School District of Fort Atkinson 2024 Homecoming Week September 29th -October 5th

Fort Atkinson High School is proud to announce the 2024 Homecoming Field of Roses that will run September 29th-October 5th. The Senior Homecoming Committee has been working hard to plan a week of fun activities for the student body that includes:

Sunday, September 29th - Dodgeball Tournament - 6:00pm in the FAHS Premier Bank Gymnasium

(Community is welcome to come and bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Pantry)

Monday, September 30th - Talent Show - 7:00 pm in the FAHS Performing Arts Center

(Community is welcome to come and bring a donation to go towards Senior Class events)

Wednesday, October 2nd - Powder Puff Game (Juniors vs. Seniors) - 7:00pm in the FAHS Jones Dairy Farm Stadium

Announcement of Homecoming Court will happen on this day

(Community is welcome to come and cheer on the classes)

Thursday, October 3rd - Blackhawk Carnival - Multiple Home Game Contests

Girls Volleyball - JV at 5:30pm  Varsity at 7:00pm

Boys Soccer - JV at 5:00pm   Varsity at 7:00pm

(Community members are welcome to come cheer on these home teams.There will be carnival games and a dunk tank available at the FAHS Jones Dairy Farm Stadium for spectators to enjoy.)

Friday, October 4th - Pep Rally and Home Football Game - 7:00pm FAHS Jones Dairy Farm Stadium

(Announcement of the Homecoming Court will be done during the student pep rally at school. Community is welcome to come and cheer on your home team!)

Saturday, October 5th - Homecoming Dance - 8:00pm-11:00pm at FAHS

Tickets for students will be available during lunch prior to the dance and can be purchased at the door.

In addition, students and staff will participate in a fun week of dress up days as outlined below. 

Spirit Week Dress Up Days

Monday, September 29th - PJ Day

Tuesday, September 30th - Summer BBQ: 4th of July or Hawaiian

Wednesday, October 1st -  Field of Roses [9-white, 10-purple, 11-red, 12-pink, staff-yellow]

Thursday, October 2nd - Throwback Thursday “Bring it Back Day” - your favorite clothes, trend, toys from your childhood

Friday, October 3rd - Blackhawk Spiritwear (red and black)

The students and staff at Fort Atkinson High School wish you all a very happy Homecoming 2024!

Watch for more information to come from your Homecoming Planning Committee on how you can sign up for activities throughout the week!

Dear FAHS Families,

We are thrilled to have an opportunity to help your child grow and learn this year. With the change in schedule, I want to take a moment to highlight one section of the schedule that is designed specifically to support your child academically and personally in an individualized way - Academic Flex Time (AFT).

What is Academic Flex Time? Academic Flex Time is a designated period in the school schedule that provides students with the opportunity to take ownership of their learning. Students sign up for Flex time on Mondays for the remaining days of that week. It allows them to focus on areas where they need extra help, catch up on assignments, or explore enrichment activities.This time is flexible to meet the diverse needs of students, helping them manage their workload and giving them space to seek help from teachers.

How Can Students Best Use Academic Flex Time?

1. Complete/ Catch up on Homework Assignments: Students can use this time to complete homework, review missed lessons, or work on upcoming projects.
2. Seek Extra Help: If your child is struggling in a particular subject, they can use this opportunity to meet with teachers for additional support or clarification on difficult concepts.
3. Study for Assessments: Academic Flex Time can be used to prepare for upcoming tests or quizzes, ensuring that students feel confident and ready for their assessments.
4. Student Skills Enrichment: For students who are ahead, this is an excellent opportunity to explore advanced topics, work on creative projects, or dive deeper into subjects of interest.
5. Student Involvement Enrichment: Based on research, students that are active participants in extra and co-curricular activities perform better academically throughout high school. The AFT provides time for various clubs to meet on a rotating monthly basis during the school day and to increase student involvement in club activities.  

We encourage you to talk with your child about how they are using their Academic Flex Time and to remind them that it’s a valuable opportunity to stay on top of their academic responsibilities and pursue their individual learning goals.

