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UPCOMING EVENTS
For a complete calendar listing, please visit us here:
Picture Day
Date: Sept. 12
Steak Feed
Date: Sept. 20
Homecoming Game
Date: Sept. 22
Homecoming Dance
Date: Sept. 23
Fall Choir Concert
Date: Oct 16
Senior Picture Due
Date: Nov 1
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Letter from the Principal
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Dear Parents and Guardians:
As the principal at Baraboo High School, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2017-'18 school year and introduce you to some of our main priorities, upcoming events, and other improvements at our school. It is an honor to serve as principal at BHS and be able to work so closely with our students and a dedicated staff as we continually strive to provide the best possible educational program for our students.
We welcome a talented group of new teachers and staff this school year to Baraboo High School and look forward to the many ways that they will contribute to our positive school culture and provide educational opportunities for our students:
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Angela Brozak--Special Education
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Brett Merley--Science
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Sarah Znidarsich--Art
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Terra Disterhaft--FCS
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Mark Hamdan-Krause--Computer Science/Business Education
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Tim Dreger--Physical Education
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Rachel Jensen--SEA
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Andrea Greubel--SEA
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Kelly Gallagher--SEA
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Regina Bianco--SEA
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Shawn Fuller--SEA
One of our continuing priorities is a schoolwide emphasis on "on-time behavior." Last year, we adopted some new structures and procedures that have been successful for other high schools in order to improve consistency and enforcement of on-time behavior throughout the building. For more information about this and other procedures and important reminders, please read below:
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On-Time Behavior/Tardy Policy
--We have generous 10-minute passing times (M-T-R-F) and 5- minute passing times on Wednesdays due to our Early Dismissal. Students are expected to be in class and prepared to work when the bell rings for each class period. Tardiness disrupts both the orderly progress of the class and the daily progress of the student. During passing times, students have a one-minute warning bell. After the final bell rings, the teachers have been closing their doors to begin the class period. Students who are not in their class when the bell rings are considered tardy. Designated school staff have been monitoring the hallways at the start of all class periods and directing students who are tardy to a central location in the building where the students sign in and then are keyed into their classroom by a school official. When a student reaches 4 tardies for each nine-week period, progressive consequences are assigned beginning with a detention.
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Attendance--
Please click
here
to refer to updated Attendance and Truancy procedures. This same communication was sent home via Infinite Campus at the beginning of the school year.
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Cell Phones
-- With each student having a chromebook, there is no educational reason for students to need their cell phones in the classroom anymore. Students are encouraged to leave cell phones in their lockers or to keep them off and put away while in the classroom. Students are permitted to use cell phones during passing times and at lunch. Please help reinforce this at home. Students continue to have 10 minute passing periods, and 30 minutes of lunch when they are free to use their cell phones. As parents we know it's very important for you to to able to reach your students. Please know you may always call the main office at (608)355-3940, and we will contact your student or get a message to him or her within minutes.
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Our
Homecoming
celebration is fast approaching on Friday, September 22nd. Events take place throughout the week to build school spirit and to encourage students to be involved in positive ways. Our Homecoming assembly will start at 11:45 a.m. on September 22nd. Students will be dismissed following the assembly at 1:00 p.m. Hot lunch will be available in the cafeteria following the assembly. The Homecoming Parade leaves the high school at 3:30 p.m. You will find more information about Homecoming events inside this newsletter.
It is our sincere desire at BHS to focus on best educational practices, expand our offerings, and provide opportunities for our students to acquire the skills to become productive and successful citizens in a vastly changing society. You'll find a separate letter from me in this Fall Newsletter about the Phase II: Revitalization of Baraboo High School project. I am looking forward to a great school year and want you to know that I appreciate and welcome your ideas, concerns, and questions. I can be reached by calling the school at (608) 355-3940 or my email is gbildsten@barabooschools.net. Thank you.
Glenn Bildsten
Baraboo High School Principal
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Attendance
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If a student will be absent for the day, arriving late or leaving early.
Parent/guardians are to contact the Attendance Office at
608-355-3902 or
daschweda@barabooschools.net
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Attendance Office will need following information:
1. Student's full name
2. Reason for absence
3. Dates of the absence including time/class period(s) if less than a full day
4. Parent/Guardian's name and contact phone number
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| New City Ordinances RE: Truancy and Habitual Truancy |
The School District of Baraboo is working in collaboration with City of Baraboo officials for how unexcused absences are handled across the district.
If a student is absent from school, it is the parent's responsibility to notify the school of their student's absence. Without an acceptable excuse, the absence will be recorded as unexcused. A student who has three unexcused absences will be referred to the Baraboo Police Department for truancy.
The City of Baraboo has adopted new city ordinances for both truancy and habitual truancy.
