Congratulations to Abigail Wollaeger!  Abigail has been selected as a recipient of the Snap-on Incorporated Scholarship, a Special Scholarship offered through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). This award recognizes outstanding academic achievement and is given to high-performing students in the National Merit Scholarship Program who meet criteria established by the sponsoring organization.

Recipients are selected based on their exceptional academic accomplishments and strong PSAT/NMSQT performance. Abigail’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence have earned her this well-deserved recognition.

We are incredibly proud of Abigail and look forward to celebrating this achievement with her. Please join us in congratulating her on this outstanding accomplishment! 

PreACT TEST WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, April 7!

The PreACT will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. This will be a day for Freshmen and Sophomores only; Juniors and Seniors will not attend school on April 7, 2026.

• Monday, April 6, 8 Hours with Homeroom
• Tuesday, April 7 - PreACT Test Day (early dismissal)
• Standard test time ends at approximately 11:00AM
• Bus will arrive at Badger at 11:15AM and depart at 11:30AM
• Accommodate time testers will be finished testing later in the day
• The bus will arrive at Badger at 2:30PM and depart at 2:45PM
• Wednesday, April 8 - Even Block Day (Hours 2, 4, 6, 8)
• Thursday, April 9 - Odd Block Day (Hours 1, 3, 5, 7)
• Friday, April 10 - 8 Hours

To sign up for the ACT prep session or the ACT practice test, please click on the link found here. Students must be logged into their Badger email account to access the QR code or link.

Wisconsin Respiratory Viral Report is a great way to see Respiratory Illness trends in both the State of Wisconsin and different Regions of Wisconsin. If your child is diagnosed with a Respiratory Illness, please update their building health office and keep home until they are well enough to be in class and ready to learn.

Prom Attendees and Guardians:

Junior prom is just around the corner! This year’s prom, “Vintage Hollywood,” will be held at Grand Geneva Resort in the Grand Ballroom on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Prior to the dance, we will host a grand march and crown the prom king and queen in the Badger High School auditorium for parents, friends, and family. Students will be required to ride a bus from Badger to the Grand Geneva. This is a parking and safety precaution; therefore, students will not be permitted to drive themselves to Grand Geneva. Students must park their vehicles in the student lot by district office. Check-in, for prom attendees, will begin at 5:30 at Badger. The grand march will begin at 5:45; you must be checked in at Badger by 6:00. A formal dinner and dance will take place in the Forum at Grand Geneva from 7:00-11:00. Bus transportation back to Badger will be provided starting at 9:30 p.m. 

Prom tickets will be sold April 20-April 24. The cost of each ticket is $80 per person. Permission slips needed at time of purchase.Students and guests from other schools must submit a signed permission slip in order to purchase a ticket(s). Tickets will only be sold to Badger junior and senior students. Guests from other schools are welcome if they are at least a junior, but not more than one year post high school (cannot exceed 19 years of age).  Sophomores will be permitted to attend prom as a guest of a junior or senior. Freshmen are not permitted to attend. No exceptions will be made. This is a special event, and in some sense, a right of passage for our upperclassmen. 

Students are able to select the table where they will eat dinner. If they would like to sit with friends, they are encouraged to purchase tickets at the same time. This takes coordination as seats will not be held/reserved. There are ten seats at each table.

Finally, students’ safety is our number one priority; administration and police personnel will be on site to provide security and administer random breathalyzer tests to students upon their arrival at Badger High School and/or The Grand Geneva. Please take a moment to speak with your students about the dangers of underage drinking and the importance of appropriate behavior at this formal event. If you have any questions about prom, please contact one of the junior class advisors listed below.

Thank you!

Jessica Noller…348-2000 ext. 2705

Amy Phillips… 348-2000 ext. 2611

Stephani Reynolds…348-2000 ext. 2605

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back? Volunteer at Lake Geneva Schools!

Whether you have a few hours a month or want to get regularly involved, there's an opportunity for you. From classroom support to special events, many positions are available throughout our schools.

We're also actively seeking volunteers for our Multilingual Department! Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Thai and English is preferred, but not necessary.

Ready to get started? Contact any of our building principals to learn how you can help.

