NHS Activities Round-Up: February 2024

Yearbook

If you have not ordered a yearbook yet and would like to, please either visit Jostens to order one or fill out an order form (found in the office) and submit payment to the office. The current price is $75. This is the final offer. As of March 1, there are 78 yearbooks still available for purchase.

Art Club and the Visual Arts Classic Team

The Visual Arts Classic Team claimed another Regional Championship on Friday, February 23. The team crushed their opponents in Quiz Bowl with thirteen more correct answers than the next closest team. In addition, they took first place in the team Critical Thinking competition. As individuals, members of the team racked up 22 first place ribbons and 2 second place ribbons with their Long Term and On Site projects. The entire group will head to Madison to compete at State on March 25! Members of the team include seniors Jordan Downey, Alex Essen, Hailey Finckler, Iva Jukic, Sasha Rowan, Francesca Germano, and Maria Wiita; sophomore Claire Germano; and freshmen Sophie Navarro, Shayanne Xiong, Claire Massier, and Ellie Hanson.

Band

The NHS Concert Band recently participated in the WSMA Concert Festival hosted by NHS on Wednesday, February 21.  They received top scores from all three judges to earn a “First Division Award”.   In addition, they recently performed at the Spring Concert on Thursday, February 29.  The NHS Pep Band has finished their basketball season playing at basketball games and the NHS Sports Band made a reappearance at the end of February.

Choir

Concert Choir is busy preparing for the Spring Concert on Thursday, February 29 at 7:30. Vocal Jazz is busy preparing for the Coffee House concert April 2 at 7:30. Vocal Jazz, Chamber Singers, Satis Stella, Wolf Pack, and some soloists and duets are preparing for District Solo and Ensemble in Ashland, WI on Saturday, April 6. They will be competing for metals in their categories as well as an opportunity to advance on to the State Competition in Eau Claire.

FCA 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Fri. morning at 7:30 in Room 3058.  Our leaders are Jenna Hursh, Lawson Burkhart, Ashlyn Sutherland and Addison Hanson.
Breakfast treats are served!  We hope our winter sports teams enjoyed the Gatorade provided by FCA. Everyone is welcome - you do NOT have to be an athlete.  Please see any of the leaders with questions.

Forensics

The forensics team traveled to Washburn High School for three rounds of subdistrict competition on February 13. Students competed in categories including poetry, solo acting, informative speaking, moments in history, dramatic interpretation, and special occasion speaking. All competitors received positive and constructive feedback and are diligently working on improving their pieces and speeches for the upcoming district competition in Drummond on March 25.

NES Mentors

The students at NES are so grateful for our NHS Mentors!  We are so proud of each of our NHS students who commit to one AA time per week to befriend an NES student.  Communication and commitment are the keys to a successful mentoring relationship.  Thank you NHS students for staying true to the purpose of mentoring.  Please see Mrs. Vik if you are interested in being a mentor.   

SADD

The Students Against Destructive Decisions are working on a couple of different school-wide initiatives.  One of your SADD leadership teams is working on Mental Health Awareness activities during the month of April.  We do these projects to remind students of the importance of making choices that will promote healthy mind and body.   

TRAP

Registration is open now and will close on March 24.  See Mrs. Wick in Room 2051 with any questions
 

BIDS REQUESTED – NHS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION HOUSE

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE
MAPLE, WISCONSIN 54854

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:

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 color).
9. Insulated Marvin Elevate windows, Low E with Argon, with screens throughout. (Almond Frost) Bare Pine Interior.
10. Matching Marvin Elevate Sliding French door.
11. Bayer Built insulated entry door, aluminum clad jambs.
12. Roof shingled with Certianteed 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, 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.

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 8, 2024, 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, 2024. 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. 

Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Bids will be presented to the School Board at their regular meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room at Northwestern High School, Room 2270 (Entrance E)
https://youtube.com/live/9pf7qi06PxU?feature=share
Monday, February 12, 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 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 12, 2024 agenda, open and executive sessions.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. January 8, 2024 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive sessions and the January 23, 2024 special meeting, open and executive sessions.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation/Retirement/Employment
5. Year-Old Kindergarten Survey Results - Discussion
6. Approval Items:
   1. Request from Jenny Forsythe, DECA Advisor and 14 students to attend the overnight State Career Development Conference in Lake Geneva, WI on February 26-28, 2024 and to begin planning, if they qualify, for the International Competition in April 2024 in Anaheim, California.
   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 4-6, 2024. The request includes the District paying the entry fee and transportation.
   3. Building Construction House Bid Sheet
   4. Early College Credit Program – Summer 2024
   5. Revisions to Policy No. 5330 – Administration of Medication/Emergency Care.
   6. Wage/Salary Increase for Support Staff, Middle Management, Administration, and Instructional Staff
7. Administrative Report:
   1. Communications
   2. January 12, 2024 Pupil Count
   3. Maintenance update
   4. Donation(s)
   5. Bus Drivers/Mechanics Appreciation Day – February 14, 2024
   6. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report
   7. CESA #12 Report
   8. 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.
   9. Student, staff, and community recognition
      1. Amy Mack, Elementary Art Teacher and students were highlighted in the Superior Telegram and also as part of a statewide Arts and Creativity newsletter put out by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. https://www.smore.com/eywj6
8. Comments from the audience.
9. 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 contribution for health insurance 2024-25, a request to waive the separation of employment fee and employee compensation for attendance at Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.

Reconvene in open session
YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/live/2dzZrzpzEgU?feature=share

10. Possible Action on a Change in the Employee Contribution Portion of the Health Insurance Increase 2024-25.
11. Adjournment.

NHS Activities Round-Up: January 2024

Yearbook

If you have not ordered a yearbook yet and would like to, please either visit Jostens to order one or fill out an order form (found in the office) and submit payment to the office. The current price is $75. This is the final offer.

Band

The NHS Concert Band is preparing for WSMA Concert Festival to be hosted by NHS on Wednesday, February 21.  In addition, they are preparing for the Spring Concert on Thursday, February 29.  The NHS Pep Band has been playing at basketball games and the NHS Sports Band will make a reappearance at the end of February.  Members of the band are also working to prepare for this year’s Musical: Beauty and the Beast.

Choir

Satis Stella and Wolf Pack are busy preparing for the All-Conference Choir event on Tuesday, February 13. This is an all day event where other choir students from neighboring districts bring their top singers, rehearse music all day, and then perform them during the school day (1:20PM Concert in the NHS auditorium). 

Vocal Jazz is busy preparing for the Coffee House concert April 2 at 7:30. 

Vocal Jazz, Chamber Singers, Satis Stella, Wolf Pack, and some soloists and duets are preparing for District Solo and Ensemble in Ashland, WI on Saturday, April 6. They will be competing for metals in their categories as well as an opportunity to advance on to the State Competition in Eau Claire.  

Concert Choir is busy preparing for the Spring Concert on Thursday, February 29 at 7:30. The choir is also holding a fundraising event at Culver’s in Superior called a “Share Night.” From 5pm-8pm 10% of the profits made at Culver’s will be donated back to the choir to help pay for their upcoming Chanhassen trip. 

DECA

DECA students attended the District Career Development Conference at UW-Stout on January 6th.  Everyone did a DECA-tastic job!

Special congratulations to the following students:
Medalists: Braedon Gross, Camden Trzynka, Jaylynne Lawler, Isaac Pooler
Finalists: Evan Kreuser, Lauren Wiita
3rd Place: Trevy Amundson, Iva Jukic, Preslie Janezic
2nd Place: Josie Kreuser, Ellie Peterson, Ashlyn Sutherland, Finley Peterson
1st Place: Wilson Isaksen

Next up: our chapter will compete at the State Career Development Conference in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin at the end of February.  We have 14 students competing in Series/Team events, projects, Economics tests, etc.  They will also have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals, attend leadership development workshops, and will expand their network.

