LAKE GENEVA JOINT #1 OPERATIONAL REFERENDUM - VOTE APRIL 1

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, our community will vote on a proposed non-recurring referendum for the Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District. If the operational referendum is not approved, the Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District will face a significant budget shortfall. To address this, the district may be forced to consider and implement a combination of, but not limited to, the following measures:

1. Abrupt Closure of an Elementary School

• One of the three elementary schools will close beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
• Grade levels and school boundaries will be reorganized, and students will be reassigned to the remaining two schools.
• Families will lose the option of school choice within the district and must attend their designated home school to balance school sizes and capacities.  

2. Staff Reductions Resulting in Larger Class Size 

• 16-20 full-time positions (including teachers and essential staff) will be eliminated for the 2025-2026 School Year.
• Class sizes will exceed the district’s target range, impacting individual attention and learning quality.

3. Reduced Opportunities for Students

• Academic programs and extracurricular activities will be scaled back or eliminated.
• In-town busing will be discontinued, increasing walking distances and bus ride times.
• Families will face higher student fees.
• A modified academic calendar will result in fewer instructional days, which will reduce the number of days students are in school learning.

4. Deferred Maintenance and Safety/Security

• Repairs and updates to critical infrastructure (e.g., security cameras, doors, emergency communication (radios and phone systems)) will be delayed, increasing safety risks.

5. Increased Community Costs

• Community fees for facility use will rise (youth groups/sports, community partners, etc.).
• Reduced facility availability to save on operational costs.

Even with these cuts, the district’s financial stability will remain a challenge, deeply impacting the quality of education and community services. If this April 2025 referendum fails, the Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District will have to go back to the community for a future operational referendum. 

Learn more: https://www.lakegenevaschools.com/about-us/referendum

MONDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 3-7, SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR WEEK

Sunday, March 2

12:00-8:00 PM Timber Ridge Waterpark school fundraiser

Monday, March 3

3:40-4:30 Co-Ed Volleyball

3:40-4:30 Sledding (Weather Permitting)

3:40-4:30 Student Council

Wednesday, March 5

3:40-4:30 Co-Ed Volleyball

3:40-4:30 Crochet Club

Thursday, March 6

4:00-7:00 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences

Monday, March 10

3:40-4:30 Co-Ed Volleyball

3:40-4:30 Sledding (Weather Permitting)

Tuesday, March 11

5:30-7:00 PM Joint #1 School Board Meeting at District Admin. Building

Wednesday, March 12

3:40-4:30 Co-Ed Volleyball

3:40-4:30 Crochet Club

Monday, March 17

3:40-4:30 Co-Ed Volleyball

3:40-4:30 Student Council

Wednesday, March 19

3:40-4:30 Co-Ed Volleyball

3:40-4:30 Crochet Club

6:00-7:00 PM 4th-5th Grade Spring Concert at LG Middle School

Monday-Friday, March 24-28

NO SCHOOL, SPRING BREAK!

Eastview Elementary Fundraiser



Sunday, March 2nd

Come anytime between 12-8pm

$15 per person

(A parent must accompany a child/children)

No refunds will be issued. All sales final as this is a fundraiser for the school.



Please watch for the permission slip that will be sent home with your student.

MARCH 3-7! We will be open during conferences, 4:00-7:00 on March 6.

In an effort to bring consistent expectations to Eastview, staff will be going over Eastview's School-wide Expectations Matrix with all students in the first month of school. This matrix will provide students with a visual reminder and detailed explanation of what the expectations are for all students in various locations throughout the building. Staff will provide multiple opportunities for students to be taught and re-taught these expectations throughout the school year. We look forward to bringing consistency to our students and to provide them with opportunities to continue to enhance their learning environment.

Each month, Eastview students will nominate fellow Eagles who exemplify Being Kind, Being Strong, and Being Well for the SOAR Award! This year's focus will be on the characteristics that students will be learning about in their Character Strong curriculum. Students who receive the award will be recognized on our morning announcements, will be highlighted in our monthly newsletter, and will receive a certificate honoring their positive contribution to the culture of Eastview.  

SOAR Award recipients are not necessarily those students who excel academically or in extracurricular activities. With this award, students are striving to recognize peers who continue to follow school-wide and classroom expectations, and who exhibit values that make a positive difference in our school and community. These are students who demonstrate exceptional character but never expect recognition. They are members of our Eastview Elementary community who are seen as positively impacting the culture of our school on a daily basis.  

This month, the recipients of the SOAR award have shown that they continually demonstrate what it means to Persevere. Congratulations to Luca Ahearn, Daemon Alexander, Olivia Cataldo Richardson, Erick Chavez Rodriguez, Eva Craine, Lorelai Etchison, Sofia Hernandez Soto, Ari McCoy, Hannah Moreno Olivares, Ivy Rorig-Gerblick, and Aleyanna Solori.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This month students will be concluding their learning on the topic of Honesty. In addition, they will begin to learn about Cooperation in their Character Strong curriculum.

