Back-to-School Supply Lists

Here are links to the back-to-school supply lists for NES and NMS.  If you have any questions, please reach out to the school that your child attends.

• IRES School Supply List
• NES School Supply List
• NMS School Supply List

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room 2270 – Northwestern High School.
Monday, July 19, 2020 – 5:00 p.m.
https://youtu.be/3e3-Eqf0nMA

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 hearing. There may be 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 July 19, 2021 agenda.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. June 14, 2021 regular board meeting minutes.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment/Leave of Absence
5. Approval Items:
   1. Contract for Part-time Art Teacher as per Appendix A
   2. Tentative Agreement – Reopening, Local 1397-A, AFL,CIO for Mechanic Increase
   3. 2021-22 Food Service and Meal Prices.
   4. Milk Bids.
   5. 2021-22 Employee Handbook and Revisions f. Adoption of the Wisconsin Model Standards, Common Core Standards and National Science Standards for the District – 2021-22.
   6. July 19, 2021 Buildings/Grounds/Transportation Committee Report and Recommendations.
6. Policies:
   1. NEW – 1st Reading
      1. No. 0143.2 – Board Member Information Requests
      2. No. 0144.5 – Board Member Behavior and Code of Conduct
      3. No. 8395 – Student Mental Health Services
      4. No. 8453.01 – Control of Blood-Borne Pathogens
   2. REVISED
      1. No. 0100 – Definitions
      2. No. 0121 – Authority
      3. No. 0131.1 – Bylaws and Policies
      4. No. 0142.4 – Oath
      5. No. 0142.5 – Vacancies
      6. No. 0143 – Authority of Individual Board Members
      7. No. 0145 – Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment
      8. No. 0162 – Quorum
      9. No. 0165.1 – Notice of Regular Meetings
      10. No. 0167.3 – Public Comment at Board Meetings No. 0168.1 – Meeting Minutes
      11. No. 0172 – Legal Counsel
      12. No. 0174.2 – School Performance Report
      13. No. 1213 – Student Supervision and Welfare
      14. No. 2260.02 – English Language Proficiency
      15. No. 2261.01 – Parent and Family Engagement in Title I Programs
      16. No. 2266 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities
      17. No. 2411 – Guidance and Counseling
      18. No. 2412 – Homebound Instruction Program No. 2460 – Programs for Students with Disabilities
      19. No. 3112 – Board-Staff Communications
      20. No. 3120.04 – Employment of Substitutes
      21. No. 3213 – Student Supervision and Welfare
      22. No. 3215 – Use of Tobacco and Nicotine by Professional Staff
      23. No. 3362.01 – Threatening Behavior Toward Staff Members
      24. No. 3531 – Unauthorized Work Stoppage
      25. No. 4112 – Board-Staff Communications
      26. No. 4213 – Student Supervision and Welfare
      27. No. 4215 – Use of Tobacco and Nicotine by Support Staff
      28. No. 4362.01 – Threatening Behavior Toward Staff Members
      29. No. 4531 – Unauthorized Work Stoppage
      30. No. 5111 – Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students
      31. No. 5113 – Open Enrollment Program (Inter-District)
      32. No. 5460 – Graduation Requirements
      33. No. 5511 – Dress and Grooming
      34. No. 5512 – Use of Tobacco and Nicotine by Students
      35. No. 5517.01 – Bullying
      36. No. 5540.01 – Investigations Involving Suspected Child Abuse
      37. No. 5630 – Corporal Punishment
      38. No. 5630.01 – Use of Restraint and Seclusion with Students
      39. No. 5830 – Student Fundraising
      40. No. 6114 – Cost Principles – Spending Federal Funds
      41. No. 6325 – Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds
      42. No. 6610 – Student Activity Fund
      43. No. 7230 – Gifts, Grants, and Bequests
      44. No. 7434 – Use of Tobacco and Nicotine on School Premises
      45. No. 7450 – Property Inventory
      46. No. 7540 – Technology
      47. No. 7540.01V1 – Technology Privacy
      48. No. 7540.02 – Web Content, APPS, and Services
      49. No. 7540.03 – Student Technology and Acceptable Use and Safety
      50. No. 7544 – Use of Social Media
      51. No. 8320.01 – Unauthorized Acquisition of Staff Personal Information
      52. No. 8410 – Crisis Intervention
      53. No. 8900 – Fraud
      54. No. 9130 – Public Requests, Suggestions, or Complaints
   3. Delete
      1. No. 2416.01 – Parental/Police Access to Library Media Center Information
7. Administrative Report:
   1. Communications Received
   2. WASB – Region 1 Election, Board of Directors
   3. Board Building Tours – Set Dates
   4. School Handbooks
   5. Revenue Report
   6. Maintenance Report
   7. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report
   8. CESA #12 Report
   9. Donation(s)
   10. Student, staff, and community recognition
8. Comments from the audience
9. Adjournment.

