End of First Term has arrived. Teachers will be finalizing grades to be posted in Skyward in the coming week. I applaud all students, families, teachers and staff for their efforts in getting school going again this fall. No doubt it was full of many changes. However, as a whole everyone has been doing/trying their best during this time. Pandemic aside, we had numerous challenges moving into this school year. One example was the introduction of a Hybrid and Robust Virtual Learning platforms which was new to us all. I credit the Return to School planning teams at the District and Building levels for crafting a well thought out plan with room for improvement and enhancements.

As we entered this school year we essentially had to rewrite the whole game plan in a matter of months. Something, that prior to this, was not as thoroughly tested as one would hope. However, the perseverance of students, staff and families will only help us navigate and make this new system work. We have been taking note of the feedback we receive and sharing that with our various planning groups. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a solid educational experience. As we continue, in this new model, you will see subtle changes to help enhance but not overwhelm everyone. As we roll out these changes we will be communicating this to students and families. We all have an obligation to put in our best effort in order to make this successful. The partnership with home is more critical then ever. Please reach out sooner than later when you are running into concerns or issues so we can ensure continuous learning no matter which model we are in.

Thank you for your trust and grace as we continue to navigate this school year. I truly appreciate our partnership more than ever in this. Thank you and I wish you and your family well and a wonderful start to our Holiday Season!

All my best!

Principal Tronsen

Up to date grades are still being recorded in Skyward. Canvas grade book is currently not being used overall. Teachers may indicate in Canvas if an assignment has been collected, missing, or provide feedback. Overall grades will continue to be recorded in Skyward.

To access the most current information regarding return to school for the school district please follow the link below. Remember our plan is based on the phase Dodge County is currently in or any other mandated guidance.

The USDA recently approved Free Breakfast and Lunch for all students 18 and under through the Month of December. High School students should have their Student ID with Bar Code to get meals. If they are without an ID card they can provide their Pin Number. Students without ID's should visit the Main Office to pick-up their ID or get an ID made.

Each month staff can be awarded a Golden Beaver Medallion for going above and beyond the normal call of duty. This medallion is presented to them from another colleague. The recipient possesses the medallion for a month and then is tasked with passing it on to another staff member.

This school year the High School will continue to implement measures to protect students with severe life-threatening food allergies. Over the past several years the number of BDUSD students with severe allergic reactions to food has increased. In many cases the food does not need to be eaten by the student but simply the close proximity and smell can trigger an allergic reaction.

In order to prevent a life-threatening allergic reaction, the following measures are being implemented at the high school:

Students and staff are asked voluntarily not to bring any food item into the high school that contains nuts, peanuts, peanut butter, tree nuts (almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios), or nut products.

Any food items that contain nuts, peanuts, peanut butter, tree nuts (almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios), or nut products should be opened and eaten in the common lunch area only ---not in classrooms, hallways, etc.

Students and staff who eat nut or peanut products are reminded to wash their hands after eating /touching such items as the protein residue that causes the allergic reaction can be transferred to objects and allergic individuals can inadvertently place it into their eyes/ mouth resulting in a life-threatening allergic reaction. Use of hand sanitizer does not work for food allergies.