Parent-Teacher Conferences

The final Parent-Teacher Conference will take place on Wednesday, March 6, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in our PE Center. We look forward to seeing you there.

Internet Safety: March 21

Bennet Merens from WI Bureau of Consumer Protection will discuss safe practices for children while accessing the internet. Children have access at home, school, or a friend's house! Parents should be aware of online activities to keep them safe. Topics include online gaming, downloading apps, sharing photos, & clicking links. Click here to register online.

Keep Your Child On Track in Middle and High School: Pay Attention to Attendance

April 2024 Referendums

On the April 2 ballot, the Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District and the Lake Geneva-Genoa City Union (Badger) High School District will each ask the voters to approve exceeding the revenue limit by $3,000,000 beginning with the 2024-2025 school year for recurring purposes consisting of ongoing operational and maintenance expenses, infrastructure, technology and safety upgrades, and educational programming.

Why Referendum?

Our Districts face financial challenges that require the attention of our entire community. This is due to several factors:

• Outdated Funding System
• Inadequate State Funding
• Growing Student Needs
• Rising Operational Costs

What will Operational Referendums allow the districts to do?

• Support for teaching and learning to increase student growth and achievement and offer competitive academic courses, programs, and services for all students.
• Attract and retain the best educators by providing competitive salaries and benefits.
• Address annual, ongoing maintenance on our aging buildings.
• Cover rising inflationary costs on goods and services, including transportation, utilities, curriculum, supplies, and equipment.

What have the districts done to be fiscally responsible?

What is the estimated tax impact?

Visit our referendum web page or check out the information sheet to learn more.

Information Sheet

Upcoming Information Sessions

Join Us!

Referendum Webpage

Badger High School Announces 2023-2024 Semester 1 Honor/High Honor Roll Students

The Honor Rolls are based on grade point average (GPA). Students who earn a GPA of 3.8 or higher will be listed on High Honors. Students who earn at least 3.3 but less than a 3.8 GPA will be listed on Honors. Honor rolls are determined at the end of each semester. 

Upcoming Concert

On Monday, March 11, the Badger High School Performing Arts Department will present a Masterworks Concert entitled “A Taste of Tin: The Best of Christopher Tin.”

This concert will feature a collaborative effort between the Badger High School Choirs, Orchestras, and Winds. Christopher Tin is a Grammy winning composer who has written 4 song cycles, “Calling All Dawns,” “The Drop That Contained the Sea,” “To Shiver the Sky,” and “The Lost Birds.” Movements from each of these works will be presented on the Badger High School Auditorium stage beginning at 7:00 pm. Admission is free.

You will not want to miss this exciting, collaborative concert!

Hidden in Plain Sight

Learn about signs of risky behaviors that may be hidden in a teen's room and how you can have healthy conversations with them.

Wednesday, March 6

During Parent-Teacher Conferences

Drop-in hours 4 pm - 7 pm

Lake Geneva Community Career, College, and Job Fair hosted by Lake Geneva Schools

Thursday, March 14

4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Badger High School

This event is open to all Geneva Lakes area families, not just Badger High School students.

Badger Senior and New Visions Senior students

Please mark your calendar for graduation practice on Wednesday, June 5 at 1:30 pm. More information regarding graduation will be sent home at a later date.

Badger High School Senior Emma Olson Wokasch has been nominated for the 2024 United States Presidential Scholars Program

Nominees have showcased exceptional ability and outstanding accomplishments in the field of career and technical education. Nominated by Wisconsin's Chief State School Officer based on outstanding records of leadership, academic achievement, and contribution to school and community. Only up to five candidates in our state who meet the qualifications will move on to the national level competition.

Emma will go on to compete in an application process, and from there, the commission will select up to 20 Scholars in Career and Technical Education in the nation. 

Good luck to Emma with the next step of the competition!

United States Air Force Band Concert

Come join the United States Air Force Band Concert for a night of music! This FREE community event is on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 @ 3 PM. Please use the link below to register for tickets to attend the event! 

Located at Badger High School Gymnasium

220 E South Street

Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Dear Lake Geneva Schools’ Staff, Parents, Students, and Community:

As the Directors of Curriculum and Instruction, we are pleased to announce that Lake Geneva Schools will recognize outstanding teachers and staff members for their exceptional work and dedication to our students. Five individuals who have significantly impacted their students and colleagues will be honored at our annual staff banquet in May. The award categories are:

(1) Teacher of the Year - Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District

(2) Teacher of the Year - Lake Geneva - Genoa City Union (Badger) High School District

(3) Specials Services Teacher of the Year - Special Services Teachers are those who serve in a capacity other than that of a classroom teacher. Special services roles can include but are not limited to special education, interventionist, speech-language pathologist, school counselor, school psychologist, school nurse, school social worker, etc.

