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UPCOMING EVENTS
For a complete calendar listing, please visit us here:
Flapjacks for Farmers Date: February 27 Time: 8 - 11 a.m. Place: BHS Parking Lot ACT Method Prep Test Date: March 9 Time: 7:45 a.m. Place: BHS Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences Date: March 16 Time: 4-7 p.m. Place: TBD Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences Date: March 17 Time: 1:30-4 p.m. Place: TBD Spring Break - No School Date: March 29 - April 2 Memorial Day - No School Date: May 31 Last Day of School Date: June 7 Note: This will be a full day of school
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TO NOMINATE:
To nominate a student for the Baraboo High School Senior Spotlight, email a brief write-up with the student's first and last name and an explanation of why you are nominating the senior to Holly Henderson.
Submissions must include at least one photograph.
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COMMUNITY LINKS
The mission of Hope House is to prevent abuse and provide support to victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Toll-free 24-Hour Confidential Helpline:
1-800-584-6790
Street Address:
720 Ash Street
Baraboo, WI 53913
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM
The Baraboo Public Library offers a safe and welcoming environment, providing area residents and visitors with confidential access to cutting edge, high quality resources.
Riptide is a summer swim program for ages 5 to 18.
Online registration. Ages 6-18. Certified, trained coaches. Spring and Fall seasons. Email BarabooSoccerClub@gmail.
com with questions.
Ages 9 and older. For more information, contact Ginger Clark at 608 963-8127.
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Baraboo School District E-Newsletter
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February 18, 2021
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 The School District of Baraboo would like to remind our families that per school district policy, face coverings will continue to be required while on school premises until further notice.
The District is requiring face coverings for students 5-years of age and older while on school premises. We ask that parents/guardians also wear face coverings while on school property when dropping off or picking up students.
Please note, the District is currently using the following definition of "face covering:"
"Face Covering" means a piece of cloth or other material that is worn to cover the nose and mouth completely. A "face covering" includes but is not limited to a bandana, a cloth face mask, a disposable or paper mask, a neck gaiter, or a religious face covering. A "face covering" does not include face shields, mesh masks, masks with holes or openings, or masks with vents.
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Congratulations, BHS Winter Graduates!
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JYMS Students Dissect Pig Eyeballs
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Jack Young Middle School science teacher Ms. Parsons led her eighth grade students in a science lab dissecting pig eyeballs yesterday.
The students used scissors to separate the pieces of the eye, including the lens, iris, pupil and cornea. Students particularly liked discovering the vitreous humor, which is a jellylike substance that fills the central cavity inside the eye!
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BHS Blue & Gold Court 2021
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 Congratulations to Baraboo High School Blue and Gold King and Queen Mitchell Hamm and Ashley Palecek. On Friday, Feb. 12, Baraboo High School held a ceremony presenting the 2021 Blue and Gold Court and announcing Mitchell and Ashley as the King and Queen during lunch. This year's Blue and Gold Court included:
Freshmen: Taiya Shafer & Will Davies
Sophomores: Grace Holt & Ignas Dauksys
Juniors: Emma Hause & Eric Gumz
Seniors: Maria Blake, Hunter Bielicki, Mabelle Boehlke, Mitchell Hamm (King), & Ashley Palecek (Queen)
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West Celebrates Fine Dining Day
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On Friday, February 12th, West Kindergarten Center hosted its 6th annual "Fine Dining" day. The West lunchroom had special decorations and music playing. West staff placed a large emphasis on using manners and being polite during lunch and throughout the school day. Students were encouraged to dress in any outfit that helped them to feel special for the "Fine Dining" event.
We would like to thank staff members Sharon Prochnow and Sharon Swanson for all their hard work to make this a special day.
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ACT Method Test Prep Set for March 9
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GLW Students Become Secret Agents
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The first grade students in Mrs. Laux's class at Gordon L. Willson Elementary School celebrated the 100th Day of School on Wednesday, February 10 by becoming "secret agents" trying to find Zero the Hero.
The students completed tasks to get clues so they could solve the mystery of where "Devious Agent 99" took Zero the Hero. At the end of the day, they were able to locate Zero the Hero. It was a fun day, and the students worked hard all day to finish their tasks!
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Senior Spotlight: Mackenna Belter
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This week's Senior Spotlight is on Baraboo High School senior Mackenna Belter!
