ONLY OUTGOING SENIORS:
Wautoma High School will be having the Senior Chromebook pickup day on Friday (June 5th) from 8am until noon. Any outgoing Seniors that HAVE RETURNED their chromebooks will be able to pick up their chromebook (and charger if you returned it) at the front of the Wautoma High School as long as all of your technology fees are paid and up to date.
*If you need to arrange for a different pick up time, please contact the High School Office to arrange a pickup time.
Please remember that if you have NOT RETURNED your Chromebook to the High School, this must be done to have the WASD content/filters removed from your chromebook. If you don't bring it back, the chromebook device will be locked and unusable from June 5th until you return it to the High School. The procedure takes about 4 business days to complete.
*Once the Chromebook is returned to the school and the WASD content/filters have been removed - do not login with your Wautoma username to get into the computer. Any Chromebooks not picked up by September will be put back into the WASD loaner device and property of the WASD.
The Wautoma Area School District Summer Food Service Program kicks off today. From June 1st through June 26th, free grab-and-go meals will be provided from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at only TWO locations in Wautoma and TWO in Redgranite. Please click the link find out more information about distribution locations:
https://www.wautomasd.org/article/248942?org=wasd
Due to the fact that the in-person WASD Art Show was cancelled, Mrs. Miller and Ms. Rich wanted to acknowledge the art work some of their students created with a Virtual Art Show. Click the link below to view some of the art work created by many of the elementary students within the District.
https://sites.google.com/wautoma.k12.wi.us/wasdvirtualartshow2020/home
The Redgranite Library Summer Reading Program will be completely online and start June 29th. Programs are for K-4, 5-12 and Adult. Sign up will be on our library Facebook page. The theme is Imagine Your Story. Students can pick up packets with supplies for the projects from the library.
We will start our normal hours starting June 8th. (Right now we are just doing curbside pickup). The program will be through Beanstack and participants can gain badges and entries for prizes given at the end of the program. The drawing will take place on August 10th. After the drawing students can pick up their prizes anytime or they can be mailed upon request. So no matter where you are, join us this summer for some fun activities and win some cool prizes.
If your child received free or reduced lunch for the 2019/2020 school year and have not received P-EPT benefits, please click on the link below and complete the application by June 30th.
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/pebt-application-email.pdf
Parkside Grades 6-8:
There are 25 yearbooks still available for sale during material pick up and drop off. The cost is $18. Please make checks payable to WASD or exact cash for $18.
High School:
There are about 20 high school yearbooks also available for sale. Those interested in purchasing one for $40 can contact Katie Schaefer at schaeferk@wautoma.k12.wi.us.
On Thursday and Friday, the Wautoma Area School District will be collecting school district-owned educational materials and distribute students’ personal items that are remaining at your child’s school. For more information regarding the distribution process and what will need to be collected from each student, please visit https://www.wautomasd.org/article/241358?org=wasd.
Redgranite Location Change: Starting tomorrow the Wautoma Area School District Food Distribution in Redgranite will be held at the Sentry Parking Lot as well as the north side of Veterans Park next to the pavilion until further notice. The food will be distributed from 11:00 – 11:45 AM.
Redgranite Location Change:
As of Tuesday, May 26, the Wautoma Area School District Food Distribution in Redgranite will be held at the Sentry Parking Lot as well as the north side of Veterans Park next to the pavilion until further notice. The food will be distributed from 11:00 – 11:45 AM.
The Wautoma Public Library is getting ready for their Summer Reading program! Be sure to check out all that they have planned!
Please join us in celebrating the Wautoma High School Class of 2020. To view the Virtual Senior Awards Ceremony, please click on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AxqrNbsMsw
Did you forget to order your WHS 2020 Yearbook? Don’t worry…there is still time! Due to the school closure, the yearbook staff is selling the book online until this Friday, May 22. This offer is first come, first served until the remaining books are sold out.
If you order a book online, you are guaranteed a copy when stop by the high school to drop off your district-owned educational materials on May 28th and May 29th. To order, visit http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09440200.
The Wautoma Area School District Food Distribution
will not be providing meals on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The regularly scheduled lunch/breakfast pick up will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Thank You!
Attention WHS Class of 2020 (SENIORS ONLY):
- Please check your email for information on class t-shirt ordering. Orders are needed by May 20th!
- Cap, Gown, and Tassel pick-up, and Chromebook drop-off day is May 20th from 9:00 AM - Noon at the high school.
- Check your email throughout June and July for graduation ceremony updates.
Hornets, it is time for another WASD Challenge! See the flyer for the details!
PAJAMA DRIVE UPDATE:
Third Graders in Redgranite are currently hosting the 10th Annual Pajama Drive. Due to our current school closure, the students had to get creative on how to collect pj's for this year's PJ Drive.
The class was inspired to hold a virtual Pajama Drive by classmate Cadence Lederhaus. Cadence has asked friends and family to donate to the cause and she has currently collected 41 sets of pajamas. In addition, the class has collected another 13 sets of pajamas and has also collected $100 in monetary donations.
There is still time to donate pajamas or make monetary donations. If you have questions on how or where to donate, please reach out to Mrs. Petersen at petersenj@wautoma.k12.wi.us.
Reminder: All donations will be given to the Waushara County Christmas Project and benefit families in our area.
Thanks in advance for your continued support throughout the years! We greatly appreciate all the donations.
If you live in or around Waushara County and are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, the Waushara County Health Department is offering four community free drive-through testing by appointment only. The first testing event will be held on Tuesday, May 12, in Wild Rose. Additional community testing sites and information will be announced in the coming days.
It's time to think about the 2020-2021 school year! Children who will be age 4 on or before September 1, 2020, qualify for enrollment into the Wautoma Area School District’s 4-year-old Kindergarten Program.
Those who are interested in enrolling their child for the fall, please fill out the WASD Pre-K Questionnaire and associated Ages and Stages Google Form available at www.wautomasd.org. To fill out the questionnaire, click: Explore – Parents and Students – Student Registration – PK Questionnaire 2020.
Helping you find healthy ways to cope and stay connected is more important than ever. That is what Resilient Wisconsin offers. For more information, visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/resilient.htm
Happy School Lunch Hero Day🦸👩🍳!! Our sincerest Thank You goes out to all of the amazing food service workers! You all are heroes today and everyday. #SchoolLunchHeroDay #WISchoolMealsRock #SummerFoodRocks
It's time to think about the 2020-2021 school year! Children who will be age 4 on or before September 1, 2020, qualify for enrollment into the Wautoma Area School District’s 4-year-old Kindergarten Program.
Those who are interested in enrolling their child for the fall, please fill out the WASD Pre-K Questionnaire and associated Ages and Stages Google Form available at www.wautomasd.org. To fill out the questionnaire, click: Explore – Parents and Students – Student Registration – PK Questionnaire 2020.
Helping you find healthy ways to cope and stay connected is more important than ever. That is what Resilient Wisconsin offers. For more information, visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/resilient.htm
Please find an informational flyer regarding the food pantries and free food source options for Waushara County residents.
Please Note: Lunch distribution at the Richford Town Hall will be held from 12:00-12:15 PM beginning Tuesday, April 14. (This is the only distribution site that has a time change.)
It's time to think about the 2020-2021 school year! Children who will be age 4 on or before September 1, 2020, qualify for enrollment into the Wautoma Area School District’s 4-year-old Kindergarten Program.
Those who are interested in enrolling their child for the fall, please fill out the WASD Pre-K Questionnaire and associated Ages and Stages Form available at www.wautomasd.org. To fill out the Ages and Stages Questionnaire, click: Explore – Parents and Students – Student Registration – PK Questionnaire 2020.
As a reminder, Family Health/LaClinica continues to accept all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services. They especially have quick access for children experience urgent dental issues.
Plan to participate in Riverview's Virtual School Spirit Week!
From the Parkside 7th Grade Team:
CAP Services has heard the concerns echoed throughout our communities and is taking action. Beginning on April 7 at 8:00 am, CAP will accept applications for emergency grant funding of up to $500 for households impacted by COVID-19. To be eligible for these grants, applicants must reside in one of the listed counties, have income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and have experienced a recent loss of income or resources due to COVID-19. Only one grant per household will be awarded. Funds are limited and will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applicants can fill out the application themselves in English or Spanish. If needed, applicants can also call CAP for assistance in English (800-660-5430), Spanish (715-498-3195), and Hmong (715-498-4458).
Portage, Marquette, and Waushara Counties
Emergency funding of up to $500 will be available to qualifying households in Portage, Marquette and Waushara counties. Applications will be available to the public at https://capservices.org/covid19fund/. Please refer to the attached images (PO MQ WS - English, Spanish, Hmong) for public distribution.
All right, Hornets! It's time to help support your social-emotional learning through play and make the best of being cooped up by stepping up and taking the WASD Fort Challenge! Be creative and have fun while following your family's safety rules!
