NHS Activities Monthly Round-up: May 2026
Band
Members of the band wrapped up the year performing at the NHS Commencement on Friday, May 22. A reminder that you can watch this and all music department concerts on the School District of Maple YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schooldistrictofmaple
Choir
Concert Choir has wrapped up the year as well as all of the small groups. They had a great year of music making and can’t wait for next year!
FCA
The NHS Huddle of FCA meets every Friday morning at 7:35 a.m. in Room 3058. Sophie Navarro, Jael Lintula and Ailie Clemmer are leading the Huddle. We are presently using DBS during our time together. Super great method to learn! There is a new regional director for all the Huddles north of Highway 8 so we are hoping to meet him this fall. All are welcome to FCA! Have a great summer!
Students Over Substance (SOS)
The SOS group is excited about our new name and we hope it feels more inclusive! WE are thrilled to continue our partnership with Douglas County Drug Prevention Coalition and the American Lung Association. We are equally happy to welcome Kerri Green to our team. Many of you remember her from her NES days as a 4K educator! We are presently trying to form a “board” to provide leadership that is student-led. We are promoting Movies on the Island in the month of August on Barker’s Island. Movies start at dusk. This is a free event!
The dates are August 1, 8 and 15. We hope everyone has a substance-free fantastic summer! We also had a blast at the Tiger Foundation Community Event in Poplar on May 16. Special thanks to Hannah, Monica, Bailey and Izzy! We will support that event in the future.
Student Council
We started the month off by recognizing and celebrating staff during Staff Appreciation Week. Members of Student Council stopped by every classroom/office on May 8th with a “Sunshine Cart” full of favorites (hot coffee, cold coffee, donuts, granola bars, chips, fruit, Bubbl’r, Gatorade, etc.). It was a nice way to end the week and it put a lot of smiles on a lot of faces. We then hosted a “Senior Social” for the graduating class of 2026. Students got to enjoy a light breakfast during their 1st block which included bagels, donuts, muffins, pastries, fruit, hot coffee, cold coffee, and juices. It was a time to socialize with friends on the last Friday of their high school career. Members are currently voting for the people they want as officers next year and we’ll have one more meeting to chat about the goals and vision for 2026-2027!
Trap Club
The Northwestern High School Trap season has come to a close. We ended the season in 5th place in our conference. Fifteen student athletes will be traveling to the State Tournament in Rome, WI on the 1st Sunday in May.
To close the season in style, we will hold a fun night on the 27th of May. Food and games are the name of the day. We’ll have a picnic and play games such as Annie Oakley and Back Your Buddy.
To view individual statistics that compare a score to everyone on the team, everyone in our conference, and everyone in the WI State League, go to: claytargetgo.com, login and click on the scores tab.
The TeamReach code is nwtigers26. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Wick: NHS room 2051 or phone 715- 363-0136
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School District of Maple
District Conference Room at Northwestern High School, Room 2270
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Mb_z2f19g
Monday, June 8, 2026 – 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 in public and is not to be considered a public meeting. There is a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.
AGENDA
- Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
- The agenda was posted throughout the district according to school board policy, published as a legal ad in the Superior Telegram, posted on the District webpage. A meeting notice was sent to WNXR for announcement and The Connection for publication.
- Approval of the June 8, 2026 agenda
- Consent Agenda:
- May 11, 2026 regular board meeting minutes - open and executive sessions
- Treasurer’s Report
- Payment of Invoices
- Retirement/Resignations/Employment
- Approval Items:
- Request from Ms. Kristina Amys and Ms. Cheyenne Johnson for the NHS Volleyball team to attend the Menomonie Sprawl August 27 - 29, 2026
- Use of Wisconsin Surplus Auction site to list various items
- School Board Meeting dates for 2026-27
- Administrative report:
- Housing bid process 2027
- Review hiring practices
- Schedule Board Retreat
- Communications
- Maintenance Report
- WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report
- CESA #12 Report h. Donation(s)
- Reports from Northwestern Elementary and Iron River Elementary Schools, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern High School and Athletic and Activities Director, Director of Special Education
- Student, staff, and community recognition
- Comments from the audience
- Adjournment
2026 School District of Maple Summer School Info for Students and Families
2026 Dates and Times
- June 9-26 - Unless otherwise noted.