Our goal is that students attend school on a regular basis. Please help us by notifying your student's school of any absences.
Please visit our Facebook page (CLICK HERE) to view Chief Schauf and City Attorney Emily Truman discuss changes to the city's Truancy Policy with the Baraboo Board of Education on Aug. 28.
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BHS Homecoming Steak Feed
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Baraboo High School Athletics Department will hold a BHS Homecoming Steak Feed on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Fresh Express Market, 935 8th Street, Baraboo, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Meals for adults will be $9 and include a steak or chicken sandwich, coleslaw, beans and a drink. There will also be a $5 hot dog kids meal available.
All proceeds will benefit the Baraboo High School Athletic Department.
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Yearbook
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Capture the memories of this school year by purchasing a Baraboo High School Yearbook today! Visit the Walsworth website at
yearbookforever.com
and search for Baraboo. Next, choose your yearbook preferences and optional add ons.
Yearbooks are only $45 until October 13th
, which is the lowest price of the year. Paper order forms are also available
at the student information station.
Senior who would like their senior picture in the yearbook please have pictures to Mrs. Znidarsich by November 1st. Please pass along to your photographer the following image requirements:
Size 2.25" x 3" and 300dpi
Please contact Sarah Znidarsich at sznidarsich@barabooschools.net with any questions about ordering.
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Revitalization Update
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Dear Parents and Guardians of BHS Students,
It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to the 2017-'18 school year! The purpose of this letter is to update you on all of the construction that has been taking place at Baraboo High School this summer as part of the Phase II: Revitalization of Baraboo High School project and to inform you about some important logistics related to the construction as the start of the school year unfolds.The scheduled completion of the entire Phase II: Revitalize Baraboo High School project will be August of 2018. We appreciate all the support of the Baraboo community as we strive to create the best learning environment possible at Baraboo High School. We also thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as some parts of our school have been and will continue to be under construction during the school year, and some areas will be closed off entirely.
To anyone that passes by, it is obvious that Baraboo High School has been under significant construction. The student services offices have been completely remodeled along with the boys and girls locker rooms. Work has also started on the new sprinkler system and there has been significant demolition and structural work for the new additions. During the 2017-'18 school year, construction will focus on the technology education, art, and fitness classrooms as well as the commons, IMC, and English classrooms.
Currently and throughout the rest of the revitalization project, the first row of parking in front of the school is entirely closed off except for handicapped parking. When you visit the high school this year, please park in the second row of the parking lot which has clearly marked spots designated for Visitor Parking.
The entrance into the high school has been relocated slightly to the east by the student services offices.
There are signs that identify the Temporary Main Entrance. Furthermore, we are asking that drop off and pick up at the beginning and end of the school day this school year occur on 9th Avenue just south of the main parking lot or on Berkley Boulevard. (Click
Here
to See Picture). 9th Avenue and Berkley Boulevard are designated by the City of Baraboo as a "Loading Zone" and "No Parking on School Days, 7:30-3:30." This will create safer traffic patterns and keep vehicles from entering the parking lot and causing congestion. We are working closely with the City of Baraboo Police Department to ensure safety around the school and, as always, we ask all drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution in all school zones.
Please contact me at anytime with your questions, concerns, and/or suggestions about our revitalization project and/or other safety concerns. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Glenn Bildsten
Baraboo High school Principal
(608)355-3940 (extension 2010)
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Prom
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Traditionally prom has been held the first Saturday in May at Baraboo High School.
Going forward, prom will be held the last Saturday in April. That makes the date for the 2018 prom April 28th. Please save the date!
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Empowering Baraboo: Preventing Sexual Violence at BHS
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As you've been reading these Hope House messages in the Thunderbird Thursday newsletters this summer, some of you may have been asking yourselves why these messages were included in the newsletter in the first place. That's a great question, and I'm here to give you an answer!
Some of you have probably heard about the Empower Baraboo project, also known as Hope House's Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) grant. Hope House applied for and received this grant with the goal of focusing prevention efforts at Baraboo High School, because we know that prevention efforts are more successful when they can zoom in on one community from many different angles.
Here's some more information about the RPE grant and Empower Baraboo project:
Who:
Hope House's full-time Prevention Project Coordinator Nola Pastor works in partnership with Baraboo School District, Baraboo High School, and the Baraboo community to coordinate implementation of the grant. She facilitates the Empower Baraboo Advisory Committee, a group made up of BHS students, staff, and interested community members who help guide prevention efforts at the high school.
What:
The primary goal of this grant is to prevent sexual violence - including harassment, assault, and rape - before it ever begins.
When:
The RPE grant went into implementation in February 2016 and will continue through January 2019, but Hope House anticipates being able to continue aspects of this project beyond that date.