Submit your entries to this email: stroblb@wautoma.k12.wi.us
Submission deadline is Noon on Wednesday April 15, 2020.
The Top 5 Winners will be announced here on Facebook and will receive gift cards to a local business.
Fort entries must include heavy contributions from at least one WASD student.
**Please note that fort pictures will also be shared on social media.
Due to the spring election today, the lunch distribution normally held at the Mt. Morris Community Center will be held at -the Mt. Morris Maintenance Building, just south of the Center by about 300 yards. This is a temporary location to accommodate election traffic.
Helping you find healthy ways to cope and stay connected is more important than ever. That is what Resilient Wisconsin offers. For more information, visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/resilient.htm
The WASD Food Service Staff will not be serving meals on Good Friday, April 10th. Lunch and breakfast distribution will continue as scheduled on Monday, April 13th. Thank You!
Sending out messages of HAPPINESS, LOVE, KINDNESS and POSITIVITY while out delivering meals to 100’s of students at our meal distribution sites! We are all in this together! 🧡🖤❤️🤍💙 #lunchladiesrock #wischoolmealsrock #schoolbusdriversrock #hornetpride
Wautoma Area School District Food Service Program has added two more meal distribution sites to be able to reach more children in our community under the age of 18. This will begin Monday, April 6th and will be available Monday- Friday.
Lohrville - 11:00-11:45 AM
Town Hall located at County Highway EE and Lohrville Boulevard.
Richford - 12:00-12:30 PM
Richford Town Hall - W11127 Cumberland Rd.
In accordance with Gov. Ever’s most recent Executive Order, the Wautoma Area School District will remain closed through April 24th. The WASD let you know as soon as any new information arises regarding students coming back to school.
In order for students to access their at-home instruction in an easier way, the WASD homepage and WASD Mobile App now feature direct links to WHS, Parkside and Riverview At-Home Instruction. Check it out by downloading the Wautoma Schools App or visiting www.wautomasd.org
With our children at home, digital safety is just as important as ever. Parents...check out the "Tip Sheets" on NetSmartz for guidance in talking with your kids! https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/resources
In order to help stop the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Family Health La Clinica Community Health Center is now offering medical and behavioral health remote access visits from the safety and comfort of your own home. These options include healthcare visits by phone available now, and using your smartphone or other connected device soon. If you are interested in a medical or behavioral health remote access visit by phone, or would like more information, please call us at 1-800-942-5330.
Please also note that Family Health La Clinica (FHLC) is taking precautions at this time to keep you, the community, and clinic staff safe from potential exposure to COVID-19. If you have an in-person clinic visit that has been cleared by one of our providers, we ask that you consider the following:
We will be screening everyone entering our clinic facilities. People with any of the following symptoms will be asked to leave the clinic. This applies to anyone who:
Has experienced fever (temperature >100.4), cough, sore throat, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue (tiredness) or shortness of breath within the past 48 hours.
Has been exposed to anyone exhibiting any of these symptoms within the past 48 hours.
Has had contact with someone known to have coronavirus or who has actively been tested for coronavirus within the last 14 days.
Is coughing or showing signs of illness.
One visitor or support person may come with the patient for their appointment. All visitors must leave the building after the visit.
DENTAL: FHLC is providing urgent and emergency dental services at all sites (Beaver Dam, Wautoma, Mauston, and Steven’s Point. FHLC has suspended all non-emergency dental appointments and all of our dental locations will be open from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday for emergency dental services only. If you are not sure whether your situation qualifies as a dental emergency, please call us at 1-800-942-5330. We continue to work with our hospital partners on Emergency Department diversion for patients with emergency dental issues.
In this time of crisis, FHLC wants you to know that we are here for you. Please continue to call with any medical, dental or behavioral health concerns that you may have so that we may review the safest method for addressing your needs.
COVID-19 Resource/Support Line: 920-787-9450: Hotline staff are available M-F 8:00-5:00 p.m. and ready to help people find resources, or just talk or ask questions about COVID-19.
Daily, our staff are updating info on who is offering prescription delivery, grocery delivery and other key services!
With our children at home, digital safety is just as important as ever. Parents...check out Protect Young Eyes! Under "Stay Current", click on "See our free newsletter". You can sign up to receive a weekly Digital Trends summary. VERY helpful and informative!
https://protectyoungeyes.com/
Helping you find healthy ways to cope and stay connected is more important than ever. That is what Resilient Wisconsin offers. For more information, visit
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/resilient.htm
Looking for more information regarding Gov. Ever's Safer at Home Order? Visit: https://wisconsinliteracy.org/resources/health-resources.html
To reduce COVID-19 spread and protect our citizens & employees, we are modifying operations. Customers with appointments can enter the Waushara County Courthouse at Door H (Elevator/Delivery) on the South side. North Annex Building entrance is on the West side of the building.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: The Wautoma Area School District wanted to take this moment to THANK YOU for everything you have done over the past few weeks to ensure your children are adapting to this very unprecedented learning situation. We understand many of you are working remotely, are struggling with the financial stress of the COVID-19 Pandemic and looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. Please know your child and their education is our priority and all of us are here to help you. We encourage you to reach out when things get tough and need a little help. Feel free to call or email us at any time, we are here for you! We MISS YOUR CHILDREN and hope we are back together soon!
State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor recognizes Riverview Elementary School as being among 107 schools in the state that received Wisconsin Title I School of Recognition honors in the 2019-20 school year.
The Schools of Recognition award is presented to schools leveraging federal Title I funding to provide additional resources and services to economically disadvantaged students. The staff and students of earned an award for Beating the Odds. The criteria for receiving a Schools of Recognition award includes reaching goals for test participation, attendance, and graduation rates. Congrats, Riverview Elementary!!
Crossroads Family Church is offering FREE processed venison (hamburger, steak, roasts and stew meat) to all families from 11 a.m. to Noon in the church parking lot today (Friday, March 27). First come, first serve until all the meat is gone.
The link for the Riverview At-Home Instruction is now active on the WASD website. For more information, please visit www.wautomasd.org, then click "Explore", "Riverview At-Home Instruction". Should you have any questions, please contact the Riverview office at 920-787-4590.
According to the EMERGENCY ORDER #12 SAFER AT HOME ORDER issued by Governor Evers, the Wautoma Area School District cannot allow anyone to use school district playground equipment through at least April 24th, 2020. We cannot physically close these areas, but we are asking all community members to honor this closing of all playground areas until at least April 24th, 2020. Please refer to Section 4 of the order shown below. Thank You
4. Closures. All of the following facilities shall be closed:
Places of public amusement and activity. Whether indoors or outdoors, including but not limited to amusement parks, carnivals, water parks, licensed public or private swimming pools, splash pads, aquariums, zoos, museums, arcades, fairs, children's play centers, playgrounds, funplexes, theme parks, bowling alleys, movie and other theaters, concert and music halls, country clubs, social clubs, and gyms and fitness centers.
Hello from our Elementary Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Roberts-Bray!
So that we can stay connected, Mrs. Roberts-Bray has created a YouTube channel! Every Tuesday and Thursday, I will post a new video that will share what I am reading, a fun digital resources, and a great read aloud! Please visit my YouTube channel, click the subscribe button, and enjoy two videos each week as we continue to celebrate our love for literacy!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMR6w7FhSuhbLDUYaMKVlvA
The link for the Parkside At-Home Instruction is now active on the WASD website. To view your assignments for the week, please visit www.wautomasd.org, then click "Explore", "Parkside At-Home Instruction". For those having difficulties or have any questions, please contact the Parkside office at 920-787-4577.
Until further notice, a secretary will be available to answer the office phone at the following schools during the posted scheduled times and days.
Redgranite Elementary School:
6 AM to 11 AM, Monday and Wednesday
11 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday and Thursday
Riverview Elementary School:
7 AM to 12 PM, Monday - Thursday
Parkside School:
9 AM to 2 PM, Monday - Thursday
Wautoma High School:
8 AM to 1 PM, Monday - Thursday
The link for the Wautoma High School At-Home Instruction is now active on the WASD website. To view your assignments for the week, please visit www.wautomasd.org, then click "Explore", "WHS At-Home Instruction". For those having any difficulties accessing the information, please contact the high school office at 920-787-3354.
The following is a link is additional Internet Resources for Wisconsin Residents during Public Health Emergency.
Website: https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/BroadbandEmergencyInternetResources.aspx
Wautoma Area School Offices will be closed on Friday, March 20. For any questions, please contact the District Office at 920-787-7112. Thank you.
Today the WASD Food Service Staff was able to serve a total of 314 lunches to children up to 18. Food Distribution will continue Monday-Friday until further notice. To find a distribution site, visit https://www.wautomasd.org/o/wasd/news.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2020
Waushara County Food Pantry Is Open and Will Continue Food Distribution During This Time of Concern About Covid-19
We will use a drive through distribution process to protect both volunteers and customers.