FCA 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Fri. morning at 7:30 in Room 3058.  Our leaders are Jenna Hursh, Lawson Burkhart, Ashlyn Sutherland and Addison Hanson.
Breakfast treats are served!  We were recently blessed by an anonymous donation to our Huddle group and we have some ideas of how to be a blessing to others with those funds!  Everyone is welcome - you do NOT have to be an athlete.  Please see any of the leaders with questions.   

National Honor Society

During Snow Week, the students raised money to support the Rural Care and Share Food Shelf by hosting a dodgeball tournament and doing a Miracle Minute during a girls’ basketball game; around $375 will be donated.  

NES Mentors

The students at NES are so grateful for our NHS Mentors!  We are so proud of each of our NHS students who commit to one AA time per week to befriend an NES student.  Communication and commitment are the keys to a successful mentoring relationship.  Thank you NHS students for staying true to the purpose of mentoring.  Please see Mrs. Vik if you are interested in being a mentor.   

SADD

The Students Against Destructive Decisions are working on a couple of different school-wide initiatives.  We gave every NHS student a candy cane to remind them that SADD exists to encourage good decision-making regarding positive lifestyle choices.   

2024 NHS Musical Production: Beauty and the Beast: The Musical

This year's musical production rehearsals are well underway!  If you are interested in purchasing tickets to Beauty and the Beast, CLICK HERE.

Patrons wishing to purchase tickets with cash/check can do so in the NHS Office starting the week of February 5.

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room #2270 at Northwestern High School
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the January 23, 2024 agenda, open and executive sessions.
4. Consideration to move to an executive session necessary for those items exempted under open sessions  according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(a)(f). Included under this item is an expulsion hearing.
5. Adjournment.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room, #2270 at Northwestern High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggOuThm8G3o
Monday, January 8, 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 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 January 8, 2024 agenda open and executive sessions.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. December 11, 2023 regular board meeting minutes.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment/Retirement
5. Approval Items:
   1. Open Enrollment Policy - Space Availability
   2. Revisions to Policy No. 6236 – Community services Fund (Fund 80)
   3. Buildings/Grounds/Transportation Committee Meeting – December 19, 2023 Report and Recommendations.
   4. WIAA Sports Cooperative with Superior for:
      1. Boys Swim
      2. Girls Hockey
      3. Gymnastics
6. Administrative Report:
   1. Communications
   2. School Board Verification of Election and Drawing of Ballot Order
   3. Liability and Property/Casualty Insurance
   4. Maintenance Update
   5. Donations
   6. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report
      1. State Education Convention – January 16-19, 2024
      2. 2024 Delegate Assembly
   7. CESA #12 Report
   8. Reports from Northwestern High School, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern Elementary/Iron River Elementary Schools, Athletics and Activities Director, Director of Special Education and Student Board Representatives.
   9. Student, staff, and community recognition:
      1. Mike Ketola has received his National Board Recertification. National Board Certification is a voluntary, advanced teaching credential that goes beyond state licensure and is the most respected professional certification available in education. Mr. Ketola renewed his certification through a rigorous process specializing in social studies.
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 is employee staffing, salaries, wages and fringe benefits for 2024-25 and employee compensation for attendance at Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
9. Adjournment.

NHS Activities Round-Up: December 2023

Yearbook

If you have not ordered a yearbook yet and would like to, please either visit https://www.jostens.com/ to order one or fill out an order form (found in the office) and submit payment to the office. The current price is $73. This offer is available until January 27.

Band

December had band members performing in two concerts.  On Monday, December 4, the Jazz Band performed in Java Jive (Winter Jazz Concert) and on Monday, December 18, the Concert Band performed with NMS band members in the Winter Band Concert.  The NHS Pep Band will provide pregame music at the Thursday, December 21 Girls Basketball Game to kick off the winter sports pep band season.