Mrs. Stephanie Ford 

Central-Denison Elementary

(262) 348-4000 

Mrs. Katherine Stanton

Eastview Elementary

(262) 348-6000 

Mrs. Jenn Chironis

Star Center Elementary

(262) 348-7000 

Mrs. Anne Heck

Lake Geneva Middle School 

(262) 348-3000 

Mrs. Andrea Kaplan

Badger High School 

(262) 348-2000 

Together, we are strengthening the connection between our schools and our community one volunteer at a time.

Colton Clark - Relay Alternate

Students are expected to leave the school premises immediately after dismissal at 2:45PM. Students may remain on school grounds only if they are participating in an extracurricular activity, receiving academic assistance, or involved in a sport. If a student is released early from their activity, they must wait in the Union until their ride arrives or the late bus departs. Students may NOT roam around the school at any time.



Buses will run Monday through Thursday at 4:30PM and 5:45PM. On Fridays, one bus will run at 5:45PM. Students must have a pass from a teacher or coach to ride the late buses.

If your student will need to leave during the school day, please be sure to notify the school office no later than an hour before their departure time; the earlier the better. This helps ensure timeliness for appointments and limits disruption to the learning environment.

Additionally, if you leave a voicemail on the attendance line, please know that your message will be heard as soon as time allows. This may take a while as nearly 100 voicemails are received each day.

Please read the linked document, titled Final Exam Incentives 2025-2026, regarding student exemption from final exams. Final exams will take place June 3 through June 5. Final Exam Incentives 2025-2026 

If you have any questions regarding student exemption from final exams, please feel free to reach out to our Badger Administrators listed below.

• Students whose last name begins with A-L, Associate Principal, Bridget Hansen bridget.hansen@badger.k12.wi.us
• Students whose last name begins with M-Z, Associate Principal, Lisa Kendall lisa.kendall@badger.k12.wi.us
• Principal, Andrea Kaplan, andrea.kaplan@badger.k12.wi.us

Tree House Child and Family Center: Positive Behavior Strategies – Free Virtual Training

Open to parents, primary caregivers, educators, and youth-serving professionals! Topics in this one-hour virtual workshop include:

– How to help prevent challenging behaviors from occurring

– How to understand the acting-out cycle and when to intervene

– How to give effective instructions to improve listening

– How to promote self-regulation skills and guidelines for screen time

Choose the virtual training date that works best for you!

Each workshop will take place on a Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 pm:

April 14 • May 12 • June 16 • July 14 • August 11 • September 22

Advance registration required: https://bit.ly/THPBS2026. 

Presented in partnership by Dr. Brooke Winchell and the Tree House.

Rob Ocker is offering an upcoming class through Badger Community Education, "Raising Mentally Strong Kids". Please use the QR code or visit this link then select Spring, then Raising Mentally Strong Kids (Spring 2026) on the left side of the page.

Art Department:

Tuesday & Thursday 3:00-4:00PM

Business Department:

Students can individually schedule time after school with Mr. Huff or Mrs. Pyun as needed. 

English Department:

Thursdays 3:00-4:00PM, Room 604

Math:

Wednesdays 3:00-4:00PM, Room 2812, starting in March

Multi Language/EL:

Monday: 3:00-4:00PM, Room 813

Tuesday: 3:00-4:00PM, Room 813

Wednesday: 3:00-4:00PM, Room 813

Thursday: 3:00-4:00PM, Room 813

Science:

Monday: 3-4:00PM, Mrs. Howe, Room 411

Tuesday: 3-4:00PM, Mr. Burg, Room 410

Wednesday: 3-4:00PM, Mr. Cullian, Room 401

Thursday: 3-4:00PM, Ms. Schrader, Room 409

World Language:

Monday: 3-4:00PM, Sarah Bunton, Room 812

Tuesday: 3-4:00PM, Julie Busch, 808

Wednesday: 3-4:00PM, Sarah Parry, 810

Thursday: 3-4:00PM, Josh Herrell, 809

Lake Geneva Schools have partnered with Dousman Transport Company (DTC) to bring you a new app called ZONAR MyView. This app is designed to improve safety, communication, and convenience for families by providing greater visibility into their child's transportation. Participation in the ZONAR MyView app is entirely optional, but we encourage you to use this convenient tool.