We are committed to continuing food distribution to our community during this time of uncertainty about how the Covid-19 virus will impact Waushara County. To conform to the CDC guidelines, and in an abundance of caution, we are instituting a drive through food pick up process. If you participated in our Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution or any of the area Mobile Pantries, this will be familiar to you.
Here is what you need to know:
There will be a check in point where staff will approach your vehicle to gather some information;
They will provide you information about next steps;
Packaged food will be brought to your vehicle;
We will make sure that basic food groups are covered, vegetables, cereal, carbohydrates, and proteins.
We will NOT be able to manage special request/choice items in the same way as usual.
Please be patient as this is a new environment for all of us.
Until further notice WE CANNOT ACCEPT FOOD DONATIONS, we must be able to track the source and distribution process for safety reasons.
We are partnering with other community groups to address the food needs of students that are at home. We will continue to monitor the situation so that we all get through this together.
If you, or someone you care about, need food assistance, please call 715-869-FOOD (3663) for information. Monetary donations should be made out to Waushara County Food Pantry and mailed.
We are open for food distribution every Tuesday and Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Waushara County Food Pantry is located at 220A Oakridge Court in Wautoma.
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Emergency State of Wisconsin Order #5
"Effective at 5 PM on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020, all public and private schools and institutions of higher education in the State of Wisconsin shall close for instructional and extracurricular activities at 5 PM. Such institutions shall remain closed for the duration of the public health emergency or until a subsequent order lifts this specific restriction" Andrea Palm - Wisconsin Department of Health Services
The purpose of this order is to clearly communicate that the April 6th date of a return to school is no longer in effect, and schools are closed indefinitely.
Sincerely,
Tom Rheinheimer - District Administrator
Effective Immediately:
The District Fitness Center is Closed.
The WASD Food Service Staff is working hard today packing lunch and breakfast for all WASD children18 or under. Lunch and breakfast for the next day will be available between 11-11:45 AM starting Wednesday, March 18th at all seven of our meal distribution locations.
Please check our post for locations at Redgranite, Mount Morris and Wautoma. Your child does NOT need to have a parent or guardian with them to pick up meals. For more information about meal distribution, visit https://www.wautomasd.org/article/210777?org=wasd
WASD will be distributing educational materials on Wednesday, March 18. For more information, visit www.wautomasd.org/news?org=wasd.
The Wautoma Area School District has added another Food Distribution Location.
The Wautoma Area School District will also deliver food to the Mt. Morris Community Center on 21st Lane from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM starting on Wednesday, March 18th. Any child ages 18 and under can stop by and pick up a Grab and Go Lunch and a Grab and Go Breakfast for the next day.
En el siguiente enlace podrá encontrar información sobre la distribución de Comida. La información la puede encontrar en la página de Internet del distrito.
Información de horarios, ubicaciones y días que comienza la distribución de alimentos.
https://www.wautomasd.org/article/210777?org=wasd
La mejor manera de manternerse informado con las actualizaciones del distrito Escolar de Wautoma
Porfaovr baje la applicacion del Distrito o visite la pagina de internet wautomasd.org Presione (Spanish) y toda actualizacion sera traducida en español.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
At this time, the Riverview 3rd grade/Parkside 4th grade concert scheduled for Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 at 1:00 PM is postponed until further notice. We thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
Estimados Padres y Guardianes,
En este momento el concierto programado para el Miércoles 29 de Abril para los estudiantes de 3ro y 4to año a la 1 de la tarde se a cancelado hasta nuevo aviso. Le damos las gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
At this time, the K-2 Riverview Elementary concert scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 at 1:00 PM is postponed until further notice. I thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
Estimados Padres y Guardianes,
En estos momentos , el concierto programado el 6 de Mayo a la 1 de la tarde para k-2do grado esta cancelado hasta nuevo aviso. Les damos las gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.
Good Evening,
With Governor Evers' Order of School Closure from 5 PM March 18th up to at least April 6th, the Wautoma Area School District will take Saturday and Sunday to receive greater detail from this order and to determine a course of action to provide students a semblance of an education during this school closure. I will communicate more detailed information and a school schedule for next week through a similar message and a District Facebook post on Sunday evening.
Thank You,
Tom Rheinheimer
District Administrator
The Riverview Book Fair, Vendor Fair, and Spring Egg Hunt that were scheduled for March 21st, have been canceled.
A+ Spring Break Camp is underway! Check out photos from Monday’s trip to UW-Stevens Point
Over 40 Wautoma High School Band and Choir students advanced to the Wisconsin School Music Association State Solo & Ensemble Festival following their performances at the District Festival on Feb. 29 at Mauston High School. Of those who participated, nine instrumental and 12 choral events qualified for the WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Competition to be held on Saturday, April 25, at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Congratulations!
Riverview A+ students finished training at the high school gym tonight in preparation for the A+ warrior competition in April. Training included the rock wall, cargo net, centipede climb and the firecracker ladder!
Interested in learning more about Parenting the Digital Generation? Check out the FACTS Supper on March 16!
Mark your calendars for the Riverview PTO Glow Dance on Friday, March 27!
Redgranite A+ After School Students have been training for the A+ Warrior competition (to be held in April) by practicing on the traverse wall. Students were trained in spotting techniques to help keep each other safe while practicing on the traverse wall.
Parkside A+ After School students in "Let's Imagine" club wrote original stories, then read them to students at the Riverview A+ Program.
Parkside Families are invited to attend the Parkside Family Night on Monday March 23rd, 2020 from 5:30-7:00 PM. There will be giveaways, refreshments, and family friendly activities. It is comic book/ graphic novel themed. Come dressed as your favorite comic book or graphic novel character!
Please sign up on the Google Form if planning on attending. Only one response per Parkside Family is needed. Thank you. https://forms.gle/XiF1ZuYYKHzkugKy5
Parents and Guardians: Please read the communication regarding the Coronavirus from the Wautoma Area School District and Waushara County Health Department.
Due to ACT Testing tomorrow (Tuesday, March 3), ONLY Juniors should report to Wautoma High School. All seniors, sophomores and freshmen should not attend school.
Mr. Mark led Basketball Club with the 3rd - 5th Graders at the Redgranite A+ After School Program!
Mary Ann Shilling from Extension Waushara County - UW-Madison provided a financial literacy program called Dollars During Development for the Kindergarten and 1st Graders at Redgranite A+ After School Program!
January 20th the A+ After School Program offered a FREE field trip day for A+ Students that included Ice Skating at the Waupaca Expo Center.
Congratulations to Riverview's Literacy Students of the Month!
Today at Riverview's Community Meeting, Officer Hendrickson stopped by to help our 1st grade friends introduce our next character trait "Integrity".
Congratulations to Riverview's Student of the Month!
What you need to know about COVID-19.
Thanks to volunteers through the Department of Aging, students at the Parkside A+ After School Program are learning how to crochet!
Sign up now for the Wautoma Kiwanis Autism 5K Run/Walk on May 2, 2020, at the Waushara County Fairgrounds.
Be sure to stop by the 4K Art Show - March 3rd!
Read Across America Week dress-up days are NEXT WEEK!! We can't wait to see you!
Riverview Families - please enter through the front doors tonight and tomorrow for Parent/Teacher Conferences.Thank you!
Por Favor de utilizar la puerta principal por la oficina para asistir a las conferencias esta noche Gracias.
Within the next two weeks, Redgranite, Riverview, and Parkside will host annual Title I meetings. At these meetings, building leadership will share schoolwide strategic plans, highlight current programming, report mid-year progress, and listen to stakeholder feedback. The meetings will be held at the following dates and times.
Redgranite: February 25, 4:00-4:30 pm in library
Riverview: March 2, 4:30 -5:00 pm in library
Parkside: March 2, 5:15 - 5:45 pm in office conference room
The Wautoma Area School District will have a two hour delay this morning, February 18.
Due to the impending snowstorm, all after school activities and events have been canceled this evening, February 17, including A+ After School, practices and clubs. There also will not be a late bus this evening.
Redgranite Families - Don't forget to stop by the library during P/T Conferences and shop at the Book Fair!
Two Parkside 7th graders participated in the Regional Spelling Bee yesterday. Congratulation Larissa for taking 6th, and Addie for taking 1st! She will be headed to the State Spelling Bee in March.
Parkside 7th & 8th grade choir students that were selected to be members of the South Central Conference M.S. Honors Choir worked with a guest conductor all day in Nekoosa on Monday, Feb. 10. It concluded with a concert featuring the music the students had worked. There was also a H.S. Honors Choir that performed that evening.
The Wautoma High School Key Club will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and Vendor Fair on Saturday, March 21, at Riverview Elementary School. Any interested vendors who would like to participate, feel free to contact Ms. Wheaton at wheatont@wautoma.k12.wi.us for more information.
Coming soon to the Riverview Library!
We can't wait to celebrate Read Across America Week 2020 with dress-up days! Get your outfits ready for March 2-6, 2020
Congratulations to our Riverview Friends who show great Determination!
