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April 2026
Wolves Word Newsletter
| | | Reminder-8th Grade Parents & Students-Promotion Gown Orders Due 4.6.26 | | Registration Forms Going Home 4.1.26 | | |
Parents/Guardians of Students Going into 7th Grade
and Going into 8th Grade:
Registration forms for the 26-27 school year will be sent home with your student on
Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Please take a moment to select your student's elective choice, sign and
return by Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Wisconsin Forward Testing will take place the end of March and in April. Goal setting and practice tests will be taking place over the next couple of weeks in Homeroom in anticipation of Forward testing.
The examination is a statewide, standardized and summative assessment given to students that gauges your child’s achievement in the content areas tested in relation to grade-level standards. Results from these academic tests will help us evaluate our curriculum and instruction and provide another measure of how your child is achieving academically.
Results from these academic tests will help us evaluate our curriculum and instruction and provide another measure of how your child is achieving academically.
Parents/Families: Please see the schedule below of when the Wisconsin Forward will be administered and make your plans and appointments for your student accordingly. We know that missing school cannot be helped at times and there will be chances to make up missed testing.
Parents, to ensure your student does their best on the test please:
- Encourage your student to work hard and give their best effort.
- Make sure that your student gets a good night’s sleep.
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Make sure your student eats a good breakfast. Please remember we do have free breakfast each morning at LGMS.
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Be sure they have their chromebook charged overnight and that he/she brings their chromebook AND charger to school each day.
Forward Testing Schedule: Testing will take place in during your student’s Social Studies, Science, Language Arts and Math classes. There will be no Wednesday Extended Homeroom schedule these 3 weeks.
Week of March 30-April 2:
7th & 8th Grade Language Arts
Week of April 7-10
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Math
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Kids' Academy Summer Programs
Lake Geneva Schools is proud to offer our Kids' Academy summer programs! This year, our 4K-5th grade program will take place at Central-Denison, our 6th-8th grade program at Lake Geneva Middle School, and our new 6th grade Adventures program (Limited Enrollment) at Eastview. 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! Registration is open March 1 through May 15, 2026.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/LGSKidsAcademy
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Programas de Verano de la Academia Infantil
¡Las Escuelas de Lake Geneva se enorgullecen de ofrecer los programas de verano de la Academia Infantil! Este año, el programa de 4K a 5.º grado se impartirá en Central-Denison, el de 6.º a 8.º grado en la Escuela Intermedia Lake Geneva y el nuevo programa Aventuras de 6.º grado (cupo limitado) en Eastview. En la Academia Infantil, los estudiantes disfrutarán de una variedad de clases académicas interesantes y experiencias enriquecedoras. ¡Seguro que se lo pasarán genial mientras aprenden! La inscripción está abierta del 1 de marzo al 15 de mayo de 2026.
Más información: https://bit.ly/LGSKidsAcademy
| | 2026-2027 School Year Family Calendar | | |
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
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Good News!
The LGMS Health Office has a new
DIRECT phone number. Please use the number below when trying to reach our District Nurse
or Health Aide.
262-348-3080
| | New Club @ LGMS-Exploring Mariachi Club | | |
Exploring Mariachi Club is a club at LGMS that is brand new this year! It is open to ALL students at LGMS, regardless if they are in orchestra/band/choir. We will explore lots of different aspects of Mariachi including a special feature from Ms. Soto-Mendoza on Baile Folklorico! We are also hoping to collaborate with the Combining Cultures Dance Co. at Badger High School.
Exploring Mariachi Club will meet after school until 4 pm in the LGMS Orchestra Room - Room 325. We will meet on Thursdays. The dates are as follows:
April 2
April 16
April 23
April 30
May 7
May 14 - Demonstration at 6 pm Spring Orchestra Concert
May 28 - Fiesta!
Click here to sign up:
https://forms.gle/iyvCCvZL4S4FPDiD7
Looking forward to having you in the club!
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On Thursday, March 12, 2026, the Lake Geneva Middle School Counseling Department had the distinct honor of celebrating outstanding students at their Above & Beyond Ceremony. This prestigious award is designed to showcase outstanding students who go above and beyond everyday expectations at Lake Geneva Middle School. The winners have demonstrated qualities such as overcoming challenges, exceeding expectations, persevering, consistently staying positive, and supporting others.
Congratulations to all the amazing students at Lake Geneva Middle School!
