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December 2023
Community Connect Newsletter
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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Happy Holidays! Wishing you all the joys of the season and happiness throughout the coming year.
As I reflect on the past year, I'm grateful for our students, teachers, staff, parents, and community. Thank you for being an integral part of Lake Geneva Schools' journey. Your dedication and involvement ensure our schools remain a beacon of educational excellence in our community.
Have a wonderful holiday break!
Peter C. Wilson, Ph.D.
Superintendent
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2023 WIAA D2 State Football Champions
Congratulations to Badger High School, the 2023 WIAA Division 2 State Football Champions.
In their first-ever trip to the championship game, Badger defeated Waunakee 34 to 33 to secure their first state title at Camp Randall Stadium on Friday, November 17.
Photo Credit: Brett Johnsen
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High School Coach of the Year
On November 22, 2023, Badger High School Coach Matt Hensler was named the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA)/Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Year.
In his 17th year as head coach of the Badgers, Hensler and his team brought home the school's first state football title. On Nov. 17, the Badgers completed a perfect 14-0 season with a thrilling 34-33 victory over Waunakee in the WIAA Division 2 State Championship at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.
Photo Credit: Brett Johnsen
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Star Center Elementary
"The Gingerbread Boy"
Choir Concert
Star Center Elementary held its Holiday Concert, "The Gingerbread Boy," on December 14th. Students from kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade got to perform for their loved ones and did a fantastic job preparing and performing!
Click on the video to view their concert!
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Number Corner in Action at
Central-Denison Elementary
The 3rd graders in Mrs. Peters' class start everyday with Number Corner. They review a wide variety of math concepts, and each month, they have a new focus. In the month of December the 3rd graders are finding the mass of different objects.
Students make predictions of the mass of multiple objects based on the mass of one object.
In the pictures, a student found the mass of one eraser and then used that information to calculate the mass of three erasers.
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2024-2025 4K Registration
Enrollment begins January 2nd, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year. Lake Geneva Schools offers half-day and full-day 4K at Central-Denison Elementary and Star Center Elementary. Enroll online below!
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2023-2024 Academic Calendar
Click below to review the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar.
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2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Click below to review the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar.
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Eastview Elementary Food Drive
Eastview Elementary held their annual Food Drive at the end of November.
All donations helped the community in so many ways! All items were donated to the local food pantry and was very successful.
Eastview Student Council members are pictured with all the donations before they left Eastview Elementary.
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Lake Geneva Schools Communication Protocol | |
Whom do I contact with a question or suggestion?
Lake Geneva Schools’ communication protocols help promote direct, open, and respectful interactions so that we quickly and efficiently resolve problems and concerns. The communication protocol starts with the staff member closest to the situation, as that person usually has the most information. However, at times, additional personnel are required to resolve specific concerns. Click here for more information and to view the Lake Geneva Schools Communication Matrix.
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Bullying, Harassment, School Safety Reporting
If you have information regarding bullying, harassment, or other non-emergency school safety concerns and would like to report this information, please click here to learn more, fill out a school-specific reporting form to the best of your knowledge, and submit it.
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Lake Geneva Middle School Winter Concerts
Lake Geneva Middle School students had successful Orchestra and Band concerts! All the students worked hard to make their concerts special for all to hear.
Click below to view the Band and Orchestra concerts if you missed them!
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Maple Park Charter School Heads to
Admiral's School Game
Maple Park students and families had the opportunity to build community and relationships through a day filled with fun and learning at the Admiral's School Game! Students in grades 4k-8th and their parent/guardians took a field trip to the Panther Arena in Milwaukee, WI. While at the game, students were able to learn about the games of hockey and how it connects to Physical Education, Math, and Science.
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Lake Geneva Community Career, College, and Job Fair hosted by Lake Geneva Schools | | |
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Thursday, March 14
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Badger High School
This event is open to all Geneva Lakes area families, not just Badger High School students.
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*Attention Businesses and Colleges*
‣ If you are interested in hiring for summer employment, we can help!
‣ If you are hoping to find long-term hires, we can help!
‣ If you are looking to promote your post-secondary institution, we can help!
‣ If you simply want to speak with students and families about a rewarding career, we can help!
‣ If you are interested in offering an informational presentation regarding a career choice or path, please let us know!
Please click the button to the left to formally express interest in participating in the fair. We will be contacting you in the early to mid-winter months with more details.
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Senator Nass Presents Citation to Badger Football
Senator Steve Nass attended the Lake Geneva-Genoa City Union (Badger) High School District Board meeting to present a citation that he and Representative Tyler August, issued to commend and congratulate the Badger Football Team and Coach Matt Hensler for winning the 2023 WIAA Division 2 State Football Championship. Notably, Senator Nass arranged for the USA and State of Wisconsin flags to be flown over the Capitol on the day of the championship game, a symbolic gesture underscoring the team's success. These flags were then formally presented to commemorate the significant victory.
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Badger School Board Award | |
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The following Badger High School performing arts students were honored as Achievement Plus Award Recipients. They were nominated by Mr. Stoltenberg, Badger High School Theater Director.
Sydney Krause was honored for her role in the fall musical and the One-Act play. Her hard work contributed to the success of the musical. In addition, Sydney's talent and efforts were instrumental in helping the One-Act Play advance to State and receive the Critic’s Choice award.
Danny Tanner was honored for stepping into a major role two days prior to the Regional One-Act Competition and then staying on to assist in advancing to State. He then relearned his original role for the State competition. Danny’s commitment to the production as a whole was selfless and was one of the major reasons for Badger's success at State.
Mason Scheel was honored for stepping into a role in the District and Sectional One-Act Competition when there was an illness in the cast. He took on this role with enthusiasm and fit in seamlessly. In addition, when advancing to State and the original actors returned, it was appreciated that Mason humbly embraced his original role and assisted the returning cast with their lines. Mason is a true example of a team player!
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Lake Geneva Joint #1 Board Award | | |
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Alexander Vojinovic was honored as an Achievement Plus Award recipient.
He was nominated by Mr. Seth Tost, Eastview Elementary School’s Librarian/STEAM Teacher. Alexander built a sizable ship out of LEGO bricks while in Eastview's after-school LEGO club. He not only demonstrated his skills in design and building with LEGOs, but also the ability to persevere on a task.
Many students and staff are impressed with his ability to take an idea and turn it into a finished product.
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Stay Up-To-Date on the Daily Happenings of our Schools
We would like to invite you to take a moment and follow our district and school social media feeds. Staying in touch with us on social media will keep you in the loop on the amazing things we are accomplishing together each day. Social media may also be a critical line of communication during emergencies and will be a great place for you to get up-to-date information.
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Food Services
What's for breakfast and lunch? Click the button below for menus and other important Food Services Information.
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Community Education
Badger Community Education is dedicated to engaging, educating, and empowering the local community. We hope you find a class that interests you and sign up!
Interested in becoming an instructor, contact Erica Carlson at 262-348-2006.
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- December 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024 | No School - Winter Break
- January 25, 2024 | End of Quarter - Early Release
- January 26, 2024 | No School - Teacher In-Service
- February 19, 2024 | No School - Teacher In-Service
- March 12, 2024 | Badger ACT for Juniors - No School for Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors
- March 25 - April 1, 2024 | Spring Break - No School
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Community Backpack
The Lake Geneva Schools Community Backpack is your online bulletin for youth-related community activities and educational opportunities. Learn More
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Share News With Us
Share your news, event summaries, photos and/or give us a "head's up" on your upcoming events so we can promote your successes. Email photos@badger.k12.wi.us
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