DECA members participate at Wisconsin DECA State Career Development Conference

Twenty-nine students from Badger High School competed at the Wisconsin DECA State Career Development Conference on February 27- March 1st. DECA members traveled to Grand Geneva Resort to compete in 28 occupational series events as well as prepared written project presentations. Over 1,400 students from Wisconsin participated in this conference.

Fifteen Badger DECA members were recognized on stage by earning medals in either their 100-question cluster test, one of the two role-play events in their event category, or a top ten finalist medal. Our chapter members captured 25 individual medals. Ten members earned a champion medal for placing first through tenth place in their event.

Badger Junior Awarded Ray Aviation Scholarship

Sydney Krause, a junior at Badger High School, was awarded a $10,000 Ray Aviation Scholarship from Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 932, based at Galt Airport in Wonder Lake, IL. Each chapter is able to grant one scholarship per year to help youth members cover flight training expenses.

Sydney began her flight training in June 2022, soloed in December, and is currently working toward her private pilot's license.

Badger Students Advance As Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program

Two Badger High School students have advanced as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program and will be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2023. Joshua Schooley and Erin Hensler each received a Certificate of Merit from The National Merit Scholarship Program for this achievement.

Prom 2023



Junior prom is just around the corner! We would like to take this opportunity to talk about some changes to this year’s prom. This year prom will be held at Grand Geneva Resort on Saturday, May 20, 2023. 

April is a short school days month with a great deal happening at Badger. Please note that our first week back from Spring Break will start with an eight period day on Tuesday, April 11th followed by a day of Odd Block and then Even Block classes. On April 18th Badger Freshmen and Sophomores will take the Pre-ACT test. This is a test that helps students prepare for the ACT. Eleventh and twelfth graders will not have school on this day.  

The Pre-ACT and ACT tests are State mandated tests that can assist students in post high school planning. For example, if your student is planning on going to a technical college, 4 year university, 2 year university, the military, or into the world of work, the score they earn on the ACT can have a positive impact. For example, if your student scores a 16 or higher on the test, Gateway Technical College waives the entrance placement tests. For those attending a 2 or 4 year university, the score can lead to scholarships and be used to determine acceptance and placement. For those headed into the world of work, the ACT score can be used to offset future training needs. 

At the end of the month, the Student Council is hosting a Blood Drive for the Badger community. This is just one example of the work our students do to ensure a positive impact on the larger Badger community.  

Badger also has activities and sports gearing up for competitions. I hope you are able to join us for concerts, sporting events, and other activities throughout the month.  

April 3 - 10, 2023

• Spring Break - No School

April 11, 2023

• 8 Period Day

April 12, 2023

• Odd Block Day

April 13, 2023

• Even Block Day

April 14, 2023

• NHS Executive Team Meeting Room 704 7:00am
• 8 Period Day

April 17, 2023

• 8 Period Day
• Badger Board Meeting 6:30pm

April 18, 2023

• Freshmen & Sophomores Only Report for PreAct Test
• No School for Juniors and Seniors

April 19, 2023

• Odd Block Day

April 20, 2023

• Even Block Day

April 21, 2023

• 8 Period Day
• DECA Internationals
• NHS General Membership Meeting Recital Hall 7:00am

April 24, 2023

• FFA Awards Night Recital Hall 5:30pm

April 30, 2023

• NHS Induction Ceremony 2:00pm

ACT Testing

Scores from the Junior March ACT test will be sent home and delivered to the school near the end of the school year so be on the lookout for those. If you would like to sign your student up to take the ACT test again, go to www.act.org to do so. 

PreACT Secure Testing

All Freshman and Sophomores will be taking the PreACT Secure (Formerly ACT Aspire) test on April 18th. The PreACT Secure test is designed to map student progress in English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing. This information provides details on which subject skills are well developed and which skills may need more work while preparing students for the ACT test that will be taken during Junior year. The PreACT Secure testing will take place at Badger and only Freshmen and Sophomores will need to report to school.

Scholarships

Several scholarship deadlines have passed but there are still other scholarships available for Seniors to apply for. Senior students have been given instructions on how to access scholarships via the Badger High School website where information on each scholarship can be found, as well as the applications. They can be found here: https://bhs.badger.k12.wi.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=453010&pageId=24238013 For those Seniors planning to attend a UW school in the fall, check out some other scholarships at this link: https://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/counselors/navigating-financial-aid/uw-system-scholarship-links/.

Placement Testing

Now that many Seniors are making decisions on which school they will be attending in the Fall, placement testing will be happening. Students that are attending UW colleges will need to complete placement testing. To register for placement testing and for more information regarding placement testing, please visit the following website:

https://testing.wisc.edu/centerpages/regionaltesting.html

Work Permits

If a work permit is needed, please see Mrs. Ingersoll in the counseling center. You will need $10 cash, your social security card, and a letter from the employer stating that you will be working there. If Mrs. Ingersoll is not available, you can get a work permit from the Lake Geneva Schools District Office.

Badger Library hosts creative workshops in the FabLab throughout the year called Fab'LAB'. These workshops allow students to come in and make their creativity come to life. Each session focuses on a different aspect of the Badger FabLab. The next session of Fab'LAB' will begin mid-April and focus on 3D printing. Students who join will learn how to find quality 3D prints online, manipulate or create 3D objects using 3D modeling software, prepare their print for the 3D printer, and then print the design. These workshops are for any Badger student who is interested in learning how to use the FabLab for 3D printing. All students are welcome to join Fab'LAB'. Students should watch for more information on the Badger Library website and announcements.

Badger winter sports had many amazing accomplishments to be proud of. Please click on the images below to see what our student-athletes have been up to. Congratulations to all!

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