FROM THE DESK OF: Conrad D. Farner, Superintendent
Arrowhead High School is an amazing place to learn, work and grow! After just a few weeks on the job, I am blown away by the incredibly friendly, hard-working and supportive individuals who make up the District. Everyone connected to AHS is working diligently to prepare for the 2023-24 school year. Buildings are being cleaned, maintenance is taking place and new faculty and staff are being hired and on-boarded. Planning for all of the beginning of the year events is well underway, and our student-athletes and coaches are already practicing for the fall season. The start of the school year is just a few weeks away and the place is hopping!
I am excited to be part of the Arrowhead learning community and look forward to working collaboratively with students, teachers/staff, parents, community members and the School Board. Our shared goal is to keep improving in every area so our students experience rigorous and engaging learning experiences that are challenging and rewarding. Most importantly, those experiences must prepare our students to be kind, caring, highly motivated citizens who contribute to the betterment of every community of which they are members.
Each new school year presents the chance to build on past accomplishments, as well as to learn from mistakes. Make the most of the upcoming school year fully committing to being your best self. Push yourself and you will feel the satisfaction and accomplishment that comes from knowing you did your best work. Treat others with dignity and respect and you will find others will treat you similarly! Make 2023-24 a special year!
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 29-31: Staff Welcome Back and Professional Learning Days
September 4: No School - Labor Day
September 5: First Day of School
September 20: Open House
September 29: HOMECOMING!
October 6: Hawkfest
September 6: Building & Grounds Committee, 6:45am, District Board Room
Important Updates
Please see the following important linked information below for the upcoming school year!
Printable School Year Calendar 2023-2024
AB Calendar 2023-2024 - Semester 1
We are looking forward to hosting our families on Wednesday, September 20th at 6:00pm for our 2023-24 OPEN HOUSE! Please click on the Open House link above for details which also includes a map of both buildings. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU!!
MAKE-UP REGISTRATION
WELCOME ARROWHEAD FAMILIES
Online registration began July 24, and our first in-person registration was completed August 17. Makeup in-person registration will be August 29 from 1-5 pm at both campuses.
DIRECTIONS
To complete the registration process login to Skyward Family Access.
Click on Online Registration in the left navigation.
Click on your child's name to begin the process.
You must click on the "Complete Step #" button to move on to the next step.
When you have completed all the required steps, click "Complete Online Registration" to complete the registration process.
IN-PERSON PORTION OF REGISTRATION 2023-24
Students need to come for in-person registration on August 29 from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm. Students will pick up textbooks, have an opportunity to find their lockers, walk their schedule, and have their ID/yearbook photo taken. Student mentors will be available to assist.
PARKING PASSES
Parking passes will be available at in-person registration at the North Campus Welcome Center if you complete the registration Google form and online payment before registration. Otherwise, you can pick up your permit at the North Campus Welcome Center at make-up registration August 29 or the week of September 12.
STUDENT SPECIFIC INFO
Schedules, locker information, and bus route information can be found on Skyward Family Access.
FEES
School/Book fees, course fees and optional Parking Athletic, Yearbook, and Activity Pass will be collected ONLINE at this time.
NO CASHIERS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT MAKE-UP REGISTRATION. All fees will need to be paid online.
ACTIVITY PASS
An Activity Pass provides the student admission to all scheduled athletic events except for WIAA tournament play.
The Student Activity Pass option is $45. This fee should be prepaid online so it can be included on IDs at in-person registration.
*2022-23 REFUNDS*
In order to view details on 2022 school year refunds issued, click on Fee Management (left side of the Family Access menu), then click on View Payments (blue link in the middle of the screen). You can then see details regarding the refund such as the Amount, Description and Date issued. *Some refunds have been applied to Arrowhead's Book fee.