One way to think about Cooperation is working together to reach shared goals. This applies to how we work together at home and at school.

Cooperation is one of three traits that students will focus on throughout the year that helps students "Be Kind." Throughout the school year, students will be developing skills like perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership.

EASTVIEW ANTHOLOGY WINNERS .....

We are pleased to present the talented students whose works will be featured in this year's Lake Geneva Anthology - Lorelei Etchison, Ava Kolb, Cassidy Lubeno, Will Polyock, and Fenix Spencer. Will's artwork will also be included in the Southern Lakes Anthology. Congratulations to all of you!

Lake Geneva Schools is proud to offer our Kids' Academy summer program for students entering grades 4K—8th! While at Kids' Academy, students will enjoy a variety of engaging academic classes and enrichment experiences. They are bound to have a great time while engaged in learning! For dates, times, and details, check out the links below. Registration begins on March 14, 2025.

WHEN TO STAY HOME

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!

Superintendent Dr. Peter Wilson will host a series of “Coffee with the Superintendent” events throughout the upcoming months. These informal gatherings provide an opportunity for parents and community members to engage in open discussions about Lake Geneva Schools.

Dates:

• Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Lake Geneva Schools District Office, 208 E. South Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Please call to RSVP prior to each event (limited space available) at 262-348-1005



4K ENROLLMENT

Whom do I contact with a question or suggestion? 

Lake Geneva Schools’ communication protocols help promote direct, open, and respectful interactions so that we 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.

The YMCA YBASE program is for students in 4K-5th grade who need care before school, after school, or both. Morning care (AM) is offered beginning at 6:30 a.m. until school starts. Afternoon care (PM) is offered after school until 6:00 p.m. Flexible days, hours, and drop-in options are available. This program is available at Central-Denison and Star Center Elementary Schools in Lake Geneva. Students attending Eastview School would be shuttled to Central-Denison.

For more details, hours of care, options, and pricing, please click below:

Elementary Pricing

Breakfast: FREE

Lunch: $2.75

Milk Pricing - All Grades - $0.50 per carton

Snack Milk: $55 per year

We encourage you to complete the Application for Free Lunch

and Reduced Lunch.

Food Service Questions? Contact:

Jaclyn Sanders

jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us

Phone: 262-348-1015

Lake Geneva Schools (Badger and Joint #1) is excited to continue to offer students FREE Breakfast for the 2024 - 2025 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 - jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us -

262-348-1015

We are once again asking that children bring their own individual snacks and water bottles. Students are welcome to bring store-bought birthday treats and special event snacks. We do have fill stations at the drinking fountains throughout the building so students can refill their water bottles. No worries if your child does not have a water bottle, as the drinking fountains will be accessible, as needed.

School Hours: 8:35 AM - 3:40 PM

 Drop-Off: 8:20 - 8:35 AM

 Pick-up: 3:35 - 3:40 PM

Bus Dismissal: 3:40 PM



Morning and Afternoon Student Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

AM Drop Off: 8:20 - 8:35 AM

• Enter the parking lot at the far Sage Street entrance
• Pull into lane 1 to drop off student/s. Students should exit on the right side of the vehicle and cross with the adult to the school building.
• Parents remain in the vehicle
• Exit the parking lot using the same entrance

PM Pick-up: 3:35 - 3:40 PM

• We ask that parents arrive no earlier than 3:25 PM
• If using the parking lot for pick-up, enter the parking lot at the Sage Street entrance
• Park vehicles in lanes 1, 2 and 3 of the parking lot; when lane 1 becomes full, then use lane 2, and then lane 3. Do not block the drive for buses that will be coming into the lot.
• Students will walk to your vehicle and enter the vehicle on the right side. There will be adults to monitor students crossing in the lot.
• Parents may also park on both sides of Sage Street. We ask that parents park north of the crosswalk on Sage Street.
• We will help students cross Sage Street at the crosswalk.



We love seeing our families at school, but it is important to keep our focus on a happy and successful school day. If you need to bring something to school, please bring it directly to the office, and we will happily deliver it to your child.

Parental support is very important to ALL of the students and staff. We welcome you to volunteer in whatever ways you can. If you are interested in helping at school or want to volunteer for school events, please complete the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND CONSENT FORM. It is available on the district website or from the school office. 



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.

Click here to check out the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar.



Planning ahead for next school year? Click the link to check out the 2025-2026 Calendar: https://bit.ly/40CIlEd 

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 

Main Office: (262) 348-6000

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