NHS Activities Monthly Round-up: December 2024

Band

The bands were a part of two successful winter performances: The 2024 Winter Band Concert and the Java Jive.  The Concert Band performed with the middle school bands on the Monday, December 16, 2024 Winter Band Concert (7:30 PM).  The Jazz Band will join Vocal Jazz for a weekday Java Jive on Wednesday, December 18 (1:20 PM).  Next up will be the Alumni Pep Band on Friday, January 3 as well as starting to prepare for the Spring Concert.

Choir

Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Vocal Jazz, Wolf Pack, and Satis Stella just performed for the Winter Concert (Mon. 12/9). Vocal Jazz also just performed at the Java Jive Concert (Wed. 12/18 at 1:20pm). All small groups loved going to the Tour of Schools events to share music with the middle schoolers and the elementary students!

DECA

We’re prepping for the District Career Development Conference in January!  If anyone is interested in helping to judge at UW-Stout on January 11th, here’s the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdahVhLpGSPeZdl2Tr9b5uOxl6bpuBsYplVv6gqd6wl4JKUqg/viewform 

DRAMA

The cast and crew gave their public performance at The Night of One Acts on November 21. The cast and crew had the audience in stitches and gave a great show. Many of the cast and crew members are now working on this year's musical which will be performed in February. The directors wish to thank the cast and crew of this year's one-act troupe for their hard work and dedication for a wonderful season. 

FCA

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the NHS Huddle of FCA.   Everyone is welcome and you do not have to be an athlete.  Our leaders for this year are Addison Hanson, Ashlyn Sutherland, Payton Orme, Reagan Eberhardt and Morgan Martens.  We meet every Friday morning at 7:30 am in Room 3058.  This is a student led organization so if you have questions, please see any of the above mentioned students.  

NES Mentors

Thank you to all the NHS students who have made a  commitment to the NES Mentor program.   We have a great group making a difference in the life of an NES student.  Our 3 C’s for this year are Commitment, Communication and Consistency. Thank you for making a commitment, thank you for communicating with your cooperating teacher at NES and thank you for being consistent.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Vik in Room 3055 or send an email to Mrs. Hietala.  

SADD/FACT

SADD and FACT (Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco) are combining efforts at NHS.  We want to wish everyone a fantastic Christmas and safe New Year.
 

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE
Maple, Wisconsin 54854

VERIFICATION OF CANDIDATES AND DRAWING OF BALLOT ORDER FOR SCHOOL BOARD SPRING ELECTION

The Clerk (or designee) of the Board of Education, School District of Maple, Douglas County, State of Wisconsin and two reputable citizens will meet on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the District Conference Room #2700 at Northwestern
High School, Maple, WI for the verification of candidates and the drawing of the ballot order for the April 1, 2025 school board election. The meeting is open to the public.

DANIEL R. COWLEY, CLERK
POSTED: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2024

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE

2025 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
NOTICE OF INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE FILED A NOTIFICATION OF NONCANDIDACY

The following school board member whose term office expires in April 2025 and whose seat will be contested at the 2025 Spring election have filed a Notification of Noncandidacy as provided under section Wisconsin State Statutes §120.06(6)(b)3.

The above list reflects filings as of December 10, 2024. The deadline for filing the Notification of Noncandidacy is December 27, 2024.

By filing the Notification of Noncandidacy, the incumbent(s) listed above have given advance notice that they do not presently intend to be a candidate for reelection to their school board office.

Except as otherwise provided under state law, a qualified elector of the School District who wishes to become a candidate and have their name appear on the election ballot for any of the school board seat(s) that will be contested at the 2025 Spring Election must file all necessary forms at the School District of Maple District Office, 4751 South County Highway F, Maple, WI 54854 by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Additional information about the school board election or to receive an election packet, please contact Jenny Keller, Executive Administrative Assistant, at jkeller@nw-tigers.org or 715-363-0160. The District Office will be closed on December 24, 2024 -January 1, 2025.