Mackenna was nominated by Steve and Teresa Lien. They had this to say about Mackenna:
"Mackenna Belter is a caretaker for our daughter. She is an adult service provider to support our daughter with daily living skills. Mackenna recognizes and affirms our daughter's abilities and doesn't see her limitations. Mackenna has discovered many of our daughter's strengths that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. With Mackenna, our daughter's lived experiences are richer and she attempts to do things that she has never done with anyone else. Mackenna and our daughter have an authentic friendship that is meaningful and priceless."
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West Students Awarded for BEE-ing Great!
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 The West Kindergarten Center continues to reinforce positive student behavior with students in different ways each day. We recognize Lillian Oelke and Rhiannon Lake for this week's BEE Great Award at West! These students have truly exemplified the West Cool Tools of "Being Respectful, Being Responsible, and Being Safe." Each week, West staff chooses a different student from each classroom for this awesome recognition. Thank you to our families for all of their continued positive support at West.
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NF Fifth Graders Skype A Scientist
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Mrs. Shafer's fifth grade class at North Freedom Elementary was lucky enough to spend an hour of their morning chatting with marine biologist Dr. Christopher Wells through the Skype-a-Scientist program.
Dr. Wells is currently working off the coast of Oregon, but does most of his work in the Caribbean. He showed the students underwater photos and videos of his work with sea anemone, coral, sea stars, mussels and more. By asking their own questions, students also learned that he has touched sharks, been "stung" by fire coral, and loves studying sea anemone the most. Thank you, Dr. Wells!
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BHS Wins Spirit of Excellence for 3rd Consecutive Year
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 The Wisconsin Association of School Councils, Association of Wisconsin School Administrators, Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association, WAMLE, and the WIAA announced the recipients of the 2020/21 "Spirit of Excellence" Regional and State Awards.
For the third year in a row, Baraboo High School received the Spirit of Excellence Award for Wisconsin's Region VI! Organized by student leader Annah Tiber, the BHS Student Council submitted the winning portfolio, highlight the positive aspects and impacts of our high school.
BHS will receive a banner and there will be an award presentation at the Wisconsin Association of School Councils's Virtual State Conferences on April 12.
Please join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of Baraboo High School.
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Time to Nominate: Teacher of the Year!
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 The School District of Baraboo has announced the opening of nominations for the Excellence in Education Award (EIEA) and the Distinguished Elementary Teacher Award (DETA) programs for the 2020-'21 school year.
The EIEA award is sponsored by the BHS Graduating Class of 1956 and the DETA award is sponsored by Andrew Hauge, who grew up in Baraboo and attended Baraboo schools. The Class of 1956 and Andrew Hauge have established an endowment fund with the Greater Sauk County Community Foundation for the purpose of financing all costs associated with the award programs. The purpose of the award programs is to recognize and honor outstanding teachers in the Baraboo School District who have distinguished themselves as exemplary classroom teachers and who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and dedication to the young people of the Baraboo community. The winners of these annual awards will be announced near the end of the current school year at a special award ceremony.
The winner of the awards, who will be chosen by a five-member Selection Committee of retired teachers, community members and school district officials, will receive a framed honorary certificate and a stipend of at least $1,000 to be used for a professional development or educational enrichment activity which will enhance the teacher's knowledge, skills and classroom effectiveness. In addition, the winning teacher's name for the EIEA, which is given to a secondary teacher in the Baraboo School District, will be engraved on a large bronze plaque which hangs in the Media Center of Baraboo High School. The plaque is inscribed with a tribute to the former teachers of the Class of '56 who, "taught, guided and inspired" them during their years at Baraboo Junior High and Baraboo High School.
To be eligible for these awards a teacher must be: - Licensed and certified by the State of Wisconsin
- Employed as a full-time teacher by the District
- Planning to return as a full-time teacher in this District for the next school year
The Selection Committee will judge candidates based on the following criteria: - Mastery of sound classroom instructional skills
- Use of initiative, creativity and innovation in teaching techniques
- Motivational and leadership skills with students and colleagues
- Involvement in school organizations and activities
- Involvement in professional organizations, seminars and continuing education
- Positive relationships with superiors, colleagues, students and parents
The School District is now seeking nominations for the Excellence in Education Award and the Distinguished Elementary Teacher Award for 2020. Nominations may be made by a teacher colleague, an administrator or a parent of a school student. Nomination forms may be obtained on the District's website: www.baraboo.k12.wi.us or at any district school building. Submitting a nomination will also require that the nominator write a letter in support of the nominee. Guidelines for writing such a letter will be included with the nomination form. Nomination forms, including letters of support, must be sent to Glenn Bildsten at Baraboo High School, 1201 Draper Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913 by Friday, March 12, 2020, to be valid.
