REVISED
BIG FOOT UNION HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING held in Library Board Room
Monday, February 17, 2025
Open session 6:00 PM
Closed session 5 min following Open Session, approximately 7:00 PM
Persons needing special accommodations should call (262) 275-2116
at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.
Click on the link below for the agenda
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3869/BFUHSD/5307440/BFHS_Agenda_for_2-17-2025.doc.pdf
February 15th is School Resource Officer Day. We are lucky to have the support of our school district to staff an Officer in our school. Officer Pohlman works with the district to maintain a safe setting in our schools so that teachers can focus on teaching and kids can focus on learning. Thank you to School Resource Officer Pohlman for the work that you do!
Congratulations to the parliamentary procedure team from Big Foot high school FFA on placing first at the district meeting. They will be moving onto sectionals. 1st row Gianna Kud, Rebbeca Konkel, Tyler Weeks 2nd row Evan Henningfeld, Gavin Baxter, and Jacob Dykstra.
Today the students in Spanish Classes (1, 2, 3, 4 & AP) will be learning about the history of Churro.
"Churros are a world-famous fried dough pastry that is said to have originated in Spain at the end of the Middle Ages. However, their exact origin is somewhat debated. It is widely believed that churro may actually have its origins in China where Portuguese merchants first tasted “youtiao” — “oil-fried stick” — a golden-fried salty delicacy. The Portuguese then recreated this treat back home and added sugar.
In neighboring Spain, shepherds would fry strips of dough and coat them in sugar to give them an easily portable snack during their long journeys in the mountains. Over time, the shepherds came to call the delicious sweet pastry “churro” since the shape reminded them of the horns from the Navajo-Churro breed of sheep".
Beating the winter blues with a week full of appreciation! This past week, NHS brought the energy with fun themes and thoughtful gifts to celebrate our incredible teachers. A small token of our appreciation for all that the staff does for us-thank you to all the staff who make a difference every day!
The days themes:
• Tuesday: Donut forget how much we appreciate you!
• Wednesday: You hap-PEN to be INK-redible!
• Thursday: Thank you for putting your
HEART into teaching
Friday: No matter how you SLICE it, the Big Foot staff is awesome!
Congratulations to Big Foot high school FFA member Callie Lohse on receiving 2nd place at employability skills she will advance onto sectionals
✨ Celebrating our amazing staff at Big Foot High School this month! 🌟 Shoutout to our committed Student Service duo, the fantastic FACS department team, and our dedicated District Office staff! 💪❤️ We are so grateful for the support they provide to our students every day! What are your favorite ways to appreciate educators? 🤔 #BigFootPride
GENEVA LAKE WEST ROTARY HONORS "OUTSTANDING SENIOR" PHILLIPS,
Big Foot High School Class of 2025 senior Abigail Phillips was the featured guest "Outstanding Senior" honoree at the Geneva Lake West Rotary Club's Feb. 6 noon luncheon meeting at Chuck's Lakeshore Inn, Fontana. Burlington native Phillips, who moved to Walworth three years ago, is a 4-year 4.0 GPA High Honor Roll student and National Honor Society member. Currently a member of Student Council and a reporter for the Big Foot Sports Network, Phillips was a freshman and sophomore year athlete in basketball and softball. In addition to volunteering in the community through Big Foot, Phillips is also a volunteer working with middle school students at Fontana Elementary.
Looking to tap her "creative side," Phillips plans to study marketing at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
GENEVA LAKE WEST ROTARY HONORS "OUTSTANDING SENIOR KAMMMERMEIER
Big Foot High School Class of 2025 senior Jack Kammermeier was a featured guest "Outstanding Senior" honoree at the Geneva Lake West Rotary Club's Feb. 6 noon luncheon meeting at Chuck's Lakeshore Inn, Fontana. A Linn resident Kammermeier, is a National Honor Society member and a
4-year Honor Roll student. A 4-year cross-country and tennis athlete, Kammermeier serves as Secretary and an Executive Board member of the Big Foot Student Council. In addition to community volunteerism through Big Foot, Kammermeier is also a volunteer at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Lake Geneva. After graduation, Kammermeier plans to study engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis with a career goal working in the field of biomedical engineering.
Students in Mr Roehl's Accounting Principles class played Accounting Monopoly earlier this week. Apart from the traditional game that you know and love, students worked with a partner to journalize every transaction they made, including buying properties, renting expenses, renting revenue, Passing Go Revenue, and other financial activities to simulate real-world accounting practices.
🎉 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 - Josh Bendle
H - Emma Roehl
I - Callie Lohse
E - Humberto Nova
F - Clemente Olague
S - Bryan Escobar Garcia
Big Foot High School is excited to partner with First National Bank and Trust to honor two exceptional seniors for the month of February. Joshua Bendle and Clemente Olague were nominated by our faculty for embodying the core values of CHIEFS PRIDE.
Joshua was nominated for his creative problem solving skills and Clemente was recognized for being a fully responsible leader. Along with being honored as Students of the Month, Joshua and Clemente were awarded a $25 gift card from First National and will be invited to the year-end celebration, where they will meet the monthly awardees from other nearby school districts.
Thank you to First National Bank for partnering with us to celebrate these well-deserving students.
Pictured: Lynda Spotz: Representative from First National Bank and Trust, Joshua Bendle, Clemente Olague, Jessi Vorpagel: Representative from First National Bank and Trust, Stacie Sheppard: BFHS Director of Pupil Services
Due to the significant snow forecasted for tomorrow, Big Foot High School will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. All after school events will be cancelled, including BF Recreation activities. Thursday will be an even block day schedule (Periods 2,4,6 and 8).
Due to the significant snow forecasted for tomorrow, Big Foot High School will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. All after school events will be cancelled, including BF Recreation activities. Thursday will be an even block day schedule (Periods 2,4,6 and 8). Be safe!
Travel with the BFHS Music Department next school year to Los Angeles, California!
Informational meeting Sunday, February 16th at 4pm in the auditorium.
Today is the day 4pm-8pm! $15 All You Can Eat pizza, salad, garlic bread, and soda! Carry Outs available. Come support your local high school bowling teams!
Recently members of the BFHS FFA Chapter competed at District FFA Leadership Development Event.
District FFA development leadership" refers to the process of fostering leadership skills within FFA (Future Farmers of America) members at the district level, where local chapters within a geographic area come together to participate in leadership development activities, competitions, and workshops designed to enhance their communication, decision-making, and community engagement abilities.
Big Foot high school students Rebecca, Konkel and Alex Bender recently attended The 2025 Wisconsin FFA Half-Time Conference which was held in Stevens Point, Wisconsin in January 2025. The conference focused on leadership development, chapter growth, and community impact.
What is the purpose of the conference?
The conference prepares FFA members to keep their chapters active and growing
It helps students build their leadership skills
It helps students make a positive impact in their schools and communities
The Big Foot high school Student Council and National Honor Society held a food drive this weekend. The "Have a Heart Food Drive" will benefit local Food Pantries. Several Big Foot high school students volunteered their time pictured, Jada Lee, Yasmin Lopez Beetstra and Karla Sachez. Thank you to all the students who volunteered to all the people who generously donated to the Drive and a big Shout Out to.Daniels Foods of Walworth!