Thank you for your continued support in fostering a productive learning environment for your child. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or if you'd like more information on how we can help your child maximize this time.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Leigh Ann Scheuerell, FAHS Principal

Hello FAHS Students and Families!

 What a GREAT first day of school for all our students today! It was so fun to get to see everyone again as well as walk around and be part of the great learning that already happened on Day 1! Check out our Facebook and Instagram page to see some pictures of the day (to be uploaded soon!)

Below are links to the September Family Bulletin. Please read through carefully as there is a lot of important and helpful information in regards to the month ahead.

2024 September Blackhawk Bulletin (english)

2024 September Blackhawk Bulletin (spanish)

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Mrs. Scheuerell, FAHS Principal

Hello FAHS Students and Families,

We are looking forward to welcoming you all back this week! Some important reminders are below for a smooth start to the year:

1. Tuesday, September 3rd is Back To School Night from 5:00-6:30pm. This is a great time to check out the high school and see where all your classes will be. Please access PowerSchool for your most accurate and current class schedule. The high school Commons will also have several tables with a variety of clubs and activities you can get involved in. Take the opportunity to try something new! 

Students will also be able to order locks for their lockers ($5 each). They will need one for their main hallway locker and one for need PE. Lockers will be assigned the first couple days students return to school during homeroom time. Parking passes will also be available for purchase ($40/year). All students parking in any high school lot are required to have a pass or may be subject to ticketing. 

If you have not yet registered for school, please see the main office table in the Commons. All families must do this every year.

Please also save time to enjoy food trucks outside the front of the high school for an easy dinner night out! Proceeds from this event will support the choral program. 

2. Wednesday, September 4th is FRESHMEN ONLY along with all upperclassmen LINK Leaders. We are excited to continue this tradition of helping our Freshmen with an interactive and fun way to transition to high school. Freshmen should report to the Commons|lunchroom no later than 7:50am. Breakfast will be avaiable beginning at 7:00am.The morning will be a chance to get to know their peers and upper classmen leaders. The afternoon will be a chance to walk through their schedule and meet their teachers. Backpacks will not be needed that day. We ask that students keep cell phones at home that day as they will only be a distraction to the activities planned. Freshmen will also get their school pictures that day. 

3. ALL STUDENTS report Thursday, September 5th. The school schedule runs 7:50-3:10, with breakfast being served at 7:00.

• As a reminder, we are running a 7 period day with an Academic Flex Time after the second period. Mondays you will report to your homeroom, all the other days of the week you will sign up for other teachers in the building. For the first week of school, please report to your homeroom for all days.
• HERE is the link for a printable bell schedule that includes the early release bell schedule as well. HERE is the district calendar as approved last winter at the Board of Education meeting.
• School Pictures for Sophomores and Juniors will be on Thursday during their English class. Seniors will be on Friday during English class. Students, please report to your class first and your teacher will take you to the auditorium for your picture time. Once pictures are available, you will be able to order your own prints at https://www.vipis.com/group/1c2433e5/fort-atkinson-high-school.These will be delivered directly to your home.
• HERE is the link to the Family | Student Handbook. Please make sure you have read and understand these important documents as the Board of Education has approved these into action for the 2024-25 school year. 

Updated this year: We have a very specific electronic device/cell phone policy we will be following this year due to the significant disruption and distraction to learning that electronic devices have caused to the learning environment. You can read more about this in the policy link above. We look forward to partnering with our families to help support this increase in expectation 

We are looking forward to a great year ahead of learning, fun, friendships and new memories!

See you all soon!

Mrs. Scheuerell, Fort Atkinson High School Principal

 

Hola FAHS Estudiantes y Familias,

Estamos deseando daros la bienvenida a todos esta semana. Algunos recordatorios importantes están por debajo para un buen comienzo de año:

1. Martes, 3 de septiembre es la Noche de Regreso a la Escuela de 5:00-6:30pm. Este es un gran momento para comprobar la escuela secundaria y ver donde todas sus clases serán. Por favor, acceda a PowerSchool para su horario de clases más precisa y actualizada. La escuela secundaria Commons también tendrá varias mesas con una variedad de clubes y actividades que usted puede participar. ¡Aprovecha la oportunidad de probar algo nuevo!

