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Connect Date Night Fundraiser (benefitting Reach Dane)
by: Mariel McAleer
Looking for a night out (or a peaceful evening in)... without your kids? On Friday, May 19th, the MHS Connect Club will be hosting its second-annual Date Night childcare event for families! Drop off your kids with us at Waubesa Intermediate School, and we’ll provide them with an underwater-themed dinner, movie, games, and a night of fun -- all while you are off enjoying an evening without kids! Even better, your participation in our event benefits Reach Dane, a local non-profit that provides education and support services to local families and kids. Location: - Waubesa Intermediate School Cafeteria and Gym - Enter through the K doors (doors near the northeast side of the gym) Time: - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost: - $20 per child when pre-registered through Classmunity on or before Thursday, May 18th - $25 per child when purchasing at the door on Friday, May 19th **Please purchase one ticket for each child in attendance. There is no official age limit, though we ask that all children in attendance are potty-trained. New This Year: In the past, this event has been used as a fundraiser for Connect, a club at the high school, which strives to give the student body a voice by connecting students with the administration, School Board and community. This year, in an effort to continue investing in the McFarland community, Connect will be donating half of all proceeds to Reach Dane. This organization’s mission is to provide education and supportive services to underserved families and kids. Additional donations and "tips" are accepted (but not expected) via the General Donation ticket option — we are grateful for your support! Dinner Menu: - Pizza (cheese and pepperoni) - Gluten-free Chicken Nuggets - Peanut-Butter and Jelly Uncrustables (contains gluten and nuts) - Goldfish - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - String Cheese - Dessert: Freeze Pops; Oreos (contains gluten); Swedish Fish **Parent/guardian may provide a sack-dinner if above menu is not sufficient for child Activities: - Screening of the movies "Little Mermaid" and “Finding Nemo” (Pixar) - Group games and free-play in the gym - "Underwater"-themed arts and crafts activities - Board games and card games - Coloring Please Note: There will be several high school volunteers (Connect members) leading children through activities, games, and mealtime at this event. A couple of adult chaperones will be on-site to support volunteers and children, and to ensure the health and safety of all participants. About Connect: Connect is a student organization that formed last year focused on amplifying student-voice within both the community and the schools. Our club has participated in numerous activities which include: - Presenting bi-weekly to the School Board about MHS activities - Meeting with high school administration monthly - Participating in staff and administration hiring processes - Hosting community events - Hosting voter outreach drives - Volunteering at McFarland’s polling place - Participating in school wide initiatives - Launching a school newsletter for the MHS student body We hope to continue to make a difference within our school year after year by partnering with different organizations and pioneering new events! About Reach Dane: Half of the proceeds made from this event will be donated to the local non-profit organization Reach Dane. Reach Dane is an organization within Dane County dedicated to providing education and supportive services to underserved families and children. They work with a number of different programs to allow families to access physical and mental health services, dental services, nutrition, and transportation. Help them continue their work by registering your kid for Connect Date Night or donating!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
McFarland Made Craft & Vendor Show
by: GINGER VERHULST
Join the Spartan Headquarters Marketing and Finance class as they organize and plan their 3rd annual craft and vendor fair! Vendor applications and information--please contact Ginger Verhulst at verhulg@mcfsd.org.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Girl Up Menstrual Product Fund 2023
by: RAQUEL KNOPS
Girl Up is working to improve equity for female students, including menstrual equity. Menstruation is a basic biological process. High quality menstrual hygiene products should be available for students in the same way that toilet paper, paper towels, and soap are freely available to all students. Girl Up is raising money to purchase menstrual products to be available to students in restrooms at the high school.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Help Us Help Each Other!
by: ANGELA BAZAN
Hello, McFarland Community! We are Ms. Bazans Sociology class and we are hoping to raise money for negative school lunch accounts through the K-12 district and support our fellow students. Currently, there is over -$1,200 throughout the district. We want to raise money to pay off these debts and support our friends who may be need a little extra help. We are hosting a bake sale at the high school during finals week, but are also hoping that our community would like to help support our endeavors by donating through Classmunity. Even $1 can help our journey to feed kids throughout our district. We are asking for your support in this goal. Any amount helps, and we thank you for your support!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Support MHS GSA
by: WENDY PLISKA
The McFarland High School GSA is asking students, staff, and families to show their support for our LGBTQIA friends, neighbors, and loved ones by displaying our MHS GSA vinyl stickers on their water bottles, laptops, and vehicles! Please donate on Classmunity and email Mrs Pliska at pliskaw@mcfsd.org to receive your sticker (make sure to indicate your preference of sticker #1, #2, or #3!)