CELL PHONE EXPECTATIONS AND SUPPORT
This summer, the Arrowhead School Board worked with administration to discuss the impact of cell phones and social media on learning. There is clear data and research that shows cell phones, when not used for instructional purposes, have a detrimental effect on learning. We also know the cultural significance, and the communication, social, and safety benefits that accompany access to cell phones. After considerations ranging from a full ban of cell phones, to cell phone locking devices, a decision was made to re-communicate and strongly enforce our current policy which limits use in the classrooms, but still provides access to phones throughout the day for our students.
As a school, we are asking for parent support in reinforcing the expectations that cell phones should not be a part of our classrooms and should be used appropriately during the provided times and locations.
How you can help!
Have a conversation with your student(s) about appropriate use.
Reinforce our expectation that phones not be out or used during class/learning time unless directed by their teacher.
Only communicate with your student(s) when you know they are not in class - IE: Lunch, study hall, after school.
Support the staff in their response to misuse by students in school.
Together, we hope to create a culture around phones that promotes appropriate use in school, minimizes the negative impact on learning, and in the end creates respectful and socially responsible graduates.
Board Policy- 380
ARROWHEAD UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SERIES 300 – INSTRUCTION SUBSECTION 380 – COMMUNICATIONS/DATA SYSTEMS B. Arrowhead – Terms and Conditions for Arrowhead Network and Personal Device Usage
13. I will not have my phone, smart wearable, and/or other smart or Internet enabled personal devices out in a classroom unless the instructor has explicitly given me permission to do so. Phones and smart or Internet enabled devices should be in backpacks or lockers during class time.
Student Handbook
POSSESSION OF PERSONAL WIRELESS ELECTRONIC DEVICES Arrowhead Union High School recognizes the value of technology in fostering engaging, relevant and personalized learning. Therefore, the use of personally owned devices including laptops, Chromebooks, cellphones, and others are permitted to students. Because of the potential for increasing student learning, personally- owned laptops and Chromebooks will be used in the school. Students may have cellphones in school but should not have them out in classrooms unless students are given explicit permission by instructors. With teacher permission, these devices must be used for educational purposes only. Usage policies may vary from class to class, from teacher to teacher.
ARROWHEAD HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
WELCOME, CLASS OF 2027 - AND ALL RETURNING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES!
In addition to their academic schedules this year, students will hopefully choose to augment their classwork with participation in any of the numerous fun and challenging athletic and co-curricular offerings at Arrowhead! We are proud of our exceptionally high level of student participation in club and team activities at AHS. As a student's involvement in these events increases, however, it most likely places additional time demands on parents for oversight and participation around their child. Yes, we have very active students at Arrowhead - and, one can only guess, our parents are very busy as well!
It is with respect for the demands on your time that I ask for your participation in another arena at Arrowhead: the monthly school board meetings. The Board of Education meets in a forum open to the public at 7PM in the North Campus Library every second Wednesday of the month. Updates from each of our five committees (Policy, Curriculum, Finance & Legislation, Buildings & Grounds and Personnel) are provided at every board meeting, with additional topics discussed monthly. Our board meetings are preceded by a "Conversation with the Community" meeting, held at 6:30PM. This open format meeting is structured to encourage dialogue between the public and the Board. Meeting schedules, agendas, contact information for board members, and more is found at: https://www.arrowheadschools.org/about/school_board.cfm Please consider attending the board meetings to provide your input and stay abreast of school board news.
Students, best wishes for a successful and fun school year! Parents, your school board encourages and looks forward to your involvement with us this year!
Kim Schubert, School Board President
WINGS - Freshman Orientation Experience
WINGS 2023 took place August 23 - 25th at South Campus. WINGS provides incoming freshmen with:
a general welcome to Arrowhead High School
an introduction to and tour of the school campus
an opportunity to meet other incoming and upper level students
an overview of student services, academic programs, school policies, and student organizations
Teaching of AHS core values: Be Appropriate, Be Respectful, Be Responsible
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
New AHS Stadium Scoreboard
Arrowhead Corporate Sponsors Make Scoreboard Upgrades Possible
Arrowhead High School is excited to announce the ordering of new scoreboards for its Varsity Stadium and Main Gym. Sponsorship partners; Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin, GFL Environmental, Town Bank, Lake Country Chiefs, and Arrowhead Basketball Club have made it possible to purchase new scoreboards equipped with video displays and built in sound systems. These boards will not only upgrade old and unreliable equipment, but they will also greatly improve the fan experience. Video boards will allow fans to see new graphics and images of sporting events and students. The new additions will also allow for exciting sponsorship opportunities at many AHS events.