- Monday - Friday - Unless otherwise noted.
- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Unless otherwise noted.
- Click here for more information (PDF)
Registration Process
- Registration for classes will be through Skyward Family Access unless otherwise noted.
- Follow these steps: Arena Scheduling - Summer School
- If you need help getting access to Skyward, please contact Candi Stariha, cstariha@nw-tigers.org
Attention VBS Families
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For those of you considering summer school options but also want to partake in VBS, please note that most of our local VBS programs DO provide transportation to summer school after VBS is over midday. We encourage you to contact your local VBS to determine arrangements. This means that our children can go to VBS and they can go to summer school on the same day and do BOTH.
Reminders
- Summer School is FREE for all students.
- Transportation is NOT provided for summer school unless otherwise noted.
- Each child should bring his/her own snack/lunch daily as meals are not provided.
- You will receive an email from your child’s summer school teacher prior to the start of summer school.
- When elementary courses are offered elementary students need to be walked into the building and to the assigned classroom.
- When elementary courses are offered elementary parents/family members must sign the student in and out with the teacher daily.
- Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Students are not allowed in prior.
- All students must be picked up BY 4:00 p.m.
- Families that are consistently late may not be able to attend.
- Enrollment in each course is limited and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Please do not allow your child to be at school when he/she is not enrolled in a course; no additional supervision is provided.
- The School District of Maple Student Handbooks (NES, IRES, NMS and NHS) will be adhered to for any and all issues concerning student expectations. Please ask for a copy if you are not familiar with any particular areas.
- Any student that does not follow the behavioral expectations will not be allowed to attend.
MAY 11, 2026 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDAS
REORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School District of Maple
District Conference Room, #2270 - Northwestern High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXTTOClBkVM
Monday, May 11, 2026 – 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
- Call to order, roll call and Pledge of Allegiance
- Report on how the public was notified
- Approval of the May 11, 2026 agendas, open and executive sessions
- Election of officers:
- Election of President
- Election of Vice President
- Election of Clerk
- Election of Treasurer
- Appointment of CESA #12 representative to serve on the Board of Control
- Appointment of the WASB Correspondent
- Appointment of board committees
- Consent Agenda:
- April 13, 2026 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive sessions
- Treasurer’s Report
- Payment of Invoices
- Resignations/Employment/Retirement
- Approval Items:
- Request from Mr. Nyhus for FFA members to attend the Wisconsin State FFA Convention June 15-18, 2026 in Madison, WI
- Authorization of electronic signature block/letterhead change
- 2026-27 CESA 12 Shared Services Contract
- Resolution to approve Fund 46 (Long Term Capital Improvement Trust Fund)
- Reauthorization of Fund 49 (Other Capital Projects Fund)
- Authorization of signatories for district accounts
- Review and approval of po5136 - Personal Communication Devices
- Review and approval of track resurfacing bid
- Administrative report:
- Referendum updates
- Communications received
- Graduation is May 22, 2026. Two board members are needed to participate
- Maintenance report e. WASB Legislative and Correspondence report
- CESA #12 Report
- Donation(s)
- Reports from Northwestern Elementary School and Iron River Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern High School, Athletic Director/Activities Coordinator, Director of Special Education and Student Representatives
- Staff, student and community recognition
- Comments from the audience
- 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). Included under these statutes are support staff compensation and benefits, and final non-renewal notices.
Reconvene to open session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mdDAawUojY
- Additional approval items:
- Support Staff contracts and benefits for 2026-27
- Adjournment
EXECUTIVE SESSION
School District of Maple
Monday, May 11, 2026
AGENDA
- Call to order and roll call
- Report on public notification
- Support Staff compensation for 2026-27
- Employee Performance Review
- Health Insurance update
- Adjournment
NHS Activities Monthly Round-up: April 2026
Art Club and Visual Arts Classic
Our Visual Arts Classic team competed at the state meet at Edgewood College in Madison on April 10. Although only seven students attended, eleven students had a combined total of seventeen projects competing. Thirteen projects won first place honors, three took second place, and the remaining project took third place. As a team, Northwestern took 11th place out of 62 teams statewide!
The Senior Art Show was on display in the high school commons from April 27-May1. Fourteen students entered drawings, paintings, ceramics, stained glass, sculptural, and textile pieces.