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Mental Health Matters at MHS
by: Beth Canfield
Hope Squad is a peer to peer suicide prevention program at MHS. Hope Squad members are trained in recognizing the signs of suicide and are the eyes and ears of MHS. Hope Squad members have referred numerous students to MHS Student Services, suicide prevention resources and have saved lives. Their work is so important! With these funds, we will be able to provide activities, resources and fun to not only students and staff at MHS, but to visit our fellow Spartans in grades K-8 and promote mental wellness, inclusion and anti-bullying education. Your donation will also go towards wellness kits for each classroom, suicide hotline posters and cards, a mental health assembly, and more. Thank you for helping us spread HOPE!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Drift with Us!
by: Traci Tucker
Every May, the Driftwood Creative Arts Anthology club at McFarland High School publishes an anthology of student creative work. Over the course of the school year, students submit poetry, short stories, personal essays, song lyrics, paintings, photography, drawings, and even doodles! The club collects, reviews, edits, and then designs the anthology for publication. This will be Driftwood's 18th year of publication. Driftwood Club members have also attended (and won awards at!) events such as the UW-Whitewater Creative Writing Festival as well as submitting to writing contests such as the Bennington College Young Writer's Awards and the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets annual student contest. However, publishing this unique, award-winning anthology and giving club members these amazing opportunities, comes at a cost. We are hoping to find community leaders who will support literacy and the arts at McFarland High School by becoming a Driftwood sponsor. There are 3 levels of support for Driftwood listed in the Rewards section of our campaign. Individual Sponsors and/or companies will be listed under our Driftwood Sponsors page at the beginning of the anthology and have the opportunity to include an advertisement for their company within the anthology. Any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated. Happy Reading! - The Driftwood Staff Follow us on Instagram! @mcfdriftwood Visit our Website: https://sites.google.com/mcfsd.org/driftwood
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Classroom Library: Diversity Project
by: Marc Joyce
The world is changing every day. I want our classroom libraries to change along with it. Books are a great way to open up doors for conversations and supporting a dialogue of what is happening in the world. Books offer a way for students to feel like they matter and are represented in their classroom. Books also offer insight into another person's worldview. It gives them a way to learn about their classmates in a different way. Through the pandemic, we prepared book bags for the students to pick up each week so they could keep reading even though they weren't in school. This is a great way for not only our class to have meaningful discussions, but homes in our community as well. Having these diverse options can truly benefit our small community.
Waubesa Intermediate School
McFarland, WI
Support Bicycling Wisconsin
by: Alan Northouse
For the past 28 summers, the McFarland Recreation Activities and Play Department has given students the chance to explore Wisconsin's finest bike trails. This incredible program supports a healthy lifestyle and connects students with one of life's most beautiful and basic activities - cycling. Funds raised help in many ways: - Support Rental of a Truck to Transport Bikes - Busing for students to access trails - Keeping Costs low for families Thank you in advance for your support to continue this fine program for another 28 years.
Mcfarland School District
McFarland, WI
We Can Read It!
by: MARIA MARKING
I remember years ago, sitting on a classroom carpet with my kindergarten teacher, when it happened. My teacher had taught us strategies, tips and tricks and with her guidance and support from home, suddenly reading "clicked" for me! There on that carpet my strategies for reading came to life! I couldn't wait to get home to show my family! I am inspired by Kelly Livingston's "Bringing Families Together with Books and More!" project, and I know that her proposal could benefit the children of my kindergarten families! Children need so much exposure to text and most importantly text they are able to read fluently and independently. This means that having the appropriate books available for our young learners and their families is so important! Throughout the school year, I have sent home leveled book bags with each of my kindergarten readers! The books are read with families in the evening and the bags and books come back the next day. We have certainly worked hard to "grow readers"! This upcoming school year I will be adding a new component to our bags! A "Readers Response" for our kinder readers and families to reflect on what they have read. The response will be a bubblegum thought, "what stuck with you from your reading?" Was it a snap word you read? Did you find punctuation in your book? The possibilities are endless! To complete this family activity, it is so necessary to have the books they need to share available at the level they are independently reading at. I am looking to secure funds to add to my limited collection of books meeting readers at a more accelerated level. These students and I work on higher level comprehension strategies and word study. I would love to be able to provide my students with more of a selection to share how much they have "grown" as readers with their families!