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A big thank you from our Lake Geneva Middle School NJHS members who successfully organized and ran the very first LGMS Cares Closet Drive!
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity shown by our students, staff, and community members. Your donations will make a meaningful difference for those in need!
| | | | Music in Our Schools Month | |
March is Music in Our Schools Month!
These students decorated music notes to put on their lockers so we could “fill the hallways with music”
| | 7th Grade Orchestra Plays for Basketball Game | |
Some seventh grade orchestra students played at a seventh grade basketball game.
Go Wolves!
| | | Recognizing Student Achievement at our District Board Meeting | | |
Congratulations to Logan Dammeir and Bella Block for being nominated by the SOUL Club Advisors, Ms. Beth Schultz, Ms. Tanya Butke, and Ms. Jennifer Kinney, in recognition of their outstanding leadership and compassion. When SOUL Club sought ways to support a staff member's fight against cancer, Logan and Bella stepped forward and took charge of planning and implementing a school-wide bracelet sale and ribbon campaign where students wrote positive messages of encouragement. They demonstrated exceptional dedication by sacrificing their lunch periods to organize activities and leading SOUL Club meetings with enthusiasm and commitment. Their willingness to help whenever needed and their compassionate hearts have made a meaningful difference.
Pictured left to right: Ms. Tanya Butke, Ms. Beth Schultz, Bella Block, Logan Dammeir, Lake Geneva Joint #1 School Board President, Marcie Hollmann, and Jennifer Kinney (Not Pictured).
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Congratulations to Sam Saunders for being nominated as an Achievement Plus Award Recipient by Ms. Beth Schultz, District Spelling Bee Coordinator, in recognition of his exceptional academic achievement. Sam won the District Spelling Bee and advanced to the Regional Spelling Bee, where he earned a top placement that qualified him to compete at the State Spelling Bee, to be held at Madison College on March 21st.
Pictured left to right: Ms. Beth Schultz, Sam Saunders, and Lake Geneva Joint #1 School Board Member, Barb Dinan.
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To find out more about what's happening at LGMS,
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| | If your student needs extra help after school from a teacher, students and/or parents/guardians are able to make arrangements with that specific teacher. We will have busing on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30pm. Thank you! | | LGMS Important Information and Drop-Off Information | | |
PARENTS NEED TO DROP OFF STUDENTS AROUND 7:10AM AS THE BELL RINGS FOR STUDENTS TO GO TO THEIR FIRST PERIOD CLASS.
ALL STUDENTS NEED TO BE IN THEIR HOMEROOM AT 7:20AM WHEN THE FINAL BELL RINGS OR THEY WILL BE CONSIDERED TARDY.
For the safety of everyone, please take a close look at our morning drop-off map for LGMS. We ask that when you are dropping off your student in the morning to please follow the arrows and instructions indicated on the map below.
If you choose to drop off in the parking lot, please pull into a parking space. You cannot drop off in the driving lane of the parking lot.
Thank you for your patience and consideration in keeping the safety of our students a first priority.
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Doors: The side door 17 is open at 6:30am with supervision.
The main doors will be open at 7:00am. Please drop off on the side of building as much as you can.
| | HOW TO REACH THE LGMS OFFICE & PLANNED ABSENCES | | |
Need to reach the office? Leaving early for an appt? Reporting an absence?
We have 3 easy ways to reach the LGMS main office:
- Call the main line at 262-348-3000
- Call the attendance line at 262-348-3040
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Email the main office at lgmsoffice@badger.k12.wi.us
- If you are calling your student in for an absence, please call or email by 8:00am.
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If you are picking up your student for an appt, please send a note in the morning. Your student needs to bring it to the office before FLEX.
Dr. Kokodynski Patients: Did you know that if you have an appointment with Dr. Kokodynski that you can write your student a note with permission for them to walk over for their appointment. We do need parent permission for your student to walk over.
PLANNED ABSENCES
If your student is going to be out of school for 3 or more days you can request a planned absence sheet to collect what work they miss when they are out of school.
Students can always check their google classroom for missing assignments.
Thank you!
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Important:
Student Attendance Procedures
| | Students need to be to school by 7:10am and are to be in their homeroom by the time the bell rings at 7:20am. | | |
Student Attendance and Attendance Procedures
One of the biggest ways parents/guardians can help their child succeed this school year is to make sure their child gets to school, on time, each and every day. The evidence is clear: children with good attendance are more likely to be successful in school. High attendance rates are linked to high student achievement. Every day counts, and missing school even 10% of the time has a significant negative impact on reading and math achievement as children progress through school. We want to ask for parent’s/guardian’s commitment to making sure their child attends school every day possible this year.