The Spring Art Show and Auction will be held on Friday, May 8, with silent auction bidding in the high school library from 5:30-7:30. All high school students are invited to participate by showing their work.
Band
Members of the band are preparing for the Band Pops Concert on Friday, May 15 @ 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/school-district-of-maple The concert will be streamed live on the district YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schooldistrictofmaple
Choir
Small groups as well as some solos and duets advanced on from the District Solo and Ensemble event in Ashland and are now preparing for the State Solo and Ensemble event at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire on Saturday, May 2nd where they will also perform for a judge and receive ratings. They will then receive awards based on those ratings. Those same small groups as well as the full choir are also preparing for their Choir Pops Concert on Friday, May 8th at 7:30pm.
FCA
The NHS Huddle of FCA meets every Friday morning at 7:35 a.m. in Room 3058. Reagan Eberhardt, Payton Orme, Sophie Navarro, Jael Lintula and Ailie Clemmer are leading the Huddle. We are presently using DBS during our time together. Super great method to learn! There is a new regional director for all the Huddles north of Highway 8 so we are hoping to meet him soon. All are welcome to FCA! Mr. Coleman will be with us on Friday, May 1. Plan to bring a friend! And, we want to wish the best to Reagan Eberhardt and Payton Orme as they continue to use their gifts after high school! Congratulations and many blessings to you.
National Honor Society
About 31 local senior residents joined the National Honor Society students for Bingo on April 12. A lot of smiles were seen all around as many people won great prizes, from Walmart and Culber’s gift cards to golf balls, succulent plants, and KitKats. Thank you to everyone who came and to the students who helped make the event happen.
On Wednesday, April 8, fifteen students were inducted into our local chapter of the National Honor Society. Congratulations to Melody Anderson, Olivia Brunette, Damien Fouts, G. Porter Goetter, Addison Harms, Adelaide Ingram, Myrah Keefe, Alexander Ketola, Kody Martin, Kaleb Moen, Kade Paulsen, Ella Ronchi, Bryleigh Symiczek, Oberon Vee, and Ava Waldvogel.
SADD/FACT (now SOS)
The SADD/FACT group is excited about the partnership with Douglas County Drug Prevention Coalition and the American Lung Association. Both Charmaine and Sara are amazing resources! Thank you to both of these organizations. Our movie night in March was super fun and we collected donations for the Douglas County Humane Society. Those will be presented on Sat., May 2. We have officially changed our name to SOS - Students Over Substance! The leadership group chose this and we hope you will start to see some branding soon! WE are also planning a table game/activity at the Tiger Foundation Fun Day in Poplar on Sat., May 16. Stop by our booth! Our PROMise pledge was well received with many students stopping to sign the banner. Thank you to AAA for providing that resource. We will also be supporting the Movies on the Island at Barkers Island in August. More information will be coming soon! Please contact Charlie Chamber, Bailey Williams, Izzy Opsah, or Monica Woodhull with any questions.
Student Council
April was a busy testing month. Juniors took the ACT, Sophomores took the PreACT & Forward Exam, and Freshmen took the PreACT. Student Council recognized everyone’s preparation and hard work by serving “Post-Testing Treats” during Advisory on April 10. Students enjoyed snacks like cookies (You’re one smart cookie…) and beverages like Bubbl’rs and Gatorades (Sip, Sip, Hooray - you did it!) Student Council is also awarding two seniors reserved parking spots for one week. Graduating students can enter their names in a drawing for an Upper Lot Spot or a Lower Lot Spot. They had signs designed, made, and hung up by Tiger Man. Next up: Staff Appreciation & the Senior Social.
Trap Club
The 2026 spring season is underway at the Hawthorne Trap Club in Hawthorne WI. We have been placed in Class 2A-conference 2, a conference with some familiar names such as Ashland/Washburn and Grantsburg High Schools.
To view individual statistics that compare you to everyone on the team, everyone in our conference, and everyone in the WI State League, go to: claytargetgo.com, login and click on the scores tab.
The TeamReach code is nwtigers26. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Wick: NHS room 2051 or phone 715- 363-0136
Yearbook
The yearbook staff has finished creating the 2026 yearbook; yearbooks will be distributed in two weeks. Seniors can pick theirs up on Wednesday, May 13, and underclassmen on Thursday, May 14. Distribution will take place during both lunches in the Commons.