Conrad Elvehjem Primary Schools
McFarland, WI
2023 7th Grade Carnival
by: Kelsey Garvey
On May 8th, we launched our second annual 7th grade Carnival! It's exciting and we know that this will be a memorable experience for our students. What We're Doing: Each 7th Grade ARRE time will be designing and planning a Carnival Booth for our last day of school. Students are earning points in class relating to parts of the ARRE Code (Achievement, Respect, Responsibility, Empathy). These points will be utilized to obtain tickets to play at the carnival booth. The more points earned, the more tickets to play at the booths, which means more opportunities to win raffle tickets for prizes. Each ARRE time is building their booth with a cause/charity in mind. We hope to raise money, which will be donated at the end of the Carnival. The booth that has the most attendees playing at their booth, will have the honor of getting the money raised donated to their cause of choice. Causes/Charities: Some of the causes/charities selected in the past by ARRE times include: McFarland Fire and Rescue, Dane County Humane Society, Porchlight Inc., Team Seas (Ocean Conservancy), Occupaws, Team Trees, Make a Moment. Funds donated will go directly to one of the following: 1. Donation to a Charity (We hope to put 50% of our donation towards the winning charity) 2. Purchase of Booth Items (The goal of the booth is to tie into science and be as "green" as possible. If ARRE times can recycle 100% of their booth building items, they will get bonus points to play at the Carnival) 3. Purchase of raffle items (Since students are earning raffle tickets we need to buy raffle items for students so they can win prizes. We're thinking of gift cards, themed baskets, clothing/apparel etc.) 4. Any remaining money will go into their "grade-level" account, which will travel with them through 8th-12th grade as needed. Please consider donating if you are able. We would also love monetary donations, raffle prize donations (gift cards, themed baskets, small toys, services etc.) Donations can be made by Wednesday May 31, 2023
Indian Mound Middle School
McFarland, WI
MHS Boys' Golf Fundraiser
by: Leah Poulos
Our Boys’ Golf program has continued to grow in recent years and with that growth comes a need for additional items for our team. With 32 athletes on our 2023 roster, we are looking to continue to provide practice equipment to meet the needs of our program and help our golfers continue to improve their skills and love for the game both this year and beyond. Please consider a donation to our McFarland Boys’ Golf program. The funds will be used to build our equipment options including: +adding another launch monitor/golf simulator +hitting nets/bays +impact bags +other future program needs. Thank you for considering supporting our team. Any contributions are appreciated! Go Spartans! *This effort is in lieu of a door-to-door fundraiser.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Support the McFarland High School Girls Soccer Program
by: Leah Poulos
McFarland Community, The McFarland Girls Soccer team is looking for supporters to contribute funds to help cover the cost of equipment such as balls, pop-up goals, bands, and other training gear. In lieu of doing a door-to-door fundraiser, we are asking for donations to the soccer program where 100% of the profits will go directly to us to help make these purchases. We appreciate any and all contributions.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
MHS GSA Pride Shirts!
by: WENDY PLISKA
Do you have your Pride gear ready for June? The McFarland High School GSA is ordering T-Shirts to wear the week of June 5. We are selling shirts for $22 for teachers and community members, $12 for students, and free for club members. If you are interested, fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqhmJsTNYYtX0RuatvDhIWHNW8t5tK2K3XBRv-NwdFQaT7mw/viewform?usp=sf_link Make sure to include your name, size, phone number and school (or home address if you're a community member) and then pay through this Classmunity page! We need this fill out by May 5 to get the shirts in time.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Hearts for Hunger
by: SANDRA SCHOEN
Indian Mound Middle School Art Ambassadors Presents... Hearts For Hunger Helping To Fight Hunger In Our Area Valentine's Day Postcards! Send a beautiful card to a loved one and help stop hunger! The IMMS Art Ambassadors designed Valentine's Day postcards. This beautiful pack of 7 cards is only $5 and proceeds will support McFarland's Food Pantry. You can purchase them through the Classmunity fundraiser link. Cards will be available for pick up in the IMMS lobby starting January 27th Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:00. For questions or More Information Contact: Sandy Schoen 608 838-4500 ext. 4805 SchoenS1@mcfsd.org
Indian Mound Middle School
McFarland, WI
DECA State Competition Fundraiser - The Elegant Farmer
by: Sarah Hart Olson
Students that qualified for DECA State conference are raising money to help cover the cost of their trip. The sale of each item below will provide $6 to the student that sold it to you or the entire chapter. You are also welcome to donate a monetary amount to the student or the chapter. (The only fees collected by this site are the credit card processing of 3%). You can pay the student with cash or check and they will turn it into the teacher. Contact Sarah Hart Olson with questions - olsons@mcfsd.org Orders must be placed by Friday, March 24th at 3pm. Products will be delivered frozen to the high school on Friday, April 7th. Established in 1946 as a small, family-run Wisconsin dairy farm by brothers Dave and Elmer Scheel, The Elegant Farmer is now renowned for its charm and comfort foods, most notably their legendary Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag®. Normally, the pies and hams sell online for $60 each.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Big Little Dance