Congratulations to Riverview's Student of the Month!
Parkside's January Character Award Winners and Literacy Students from January 31st School Wide CPR
Thinking about attending one of our schools but don't live in the district? Application for Public School Open Enrollment is Now Open! Apply at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment. Have questions? We are here to assist! registration@wautoma.k12.wi.us
A+ Sponsored Adult Climb night at the Wautoma High School was a great time for all! The next climb night will be on Friday, February 28th from 6-8pm and will be open to district families and employees! If interested please RSVP to Bruce Enck at enckb@wautoma.k12.wi.us
5 Keys to Family Performance with Dr. TJ Rinaldi. 6-7:00pm at Riverview Elementary School Library, Tuesday, February 4th.
5:30-6pm yogurt parfaits, coffee & tea. Sponsored by the A+ After School Program!
Stay informed about Sex Trafficking Feb. 27 at Parkside School 6-7pm.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-Hff7jbGrISN0ZmSjNRWWU0UTBMdWdoSGNrb3NTajRhUFBz/view?usp=sharing
Becoming educated and informing others are ways everyone can be involved with prevention. As
community members, it is critical we know what's happening and the warning signs of victimization.
El Colegio Técnico Fox Valley y el Programa después de escuela A+
Quiere hacerle una cordial invitación a nuestra noche de registración para las Clases de Inglés para Adultos. No se puede perder de esta GRAN OPORTUNIDAD!!
Coronavirus is very common respiratory illness that can be seen throughout the entire year but is more common in the fall and winter months. This virus has been around since the 1960’s. The illness that is making the headlines is a new form of this virus called 2019-CoV. The signs and symptoms are the same as the Common Coronavirus. To avoid getting this or any other virus, follow good hygiene etiquette and encourage your students to do the same.
Signs and Symptoms of Coronavirus and other Respiratory Viruses:
-Runny nose
-Headache
-Cough
-Sore throat
-Fever
-Not feeling well
-Shortness of breath, especially when at rest
How to prevent the spread of viruses:
-Frequently wash your hands with soap and water
-Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
-Avoid close contact with people who are sick
-Cough or sneeze into your elbow/cover your mouth and nose with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands
-Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces as needed
-Stay home if you are sick!
State Health Agency Responds to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/012720.htm
CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Stay healthy and wash your hands!
Influenza season has officially started and students out with respiratory symptoms are on the rise. Don't forget to follow these tips when caring for others with flu like symptoms.
Please Note: The Fitness Flurry scheduled on the WASD Calendar for Saturday, Feb. 1, will not be occurring this year. The event was printed in the WASD Calendar that was mailed out in August.
Redgranite A+ is training for A+ Warrior.
Congratulations to our Riverview Literacy Students of the Month! Great job and keep reading!
Parkside students will have the opportunity to buy flowers and candy conversation hearts for their friends and family starting this week. Pre-sales will be happening from January 21st- 31st, with delivery being February 14th. All proceeds will be going to the Herma Heart Center at the Children's Hospital of Milwaukee.
Parkside students will be celebrating No Name Calling Week this week Jan 21st-24th! We can't wait to see the great outfits this week!
The Wautoma Area School District has worked with Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adam’s Memory), a program of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and the Herma Heart Institute, to implement a comprehensive plan to prevent sudden cardiac death.
The Heart Safe School designation indicates to the public that the school’s staff is trained and prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency. Heart Safe School Designation includes placement of AEDs within schools, implementation of cardiac emergency response plans and drills, and education of school staff on the warning signs and prevention of sudden cardiac death. AEDs are safe and easy to use, making it possible for non-medical personnel to provide rapid defibrillation for victims of all ages.
Project ADAM saves lives by empowering schools and communities to be prepared for a sudden cardiac arrest. Project ADAM programming is implemented in schools across the country and improves the cardiac chain of survival in memory of Adam Lemel, a 17-year-old boy from Whitefish Bay, who collapsed and died while playing basketball at school.
According to the American Heart Association, every year there are 326,200 out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Of those, only about 10.6 percent survive. On any given day, approximately 20 percent of a community is in its schools, including students, teachers, staff and family members. A focused effort on cardiac arrest preparedness in schools is critical to protecting our children and others in the community.
A sudden cardiac arrest is a condition in which abnormal heart rhythms cause the heart’s electrical impulses to suddenly become chaotic. Defibrillation, which delivers an electric shock to the heart, is the only known treatment to stop this chaotic electrical activity. For every minute defibrillation is delayed, the victim’s chances of survival decreases by 7 to 10 percent.
For more information about Project ADAM and how to achieve the Heart Safe School designation at your school, please contact Allison Thompson , Project ADAM Coordinator, ajthompson@chw.org.
Due to the impending snowstorm, all after school activities and events have been canceled this evening, January 17, including A+ After School, practices and clubs. All events are also canceled for tomorrow, January 18.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Redgranite Elementary School during P/T Conferences February 20-21, 2020. We can't wait to see you there!!
Casey's Rewards lets you turn points earned on everyday purchases into donations to our school! Sign up in the Casey's app to participate.
This week is Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week in the State of Wisconsin. Please STOP! …and show your appreciation!
Redgranite A+ After School students made wreaths in Christmas Crafts Club to deliver to the residents at Preston Place in December.
Chess is a popular option during academic time at Redgranite A+ After School Program. Students were able to learn new strategies and practice them during Chess Club in December.
Riverview A+ is partnering with 4-H to offer three 6-8 week Cloverbud programs this school year. At one session in December, students created animal puppets after learning about various types of animals.
This student doesn’t draw attention to herself, but she does what needs to be done. She is a quiet girl who can easily go unnoticed. But her teacher does notice her. I notice her kindness. Being polite is just a part of who she is and how she treats others. I notice her willingness to work hard. She is successful in math, reading, writing, and all other subject areas because she has a desire to learn new things and she is willing to put the time and effort into achieving greatness in these areas. In addition, she can be counted on to be honest and responsible. I know that she will always do the right thing whether I am watching or not. This student is a true representation of all of the Wautoma Area School District character traits and I am truly honored to nominate Amelia Meckelberg as December's Student of the Month.
Congratulations to the Redgranite students who received an award for showing Empathy.
STEM at RV A+ After School in December included creating igloo sculptures (in 20 minutes) in a small group or with a partner using 20 marshmallows and 20 toothpicks.
Parkside A+ After School students show off their homemade weaving looms from weaving club!
Congratulations to Parkside Spelling Bee Champion Champion Larissa and runner up Addie! There were 24 fantastic participants in today's school wide Spelling Bee for 4th-8th graders!
Congratulations to these Riverview students for using EMPATHY in their lives.
Congratulations to our Riverview Student of the Month!
Las clases de ingles para adultos con FVTC comienzan el 4 de febrero a la escuela Parkside! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PAND7yzq52gdcfrpO7kQHMjKbD4y6mwt/view?usp=sharing
Dr. TJ Rinaldi in partnership with the A+ After School Program will present "5 Keys to Family Performance" on February 4th at Riverview Elementary School. Check out the flyer & RSVP! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xsj26Ts-4Jl8V4j2mjdj2xGuKAnz9w8r8knJuOfS1gU/edit?usp=sharing
During the month of December, the 5th Grade Peer Power Leadership group, run by our 4-5 School Counselor Miss Strobl, raised money by selling candy canes to donate money to Father Carr’s Place 2B which is a homeless and food shelter in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
As a follow up to the donation, the group was able to spend time at Father Carr’s Place 2B learning about homelessness and lack of food. They served in the food pantry helping organize food donations.
Many of the students believe that their thoughts of homeless and hungry people have been changed more positively.
Casey's Rewards lets you turn points earned on everyday purchases into donations to our school! Sign up in the Casey's app to participate.
No plans tonight? Swing by the Wautoma/Wild Rose Highway 22 Showdown with the high school games starting at 4:30 PM! While here, stop by the field house lobby to purchase bake sale items as well as tickets for the basket raffle to support the WHS Costa Rica Trip!
Sixteen Wautoma High School sophomores, juniors and seniors were inducted into the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Avispones (Hornets) Chapter, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, during a ceremony held in the high school library on December 19. With 16 inductees, this was the largest induction ceremony held for the Spanish Honors Society since it was established at WHS in 2017. The new inductees included: (back row): Bryan Enriquez, Andrew Momsen, Juleanna Johnson, Harleigh Eagan, Hattie Bray, Bryson Buss, Leah Konieczki, Emily Bohn, Payton Osiecki, Asiah Kossow, Megan Kelly; (front row): Averi Schwersenska, Mallorie Vissers, Delaney Salm and Diana Duran. Not pictured: Dayana Rodriguez- Caballero.
Riverview 1st Graders have been focusing on kindness for the month of December They have done many different activities around the community and in their school. To wrap up the month Mrs. Pietkauskis' and Mrs. Barker's classes decorated cookies for the local police officers and invited the officers to Riverview to pick up the cookies.
