A December to Remember
We’re rolling into winter again this year and it promises to be a very different season in 2020. As with all things this year, COVID will impact our month leading into Christmas, both at school and at home.

We begin the month of December in hybrid mode at RAHS, how we end it may be different. Only time will tell. We greatly appreciate the support of our students and their families as we move through this pandemic, it is truly an honor to have such wonderful people to work with. And let’s thank the staff for being here every day, doing everything they can to help our students achieve academic success.

Winter activities will start their competitions this month, and while we hope for the usual success we have come to enjoy at RAHS, we are very concerned this year with keeping everyone safe and healthy. Our coaches, advisors, and everyone in the activities department have done a fantastic job getting us ready for this season. We certainly appreciate their efforts!

We will have three weeks, and a couple days, of school this month followed by our annual break for Christmas. Let’s try to focus on being as prepared as we can be every day for class, whether we’re a virtual or hybrid student. Advocate for yourself, ask questions and be engaged in your education as we end 2020.  

When we return to school in 2021 we will have a new year, filled with the promise and hope that we will overcome the virus and get back to having all of our students in our classes and hallways every day. The season, and the new year, offer us new beginnings and opportunities to become better than we were in 2020. Let’s help raise each other up and find ways to succeed together!

Let’s make it a December to remember. Take care, be safe, and stay healthy!

Rob Taylor, Principal
Upcoming Events
DECEMBER:
21 - School Board Meeting 7 p.m.
23-31 - No School - Winter Break

JANUARY:
1 - No School - Happy New Year
4 - School Resumes
18 - School Board Meeting 7 p.m.
22 - End of 1st Semester
25 - Start of 2nd Semester

FEBRUARY:
5 - No School
15 - School Board Meeting 7 p.m
NHS Toy Drive
The National Honor Society Toy Drive will begin December 7th and run until the 18th. We will be collecting new and gently used toys and books for distribution to local families. Items can be dropped off at the high school. For more information contact NHS advisor, Michael Andresen 768-8928 Ext. 1129.
Supporting Mental Wellness Among Our Students
The School District of Reedsburg strives to support the emotional wellbeing of our students by offering a continuum of services in partnership with local community-based agencies. We encourage you to navigate the resources on this web page and reach out to a Mental Health team member if you have questions or concerns.

A recently published article about Mental Health.
Daily Home Screening
We are excited to see all of our students back at school, but with these unusual times, we want to remind you of the following important guidelines when it comes to your child's health. Please be sure to check your child every day to make sure that they are healthy enough to come to school by checking the Daily Home Screening Guidelines.

  • No one should come to school if they are sick.
  • No one should come to school if someone in their household has tested positive for COVID-19.
  • No one should come to school if they have been tested, but do not yet know the results.
  • No one should come to school if they have been identified as a close contact to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

You can find more health information here.

Thank you for your cooperation with these guidelines as it is important for the safety and health of all of our students and staff members.

Video - Daily Health Screening Reminder - https://youtu.be/cM-AjF-zn0w
These Students Shine!
Students are nominated by teachers monthly. Each student nominated receives recognition in the local papers.
Reminder...
The School District of Reedsburg will hold virtual learning on days that would otherwise be lost to school closure (ie. inclement weather), which should eliminate the need to make up lost instructional hours later in the school year.

COVID-19 has accelerated the district into fully accommodating virtual learning at all grade levels.
COVID-19 Building Low-Risk notifications.
Informational links and Sauk County COVID-19 testing.
What it means when your child is a Close Contact.
Monthly
Tips
  • Semester 1: At this point, a dropped semester 1 course will display on the transcript as a "W" or "WF" if the student is failing the course upon withdrawal.
  • Semester 2 schedule change requests must be submitted to a school counselor by December 22. For a request to be considered, a student must contact a School Counselor prior to the deadline. After school resumes in January, changes will only be made for students with Semester 2 scheduling errors or if credit remediation is required.
  • Students with IEPs must speak to their Case Managers and obtain written approval before School Counseling Staff will consider any schedule change requests.
  • Seniors requests for off-campus will be considered later (announcements will be made at school).
  • Please contact a school counselor if you have questions about your child’s class schedule.

Class of 2023 Sophomore ACP Meetings: Sophomore students and their parents/guardians are invited to schedule an individual Academic Career Planning conference with a School Counselor before Winter Break. Please see our website for more information and call (608) 768-8928 ext. 1158 to schedule this meeting.

College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Late Exam Registration: Late test registrations will be accepted by the RAHS Counseling Office through March 5, 2021. In addition to the $95 per-test registration fee, there is an additional $40 per-test late fee. A late registration form is available here, in the RAHS Counseling Office, or linked on our website.
  • Students with disabilities must submit requests for testing accommodations to the College Board by January 15, 2021.

Class of 2021 Seniors: Hopefully you have submitted your college applications or are close to finishing this step. Now is a great time to work on FAFSA and scholarship applications. Information about the RAHS Local Scholarship Program and Senior Honors Night will be shared with you after winter break. Visit our website to learn more and check your school email account regularly for updates.

Junior State ACT Testing Updates: Pending an update from the State, all juniors will be taking the ACT beginning on March 9, 2021. Please contact Ms. Johnson with any questions at ext. 1161.

The RAHS Counseling Office will be closed during Winter Break. Record requests and Parchment transcript orders will not be processed until after classes resume in January.

Contact Us: Please contact RAHS Counseling Staff with questions or concerns by calling (608) 768-8928 Ext. 1158. To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with a school counselor, please contact the school counseling secretary or a school counselor directly.
Become a Substitute Paraprofessional or Teacher and
IMPACT the lives of children in your community!
Watch Katie Mathews, Elementary Associate Principal, explain the role of Substitute Paraprofessional.
#DYK - A three-year short-term substitute teacher license may be issued to an applicant who holds an associate degree or higher and who has completed an approved substitute training program. 
For complete details and to apply visit WECAN.
We all know technology is great - when it works! If you are having trouble getting your child into Google Meets or are having other issues, check out this page for some tips and tricks, or give our friendly technology staff a call if you can't get your child logged in.
WINTER BREAK
DEC. 23 - JAN. 3
SCHOOL RESUMES JAN. 4, 2021
RAHS Reminders
  • Purchase parking passes for $20 in the main office.
  • Winter Break starts December 23. School will resume on January 4, 2021.
  • Yearbooks can still be ordered online. Price increased to $55 on October 30.
  • To stay informed, check out our News and Announcements page on the website.
Food Service
The USDA and DPI announced that schools may continue to serve meals through the Summer Food Service Program through June 30, 2021.

What this means is that ALL School District of Reedsburg students are allowed to eat both breakfast and lunch free of charge whether they attend in-person or virtual.

To order meals for virtual school days, families will need to continue to fill out the online meal pre-order form every week for each child.
Reedsburg Area High School – School District of Reedsburg
1100 South Albert Avenue | Reedsburg, WI 53959
 (608) 768-8928 | Contact Us

District Mission Statement
Our mission is to prepare our students for the future, instill a sense of respect and a passion for learning.