by: GINGER VERHULST
Join McFarland DECA as they host the 2nd Annual Big Little Dance! Dress up with your loved one and dance the night away with great music, fun activities, and lots of photo opportunities! This year's theme is "A Royal Evening" Turn it into a date night with your little or a full family event! Dressing up is encouraged but not required. One new fun thing this year is we are hosting Getting Ready with Royalty as an event experience add on! Your child will have the opportunity to get ready for the "ball" with royalty. They will be able to have hair, makeup, nails, and create their own crown/tiara! You won't want to miss you. This event begins at 3:30 pm. FAQ's: What is DECA? – DECA is an Association of Marketing Students. Its goal is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA is a Co-curricular organization that supports and enhances the marketing classes at MHS. Students have the opportunity to apply the skills taught in the classroom through DECA activities, including our annual Career Development Conferences. Is this a student run activity? – Yes, this is a student run activity, created, produced, and implemented by high school students as part of the DECA learning experience. Is this a fundraiser? - Yes. The proceeds from this event go towards the expenses incurred for the MHS DECA members to compete at the 2020 International Career Development Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Although we don’t know how many will qualify as this flyer is created (State Competition is in March), last year we had many international qualifiers from the High School. What else will be happening at the dance? – Other than the dance, your family can enjoy the “cell phone photo booth”, snacks and beverages provided by our sponsors and DECA members, and multiple Challenge and Teamwork activities. These activities are the same ones from the superhero training camp earlier in the day earlier in the day and encourage the child to utilize communication skills to solve a challenge / demonstrate teamwork with their special adult. What should we wear? – Wear whatever you want! Some parents go very formal with 3 piece suits and others wear sweaters and jeans. Please do whatever works for your family! Can I bring someone that’s not in school yet? – as long as at least one of the family members is 3 years old - 5th grade you are welcome to bring younger siblings along. Children 2 and under are free!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Super Hero Training Camp
by: GINGER VERHULST
Join McFarland DECA for Superhero Training Camp! All students 4k-5th grade are welcome to experience this interactive fun event!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
World Market Night
by: Sarah Hart Olson
World Market Night is a fundraiser where we work with local businesses and affinity groups to celebrate diversity and the equity work we are doing in McFarland. It will be held on the night of Thursday, January 19th, 2023 in the MHS cafeteria. The funds from this event will be used to bring in performance groups and speakers during the spring culture week activity in May of 2023. Please pre order your food by noon on 1/16 Food will be available in the Cafeteria of MHS on Thursday, 1/19 from 5pm-7pm. We welcome you to dine with us but you can take it to go if needed. Jazz band will perform at 6pm. Tables will be open, representing student groups (Multicultural Club and Model United nations) and the Community Equity team. Children's Activities will be included for free. Please join us!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Ryan's MDA Round Up Campaign for Muscular Dystrophy Summer Camp
by: Sarah Hart Olson
Ryan's MDA Round Up Campaign for Muscular Dystrophy Summer Camp. Our goal is to raise $5,000 in honor of our ambassador Ryan, a 7th grader at IMMS. This is a fundraiser for MDA to help raise money for kids with Muscular Dystrophy, like Ryan, to experience camp in the summer. When: This is a pre-order for shirts and donation cards - Shirts will be worn at the girls and boys basketball games on January 19th and 20th and during the school day on January 20th. We encourage the community to join in our support of Ryan and purchase shirts as well! What are we asking: We are hoping to see teachers and their advisory students supporting the fundraiser by 1. Purchasing a shirt to wear to the games or to school on Friday 1/20. 2. Participating in the advisory challenge - each advisory will compete to raise the most money through the purchase of donation cards. The cards will be sold during lunch with an option of donating 1 or 5 dollars. The advisory that purchases the most cards will receive crumbl cookies on January, 30th. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards kids who attend muscular dystrophy summer camp. Thank you so much, Lauren Boehnen, Kendra Mueller, and Emmalea Everson
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Eco Club Pumpkin Pick Up
by: RAQUEL KNOPS
Eco Club is offering to collect pumpkins from McFarland residents and take them to the yard waste disposal. We are asking for a donation of $5/household to pick up your pumpkins and dispose of them. It is better for pumpkins to be composted as opposed to going to a landfill, in order to reduce greenhouse gases produced during decomposition in a landfill.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Stand with Buffalo's African American Community
by: Brian Ward
