SEPTEMBER 2025

Principal Message

Welcome Back, RAHS Families!

As we gear up for another exciting school year at RAHS, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of our students and families—whether you're returning or joining us for the first time. We’re looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and meaningful connections.

Key Dates to Know:

September 2 – Freshmen First Day:

This special orientation day is dedicated to our 9th-grade

students. Buses will run their regular routes, and food service

will be available. The school day will run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15

p.m. Freshmen will have the chance to meet their teachers, run

through their schedules twice, explore our campus, sign up for

clubs and activities, and participate in team-building events. I’m

looking forward to a high-energy, welcoming start to the year!

September 3 – All Students Return:

We’re excited to welcome back all RAHS students on Tuesday,

September 3. Please note that September 3–5 will follow an 8-

period day schedule to help everyone settle into routines.

September 5 – Corn Feast:

Join the National Honor Society for their annual Corn Feast at the Beaver Pavilion in front of the high school from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to the home football game versus La Crosse Central at 7:00 p.m.

October 6–11 – Homecoming Week:

Get ready for one of our most spirited weeks of the year!

Homecoming Week is filled with fun events and school spirit. Keep an eye on our school website for more details coming soon

about the activities and themes planned for each day.

We’re proud to launch a new opportunity at RAHS for all 10th-grade students this year as we join several area districts in participating in Mini Manufacturing World. This one-day field trip to Madison College’s Reedsburg Campus will introduce students to a variety of career pathways, providing them with the opportunity to engage directly with local business partners. We’re excited to offer this hands-on learning experience that connects education to real-world possibilities. Sophomore students will learn more about this exciting opportunity in early September.

We are thrilled to unveil our newly renovated Commons Area and Innovation Center to the community. Please watch for details regarding an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony occurring later this fall.

Thank you for your continued support of RAHS. Here's to a fantastic school year ahead!

Respectfully,

Katie Mathews, Principal Matt Bauer, Associate Principal

ADDRESS:

1100 S. Albert Avenue

Reedsburg, WI 53959

CONTACT:

MAIN: (608) 768-8928

FAX: (608) 768-8929

OFFICE HOURS:

MONDAY THRU FRIDAY

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Quick Links

Events

AUGUST:

28: OPEN HOUSE Noon - 6:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER:

1: Labor Day

2: First Day of School - 1st - 9th grade students

3: First Day of School - 10th-12th grade students

17: Wisconsin Day

24: Great Steak Challenge Noon - 7:00 p.m.

26: Picture Retake Day

OCTOBER

6: NO SCHOOL - SSP Day

6-11: Homecoming Week 11: Homecoming Dance

29: Incoming Freshmen Extra-Curricular Code Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m.

31: Happy Halloween

NOVEMBER

6: Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

7: NO SCHOOL - Parent-Teacher Conferences 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

10: NO SCHOOL - SSP Day

26-28: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Freshman Orientation Day

Tuesday, September 2

Our annual freshmen-only day is Tuesday, September 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors will report on Wednesday, September 3rd.

RAHS Student Parking Pass

All students parking at Reedsburg Area High School need to purchase a parking pass. Parking passes can be purchased in the main office for $20.00.

You will need to know the following vehicle information:

Make of vehicle
Model of vehicle
Vehicle color
License plate number

Reedsburg Area High School

Fall Sports Schedules

To purchase your RAHS Family Activity Passes, please use this link:

RAHS 2025-2026 FAMILY PASSES

CORN FEAST

Friday, September 5

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Corn Feast is an annual celebration held at the Beaver Pavilion in front of the high school. This year, the National Honor Society will host the feast to help raise scholarship money for NHS members. Please join us on Friday, September 5, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in front of RAHS. Stay and cheer on the varsity football team as they take on La Crosse Central at 7:00 p.m.

RAHS Picture Retake Day

Friday, September 26

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

If your child missed having their picture taken during K-12 Registration, or wish to have that picture retaken, September 26 is Picture Retake Day at Reedsburg Area High School.