DANIEL R. COWLEY, CLERK
December 10, 2024
 

NHS Activities Monthly Round-up: November 2024

Band

The band is busily preparing for two winter performances: The 2024 Winter Band Concert and the Java Jive.  The Concert Band will perform with the middle school bands on the Monday, December 16, 2024 Winter Band Concert (7:30 PM).  The Jazz Band will join Vocal Jazz for a weekday Java Jive on Wednesday, December 18 (1:20 PM).

Choir

Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Vocal Jazz, Wolf Pack, and Satis Stella are busy preparing their music for the Winter Concert (Mon. 12/9). Vocal Jazz will also be performing at the Java Jive Concert (Wed. 12/18 at 1:20pm).  

DECA

We’re prepping for the District Career Development Conference in January!  If anyone is interested in helping to judge at UW-Stout on January 11th, here’s the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdahVhLpGSPeZdl2Tr9b5uOxl6bpuBsYplVv6gqd6wl4JKUqg/viewform 

Drama

The cast and crew competed at the WISDAA Drama Sectional Competition in Eau Claire on the 6th of November at the Pablo Center. They gave their best performance time to date. They close out their season with The Night of One Acts on Thursday, November 21. In addition to the contest play, two plays written by students in the group will also be performed. Their coaches are very proud of how this group came together for a great season.  

FCA

Happy Thanksgiving from the NHS Huddle of FCA.   Everyone is welcome and you do not have to be an athlete.  Our leaders for this year are Addison Hanson, Ashlyn Sutherland, Payton Orme, Reagan Eberhardt and Morgan Martens.  We meet every Friday morning at 7:30 am in Room 3058.  This is a student led organization so if you have questions, please see any of the above mentioned students.  

FCCLA

Eight members of FCCLA attended the Fall Leadership conference at UW Stout and spent the day learning how to grow the organization and how to grow personally as leaders. All of FCCLA organized the annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive for the 19th year, partnering with Rural Care and Share.  With help from students and staff at both NHS and NMS, 46 baskets packed with over 1,000 food items were collected along with a $200 donation. Students are currently wrapping up their fall fundraising efforts are an getting ready to shift gears to competition prep. 

NES Mentors

Thank you to all the NHS students who have made a  commitment to the NES Mentor program.   We have a great group looking to making a difference in the life of an NES student.  Our 3 C’s for this year are Commitment, Communication and Consistency. Thank you for making a commitment, thank you for communicating with your cooperating teacher at NES and thank you for being consistent.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Vik in Room 3055 or send an email to Mrs. Hietala.  During this busy Christmas season, please make sure any of the days you plan on being at NES work for your student as they will have programs and parties.  You might be invited?  Happy Thanksgiving to all!  

SADD/FACT

SADD and FACT (Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco) are combining efforts at NHS.  We had 3 Freshmen ladies attend and lead a session at the Youth Wellness Summit in Superior on Nov. 13.  Thank you to Claire, Izzy and Addy.  Great work!

Student Council

NHS Student Council will once again be collecting toys for K.I.N.  Individuals, families, and/or advisories can bring in new toys (or make a monetary donation) to be given to kids in the area during the holidays.  Items will be collected now through December 18th.  If you have any questions, please ask Mrs. Fechtelkotter or Ms. Landherr.  Thanks for helping spread some holiday cheer this year!  
 

