2025-2026 EXAM DATES AND DISMISSAL TIMES

Final Exam Reminders:

All students are required to take their final exams during their assigned class periods on our scheduled final exam days. Please plan accordingly and make sure you arrive on time, prepared, and ready to finish the semester strong! 

If a student is unable to attend a scheduled final exam, they must arrange to take the exam the following week. The student and/or their family should communicate directly with the teacher to coordinate next steps for completing the exam.

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.

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

Be Counted! 1/9/2026 Second Friday Count Day

Parents/Guardians,

I hope you had a wonderful holiday break.

I would like to take a moment to share with you the importance of daily school attendance and its connection to an upcoming state reporting date. Every school day matters. When students attend regularly, they are more engaged, achieve at higher levels, and build habits that set them up for long-term success.

In addition to the benefits for your child, attendance also has a direct impact on our schools. On Friday, January 9th, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires all schools to complete what is known as the “Second Friday Count.” This official enrollment count helps determine the level of state funding our district receives. Put simply, the students who are present on this day are included in our enrollment numbers, and those numbers play a key role in the resources available to support teaching and learning in our schools.

While every day of attendance is important for your child’s learning, the Second Friday of January carries added significance for our entire district. We ask for your help in making sure your child is present and ready for school on that day.

Thank you for your partnership in supporting both your child’s success and the success of our schools. Your efforts to prioritize attendance make a meaningful difference for students, families, and staff across our community.

With appreciation,

George Chironis

Director of Business Services

Lake Geneva Schools

December 22-January 2

• No School, Winter Break

January 5, 2026

• School Resumes

January 7, 2026

• Student Council Meeting 5:30PM, Room 602

January 9, 2026

• HOPE Squad Meeting 6:50AM, Recital Hall

January 12, 2026

• Badger Board Meeting 6:30PM

January 14, 2026

• Exams Periods 1, 3 and 5
• 1:14PM Dismissal

January 15, 2026

• Exams Periods 2, 4 and 6
• 1:14PM Dismissal

January 16, 2026

• Exams Periods 7 and 8
• 10:55AM Dismissal
• End of Semester 1

January 19, 2026

• No School, Teacher In-Service

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. 

Junior Conferences

Junior conferences are upon us! Please check your email for information on how parents and students can sign up to attend. These meetings will cover information that’s important for your student’s success in senior year and beyond. These meetings will be approximately 30-45 minutes and will be held between 7:00am-2:30pm. Appointments will be available from our return from Winter Break until January 30th, 2026.

FAFSA

The 2026–2027 FAFSA form is available to be filled out now! Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should fill out the FAFSA. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. It takes most people less than one hour to fill out the FAFSA form, including gathering any personal documents and financial information needed to complete it. If you have questions about FAFSA, visit fafsa.gov for more information.

Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines!

College applications, finals exams, scholarships, oh my! This is your friendly reminder to stay on top of deadlines and finish this semester strong!

● Want to boost your GPA before the semester ends? Here's a tip: Connect with your teachers, catch up on missed assignments, and set goals for improvement! Finish strong and set the stage for success!

● Final exams are coming up! So study hard, turn in your homework, and ace those exams!

● The Badger General Scholarship Application is now live and available for you to fill out!

By filling out the General Application Form you are applying for a multitude of local scholarships. In order to be eligible for any scholarships through the General Application you MUST submit your application no later than February 2nd, 2026; NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Take a look at the Scholarships & Financial Aid page on the Badger Website for a list of scholarships and more information.

● If you are a senior who aspires to go to college but you haven’t applied yet, now is the time!! Remember to check application deadlines for your schools of interest and communicate with your Counselor if you have any questions about applying to college. It can be helpful to make a College Application checklist to stay organized and keep track of essential tasks to complete. 

Course Registration

PowerSchool online course registration window opens on February 9th and closes on February 19th. Stay tuned in Homeroom for more information. If you have any questions about course registration, please reach out to your counselor.

Badger High School Showcase

Attention all students, parents, and Lake Geneva community members: Come one come all to the Badger High School Showcase! This event will be held at Badger High School on Wednesday, February 11th from 4:00-6:00pm. Come on by to learn about Badger classes, programs, athletics, and activities. This event will be a great opportunity to meet and greet teachers, club leaders, coaches, counselors, and preview all the great opportunities that Badger High School has to offer. Student-led tours will also be running every 15 minutes leaving from the Sports Center.

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.

Upcoming Dates & Locations:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Summer Moon Coffee

80 E Geneva Square, Lake Geneva, WI

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

9:00 am - 10:00 am

The Porch

832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI

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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