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School District of Arcadia
NEWSLETTER
November, 2014
Vol. 15, Issue 3
From Your Superintendent
Enrollment Trends:
According to our third Friday in September student enrollment count we have 1,187 students
actually in our buildings. Last year at this time we had 1,178 students present. Our open
enrollment students coming into our district from other districts are 48, our open enrollment
students from our district going to other districts are 33. Student enrollment is a key factor in
determining the revenue limits, which in turn affect local taxes. This year our third Friday in
September and summer school enrollment counts increased by 15 FTE’s. FTE’s are full time
equivalent students. Our PALS and early childhood students attend partial days and therefore are
counted as .6 or .5 FTE’s. This enrollment increase transcended into a three year average
increase of 22 FTE’s from 2013-14.
Our district generates $10,235.73 per student in allowable revenue limits. This year we have a
three year average of 1,145 FTE’s. That number is then multiplied by the allowable revenue limit of
$10,235.73 per student to give us our total revenue limit for Fund 10 operations. We are a heavily
aided district to the level of roughly 72% general equalization and poverty aid. Therefore, outside
of local referendum debt, our local tax payers are responsible for approximately 38% of the total
$10,235.73 per student allowed revenue limit.
Revenue Limit/Tax Levy:
Now that the 2014-15 school year is underway and we have determined our pupil count, the
district staff and school board begin to finalize the budget and set the local tax levy. The
equalization value for our district went from $365,340,568 to $379,566,339 for an increase of
$14,225,771. This is very important because it is one of the major factors in determining our
district’s tax levy. Early estimates show a decrease in the local tax levy due to increased
equalization values and an estimated increase of $264,482 in state equalization aids. Even though
our three year average student enrollment increased by 22 students, the district is estimating a
decrease in the tax levy of approximately $.19 per thousand dollars of property valuation. The
2014-15 estimated tax levy will go from $11.14 per thousand to $10.95 per thousand. The final tax
levy will be determined after the state issues the final state aid amounts on October 15 th and will
then be set and approved by the school board at the 2014 Annual Meeting.
School Report Card:
The Department of Public Instruction recently released the statewide school report cards for
Wisconsin Schools. A numeric score with multiple levels of criteria is assigned to each school
district and school within that district. A rating is then determined based on the numeric score. If a
school receives a score between 83-100 it is rated as Significantly Exceeds Expectations. If a
school receives a score range between 73-82.9 it receives a rating of Exceeds Expectations. A
score of 63-72.9 rates as Meets Expectations and a score range of 53-62.9 rates as Meets Few
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For your reference:
District Office—323-3315
H.S. Office—323-3334
(Grades 9-12)
Elementary Office—323-7500
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Inside this
Issue:
From your Superintendent cont.
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School Closing
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8th Gr. Conferencing
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Holiday Concerts
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Intro to Business
4
Music Dept. News
College Credit
Courses
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MS Drama
Alumni NightBasketball
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Raider Night
Child Development
Days
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HS Counseling News
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Wrestling
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Notice of School
Board Election
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Notice of Child Find
Distinguished
Alumni Nomination
Form
Energy Assistance
Program
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14-15 Board Goals
Walking Track &
Weight Room Hours
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Lunch Menus
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November Calendar
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December Calendar
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January Calendar
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Check out our website!
www.arcadia.k12.wi.us
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Expectations, and finally a school or district receiving a score of 0-52.9 receives a rating of Fails to Meet Expectations.
The Arcadia School District received a score of 73.3 which is a rating of Meets Expectations. The Arcadia Elementary
School received a score of 69.5 which Meets Expectations. For the second year in a row the Arcadia High School received
a score which Exceeds Expectations, this year’s score was 79.5. The scores are determined by student achievement,
closing achievement gaps, student growth, and on-track and post secondary readiness.
Fairfield Avenue Project:
Beginning on October13th, the City of Arcadia will begin a sewer and water upgrade on Fairfield Avenue from Wilson
Avenue to Reit Lane. The road will be closed during the initial construction phase. With good weather, the initial phase of
installing sewer and water pipes will last approximately two weeks. In late spring or early summer this section of road will
be blacktopped and have curb and gutter installed. Thank you in advance for avoiding this section of Fairfield Avenue
during the construction phases.
Middle School Building Project:
The middle school building project is getting close to its final design stage. Once the design is finalized in November, it
will be sent out for bid in December/January. As you recall from the last newsletter the original design and upgrades came
in 2.5 million dollars over budget due to design upgrades and bids received by building contractors. This is why the project
did not start in July, 2014. Since that time the board, administration, architect, building representative and contractors met.
Through consensus discussion and problem solving the project costs were reduced an estimated $950,000+ from the plan.
This still leaves us approximately $1.5 million short of our budgeted referendum amount. It was determined that the middle
school gym and locker room areas would be bid as an alternate, because those areas were estimated to cost $1.5 million
in the initial bid last June. If there is no other funding source or if the bids received in January do not allow us to build the
gym and locker room areas, they will be eliminated in this project. The project will now begin in April if there are not
weather or other delays. Occupancy is now planned for September 1, 2016. Please feel free to contact me if you have
any questions about the building process.