On Saturday, May 14th, a self-described white supremacist drove 200 miles to Buffalo, New York to shoot open-fire in a supermarket in a historically Black neighborhood. The 18-year old killed 10 people, and injured 3. All those that were killed were African American and the federal government is investigating this as a hate crime. Currently, the supermarket is closed, and many Buffalo citizens now have to travel far to access a grocery store. For more information check PBS's news coverage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvLWNX_jXCk The McFarland High School Black Student Union (BSU) is holding a fundraiser to donate money to the Buffalo community. All money raised will be donated to Feed Buffalo https://www.feedbuffalo.org/ which is a Black-led organization with a passion and practice of providing healthy food access to families in need and helping get food to the community in need. They are on the frontlines providing food to this devastated community.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
7th Grade Class Carnival
by: Kelsey Garvey
On May 3rd, we launched our first annual 7th grade Carnival! It's exciting and we know that this will be a memorable experience for our students. What We're Doing: Each 7th Grade ARRE time will be designing and planning a Carnival Booth for our last day of school. Students are earning points in class relating to parts of the ARRE Code (Achievement, Respect, Responsibility, Empathy). These points will be utilized to obtain tickets to play at the carnival booth. The more points earned, the more tickets to play at the booths, which means more opportunities to win raffle tickets for prizes. Each ARRE time is building their booth with a cause/charity in mind. We hope to raise money, which will be donated at the end of the Carnival. The booth that has the most attendees playing at their booth, will have the honor of getting the money raised donated to their cause of choice. Causes/Charities: Some of the causes/charities selected by ARRE times include: McFarland Fire and Rescue, Dane County Humane Society, Porchlight Inc., Team Seas (Ocean Conservancy), Occupaws, Team Trees, Make a Moment. Funds donated will go directly to one of the following: 1. Donation to a Charity (We hope to put 50% of our donation towards the winning charity) 2. Purchase of Booth Items (The goal of the booth is to tie into science and be as "green" as possible. If ARRE times can recycle 100% of their booth building items, they will get bonus points to play at the Carnival) 3. Purchase of raffle items (Since students are earning raffle tickets we need to buy raffle items for students so they can win prizes. We're thinking of gift cards, themed baskets, clothing/apparel etc.) Please consider donating if you are able. We would love monetary donations, raffle prize donations (gift cards, themed baskets, small toys, services etc.) Donations can be made by Tuesday May 31, 2022
Indian Mound Middle School
McFarland, WI
8th Grade Recognition Dance Donations
by: Gina Pili
It's time to celebrate the Class of 2026! The 8th Grade Recognition Night is a chance to celebrate the end of middle school and the beginning of the high school journey. We want to make this night memorable for the students and we would appreciate your help with donations to help pay for the festivities which include the dance, DJ, photo booth, food and beverages. An optional $10 donation is appreciated. Please consider donating additional funds to cover families who are unable to pay. Once the expenses for the event are paid, the remaining money will be given to the class of 2026 account which travels with them to the high school.
Indian Mound Middle School
McFarland, WI
Small Choices Big Differences
by: Chelsea Baumann
Our class has made pysanky kits. This is a Ukrainian tradition we learned about as a class. Together we wanted to support Ukrainians and this our way to help others. All money will be going to Worlds Kitchen.
Conrad Elvehjem Primary Schools
McFarland, WI
A Night to Connect (Connect Club Date Night Fundraiser)
by: Mariel McAleer
Want a date night out with your significant other? Need a place for your kids to watch a movie and eat food? On Friday, May 20th, the MHS Connect Club will be hosting a date night for families! Drop off your kids where they will be provided with dinner, a movie, and a night of fun! Location: Waubesa Intermediate School Cafeteria Enter through Main Entrance (front doors) Cost: $15 per child when pre-registered through Classmunity $17 per child at the door Please purchase one ticket for each child in attendance. Though there is no official age limit, we ask that all children in attendance are potty-trained. Additional donations and "tips" are accepted (but not expected) via the General Donation ticket option. All funds will be directed towards the MHS Connect Club. Dinner Menu: Chicken Nuggets (contains gluten) Mac & Cheese (contains gluten and dairy) Peanut-Butter and Jelly Uncrustables (contains gluten and nuts) Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Dessert: Freeze Pops and Oreos (contains gluten) **Parent/guardian may provide a sack-dinner if above menu is not sufficient for child Activites: Screening of the movie "Luca" (Pixar) Games and free-play in the gym Arts and crafts activities About Connect Club: Connect Club is a newly formed group at MHS that seeks to connect students to the School Board and to the McFarland community. Connect values student voices and helps students and MHS clubs advocate for their needs to the School Board. In the past school year, Connect has spearheaded several initiatives at the high school, including serving as the student representatives at School Board meetings and bringing attention to student concerns, spreading awareness about marginalized and underserved groups, and co-planning a voter information and voter registration drive for seniors for the April election. Connect is excited to be hosting its first community-centered event!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Spartan Ultimate goes to State!
