de Wausau ha aplicado inadecuadamente los principios y/o reglas del Título VI, Título VII, Título IX, Sección 504 o del Acta para Americanos con Discapacidades, podrá presentar una denuncia ante el Director de Igualdad del Distrito Escolar de Wausau al Centro de Administración Longfellow, 415 Seymour Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-0359, o por teléfono al 715-261-0596.

IT’S YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ORDER A 2019 YEARBOOK

2019 yearbooks must be ordered by April 15 at 3:00 p.m.

Yearbooks WILL NOT be available for purchase after April 15.

Order your copy in the Business Office! Yearbook - $50

Add Optional Name Personalization for $3

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TWITTER Wausau West High (@WausauWest)

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From the Health Office

Now is the time to schedule your summer physical and vaccination appointments! This is extra important if your child plays sports, is planning to attend camp or needs any prescriptions, inhalers, or Epipens renewed before school starts in the fall. You can find all of our forms on the Wausau West website under Health Ser-vices or you can pick up forms in the Health Office. Completed forms can be turned in at Schedule Pick-up in August or directly to the Health Office at anytime during the year. If you have any questions or concerns about this information, please con-tact the Health Office.

Forms: Medication Administration

Asthma Action Plan Severe Allergy Action Plan

Seizure Action Plan Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen Authorization Form

Vaccination Information Nikki Parker-HA Kira McGinnity-RN Phone- 715-261-0851 Fax- 715-842-0478 Email-nparker@wausauschools.org

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. CAREER CENTER NEWS

CAMPUS VISITS: Before choosing a college, students (and parents!) are encouraged to visit campuses. Scheduling a campus visit or attending an open house is an ideal way to learn more about academic programs, residence halls, and the campus environment. Check campus websites for updates on open house events or information on how to schedule your visit. SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: West students seeking summer employment are encouraged to stop by the Ca-reer Center to check out the job board, watch for job announcements via school email, and visit jobcenterofwisconsin.com to learn more about employment opportunities. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES : Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills and help people in our com-munity (plus, meaningful volunteer experience can enhance your resume or job application!). To dis-cover ways to volunteer your time, go to www.unitedwaymc.org/volunteer.htm. ATTENTION JUNIORS! Students will have an ACT ID number printed on their February ACT score report that will be mailed home. Students will use the ACT ID number when registering online for the June ACT. If you want to register for the June ACT before the February ACT score report is received, you will need to complete all online registration questions. Students who want to sign up for the June ACT test can do so in the Career Center or by going online at www.actstudent.org. Students can receive assis-tance with the application in the Career Center. Registration deadline is May 3. AVOID FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS! Each year families let us know about invitations they re-ceive to attend meetings or set appointments for financial aid and scholarship assistance. These solicita-tions state a “guarantee of scholarships” or claim “you can’t get this information anywhere else.” Addi-tionally, you may be selected as a finalist in a contest that you never entered. These are all indicators of scams. Here are some good tips to follow: You do not need to pay money to get money! NEVER pay to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)…it’s FREE! Always go to

fafsa.gov fill out the FAFSA. Do not provide your SSN or bank account information to any organization unless you initiate the con-

tact and trust the company. If you are contacted by an organization asking you to provide this infor-mation, do not do it.

If you go to a non-school sponsored financial aid or scholarship seminar or workshop, don’t be rushed into paying for any services. Be cautious of any seminar representatives that are not willing to answer questions directly. Ask how much services cost and what the refund policy is and get it in writing.

Remember, legitimate companies NEVER guarantee or promise scholarships or grants! You can always get free help filling out the FAFSA from

school counselors, the Career Center, and financial aid offices on college campuses.

CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions related to career planning, college, or employment, please contact Carol Pond, Career Center Coordinator, at 715-261-0853 or cpond@wausauschools.org.

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A REQUEST TO FAMILIES LEAVING WEST HIGH SCHOOL

If your family will be moving out of the area over the summer and your child will not be attending Wausau West High School next fall, we ask that you notify our counseling secretary, Mrs. Patti Kraus, at 715-261-0890.

This withdrawal notification is important so we can keep track of space availability in our classes and to ensure that a smooth

transition can be made for your children into their new schools.

ACT & SAT TEST DATES

ACT Assessment & ACT Assessment Plus Writing

Registration Test Dates Deadlines June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019

SAT Registration Test Dates Deadlines May 4, 2019 April, 5, 2019 June 1, 2019 May 3, 2019

Wausau West High School’s Code is 502417. This code will be needed for both the ACT & SAT test registration.

OUTREACH PROGRAM

Wausau West has a program available to Native American students. This program offers youth struc-tured after-school activities that focus on academic assistance, tutoring and mentoring in or-der to empower them with the knowledge and skills necessary to make them healthy, productive and responsible leaders of tomorrow.

Please contact your child’s school counselor if you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity.