Thank you for your continued support of our schools in the Arcadia School District and I look forward to a very busy
and productive 2014-15 school year. And remember, my email, phone, and door are always open to you.
Louie Ferguson, Superintendent
School Closing
A reminder that it is that time of year when bad weather can suddenly cause school to close. We urge you to
discuss emergency procedures with your children so they know what to do when we close early.
For your convenience, we have listed the radio and TV stations that will be notified of our closing, early dismissal, or
late start. Thank you for your understanding and assistance should we need to change our normal routine. We will also be
using our calling system to notify our parents of school closings.
Station & Dial Number
City
WIZM 1410 AM, Z-93 93.3 FM
WKTY 580 AM, WRQT 95.7 FM, KCLH 94.7 FM
MAGIC 104.9 FM, 1490 A, Class Rock 100.1 FM
The Eagle 102.7 FM, KWNO 1230 AM,KWNO 99.3 FM
KAGE 1380 AM, KAGE 95.3 FM, Soft Rock 101.1 FM
WHTL 102.3 FM
Z-100100.7 FM or Sports Radio 1400 AM
The Mix 98.1 FM or ROCK 92.1 FM or WQRB 95.1 FM
I-94 94.1 FM or WMEQ 880 AM
WAXX 104.5 FM or WAYY 790 AM
Moose Country 106.7 FM
WEAU TV—Channel 13
WKBT TV—Channel 8
WXOW TV—Channel 19
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La Crosse
La Crosse
La Crosse
La Crosse
Winona
Whitehall
Eau Claire
Eau Claire
Eau Claire
Eau Claire
Eau Claire
Eau Claire
La Crosse
La Crosse
8th Grade Conferencing to Start in December
Parents and guardians of 8th grade students will soon
be getting a letter with the date and time of their GPS
(Global Plan for Students) Conference. This conference
reviews the student’s goals for post-secondary options and
then what classes they need to take in high school to
achieve those goals. We will be registering students for
their freshman classes at this conference.
If you cannot meet at the time that is set up for you in
your letter, please let Mrs. Nilsestuen know. She will
change your appointment to accommodate your schedule.
The counseling department has found that having these
conferences helps keep students on track for graduating
with the classes they need to meet their educational and
career goals.
All the eighth grade students and their parents will meet
with either Mrs. Nilsestuen, Mrs. Pinnow, or an counseling
intern student during the months of December and January.
Upcoming Holiday Concerts
Tuesday, November 18—5th Grade Band Concert—6:30 p.m.—HS Auditorium
Thursday, December 4—Kindergarten & Gr. 1 Winter Concert—6:30 p.m.—MS Gym
Sunday, December 7— Winter Jazz Concert—3:00 p.m.—HS Auditorium
Tuesday, December 9—MS Band/Choir Concert—7:00 p.m.—HS Auditorium
Thursday, December 11—Grades 2 & 3—6:30 p.m.—Middle School Gym
Monday, December 15—HS Band/Choir Concert—7:00 p.m.—HS Auditorium
Tuesday, December 16 — Grades 4 & 5—6:30 p.m.—Middle School Gym
Veteran’s Day Program
The Veteran’s Day program will take place on
Tuesday, November 11, at 10:45 a.m., in the high school gym.
The public is invited and welcome to attend.
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Intro to Business & Marketing
The students in Intro to Business and Marketing
practiced their management skills by running a meeting
using parliamentary procedure. The student groups had to
plan and properly run a meeting. This was part of their
management unit which also included learning how to tie a
tie, properly give a handshake and how to solve personnel
problems
in
the
workplace.
2015 Florida Trip
On June 15th, 2015 AHS Music
Department will be on their way to Florida!
There will be time spent on Cocoa and
Blizzard Beach, Disney World, choir and
band performances, and a night at the
Grand Ole Opry in Nashville! The cost is
$879 per person, and we are still looking for
community and chaperones to join. If you are
interested, please contact Adam Petroski at
608-323-3334 x3129. More information is on
our music department website.
Winter Jazz Concert
Winter Jazz Concert will be held on Sunday, December
7th at 3:00 PM. This Concert will feature the Middle School
Jazz bands, High School Jazz band, and Arcadia High
School’s a cappella group, Adams Family.
AHS Presents “All Shook Up” Featuring the Music of Elvis!
This November, AHS Music Department will feature “All
Shook Up” the musical! Theatrical Rights Worldwide says it
is “Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. It's
1955, and into a square little town in a square little state
rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything
and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling
musical fantasy that'll have
you jumpin' out of your blue
suede shoes with such
classics as "Heartbreak
Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock,"
and "Don't Be Cruel."
This year’s cast consists of
Trent Wolfe as Chad, (a
motorcycling, guitar-playing
roustabout), Faith Siewert as
Natalie (a mechanic), Carlos
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Corona as Jim (Natalie’s Father), Taylor Rae as Sylvia (the
no-nonsense, sassy owner of the local Honky Tonk), Brea
Scow as Lorraine (Sylvia’s 16 year old daughter), Garrett
Knudsen as Dennis (a young, awkward, aspiring dentist),
Shauna Frahm as Ms. Sandra (the local Museum Curator,
as well as other great characters exploding with talent!