by: Amanda Hellestad
Both the Girls and Boys ultimate club athletes have been working hard to improve their frisbee skills. The season is just starting and will culminate with Wisconsin High School State where our Spartans will get to play other frisbee teams from across the state. As exciting of an opportunity as this is, it does come with a bid fee cost. So if you can, please donate any amount you can and support your Spartan Ultimate Players!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Girl Up Menstrual Product Fund
by: RAQUEL KNOPS
Girl Up is working to improve equity for female students, including menstrual equity. Menstruation is a basic biological process. High quality menstrual hygiene products should be available for students in the same way that toilet paper, paper towels, and soap are freely available to all students. Girl Up is raising money to purchase menstrual products to be available to students in restrooms at the high school.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Indian Mound Middle School Robotics Club Fundraiser: Support our students as they build robots and compete against teams throughout Wisconsin
by: ALAN KINNAMAN
The Indian Mound Middle School robotics team is fundraising to buy new equipment and send one or more teams to the State Tournament on March 13th, 2022. We are working to raise 2,000 dollars. The Robotics team does not receive funds from the district to buy equipment. Students pay a sixty-dollar fee for the season. Student fees pay for 80% of the registration fees for the season. To continue with a high-quality team, we need to raise funds each year. Please consider donating to support the hard work our sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students have done this season. Thank you Alan Kinnaman IMMS Robotics Coach
Indian Mound Middle School
McFarland, WI
Black Lives Matter at School T-Shirts
by: Brian Ward
Black Lives Matter at School week is January 31-February 4th. The McFarland High School Black Student Union is ordering T-Shirts to wear that week, specifically on Wednesday February 2nd. You can learn more about the week here (https://www.blacklivesmatteratschool.com/) and the BSU and myself encourage you all to incorporate the amazing lessons that they have made for that week (and really any week). We are selling shirts for $20 for teachers and $10 for students and free for club members. If you are interested, fill out the form (https://forms.gle/9MhH2Ldk9NTKdsuF6) with your name, size and school and I will follow up with where to send the money. We need this fill out by December 31st to get the shirts in time.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Pumpkin Pick Up
by: RAQUEL KNOPS
Eco Club is offering to collect pumpkins from McFarland residents and take them to the yard waste disposal. We are asking for a donation of $5/household to pick up your pumpkins and dispose of them. It is better for pumpkins to be composted as opposed to going to a landfill, in order to reduce greenhouse gases produced during decomposition in a landfill.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Show Your Support for MHS GSA!
by: WENDY PLISKA
The McFarland High School GSA is asking students, staff, and families to show their support for our LGBTQIA friends, neighbors, and loved ones by displaying our MHS GSA vinyl stickers on their water bottles and vehicles! Please donate on Classmunity and email Mrs Pliska at pliskaw@mcfsd.org to receive your sticker!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
McFarland HS Performing Arts Partners
by: Paul Gregg
On behalf of our Performing Arts family here at McFarland High School, in continuation of the legacy of excellence in student productions, we’re asking you to join us as a financial supporter. You can be part of the Production process as one of our ‘Sponsoring Partners' or by purchasing advertising space in our print programs! This year McFarland High School will present three performances of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” on November 11-13, 2022. This will be the new Broadway version from 2013 - a true version of the classic tale, with a few newer characters and storylines to entertain all. We anticipate sold-out crowds for this exciting musical theater event. We will also be hosting a “Royal Tea Party” on Saturday, Nov. 12th for our little royals under the age of 12. It will be a magical weekend! Then in April the McFarland High School actors will present our annual staged play - to be announced soon! Every year the Spring Play delights the McFarland community, giving our students yet another opportunity to stretch themselves as performers and learn about all aspects of the theatrical arts. To help finance these productions we asking for tax-deductible donations from “Sponsoring Partners" or advertising purchases in our printed programs. Please consider making a donation as one of our Sponsoring Partners: MHS Performing Arts VISIONARY Donations over $299 MHS Performing Arts TEAM MEMBER Donations $100 - $299 MHS Performing Arts Friend Donations up to $99 OR please take a moment to select an advertisement size so we can get you in the program! Full page ($120), Half page ($80), Third page ($60), or a "Business Card" ad ($40, ten/page) Thanks for being part of the team!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
The Memory Project
by: LINDY WIESMANN
