Winter is here!
As we roll into a new month winter has finally arrived in full force to let us know who’s in charge. It looks like it's gonna’ get downright cold soon! 

As we’ve mentioned in previous emails, we will not be having snow days as in the past. We now have virtual days and our teachers will push out lessons on Google Classroom for the students to complete online. We will ask the teachers to be nice and leave a little time on these virtual days for some fun outside activities. After all, they’re still kids!

Our winter activities season is winding down this month, which is earlier than in the past. Just another one of the many changes due to COVID. We’re certainly thankful that we’ve been able to watch our students compete online! Thank you to Mr. Yager, the activities department, and RUCLS for making that happen!

The second semester is underway and offers a chance for students to demonstrate their academic abilities once again. We continue to be in the hybrid model at RAHS, and we'll let you know if that changes. We are considering a change to the daily bell schedule and we’ll let you know the details of that very soon. We’ll still be in school from 8:00 am to 3:10 pm, but we’re looking to increase class time for each of our 7 periods.

There is no school for RAHS students on Friday, February 5th. The teachers will be here engaging in professional development activities. They will be available for questions from students who have needs via phone or email during the day. Feel free to contact them!

Our new fitness center is open and being used by PE students all day. It’s a fabulous facility and we thank Kraemer Brothers for helping bring this project to completion. 

Please remember to check our school social media accounts such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see all of the happenings at school. And as always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out to us here at school.

Take care, be safe, stay healthy, and have a great February!

Mr. Taylor, Principal
Upcoming Events
FEBRUARY:
Black History Month
Feb 1 - April 30 - WI Open Enrollment
1-5 National School Counseling Week
5 - No School
8-12 WI School Bus Driver Appreciation Week
14 - Valentine's Day
15 - Presidents' Day
15 - School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
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 Building Low-Risk notifications.
Informational links and Sauk County COVID-19 testing.
What it means when your child is a Close Contact.
Monthly
Tips
  • Class Schedule Changes: Beginning February 1st, students will only be able to replace a dropped semester 2 class with a study hall. Be aware that students continuing and/or switching to all virtual may not be permitted to remain in certain classes due to the hands-on nature or materials needed. Please contact a school counselor if you have questions about your child’s class schedule. 
  • 2021-2022 RAHS Course Selection: Please see our website for information and updates regarding future course selection and class scheduling.
  • The 8th-grade parent/guardian meeting will take place on February 2nd; more information about the presentation and future course selection for the Class of 2025 is posted online. Course selection sheets are due back to the child’s school by February 8th or 9th.
  • February 22-26: Current students in grades 9-11 will submit their 21-22 future courses online using Xello. School counselors will hold virtual office hours on February 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to assist students with this process.
  • Semester 1 Final Grades & Transcripts: Once first-semester final grades have been posted, updated unofficial transcripts will be uploaded to the Portfolio of Skyward Family Access. Updated transcripts, including Laude distinctions if applicable, will also be uploaded to the Parchment e-transcript service for seniors. This process is typically completed by mid-February. Please be aware that RAHS does not generate or print semester report cards; student grades are accessible on Skyward Family Access.
  • Scholarships: Students are encouraged to visit the “Scholarships” page of the RAHS Counseling website and check their school email accounts on a regular basis for information about various scholarship opportunities.
  • On February 17, Class of 2021 seniors will be given information, by school email and a virtual Zoom presentation, about participating in the optional RAHS Local Scholarship Program and Senior Honors Night. The common application deadline for the local scholarship program is March 17th and awards will be presented to recipients at Senior Honors Night on May 19th. Program requirements and deadlines are strictly enforced.
  • Concurrent College Courses: Students who would like to take classes for credit at UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County (ECCP) and/or Madison College (SCN) while attending RAHS during the Fall of 2021 must contact Ms. Johnson in the School Counseling Office about the requirements of this program and the application process. The deadline to submit the application is February 26th before the end of the school day.
  • 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.
  • Junior State ACT Testing Updates: Pending any updates from the State, all juniors will take the ACT beginning on March 9, 2021. Please contact Ms. Johnson with any questions at ext. 1161.
  • 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.
You Can Help!
To help improve internet speeds across Wisconsin, the Department of Public Instruction is teaming up with Measurement Lab, a non-profit broadband advocacy organization, to test home internet connection speeds. You can help out by testing your home internet speed with Measurement Lab’s broadband speed test. All it takes is three clicks--it’s that easy.

Why Is This Important?
The data will give the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access (and other broadband task groups) the information they need to target improvements where internet speeds and performance are poor.

Your Input Is Critical
In order to get an accurate picture of the state, we need a lot of accurate data. That’s where you come in. The more people take the broadband internet speed test, the clearer picture we can get of where internet speeds need the most help.
To get started:
  1. Click on the link to the M-Lab broadband speed test.
  2. Agree to the Data Policy.
  3. Click Begin to start the test.
  4. Consider running the test multiple times, at different times of day, as your internet speed can often vary throughout the day.

Thank you for your help in improving internet speeds in our community!
February 8-12 the School District of Reedsburg will celebrate our bus drivers. Please join us in thanking and extending your appreciation to all of our school bus drivers during Bus Driver Appreciation Week.
February 1-5 the School District of Reedsburg will celebrate our school counselors. Please join us in thanking and extending your appreciation to all of our school counselors during National School Counselor Week.
RAHS Reminders
  • Purchase parking passes for $10 in the main office.
  • Yearbooks can still be ordered online. The price increased to $55.
  • To stay informed, check out our News and Announcements page on the website.
Food Service
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.

The month's breakfast and lunch menus may be accessed by clicking the button below.
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.