“All Shook Up” is full of great Elvis classics,
heartbreaking romance, and enough comedy for the whole
family to enjoy! You won’t want to miss it! Performance are
November 7th and 8th at 7:00 and November 9th at 2:00 at
Arcadia High School. There will also be a lasagna dinner
ticket option for Saturday night’s performance this year!
Only 150 tickets will be sold - $20 for an adult, and $10 for
children 12 and under. The dinner will consist of homemade
lasagna, salad, garlic toast, desert, and drink! Call the high
school for tickets at 608-323-3315. We can’t wait to see you
there!
College Credit for High School Courses
All students who complete the accounting course and
the computer applications course with a C or better will
receive credit through Western Technical College. These
credits can save students time and money. Last year alone,
area high school students saved over $355,000 by taking
these transcripted courses. These courses can also be
added to student's college application in the "College
Courses Taken" section.
AMS Drama - Theatrical Adventure
The Arcadia Middle School Drama class - Diana Alvarez, Ian Bortoluzzi, Alecia Cadmus, Leanni Dominguez,
Aaron Haines, and Jeremiah Williams, had the awesome
opportunity to see Bill Blagg's The Science of Magic on
Sept. 22, 2014 at Viterbo Fine Arts Center. Students even
had the chance to talk to Bill Blagg after the performance
and pose for a quick picture.
For centuries magicians have used scientific principles
to make people levitate in mid-air and vanish in the blink of
an eye. Illusionist Bill Blagg’s one-of-a-kind educational
experience took the students on a rare, never-before-seen
journey “behind the scenes” of the magic world. Bill’s comedy-filled, action-packed, presentation was highly interactive
and made science fun and exciting! Students used the Scientific Method to levitate one of their teachers in mid-air and
even learned how the science of reflection can make their
homework magically disappear!
Drama Teacher Mrs.
Schock was very impressed with the students' mature manners, lovely appearance, and inquisitive nature; making the
AMS Drama theatrical fieldtrip a GREAT success.
Basketball Alumni Night
On Tuesday, January 6th, the Arcadia Boys Basketball
program will host the 2nd annual Arcadia Basketball Alumni
Night. This year we will be inviting and recognizing the Conference championship team from the 1989 season to the
home game against West Salem. Those that are able to be
in attendance will be introduced between the JV and Varsity
games. If you have any contact information (address, phone
number, email address) for any of the team members, we
would appreciate it.
Please send any contact information to:
Lynn Sonnentag
Arcadia High School
756 Raider Dr.
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3334 ext.3112
OR
[email protected]
Raider Nation Night
The Boys Basketball Program would like to invite
you to the second annual RaiderNight! This will be a night
filled of fun, excitement, and basketball! It will take place on
Monday, November 24th at 5:30 pm in the high school gym.
This is a great chance for you to meet and see the 20142015 Arcadia Raiders in action before they start their
season against LaCresent on December 4th. Admission is
FREE!!! We will play a complete four quarters, with some
halftime entertainment, and the Raider Pep Band of course.
With the help of Edge Graphics, we have designed
some awesome fan shirts this year! These shirts will be
available for purchase on the 24th. Every person who comes
to RaiderNight will get a ticket. Throughout
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night, we will be drawing out tickets and these lucky fans will
be getting a FREE T-SHIRT!
The date and time of Raider Night may be subject
to change based upon how far the football team goes this
year. Watch for updates on the school website! We
appreciate your positive support of Arcadia Athletics and the
Boys Basketball Program. We look forward to seeing you on
the 24th and all season long! Go Raiders!
Coach Sonnentag
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2015 Arcadia Child Development Days & PALS 4K
The annual Arcadia Child Development Days will take
place on Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30,
2015. The Development Days will be held at Arcadia
Elementary School in the little gym. The Development Days
will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and
from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
Registration for the PALS 4K program for the 2015-2016
school year, will be held in conjunction with Child
Development Days on Thursday, January 29, and Friday,
January 30, 2015 during the above mentioned times. If you
are planning on registering for the PALS 4K program, please
bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate, along with a copy
of their current immunization records.
development through participation in an informal educational
screening process, available services in the community for
families of young children, and normal growth and
information regarding early childhood development.
Arcadia Child Development Days are designed to be a
time of fun and information for both parents and young
children. Refreshments will be served, and children will
receive a small gift when they leave. Invitations will be mailed
the week of January 5, 2014 to parents of children 2 ½ to 3 ½
years of age who have not been previously screened. Please
call the Pupil Services office at 323-3334, extension 3132, for
information or to schedule your child.
We look forward to seeing you in January!
Arcadia Child Development Days will provide families
with the opportunity to learn about the level of their child‘s
2015 Días del Desarrollo Infantil de Arcadia e
Inscripción para el programa de PALS - 4K
rollo de su hijo/a a través de la participación en un proceso
de evaluciòn de educación informal, servicios disponibles en
la comunidad para familias con niños pequeños , y el crecimiento normal e información sobre el desarrollo de la
primera infancia .