When a child does have to be absent from school, we ask that you communicate with us about the absence BEFORE 8:00AM. When your child will be absent, you have three communication options:
Call Mrs. Kramp in the main office at 262-348-3040 to speak with her and/or leave a message.
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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!
| | Wisconsin Respiratory Viral Report is a great way to see Respiratory Illness trends in both the State of Wisconsin and different Regions of Wisconsin. If your child is diagnosed with a Respiratory Illness, please update their building health office and keep home until they are well enough to be in class and ready to learn. | | LGMS Athletic Registration (Concussion Form) | | |
Hello LGMS Parents/Guardians!
We are very excited for this coming school year! For our athletics, we do have forms that are required for participation. We will be having parents/guardians complete the concussion/cardiac arrest agreement (waiver) through google form (linked below). This form is needed for your child to participate in ANY athletic intramural or interscholastic sport at LGMS but only needs to be filled out once per year. This form also needs to be filled out with your child. We want athletes to know and understand the signs and symptoms of a concussion or possible cardiac arrest.
All of the information needed is linked on the google form. This google form will need to be filled out prior to the first practice of the sport your student signs up for to be able to participate.
Also required is a school physical form. Please see link to the form below. This form is to be filled out by the parent and physician.
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David Jooss
david.jooss@badger.k12.wi.us
Health Teacher/Activities Director
Lakers Soccer Director/Registrar
Director of Coaching Badger Boys Basketball
Intramural Soccer and Intramural Basketball Coach
Phone: (262) 348-3000 Ext. 8249
Fax: (262) 348-3092
LGMS ATHLETIC REGISTRATION FORM-Concussion Protocol
| | FREE Breakfast This Year! | | |
FREE Student Breakfast
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 - jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us - 262-348-1015
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Regular Bell Schedule &
Extended Homeroom Bell Schedule
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Every Wednesday is Extended Homeroom.
In addition, we will have Extended Homeroom Days during i-Ready and Forward Testing.
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Click here to recognize a teacher or staff member: https://bit.ly/46hoMD1
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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
| | Coffee with the Superintendent | | |
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, 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
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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
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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 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.
| | Bullying, Harassment, School Safety Reporting | | | | |
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 clickclick herehere to learn more, fill out a school-specific reporting form to the best of your knowledge, and submit it.
| | MENUS AND FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION | |
E-payments are a convenient way to pay school fees and deposit lunch money with a credit card or check online. The Lake Geneva Schools now utilize RevTrak.
All Food Service online transactions are assessed 3.49%. A parent can make deposits to multiple students' accounts in a single order and only incur one 3.49% fee.
All non-food service transactions are also charged a 3.49% transaction fee excluding mandatory registration fee.
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If your student wants to participate in Intramural Sports at LGMS, they must have an up-to-date physical on file. If you're unsure if your student is due for a new physical, you can call the Health Office at LGMS.
Click the links below for locations that offer reduced cost Sports Physicals and General Health and Wellness visits:
| | Online Bulletin for Youth-Related Community Activities & Educational Opportunities | | |
Lake Geneva
Schools recognizes the important role that community organizations play in serving our students and area youth. Our Community Backpack program provides opportunities for local civic and not-for-profit organizations to share youth-related program information with the students and families in our district.
If you have a submission or you'd like to see events happening in the area, visit our Community Backpack page: http://bit.ly/2Nuk1jF
Please note that the content on this page will be updated frequently, so check back often.
| | Current 6th/7th/8th Graders: Badger Summer Lifting Information and Times | | Badger Community Education | | |
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!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iAs48w
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Lake Geneva Schools Is Hiring!
We’re currently seeking candidates for a variety of support positions, including Administrative Assistants, Technical Support, Aides, and more. View open positions here: https://wecan.waspa.org/Emp
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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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Share News With Us
Share your news, event summaries, photos and/or give us a "head's up" on your upcoming events so we can promote your successes. Email photos@badger.k12.wi.us
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Our Website
Please visit our website frequently for district-wide
and school specific announcements, and important information. lakegenevaschools.com
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Lake Geneva Middle School
(262) 348-3000
webmaster@badger.k12.wi.us
www.lakegenevaschools.com
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