Los estudiantes también podrán ordenar candados para sus casilleros ($5 cada uno). Necesitarán uno para su casillero del pasillo principal y otro para el de educación física. Los casilleros serán asignados el primer par de días que los estudiantes regresan a la escuela durante el tiempo de homeroom. Pases de estacionamiento también estarán disponibles para su compra ($ 40 / año). Todos los estudiantes que estacionen en cualquier lote de la escuela secundaria están obligados a tener un pase o pueden estar sujetos a multas.

Si usted todavía no se ha registrado para la escuela, por favor vea la mesa de la oficina principal en los Comunes. Todas las familias deben hacer esto cada año.

¡Por favor, también reserve tiempo para disfrutar de los camiones de comida fuera de la parte delantera de la escuela secundaria para una cena fácil noche fuera! Las ganancias de este evento apoyarán el programa coral.

2. Miércoles, 4 de septiembre es FRESHMEN SOLAMENTE junto con todos los líderes de LINK upperclassmen. Estamos muy contentos de continuar esta tradición de ayudar a nuestros estudiantes de primer año con una forma interactiva y divertida a la transición a la escuela secundaria. Los estudiantes de primer año deben presentarse en la sala de almuerzo a más tardar a las 7:50 am. El desayuno estará disponible a partir de las 7:00 a.m. La mañana será una oportunidad para conocer a sus compañeros y líderes de clase alta. Por la tarde tendrán la oportunidad de revisar su horario y conocer a sus profesores. Las mochilas no serán necesarias ese día. Les pedimos a los estudiantes que mantengan sus teléfonos celulares en casa ese día, ya que sólo serán una distracción para las actividades previstas. Los estudiantes de primer año también tendrán sus fotos de la escuela ese día.

3. TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES se reportan el jueves 5 de septiembre. El horario escolar es de 7:50-3:10, con el desayuno que se sirve a las 7:00.

• Como recordatorio, estamos corriendo un día de 7 períodos con un tiempo académico Flex después del segundo período. Los lunes usted se reportará a su salón de clases, todos los otros días de la semana usted se apuntará con otros maestros en el edificio. Para la primera semana de clases, por favor preséntese en su aula todos los días.
• AQUÍ está el enlace para un horario de timbre imprimible que incluye el horario de timbre de salida temprana también. AQUÍ está el calendario del distrito aprobado el invierno pasado en la reunión de la Junta de Educación.
• Fotos de la escuela para los estudiantes de segundo y tercer año será el jueves durante su clase de Inglés. Seniors será el viernes durante la clase de Inglés. Estudiantes, por favor preséntense a su clase primero y su maestro los llevará al auditorio para la hora de la foto. Una vez que las fotos están disponibles, usted será capaz de ordenar sus propias impresiones en https://www.vipis.com/group/1c2433e5/fort-atkinson-high-school.These será entregado directamente a su casa.
• AQUÍ está el enlace a la Familia | Manual del Estudiante. Por favor, asegúrese de haber leído y entendido estos documentos importantes como la Junta de Educación ha aprobado estos en acción para el año escolar 2024-25.

Actualizado este año: Tenemos una política muy específica de dispositivos electrónicos / teléfonos celulares que seguiremos este año debido a la interrupción significativa y la distracción para el aprendizaje que los dispositivos electrónicos han causado en el ambiente de aprendizaje. Usted puede leer más sobre esto en el enlace de la política de arriba. Esperamos colaborar con nuestras familias para ayudar a apoyar este aumento de las expectativas.

¡Esperamos tener un gran año por delante de aprendizaje, diversión, amistades y nuevos recuerdos!

¡Hasta pronto!