Mr. Woyak's 3rd grade friends stopped by the Waushara Senior Center to share a little holiday cheer!
Congratulations to the 2019 Wautoma Esports team on their state championship! They went down to Madison on Saturday to compete in the Division 3 state championship for Overwatch. The team included: Payton, Jack, Neven, Michael, James, Jeremy, Robert, Coach Mr. Barker, and Coach Mr. Plaster. Congrats Wautoma Esports!"
Un Idioma te coloca en un corredor de la vida. Dos idiomas abren cada puerta en el camino.
On Friday night, the WHS Vocal Collective and Jazz Band performed "Jingle Bells" and "Sleigh Ride" during the Hometown Christmas Concert. To hear the two ensembles collaborate again, stop by the WHS Choir Concert tonight as well as the WHS Band Concert next Monday, December 16! Both concerts are scheduled to begin at 7 PM at the McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center.
Congratulations to Riverview's November Character award winners. Great job showing Respect!
Congratulations to Riverview's Literacy Student of the Month and our Student of the Month.
I nominate Olivia Schmidt for Student of the Month based on the character traits of responsibility and determination. In our classroom we focus a lot on having a growth mindset. We recite a daily pledge: “Today I will have a good learning attitude, be an active learner and grow my brain, and be a mindful problem solver.” Olivia takes this pledge to heart. Olivia comes to school with a good learning attitude. She rushes into the classroom everyday with completed homework. Olivia is eager to read, is developing a good reading stamina, and gets excited about what she is reading. Olivia takes responsibility for her own learning and is a mindful problem solver. She frequently uses resources around the room to help her with her learning. During writing and word work time Olivia uses the word wall and other words around the room to figure out how to spell and write words. During math time she uses the number poster and number line. Olivia shows determination with her learning. If something is challenging, she works hard and practices until she gets it. At the beginning of the year, Olivia had trouble writing some of her lowercase letters. Olivia practiced her handwriting in her handwriting packet everyday and her handwriting has improved a lot. It is for these reasons that I am nominating Olivia for student of the month. Redgranite Elementary Mrs. Tompkins
Students at Redgranite received an award today for showing the Character Trait Respect.
Stop at Riverview PTO's holiday vendor fair this Saturday from 9-2. Santa will be there from 12-2. While your there check out how you can win one of these amazing arts and craft baskets that the kindergarten class put together.
On Friday, Mrs. Rector and Mrs. Hopfensperger's friends learned about the effects that water has on different types of wood. They also built a raft using cedar wood and particle board to see which would hold more passengers.
The food drive at Riverview is off to a great start! The Waushara County Christmas Project will be so impressed with all of the generosity our families are showing. The contest/collection will continue until Wednesday December 4th.
WASD participated in the Wisconsin Chili Lunch!
Do you have young students interested in learning cheerleading? Don't forget to sign up for the Winter Kids Cheer Clinic!
Redgranite A+ After School updates from October include homemade lotion, adventure club and Friday all group meetings to work on team building and getting to know each other!
Riverview Student Council is organizing a Food Drive at Riverview School!
They are doing their part to help those in need by collecting food for the Waushara County Community Christmas Food Drive. Non-perishable food items will be collected at Riverview School from November 11th to December 4th. Grade levels are competing to see which grade can bring in the most food items. The food collected helps local families in need.
Keeping An Open Mind!
"The Sandwich Swap" by Queen Rania Al Abdullah is a story about friendship, acceptance, and keeping an open mind. These third grade students learned a lesson and were introduced to a food they had never heard of before, hummus. Keeping with the morale of the story the girls kept an open mind when they tried hummus for the first time.
Thrivent Financial was kind enough to donate money for free reading books to Mrs. Belter’s CPR. These books were chosen with teens aged interests in mind with a variety of reading levels to accommodate every student. When the books arrived, the students were so excited to check them out! Love to see the excitement and the love for reading!
Parkside School 7th grade student Kendall Gustke organized a district-wide student hat day and staff jeans day on Friday, November 8, to help her WASD bus driver, Lupe Cervantes, with costs of treatment for his wife, Yola, as she fights breast cancer. As a result of Kendall’s efforts, the District collected $1,515.68 for the Cervantes Family, which will go towards medical and travel expenses.
This student’s exemplary character is demonstrated day in and day out. He truly is the epitome of all of the Wautoma Area School District character traits. He is honest, dependable, trustworthy, and responsible. He is respected by his peers and adults here at Redgranite. He is always considerate of others and he always looks to find the positive in every situation. He is also willing to lend a helping hand to his fellow students and his teachers when needed. He is a true leader in and out of the classroom. Over the years, his determination and commitment to learning has led him to great successes with his academics. With such great character, he certainly has a bright future ahead of him. It is with honor and admiration that I nominate Korban Withall as Redgranite's October Student of the Month.
Students at Redgranite received an award today for showing the Character Trait Responsibility.
Congratulations!!
Back Row: Dallas, Madalynn and Perrin
Front Row Wyllow, Jediah and Jace
Thank you Dairy Queen for treating us to Dilly Bars today!
Congratulations to Gwyn and Emma, Riverview's Literacy Students of the Month!
Congratulations to Jersey, Riverview's Student of the Month!
Third grade students at Redgranite recently read a book titled Third Grade Angels written by Jerry Spinelli. In writing class they learned about the parts of a friendly letter and how to compose a friendly letter. They then wrote a letter to author Jerry Spinelli giving him praise for writing a book filled with surprises that kept them on the edge of their seats. The letters were sent off and the children are patiently awaiting a reply. Pictured above are Ian Moldenhauer, Amelia Meckelberg, and Monica Hansen.
On Tuesday, October 28th The HS had special guest, Micheal T Borchardt, Staff Sergeant United States Army and Joshua F. Withers, Sergeant First Class United States Army serving hot lunch to the students! Thank you for your time and service!
Riverview's Storybook Pumpkin Patch is ready for visitors! Be sure to stop by and vote for your favorite tonight at the Family Fun Fall Festival!
More pictures can be found here --
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DuzRrx2K0ew7GWlN7ZTygEx9qaHGasDg?usp=sharing
Riverview Families -
We are excited to see you tomorrow night at the Family Fall Fun Festival!
Please begin your quest at the front door and then follow the winding path to experience each adventure!
(Costumes are encouraged, but not required)
Mrs. Hopfensperger's class spent the day trying to learn to love spiders. They learned some fun facts about spiders and made a fun spider hat in math by putting the numbers in order.
Join us!
Riverview A+ After School started new clubs in October including Macrame! Students learned and practiced tying macrame knots to create a hanging clay pot holder. What skilled students we have at A+!
Redgranite A+ After School Students started "reading buddies" in September and participate in hands on learning activities during homework time when they do not have homework (such as puzzles & fraction bingo).
Over the last couple of weeks the 3rd grade students at Riverview have had a great time learning all about the Scientific Method. One of their favorite experiments was figuring out which liquid would dissolve candy corn the fastest. They all really enjoyed being scientists!
This morning at approximately 10:00 AM, a Wautoma High School student left the building in an angry manner without permission. The student went toward the Bird Creek Park Area. To ensure the safety of this student and all students/staff at Parkside School and Wautoma High School, we placed both Parkside School and Wautoma High School on Soft Lock Down/Shelter in Place until the student was safely placed in custody. With the assistance of law enforcement we were able to secure the student at 11:30 AM and the Soft Lock Down/Shelter in Places were lifted at both schools.
Today Mrs. Wagner's second graders and Ms. Lyons' kindergartners had book buddies. The second graders brought their book boxes to the kindergartners. The students read stories, shared book knowledge, and showed what great readers do!
Hailey recently won 1st place in the Wautoma Fire Department coloring contest for Fire Prevention Week! Congratulations!
Last day! Pick up a paper application today at any of the school offices or apply online by clicking the following link https://bit.ly/2XAZnUo Once you are logged into IC, go to More//Meal Benefits to begin the process. You only have to do one application per family per year.
It is National School Lunch week this week! October 14th- 18th! We are celebrating YOU eating school lunch! Check out our new lunch menu this week by going on www.wautomasd.org, click on EXPLORE, then on DINING!
Apply online by clicking the following link https://bit.ly/2XAZnUo Once you are logged into IC, go to More//Meal Benefits to begin the process. You only have to do one application per family per year.
Fall Ball fun at Riverview, sponsored by A+
The Reach The Peak Event Fundraiser is this Saturday, October 12th. The Event benefits the A+ After School Programs providing funding for enrichment programs to build academic & life skills as well as expand youth horizons! Students in the A+ Program at Parkside helped fold shirts & stuff goodie bags for the race this week as a community service activity!
Parkside is looking for more pictures of veterans for our annual Veteran's Day video. Please send pictures of veterans in your family or in your friend group with your Parkside students, then we can take a pictures of them holding the picture for our annual Veteran's Day presentation. We will be taking these pictures until October 28th. The more student pictures the better! If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Shepard.