The new scoreboards will be funded 100% through sponsorships. The “anchor sponsors” made the initial purchase possible. Future sponsors will provide an annual revenue stream for the Activities Department.
If you are interested in becoming as sponsor contact Activities Director Ryan Mangan at: Mangan@arrowheadschools.org
Thanks Again to Anchor Sponsors:
Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin
GFL Environmental
Town Bank
Lake Country Chiefs & Arrowhead Basketball Club
HOMECOMING PARADE
Please join our students and staff on Friday, September 29th for our Annual Homecoming Parade. Additional information on the parade route as well as a form to complete if you'd like to have a float in the parade will be sent via Skylert. We look forward to celebrating this great community event!
HOMECOMING DANCE
All students are welcome to attend the 2023 Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 30th from 7:30 - 10:30 in the AHS West Gym.
Tickets will be sold online from 9/22 - 9/30
Watch for Skylerts with additional information in September.
HOMECOMING DANCE PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are in need of parent volunteers to work in the coat check at the Homecoming Dance Saturday, September 30th from 7:15 - 10:30pm The coat check allows students to keep their belongings safe while they enjoy the dance. If you are interested in volunteering, please submit your information on this FORM and Becky Gordon will contact you soon with details. Thank you in advance for your help!
FALL SPORTS ARE UNDERWAY!
Ticketing information, live stream links and team rosters can be found here:
https://www.arrowheadschools.org/activities/sports/
Football - We hosted Homestead on Rivals Night, Friday, Aug 25. We host Kettle Moraine on Friday, Sept 1st at 7:00pm.
Boys Soccer - Hosted a quad on Friday (6:30pm) and Saturday, (9 am-11 am) August 25th and 26th. Visiting teams included Kimberly, New Berlin Eisenhower and Sussex Hamilton. Varsity hosts Racine Horlick (6:30 pm August 31) and Whitefish Bay (6:30 pm on Saturday, Sept 2).
Boys Volleyball - Played in an Invite at Kettle Moraine High School on Saturday, Aug 26 at 9am. They also play in an invite at Brookfield East on Saturday Sept 2 at 8:30 am. Their next home match will be on Wednesday, Sept 13 vs Muskego at 7 pm.
Boys & Girls Cross Country - Hosted a night run on the Mike Mulrooney Cross Country Course on Saturday night August 26. Boys ran at 8:30 pm and girls at 9:15. Next week the teams will run at Verona beginning at 9am. They host their next big invite meet at home on Thursday, September 7 beginning at 3:50 pm.
Girls Volleyball - Played at Homestead on Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26 in an Invite starting at noon on Friday or 9 am on Saturday. They play at Kettle Moraine on Tuesday at 7pm. Their first home match will be on Tuesday, Sept 12 vs Waukesha North at 7pm.
Field Hockey - Played at Lake Forest, Illinois on Saturday, August 26 and play in the Gateway Classic Tournament in Missouri on Friday through Sunday, Sept 1, 2, and 3. They play at home vs USM on Tuesday, September 5 at 7:30pm
Girls Golf - Played at Thornberry Creek on Friday, August 25 at 10 am. They also play at Brandybrook Country Club at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 29 and again on Wednesday, Aug 30 at Bristlecone at 4:00 pm.
Girls Tennis - Play at Waukesha North at 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 31 and at home vs CMH at 4:00 on Tuesday, September 5.
Girls Swim and Dive - Swim on Thursday, September 7 at 6:30 at Muskego in a relay meet and then again on Saturday, September 9 at Nicolet at 9:30 am. hey host their first meet at home on Thursday, September 14 at 6:00 pm vs Mukwonago and Waukesha South.