Sra. Scheuerell, Directora de Fort Atkinson High School

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Hello FAHS Families and Students!

We hope you are continuing to enjoy the days of summer as we begin to start the countdown to the start of school. HERE you will find the Bell Schedule for the upcoming school year.

In addition, schedules are now viewable in PowerSchool on your student's account under "Student Reports".  Please know that if an originally selected class did not fit into a student's schedule, their school counselor replaced that class with one of the student's alternate choices they provided during Course Selection. Appointments can be made to see the school counselor prior to the start of the school year IF one of the following is true (NOTE: Students with an IEP, should contact their Special Education Case Manager about schedule changes):

• Missing a class you registered for (alternative classes scheduled in your day would not be considered “missing a class”)
• Empty slots or spaces you are not enrolled in a class for a period
• Failed a required class and need to add it to your 2024-25 schedule
• Need to adjust your schedule to accommodate ECCP/Start College Now courses
• Need to adjust your schedule due to Youth Apprenticeships. 

Appointments are available August 21 through August 30 and can be scheduled online from THIS Pupil Services Staff webpage.

As a reminder, THIS 2024-2025 School Calendar has been posted on the district webpage since it was approved this past winter. Freshmen are to report for their first day on September 4th, with 9-12th graders all reporting the rest of the week. Students are to report to their first period, which begins at 7:50. School ends at 3:10. You will also attend your Homeroom during Academic Flex Time (after the second period). Homeroom assignments will be posted in the Commons and around the building

Finally, keep in mind that we are hosting our annual Back To School Night on Tuesday, September 3rd from 5:00-6:30. This is for ALL grades to come and walk their schedule and meet their teachers. We will have food trucks available for family fun together. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Leigh Ann Scheuerell, FAHS Principal

Hello FAHS Families and Students!

We hope this communication finds you well and enjoying many fun summer adventures! Your FAHS staff is busy getting ready for the start of the year and look forward to your return! Below is some information we hope you find helpful as you start thinking ahead to the 2024-2025 school year, and a special welcome to our incoming Freshmen (the class of 2028) and new students to Fort Atkinson High School!

Student Schedules

Later this summer, your student will be able to access their schedule in PowerSchool, which will list the classes your student is enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. Schedules will be available once Summer School is complete and we are able to roll the system over for the new school year. We will send another communication when this is available.

School Supply List

We have put together a basic school supply list for students and families in order to maximize summer sales. Please know that students with “specialty classes” may be asked to provide some additional supplies once they meet with their teachers the first week of school.

Fort Atkinson High School Student Supply List (English)

Fort Atkinson High School Student Supply List (spanish)

Registration - July 15th-July 19th

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on July 15th and run through July 19th. ALL families must register their student(s) each year. You can find more information about this on our SDFA Registration Webpage.

FAHS Back to School Kick Off - September 3rd - Save the Date!

We are thrilled to offer our Annual Back to School on Tuesday, September 3rd  5:00-6:30pm (open house style) at Fort Atkinson High School. This event allows us to connect with students and families prior to the year starting. 

During this time, you will be able to accomplish the following things:

• You and your child(ren) will be able to walk their class schedule that evening (found on PowerSchool)

• Teachers will be available for a quick hello and introduction before the first day of school.

• Club tables/information will be available in the Commons/Lunch Room for your child(ren) to learn more, sign up or just share a potential interest in specific clubs.

• A Main Office table will be available to pick up your locks, parking permits (as needed), pay registration fees and any other beginning of year tasks we can help with.

• FOOD TRUCKS will be available for your family to purchase dinner together as a fun way to socialize before school starts.

We look forward to seeing you all and launching a successful start to the school year!

High School Policy | Procedures

During registration, you will be asked to review the district and high school policy and procedures. A few new and/or important ones to bring forward are below:

1. Attendance - DPI state statute allows students 10 absences each school year (5 per semester). These include student absences due to illness, vacation days, appointments, etc. and all count toward the 10 allowable absences. Absences beyond 10 may result in a student being flagged for habitual truancy.