Happy Apple Crunch Day!
Please visit the link below for more images.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n1GQtueRZJ52FsTun0CTsA7n34aHVHnG?usp=sharing
The Wautoma Area School District will be hosting Parent/Teacher Conferences at each school tonight and tomorrow morning.
The high school will be holding parent/teacher conferences in the center gym at the following times:
Thursday, October 10: 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Friday, October 11: 7:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Please note: Redgranite, Riverview and Parkside conferences are by appointment only. For more information, please contact the school office.
There is no A+ After School tonight and no classes will be held for students tomorrow.
Parent Book Club and Student Book Club information below. Be sure to stop by the atrium at Riverview for more information. You may sign up in person, or with the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq2EaFuVmkp65jHdp45cl96-RoIxpQyU3brww0yVp6HYlapA/viewform
Pete the Cat came to Riverview and Redgranite this week! He stopped by to talk about the Book Fair and give Groovy hugs and lots of high fives!
Many pictures can be found at the link below.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17egz8Ykn0WYSeSBlAHzF9MUSgzAZba3x?usp=sharing
Join us today at noon!
Today! Mini Food show starts at 4:30 pm-6:30 pm in the WHS cafeteria! Come check it out!
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 10th, during P/T conferences only! Located in the high school cafeteria! Try FREE samples of food that is offered to our students on the current breakfast and lunch menu including many new items to be considered on the school menus by student / parent vote! Redgranite, Riverview, Parkside and WHS students & parents are welcome to attend!
FREE/REDUCED MEAL BENEFITS REMINDER!! If you applied for and are receiving Free/Reduced meal benefits for your students from last school year 2018-19, those benefits will expire on October 14, 2019. You must reapply for benefits by this date in order to see if you qualify for benefits to continue for school year 2019-20. If no application is received and processed, your status will go to paid after this date and you must apply funds to your students accounts. For your convenience and privacy, you can apply for free or reduced lunch for the 2019/2020 school year online by clicking the following link https://bit.ly/2XAZnUo Once you are logged into IC, go to More//Meal Benefits to begin the process. You only have to do one application per family per year.
The Wautoma Area School District is currently having technical difficulties with the phone service. If you are in need of contacting the school, a secretary, teacher or administrator, and are unable to reach someone, please email District Office Administrative Assistant Katie Schaefer at schaeferk@wautoma.k12.wi.us.
First graders in Redgranite are finishing their Monarch Butterfly unit by participating in the Symbolic Migration Project. The Symbolic Migration unites children across North America through the migration of symbolic ambassador butterflies. The students created symbolic monarch butterflies and sent them to Mexico. Children who live beside the monarchs’ winter sanctuaries in Mexico will protect the paper butterflies and return them in the spring. Through the Symbolic Migration, students are united by the monarch butterfly and celebrate its spectacular migration. They learn authentic lessons of conservation and international cooperation.
This Thursday!! Try FREE samples of food that is offered to our students on the current breakfast and lunch menu including many new items to be considered on the school menus by student / parent vote! Redgranite, Riverview, Parkside and WHS students & parents are welcome to attend!
Need to find out if child's immunization status is up-to-date? Contact the Waushara County Health Department!
During P/T conferences on October 10th only!
Mrs. Roberts-Bray and Mrs. Kintigh can't wait for you to stop by the Book Fairs at Riverview and Parkside!
Specific hours for each Fair will be shared at each building.
Girls in the A+ After School running club at Parkside trained at Mt. Morris on Monday!
Congratulations to the Riverview Student of the Month!
WASD Nutrition Department is looking for responsible high school students who would be interested in running our Grab and Go Breakfast Cart at the high school. This is a paid hourly position. Incentives include a $25.00 scholarship from the Food Service Department each year that you work with the Grab and Go Breakfast Cart. You will also have a chance to take part in fun school breakfast contest with the potential to win cash prizes. The hours are from 7:10- 7:55 am daily. Basic job duties include: Stock cart with breakfast items, start up, maintain and operate portable laptop and use the infinite campus program. Must be honest, responsible and accountable, able to arrive at school by 7:10 am, have general computer skills, the ability to work well with others and follow food safety and sanitation guidelines. A full job description is available by request. Please contact Tami Stansbury Food Service Director 920.787.7112 ext. 1011 or stansburyt@wautoma.k12.wi.us. This is an equal employment opportunity.
October 10th, 2019 It’s Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch Time,
Wautoma Area School District is joining schools, preschools, colleges and individuals across the Great Lakes Region states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio in celebrating National Farm to School Month by crunching into locally grown apples from Johnny’s Orchard located in Wautoma, WI. In celebration of the sixth annual Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch at NOON local time!
Each student will be provided with a fresh locally grown apple at no charge to be able to participate in the event regardless if they eat school meals or not!
This collective crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and local food initiatives throughout the Great Lakes Region.
This opportunity is brought to you by WASD Food Service Department
and John Blader of Johnny’s Orchard, Wautoma, WI. For more information, or to crunch with us, please contact Tami Stansbury, Wautoma Area School District Food Service Director at (920) 787-7112.
For information on Johnny’s Orchard, please call (920) 572-3213.
For more information about the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch, visit
http://www.cias.wisc.edu/applecrunch
Last night, the Wisconsin State School Board Association honored Wautoma Area School Board President Ross Peterson with the Level 1 Board Member Recognition during the fall regional meeting in the Wisconsin Dells. To receive recognition by the WASB, school board members need to earn points for attending WASB and NSBA events and participating in specific activities. Pictured with Ross Peterson is WASB Executive Director John Ashley.
1st Grader at Riverview in Mrs. Jackowski, Mrs. Barker, and Mrs. Pietkauskis' classes celebrated Walked to School day today by taking a walk to the Waushara County Court House. They spent time talking about how to walk to school safely and what they need to do to be responsible citizen when out walking in the community.
FREE/REDUCED MEAL BENEFITS REMINDER!!
If you applied for and are receiving Free/Reduced meal benefits for your students from last school year 2018-19, those benefits will expire on October 14, 2019. You must reapply for benefits by this date in order to see if you qualify for benefits to continue for school year 2019-20. If no application is received and processed, your status will go to paid after this date and you must apply funds to your students accounts.
For your convenience and privacy, you can apply for free or reduced lunch for the 2019/2020 school year online by clicking the following link https://bit.ly/2XAZnUo Once you are logged into IC, go to More//Meal Benefits to begin the process. You only have to do one application per family per year.
Members of the Wautoma Varsity Volleyball Team honored their senior athletes, Mackenzie Thom, Giselle Cervantes, Brenna Coron and Cheyenne Young, prior to the final South Central Conference home game against the Nekoosa Papermakers last night.
Last night, the Wautoma High School Volleyball Teams held a Pink Night in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month when they competed against the Nekoosa Papermakers in their final home game of the regular season. According to WHS Athletic Director Adam Vaughan, the volleyball teams raised over $1,500! Congratulations!
Don't forget to lace up your sneakers tomorrow and join children across the world as they walk to school in support of good health, safe communities and a clean environment.
For all Redgranite, Riverview, Parkside and WHS students and parents! Join us!
Congratulations to Parkside's Character Award Winners, Student of the Month, and Literacy Students of the Month who were given awards on Friday September 27th.
The countdown to Riverview and Parkside's Book Fairs continue! Only 11 more days!
Specifics for each building will be shared soon.
STUDENTS- EAT SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND WIN!
Starting this week, September 30th!
Students who eat school breakfast EVERYDAY will be entered to
WIN a FREE A la carte item or other prizes!!
One winner announced weekly!
Students MUST eat school breakfast every day of that week to be eligible to win!
Did you know school breakfast is free to all students at WASD regardless of income!
Hippie Day at Redgranite
Happy Hippie Day!
For more Riverview photos, please visit the district Facebook page or the link below.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-Lok7DlLdLZ5IUEr0lODGdWQ-E6s6lXm?usp=sharing
Sports Day at Redgranite
Mark your calendar to Walk to School on Wednesday, October 2!
FREE/REDUCED MEAL BENEFITS REMINDER!!
If you applied for and are receiving Free/Reduced meal benefits for your students from last school year 2018-19, those benefits will expire on October 14, 2019. You must reapply for benefits by this date in order to see if you qualify for benefits to continue for school year 2019-20. If no application is received and processed, your status will go to paid after this date and you must apply funds to your students accounts.
For your convenience and privacy, you can apply for free or reduced lunch for the 2019/2020 school year online by clicking the following link https://bit.ly/2XAZnUo Once you are logged into IC, go to More//Meal Benefits to begin the process. You only have to do one application per family per year.
Riverview students and staff showed off their awesome athletic gear today!
For more pictures visit our Facebook page or the link below
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-GyDH1ebp86aZwgEAfMx_EjghqNbTZyO?usp=sharing
Happy Harry Potter and house color day!