Find all of the Arrowhead Activities on the school calendar:
Activities Office Contact Information
We're excited to welcome our student-athletes back for the 23-24 school year!
Activities Director: Ryan Mangan 262-369-3612 Ext 4203 mangan@arrowheadschools.org
AD Assistant: Liz Arsnow 8:00am-4:30pm 262-369-3612 Ext 4202 arsnow@arrowheadschools.org
Activities Asst. Jill Bradley 7:00am-10:45am 262-369-3612 Ext 4213 bradley@arrowheadschools.org
Activities Asst. Tina Groff 10:45am-4:00pm 262-369-3612 Ext 4213 groff@arrowheadschools.org
Fax: 262-367-1870
School Year Hours: 7:00am-4:30pm
FORMS
Linked HERE is information on all of our AHS Fall Sports and click HERE for information on all of our Clubs and HERE for our Fine Arts Programs!
Parent Support & Info
Senior Pictures & Yearbook Inserts
Senior Pictures are due Friday, November 17, 2023. Click HERE for more information on how to submit your senior photo. If you'd like to take out an ad for your senior in the yearbook, you can find more information HERE.
If you purchased a 2022-23 yearbook, you can pick up the spring insert at make up registration August 29th or at either campus office.
If you have any questions, please contact Jana Danay at danay@arrowheadschools.org.
2023 -24 FOCUS ON COLLEGE AND CAREER READING SKILLS
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you and your family well and filled with anticipation for the upcoming academic year. As we prepare for another year at Arrowhead, we wanted to take a moment to emphasize the critical role of college and career ready reading skills in shaping your child's future. Arrowhead High School is committed to preparing students for their futures and the opportunities of tomorrow. In alignment with our vision and mission, Arrowhead will focus on the goal of improving reading comprehension for all students over the next several school years.
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world, possessing strong reading skills is no longer a mere advantage; it has become an absolute necessity. Whether your child envisions pursuing higher education or entering the workforce directly after high school, their ability to comprehend, analyze, and communicate through reading will profoundly impact their success and opportunities in the future.
Here are some key reasons why focusing on college and career ready reading skills is of utmost importance:
College Admissions: Many colleges and universities place a significant emphasis on reading proficiency when evaluating applicants. A strong reading foundation will not only enhance your child's chances of gaining admission but also enable them to excel in their coursework and effectively engage with complex academic materials.
Career Preparedness: In today's job market, employers seek candidates who can quickly grasp written information, adapt to new challenges, and communicate effectively. Proficient readers are more likely to excel in job interviews, handle workplace documents, and keep abreast of industry trends.
Critical Thinking: Reading is a gateway to critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills. Students who can delve into texts with depth and insight are better equipped to confront challenges and make well-informed decisions in their personal and professional lives.
Lifelong Learning: Reading expands horizons and nurtures a thirst for knowledge. Cultivating a love for reading during high school lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning and self-improvement.
As a school, we are committed to equipping your child with the necessary tools to thrive in the future. To achieve this goal, we will focus on the following initiatives:
Offering a diverse range of reading materials to cater to various interests and learning styles.
Implementing in class - targeted reading instruction in all subject areas that focus on close reading strategies.
Continued interventions to support students at different proficiency levels.
Teachers will be building in strong expectations of accountability for all students when it comes to reading for learning, knowledge and information.
We also understand that parents play a crucial role in nurturing your student’s reading abilities. Here are some ways you can actively support your child's journey to becoming college and career ready readers:
Engage in regular discussions on the texts and novels students are reading for their classes.
Create a reading-friendly environment at home.
Encourage your child to review their reading strengths and growth areas, set reading goals, and celebrate their progress.
By collaborating as a cohesive team of educators, parents, and students, we can ensure that our young adults graduate from Arrowhead High School well-prepared to face the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.