As of April 27, 8 yearbooks are still available for purchase. Go online to Jostens to purchase one for your student. Pre-ordering will close on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, or before then if the remaining yearbooks are sold. If you are unsure whether you have already ordered one for your student, email the yearbook advisor, Katie Thompson (kthompson@nw-tigers.org).
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School District of Maple
District Conference Room, #2270 - Northwestern High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqDyTdpliZc
Monday, April 13, 2026 – 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
- Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance
- Report on how the public was notified
- Approval of the April 13, 2026 agenda, open and executive sessions
- Consent Agenda:
- March 9, 2026 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive sessions
- Treasurer’s Report
- Payment of Invoices
- Resignations/Employment/Retirements
- Approval Items:
- ACP Plan
- Summer School Courses for 2026
- Policy updates:
- 35.1 Update:
- po0100 - Definitions
- po0142.7 - Orientation
- po0144.5 - Board Member Behavior, Communications and Code of Conduct
- po1210 - District Administrator Relationship
- po2131.01 - Reading Instructional Goals and Kindergarten Assessment
- po2261.01 - Parent and Family Engagement in Title I Programs
- po2431 - Interscholastic Athletics
- po4140 - Termination and Resignation po5112 - Entrance Age
- po5135 - Student Identification Numbers and Cards
- po5136 - Personal Communication Devices
- po5411 - Third Grade Promotion and Retention: At-Risk Students
- 35.1 Technical Changes:
- po0141 - Number
- po0142.2 - Qualifications of Board Members
- po0145 - Board Member Anti-Harassment
- po5111.01 - Homeless Students
- po5330 - Administration of Medication/Emergency Care
- po5505 - Academic Honesty
- po5610 - Suspension and Expulsion
- po6152 - Student Fees, Fines and Charges
- po7440.01 - Video Surveillance and Electronic Monitoring
- po8410 - Crisis Intervention
- po8420 - School Safety and Reporting of Crime Statistics
- po8462.01 - Threats of Violence
- po9151 - Use of Cameras and Other Recording Devices in Locker Rooms
- po9800 - High School Diplomas to Veterans
- Special Update - School Support Organizations:
- po5830 - Student Fundraising
- po6605 - NEW - Crowdfunding
- po6608 - NEW - Accountability and Oversight of Fundraiser and Crowdfunding Disbursements
- po6610 - Nondistrict-Supported Student Activity Accounts
- po7230 - Gifts, Grants and Bequests
- ACT 57:
- po1213 - Student Supervision and Welfare
- po3213 - Student Supervision and Welfare
- po4213 - Student Supervision and Welfare
- po8462 - Child Abuse and Neglect
- 35.1 Update:
- Open sealed bids for the Building Construction House
- Administrative Report:
- Unofficial School Board Election and Referendum Election Results
- School Board & Superintendent Retreat - May 7, 2026 in Hayward, WI
- Communications
- Maintenance Update
- WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report
- CESA #12 Report
- Donation(s)
- Reports from Northwestern Elementary and Iron River Elementary Schools, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern High School, Athletic Director/Activities Coordinator, Director of Special Education and student representatives.
- Student, Staff, and Community Recognition
- Comments from the Audience
- Consideration to move to an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.85(1) (b)(c). Included under these items are discussions on a preliminary non-renewal notice for an employee and employee compensation and staffing needs.
- Reconvene to open session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Y4Ekli4DU
- Additional approval items:
- Teacher Contracts for 2026-27
- Adjournment
NHS Activities Monthly Round-up: March 2026
Art Club and Visual Arts Classic
Our Visual Arts Classic team of 12 students competed individually on March 6th at UW-Superior by showing long term projects and creating on site projects in 2 ½ hours. In addition, as a team, they participated in a Critical Thinking competition and an Art History Quiz Bowl.
Individually, students earned first place awards with 11 long term projects and 8 on site projects. The remaining 5 projects earned second place. As a team, Northwestern finished second in Critical Thinking, Quiz Bowl, and second place overall at the regional competition.
Each first place finish qualified the project, student, and/or team for the state meet. Everyone had at least one first place finish, but only 8 qualified to compete in an on site project at state. This year’s state meet is at Edgewood College in Madison on Friday, April 10th.