For more pictures from Riverview, please visit our Facebook page or visit the folder linked below.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-Gt8hvH8eqSWG0i4o0aLTSFGQh17Ql5V?usp=sharing
For our homecoming this week we have several special guests serving up the hot lunch at each of our schools!
The high school athletes will be wearing their sports jerseys and serving the students hot lunch at Redgranite, Riverview and Parkside on Wednesday and Thursday this week! We also have special guest, Wautoma's very own former Wisconsin Badger and Green Bay Packer player, Jared Abbrederis, serving school hot lunch at the high school on Friday!
Riverview enjoyed a sleepy first day of Homecoming week in our jammies!
Please visit Facebook or the link below for more images.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-7ioy3VXr7-TK64KNnjCKqL66JZTXOZX?usp=sharing
Mrs. Walbrun's class had a great time yesterday at the Waushara County Historical Museum. The students loved seeing all of the great artifacts, and hearing from the knowledgeable volunteers. We went on the field trip because we are in the middle of learning all about Wautoma and Waushara County in Social Studies. We are very lucky to have such a great resource in our community.
In case you forgot what color your child should wear tomorrow....
PJ Day at Redgranite for Homecoming.
EAT SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND WIN!
Students who eat school breakfast EVERYDAY will be entered to
WIN a FREE A la carte item or other prizes!!
One winner announced weekly!
Students MUST eat school breakfast every day of that week to be eligible to win!
Did you know school breakfast is free to all students at WASD regardless of income!
First graders in Redgranite were introduced to chrome books today. They practiced logging in, going to Google Classroom, and exploring the assignments. Mrs. Tompkins is very proud of their determination and patience!
Need to find out if child's immunization status is up-to-date? Contact the Waushara County Health Department!
Congrats to the Wautoma High School Varsity Volleyball Team! The Lady Hornets took home the gold at Mayville today!
Why Eat School Lunch?
School lunch offers students a nutritious menu variety that follows the Dietary Guidelines for Americans which recommend that no more than 30% of calories come from fat and less than 10% from saturated fat. Regulations also establish a standard for school lunches to provide one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowances of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium and calories. Students that eat meals served through the National School Lunch Program are more likely to be at a healthy weight. NSLP participants are more likely to consume vegetables, milk, milk products, and meat than those students packing their lunch from home.
How Do I Apply For Free Lunch? Do I Need to be Income Qualified? Yes, see income guidelines on our school website under Food Service. Applications are available in any of our school offices. You may also apply online by going to www.wautomasd.org click on Explore> Parents And Students> Infinite Campus Portal. You only have to do one application per family
The Book Fair Countdown has begun! Only 21 days!!
October 10th and 11th Book Fairs will be open during Parent/Teacher Conferences at Riverview and at Parkside!
More details will be sent home closer to the event.
Today is National School Backpack Awareness Day! Read more here!
We can't wait to see 4K families tonight! Please enter through the main office doors.
Don't forget....Riverview, Parkside and WHS School Picture Days are scheduled for this week!
Riverview (T/TH 4K-3rd Grade): Tuesday
Riverview (M/W 4K): Wednesday
WHS: Wednesday
Parkside School Picture Day: Friday
We can't wait to see Kindergarten - 3rd grade Riverview families tonight or tomorrow at Parent 101 Night. Please enter through the main doors, students can proceed to the gym and parents/guardians to your child's classroom.
On Friday night, the Pee Wee and WHS Cheerleaders brought spirit to the stands during the first half of the home football game against Westfield. During half time, the K-2 Pee Wee Football players and their coaches took to the field to play in front of the fans under the lights.
WASD Students enjoyed locally grown honey crisp apples on the lunch menu today!
This week Mrs. Walbrun's class really enjoyed getting to adopt a "pet" that they can read to each night.
Riverview 4K families
Riverview Families
Did you know our school offers
FREE BREAKFAST TO ALL STUDENTS!
Our breakfast program offers the students a healthy balanced breakfast that they need to get set for a busy school day!
Students in Mrs. Shepard's 6th grade class are determining when reading is fantastic and what happens when reading goes terribly wrong for them. They were put into small groups and then as a whole group, they made a master list so they can use this to overcome some of the stumbling points of reading and how to focus on what is in their control. Some reasons of why reading is difficult include when they are distracted, when seating is uncomfortable or they are reading a book too hard for them. Some reasons of why reading is not positive include when they get to choose their book, they can reread a book and when they have a personal connection to the text. We are off to a great start this year.
Wautoma Area School District bus drivers recently participated in a Human Trafficking Training, with collaboration and information from Department of Homeland Security and the Blue Campaign, and Truckers Against Trafficking. All of our drivers are now "Busing on the Lookout" (BOTL) this year; to help keep our youth and community safe while our Nation continues to fight the 2nd largest crime in our nation. Thank you to all our drivers for participating in this training.
New Teen and Caregiver Support Groups are being offered in Wautoma.
Meal and Milk Prices
You can make lunch payments online by using Infinite Campus. Payments made before October 1, will avoid the $2.00 processing fee!
The first few weeks before school started the WASD nutrition staff attend several training's and a back to school food show where nutrition staff were introduced to new products that we can serve to our students. The nutrition staff had food safety and sanitation training presented by the local health inspector, learned about cooking and serving nutritious and eye appealing meals to our students, adding flavor to our school meals without adding extra sodium and had many hands on training's such as knife cutting skills, how to use an epipen, how to recognize a food allergy, cross contamination and more taught by school Nurse Cari. We are ready for a great start to the new school year!
Congratulations to Braeley and Ryker!
The winners of the Riverview and Redgranite Library door prize. Thank you to all of our families who stopped by during open house to say Hello!
For your convenience and privacy, you can apply for free or reduced lunch for the 2019/2020 school year online by clicking the following link:
https://bit.ly/2XAZnUo Once you are logged into IC, go to More//Meal Benefits to begin the process.
You only have to do one application per family per year.
You may also make lunch payments online by using Infinite Campus. Payments made before October 1, will avoid the $2.00 processing fee!
You can download a paper application off of the district website at www.wautomasd.org or off of our new WASD app. Download the app on Android:http://bit.ly/2Y9vUx1 or iPhone: https://apple.co/2IXdzgb.
Or you can go to any of our school offices for a paper application.
Did you know we serve breakfast FREE to ALL students regardless of income!
New to Parkside cafeteria this year! We added a new seasoning bar on the hot lunch line. Students are able to season their food on their own using different herbs and spices. We also updated the cafeteria tables to individual seats and in our school colors!
These Super Summer Readers were caught reading all over the place! Fantastic job!
Visit this folder to view all images.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X88LbWoe4MAI9Jumpr5ZYQUTB46sdOg3?usp=sharing
Just in time for the school year! Alliance team members Charles Lang and Jeff Borchardt donated and delivered a new washer and dryer this afternoon to the Wautoma Area School District. Jeff and Charles are Wautoma area residents. Several student-athletes and coaches were on hand at the high school for the delivery. We are proud to support area schools and communities! #LeadingPerformance
Throughout the week, WHS Instrumental Director Kristin Albright held Band Camp to allow students time to practice for the upcoming Redgranite Labor Day Parade and start preparing their annual field show.
Mark your calendar!
Riverview and Redgranite families -
Beekle can't wait to see you tonight (3K/4K only) or tomorrow (K-3 and K-5) at Open House!
Be sure to stop by the library and enter your name for a chance to take him home.
Riverview 1st-3rd grade friends and Redgranite 1st-5th grade friends - remember to bring your Summer Reading Bingo cards to the library too!
Check out the fall classes being offered at FVTC Regional Center here in Wautoma!
Are you ready to kick-off the 2019-20 School Year? Stop by WASD Open Houses this week to meet the administrative team, teachers and support staff! Hope to see you there!
Tuesday:
-Riverview PK-4K: 3:00-5:00 PM
Wednesday:
-Redgranite Elementary: 4:00-5:00 PM
-Riverview Elementary: 4:00-5:00 PM
-Parkside: 5:00-6:00 PM
-WHS: 6:00-7:00 PM
The issue with online payments through Infinite Campus has been resolved. Please see the post in the parent portal which includes a document on how to pay fees and set up a payment account. Thank you for your patience as we worked through this issue. Should you continue to have problems please email registration@wautoma.k12.us
The online billing feature in Infinite Campus is back up and running. Parents and guardians who were having difficulties paying registration fees earlier this week, will now be able to login and pay. Thanks for your understanding the past few days!
Wautoma Area School District will be Busing on the Lookout (BOTL) this year!
When building an army to fight a crime like human trafficking, the bus industry has a key role to fill. Through their sheer numbers, extensive travels, and the nature of their jobs, members of the bus industry—commercial and school—are uniquely positioned to provide an extra set of eyes and ears for law enforcement in recovering victims and arresting traffickers.