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Northwestern High School Room #2270
https://youtube.com/live/-CycdEC3mvY?feature=share
Monday, December 9, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Report on how the public was notified
3. Approval of the December 9, 2024 agenda
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. November 11, 2024 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive sessions
   2. Treasurer’s Report
   3. Payment of Invoices
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment
5. Approval Items:
   1. Request from Allison Melde, Northwestern Middle School Student Council Advisor and Student Council Representatives to plan and attend an “Experience Day” on Friday, February 21, 2025
   2. 2025-26 NHS Gymnastics Cooperative Agreement with Superior
   3. Policies:
      1. Second Read - Policy Updates:
         1. 5330 - Administration of Medication/Emergency Care
   4. NHS Course Description Book - Proposed Revisions
6. Report: Wisconsin State Report Cards for the District and Schools 2023-24 and ACT 20 update, Brad Larrabee - District Assessment Coordinator
7. Report: Douglas County Drug and Alcohol Supports for 2024-25, Tanya Krieg - Middle School Principal
8. Administrative reports:
   1. Communications
   2. State Education Convention - January 22 - 24, 2025
   3. Verification of Candidates and Drawing of Ballot Order - 9:00 a.m., January 14, 2025
   4. Maintenance Report
   5. Donations
   6. WASB and Legislative Correspondence
   7. CESA #12 Report
   8. Reports for Iron River Elementary/Northwestern Elementary, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern High School, Athletic Director/Activities Director, Director of Special Education, and Student Representatives
   9. Student, staff and community recognition
9. Comments from the audience
10. Adjournment

School District of Maple
Maple, WI 54854

NOTICE OF ELECTION
April 1, 2025

Wisconsin State Statutes §120.06(6)(b)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE THAT A SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025 (PRIMARY ON FEBRUARY 18, 2025 IF NEEDED) TO FILL THE FOLLOWING BOARD POSITIONS:

• TWO (2) SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

3-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025 AND EXPIRING ON APRIL 24, 2028

TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE FOLLOWING INCUMBENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS EXPIRES ON APRIL 28, 2025:

• JEREMIAH N. GLONEK
• WILLIAM M. GRANLUND

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, THAT AN ELECTOR DESIRING TO BE A CANDIDATE FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE MUST FILE A CAMPAIGN REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE, LOCATED AT NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL, 4751 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD F, MAPLE, WI 54854, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 A.M. AND 4:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ENDING NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025.

A DESCRIPTION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE OR BY CLICKING HERE.

FORMS PRESCRIBED BY THE WISCONSIN ETHICS COMMISSION FOR THE MAKING OF REPORTS AND STATEMENTS UNDER THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COMMISSION’S WEBSITE (I.E., AT HTTP://ETHICS.WI.GOV/FORMS AND HTTP://ELECTIONS.WI.GOV/FORMS). THE CLERK WILL MAKE COPIES OF SUCH FORMS AND CERTAIN MANUALS PRESCRIBED BY THE ETHICS COMMISSION AVAILABLE TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEES AT NO CHARGE UPON REQUEST.

PLEASE NOTE: THE DISTRICT OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON DECEMBER 23-27, 2024.

