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Two WHS students named as National Merit semi-finalists

The National Merit Scholarship Program has now determined which of the 16,000 Semifinalists have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standings in the competition.

The principal of Whitewater High School, Mike Lovenberg is pleased to announce that Whitewater High School Seniors, Zachary Brantmeier and Nicholas Kuzoff have officially been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists.

Good luck to Zach and Nick!

Fair Maps Will Be Topic of Discussion at League February Meeting

League of Women Voters, Whitewater Area will present a program on Fair Voting Maps on Thursday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cravath Lake Community Center. The program will be presented by Former State Senator Tim Cullen, Co-Chair of the Fair Elections Project. Tim is co-chair along with former State Senator Dale Schultz of this project whose goal is “to end map-rigging so that instead of politicians choosing their voters, voters can choose their elected officials, and elections will again be meaningful.” Tim has experience in the public sector as a state senator and secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. In addition, he has been an executive for Blue Cross/Blue Shield for twenty years. Currently, he is Chairman of the Board for Common Cause Wisconsin, to achieve fair maps and impartially drawn districts. Tim will give an update on the current status of Fair Maps in Wisconsin.

Tim has ties to Whitewater as he is a graduate of the University.

This event is open to the public. Visit the League of Women Voters on Facebook!

Lakeview 5th graders hosting Chili Dinner to raise money

You are invited to join the Lakeview 5th grade class for a chili dinner on Tuesday, February 19th from 5 pm to 7 pm. The class is raising money for an end of the year camping trip to Camp Timber-lee. The chili dinner will be held in the Lakeview Elementary cafeteria and gym.

A free will donation will get you chili, salad, and bread. Clay bowls (created by Lakeview 5th graders) and raffle baskets (provided by the Lakeview PTA) will be available, as well.

Super Storm the Opera, Comes to Lincoln!

Lincoln student body was treated to an action-packed, singing whirlwind professional opera on Friday, presented by the Madison company, Opera for the Young. The chorus joining the 4 professionals were 16 Lincoln 4th grade singers.  The new opera written exclusively for the tour this year was supported by the Lincoln FTP parent group for which the school is most grateful. The children watching loved the amazing opera voices and seeing their school mates involved. The opera cast commented on how beautifully the students sang and how wonderful the audience behavior was! 

Whitewater Middle School Spelling Bee Winners



Pictured L-R: Henry Gehrenbeck, Emma Clarksen, Zoe Olson

Whitewater Middle School was finally able to hold our annual Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 13. Final winning words were ligatures and glutinous.

The first place winner was Henry Gehrenbeck, 6th grader and child of Robert and Sarah Gehrenbeck, Whitewater.

Second place went to Emma Clarksen, 8th grader and child of Ryan and Kim Clarksen, Whitewater.

Zoe Olson, 6th grader, whose parents are Michael and Elizabeth Olson, Whitewater, came in third place. The top 7th grade speller was Devin Parboteeah, child of Kaviraj Parbooteeah and Kyong Pyun also of Whitewater.

Henry is now eligible to compete at the regional CESA 2 Spelling Bee that will be held at Whitewater High School on Wednesday, February 27.

We wish Henry the best of luck as he advances to the next level.

*** 2 Hour Delay *** for all Whitewater Schools, February 13, 2019

Due to weather conditions, all Whitewater schools will have a two-hour delay on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. There will be no morning 4K or early childhood. Breakfast will not be served today. Afternoon 4 K will report at their normal time.    

Debido a las condiciones climáticas, todas las escuelas de WWUSD tendrán una demora de dos horas el miércoles, 13 de febrero de 2019. No habrá 4K de la mañana ni primera infancia / early childhood. El desayuno no será servido hoy. 4K de la tarde será a su hora normal.

WUSD 4K and Kindergarten Registration Information

Calling all 2019-2020 4K and Kindergarten students
(coming from outside our current Whitewater 4K programs)!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Our 4K and Kindergarten registration is coming up on February 13 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Central Office (419 S. Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, WI).

4K REGISTRATION REMINDERS:

  • A child must be 4 years old by September 1st, there is no early entrance allowed into 4K
  • Students will be assigned to the school of which they reside.
  • AM and PM preference will be given on a first come first serve basis
  • The expectation is that the enrolled student is “potty” trained
  • A 4K student may attend 4K for one year
  • $10.00 Registration Fee will be collected
  • 4K is part of the elementary school and good attendance is important. If your child will be missing, you must call the attendance office by 8:20 AM
    • Please Bring: Birth Certificate, Immunization records, registration packet, and registration fee

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION REMINDERS:

  • Child must be 5 years old by September 1st
  • $20.00 Registration Fee will be collected
  • Please Bring:
    • Birth Certificate, Immunization records, registration packet, and registration fee

Thank you for choosing The Whitewater Unified School District!

Upcoming City & Community Meetings: Week of February 11 – February 17

Plan and Architectural Review Commission – Monday, February 11, 2019, at 6:00 pm at the City of Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room (Agenda)

***Canceled due to weather*** Community Involvement & Cable TV Commission Meeting  – Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 5:00 pm at the Whitewater Municipal Building – City Manager’s Conference Room (Agenda)

Public Works Committee Meeting – Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 6:00 pm at the Whitewater Municipal Building – Cravath Lakefront Room (Agenda)