Our bus drivers are the eyes, and ears of the road, rest stops, sporting events, tourist areas, and other places where trafficking may occur. Human Traffickers use bus terminals and bus stops as recruiting areas when they are looking for vulnerable people. Primary minors, young adults, to exploit, hence the reason why our school district is enforcing education on the 2nd largest crime in our nation!
https://youtu.be/xXxBd-UkF_g
Where are you reading this summer??
Riverview and Redgranite families - please continue to share pictures of "Where you are reading" this summer! Please email images to Mrs. Roberts-Bray roberts-brayb@wautoma.k12.wi.us
Do you have a teen interested in babysitting? Sign up for the Fall Home Alone Babysitting Safety Class at FVTC Regional Center here in Wautoma. Click on the image for more information!
Interested in learning more about what Wautoma Area School District has to offer? Visit us in the Commercial Building at the Waushara County Fair! Mention this notification and receive a prize (while supplies last)! #SwarmSquad
Need help registering your children for next school year? Visit us in the Commercial Building at the Waushara County Fair! Mention this notification and receive a prize (while supplies last)! #SwarmSquad
Gather some friends and perform the Wautoma School Song at the Wautoma Area School District Booth in the Commercial Building at the Waushara County Fair to receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last)! #SwarmSquad
Find out more about all the cool features the new WASD App has to offer when you stop by Wautoma Area School District Booth located inside the Commercial Building at the fair! Mention this notification and receive a prize! #SwarmSquad
Interested in learning more about what Wautoma Area School District has to offer? Visit us in the Commercial Building at the Waushara County Fair! Mention this notification and receive a prize (while supplies last)! #SwarmSquad
Need help registering your children for next school year? Visit us in the Commercial Building at the Waushara County Fair! Mention this notification and receive a prize (while supplies last)! #SwarmSquad
Gather some friends and perform the Wautoma School Song at the Wautoma Area School District Booth in the Commercial Building at the Waushara County Fair to receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last)! #SwarmSquad
Find out more about all the cool features the new WASD App has to offer when you stop by Wautoma Area School District Booth located inside the Commercial Building at the fair! Mention this notification and receive a prize! #SwarmSquad
Interested in learning more about what Wautoma Area School District has to offer? Visit us in the Commercial Building at the Waushara County Fair! Mention this notification and receive a prize (while supplies last)! #SwarmSquad
Need help registering your children for next school year? Visit us in the Commercial Building at the Waushara County Fair! Mention this notification and receive a prize (while supplies last)! #SwarmSquad
Gather some friends and perform the Wautoma School Song at the Wautoma Area School District Booth in the Commercial Building at the Waushara County Fair to receive a free t-shirt! #SwarmSquad
Stop by the Wautoma Area School District Booth at the Waushara County Fair and meet the administrators! Mention this notification and receive a prize (while supplies last)! #SwarmSquad
The WHS cheerleaders started practice this week! They have been working hard to learn cheers, sideline dances, and stunting. We also want to thank two of our cheer alums, Jennifer Liu and Sky Sharp, for volunteering their time to help get the girls ready for the season! We hope to see you all on August 23rd at 7pm when our football team takes on Laconia! Go Hornets!
Find out more about all the cool features the new WASD App has to offer when you stop by Wautoma Area School District Booth located inside the Commercial Building at the fair! Mention this notification and receive a prize! #SwarmSquad
Need help registering your children for school? Visit us in the exhibit hall at the Waushara County Fair! Mention this notification and receive a prize! #SwarmSquad
Gather some friends and perform the Wautoma School Song at the Wautoma Area School District Booth in the Commercial Building at the Waushara County Fair to receive a free t-shirt! #SwarmSquad
Wautoma Area School District is at the Waushara County Fair! Check out our booth inside the Commercial Building! Mention this notification and receive a prize! #SwarmSquad
Throughout the week, WHS Vocal Music Director Josh Barker held a Choir Camp to allow incoming freshman the chance to learn more about the choir program, as well as provide an opportunity for the entire cast of "Footloose" to work on their upcoming fall musical.
Seniors! Get a jump start on your college applications during the WHS College & Career Boot Camp this Monday!
The Wautoma High School Football Team volunteered for the annual Augustfest Duck Races in downtown Wautoma this past Saturday.
Last week, the WHS Football Team has officially started practice. Check out some practices photos here!
On Monday, August 12, Culver’s in Wautoma will donate 10% of all sales to the Vision 2020 Backpack Nutrition Program to help meet the need within the community. This donation will also be matched by a Madison-based foundation! Hope to see you there!
For those wondering what supplies are need for the upcoming school year, check out the school supplies lists here:
Parkside: https://5il.co/87s2
Redgranite: https://5il.co/8f0t
Riverview: https://5il.co/87yi
WHS: https://5il.co/88gp
Don't forget to download the new Wautoma Area School District App from the app store! You can find all of the lists under "Documents".
Attention Seniors! Don't forget about the upcoming College & Career Boot Camp at Wautoma High School on Monday, August 19! For more information, contact Mrs. McCarthy-Cardoso.
The Vision 2020 Backpack Nutrition Program is kicking off the annual Packer Backer Campaign to raise funds to meet local needs. All funds are used to purchase food and program supplies.
Teachers from Riverview are spending the day in Madison today reaffirming their knowledge and passion for the Nurtured Heart Approach. We can't wait to put our knowledge into practice!
Don't forget to check inside the Central Wisconsin Resorter this week as the new 2019-2020 Wautoma Area School District Calendar will be delivered to mailboxes in the area!
Looking for the updated school listing of events? Check inside the Central Wisconsin Resorter this week as the new 2019-2020 Wautoma Area School District Calendar will be delivered to mailboxes in the area!
The Back to School Bash will be held this Saturday, August 10, in the Demonstration Room of the Waushara County Courthouse. Backpacks filled with school supplies will be available for purchase at $2 each on a first come, first serve basis. Proof of residency and/or proof that child attends a school located in Waushara County is required.
The Fall Athletic seasons are fast approaching. Make sure to register online through Infinite Campus and get your physicals up to date.
Starting dates:
Football - Aug 5th
Cheer - Aug 12th
XC- Aug 19th
Soccer - Aug 19th
Volleyball - Aug 19th
GO HORNETS!!!
The Department of Human Services is partnering with the A+ After School Program to provide a "Becoming a Love & Logic Parent" Creating Respectful and Responsible Kids 5 week class this fall! Call to register by August 29th! All info is on the flyer.
The Back to School Bash will be held on Saturday, August 10th in the Demonstration Room of the Waushara County Courthouse. Backpacks filled with school supplies will be available for purchase at $2 each on a first come, first serve basis. Proof of residency and/or proof that child attends a school located in Waushara County is required.
On-line registration for Friday night pick up is now open at: http://bit.do/BTSB2019preregistration and will remain open through July 31st. Friday night pick up is only available for those who pre-register.
Reminder to all 6th Grade Parents!
Catch up with the latest student stories, sports scores, and news updates. It’s Everything WASD, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2Y9vUx1 or iPhone: https://apple.co/2IXdzgb.
Any returning or incoming high school athlete interested in participating in a fall sport should attend the informational meeting on Monday, July 22. Early registration will be held from 5-5:30 PM, followed by the parent/athlete meeting in the PAC from 5:30-6 PM.
Don't forget to stop by Culvers in Wautoma today from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM and 5 to 8 PM to support the WHS Spanish students fundraiser for their Summer 2020 Costa Rica Trip. Throughout the day, students will be cleaning trays and tables, delivering food and greeting guests as well as other duties requested. So, don't forget to stop in and support the WHS students and their adventure abroad!
For your convenience and privacy, you can apply for free or reduced lunch for the 2019/2020 school year online by clicking the following link https://bit.ly/2XAZnUo Once you are logged into IC, go to Application/Forms to begin the process. You only have to do one application per family, per year.
You may also make lunch payments online by using Infinite Campus. Payments made before October 1, will avoid the $2.00 processing fee!
We are loving our new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2Y9vUx1 or iPhone: https://apple.co/2IXdzgb.
Get a jump start on the 2019-2020 School Year!
Wautoma athletes hard at work
Our students had a great time at Camp Parkside!
Calm Coloring at Camp Parkside
We’re thrilled to announce Wautoma Area School District’s new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2Y9vUx1 or iPhone: https://apple.co/2IXdzgb.
The Back to School Bash will be held on Saturday, August 10th in the Demonstration Room of the Waushara County Courthouse. Backpacks filled with school supplies will be available for purchase at $2 each on a first come, first serve basis. Proof of residency and/or proof that child attends a school located in Waushara County is required.
On-line registration for Friday night pick up is now open at: http://bit.do/BTSB2019preregistration and will remain open through July 31st. Friday night pick up is only available for those who pre-register.
Get a jump start on the 2019-2020 School Year!
Reminder: Online registration opens Monday, July 1, for the 2019-2020 School Year.
