DSD e-NEWS


NEWS & EVENTS FROM DODGEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

OCTOBER, 2023

Dear Dodger Families,


I would like to take this opportunity to officially congratulate Mr. Bohnsack on being named the incoming District Administrator. He will begin his new position starting July 1, 2024. During the past four years, I have worked closely with Ryan in many areas of school administration. I have a high degree of confidence that he will excel in this position. Ryan has the right demeanor, knowledge and work ethic needed to ensure students will receive a high degree of education-related services. His understanding and connection to the community make him an excellent choice to lead the district in the coming years. In the near future, he and I will be working with the school board to develop a process for hiring his replacement at the high school. More information will be shared as the process unfolds. I look forward to working with Mr. Bohnsack in the weeks and months ahead to ensure the smoothest transition possible.


Sincerely,

Paul Weber

QUICK LINKS

Upcoming Events
October Lunch Menu
School Board

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mark Your Calendars


Events Happening in October:


  • October 2 - October 7 - Homecoming Week (more information below)
  • October 2 - DMS School Pictures
  • October 4 - Raising Readers
  • October 4 - Committee of the Whole Meeting at 5:15pm in DHS D-4
  • October 5 - Homecoming Parade at 6:00pm
  • October 7 - Homecoming Dance from 7:00-11:00pm, Grand March at 8:15pm
  • October 9 - NO SCHOOL (Staff PD Day)
  • October 16 - Little Dodger Playdates
  • October 17 - Flu Shot Clinic (more information below)
  • October 18 - Raising Readers
  • October 23 - Little Dodger Playdates
  • October 23 - Annual School Board Meeting at 6:00pm
  • October 23 - Regular School Board Meeting at 6:30pm
  • October 24 - DHS Picture Retakes
  • October 25 - DES Picture Retakes
  • October 30 - Little Dodger Playdates


Stay up-to-date with all district happenings by visiting our Activities Calendar or checking out our District's Facebook Page where we post the week's upcoming events every Sunday and daily events every morning.

Reminder:


There will be no school for students on Monday, October 9!

Our staff members will be participating in a full day of Professional Development activities.


Please mark your calendar for all of the Professional Development days this school year: November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12, March 11, April 8, and May 13.

DODGEVILLE HOMECOMING

DRESS UP DAYS:

  • DES: Beach Day 
  • DMS: Dress For Success Day
  • DHS: Vacay All Day


SPECIAL EVENTS:

  • DMS Picture Day
  • DHS Float Building from 4:00-8:00pm
  • Home JV Football Game at 5:30pm

DRESS UP DAYS:

  • DES: Twin Day
  • DMS: Group Dress Up Day
  • DHS: Twin Day


SPECIAL EVENTS:

  • DHS Float Building from 4:00-8:00pm
  • Home Varsity Soccer Game at 5:00pm
  • Home Volleyball Game JV at 5:30pm & Varsity at 7:00pm

DRESS UP DAYS:

  • DES: Pajama Day
  • DMS: Little White Lies (Wear white shirt & attach a lie)
  • DHS: Beach Bums/Pajama Day


SPECIAL EVENTS:

  • DHS Float Building from 4:00-8:00pm

DRESS UP DAYS:

  • DES: Favorite Team or Sports Day
  • DMS: Mismatched Day
  • DHS: Class Color Shirt


SPECIAL EVENTS:

  • Parade Line-Up at 5:30pm
  • Homecoming Parade at 6:00pm
  • DHS Homecoming Activities from 7:00-9:00pm in DHS Lower Gym

DRESS UP DAYS:

  • DES, DMS, DHS: Dodger Day


SPECIAL EVENTS:

  • All School Pep Rally at 2:00pm
  • Homecoming Football Game vs. Lancaster at 7:00pm
  • DHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction at Dodger Bowl following football game

SPECIAL EVENTS:

  • Homecoming Dance from 7:00-11:00pm in DHS Upper Gym
  • Grand March at 8:15pm

THE LATEST AT DSD

Congratulations to our 2023 DHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees!



  • Aaron Ayers, Class of 2004
  • Allie (Tank) Klein, Class of 2007
  • Ann (Tank) Alleman, Class of 2008
  • Ryan Reilly, Class of 1993
  • 1977 Golf Team, Coach Rick Hugill, Assistant Coach Larry Berg, Paul Rogers, Jeff Martell, Brian Bowers, John Dalton, Dave Cayler, Rich Covert, Jim Jewell, Tim Erickson, Tony Berg, Dwight Weicht, Jim Colson, Larry Reddell, Jeff Halverson, Brian Borne, and Dave Rogers.


The Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees will be honored as the Grand Marshals of our Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 5th! On Friday, October 6th they will be introduced to the student body during out pep rally and to the public during halftime of the Homecoming football game. The formal induction ceremony will take place at the Dodger Bowl immediately following the game. The public is welcome to attend, please make plans to join us!


Visit our Athletic Hall of Fame website to learn more about each of their athletic accomplishments:

Athletic Hall of Fame Web Page

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Voluntary Flu Vaccine Clinic at School


The Dodgeville School District partnered with the Iowa County Health Department to provide the influenza (flu) vaccine to our students on October 17, 2023. The flu vaccine is available for school-age children 4-18 years of age. Funding for school-based immunizations is provided by grant funds from the state of Wisconsin so there is no charge to families for these immunizations!


If you would like to have your child vaccinated at school, please sign the consent form and return to Nurse Kate by October 5, 2023. If you do not have access to a printer, copies are available for pickup in the school offices and will be sent home with elementary and middle school students. You do not need to return the form if you do not want your child(ren) to participate in the flu clinic.



If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Kate at [email protected]

Safety Responses Information


Each year we carefully review our safety plan for the District. There are times when the vocabulary related to what we label a safety-event changes. To better help families understand the differences between events, we have updated a short video that was first released several years ago. The video may be helpful in understanding what the event is and how we will respond.  

Types of Safety Responses Video

DID YOU KNOW?

You're Invited to Raising Readers!


Join our DES Raising Readers meetings as we collaborate with parents to help their children build the foundation they need to learn & grow.


Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:15 am

in DES Room 142


- Oct. 11th: What Does Fluency Have To Do With It? (Grades K-4)

- Oct. 18th: What Do Words Have To Do With It? (Grades K-4)

- Oct. 25th: Reading Aloud to Your Child. (Birth-Grade 4)

Little Dodger Playdate is Back!


Are you looking for social interaction opportunities for your three or four year old? Interested in learning more about the Dodgeville School District? Join us beginning October 16th!


Little Dodger Playdates

Mondays, 8:00-9:30 am at DES

*There will be no playdates on PD Mondays.


Contact Brooke Kippley at [email protected] for more information.

Host Families Wanted for

Costa Rica Cultural Exchange!


Open up your home to aspiring

students from Costa Rica!

Dates: January 17- 31, 2024


Contact Natalie Hanke at [email protected] with any questions.


View flyer for more information:

Host Exchange Students

Join DMS Homework Club!


Homework Club

Open to all 5th-8th grade students

Every Tuesday and Thursday

after school from 3:30 - 4:30pm


Homework Club is a great opportunity for students to get their work done before going home, get questions answered if they arise, and work with teachers who teach those subjects! 


No need to sign up - students are welcome any Tuesday and/or Thursday as needed!

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Dodgeville School District
916 W. Chapel St.
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Phone: (608) 935-3307