Thank you for supporting this important goal and area of focus for our school.
Sincerely,
Sue Casetta
Director of Learning
Arrowhead High School
Non-Arrowhead High School Sponsored Event or Activity
Absence Exception Request
Linked here you will find the application forms to be completed by you and your child relating to a request to exempt absences when participating in non-Arrowhead High School sponsored events or activities. Due to the fact that many of these events/activities take place outside of Hartland as well as outside of Wisconsin, we have found that students who participate in these tend to miss a larger number of days than students who are participating in an event/activity sponsored by AHS.
Parents may excuse their students who miss school for a non-Arrowhead Sponsored Event as long as they are within the 10 days of absence alloted by the State of Wisconsin. Once the 10 days are met, students are marked as unexcused. An exemption in the missed day(s) can be granted if the student qualifies based on the application form linked above and team decision. An exemption means the absence does not count towards those 10 days.
Please click on the link above and review the information provided.
We're Hiring!
The Arrowhead Union High School uses the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) website for advertising and accepting applications for job vacancies. We do not accept application materials by mail, email or fax (unless otherwise noted on the posting). All applications and materials must be submitted electronically through WECAN (unless otherwise noted in the posting). If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted.
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (.02 FTE)
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE TEACHER
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - ADVISOR
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - ASSISTANT ADVISOR
SET BUILDER- SPRING SCHOOL PLAY
SET BUILDER- WINTER SCHOOL PLAY
UTILITY CUSTODIAN -PART-TIME, SCHOOL YEAR
FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER ( PT positions, $17.50)
Volunteer Coaching Application Form
DTC hiring flyer updated.docxAHS Fundraising
AHS Programs Financial Support
School funding is always a challenging world to navigate. Each year, schools see a set of opportunities with costs associated with them that are unable to be funded by the current state funding and the AHS budget. We often have families with the means to support such opportunities who have expressed that there isn't an avenue to be made aware or to donate directly to a need. Each newsletter, we will list opportunities for our community to consider supporting. There is never an expectation, only an appreciation for considering.
Current Considerations
The Warhawk Rise Program - We are still looking for a committed benefactor who would like to support this great event! A new program we are developing at AHS that will recognize any student who has improved their grade point average by .75 or better from one semester to the next. (EX: from a 2.5 Fall semester to a 3.25 Spring semester) This is a significant achievement by students who put in great efforts toward success that may not always receive the recognition they deserve. The annual cost of this program runs about $4,000 each year and includes a semi-formal celebration brunch with their families invited and and gift bags recognizing their efforts. Please contact Principal Adam Kurth at kurth@arrowheadschools.com or North Counselor, Kelly Matthias at matthias@arrowheadschools.org to support.
Arrowhead Scholarship Fund - This amazing program provides an incredible amount of scholarships each year thanks to the generosity of our community. Families and companies have the ability to provide direction as to how their scholarship would be decided and awarded. Please see the ASF Donor Webpage for more information!
AHS Tennis Courts Fundraiser Please consider supporting our tennis efforts to update and upgrade our AHS tennis courts!
AHS Pool Fundraiser - (Coming Soon!)
FOLLOW AHS!
SCHOOL BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION
Kim Schubert
President
Chris Farris
Vice-President
Tim Evers
Amy Hemmer
Craig Thompson
thompsonc@arrowheadschools.org
Tim Langer
Darrell Beneker
Lynn Vogeltanz
vogeltanz@arrowheadschools.org
Brandon Miller
CONTACT INFORMATION
CONRAD FARNER-farner@arrowheadschools.orgSUE CASETTA- casetta@arrowheadschools.orgADAM BOLDT- boldt@arrowheadschools.orgDONNA SMITH- smith@arrowheadschools.orgADAM KURTH- kurth@arrowheadschools.orgRYAN MANGAN- mangan@arrowheadschools.orgDEB PARADOWSKI- paradowski@arrowheadschools.orgBECKY GORDON- gordon@arrowheadschools.orgStaff Contact Website
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