Reminder--
We are on spring break from March 24 through March 30th! The school's front office will be open Monday March 24th-Thursday March 27th from 8 AM to 12 PM only. Enjoy your time away and see you all on Monday, March 31st. Have a great break!
Update from Costa Rica trip-4th day, they left the island of Tortuguero & headed to La Fortuna where the volcano Arenal is located. It was cloudy, so they couldn’t see the volcano. They then went to the hot springs (thermal waters). The river is a hot springs from which the water of the pool comes from . They finished the night with a great dinner!
The Big Foot girls softball team made it to Florida and their scrimmage was a success! The rest of their day will be enjoying the Florida sun and Universal Studios!
On the 3 day of BFHS students trip to Costa Rica they went on an exploration by boat through the channels in Tortuguero Island and a walk through some trails found in the place they are staying. They saw animals like: a baby caiman, many types of birds, 3 types of monkeys ( capuchin, spider & haulers) and iguanas. We’ll see what their next adventure will be!
2nd day of student trip to Costa Rica. They went to a fruit market & took a boat to the island of Tortuguero. It an island that you can only reach by boat. They went to the beach where the Turtles Lay their eggs on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. It took 5 hours by bus to get to the port to take the boat. They even saw a small school on the island. They saw bats, a caiman, a crocodile, a sloth & 4 monkey. Wow, this is the first day on the island! They are looking forward to another day on this island!
Several students at Big Foot high school are in Costa Rica with world language Teacher Lourdes Lasanta. On the 1st day in Costa Rica they went to Alajuela province & learned about the history of Costa Rica (went to the plaza & a museum) Here are some pictures of their first day in Costa Rica
Students in Mrs. Stamschror's Metalworking 2 class are wrapping up their TIG welding unit by attempting to weld water-type cubes. Students are first tasked with tapping them, then attaching them to the air hose before dunking them under water to see where they leak. Some went better than others, but it was a fun learning experience all around!
Congratulations to Alexis Bender for being selected to participate in the 2025 Wisconsin
FFA State Honors Choir!
"The State FFA Honors Band and Chorus consists of about eighty to ninety members each, which rehearse and perform at both the State FFA Convention and the Wisconsin State Fair. These members are selected through an application and a recorded audition reviewed by the State FFA Honors Band and Chorus Directors."
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Friday, March 14, students in Mr. Roehl's Business Law and Mr. Nickel's AP United States History classes traveled to Madison for a day of learning in the Capitol building. Students started the day with meeting Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez where they got to learn a little bit more about her role within the state government. Then students observed a Wisconsin Supreme Court case, followed with a meeting of WI Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz. After taking a break for lunch on state street, students returned to the capitol building for a tour of the capitol grounds before returning home.
Thank you to Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez and WI Supreme Justice Janet Protasiewicz for taking the time out of your busy schedules to meet with our students!
BIG FOOT UNION HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Monday, March 17, 2025
Closed Session 5:30 PM, Open Session 6:00 PM
Library Board Room
Persons needing special accommodations should call (262) 275-2116
at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.
For agenda click on the link below
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3869/BFUHSD/5420777/BFHS_Agenda_for_3-17-2025.doc.pdf
After school on Tuesday, Big Foot students part of the Math Team traveled to Delavan-Darien High School to compete in the Rock Valley Conference Math Meet. After completing five tests variating in topics and complexity, sophomore Blake Matthes placed in the JV competition and seniors Noah Langelund and Wyatt Vail placed in the Varsity competition. Congratulations to all the mathletes who participated and represented Big Foot at this event!
🎉 Big Foot teachers are thrilled to recognize our incredible students! Each month, we nominate two shining stars for our Student Spotlight program, showcasing those who exemplify our Portrait of a Graduate characteristics. 🌟 This month's winners are here! #StudentSpotlight #CelebrateSuccess
C - Evan Henningfeld
H - Haley Woodrich
I - Steven Schuh
E - Chelsie Forsythe
F - Brett Harvey
S - Finley Austin
March 5-7 BFHS students in Ms. Lasanta's classes created Vejigantes Mask for Carnival in Puerto Rico. The first day they cut and glue paper mache. On the second day they started painting them and finished them on the third day.
Big Foot High School is thrilled to collaborate with First National Bank and Trust to recognize two outstanding seniors for February. Haley Woodrich and Evan Henningfeld have been nominated by our faculty for exemplifying the core values of CHIEFS PRIDE.
Evan was recognized for his creative problem-solving abilities, while Haley was nominated for her honorable citizenship. In addition to being named Students of the Month, both Evan and Haley received a $25 gift card from First National and will be invited to participate in the year-end celebration, where they will have the opportunity to meet the monthly awardees from neighboring school districts.
We extend our gratitude to First National Bank for partnering with us in honoring these deserving students.
Pictured: Bailey Racky: Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, Evan Henningfeld, Haley Woodrich
Lynda Spotz: Representative from First National Bank and Trust
Big Foot High School's National Honor Society members in collaboration with the American Red Cross hosted a blood drive today to support the local community's need for blood, urging students, faculty, and the public to donate and make a difference.
Why This Matters:
Local Need: Every day, hospitals rely on blood donations to treat patients, perform surgeries, and manage emergencies.
Saving Lives: Your blood donation can save up to three lives.
Community Involvement: This blood drive is a great opportunity for Big Foot HS to showcase our community spirit and make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Why: To help ensure a steady supply of blood for those in need.
Big Foot student Rebecca Konkel one of 75 in the Nation chosen to attend Next Gen Conference in Florida.
The National FFA Organization, the nation’s premier school-based student leadership organization with over one million members, recently hosted its first Next Gen Conference of the year in Orlando, Florida, from March 4-8. Next Gen Conferences help FFA student members map out future career opportunities in agriculture. This conference brought 75 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors together to experience plant science careers and companies through informational sessions, roundtable discussions, and tours. Next Gen conferences are one impactful way FFA prepares students for the more than 350 careers in agriculture, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to make their best next steps after high school graduation.
The Next Gen Conference: Plant Systems tour locations around Orlando included:
Wekiwa Gardens Greenhouse
Scott’s Miracle Gro Research Lab
Showcase of Citrus
Cherrylake Tree Farm
“It’s always a privilege watching students attend Next Gen Conferences as they are eager to learn, network and grow,” said Joe Martin, program specialist, advocacy, literacy & ag-based experiences, National FFA Organization. “Once the conference is over, they’re even more empowered to continue equipping themselves with the skills they need to pursue their own individual goals.”
The 75 students selected to participate were chosen from a competitive applicant pool. Students were asked to share about their Supervised Agricultural Experience, the work-based learning portion of agricultural education that applies concepts learned in the classroom to internships or entrepreneurship. Supervised Agricultural Experiences of students who attended the conference included landscape installation placements, greenhouse management, vegetable production, and nursery operations.
Recently Big Foot high school's Technology and Stem-education area was featured in the teaching today newsletter. You can read the article. It can be found on page 36 click on the link below.
http://www.teachingtodaywi.com/TTWIFallWinter2024.pdf
Big Foot high School Blood Drive Wednesday March 12