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING

(Where a majority of the Board may attend)
July 19, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
District Office Conference Room
https://youtu.be/wIJ2lLSKBDA

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call. (Mrs. Livingston-Matherly, Chair; Mr. Granlund, Mr. Johnson)
2. The notice of the meeting was posted on District webpage, published as a legal ad in the Superior Telegram and posted throughout the District according to school board policy.
3. Town of Maple Requests Committee Discussion on the Use of Town Roads
4. Clarification on Bus Driver Bonuses
5. Northwestern Elementary School Construction Project
6. Report on Major Summer Building Projects
7. Adjournment

2021 Boys State Track Meet

Congratulations to CJ Thompson for his amazing races at the State Track meet! He made it through to finals and placed 8th in the 110 hurdles, ran the 4x200 relay, and then came back to place 4th in the 300 hurdles! We’re so proud of him!
 

2021 WIAA State Track Meet

Congratulations to C J Thompson and the boys 4 x 200 meter relay team for qualifying for this year's WIAA Division 2 State Track Meet.  C J Thompson will compete in the 110 meter hurdles and the 300 meter hurdles.  Members of the relay team include Bennett Nelson, Nick Makela, CJ Thompson, Cameron Benesch, Xander Polkoski and Jesse Larson.

NHS Girls Softball: 2021 Regional Champions

Congratulations to the NHS Girls Softball team as they earned a Regional Championship! 

They defeated St. Croix Falls 12-0 in 5 innings on Wednesday, June 16.  Next, they will travel to Bloomer to take on the Blackhawks in a Sectional Semi-final game on Monday, June 21.

2021 Boys Golf State

Congratulations to Tiger golfer Trent Meyer as he finished runner up at the WIAA D2 State Boys Golf Tournament at Trapper Turn Golf Course in Wisconsin Dells.

Trent shot a 36 hole total of 150 

Great job Trent!

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Northwestern High School Auditorium
Monday, June 14, 2021 – 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 participation 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 June 14, 2021 agenda.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. May 10, 2021 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive session and the May 12, 2021 special meeting open session.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Retirement/Resignations/Employment
5. Northwestern Elementary Art Project – Trauma Informed Care, Amy Mack, Kara Hietala
6. Approval Items:
   1. Sealed Bid Opening for the Building Construction House
   2. Request from Mr. Hessel, Head Volleyball Coach to attend a two-day volleyball tournament in Onalaska on August 25-26, 2021. The tournament would require a two night stay.
   3. Facemask Protocol for Summer School and 2021-22
   4. WIAA Senior High Membership Renewal for 2021-22
   5. 66.30 Cooperative Agreement with South Shore – Occupational Therapist
   6. June 14, 2021 Buildings/Grounds/Transportation Report and Recommendations
   7. Wage Adjustment for Support Staff and Middle Management
7. Administrative report:
   1. Communications
   2. Board Committee Assignments
   3. Maintenance Report
   4. CESA #12 Convention – Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Ashland, WI
   5. CESA #12 Report
   6. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report
   7. Donation(s)
   8. Reports from Northwestern High School, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern
   9. Elementary School, Director of Special Education, and Athletic Director - enclosed with Board packets.
   10. Student, staff, and community recognition:
       1. Tanya Krieg, Northwestern Middle School Principal was presented with an award: “Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve” from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for contributing to National Security and Protecting Liberty and Freedom by Supporting Employee Participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force.
8. Comments from the audience.
9. Adjournment.