Band
Members of the Jazz Band recently performed in the Coffee House Concert on Monday, March 30. The concert can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqnsultzNA4. Next up for some students is the WSMA District Solo and Ensemble Festival at Ashland High School on Saturday, April 11.
Choir
The choir received all I’s at the Choir Festival this past Thursday, March 5th from a panel of 3 judges after performing for them. This is the highest rating they can receive, so they did fantastic! Small groups as well as some solos and duets are also preparing for the District Solo and Ensemble event at Ashland High School on Saturday, April 11th where they will also perform for a judge and receive ratings. They will then receive awards based on those ratings and have the opportunity to advance to the State Competition in Eau Claire on Saturday, May 2nd.
DECA
Nine DECA members attended the State Career Development Conference in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin at the end of February. Our students were incredibly successful! Special congratulations to the following students who got up on stage in front of over 1500 state peers:
- Noah Sanders: Principles of Marketing
- Business Administration Core Exam Medal Winner
- Lauren Wiita and Jaylynne Lawler: Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making
- Double Medalists
- Event Finalists
- Wilson Isaksen: Marketing Communications Series
- Double Medalists
- Event Finalists
- 6th Place Finish! International Qualifier!
Moving forward, Wilson Isaksen and Isaac Pooler will represent Northwestern High School at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia this April! So proud!
FCA
The NHS Huddle of FCA meets every Friday morning at 7:35 a.m. in Room 3058. Reagan Eberhardt, Payton Orme, Sophie Navarro, Jael Lintula and Ailie Clemmer are leading the Huddle. We are presently using DBS during our time together. Super great method to learn! There is a new regional director for all the Huddles north of Highway 8 so we are hoping to meet him soon. All are welcome to FCA!
National Honor Society
We are sponsoring a Bingo afternoon for senior citizens (65+) on Sunday, April 12, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Northwestern High School, in the Commons. Please come join us for some music, games, and conversation. The event is free. Prizes, snacks, and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the NHS advisor Katie Thompson (kthompson@nw-tigers.org).
SADD/FACT
The SADD/FACT group is excited about the partnership with Douglas County Drug Prevention Coalition and the American Lung Association. Both Charmaine and Sara are amazing resources! Thank you to both of these organizations. We are hosting a movie night with “Bolt” being the featured movie. There will be refreshments and a raffle held for prizes. Please bring a donation for our local Humane Society. Poster are hanging around school or please contact Izzy Opsahl, Charlie Chambers, Bailey Williams or Monica Woodhull. We are also sponsoring a PROMise pledge. Students attending the Prom will pledge to be safe that evening. We are also working on a name change for our group so stay tuned for the end product!
Student Council
Student Council helped everyone transition back into the routine after Spring Break by holding “Overstock Sales” during lunches. We had leftover fundraising items that we sold at a discounted price in order to raise money for our next event. Thanks to everyone who supported us by buying some salty & sweet snacks!
Trap Club
Registration is complete for the High School Trap Club. The 2026 spring season will kick off on April 1st at the Hawthorne Trap Club in Hawthorne WI. There is an open house on Saturday, March 28th, from 10 til 2. The TeamReach code is nwtigers26 If you have any questions, see Mrs. Wick: NHS room 2051 or phone 715- 363-0136
Yearbook
The yearbook staff has finished creating the 2026 yearbook; yearbooks will be distributed in mid-May. As of March 26, 24 yearbooks are still available for purchase. Go online to Jostens to purchase one for your student. If you are unsure whether you have already ordered one for your student, email the yearbook advisor, Katie Thompson (kthompson@nw-tigers.org).