COUNSELING/CAREER CENTER DEPARTMENT

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2019 STATE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TOURNAMENT

The Wisconsin State Science Olympiad tournament was held at UW-Stout in Menomonie, WI on March 16, 2019. The Wausau West Warrior Science Olympiad team finished in 9th place in a field of 46 teams in this tournament. Medals were earned in 4 events including 6th place in GeoLogic Mapping, 5thplace in Herpetol-ogy, 4th place in Aerial Scramble, and 2nd place in Write It, Do It. Science Olympiad at Wausau West is coached by Mr. Paul Nelson and Ms. Kelley Derrick.

2019 Wausau West State Science Olympiad competitors: front (l-r): April Pupp (9), Sanjana Arji (12),

Lilly Blarek (11), Annika Tordsen (11), Nat Tieman (10), Jo Ann Fortenberry (9), Coach Derrick; mid-

dle row (l-r) Shaelyn Talley (12), Kaylee Wilker (11), Ellise Markevitch (9), Eric Haag (11), Ariana

Peters (12), Kara Nyhus (12), Jeanna Kedrowski (12); back row (l-r) Coach Nelson, Luke Anderson

(10), Renner Stubbe (12), Dylan Warnecke (10), Haley Hopperdietzel, (9), Sam Edmondson (10),

Derek Kedrowski (10).

Students from Wausau West also finished in the top ten in 7 other events: 7

th place in Anatomy and Physiology – Ariana Peters and Kara Nyhus

8th place in Code Busters – Annika Tordsen, Lilly Blarek and Jo Ann Fortenberry

8th place in Food Science – Sanjana Arji and Kara Nyhus

8th place in Forensics – Sanjana Arji and Shaelyn Talley

8th place in Sounds of Music – Nat Tieman and Eric Haag

9th place in Dynamic Planet – Shaelyn Talley and Ellise Markevitch

10th place in Boomilever – Annika Tordsen and Lilly Blarek

Complete results can be found at https://app.avogadro.ws/wisconsin/2019-state-c/

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West Freshmen Participate in

Civil War Lessons

Wausau West U.S. History I freshmen students will participate in a variety of activities related to the American Civil War in May. On Friday, May 17, the students will witness the firing of a Civil War-era can-non on the fields in back of Wausau West. The vol-unteers of the 8

th Regiment of Wisconsin, a competi-

tive artillery team, will bring the cannon and present information on the lives of Civil War soldiers. The vol-unteers will show all of the steps associated with fir-

ing a cannon. From this activity, students understand the power of cannons (or artillery) and rifles during the Civil War, but also the limitations of the technology. Every year, students are surprised by the BOOM of the cannon as it fires.

In addition, the freshmen participate in other Civil War activities. In class, they view authentic Civil War artifacts. They learn about the advent of photography and view 3-D or stereograph photo-graphs through special viewers. The students eat hardtack, a staple of the soldier’s diet. The hard-tack – biscuits made from flour, water, and salt – is baked by the students in the Foods classes of Family and Consumer Science.

WAUSAU WEST SPANISH CLUB

On February 19, the Wausau West Spanish Club met with John Muir students enrolled in Span-ish. Together they got to know each other by playing Spanish related games. They played Guess Who and Bingo, and then ate quesadillas! It was a great opportunity for middle school students to interact with advanced level Spanish students.

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GERMANY 2020 The German Department is planning another student exchange with our partner school, König-Karlmann-Gymnasium in 2020! Our trip in June, 2020 will include visits to Munich, King Ludwig II’s castles, Salzburgh, and a family stay in Altötting (between Munich and Salzburg). We will also be hosting students from our partner school for approximately two weeks. Find out all the details at our up-coming planning meeting in late April or early May. If you have any questions, please contact Frau Rachel Tordsen or Herr Jerry Reinardy at West.

WAUSAU WEST STUDENTS COMPETE IN LE GRAND CONCOURS: NATIONAL FRENCH TEST!

On Friday, March 9, sixteen students from Wausau West High School competed in Le Grand Con-cours. Bravo!

The National French Contest/Le Grand Concours is an annual competition sponsored by the Ameri-can Association of Teachers of French. Students of French in grades 1-12, in all fifty states and abroad take a written test and compete against students with similar educational backgrounds for prizes.

Back row: Reuben Mathias, Sophie Madej, Mia Schuler, Josh Breunig and Jared Breunig Front Row: Kian Garske, Hlintsa Lor, Jaia Xiong, Nat Tieman and Mya Xiong Not pictured: Emily Sanders, McKayla Stieve, Evie Thao, Megan Kostroski, Natalie Wulk and Kashia Yang

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Thirty students competed at the State Career Development Conference, March 7-9 in Lake Geneva. Over 1,400 students from over 100 high schools competed in the conference in numerous different business and marketing related career areas. The following students received awards for their out-standing performance: Luke Hamann, Isabella D’Burke, Austin Federici, Paige Brandenburg, Hay-den Knoll, Grace Albee, Rouhan Richardt, Rachel Hartman, Lilia Teske, Jasmine Nagel, Mallory Names, Sophie Wokatsch, Andy Tischer, Alyson Bushman, Morgan Bolz, and Emma Rauman. West DECA also won numerous chapter awards including, Gold National School Store Certification, Dia-mond Level Chapter and 4

th Highest Fundraising DECA Chapter in the state for the polar plunge for

Special Olympics.