Los Días Anuales del Desarrollo Infantil de Arcadia se
llevarán a cabo el jueves , 29 de enero y el Viernes, 30 de
enero del 2015 . Los Días de Desarrollo se llevará a cabo en
la Escuela Primaria de Arcadia en el gimnasio pequeño. Los
Días de Desarrollo seràn de 2:00am-8:00pm el jueves y el
viernes de 8:00 am a 2:00 pm.
Los Días del Desarrollo Infantil de Arcadia están
diseñados para divertirse e información para los padres y
niños pequeños. Se ofreceràn bocadillos, y los niños/as recibirán un pequeño regalo antes de irse. Las invitaciones se
enviarán por correo la semana del 5 de enero 2015 para padres de niños de entre 2 ½ a 3 ½ años de edad que no hayan sido seleccionados previamente. Por favor llame a la
oficina de la escuela primaria al 323-3334, extensión 3132,
para obtener información o para programar una cita para su
hijo/a.
La inscripción para el programa de 4K PALS para el año
escolar 2015-2016 , se llevará a cabo en conjunto con Los
Días de Desarrollo Infantil el jueves, 29 de enero y el
Viernes, 30 de enero durante el horario antes mencionado.
Si usted está pensando en inscribir a su hijo/a al programa
de 4K PALS, por favor traiga una copia del certificado de
nacimiento de su hijo/a, junto con una copia de su registro de
vacunas actuales.
Los Días del Desarrollo Infantil de Arcadia proporcionará a las familias la oportunidad de conocer el nivel de desar-
Esperamos contar con su presencia en enero!
School Counseling News
Please feel free to call Jen Pinnow with any school counseling questions or concerns 323-3334.
More information is available on the Counseling Website https://sites.google.com/site/arcadiacounseling/
Financial Aid Night – February 26th
*Financial Aid Information 5-6 pm. This workshop will provide a comprehensive look at what financial aid is and the
responsibilities that come with it. It will include information on the types of financial aid available, how to apply for financial
aid, and how financial aid is awarded. A letter will be sent with each each senior describing the workshop in more detail.
*FAFSA Completion 6-7:00 PM. A representative from Great Lakes will be here to help any students/families with filling
out the FAFSA online. Please bring all necessary documentation found at fafsa.ed.gov/help/before003.htm
General Financial Aid Information
*Students should apply for financial aid with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which can be printed
from the website (www.fafsa.ed.gov). Applying online is highly recommended. Each college has its own deadline so make
sure these deadlines are not missed.
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School Counseling News, continued
*After filling out the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Department of Education. From that information each college will develop a financial aid package for you including grants, scholarships, work-study, or student
loans.
*You notify the college you wish to attend of acceptance or rejection of your financial aid package. You can accept or reject
any part of the package.
2014-15 Wrestling
The 2014-2015 Arcadia Wrestling Season looks to
be one of the most promising ever…
season, and we feel the competition seen here is much
more meaningful.
After an injury stricken season last year, (having 10 or
more guys out of the line-up), we look to be healthy and
filling with a SOLID roster of returning lettermen and a good
Freshman class that could help out even more.
I am confident the change will be a good team bonding
experience, and allow more of the parents to be cheering on
their own kids through the placement rounds. –something
we have lost at the other tournament.
Our leadership will stem from these three highly successful and experienced Seniors: Jacob Erbe, Lee Pronschinske, and Richie Hotelling. We will be filling the roster with a LARGE Junior class of returning lettermen, with
the Hernandez twins, Josh & Fran, Austin Bown, Aaron
Benson, Michael Prokop, Dominic Glodowski, Michael Sonsalla, Henry Hilmanowski, and Will Loewenhagen. Many
Sophomores are also returning lettermen; Seth Lisowski,
Bradyn Korpal, Omar Sanchez, Travis Tamke, and Jacob
Lallemont will fill out the roster and add depth to many of
our positions, with a half dozen Freshmen looking for opportunities as well. *All interested athlete are encouraged to
join the TEAM.
We have a kids night “Run with the Pack” scheduled
for January 8th in our Home Dual vs. BRF. Arcadia Wrestling Club sponsors Youth Wrestling, with sign-up taking
place in December, and starting early in January. Kids
Night will feature the youngsters at our home meet.
We have a couple of “changes” that are encouraging… (1) We will be back in D-3 this year, where we look to
be much more competitive in the run for state, and (2) the
Team will travel to the Northern Badger over the break instead of the Bi-State. This was one of the tough choices we
have been considering for the past several years, but looks
to be the right one… Northern Badger is a much better fit
for our Team. –as Bi-State continues to fill with the highly
ranked D-1,as well as the top D-2 and 3 teams in the state,
then filling in with several very good Minnesota teams, we
have found that the majority of our TEAM is not getting a
very good experience from this event, and the majority
WILL benefit from the Northern Badger in number of
matches, and still get the level of competition and challenge
that a large tournament has to offer. Northern Badger is
filled with the D-2 & 3 teams that we will run into in the post
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Arcadia continues to host two highly competitive and
respected tournaments, Dec. 20th and Jan. 24th, and we will
also host the D-3 Regional this year. *A BIG Thank Youahead of time, for ALL of the parents and volunteers who
help make these events possible! We are always looking
for more volunteers to assist in setting-up and running these
events. Please contact Coach McKeeth or Bruce Schweisthal if you would be interested in helping. Attached is our
season schedule… We hope to see a huge following this
season as we look to be one of the top teams in the area.