The Memory Project is a charitable nonprofit organization that invites art students, and solo artists to help cultivate global kindness by creating portraits for children around the world who have faced substantial challenges, such as violence, war, extreme poverty, neglect, and/or loss of parents. The participants create these portraits to help children feel valued and important, to know that many people care about their well-being, and to provide a special childhood memory in the future. Since 2004 the Memory Project has created more than 130,000 portraits for children in 47 countries. I am honored to announce that our very own McFarland Art Students will be crafting portraits for the Memory Project! In order to be involved in the program there is a small Classmunity fundraiser fee plus the cost of $15 for each portrait. I hope you will consider sponsoring one of the portraits for this amazing opportunity and international movement. For more information please visit the Memory Project website at: https://www.memoryproject.org/
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
2021 McFarland Choir Program/Musical Cabaret
by: Paul Gregg
This year the McFarland High School Choir Department chose to present excerpts from nine Broadway musical shows as part of a Musical Cabaret! Actors were cast from choir members who volunteered to participate. Members of the PAC Pack came in to help with lighting, sound, set construction, and logistics. The MHS Production team of Paul Gregg, Brooke Hauser, and Patrick Fernan took Director duties. Nick Nyderek, Joe Hartson, and Ben Peterson provided musical accompaniment. Costumer Bernie Friedman and Lighting Designer Mike Tallman were also on board! Students were masked and socially distanced for rehearsals, and blocking and choreography maintain this distancing to the greatest extent possible. When it came time to film with our friends at WMCF, students were either be masked or filmed individually as scenes allowed in order to keep all students and the production team safe. Our district provided approved "clearmasks" which we painted to match students' skin tones. The project was daunting, and in a year where so little seemed possible this grew into so much! Even though the annual Cabaret is the choir's biggest fundraiser, Mr. Gregg decided this would be a presentation made available to as many as possible. The budget came to about half our usual musical budget, and we are relying on the donations of our community and supporters to help us meet the costs and (hopefully) provide some fundraising for the choir program next year. In May the choirs will record the curricular music we've worked on all year as part of a yearlong learning plan called "Service Music". Donations will also help the choir program hold their annual fall retreat.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Hearts for Hunger
by: Gina Pili
The IMMS Art Ambassadors, and 8th grade art club, designed Valentine's Day postcards. The beautiful pack of 8 cards are only $5 and proceeds will support McFarland's Food Pantry. Cards will be available for pick up at the IMMS swap on 1/28, 2/4 and 2/11. Or, pick up in the IMMS vestibule Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00.
Indian Mound Middle School
McFarland, WI
Bill Garvey Memorial MEF/Athletic Annual Fundraiser
by: Kelsey Garvey
Each year the Bill Garvey Memorial Golf Outing raises money for the McFarland Education Foundation and McFarland Athletic Department. Due to the COVID pandemic, we’ve needed to restructure the way we can raise money for two amazing organizations. The money earned each year helps the MEF offer scholarships to hardworking seniors and grants to our district's teachers. The money raised supports equipment and uniform needs for our high school and middle school athletic teams, that go above and beyond our school’s budget. While we can’t golf together this year, we hope you will consider “chipping in” to support the students in our community. UPDATE 7/21/20: Due to our current situation, we have modified our sponsorship levels. We hope this time of uncertainty finds you well and thank you for supporting the MEF and McFarland Athletic Department. *Participant Golf Packages Include: One six-pack cooler bag, one divot tool, one towel, 1oz SPF 30 sunscreen, ball marker, two golf balls, 5 tees, 2 ball markers.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Waubesa's 5th Grade Kindness Retreat
by: William Kuester
The Waubesa Intermediate School 5th Graders invite you to join our Youth Frontiers Kindness Retreat Field Trip as an event sponsor. This annual event is a high-energy day to give students the tools to develop empathy, promote kindness and prevent bullying. Students’ social and emotional well-being is at the core of our School’s Mission and through this event we hope to empower our students to be “everyday heroes” by using kindness to include others, to be respectful and to make your school a better place. Our goal this year is to raise $6,000 through individual donations and business sponsorships for the December 6th event. The 5th Graders are developing a T-shirt to be worn on this day, and at all school events throughout the year and are creating an opportunity to promote your company and to support the teachers and students of Waubesa Intermediate School. Please consider sponsoring the event at one of these levels. Bronze Level:$100 - $249 Business name printed as a “Bronze” sponsor