NHS Activities Monthly Round-up: March 2025
 

Yearbook

The 2025 yearbooks are in production and will be delivered to the student body mid-May. 
In the meantime, there are 70 books available for purchase. Place your order online through Jostens yearbook to reserve one for your student - use the link below to order one at the current price of $73 (with the online coupon). Jostens yearbook

DECA

Congratulations to all students who attended the DECA State Career Development Conference!  Everyone did an amazing job!  Special shout-outs to the following students:

• Medalist: Ellie Peterson
• Finalist: Jaylynne Lawler
• 6th Place Overall: Sophie Navarro
• Next stop: Orlando, Florida for our International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in April!

Students also had the opportunity to participate in the Twins “Team Behind The Team” program in Minneapolis, MN this past month.  Almost 20 students toured the stadium and learned all about the economic impact a professional sports venue has. Moreover, they got to grab lunch at the Mall of America beforehand.  It was a great day!

FCA

Please contact Morgan Martens, Ashlyn Sutherland, Addison Hanson, Reagan Eberhardt or Payton Orme for more information.  We meet every Friday morning at 7:30 in Room 3058.  Our FCA Huddle will welcome Mr. Bob Coleman on Fri., April 11.  Hope to see you there!  

Music Department

The music department is preparing for the Spring Jazz Concert (Coffee House) on Tuesday, April 8.  Both NHS Vocal Jazz and the NHS Jazz Band will perform.
https://www.youtube.com/live/9t5U8v0R25A?si=DYkS1I75EyqSwpUU

The concert groups are each preparing for their respective pops concerts while several members of the choir are preparing for WSMA State Solo & Ensemble scheduled for May 3.

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 committing; 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.  As spring approaches, the Communication piece is critical!  We understand how busy ALL students are, so thank you in advance for your commitment, and please remember your NES student is counting on you each week to make that connection.  

SADD/FACT

SADD and FACT (Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco) are combining efforts at NHS.  We will be meeting with Sara White from Douglas County on Mar. 27.

Student Council

The Student Council will be adding a little fun to our Friday mornings by playing music (requested by the students) before the school day begins.  

Trap Club

The Spring 2025 Season is scheduled to begin on April 9, from 4-6 pm.  Before the season starts, there was an open house at the Hawthorne Trap Club on Saturday, March 29, from 11-2.  Members can take a few practice shots, pattern their guns, and generally get acquainted.  The Club is hoping to get some work done also, weather permitting.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE
Maple, Wisconsin 54854

**RESCHEDULED**
NOTICE OF CANVASS FOR SPRING ELECTION

The Board of Canvassers of the Board of Education, School District of Maple, County of Douglas, State of Wisconsin will meet on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the District Conference Room #2270 at Northwestern High School, Maple, WI to canvass and certify the results of the April 1, 2025 Spring School Board Election. The meeting is open to the public.

DANIEL R. COWLEY, CLERK

POSTED: April 4, 2025

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
District Office Conference Room

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call
2. Report on public notification
3. Review building audit bids
4. Adjournment

EXECUTIVE SESSION

School District of Maple
Monday, March 17, 2025

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call
2. Report on public notification
3. Health Insurance Contract Review
4. 2025-26 Staffing and employee wages
5. Adjournment

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room at Northwestern High School, Room 2270 (Entrance E)
https://youtube.com/live/Pz9qFKgpz7A?feature=share
Monday, March 17, 2025 – 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 comments 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 March 17, 2025 agenda
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. Approval of the February 10, 2025 regular board meeting minutes open and executive session
   2. Treasurer’s Report
   3. Payment of Invoices
   4. Resignations/Retirements/Employment
5. Approval Items:
   1. Request for inter-district transfer from the Iron River Elementary School to Northwestern Elementary  School.
   2. Request from Charlie Hessel and Allison Melde for Mrs. Melde and 8 students on the Visual Arts Classic Team to attend the overnight State VAC Competition April 3 & 4,2025 at Edgewood College in Madison.
   3. Request from Laura Johnson, FBLA Advisor, and 12 students to attend the overnight State Leadership Conference and Competition in Green Bay, WI on March 30 - April 1, 2025 and plan to attend the National Conference in Anaheim, CA at the end of June if any members qualify.
   4. Request from Misty Radig, FCCLA Advisor, and five students to attend the overnight State FCCLA Competition and Convention held in Wisconsin Dells April 7-9, 2025.
   5. Request from Darren Nyhus, FFA Advisor, and those that qualify at the April 5, 2025 contest, to attend the 2025 FFA State Career Development Contest in Madison, WI April 10-11, 2025 and/or April 24-25, 2025.
   6. Start College Now/Early College Credit Program for Fall 2025
   7. Technical Excellence Scholarship Recommendation
   8. Technical changes to policies:
      1. 1422 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
      2. 1662 - Employee Anti-Harassment
      3. 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Education Opportunity
      4. 2260.01 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability
      5. 3122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
      6. 3362 - Employee Anti-Harassment
      7. 4122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
      8. 4362 - Employee Anti-Harassment
6. John Haugrud, Essentia, presentation regarding the district partnership with Essentia
7. Administrative report:
   1. Communications
   2. Maintenance Update
   3. House Bid Update
   4. April 1, 2025 School Board Election
   5. WASB correspondence and legislative report
   6. CESA 12 report
   7. Donation(s)
   8. Reports from Northwestern Elementary/Iron River Elementary Schools, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern High School, Athletic Director/Activities Coordinator, Director of Special Education, and Student School Board Representatives
   9. Student, staff, and community recognition
8. Comments from the audience
9. Consideration to move to an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.85(1)(a)(c)(e) and (f) as well as Wis. Stat. §§ 120.13(1)(c). Included under these statutes are employee staffing needs, a health insurance contract review.
10. Adjournment