2014-2015 Arcadia Wrestling Schedule
Tue
Fri
Sat
Thu
Sat
Thu
Sat
M-Tue
Th
Sat
Fri
Th
Sat
Th
Sat
Sat
Sat
Tue
Sat
Th-F-S
Fr-Sat
12-2
12-5
12-6
12-11
12-13
12-18
12-20
12-29-30
1-8
1-10
1-16
1-22
1-24
1-29
1-31
2-7
2-14
2-17
2-21
2/26-27-28
3/6-7
Dual
A
Quad
A
Trny
A
DualH
Blair-Taylor
trny
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Dual
A
Trny
H
Trny
@
Dual
H
Dual Trny
@
Dual
A
Dual
H
Trny
H
Dual
A
Trny
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Trny
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Trny
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TEAM Sectionals
WIAA Indiv. Sectionals
STATE
@
TEAM STATE
Whitehall
MMGET, vs. LXC, ECM, & Arc.
Mel-Min
-JV only
-Parents NightLogan Invite (9 teams)
Westby
Arcadia Scramble (16 teams) (V & JV)
River Falls-Northern Badger (32 teams)
BRF (Run with the Pack)=kids night
Osseo 5 Duals (V & JV)
West Salem-Bangor
Viroqua
Raider Challenge (16 teams)
MMGET @ GET
Indee
Varsity Reserves
GET -Coulee Conference Trny (Rd-Rob)
WIAA D-3 Regional @ Arcadia
@ Ladysmith
@ OSSEO
Kohl Center -Madison
UW Madison
Notice of School Board Election
Notice is hereby given, that at an election to be held in the School District of Arcadia on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, the
following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for school board members is
three years, beginning on Monday, April 27, 2015.
Office
Incumbent
Board Member (at large)
Board Member (at large)
Michael Edmunds
Randy Nilsestuen
Notice is further given, that a Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no
later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, in the School District office located at 756 Raider Drive, Arcadia,
Wisconsin, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday, mailed to the address noted above, or
filed personally with School District Clerk, Laney Bork, prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Notice is further given
that if a primary is necessary, it will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
Laney Bork, District Clerk
School District of Arcadia, Wisconsin
Notice of Child Find Activity
Upon request, the School District of Arcadia is required
to evaluate a child for eligibility for special education
services. A request for evaluation is known as a referral.
When the district receives a referral, the district will appoint
an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to
determine if the child has a disability, and if the child needs
special education services. The district locates, identifies,
and evaluates all children with disabilities who are enrolled
by their parents in private (including religious) schools,
elementary schools and secondary schools located in the
school district.
A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker, or
administrator of a social agency who reasonably believes a
child brought to him or her for services is a child with a
disability has a legal duty to refer the child, including a
homeless child, to the school district in which the child
resides. Before referring the child, the person making the
referral must inform the child's parent that the referral will be
made.
Others, including parents, who reasonably believe a
child is a child with a disability may also refer the child,
including a homeless child, to the school district in which the
child resides.
Referrals must be in writing and include the reason why
the person believes the child is a child with a disability. A
referral may be made by contacting Brian Grill, Director of
Pupil Services, School District of Arcadia, at 608-323-3334,
Ext. 3165, or by writing him at 756 Raider Drive, Arcadia, WI
54612.
Notificación De Actividad Para Localizar Al Nino
A solicitud, Distrito Escolar de Arcadia está obligado a
evaluar a un menor para determinar si éste requiere
servicios de educación especial. Se conoce como
recomendación a una solicitud de evaluación. Cuando el
distrito recibe una recomendación, el distrito designará un
equipo de Programa Individualizado de Educación (IEP, por
sus siglas en inglés) para determinar si el menor tiene una
discapacidad, y si el menor necesita servicios de educación
especial. El distrito ubica, identifica, y evalúa a todos los
menores con discapacidades que son matriculados por sus
padres en escuelas privadas (incluyendo religiosas),
escuelas primarias y escuelas secundarias localizadas en
el distrito escolar.
Un médico, enfermera, psicólogo, trabajador social, o
administrador de una institución social quien crea
razonablemente que un menor que ha sido llevado al
mismo para recibir servicios es un menor con discapacidad,
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tiene el deber legal de recomendar a este menor, incluso si
es un menor sin hogar, al distrito escolar en el cual vive el
menor. Antes de recomendar al menor, la persona que
hace la recomendación debe informar a sus padres que se
hará dicha recomendación.
Otros, incluyendo a los padres, quienes crean
razonablemente que algún menor es un menor con
discapacidad pueden también recomendar al menor,
incluso si es un menor sin hogar, al distrito escolar en el
cual vive el menor.