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4K Online Registration Opens April 1
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The 4K registration for the 2021-22 Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative (BELC) program will begin online on April 1, 2021.
Reminders will be sent in March to all families currently on the district 4K contact list. If you are new to the area or if you have registration questions, please contact District Registrar, Kristine Snow, at ksnow@barabooschools.net or 608-355-3955.
During the online registration, parents are encouraged to have available immunization records, proof of residency, and a copy of your child's birth certificate (or another formal document citing the birth date of the child). Parents will have an opportunity to indicate their top preferences for possible 4K locations or sessions within the 4K registration process. Confirmation of the 4K location and timeframe will be mailed to parents around July 1st. The 4K registration process continues online throughout the spring and summer of 2021.
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Summer Kid Stop Information
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Kid Stop will continue to follow safety precautions for COVID-19 again this summer. Therefore a limit of 50 children in attendance will be permitted. The first 50 children registered with registration fees and the month of June tuition paid will be eligible to attend.
Any children enrolled after the 50 student limit will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. All elementary school children entering kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall will be eligible to apply for the 2021 Summer Kid Stop Child Care Program. Summer Kid Stop is located at Gordon L. Willson Elementary School and is available weekdays from 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM starting on Monday, June 14th and ending on Friday, August 13th.
REGISTRATION: Registration for the summer program begins on Monday, March 1st. Registrations received prior to March 1st will not be accepted until 3/1/21. Registration information may be found on the District website starting the week of February 22nd. Please know that there is no online registration available, so please print off the forms and either turn in at the GLW office, the East or GLW Kid Stop sites or scan your completed forms to the Kid Stop Coordinator at pgavin@barabooschools.net. Forms may also be found at all elementary school offices and at the East and GLW Kid Stop sites. ALL forms (including immunization information) must be completed each time you register for Kid Stop. One registration form per child please. If you would like to make your payments online, please request this option when submitting your paperwork.
FEES: Prior to attending - All overdue Kid Stop fees must be paid in full along with the June tuition and summer registration fee. Please consider paying your fees online in the parent portal in Infinite Campus.
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Non refundable registration fee - $15.00 per child
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June 14-30, 2021 tuition - $234.00 per child
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July 1-30, 2021 tuition - $360.00 per child (No Kid Stop July 2nd & 5th)
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August 2-13, 2021 tuition - $180.00 per child
FAMILIES RECEIVING CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE: Families receiving assistance from the county must have an EBT account set up. Families will be charged the above fees and are responsible for the registration fee when submitting paperwork. Qualifying families may be responsible for copays depending on the rate of pay the county approves. Your monthly fee will be posted in Infinite Campus the first of each month and payment is due at that time. When notice has been received that an EBT payment has been made this will reflect your Infinite Campus balance. Your WIShares payments are made by calling the number on the back of your card. Please pay only the amount that is due for your child's Kid Stop services. You will also be responsible for completing, signing and returning a Provider/Parent Payment Agreement that must be kept on file at the Kid Stop Program. You will receive this form from the Kid Stop Coordinator to complete.
BARABOO SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM: If your child will be attending summer school at ABE and will need Kid Stop services in the afternoon, registration and Kid Stop tuition fees are required. Tuition fees will be the same as the listed amounts. Your child will need to be one of the first 50 students registered and fees paid in order to participate in Kid Stop.
FREE FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM: Starting Monday, June 14th through Friday, July 23rd: FREE breakfast (8:15-8:45) and FREE lunch (11:30-12:30) will be provided to ALL Kid Stop Kids as part of a federally-funded program.
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These meals will be served at GLW and Kid Stop kids are encouraged to take advantage of this free breakfast and lunch program.
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If your child/children do not participate, a sack lunch and beverage must be provided from home.