Java Jive YouTube Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l04qsphiKpk

Winter Band Concert YouTube Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3Y7yz8jcqw

Choir

Chamber Singers, Vocal Jazz, Satis Stella, and Wolf Pack are busy preparing for the Tour of Schools which will take place during the school day on Thursday, December 21st. Students will be bused from the high school to NMS, NES, AND IRES to sing some of their music from the Winter Choral Concert.

DECA

DECA students attended the Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin at the beginning of December.  Students learned from industry professionals including the Marketing Director of Titletown and leaders of all of the professional sports teams in the Green Bay Area including The Gamblers (hockey), The Phoenix (basketball), Bombers (Football), etc.  

We also toured Lambeau Field, Packers Hall of Fame, and attended a professional hockey game.  Moreover, we toured UW-Eau Claire and UW-Green Bay.  It was DECA-tastic!

We will compete in our first level of competition at the beginning of January at the District Career Development Conference at UW-Stout

FCA

Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Fri. morning at 7:30 in Room 3058.  Our leaders are Jenna Hursh, Lawson Burkhart, Ashlyn Sutherland and Addison Hanson.

Breakfast treats are served!  In November, our Huddle Group collected items to put in a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child.  We were able to donate 2 boxes!  Everyone is welcome to attend - you do not have to be an athlete!  

National Honor Society

One of the pillars is service and that was our focus in recent months. 

During the trick-or-can evening on Halloween, students worked in conjunction with DECA to collect 375 pounds of non-perishable food items to donate to the local food shelf.

During the month of November, NHS sponsored a warm clothing drive.  Community members, staff, and students did a great job donating over 20 bags of gently used coats, sweatshirts, pants, etc.  The donations were given to HDC in Superior who will distribute the items to individuals ages 12-21 who are in need.

In December, the chapter worked with KIN to purchase and wrap some gifts for two children in the area.    

NES Mentors

The students at NES are so grateful for our NES Mentors!  We are so proud of each of our NHS students who commit to one AA time per week to befriend an NES student.  If you are interested in this opportunity, please see Mrs. Vik.  

SADD

The Students Against Destructive Decisions would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a SAFE and Happy New Year!   

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING

(Where a majority of the Board may attend)
December 19, 2023 – 4:00 p.m.
https://youtube.com/live/pXBnY8XRbqs?feature=share
District Office Conference Room

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call. (Mr. Glonek, Chair; Mr. Granlund, Mr. Hursh)
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. Discussion of construction management firm for replacement of deteriorating synthetic turf within the athletic complex at Northwestern High School.
4. Adjournment.

December 8, 2023

Dear Families,

As the winter season approaches, I would like to inform you that this year we may be implementing a two (2) hour delay and early dismissals.  

There may be times when the weather and the forecast determines that we need to call off school and close for the day.  If the roads or weather are poor in the morning but it looks like it may clear up by 10:00 a.m, I will be calling for a two (2) hour delay.

The process for determining school closing is checking with the Transportation Department as well as the Bayfield and Douglas County Highway Departments to see what the conditions of the roads are.  If the roads are in poor condition, I would make the two (2) hour delay call no later than 5:10 a.m.  If we feel that the weather is letting up and that the roads will be passable, we will follow through with the two (2) hour delay schedule.  If we feel that the weather is not letting up and or will continue to be poor throughout the morning, we will make the call to close school no later than 6:45 a.m.

This also applies to making a call for an early dismissal.  Depending on what time poor weather is moving into our area, we will let families know in advance if we would be closing school early.

The reason for these changes are strictly for the safety of our students and staff who would be on the roads with poor driving conditions.  Our bus drivers have proven to be excellent drivers in the winter time, but this is for their safety as well as our students on our buses.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this matter.

Yours in Education,

Karl B. Morrin, District Administrator
School District of Maple