2. Tardy Unexcused - Being late to class causes a disruption to learning of the individual student as well as the group that has already begun the lesson. Students are expected to be in class on time. Students that miss more than 15 min of class, study hall or flex period will now be considered “absent” and marked as such. Each time a student reaches a threshold of 10 TUN, they will be considered a full day absence for the quarter for that particular class, unless time is made up during Academic Flex Time.

3. Electronic Communication Devices - Cell Phones, headphones (i.e. airpods/earbuds) and other electronic communication devices are to be used only during passing time, and lunch time. Devices may not be used during learning time unless an exception has been made by the classroom teacher. Every classroom and study hall will have one of two options for safely storing your device.

NOTE: use of prohibited electronic devices continues to be a huge disruption to learning when students refuse to put them away during learning. We are proactively asking families for support and cooperation in addressing this issue as it arises in class. Please be sure to review the complete policy on this in the family/student handbook.

4. Dress Code - Students are expected to dress appropriately in a school setting and not disrupt the learning environment. The district prohibits students from wearing any clothing which is normally identified with antisocial behavior, gang affiliated and clothing that contains pictures and/or writing referring to alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, sex, profanity, violence and/or illegal drugs. Additionally, clothing that exposes cleavage, private parts, the midriff or undergarments or that is otherwise sexually suggestive is prohibited. 

5. Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs - Any type of tobacco|nicotine (including vape and vape products), alcohol, drugs, and/or paraphernalia of any kind will not be tolerated on campus or at high school activities. Students found in possession / in violation of this policy will be referred to the police for further action.

The FAHS staff is committed to supporting each and every learning at our high school and helping them be as successful as possible. Please make those strong connections with your staff and reach out as needed! Continue to enjoy these beautiful days of summer and know that we are looking forward to a great year ahead! Take care and we’ll see you soon! 

Mrs. Leigh Ann Scheuerell, Principal 

Mr. Jeff Dye, Associate Principal  

Mr. Adam Rousseaum Associate Principal

Good morning FAHS Students, Staff and Families,

Hard to believe we begin the final week of school! So many great memories and learning moments happened this year and it's a great time to reflect back on all the progress we've made.

A few final reminders:

• Students, if you've been using a locker, please have it cleaned out no later than Friday, May 31st by noon. All items remaining will be donated to local charities.
• Many classes are holding final projects, presentations and assessments. It's important that all students be in class on time for these final days of school. Staff will be completing their final semester records by 3:00 on Friday, May 31st, so all assignments, makeups and retakes must be completed by then.
• Friday, May 31st is a noon dismissal day. We will NOT be serving lunch. The class schedule is below:

5/31/2024 8 Period Half Day Schedule  7:50 AM - 12:00 PM  (27 minute class periods)
1st Period	7:50- 8:17
2nd Period	8:22-8:49
3rd period	8:54- 9:21
4th Period	9:26-9:53
5th Period	9:58-10:25
6th Period	10:30-10:57
7th Period	11:02-11:29
8th Period	11:34-12:00

Thank you for all the great work this year! It's been a privilege being a part of your journey. Whether you are graduating and looking forward to your new adventures or returning for another year together, we wish you all a happy and healthy summer break! 

Mrs. Scheuerell, FAHS Principal

Dear FAHS Students and Families,

Yearbook distribution for pre-ordered yearbooks will be in the commons Thursday, May 23  during ET  and after school.  If you did not order a yearbook, a limited supply will be available for sale after school in room G221 on Tuesday, May 28th. The cost is $60. Please have the exact amount of cash or a check made out to FAHS..  

NOTE: If you are unsure if you ordered a yearbook: Go to yearbookforever.com, click Fort Atkinson High School, click on orders, and finally click the Help button. When you enter your email it will tell you if you ordered a yearbook for the 2023/2024 school year. 

 

A message from our School Newspaper, the Signal!

Enjoy the final edition of the school newspaper for the 2023-2024 year, "School's Out". Please see the link HERE.

Enjoy!