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November is National Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month! This is a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the rich and diverse histories, cultures, contributions, and contemporary issues of Indigenous peoples across the United States.
For the month of November, you will see the Ho-Chunk flag flying at each school. The Board of Education (BOE) approved recognition per a resolution adopted a few years ago to commemorate Native American Heritage Month. The resolution by the Board of Education can be found on our district website.
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Food Resource Guide
You may be aware of the current federal government shutdown. The federal program known as FoodShare, Wisconsin’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is currently funded through October 2025, but may be delayed or unavailable in November if the federal government shutdown continues. The Wisconsin Department of Human Services (DHS) website will continue to provide updates.
Food Resource Guide I https://heyzine.com/flip-book/7738f02ce0.html
The Waunakee Community School District remains committed to supporting all families. Please don’t hesitate to contact your school’s social worker with questions or concerns.
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School Census - We want to hear from you!
If you are a Waunakee Community School District resident and have children (birth through 18 years of age) not currently enrolled in our district, we would like to hear from you. The census is different from registration. Do not include currently enrolled WCSD students. The benefit to you is that if you fill out the census, you are in our system and we are able to contact you with information appropriate for the age of your child(ren).
It helps us plan our future enrollment in our district. It also allows us to provide you with information appropriate for your child.
Fill out form here: https://tinyurl.com/2025WCSDCensus
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School Funding Community Sessions
The Waunakee Community School District invites families, staff, and community members to attend an informational session on school funding. These sessions are designed to provide clear, straightforward information about how public schools in Wisconsin are funded, how those resources impact our district, and what this means for our students, staff, schools, and community.
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025Times: 9:00–10:00 a.m. and 6:00–7:00 p.m.
*The evening 6:00 p.m. informational session will be livestreamed on our Board of Education YouTube Channel.
Location: Waunakee Community School District Office, 905 Bethel Circle, Waunakee, WI 53597
Questions: wcsd_communications@waunakee.k12.wi.us
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2025-2026 School Year
We are looking forward to the 2025-2026 school year - one that we think can be the best ever here at Waunakee Community School District!
To our returning families - welcome and we are glad you are here. To our new and 4K families - special welcome to you! We look forward to partnering and working together with all of our families.
We value the strong partnership between home and school. Our new Welcome Packet is here to support your family as you begin the school year!
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Class of 2025
Go and change the world. Congratulations to our newest #WaunakeeWAY graduates! Class of 2025.
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2025-2026 4K Open Houses
Join us for your 4K Open House. Mark your calendars!
Adventures in Learning - August 21, 2025 I 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Brilliant Beginnings - August 27, 2025 I 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Inspire Early Childhood - August 29, 2025 I 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
The Village - August 28, 2025 I 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Mary Lake Montessori - August 20, 2025 I 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Moppet - August 25, 2025 I 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Peace Preschool - August 25, 2025 I AM Class 6:00 - 7:00 pm. I PM Class 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. I Parent Meeting August 26, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
St. Johns Preschool - August 27, 2025 I 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Summer School 2025
☀️ Get Ready for Summer School 2025! ☀️
Summer School 2025 with the Waunakee Community School District is coming soon. Mark your calendars for very important dates and deadlines! Summer School Registration Deadline is May 15th at noon. No late registrations are accepted.
📌Visit our website I https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/families/summer-school
Program Dates:
🔹 Camp Invention: June 16-20, 2025
🔹 Summer School Classes: June 23 - July 31, 2025
Transportation Deadline Dates:
🔹 K-12 students who qualify for WCSD transportation and are registered for summer school will automatically receive summer school transportation to and from their home address.
🔹 Transportation Forms available in Infinite Campus, under School Store.
🔹 Alternate Transportation Registration deadline is May 31, 2025.
🔹 No late registrations are accepted.
🔹 Opt-Out Transportation in Infinite Campus Parent Portal
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Spotlight on Food Services
Welcome back to all our students and staff! It is going to be a great year. We are so glad you are here! Grab everything you need regarding Food Services on the Food Services website.
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Welcome to our New Superintendent!
Welcome, Dr. Monica Kelsey-Brown! We look forward to working with you as our new Superintendent of the Waunakee Community School District.
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Summer School 2024
Welcome to Summer with the Waunakee Community School District. You can view our summer school website for more details!
If your child will be absent from summer school classes, please call to let us know. We realize that attendance is not mandatory, but we want to make sure that all our students are safe and accounted for. The Summer School attendance line is available, beginning on June 17 for all schools.
Summer School Attendance Phone: 608-849-2885
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Class of 2024
Congratulations to our Class of 2024 #WaunakeeWAY graduates! Go and change the world.
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Alice by Heart
🎶🎭 Don't miss out on the #WaunakeeWAY show of the year! Join us for "Alice by Heart" and get ready to be swept off your feet with mesmerizing tunes and jaw-dropping performances. 🎶🎭
📅 May 2-4, 2023
📍 Performing Arts Center (PAC)
🎟️ https://waunakee.booktix.com/
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Join us for Summer School 2024
Summer School 2024 - we hope you can join us! Visit our website for more information!
- Wednesday, March 20: 8:00 a.m. Preview opens for the registration system. Information on the registration system including directions will be posted on the Summer School webpage.
- Tuesday, April 2: 6:00 p.m. Registration for the High School and Middle School opens
- Tuesday, April 9: 6:00 p.m. Registration for the Intermediate School opens
- Tuesday, April 16: 6:00 p.m. Registration for Elementary Schools, Swim Lessons and Camp Invention opens
- Wednesday, May 15: Summer School Registration Closes
- Friday, May 31: Alternate Transportation Requests Due
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Heritage Community Last Look Open House
Save the date! You're invited to a farewell Community Open House at Heritage Elementary School! We hope you can join us for a nostalgic last look before we move to our new campus next school year.
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Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration
Join us for an experience at Waunakee Community High School, celebrating the Chinese New Year! The event is open to the community, and free to attend. Click here for more information.
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Interactive games and cultural demonstrations
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Chinese music and dancing by Waunakee Chinese students, Madison Chinese Culture Association and Madison Chinese Instruments Ensemble
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Noodles, dumplings, and other food for purchase
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Chinese New Year culture trivia
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2024-2025 Open Enrollment
We are thrilled to share that open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!
Families are encouraged to apply for open enrollment in our school district from Monday, February 5, 2024, through Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Visit our website for more information I https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/about-us/registration-and-enrollment/openenrollment
Questions I District Registrar: wcsd_registrar@waunakee.k12.wi.us
We look forward to welcoming you to our #WaunakeeWAY community!
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2024-2025 4K Registration
It is that time of the year! Registration is LIVE for the 2024-2025 school year for our youngest #WaunakeeWAY learners! 💜🖤
Learn more: https://4k.waunakee.k12.wi.us/
Register: https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/about-us/registration-and-enrollment/4k-registration
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One Stoplight Town
Mark your calendars! The Waunakee Drama Club will present One Stoplight Town on February 15, 16, and 17. The show will take place at 7 p.m. each day in the Old Auditorium at Waunakee Community High School. Purchase tickets here.
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Waunakee Community School District Board of Education Announces Dr. Monica Kelsey-Brown as the Next Superintendent
Waunakee Community School District Board of Education Announces Dr. Monica Kelsey-Brown as the Next Superintendent
Press Release I https://tinyurl.com/WCSDSuperintendent