DATED THIS 25TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024

DANIEL R. COWLEY, CLERK
BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Room #2270, District Conference Room - Northwestern High School
https://youtube.com/live/tNzx-Gtgsiw?feature=share
Monday, November 11, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Report on how the public was notified
3. Approval of the November 11, 2024 agenda
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. October 14, 2024 regular school board meeting and Buildings/Grounds/Transportation Committee meeting minutes
   2. Treasurer’s Report
   3. Payment of Invoices
   4. Resignation/Employment
5. Policies:
   • First Read - Policy Update:
     • 5330 - Administration of Medication/Emergency Care
6. ACT and Wisconsin Forward Exam Results
7. Approval Items:
   1. Requests for overnight trips from Brian Smith, Director of Athletic and Activities for:
      • Girls Varsity Basketball to River Falls, WI on December 6-7, 2024
      • Boys Varsity Basketball to Holiday Tournament at Aquinas High School in La Crosse, WI on December 27-28, 2024
      • Wrestling Team to Wisconsin Dells, WI December 13-14, 2024; in River Falls, WI December 26-28, 2024
      • Dance Team to Regional Competition at DC Everest High School January 24-25, 2025
   2. Policies:
      • Rescind Policy:
        • 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Employees That Transport Students
        • 8640 - Transportation for Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips - language from this policy has been added to Policy 2340
      • Second Read - Policy Updates:
        • 0164 - Meetings V1
        • 2340 - District-Sponsored Trips
        • 3120.04 - Employment of Substitutes
        • 5200 - Attendance
        • 5460 - Graduation Requirements
        • 5505 - Academic Honesty
        • 5610 - Suspension and Expulsion
        • 5771 - Search and Seizure
        • 6423 - District Credit Cards
        • 7540.05 - Assistive Technology and Services
        • 7544 - Use of Social Media
        • 8395 - Student Mental Health Services
        • 8500 - Food Services
        • 8531 - Free and Reduced-Price Meals
        • 8601 - Replaces 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Employees That Transport Students
      • Second Read - Technical Changes:
        • 0100 - Definitions
        • 0143.1 - Public Expression of Board Members
        • 0152 - Officers
        • 3112 - Board-Staff Communications
        • 3213 - Student Supervision and Welfare
        • 3216 - Professional Staff Dress and Appearance
        • 4112 - Board-Staff Communications
        • 4213 - Student Supervision and Welfare
        • 4216 - Support Staff Dress and Appearance
        • 4440 - Job-Related Expenses
   3. Purchase of two new propane route buses via the Clean School Bus Grant Award
   4. Title I-A Waiver Request
8. High School Cell Phone Policy Discussion
9. Administrative reports:
   1. Communications Received
   2. School Board Election Notice and Schedule
   3. Final Aid Certification and Tax Levy for 2024-25
   4. Maintenance Update
   5. State Education Convention – January 22 - 24, 2025
   6. Donation(s)
   7. WASB correspondence and legislative report
   8. CESA #12 Report
   9. Reports from Northwestern High School, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern Elementary/Iron River Elementary Schools, Athletic Director, District Guidance Counselors, Special Education Director and Student Board Representatives.
   10. Student, staff, and community recognition
10. Comments from the audience
11. Consideration to move to an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(c)(e). Included is employee contribution for health insurance.
12. Adjournment

NHS Activities Monthly Round-up: October 2024

Band

The band recently performed on the Fall Concert with the Concert Choir.  Next up for the band includes the UMD Honor Band, NWMA All-Conference Band as well as the KBJR Christmas City of the North Parade.

Choir

Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Vocal Jazz, Wolf Pack, and Satis Stella are busy preparing their music for either the Fall Concert (Monday, 10/28) and/or the Winter Concert (Mon. 12/9). Vocal Jazz will also be performing at the Java Jive Concert (Wed. 12/18 at 1:20pm).  

DECA

We’re excited to host our first meeting this month!  We will kick off the year with our candy bar fundraiser to help offset costs for our events this year.  The Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference is also right around the corner!  Sign up today!

DRAMA

The cast and crew are looking forward to their next competition next Wednesday at the Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire where they will receive valuable feedback from judges. Should they receive qualifying scores at this sectional competition, they will move on to state competition at UW-Milwaukee on the 22nd of November. They look forward to their free public performance at The Night of One Acts held here in Maple on Thursday, November 21.  

FCA

Welcome to a new season of FCA.  Everyone is welcome and you do not have to be an athlete.  Our leaders for this year are Addison Hanson, Ashlyn Sutherland, Payton Orme, Reagan Eberhardt and Morgan Martens.  We meet every Friday morning at 7:30 am in Room 3058.  This is a student led organization.  We attended the Field of Faith event at Denfeld High School stadium on Oct. 23.  Mr. Dan Schafter volunteered his time to drive us there!  Thank you Dan!  We heard from 2 UWS athletes and had a great evening.  Thank you to Mission Covenant for partnering with us to make this event happen.  

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Be on the lookout for members of the National Honor Society on Halloween.  They will be going around in their hometowns to collect non-perishable food items for the local food shelf.  This is called the Trick-or-Can event.  Thank you for helping them support our community.

NES Mentors

Thank you to all the NHS students who have made a  commitment to the NES Mentor program.   We have a great group looking to making a difference in the life of an NES student.  Our 3 C’s for this year are Commitment, Communication and Consistency. Thank you for making a commitment, thank you for communicating with your cooperating teacher at NES and thank you for being consistent.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Vik in Room 3055 or send an email to Mrs. Hietala.