With ZONAR MyView, you can expect:

• Bus Tracking: View your child’s bus location through a secure mobile app.
• Notifications and Alerts: Receive notifications when the bus is approaching your stop, as well as alerts for delays or schedule changes.
• Improved Communication: Important transportation messages from DTC will be sent directly through the app.
• Easy to Use: The app is simple to navigate on your smartphone or tablet.

For further instructions and guidance, please click on Zonar MyView under the News tab on our Lake Geneva Schools website.

Lake Geneva Schools (Badger and Joint #1) is excited to continue to offer students FREE Breakfast for the 2025 - 2026 School Year.

School breakfast is healthy, convenient, and helps students do well in school. Every student at Badger High School, New Visions Charter School, Lake Geneva Middle School, Star Center Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School, Central-Denison Elementary School, and Maple Park Charter School is eligible to receive a healthy breakfast at their school each day till the end of the school year for no charge.

We are extremely happy to provide this service to our community. We encourage all students to participate!

Questions? Contact: Jaclyn Sanders, Lake Geneva Schools Food Service Coordinator, by email at jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us or by phone at 262-348-1015.

We’re excited to share that our school boards have approved the 2026-2027 school year family calendar. Families can now review key dates and plan ahead for the upcoming year.

 View the full calendar here: https://bit.ly/4pYIGuO

April 1

• Student Council Meeting 5:30PM
• Jazz Concert 6:00PM

April 2

• Cap and Gown Delivery in the Union during Lunches

April 3

• NO SCHOOL

April 7

• PreACT Secure (only Freshmen and Sophomores attend)

April 10

• HOPE Squad Meeting 6:50AM

April 13

• Badger Board Meeting 6:30PM

April 14-15

• Badger Forward Testing

April 16

• J. Robert's Menswear Visit During Lunches

April 20

• No School, Teacher In-Service Day

April 23

• J. Robert's Menswear Visit During Lunches

April 24-29

• DECA International Competition in Atlanta

April 30

• Badger Spring Play 7:00PM

May 1

• HOPE Squad Meeting 6:50AM
• Badger Spring Play 7:00PM

May 2

• Badger Spring Play 7:00PM

When to Send Your Child to School or Keep Them Home

At Lake Geneva Schools, we know that regular attendance is key to academic success! Being in class daily helps students build strong habits, stay engaged, and gain valuable social skills. However, we also want to maintain a healthy, germ-free learning environment.

Use this guide (https://bit.ly/healthyLGS) to help decide when your child should attend school or stay home to recover. If your child has a fever over 100.4°F, vomiting, or diarrhea in the last 24 hours, it's best for them to rest at home. For minor symptoms like a runny nose, if there’s no fever, they’re ready for class!

When in doubt, contact the school health office, and let's work together to keep everyone healthy and learning!

Driver Education Grant Program

Wisconsin DMV continues to develop the relaunches of the Driver Education Grant program with funding approved in the 2025-2027 biennial budget. Portions of this funding have begun to be released in a quarterly fashion. 

The Driver Education Grant Program provides grants to cover driver education tuition costs for 30 hours of classroom coursework, six hours of observation, and six hours of behind-the-wheel training for eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program, have not previously held a driver’s license, and who are between 14.5 and 19 years old may apply for the Driver Education Grant Program.



Students, parents, and all those who may be interested in a notification closer to the time of the launch can sign up with their email at: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Driver Education Grant Program. 

Pre-ACT Secure

Attention all Freshman and Sophomore students! The Pre-ACT is going to be

administered at Badger High School on Tuesday, April 7th. ALL Freshman and Sophomore students will need to report to Badger High School to take their test. Juniors and Seniors will not have school this day. 

4th Quarter Grades

As we return from a restful Spring Break, please make sure you are communicating with your teachers about assignment deadlines, knock out those study guides, and keep working hard to achieve your best grades! The finish line to the school year will approach more quickly than you think, so stay on top of your schoolwork. 

Direct Admit

Direct Admit Wisconsin is an initiative by the Universities of Wisconsin to proactively offer admission to qualifying high school students in between their junior and senior years of high school. Direct admission removes the traditional application process and instead uses data provided by the high school to admit students to universities. Badger High School sent an opt-out letter home to the families of our Junior students. If you would like to participate in Direct Admit, no further action is needed. However, if you do NOT want your student to participate in Direct Admit, then please return the signed form to Badger High School's Counseling Center.

