FROM THE DESK OF:  Conrad D. Farner, Superintendent

Last spring, our students attained the best Advanced Placement test results ever, while also achieving the highest ACT scores in recent years.  This week, we learned that Arrowhead students earned the highest possible rating of "Significantly Exceeds Expectations" on the most recent School Report Card.  Among traditional Wisconsin public high schools, AHS had the:

• 16th highest overall score out of 461 schools across the state (top 3%);

• 5th highest overall score out of 93 schools with at least 1000 students (top 5%);

• 6th highest overall score out of 37 CESA 1 suburban high schools (top 16%). 

Kudos to our teachers and administrators who have committed to using the best instructional and assessment practices, with the goal of having students actively engaged and owning their learning.  Congratulations to our amazing students who continue to perform at the highest levels in the classroom, on assessments, at extracurricular events and in the community.  Thank you to all the parents, grandparents and other family members who are supporting our students.

More information about the report card can be found further down this newsletter. 

It is that time of the year when inclement weather sometimes requires canceling school.  When school is canceled it usually means all school-related activities (athletics, co-curricular clubs, performances, etc.) are canceled for that day and evening.  There are times when things may clear up enough that later afternoon/evening events may still take place.  Arrowhead coaches/staff members will communicate directly with students/families on those occasions. 

When school is canceled, an automated “ParentSquare” message will be sent as far in advance as possible.  Morning decisions typically are made between 4:30 AM and 5:50 AM.  The message goes through these communication channels:  

• automated ParentSquare phone notification;

• X (Twitter):  https://twitter.com/Arrowheadschool;

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ArrowheadSchools/;

• District website:  http://www.arrowheadschools.org;

• local television stations:  TMJ4, WISN 12, CBS 58 and Fox 6.

The phone number and email address you supplied during the online registration process are used to communicate school cancellations and emergencies.  You can update your phone number and address information in "Skyward Family Access".  Just click on “My Account” in the upper right corner. 

If school is NOT cancelled, parents may determine the weather conditions are too risky to travel.  Please remember to call the office to report the absence, so it is recorded as excused.

Have a great weekend and Go Warhawks!