How:
We know that sexual violence happens not only because of harmful decisions made by individuals, but also because of cultural norms that facilitate high rates of violence. Specifically, this project aims to change social norms around:
- Gender-based & homophobic harassment
- A culture that tolerates & glorifies violence
- Hypersexualization of young people
- Sexual entitlement & misperceptions of consent
What does this look like in practice? A lot of different things, including:
- Presentations in BHS classes and extracurriculars on everything from healthy relationships to media literacy
- Support and training for BHS teachers and administrators around best policies and practices for safe and inclusive schools
- Film screenings of documentaries related to these topics that are open to the community
- Trainings for Baraboo adults on helping to prevent child sexual abuse
- Regular Advisory Committee meetings that include time for education, conversation, and action-planning
A few highlights from last school year:
In February, BHS Head Football Coach Steve Turkington and one of the BHS football players recorded a PSA for Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month that was aired on local radio station WRPQ. In April, students involved in the Advisory Committee volunteered to hand out consent-themed wristbands to all of the junior and senior homerooms and staff a Sexual Assault Awareness Month booth at the Baraboo Relays; they also promoted a message of consent at prom.
What student members say they appreciate about the Advisory Committee:
- "I love that this group was formed, because I believe we have helped others"
- "I appreciate what the ten minute talks at the beginning of each meeting teach. They show me things that should be stopped in everyday life, and what to do when something controversial happens that is offensive."
- positivity, becoming educated, and doing outreach
- including conversation about self-care while working for change
The first student Advisory Committee meeting will be held during Enrichment on Monday, September 18th. If you are a school staff person or community member who would like to be involved in the Advisory Committee, please contact Nola to stay posted on evening meeting times: 608-356-9123 or preventcoord@hopehousescw.org.
Thanks for reading! If you have any questions or want to get involved in any aspect of this work - or if you have feedback on how we can do it better - please don't hesitate to reach out to Nola.
Have a great start to the school year!
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Hockey Apparel
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Calling all hockey fans!
Below is a link to the Boys Hockey Team store.
The store opens today 9/3 & closes on 9/18
All orders will be shipped to Baraboo High School and you will be notified when the orders are available for you to pick up.
You will notice that some of the UA shirts will be decorated with a TPW text logo on the left sleeve (this logo will be vegas gold on the garments, not navy as the logo appears in the preview). TPW stands for Tough People Win and is a mindset that student athletes competing in hockey, football, baseball & basketball are challenged to accept and demonstrate. TPW is an attitude that we want to also share with our fans!
If you have any questions you can email Coach Waldvogel at awaldvogel@barabooschools.net. Thank you for supporting Boys Hockey and see you at the rink!
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Student Services Information
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FRESHMAN
WELCOME to BHS!! Your main job this year is to start off your high school career in top form! Strive for the best grades you've ever earned, meet new people, experience different extracurricular activities, get involved and find your niche! Find a positive peer group who value the same things that you do. Make the most of it! Stay in touch with your Link Crew Leader!
This is the foundation of your high school!
Enjoy your year!
Juniors
It's a big year! Start narrowing down your interests and looking into schools, jobs and programs that will meet your needs after you graduate. Take campus tours and college visits with your family to help make your decisions. If necessary be prepared to take the ACT college entrance exam in October, December, February, April or June at UW Baraboo as well as here at BHS.
ACT PREP CLASS
Attention: High School Students!! Nail the ACT!
Your ACT score is too important for you to walk into the test unprepared! Learn strategies for test taking; solving math problems in algebra, geometry and trigonometry; proper use of English; and analysis and interpretation of scientific research summaries.
Master basic concepts, strategies and reasoning skills and then practice the skills under "real" test conditions. All areas covered will include both content and test taking strategies. You will learn from top-notch instructors in Math, Science, English and ACT preparation.
Enrollment is limited!
Location: Aural Umhoefer Classroom Building
Fee: $59 (includes practice materials)
CAMPUS VISIT DAYS
One of the best ways for a prospective student and his/her parents to determine if a college is a good choice is to visit the campus. Typically, students should start looking at colleges during their junior year, and visiting campuses of interest. In addition to providing the opportunity to meet with admission personnel, campus visits allow a student to see the campus via a guided tour. Students who want to meet with faculty, coaches or other university staff may also have appointments prearranged. Scheduling early is key when arranging a campus visit or making plans to attend a preview day. Students should schedule with the campus at least one to two weeks in advance of the date they wish to visit.
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITING BHS
Another great way to receive information from a specific school is to meet with a representative from the school! Reps visit BHS frequently! Please listen for announcements on visiting colleges or stop in to check the schedule for upcoming visits!