Las recomendaciones deben hacerse por escrito y
deben incluir la razón por la cual la persona cree que el
menor es un menor con discapacidad. La recomendación
debe hacerse contactando a Brian Grill, Director de
Educación Especial, Distrito Escolar de Arcadia, en el 608323-3334, Ext. 3165, o escribiéndole a 756 Raider Drive,
Arcadia, WI 54612
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ARCADIA—DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD
The School District of Arcadia is proud to announce the initiation of a distinguished alumnus award. The
Distinguished Alumnus plaques, honoring alumni of the School District of Arcadia, will be displayed at the Senior High
School.
Purpose:
 To provide inspirational role models for students
 To provide a recognition for past alumni
 To promote a legacy of community pride
Making
The
Best Better
Criteria:
 Have attended Arcadia Public Schools
 Have graduated at least 20 years prior to induction
 Have made significant contributions to their community and society through service or a distinguished career
 Have demonstrated those qualities of character, citizenship, and service that form the foundation of a democratic
and humane society
Nominations:
 Made in writing by any person familiar with the individual
 Submitted no later than January 1
 Nominations will remain active for five years.
Selection:
 Made by the Distinguished Alumnus Award Committee members
 Selection will be made for presentation of the award(s) at the annual graduation ceremony.
Recognition Award:
 A picture plaque and description of accomplishments located at the Senior High School
 Individual personal memento
Arcadia School District Distinguished Alumnus Award
Nomination Form
Name of Nominee _________________________________________________________________
Arcadia High School graduation dates or dates of attendance in the Arcadia School system _______
Current Address of nominee _________________________________________________________
(Street)
________________________________________________________________________________
(City)
(State)
(Zip)
(Phone)
If deceased, name and address of the closest living relative…
Name ___________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
(City)
(State)
(Zip)
(Phone)
Nomination submitted by ___________________________________________________________
(Name)
________________________________________________________________________________
(City)
(State)
Home Phone ________________________
(Zip)
Work Phone ___________________________
Signed ______________________________________________
Date ________________
On a separate paper, please provide a biographical sketch of the nominee as to why you believe this alumnus should be considered for this
honor. Please include information about:
The significant accomplishments this person attained in his or her professional life.
The significant accomplishments and/or contributions this person has made to their community, state and/or nation, outside
their professional life.
Any other information you feel sets this person apart from others and would make them a “distinguished” alumnus.
Please return to: Arcadia High School
756 Raider Drive
Arcadia, Wisconsin 54612
Attn: Superintendent of Schools
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Energy Assistance Program
Administered by the State of Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program
Trempealeau County Department of Human Services
36245 Main Street – Government Center – Whitehall, WI 54773
715-538-2311 or 1-877-538-2311 (Ext. 290)
Applications will be taken for the 2014-2015 heating season beginning October 1, 2014.
 FACE TO FACE applications will be taken at Human Services in Whitehall on Tuesdays, Thursdays beginning
October 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To schedule an appointment, call the above
number.
 Walk-In to any of the outreach sites listed below.

Please check dates, times and locations, as they have changed from last
year.
City
Location
Times
Arcadia
Christ Lutheran Church
(WIC Outreach)
464 St. Joseph Avenue
Commodities Distribution
First Presbyterian Church – Food
Pantry
Hauge Memorial Library
1:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 Noon
1:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 Noon
11:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m.
11:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m.
By Appt.
See above
Arcadia
Galesville
Osseo
Eleva
Dodge
Whitehall
Whitehall
Village of Eleva
City Hall
Sacred Heart Church
(Senior Meal Site)
Brookside Apartments
(Senior Meal Site)
Government Center
October
2014
---
December
2014
---
January
2015
---
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Wednesday
December 3
Monday
December 15
---
Tuesday
October 28
---
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Until May 15,
2015
---
---
--Wednesday
October 22
Monday
October 27
---
November
2014
Wednesday
November 3
Wednesday
November 19
-----
--Wednesday
January 7
--Tuesday
January 6
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Bring the following items to your appointment:
 Social Security Numbers and Dates of Birth for all persons living in the household. Photo ID for person
doing the application.
 Verification of Heating and Electric Costs for 12 months. Either September 1, 2013- through August 31,
2014 or the last 12 months.
 Income verification for all household members for the three (3) months PRIOR to the month of application. If you apply in October bring income for July, August, September. Types of income include but are not
limited to the following:
-Wages: Check Stubs or a pay history statement from your Employer.
-Social Security, SSI, Pension or Retirement: Award letter
-Interest or Dividend Income: Last year’s 1099’s or Income Tax Return.
-Self Employment: Last year’s Income Tax Return.
-W-2: Check stubs or copies of your checks.
-Child Support : Printout or debit card statement
-VA Award Letter or Check stubs
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MEAL SITES: If you come to one of the meal sites, and wish to eat while you are there, please call at
least one day ahead to make a reservation so they will have a meal for you.
Sacred Heart Church – Dodge – Kathy Kramer - 608-539-5391
Brookside Apartments – Senior Services – 715-538-2311 ext. 250
REMEMBER: If you don’t bring all needed information, it will delay your application. Delayed applications could
result in denied services. For more information or questions, please call Trempealeau County Department of Human Services at 715-538-2311 or 1-877-538-2311 (Ext. 290).