Senior Photos

Due October 10th

Class of 2026 Senior Photos due to

Mrs. Czarnecki by October 10th.

You (or your photographer, if applicable) can email them to Kate Czarnecki directly at kczarnecki@rsd.k12.wi.us. Photos should be in portrait (vertical) orientation.

Great Steak Challenge

Wednesday, September 24th

Viking Village Foods

12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

School Device Coverage

If you are interested in purchasing insurance for your child's Chromebook, you may either contact our office for a form to mail in or purchase coverage online at School Device Coverage

Insurance needs to be purchased by the end of October.

Parents and Students Should Check Attendance Regularly

To excuse any absence, the attendance desk must receive one of the following stating the reason for the absence:

a professional note from a doctor, dentist, lawyer, etc.
a phone call to the attendance office: (608) 768-8928 Ext. 1101
a written, signed note from a parent or guardian
email RAHSattendance@rsd.k12.wi.us

All Athletes are required to bring a professional note to the attendance office by 3:30 p.m. on the day of the appointment in order to participate in any practice or contest.

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a pass from the high school office before school or at lunch for early dismissal. A parent or guardian should contact the office ahead of time, if possible, or before 9:00 a.m. on the day of the early dismissal.

Parents do NOT need to come into school to pick up students.
If the student returns to school that same day, they must check in upon return.

Contact us: Please contact Mikaela Tourdot, Attendance Administrative Assistant, at (608) 768-8928, Ext. 1101 or Matt Bauer, Associate Principal, at (608) 768-8928, Ext. 1102.

Counselor's Corner

The RAHS Counseling website is loaded with resources for students and families. We invite you to check it often for information and updates:

Contact Us: Please contact RAHS Counseling Staff with questions or concerns by calling (608) 768-8928 Ext. 1158. To schedule an appointment with a school counselor, contact the school counseling secretary or a school counselor directly. Visit our website to learn more about what our office and staff provide.

RAHS Yearbook

Order your 2025-2026 Yearbook from Jostens today.

Visit Jostens Website or call 1-877-767-5217 to place your order.

NO SCHOOL

October 6th

Monday, October 6th is a Student Success Planning Day.

There is no school for students.

We will see them back on Tuesday, October 7th.

AUDITIONS: Monday, September 22nd

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

SHOWS:

Saturday, September 27th

3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Missoula Children's Theatre: Hercules

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre original adaptation of HERCULES on Monday, September 22, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 4:00 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.

Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. All students, in grades kindergarten through 12th grade, are encouraged to audition. You don't need to prepare anything. Most students will rehearse approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes each day, Monday through Friday.

The performances are scheduled for September 27 at 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call the CAL Center Presents box office at (608) 768-8928 Ext. 1190.

This production is part of the Missoula Children's Theatre's unique international touring project and is presented locally by CAL Center Presents.

The School District of Reedsburg Food Market, The Den, is a FREE food market that is available to all. The Den drive-thru is open Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. or until all of the boxes have been distributed.

Please watch the School District of Reedsburg website for the upcoming opening day of The Den.

The Webb Care Closet will be open to during District-Wide Open House on Thursday, August 29 from Noon to 6:00 p.m.

Please contact the Webb Middle School office at (608)768-8930 or email Lori Rose at lrose@rsd.k12.wi.us to make an appointment for another time.

Anyone is welcome to come and take what they need from the closet; there is a wide range of clothing sizes and clothing items.

Graduates of the School District of Reedsburg have gone on to make extraordinary contributions throughout the world, in their neighborhoods, in the military, and in the arts. We are proud of the accomplishments of each graduate.

All Alumni: Please take a few moments to let us know of your current location and share comments about your experience in the School District of Reedsburg!

SDR Alumni List

501 K Street, Reedsburg, WI 53959 Phone: (608) 524-2016 Fax: (608) 768-8927 Web: www.rsd.k12.wi.us

The School District of Reedsburg provides assurance that no student is discriminated against because

of the student’s sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or

parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.