NHS Activities Monthly Round-up: February 2025
 

Art Club/Visual Arts Classic

Eleven members of the Art Club competed in the Visual Arts Classic Regional meet on Friday, February 28, at Northland College. Of the students’ twenty-two individual projects, nineteen of them received first place scores, qualifying them for the state competition in Madison in early April. As a team, the crew earned a trip to state by winning the Quiz Bowl competition. They finished second in Critical Thinking and second overall at Regionals as well!

Band

The NHS Concert Band recently participated in the WSMA Concert Festival hosted by NHS on Thursday, February 20.  They received top scores from all three judges to earn a “First Division Award”.   In addition, they recently performed at the Spring Concert on March 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUR3LmBHu-M
Several students are working on solos and duets in preparation for the WSMA District Solo and Ensemble on Saturday, March 22 at Ashland High School.

Choir

Concert Choir recently performed on the the Spring Concert on Monday, March 3rd, and for the WSMA Choral Concert Festival on Thursday, March 6th. At the Choral Concert Festival they received top scores from all three judges to earn a “First Division Award”.  All small groups are busy preparing music for the District Solo and Ensemble event at Ashland on Saturday, March 22nd. 

FCA

Please contact Morgan Martens, Ashlyn Sutherland, Addison Hanson, Reagan Eberhardt or Payton Orme for more information.  We meet every Friday morning at 7:30 in Room 3058.  

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 will be meeting with Sara White from Douglas County on Mar. 20.      

Student Council

Student Council hosted a week full of fun Valentine’s-themed dress-up days.  They also sponsored Carnations for a Cause.  This allowed students and staff to purchase and send flowers to their friends, significant others, and staff members.  They raised over $320 and donated all proceeds to the American Heart Association. 

BIDS REQUESTED – NHS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION HOUSE

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE
MAPLE, WISCONSIN 54854

A new home shell, one story, 24' x 36' with two bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, utility room, and one full bathroom framed in, will be sold to the highest bidder over a minimum of $43,500.   The house is located at Northwestern High School, in Maple, WI. The features of this home are as follows:

1. LPI 20 Series, 9/1/2” I-Joists floor framing with LP Legacy floor sheathing
2. 2x6 exterior wall construction
3. Engineered roof truss system with 1’ heel height - 6/12 pitch
4. 5/8” OSB used on the roof sheathing
5. 7/16” OSB used on wall sheathing with Tyvek house wrap
6. Great room ceiling is vaulted - 3/12 vaulted interior
7. LP Smart Siding, Diamond Kote (Glacier Fog with Coffee trim)
8. Rollex brand aluminum soffits and fascia (Mocha)
9. Insulated Marvin Elevate windows, Low E with Argon, with screens throughout (Almond Frost) with bare pine interior
10. Matching Marvin Elevate sliding french door
11.  Bayer Built insulated entry door, aluminum clad jambs
12. Roof shingled with Certainteed Landmark Architectural shingles and ridge vent (Burnt Sienna)

Bids requested on a new home according to the instructions below:

• This house is being sold as a shell. The interior of the building is framed in, but plumbing, finished flooring, sheetrock, insulation, etc. has not been completed.  The house is wired for switches, outlets, and breaker panel. However, it does not include breakers and lighting fixtures.  The house is open for inspection by appointment only, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to April 14, 2025. Contact the District Office @ 715-363-2431 to make an appointment.
• A certified check in the amount of ten (10) percent of the bid price and a letter from a financial institution stating that the bidder has been pre-approved for their bid dollar amount must accompany the bid. If, after submitting the bid on the house, the successful bidder decides not to purchase the house, the ten (10) percent bid bond will be forfeited. The house must be paid for in full before removal from the school district premises. Removal must be no later than August 15, 2025. It is recommended that bidders have their plans for site development finalized prior to submitting a bid. 
• The Maple School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked "House Bid" addressed to the Board of Education, School District of Maple, P.O. BOX 188, Maple, WI 54854.
• Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025. Bids received will be presented to the School Board at their regular meeting scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Click here for the posting PDF with pictures