2014-2015 School Board Goals
1) Increase rigor and accountability in academics
Goal: Investigate ways to measure student learning
& achievement (skill-based or competency-based
report cards?)
5) Develop a strong PreK-12 reading program
Goal: Pursue optional funding to implement,
support & enhance a research proven effective
reading program.
2) Building & facilities plans
Goal: Create and implement a comprehensive
landscaping plan for all district properties. This plan
shall include some or all of the following elements.
6) Incorporate Spanish as a "special"
Goal: Develop a PreK-6 introductory level foreign
language program for FY15 & provide 30 minutes
of instruction per week for PreK-6 students.
3) Clear guidance & expectations from administrators
Goal: Provide regular communication from
superintendent & administrators to all staff &
community members.
Goal: Provide regular communication with website,
Facebook, etc.
7) Increase respect at all levels
Goals: 7A) Complete building-level surveys to ID
morale issues & develop improvements through
SIT.
7B) Research & select a data-gathering tool to
measure student bullying.
4) Focus and time to implement programs and goals
year after year
Goals: 4A) The administrative team will create a
2014-15 school year professional development
schedule.
4B) The administrator who supervises the
employee will meet with that employee to
determine expectations of employees and reduce
unnecessary workloads.
Walking Track & Weight Room Hours Have Changed
Effective November 1st the Walking Track Hours
are changing and will be open week days only.
7:30-3:15– Available only when classes are not present—
Adults must comply with a background check and sign-in
through the HS office.
Please enter through the HS main entrance.
3:15-8:00 p.m.—Must be 18 or older (children must be
accompanied by parent/guardian)
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Effective November 1st the Weight Rooms hours
are changing and will be open week days only.
7:30-3:15– Available only when classes are not present—
Adults must comply with a background check and sign-in
through the HS office.
Please enter through the HS main entrance.
3:15-5:00—HS Staff and Students only
5:00-8:00 p.m.—Must be 18 or older (children must be
accompanied by parent/guardian)
November Lunch Menu *
November 3
November 4
November 5
November 6
November 7
Chicken Nuggets
Raider Burger/bun
Uncrustable
Ham & Cheese Sub
Tacos
November 10
November 11
November 12
November 13
November 14
Popcorn Chicken
Fish Nuggets
Toasted Cheese
Crispy Chicken Strips
Italian Dunkers
November 17
November 18
November 19
November 20
November 21
Chicken Quesadilla
Hot Dog/bun
Cold Cut Sub
Turkey & Gravy
Rotini w/meat sauce
November 24
November 25
November 26
November 27
November 28
Cheese Pizza
Grilled Chicken Patty
Uncrustable
NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING DAY
NO SCHOOL
January Lunch Menu*
* Subject to change
January 1-2
NO SCHOOL
January 5
January 6
January 7
January 8
January 9
Hamburger
Beef & Cheese Nachos
Turkey & Cheese Sub
Chicken Nuggets
Macaroni & Cheese
January 12
January 13
January 14
January 15
January 16
Popcorn Chicken
Toasted Cheese
Crispy Chicken Strips
Italian Dunkers
Peanut Butter & Jelly
January 19
January 20
January 21
January 22
January 23
Corn Dog
Turkey & Gravy
Chicken Patty/bun
Rotini w/Meat Sauce
Ham & Cheese on Pretzel Roll
January 26
January 27
January 28
January 29
January 30
Chicken Nuggets
Lasagna Roll-ups
Pepperoni Pizza
Fish Nuggets
French Toast Sticks
* Subject to change
High school students have choice of alternate meal deal.
Salad bar available daily for fifth grade through high school.
Breakfast is served daily.
High school students have choice of alternate meal deal.
Salad bar available daily for fifth grade through high school.
Breakfast is served daily.
No ghosts or goblins and trick-or-treats,
No candy or flowers for your sweets.
No gifts to buy or presents to give,
Just be THANKFUL for the life that you live.
December Lunch Menu*
December 1
December 2
December 3
December 4
December 5
Hamburger
Soft-shell Taco
Chicken Nuggets
Ham & Cheese on Pretzel Roll
Macaroni & Cheese
December 8
December 9
December 10
December 11
December 12
Popcorn Chicken
Fish Nuggets
Toasted Cheese
Crispy Chicken Strips
Italian Dunkers
December 15
December 16
December 17
December 18
December 19
Beef Quesadilla
Hot Dog
Cold Cut Sub
Turkey & Gravy
Rotini w/Meat Sauce
December 22
Chicken Patty
December 23
Pizza
December 24-31 Christmas Break
* Subject to change
High school students have choice of alternate meal deal.
Salad bar available daily for fifth grade through high school.
Breakfast is served daily.
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November 2014
School District of Arcadia
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
CC State
WI Rapids
**Time and date of events may change.
Check school website for up-to-date
information.
2
3
Holiday Fair
HS Gym 9:00-2:00
4
MS BB practice
begins
VB Sectional
Final
5
Early Dismissal
Teacher
Inservice
6
7
VB State
Green Bay
Musical
HS Aud.
7:00
FB Playoffs
Level III
14
PTO Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
Elem LMC
9
10
GB practice
begins
Gymnastics
practice begins
Musical
HS Aud
2:00 p.m.