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The following students have advanced and will be representing Wisconsin at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando FL, April 26-May 3: Luke Hamann, Emma Rauman, Isabella D’Burke, Lilia Teske, Paige Brandenburg, Austin Federici, Mallory Names, Rachel Hartman, and Morgan Bolz. Congratulations to all the students that participated at State and best of luck to the International participants! For all the latest DECA news and to see our local business partners check out http://wwdeca.wix.com/wausau-west-deca.

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2018-2019 MOCK TRIAL TEAM

Congratulations to the 2018-19 Mock Trial team for winning two rounds during the Re-gional Competition on February 9, 2019, at the Marathon County Courthouse. It was an exciting day. “We came so close to advancing onto state. We won two rounds and lost two rounds. It came down to the fourth round to determine if we would be advanc-ing on. Unfortunately, we came up short. I am very proud of this young team and look forward to the possibility of returning to state with these teams next year. They are an extremely talented group of students,” states Mrs. Dawn Jameson, Mock Trial Teacher Coach. 1st row: Alexander Christianson, Cody Bauer, Sady Plisch, Lauren Hjelsand, Zoe Tietz, Sophie Madej, Jarahnee Pra-soeuthsy, Amanda Bloch 2nd row: Tony Ruffi, Brad Dickas, Abby Trueblood, Aidin Decker, Russell Teske, Mac Ruffi, D. Jameson (Teacher Coach) 3

rd row: Kurt Zengler (Attorney Coach), Sarah Ruffi (Attorney Coach), Alec Nocco (Attorney Coach), Jen Plisch (Assistant

Attorney/Parent Coach) Missing from photo: Ricky Cveykus (Attorney Coach) and Teri Sether (Teacher Coach)

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ATHLETIC NEWS FROM THE AD’S DESK

What a winter it has been! West has so many talented people and our winter sports teams showcased these stu-dent athletes throughout the winter sports season. Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Basketball teams, Wres-tling, Alpine and Nordic Ski, Boys and Girls Hockey, Cheer and Boys and Girls Curling.

Our cheer team qualified for and competed at the state meet and came home with 5th place in the Cheer Dance Division and 3rd place in the Non-Stunt Division

The Boys Curling Team brought home the gold, winning the Wisconsin State Curling Championship

Nordic Ski Team had the State Champion, Olivia Dreger

Alpine Ski Team sent five skiers to the State Meet in La Crosse

Girls Basketball captured a regional title and finished sectional runner up coming two points short of the State Tournament

Girls Hockey was a sectional champion. Having a fantastic season come to an end in the state quarterfinals in an epic four overtime thriller

Boys Hockey captured regional and sectional championships on its way to a State Tournament appearance, bowing out in the quarterfinals at the hand (literally) of a record setting goalie

We are very proud of these athletes and their coaching staff!

Thanks for the memories!

If you are interested in summer sports programs, camps, clinics or joining a fall team, please contact the Head Coaches listed below or contact the Wausau West Athletic Director, Brian Miller, at 715-261-0874.

Cross Country – Co-Coach: Jason Myers Home: 715-432-7905 Work: 715-261-0850 Wausau West High School jmyers@wausauschools.org Cross Country – Co-Coach: Rachel Tordsen Home: 715-212-7038 Work: 715-261-0850 Wausau West & John Muir rtordsen@wausauschools.org

Football – Head Coach: Jason Foster Home: 715-891-5955 Work: 715-261-0850 Wausau West H.S. jfoster@wausauschools.org

Boys Soccer – Head Coach: Erin Randall Home: 715-212-3720 Work: 715-261-0850 erandall@wausauschools.org

Swimming – Head Coach: Mary Schultz Home: 715-312-4687 Work: 715-261-0850 Wausau West H.S. mschultz@wausauschools.org

Girls Tennis – Head Coach: Steve Wenninger Home: 715-581-0757 swenning@wausauschools.org

Volleyball – Head Coach: Cathy Newton Cell: 715-573-2958 Work: 715-261-0850 Wausau West H.S. cnewton@wausauschools.org

FALL SPORTS STARTING DATES

AUGUST 5 - FOOTBALL (EQUIPMENT HANDOUT) AUGUST 13 - GIRLS SWIM, GIRLS TENNIS, GIRLS GOLF AUGUST 19 - CROSS COUNTRY, VOLLEYBALL & BOYS SOCCER

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The following students artwork were selected from Wausau West to be displayed in the Wausau School District Art Show. Their work will be displayed at the Center for the Visual Arts,

March 15 through May 10, with the reception on April 2, at 6:00 p.m. The students will be honored for their accomplishments during the receptions.

Students pictured top row left to right: Christina Mitchell, grade 12, Marcus Lee, grade 12 and

Austin Mohr, grade 12.

Students pictured bottom row left to right: Lana Puntney, grade 10, Kelley Giebel, grade 12 and

Abby Haling, grade 12.