SADD

We have two groups of students that will be in Poplar and Maple for the community Trunk or Treat events.  Thank you to Mr. Hessel for making us great signs for those events!  We also are hoping to partner with the FACT group for some events that help our students make good choices.  Stay tuned for further updates!

YEARBOOK

The senior photos, baby pictures, and quotes are due Friday, November 1.  If you have not already done so, please email those items to Mrs. Thompson (kthompson@nw-tigers.org).  The pictures should be in the jpeg format.
Also, there are about 100 yearbooks available for purchase online.  Go to the Jostens website and order a yearbook: 16 books are available at the $70 price, and then the price goes up after those are sold.
 

BUILDING, GROUNDS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING
(Where a majority of the Board may attend)
 

School District of Maple
District Conference Room #2270 at Northwestern High School
October 14, 2024 – 4:30 p.m.
https://youtube.com/live/tqm0pMJgdlQ?feature=share

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call. (Mr. Glonek, Chair; Mr. Granlund, Mr. Hursh)
2. The notice of the meeting was posted on the District webpage and posted throughout the District according to school board policy.
3. Discuss the possible purchase of new buses.
4. Adjournment.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room #2270 at Northwestern High School
https://youtube.com/live/w6iu_mL4_jc?feature=share
Monday, October 14, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Report on how the public was notified
3. Approval of the October 14, 2024 agenda
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. September 9, 2024 regular board meeting minutes
   2. Treasurer’s Report
   3. Payment of Invoices
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment
5. Policies:

• Rescind Policy:
  • 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Employees That Transport Students
  • 8640 - Transportation for Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips - language from this policy has been added to Policy 2340
• First Read - Policy Updates:
  • 0164 - Meetings V1
  • 2340 - District-Sponsored Trips
  • 3120.04 - Employment of Substitutes
  • 5200 - Attendance
  • 5460 - Graduation Requirements
  • 5505 - Academic Honesty
  • 5610 - Suspension and Expulsion
  • 5771 - Search and Seizure
  • 6423 - District Credit Cards
  • 7540.05 - Assistive Technology and Services
  • 7544 - Use of Social Media
  • 8395 - Student Mental Health Services
  • 8500 - Food Services
  • 8531 - Free and Reduced-Price Meals
  • 8601 - Replaces 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Employees That Transport Students
• First Read - Technical Changes:
  • 0100 - Definitions
  • 0143.1 - Public Expression of Board Members
  • 0152 - Officers
  • 3112 - Board-Staff Communications
  • 3213 - Student Supervision and Welfare
  • 3216 - Professional Staff Dress and Appearance
  • 4112 - Board-Staff Communications
  • 4213 - Student Supervision and Welfare
  • 4216 - Support Staff Dress and Appearance
  • 4440 - Job-Related Expenses

6. Approval Items:
   1. A request from Mr. Nyhus and FFA for students to attend the National FFA Conference in Indianapolis, IN on October 22-26, 2024.
   2. Start College Now/Early College Credit Program for Spring 2025
   3. 2023-24 Budget Revisions
   4. 2024-25 Tax Levy and Budget
   5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY BORROWING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,795,000 PURSUANT TO SECTION 67.12(8)(a)1, WIS. STATS.
   6. Report and Recommendations from the October 14, 2024 Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee Meeting
   7. Lawn Care and Snow Plowing Bids
   8. District Academic Career Planning Plan
7. Administrative report:
   1. Communications
   2. Pupil Count (September 20, 2024) and Open Enrollment Report
   3. Fall Region One Meeting – Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at The Steakhouse & Lodge, Hayward, WI
   4. Maintenance Update
   5. Donation(s)
   6. WASB correspondence and legislative report
   7. CESA #12 report
   8. Student, Staff, Community Recognition
   9. Reports from Northwestern High School, Northwestern High School Athletics and Activities, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern Elementary/Iron River Elementary Schools, Director of Special Education, District Counselors and Student Board Representatives
8. Comments from the audience
9. Adjournment