The Badger High School Showcase will take place on Wednesday, February 11, from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. This event provides an opportunity for prospective families, current families and the community to:

• Learn about Badger classes, programs, athletics and activities
• Meet Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators
• Learn about the student registration process(es)
• Q&A Sessions with Counselors
• Student-led tours will run every 15 minutes from the Sports Center to key areas around the building such as: the fitness center, performing arts, and the West Wing. The West Wing, will have hands on career based education demonstrations showcashin gall that Badger has to offer

ACT Prep sessions will take place in Mr. Herrell's room (room 809 in the Foreign Language Wing), from 3:00PM to 5:00PM on the dates shown below.

• Wednesday, February 18: Science
• Thursday, February 19: Math
• Tuesday, February 24: Reading
• Thursday, February 26: English
• Tuesday, March 3: Writing

Two free, full length ACT practice tests will take place from 9:00AM to 12:30PM on Saturday, February 28 and Saturday, March 7. Each date is a new test, so students are encouraged to sign up for both! Pizza will be provided after the practice exams.

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

ACT TEST WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10!

The ACT will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. This will be a day for Juniors only; Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors will not attend school on March 10, 2026.

Parent/guardian-teacher conferences will take place on Wednesday, March 4 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. Conferences will be held in classrooms this spring. Parents/guardians may find teacher classrooms listed on their student's schedule. A map of Badger High School can be found by clicking here.

Congratulations to the following "Gold Key" award winners:

Dakota Ellis: Honorable Mention, "Growing Up"

Lilyonna Kribley: Gold Key, "The Beauty of Decay"

Alyssa Adams: Gold Key, "The Hangout"

Alexia Anaya: Gold Key, "Bless Me, Father, For I Have Sinned"

Alexia Anaya: Gold Key, "What Seeps in My Sleep"

Each "Gold Key" recognition will be considered for National Awards and scholarships. The "Gold Key" awarded artwork will be on public display at the Milwaukee Art Museum from January 31 through March 15, 2025.

The "Gold Key" winners will be honored at an Awards Day at the Milwaukee Art Museum on February 7, 2026.

Interested in taking college courses?

Request your college classes by March 1st for Fall 2026. Classes are paid by the high school through Start College Now and Early College Credit Program. Applications are available in the Counseling Center.

Interested in on the job training? Youth Apprenticeship is the option for you. Stop by the counseling office and meet with Ms. Ingo (Career & Technical Education Coordinator) for more information.

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

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 2806, January & February

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: 3:00-4:00PM, Ms. Howe, Room 411, through February

Tuesday: 3:00-4:00PM, Ms. Schrader, Room 409, through February

Wednesday: 3:00-4:00PM, Ms. Miller, Room 400, through February

Thursday: 3:00-4:00PM, Ms. Elverman, Room 412, through February

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

February 2-4

• Becoming A Badger

February 4, 2026

• Student Council Meeting 5:30PM, Room 602

February 6, 2026

• HOPE Squad Meeting 6:50AM, Recital Hall

February 9, 2026

• Badger Board Meeting 6:30PM

February 11, 2026

• Badger Showcase 4:00PM

February 12-14, 2026

• Badger Winter Play

February 16, 2026

• Badger Band Winter Concert 7:00PM

February 18, 2026

• FFA District 30 LDE Speaking Contest

February 19, 2026

• Badger Course Selection Closes

February 20, 2026

• No School - Teacher In-Service

February 23-25

• DECA State Conference, Grand Geneva

February 24

• District Orchestra Festival, Grades 4-12, 6:00PM

February 26

• Badger Music Department Auditions 3:00PM-6:00PM

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. 

Badger ACT

Calling all Juniors! Mark your calendars and sharpen those pencils! Every Junior will be taking the ACT on March 10th at Badger High School. If you’re looking for helpful resources to prepare, check out ACT.org for more information and some helpful study guides!

Course Selection

Course selection will be opening on February 9th and closes on February 19th. All Badger students will be selecting courses for the 2026-27 school year in their homerooms. The course selection window will close on February 19th. Please use these 2 weeks to review and choose your courses wisely. After February 19th, no course changes will be made. The brand new 2026-27 Badger High School Course Guide can be found on our website. If you have any questions about course selection, please reach out to your counselor. 

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:

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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