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Monday, February 10, 2025
School District of Maple

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call
2. Report on public notification
3. Staffing, salaries, wages and fringe benefits
   1. Employee contributions for health insurance
   2. Administrative Contracts 2025-26
4. Adjournment

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room at Northwestern High School, Room 2270
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MUh8GkF9iE
Monday, February 10, 2025 – 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 comments 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 February 10, 2025 agenda, open and executive sessions.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. January 13, 2025 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive sessions and the January 30, 2025 special closed meeting.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation/Retirement/Employment
5. Approval Items:
   1.  Request from Jenny Forsythe, DECA Advisor and 9 students to attend the overnight State Career Development Conference in Lake Geneva, WI on February 24-26, 2025 and to begin planning, if they qualify, for the International Competition in April 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
   2. Request from Ryan Teal, Varsity Baseball Coach to compete in the High School Baseball Challenge Tournament at the Woodside Sports Complex in Wisconsin Dells on April 4-5, 2025. The request includes the District paying the entry fee and transportation.
   3. Building Construction House Bid Sheet
   4. Early College Credit Program Applications – Summer 2025
   5. Policy Revisions - Special Update - Second Read
      1. 4440 - Job-Related Expenses
      2. 6110 - Grant Funds
      3. 6111 - Internal Controls
      4. 6112 - Cash Management of Grants
      5. 6114 - Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds
      6. 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds
      7. 7310 - Disposition of Personal Property
      8. 5430 - Class Rank
6. Administrative Report:
   1. Northwestern High School Cell Phone Policy
   2. Communications
   3. January 10, 2025 Pupil Count
   4. Maintenance update
   5. Donation(s)
   6. Bus Drivers/Mechanics Appreciation Day – February 12, 2025
   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/Activities Coordinator, Director of Special Education, Guidance Counselors quarterly report and Student Board Representatives.
   10. Student, staff, and community recognition
7. Comments from the audience.
8. 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 are employee contributions for health insurance 2025-26 and Administrative Contracts.
9. Adjournment.

NHS Activities Monthly Round-up: January 2025

Band

Band members have begun working on concert selections for the Spring Concert.  Before the Spring Concert, the concert band will perform for a panel of judges at the WSMA Instrumental Concert Festival on Thursday, February 20 (hosted by NHS).  Recently, the NHS Sports Band performed for back to back basketball games.  The NHS Pep Band will be performing at basketball games a few more times this season.  Lastly, members of the pit band have been rehearsing before school to prepare for the upcoming musical, The Wizard of Oz (https://www.onthestage.tickets/school-district-of-maple)

Choir

Concert Choir is busy preparing music for the Spring Concert on Monday, March 3rd, and for Choir Contest on Thursday, March 2nd. All small groups are busy preparing music for the District Solo and Ensemble event at Ashland on Saturday, March 22nd. 

DECA

Congratulations to all of the DECA students who competed at UW-Stout at the DECA District Career Development Conference!  Special shout outs to the following:
-Event Medalists: Isaac Pooler, Lauren Wiita, Aden Hubbard, and Wilson Isaksen 
-Event Finalists: Doris Ewald, Cameran Jonasen, Ellie Peterson, and Ashlyn Sutherland
-3rd Place Finish: Jaylynne Lawler and Sophie Navarro

Next step is the State Career Development Conference down in Lake Geneva at the end of February.

MUSICAL

The cast, crew, and band are hard at work in the land of Oz. The sounds of powertools, singing, and dogs barking fill the air during rehearsals. Tickets are on sale for both the Saturday, February 15th show (7:30pm) and the Sunday, February 16th show (2:00pm). Tickets can be purchased online: https://www.onthestage.tickets/school-district-of-maple

FCA

Welcome to 2nd semester of FCA!  On Friday, Jan. 31, Tim Gunderson from Eau Claire, will be leading our Huddle and talking about FCA Leadership and Sport Camps in our area.  Please contact Morgan Martens, Ashlyn Sutherland, Addison Hanson, Reagan Eberhardt or Payton Orme for more information.  We meet every Friday morning at 7:30 in Room 3058.  

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.      

Trap Club

Registration will begin on February 4th.  Don’t wait as space is limited. See Mrs. Wick in room 2051 with questions.