Monday, March 9, 2026 School Board Meeting Agendas
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School District of Maple
District Conference Room at Northwestern High School, Room 2270 (Entrance E)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-jtVEMJtFk
Monday, March 9, 2026 – 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
- Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance
- Report on how the public was notified
- Approval of the March 9, 2026 agendas, open and executive sessions
- Consent Agenda:
- Approval of the February 9, 2026 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive sessions
- Treasurer’s Report
- Payment of Invoices
- Resignations/Employment/Retirements
- Policy Update - First Read
35.1 Update
- po0100 - Definitions
- po0142.7 - Orientation
- po0144.5 - Board Member Behavior, Communications and Code of Conduct
- po1210 - District Administrator Relationship
- po2131.01 - Reading Instructional Goals and Kindergarten Assessment
- po2261.01 - Parent and Family Engagement in Title I Programs
- po2431 - Interscholastic Athletics
- po4140 - Termination and Resignation
- po5112 - Entrance Age
- po5315 - Student Identification Numbers and Codes
- po5136 - Personal Communication Devices
- po5411 - Third Grade Promotion and Retention - At-Risk Students
35.1 Technical Corrections
- po0141 - Number
- po0142.2 - Qualification of Board Members
- po0145 - Board Member Anti-Harassment
- po5111.01 - Homeless Students
- po5330 - Administration of Medications/Emergency Care
- po5505 - Academic History
- po5610 - Suspension and Expulsion
- po6152 - Student Fees, Fines and Charges
- po7440.01 - Video Surveillance and Electronic Monitoring
- po841 - Crisis Intervention
- po8420 - School Safety and Reporting of Crime Statistics
- po8462.01 - Threats of Violence
- po9151 - Use of Cameras and Other Recording Devices in Locker Rooms
- po9800 - High School Diplomas to Veterans
Special Update - School Support Organizations
- po5830 - Student Fundraising
- po6608 - NEW - Accountability and Oversight of Fundraiser and Crowdfunding
Disbursements
- po6610 - Nondistrict-Supported Student Activity Accounts
- po7230 - Gifts, Grants and Bequests
ACT 57
- po1213 - Student Supervision and Welfare
- po3213 - Student Supervision and Welfare
- po4213 - Student Supervision and Welfare
- po8462 - Child Abuse and Neglect
- Approval Items:
- Request for inter-district transfer from the Iron River Elementary School to Northwestern Elementary School.
- Request from Charlie Hessel and Allison Melde for Mrs. Melde and up to 12 students on the Visual Arts Classic Team to attend the overnight State VAC Competition April 9 & 10, 2026 at Edgewood College in Madison.
- Request from Laura Johnson, FBLA Advisor, and 15 students to attend the overnight State Leadership Conference and Competition in Green Bay, WI on April 12-14, 2026 and plan to attend the National Conference in San Antonio, TX at the end of June if any members qualify.
- Request from Misty Radig, FCCLA Advisor, and 20 students to attend the overnight State FCCLA Competition and Convention held in Wisconsin Dells April 6-8, 2026.
- Request from Darren Nyhus, FFA Advisor, and those who qualify at the April 5, 2026 contest, to attend the 2026 FFA State Career Development Contest in Madison, WI April 16-17, 2026 and/or April 23-24, 2026.
- Start College Now/Early College Credit Program for Fall 2026
- Technical Excellence Scholarship Recommendation
- Elimination of Early Entrance 4K/Kindergarten Practice
- Administrative report:
- Communications
- Property/Casualty Insurances and Healthcare
- Maintenance Update
- House Bid Update
- April 7, 2026 School Board Election
- WASB correspondence and legislative report
- CESA 12 report
- Donation(s)
- 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
- Student, staff, and community recognition
- Comments from the audience
- Consideration to move to an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.85(1)(c)(e).Included under these statutes are employee staffing needs.
- Adjournment
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Monday, March 9, 2026
School District of Maple
AGENDA
- Call to order and roll call
- Report on public notification
- Employee staffing needs
- Adjournment
NHS Activities Monthly Round-up: February 2026
Band
The band has been finishing up their pep band season performing at basketball games as well as preparing for the Spring Concert on Monday, March 9th (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUI5RiiIUuE). On Thursday, February 26, they hosted a WSMA Concert Festival at NHS. Their hard work paid off as they received top ratings from each of the three judges.
Choir
The choir is busy preparing for the Spring Concert on Monday, March 9th. They are also going to perform those same pieces in front of judges at the Choir Festival on Thursday, March 5th. They will then be rated on their performance and given a reward based on those ratings. Vocal Jazz is preparing for the Coffee House jazz concert on Tuesday, March 31st. Small groups as well as some solos and duets are also preparing for the District Solo and Ensemble event at Ashland High School on Saturday, April 11th where they will also perform for a judge and receive ratings. They will then receive awards based on those ratings.