(4) Support Staff of the Year - Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District

(5) Support Staff of the Year - Lake Geneva - Genoa City Union (Badger) High School District

To nominate a person, please complete this online nomination form and explain why you believe they deserve recognition. Your statement should highlight specific examples of the person's outstanding work, including their impact on student learning and engagement, their contributions to the school community, and their commitment to ongoing professional development.

We would like to encourage you to nominate a deserving individual for this important recognition. Our schools are filled with talented educators who work tirelessly to support our students, and this award is a way for us to show our appreciation and gratitude. Nominations should be submitted by Friday, March 8th, 2024.

Sincerely,

Chiper and Erin

Directors of Curriculum and Instruction

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Congratulations to all our participants in Badger winter sports and activities! Badgers brought home State titles in Ski Race and Wrestling (as of this writing). You have much to be proud of. I do hope you’ve been able to attend our sporting events, concerts, and our winter play over the course of the last month.  

The Junior Class will take the ACT on March 12th. This day, only Juniors will be attending. 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 Universities are rebounding from the COVID years and are using the ACT as part of acceptance determination. For those headed into the world of work, the ACT score can be used to offset future training needs.  

Badger English, science, social studies, and math departments ran practice ACT tests during the month of February and used class time to practice with ACT questions and test taking strategies. Please be sure your student gets a good night sleep on March 11th as part of their preparation for the test.

Our students will be busy this month with Music Concerts, Sports Banquets, and preparing for the end of the 3rd Quarter on April 5th.  

Remember that the Spring Parent/Teacher Conference night is March 6th, 4pm -7pm in our Sports Center. We have invited Walworth County to set up a “Hidden In Plain Sight” room, right next to the Sports Center entrance, for families to walk through and see approximately 30 “red flags” that are signs of substance use. This provides an opportunity to educate our community and possibly open dialogue between students and their families about this issue.  

Wishing you and your family a healthy and fun start to Spring. 

Warm Regards,

Jenny Straus

March 2, 2024

• WSMA District Solo & Ensemble Festival @ LGMS
• Jazz Concet 7pm

March 4, 2024

• Winter Choir Concert 7:00pm

March 5, 2024

• FFA Books & Bunnies Event, Library 3-7pm

March 6, 2024

• Parent/Teacher Conferences PE Center 4-7pm
• Hidden in Plain Sight Presentation Trends Room 507 4-7pm (Drop in)

March 11, 2024

• Winter Orchestra Concert 7:00pm
• Badger Board Meeting 6:30pm

March 12, 2024

• ACT - Juniors Only
• No School 9, 10, 12 Grades

March 13, 2024

• Odd Block Day

March 14, 2024

• Even Block Day
• Career Fair 4:30pm

March 16, 2024

• DECA Daddy/Daughter Dance 2-4pm

March 25-April 1, 2024

• No School/Spring Break

Lake Geneva Community Career, College, and Job Fair

           Come one, come all! We are excited to announce that Badger High School is hosting a Career, College and Job Fair this spring for the first time in many years! This event will be held on the afternoon of Thursday, March 14th from 4:30pm - 7:00pm in the Badger High School Main Gym and Union. Not only are we welcoming Badger students to this event, but also their parents/guardians, older siblings, students from other schools, and even community members that may have no connection to the school! This event is open to the entire community, so come on over to Badger High School and check it out!

Badger ACT

           Calling all Juniors!! All Juniors will be taking the ACT on March 12th at Badger High School. If you’re looking for helpful resources to prepare, check out ACT.org for more information and some helpful test prep resources including practice tests and study guides!

Gateway Technical College New Student Specialist - Welcome Mercedes Duran!

We would like to give a warm welcome to Badger High School’s New Student Specialist (NSS) with Gateway Technical College, Mercedes Duran! Mercedes will be making visits to Badger High School throughout the school year to work directly with students. Whether you are ready to apply, undecided or curious about what Gateway can offer you, feel free to RSVP to meet with Mercedes! Some topics that Mercedes covers are:

●    Gateway's tuition-free Promise program

●    Gateway foundation scholarships

●    Dual credit opportunities (earning college credit while in high school)

●    Admission steps

●    Program information

●    Scheduling campus tours

●    and much more!

Badger students looking for extra help in studying for tests like the ACT or tutoring help in core academic subjects should check out our selection of print and online resources. Badger Library has print workbook resources students can check out from the library on tests such as ACT, ASVAB, SAT, AP exams, and more. Students can also access online resources via the Badger Library website. Our website provides links to BadgerLink’s Test Prep Resources as well as a link to the resource BrainFuse, hosted by Lake Geneva Public Library and accessible with a public library card, which offers on-demand, live-person eTutoring for test prep and core academic subjects. 

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