You may be wondering, how can I be eligible to be a part of this Direct Admit Program? Well, you must be enrolled in a participating school district and opt to participate in the program. Then, if you are on track to complete the credits required for admission – 4 units of English, 3 units of approved math, 3 units of social science, 3 units of natural science, and 4 additional academic units – you will receive an admission offer through Direct Admit Wisconsin. Each participating UW university has its own GPA and course requirements. Students are matched with participating UW universities using progress towards graduation, whether they are on track to complete the required credits for admission to the Universities of Wisconsin and their unweighted cumulative GPA. Check the Direct Admit website to view participating Wisconsin Universities and gather more information! https://www.wisconsin.edu/direct-admissions/

April is School Library Month, and we are celebrating by thanking our students, parents, and the district for their ongoing support in making Badger High School Library a welcoming place for every learner. Our library offers 8,293 print books and 26,337 e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines for student and staff use. So far this school year, students have logged into our library 26,679 times to utilize our space and resources. Students also have access to 24 information databases for research needs. Our FabLab houses four 3D printers, two laser engravers, and a vinyl cutter students can use for hands-on opportunities and creative exploration during study halls. Students can also visit our student-led Badger Brew Coffee Shop inside the library which provides real-world job skills and community amongst our student body. We are proud of the welcoming space we have built for students and staff. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our learners. We look forward to rich learning and creativity this month and beyond.

DISCOVER, LEARN, AND HAVE FUN WITH BADGER COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Looking to learn a new skill, explore a hobby, stay active, or just have a blast? Badger Community Education has you covered! We offer a wide range of affordable classes and activities for all ages — from fitness and wellness to arts, crafts, cooking, and more. Whether you're trying something for the first time, building on existing talents, or simply looking for a good time, there's something for everyone!

Check out everything we offer and sign up today at Badger Community Education. Let’s keep learning, growing, and having fun — together!

BULLYING, HARASSMENT, SCHOOL SAFETY REPORTING

If you have information regarding bullying, harassment, or other non-emergency school safety concerns and would like to report this information, please click here to learn more, fill out a school-specific reporting form to the best of your knowledge, and submit it.

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL

Whom do I contact with a question or suggestion? 

Lake Geneva Schools’ communication protocols help promote direct, open, and respectful interactions so that we can quickly and efficiently resolve problems and concerns. The communication protocol starts with the staff member closest to the situation, as that person usually has the most information. However, at times, additional personnel are required to resolve specific concerns. Click here for more information and to view the Lake Geneva Schools Communication Matrix.

TEXT ALERT SIGN UP

Lake Geneva Schools has the ability to use SMS (text) messaging as another communication channel to share important information with families and staff regarding school closures or changes to the school day schedule. Federal law requires recipients to opt-in to receive such messages.

How can I opt-in to receive text messages?

📱Text the word “YES” or Y to 67587 from each wireless device on which you wish to receive texts.

📱Confirm that all text device numbers you wish to receive messages on are listed in your contact information: Families – verify that your cell phone is your primary phone number in your PowerSchool parent portal.

More information: https://bit.ly/4g2dhTb  

JOIN US FOR COFFEE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT

Lake Geneva Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter Wilson warmly invites parents and community members to a series of informal “Coffee with the Superintendent” gatherings happening over the next several months. These relaxed events offer a great chance to chat openly about our schools—what’s going well and where we can improve. The final event in this series is scheduled below.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Lake Geneva Public Library

918 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI

Please RSVP before each event by calling 262-348-1005, but walk-ins are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.lakegenevaschools.com/news/news-details/~board/district-news/post/join-us-for-coffee-with-the-superintendent 

UNSUNG HEROES

Lake Geneva Schools is proud to have the most dedicated teachers and staff! Now’s your chance to recognize a teacher or staff member who has made a meaningful difference in your life, your student’s journey, or your family’s experience. Share your appreciation, and we’ll spotlight these "Unsung Heroes" on our website, social media channels, and personally deliver your message to them. Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible people who make Lake Geneva Schools so special! #LakeGenevaSchools #E3LG

Click here to recognize a teacher or staff member: https://bit.ly/46hoMD1

Community Backpack

The Lake Geneva Schools Community Backpack is your online bulletin for youth-related community activities and educational opportunities. Learn More

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