FBLA
FBLA had a great regional conference in Hammond, Wisconsin on February 7, 2026. Fifteen students qualified for the State Leadership Conference and competition which will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 13 - 14, 2026. In addition, Doris Ewald, will run a campaign at the conference for the state reporter position for the 2026-27 school year.
FCA
The NHS Huddle of FCA meets every Friday morning at 7:35 a.m. in Room 3058. Reagan Eberhardt, Payton Orme, Sophie Navarro, Jael Lintula and Ailie Clemmer are leading the Huddle. We are presently using DBS during our time together. Super great method to learn! Gatorade drinks were delivered to all our winter athletes with a note from FCA. Great outreach activity! Our leaders are doing a great job.
FCCLA
FCCLA had a fantastic experience at our Fall Leadership Conference/Regional competition at UW Stout in February with all members advancing to the State Leadership Conference which will be April 6-8 in the Wisconsin Dells.
FFA
February started the competition season for FFA Members. Eight students traveled to Ashland to compete in the first level of Leadership Development Contests. Three students finished in the top three and one was able to place 1st and move on to the second level of competition in March. FFA members also completed a community service project to raise money for the Douglas County Humane Society and organized a Teacher and Staff Appreciation Breakfast for High School staff members to enjoy on the last Friday of the month.
National Honor Society
We are sponsoring a Bingo afternoon for senior citizens (65+) on Sunday, April 12, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Northwestern High School, in the Commons. Please come join us for some music, games, and conversation. The event is free. Prizes, snacks, and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the NHS advisor Katie Thompson (kthompson@nw-tigers.org).
SADD/FACT
The SADD/FACT group is excited about the partnership with Douglas County Drug Prevention Coalition and the American Lung Association. Both Charmaine and Sara are amazing resources! Thank you to both of these organizations. We are presently in the planning stages of another movie night and a PROMise event.
Trap Club
Registration for the Trap Club, 2026 spring season , will kick off on February 3rd. And closes on March 22nd. Listen for announcements coming the beginning of February, or direct any questions to Mrs. Wick: NHS room 2051 or phone 715- 363-0136
Student Council
January was a busy month filled with Snow Week fun. Student Council then transitioned into February and hosted another round of dress-up days for the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. Some of the days included Cozy Cupid and Rhyme Without Reason. The week concluded with candy sales that were delivered with personalized notes to friends, staff, and significant others. All proceeds went back to the organization to help fund future events.
Yearbook
The yearbook staff has finished creating the 2026 yearbook; they will be distributed in May. As of March 1, 45 yearbooks are still available for purchase. Go online to Jostens to purchase one for your student. If you are unsure whether you have already ordered one for your student, email the yearbook advisor, Katie Thompson (kthompson@nw-tigers.org).
2026 NHS Building Construction House Bid Information
Bids requested on a new home according to the instructions below:
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 high bidder over a minimum of $40,000. The house is located at Northwestern High School, Maple, WI. Following are the features of this home:
- LPI 20 Series, 9-1/2” I-Joists floor framing with LP Legacy Floor Sheathing.
- 2x6 exterior wall construction.
- Engineered roof truss system with 1’ heel height - 6/12 Pitch.
- 5/8” OSB used on the roof sheathing.
- 7/16” OSB used on wall sheathing with Tyvek House Wrap.
- Great Room ceiling is vaulted - 3/12 vaulted interior.
- LP Smart Siding, Diamond Kote (Glacier Fog with Coffee Trim)
- Rollex brand aluminum soffits and fascia, (Mocha color).
- Insulated Marvin Elevate windows, Low E with Argon, with screens throughout. (Almond Frost) Bare Pine Interior.
- Matching Marvin Elevate Sliding French door.
- Bayer Built insulated entry door, aluminum clad jambs.
- Roof shingled with Certainteed Landmark Architectural shingles & Ridge Vent, (Burnt Sienna color).
This house is being sold as a shell. The interior of the building is framed in, but plumbing, finished flooring, sheet rock, electrical, insulation, etc. has not been completed.
This house is open for inspection by appointment only, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to April 13, 2026. Please 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 13, 2026. 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 contained in a sealed envelope marked "House Bid" addressed to the Board of Education, School District of Maple, P.O. BOX 188, Maple, WI 54854.
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