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING

(Where a majority of the Board may attend)
June 14, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
District Office Conference Room

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call. (Mrs. Livingston-Matherly, Chair; Mr. Granlund, Mr. Johnson)
2. The notice of the meeting was posted on District webpage, published as a legal ad in the Superior Telegram and posted throughout the District according to school board policy.
3. Electrical Appliances in the Classrooms
4. Report on Transportation Mechanical Operations
5. Servicing Non-District Buses
6. Special Education Bus Purchase for 2021-22
7. Report on Major Summer Building Projects
8. Adjournment

NHS Activities Round-up: June 2021

Band

The band wrapped up their year's music with the Band Pops Concert and Commencement.  The 2021 Band Pops Concert featured The Mandalorian, West Side Story,  “Under the Sea” from The Little Mermaid, “Yoda’s Theme” from The Empire Strikes Back and Highlights from Harry Potter.  The Jazz Band performed “That Old Black Magic” and “House of the Rising Sun” and the Sports Band played “Smoke on the Water”.

Recognized at the concert and at the earlier Senior Awards night were the following 2021 Senior Band Awards Recipients:
John Philip Sousa Award: CLAIRE JARMAN 
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: JOEL WALSH
Semper Fidelis Award: AMY BATES
In Addition, Jackson Meller was recognized with a special NHS Band Soloist Award!

We were excited to feature TWO NEW INSTRUMENTS IN THE PERCUSSION SECTION!!  The district recently purchased a vibraphone and marimba.  We were excited to feature them in the upcoming performance and will be using them for decades to come.

Several band members supported the class of 2021 by performing Pomp and Circumstance at the outdoor commencement ceremony.  We were excited to support the class of 2021 one last time this year.

The next performance for the band will be on July 25th at the Iron River Lion’s Club Blueberry Festival Parade!

You can follow the band on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/northwesternhighschoolband/

Choir

Our final performance for the year was a very successful one as we presented Matinee Movie Music on May 21. The audience appreciated our music from “The Princess and the Frog”, “Sister Act”, “The Greatest Showman”, “Mulan” and “Shrek” to name a few. At the program, we honored the 24 graduating seniors who are in the choir, 20 of whom have been in the choir for their entire 4 years of high school. Congratulations Seniors! We will miss you!!!!!!

You can see the performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6x-WRS8iho 

We also had some vocal performances at the State Solo/Ensemble competition, and we have brought home some strong results and serious hardware!
Earning Silver Medals: Gilbert Torvinen-Theatre Solo; Lucie Landwehr-Theatre Solo; Nathaniel Fechtelkotter and Ella Cain-Classical Duet
Earning Gold Medals: Nathaniel Fechtelkotter-Classical Solo; Lily Cain-Theatre Solo; Sheila Gregerson-Theatre Solo; Gilbert Torvinen and Jesse Larson-Classical Duet; Kyle Granquist-Piano Solo; Jesse Larson, Gus Degitz, Gilbert Torvinen and Thomas Shamla-Barbershop Quartet; Wolfpack-Shenandoah, Tiger Beat Show Choir

Additionally, some of our seniors were recently recognized at the Senior Honor Banquet.
National School Choral Award: Lucie Landwehr, Rebecca Hedin, Nathaniel Fechtelkotter
American Choral Directors Association Leadership Award: McKenzie Tuura
Accompanist Award: Alex Goodlet

Congratulations to all!

Follow the HS Choir on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthesternHSChoir

Link Crew

Link Crew Leaders plan on meeting with their freshmen monthly to do a variety of activities to help them with their second semester of high school.

Yearbook

There are yearbooks still available for purchase.  The price is $70.  If you would like one, let the high school office or Mrs. Thompson know; we can make sure there is one in the office for you to pick up and pay for.  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Thompson @ kthompson@nw-tigers.org

Trap Club

The State Tournament is on Sunday, June 13th. We have 13 students attending.  They will each shoot 100 rounds of competition birds.  They will be competing against other student athletes from Wisconsin who are at the same level. The levels are Novice, Junior Varsity, and Varsity.