16
12
13
17
BB practice
starts
W practice
starts
24
7th Gr. GB
Rec Tourney
Musical
HS Aud.
7:00
15
MS BB Alma
(H) 4:30
MS BB Eleva
Strum (A) 5:00
National Honor
Society
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
School Board
Meeting
HS Rm. 219
7:30
23
11
8
VB State
Green Bay
FB Playoffs
Level IV
18
19
MS BB C-FC
(A) 4:30
MS BB
Gilmanton (H)
4:30
GB Whitehall
(H) 7:30
21
22
MS BB
Lincoln (A)
5:00
GB Onalaska
(A) 7:30
5th Grade Band
Concert
HS Aud. 6:30
25
20
26
Early Release
30
13
FB State
Madison
FB State
Madison
27
NO SCHOOL
28
NO SCHOOL
29
December 2014
School District of Arcadia
Sunday
1
Monday
MS BB Mel
Mini (A) 5:00
7
8
Winter Jazz
Concert
3:00 p.m.
HS Aud.
14
15
HS Band/Choir
7:00 Aud.
School Board
Meeting
HS Rm.219
7:30
21
22
2
Tuesday
MS BB C-FC
(H) 4:30
W Whitehall (A)
7:00
GB Viroqua (H)
7:30
9
MS BB BRF (H)
4:30
GB C-FC (H)
7:30
BB Viroqua (A)
7:30
MS Band/Choir
7:00 Aud.
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Wednesday
3
K & Gr. 1
Winter Concert
MS Gym 6:30pm
11
W Blair-Taylor
(H) 4:30
10
Gr. 2-3 Winter
Concert MS
Gym 6:30 pm
GB Luther (H)
7:30
18
MS BB
Whitehall (A)
4:30
G (H) 6:30
W Westby (A)
6:30
BB Luther (A)
7:30
17
Gr. 4-5 Winter
Concert
MS Gym 6:30
BB C-FC (H)
7:30
GB West Salem
(A) 7:30
23
24
25
NO SCHOOL
28
29
NO SCHOOL
30
NO SCHOOL
W River Falls
Invite (A) 8:00
W River Falls
Invite (A) 8:00
BB Altoona
Tourney (A)
6:00
BB Altoona
Tourney (A)
6:00
Thursday
4
MS BB BRF (A)
4:45
BB LaCrescent
(H) 7:30
NO SCHOOL
Friday
5
Saturday
6
MS BB Tourney
Whitehall (A)
W Quad Mel
Min (A) 5:00
GB GET (A)
7:30
12
13
MS BB Blair
Taylor (H) 4:30
W Logan Invite
(A) 9:00
GB
Independence
(A) 7:30
BB GET (H)
7:30
19
20
W Invite (H)
9:30
GB Westby (H)
7:30
G Tomah Invite
(A) 10:00
26
27
NO SCHOOL
31
NO SCHOOL
**Time and date of events may change.
Check school website for up-to-date
information.
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January 2015
School District of Arcadia
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
**Time and date of events may change.
Check school website for up-to-date information.
NO SCHOOL
Friday
2
Saturday
3
NO SCHOOL
GB Bangor (H)
7:30
4
5
CLASSES
RESUME
PTO Mtg. Elem
LMC 6:30
6
G West Salem
(A) 6:30
7
8
W BRF (H) 6:30
BB West Salem
(H) 7:30
9
10
BB Westby (A)
7:30
5th Gr. GB Rec
Tourney
W Osseo Invite
(A) 9:30
MS W practice
begins
GB Fall Creek
(A) 7:30
11
12
BB Osseo (A)
7:30
18
19
13
14
15
MS GB Lincoln
(H) 4:30
MS GB Alma
(A) 4:30
MS W C-FC (A)
5:00
GB BRF (A)
7:30
20
21
22
MS GB C-FC
(A) 4:30
25
School Board
Meeting
HS Rm. 219
7:30
26
G Marshfield
(A) 5:30
W Viroqua (H)
6:30
GB BlairTaylor (A) 7:30
27
MS W BRF (A)
5:00
BB Blair-Taylor
(A) 7:30
29
MS GB ElevaStrum (A) 5:00
28
G Viroqua (A)
6:30
GB Eleva
Strum (A) 7:30
16
Early Dismissal
Teacher Inservice
End of 2nd Qtr/
1st Semester
W West Salem (A)
6:30
GB GET (H) 7:30
23
17
MS GB
Whitehall
Tourney 8:00
G Holmen Invite
(A) 9:00
BB Durand (A)
2:30
24
MS GB GET (A)
4:30
W Invite (H)
9:30
G Viroqua (A)
5:30
MS W Home
Invite (HS Gym)
6:00
30
GBViroqua
LaX Center
12:00
(A)BB Viroqua
LaX Center (A)
1:30
31
BB GET (A)
7:30
7th Gr. BB Rec
Tourney
W GET (A) 6:30
G Holmen Quad
(A) 6:30
GB Luther (A)
7:30
BB BRF (H)
7:30
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NON-PROFIT
PERMIT NO. 28
ARCADIA, WI 54612
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Arcadia, WI 54612
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