Check out our new weekly segment "Teacher Tuesdays" in today's daily announcement video!

Pharmacists work hard every day dispensing prescriptions while also advising patients and health care providers on the selection, dosages, interactions and the side effects of prescriptions.

Next time you are in the drive-thru or store, give the pharmacist a shout-out for the important work they do to help us with our health, well-being, and recovery!

As we have been recognizing, January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Month. Trafficking involves transporting someone into a situation of exploitation. This can include forced labor, marriage, prostitution, and organ removal. This kind of exploitation is known by a few different names -- “human trafficking,” “trafficking of persons,” and “modern slavery” are the ones accepted by the US Department of State. Advocates report a growing trend of traffickers using online social media platforms to recruit and advertise targets of human trafficking.

While not an exhaustive list, according to the US Department of State, there are some key red flags that could alert you to a potential trafficking situation that should be reported:

Assuming you have the opportunity to speak with a potential victim privately and without jeopardizing the victim’s safety because the trafficker is watching, here are some sample questions to ask to follow up on the red flags you became alert to:

If you believe you have identified someone still in the trafficking situation, alert law enforcement immediately by contacting 911 and you can following up with a call to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, a national 24-hour, toll-free, multilingual anti-trafficking hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Please be aware, it may be unsafe to attempt to rescue a trafficking victim. You have no way of knowing how the trafficker may react and retaliate against the victim and you. Contacting the authorities is the best way to help.

We've decided to begin a new weekly segment today! Each week, we will give a shoutout to a staff member, and ask them to share a bit about themselves...

This week we welcome Mr. (Coach) Todd Hansen!

Role: Mr. Hansen works in the SWD department with our students with special needs.

My favorite thing(s) to do outside of school: Golf and reading. Favorite book of all time - Unbroken.

Friendly advice: Take nothing for granted, and always work hard!

The Wisconsin State Senate is proud to offer a unique educational experience to high school juniors and seniors. The Senate Scholar Program is an elite program designed to challenge Wisconsin’s best students. One student from each of the 33 Senate Districts will be chosen to attend this year’s program, which will be held virtually.

The Senate Scholar Program has created an advanced government curriculum that will include virtual classroom instruction and roundtable discussion sections. Experts teach Scholars about constituent relations, research and development of legislation, and bill drafting. Scholars engage in roundtable discussions with legislative support agency directors and staff, media, and lobbyists throughout the week resulting in further insight into all facets of the legislative process. Scholars will witness the Senate debate on legislation and will also draft their own bills and amendments.

Applications must be received no later than February 8, 2021. Applicants will then be notified of their acceptance on or before February 19, 2021. A digital copy of the application and more information can be found at: www.senatescholar.com. Please contact your State Senator, or call (608) 261-0533 and speak to Dr. Tammy Wehrle, Legislative Education and Outreach Officer, or email senatescholar@legis.wi.gov if you have any further questions.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the Medical College of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) Research Partners are providing Wisconsin youth an opportunity to share thoughts, concerns, and insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students. WIPPS Research Partners will conduct a series of twenty (20) Zoom small group discussions with Wisconsin middle and high school students between January 26 and February 12, 2021. Students will be provided with a $10 gift card.

WIPPS will gather information about how students are coping during COVID-19; identify challenges, as well as examples of success and resilience; and obtain feedback about students’ learning experiences. This project will help DHS, school leaders, and community organizations improve and implement services, programs, and supports for Wisconsin youth.

For more information or to register for a focus group, please visit https://wipps.org/research-partners/

Questions? Contact Sharon Belton, Project Director, at sbelton@uwsa.edu or 715-302-8483

FINAL REMINDER - Did you submit an NHS application this year? Stay tuned... you will be hearing by January 15th as to the status of your acceptance into NHS. The induction ceremony will take place on January 26th at 6:30 pm in a virtual format. You must be in attendance to be recognized as a member of NHS. Please contact Mrs. Michelle Weber with any questions or concerns.

FINAL REMINDER - Attention KMHS students, take advantage of a winter ACT Prep course through Wisconsin Test Prep. The 7-week class will start next week. There are two sessions: a virtual session being held on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. to start on January 13 and a face to face at Mukwonago High School on Saturdays from 10-noon, starting on January 16. This is great preparation for juniors who will be taking the ACT on March 9. Interested students can register at www.wisconsintestprep.com. Go to this LINK for additional test prep opportunities.

BIG NEWS!!! The Varsity girls basketball team improved to 8-0 in conference with a 67-48 victory over Oconomowoc Friday. Grace G. (17 points), Braelyn T. (13) and Lily R. (11) all scored in double figures to lead the way.

CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK TONIGHT as you take on Arrowhead!

Our Nothin' But Net Tournament is January 16. We need help for both sessions - sign up here:

Our "B' The Best Tournament is January 17. Help is needed for all sessions - sign up here.

Volunteer slots for both tournaments are 1.5 hours or 2 hours and run from 7:15 am - 8:00 pm.

G JV/V Basketball @ Arrowhead 5:15 pm / 7:00 pm

JV/V Gymnastics @ Watertown 6:00 pm

B JV/V Swim vs Germantown @ Waukesha North 6:00 pm

JV Bowling vs Mukwonago @ Jay’s Lanes 3:45 pm

Students - please make sure you are bringing your own masks to school, and wearing them properly! We have extra masks at each entrance for emergencies or replacement needs. They are not designed to be available for daily use.

Students - please remember to wear your student ID every day, and at all times while you are in school. It is very important that you use those IDs (examples: lunchroom, signing in and out, etc.) so we reduce any unnecessary contact.