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Sack lunches from home will not be refrigerated or microwaved.
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This free breakfast and lunch program will end onFriday, July 23rd. A sack lunch and beverage will need to be provided for your child's lunch from July 26th until the end of Summer Kid Stop on Friday, August 13th.
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Milk is provided if participating in the free breakfast/lunch program. A milk or juice box will be provided with an afternoon snack at no charge. Milk will not be available to purchase this summer.
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If you would prefer to send a healthy snack from home for your child/children, please follow the district's healthy snack guidelines. See link below.
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DAILY PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES: Children will be involved in a variety of activities including art, reading/library, computers, gym, music, and much more!
CLOTHING CHANGE/TOILETRY: If a Kid Stop child is in need of change of clothing or undergarments, a Kid Stop staff member will call the child's parent/guardian (or their designee) and request a change of clothes be brought to Kid Stop. Furthermore, parents/guardians (or their designee) are responsible for assisting the child in cleanup and changing if needed. The designee must be an authorized contact person who is listed on the child's registration form. Kid Stop staff are not responsible for assisting in toiletry or clothing changes.
SUMMER KID STOP OPEN SWIM AND SWIM LESSONS: To be determined. Please contact Heather Wood, Aquatics Director, at 355-4665 with questions.
MEDICATION/SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS: If your child will be taking prescription medication during Kid Stop hours, please request an "Authorization to Administer Medication" form. If your child has special health care needs, a care plan or written instruction to provide care for your child's special health needs will need to be provided by your physician and reviewed by Kid Stop staff prior to attending the program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
Please click on the links below
Please read the Kid Stop Behavior Policy
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Interact Club Holds Show & Bath Drive for Food Pantry
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The Baraboo High School Interact Club is holding a Shower & Bath Drive for the Beyond Blessed Food Pantry.
Donations of shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, etc., will be accepted. Collection boxes will be available in the school offices from February 15th - 25th. Contact Clare Stuczynski at crstuczynski@barabooschools.net if you have any questions.
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Flapjacks for Farmers Set for Feb. 27
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Friday Folders Are Going Virtual
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 The School District of Baraboo's Friday Folders are going virtual for the 2020-21 school year!
Information from non-district entities, like club sports, library programming, parks and rec information, etc., can now be accessed in a digital Friday Folder by clicking here. Friday Folder submissions from previous weeks will be archived in this folder as well, so if you want to reference it you can go to that week's folder and view it again!
This is a safety measure for in-person students to limit the number of papers received from outside sources, and will allow students who are attending school via the Virtual Learning Model to access to the information.
Please note: Important school-related information directly from the School District of Baraboo will still come home in Friday Folders, and virtual teachers will provide this information directly to their students.
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What's Happening at the Baraboo Public Library
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A Message from Hope House: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM).
At Hope House, we dedicate this time to educating and spreading awareness to youth and adults regarding teen safety and support in their relationships. This month, we are going to talk about the importance behind Know Your Worth, Love is Respect's campaign for TDVAM. Even if teens aren't dating yet, it can be helpful to start thinking about what someone does or doesn't want in a future relationship. Hope House wants teens to know that they are worthy of a healthy relationship but what does knowing your worth really mean? If the youth in your life aren't sure how to recognize their worth in a relationship, below are some examples.
You are worthy of feeling safe. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their relationships and to not be harmed physically, emotionally or mentally. Knowing you are worthy of feeling safe means that you feel comfortable disagreeing with your partner and being open and honest with them about your feelings and sharing vulnerabilities without fear that they will use it against you. If your partner hurts you and says it's your fault, you understand that that is not true. There is nothing you can do that makes it okay for your partner to harm you. They have a choice and that is on them, not you.
You are worthy of being appreciated for who you are. No matter your gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ability, race, or ethnicity, you deserve to be appreciated for who you are. Someone who cares about you, should never make you feel like you're not worthy because of your identity. This could look like someone name calling, belittling or shaming you. You do not deserve to be treated this way. You are worthy of being appreciated for your individual characteristics and loved for those characteristics.
You are worthy of respect. When someone respects you, it means they value who you are, your opinion, choices and your boundaries. Know that you are worthy of setting boundaries with your partner and having those boundaries respected. This could be related to physical boundaries, like affection, or any boundary you feel is important to feeling safe and respected. It also goes back to being appreciated for who you are. When someone respects you, they respect your body, your mind and your right to make choices and have opinions outside of their own.