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The Music Department is up and running with a very busy schedule for the Fall season. Students have been practicing out on the field and dancing has already begun for the big half time show for Homecoming. The 2017 Homecoming Half Time Show will feature music from "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Homecoming is on Friday, September 22. Come out and support our team and our musicians for a great night of football and music!
Upcoming Events:
Friday, September 15 - Freshmen Tailgate and Varsity Football - Thunderbird Marching Band
Sunday, September 17 - Wo Zha Wa Parade - Thunderbird Marching Band
Friday, September 22 - Homecoming - Thunderbird Marching Band and Choirs
Friday, October 6 - Varsity Football - Thunderbird Marching Band
Monday, October 9 - Badger Honors Choir - Select Choir Members
Friday, October 13 - Varsity Football - Thunderbird Marching Band Senior Night
Monday, October 16 - Fall Concert @ Al. Ringling 7:00 - Symphony Band, Treble and Chamber Choirs
Friday, November 17 - Sauk County Area Honors Band Rehearsal - Select Band Members
Saturday, November 18 - Holiday Light Parade - Thunderbird Marching Band
Sunday, November 19 - Sauk County Area Honors Band Concert - Select Students
Sunday, December 10S- Holiday Concerts @ Al. Ringling - All Band and Choirs
Thank you for supporting the Music Department of Baraboo. Our next Baraboo Music Support Group Meeting is Monday, September 18 at 6:30 in the HS Choir Room. All are welcome to attend.
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Becca's Closet
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Becca's Closet will now be located at Recycled Sally's on the square in Baraboo. This generous help will open up a lot more hours for girls to browse our selection. Just stop down when Recycled Sally's is open and ask to see the Becca's Closet rack of free dresses. Also, donations of homecoming and prom dresses that are 5 years old or less may be dropped off directly to the store. Thank you to the staff at Recycled Sally's for volunteering to improve Becca's Closet!
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FFA
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Although school was out for the summer, the Baraboo FFA was busy with activities all summer long! The Baraboo FFA chapter started the summer out with Wisconsin State Convention in Madison where the members were recognized for their leadership accomplishments from the year. Brook Woodbury and Kristen Felton from the chapter received their State Degrees, which is the highest degree in the state for FFA. The chapter also volunteered to work at Badger Steam and Gas and sold tickets for the weekend, parked cars for the Annual Steve Luther Tractor Pull and the Sauk County Dairy Breakfast. Any high school student or 8th grader interested is still welcome to join FFA, applications can be found in the Agriculture room E132. The first meeting is NEXT Tuesday September 12th at 5:30pm!!
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Members who attended The
Wisconsin State Convention in June
Pictured (Front Row L to R) - Brianna Stapleton, Maddie Bonham, Kristen Felton, Lili Nachtigal
(Back Row L to R) - Zach Terry, Brook Woodbury, Daniel Stebler
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Athletics
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UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS
Sept. 19 - Culver's Share Night JYMS Athletics - 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Sept. 20 - Steak Feed - Fresh Express Market (Formerly Viking Express Market) - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sept. 30 - Drive 4 UR School Fundraiser @ BHS - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Winter Sport Parents Meeting
The Winter Sport Parents Meeting will be held on Monday, October 30, 2017 in the BHS Gym. The general session will begin at 6:00 p.m. Sport meetings will follow at 6:30 p.m. Parents who attended the Fall Sports Parents Meeting do not need to attend the general session. Students do not need to attend these meetings. If you need help registering your child or paying fees you should 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. If your son or daughter was out for a fall sport you
do not
need to register online again. Just sign up with the coach or Mrs. Teasdale. If your child was not out for a fall sport, you will need to register your child in the
Parent Portal
, under the
HS Winter Sports Registration Link
. Fees can be paid online or with a check or cash in the high school office. If you are not sure if your son/daughter will need a physical, please contact Renee Teasdale at 355-3940, Ext. 2022.
WIAA Physicals
WIAA physicals are based on the date of April 1. Any physical dated
prior to
April 1, 2016 is no longer valid. Physicals dated after April 1, 2016 are valid for the 2017-18 school year. Physicals dated after April 1, 2017 will be good for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years. Physicals are good for
TWO SCHOOL YEARS
, not two years from the date of the physical.
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Hurricane Harvey Supply Drive
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The Baraboo School District is collecting school supplies and new/gently used children's books to donate to the Clear Creek Independent School District in Southeastern Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
Collection will begin on Monday, Sept. 11 and go through Wednesday, Sept. 27th. There will be a box for donations located at each of our seven schools, as well as at the District Office located at 423 Linn Street, Baraboo.
We are #Barabooproud to help another district in need!
For a printable version of this flyer, please
click here.
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