You are worthy of having supportive adults and friends in your life. If you have concerns about your relationship and you go to an adult or friend who isn't supportive, please remember that you are worthy of being advocated for. You are worthy of support and empathy. It can be discouraging to go to someone who isn't supportive, but please know that there are people who care and will help you. This might be a parent/guardian, other family member, school counselor, teacher, or coach. If you feel you don't have someone like this in your life, please know Hope House is here for you.
Hope House wants to remind teens that they deserve a safe and healthy relationship. If you or a teen would like to talk to a Hope House advocate about not feeling safe, experiencing harassment, or about our services, our 24/7 confidential helpline is 1-800-584-6790. Learn more at www.hopehousescw.org or on Facebook and Instagram @hopehousescw. You can also visit Love is Respect for helpful resources on healthy relationships, warning signs of abuse and how to support someone in your life.
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NBC15 Accepting Nominations for Crystal Apple Award
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The 2021 NBC15 Crystal Apple Awards is now accepting nominations! Nominate that special teacher, a mentor, someone who has made a difference in your child's life.
Teachers are just one of the many who stepped up this year, ensuring our children learn the skills they need to succeed. And now is your time to send in your appreciation.
The NBC15 Crystal Apple Award is an award that is given to five teachers in South Central Wisconsin in recognition of outstanding contributions to education.
Now through March 31st, you can submit your nomination .
There are three ways you can submit a nomination:
- Follow the link below to submit online
- Email your nomination to crystalapple@nbc15.com (Include your contact information and teacher's school information)
- Mail a nomination to the station
Click here for more information!
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Free Weekly COVID-19 Testing
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New Medical Service Being offered at Baraboo School District
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The School District of Baraboo is partnering with Karen Ailsworth, MD, who is a board-certified pediatrician who has a special interest in pediatric mental health.
Dr. Ailsworth will be offering clinic visits both in person and virtually at Baraboo High School and Jack Young Middle School every week (hours to be determined) for students who are needing assistance with issues such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety. This allows students to attend appointments without having to leave school.
Dr. Ailsworth has a holistic approach; she believes environment, school and family all have a role in maximizing the mental and emotional well-being of children and youth. "I am excited about working in the Baraboo High School because of the proximity of school staff, which will make communication with school staff and students easier," Ailsworth said. "I work in the same part of the building as student services, so we really can work as a team."
Parents/Guardians will need to attend the first appointment with their student in person or virtually to sign paperwork and consent forms. Visits will include a medical evaluation and possible prescription assistance. Dr. Ailsworth's clinical model is based on Direct Primary Care. She strives to make her health care affordable. While she does not accept insurance, parents/guardians can ask about sliding scale payments.
If you would like to make an appointment, please contact Dr. Ailsworth directly at 608-477-2834 or one of the school nurses.
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DISTRICT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Lamers Bus Lines is seeking additional school bus drivers!
This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for work before or after school. It's also a great job for parents of students in the District because:
- There are no nights or weekends for route drivers
- Drivers get summer vacation and snow days, just like the students
- If your child is in any sports or activities, you can get paid to cheer them on and support the team by driving the team bus.
Lamers Bus Lines will provide complete paid training, and teach you everything you need to know about driving a school bus.
Lamers is also seeking candidates to serve as Bus Monitors.
Bus Monitors ride the school buses to assist drivers in monitoring the afternoon shuttle routes.This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for work after school only.
Please spread the word to anyone who may be interested to help us ensure that our students get to school, sports, and activities on time each day.
Those interested should contact Lamers Bus Lines directly at (608) 448-4851 ext 2 or at 44groupsb@golamers.com.
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Make a positive difference today by becoming a guest teacher in your local schools! The School District of Baraboo is seeking guest (substitute) teachers for all levels (4K-12). Guest teachers have the benefit of a flexible schedule as you only accept assignments when it works for you. Rate of pay is $120/day with possibility of earning more for long term assignments.
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The School District of Baraboo is currently hiring for a variety of different positions, including Educational Paraprofessionals, Food Preparers, Custodians, Guest (Substitute) Teachers, and more. If you know of qualified candidates please encourage them to apply!
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