on the back of the event shirt Silver Level - $250 - $500 Small Logo printed on event t-shirt as a “Silver” on the back of the event shirt Gold Level - Above $500 Large Logo printed on event t-shirt as a “Gold” on the back of the event shirt Please send your logo (Vector AI or EPS) to Northoa@mcfsd.org to have it included on the t-shirt. *All sponsors will receive photos from the event, as well as some of our student reflections - I’ve included some of the student work from last year’s event. Donations may be tax deductible. Please consult with your tax consultant. If you would like additional information on this powerful event, please contact Al Northouse at 838-4609 or by email at northoa@mcfsd.org. The deadline to sponsor this year’s event and be listed on event T-shirts is October 31st. Excerpts from Student Reflections “I am a fifth-grade student at Waubesa in intermediate school I recently participated in a kindness retreat. I had so much fun at the kindness retreat. I think we should have the kindness retreat every year at waubesa intermediate in 5th grade because it teaches you important lessons, it is lots of fun and that you get to share what you appreciate or feel bad for doing something wrong. Also the kindness retreat is all about being more kind to each other, also be more open also and doing what is right.” “Another reason Waubesa Intermediate School should continue to have Kindness Retreats is because they teach students how to handle situations like bullying. For example, at the the Kindness Retreat they taught us fifth graders about I.C.I. (Interrupt, Compliment, Invite away). I.C.I helps kids on what to do if they see someone in need of a hero even without having to say anything to the bully. Also, Youth Frontiers taught us about the Kindness Boomerang. The Kindness Boomerang is all about paying it forward.” “One reason we should keep doing the Kindness Retreat is because we work with people we don’t normally work with. For example, there wasn’t anyone in my group that I normally worked with and that shows that they put us in groups without many of our friends. Even though we weren’t really friends we still had a lot of fun and we were all kind to each other and we worked well together.“ “One reason I want the 5th graders next year to experience this is, it made our whole 5th grade kinder! People used to tease each other and call other people names, now, some people didn’t learn their lessons and they still do this, but the kindness retreat made most of us more kind. For example, more high fives are going around, more compliments, and more smiles.” Thank you for your donations, Corey S., Alan N. and WIS's 5th Grade Team
Waubesa Intermediate School
McFarland, WI
The NED Show
by: KERI BOCKENHAUER
NED's Mindset Mission Assembly is visiting CEPS. NED and our students take a journey to find a positive mindset. The show is filled with storytelling, humor, illusions, and amazing yo-yo tricks. Never give up Encourage others Do your best
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Bill Garvey Memorial Golf Outing 2019
by: Katie Williquette
Registration is now closed for the Bill Garvey Memorial Golf Outing. Saturday timetable: Registration opens at 7:45 Shotgun Start at 8:30 If you have any questions about the event please call Katie at 262-707-1889. Proceeds from this event will benefit the McFarland Education Foundation (MEF) & the McFarland Athletic Department. The MEF helps provide scholarships to very deserving graduating McFarland High School seniors. Together, we can make sure that all motivated students have the opportunity to pursue their higher education dreams.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Summer Meal Support
by: DODI KUEHL
Food insecurity impacts 1 in 5 families in Dane County. Our village has diligently supported the efforts of the McFarland Food Pantry, but the summer months create an increase in usage by families with school aged children. This project would provide nutrition support for 20-25 students who attend Summer School during 5 weeks in June/July. Students would be confidentially invited through referrals from CEPS/WIS guidance staff and social workers. Students would be enrolled in Summer School classes over the course of the 5 week program offerings. Each morning upon arrival for classes, students would check in with office staff at WIS to pick up their "Snack Pack". Each pack would contain a breakfast item, a beverage (milk or fruit juice), a sandwich or other protein item, a snack, fruit and a small treat (cookie, fruit snacks, etc.). This pack would be created to sustain students for 2 meals a day. Additional funding available will go towards the creation of supplemental food packs to be distributed at the end of the summer school session.
Conrad Elvehjem Primary Schools
McFarland, WI
Memory Project
by: LINDY WIESMANN
The Memory Project is a charitable nonprofit organization that invites art teachers, art students, and solo artists to help cultivate global kindness by creating portraits for children around the world who have faced substantial challenges, such as violence, war, extreme poverty, neglect, and loss of parents. The participants create these portraits to help children feel valued and important, to know that many people care about their well-being, and to provide a special childhood memory in the future. Since 2004 the Memory Project has created more than 130,000 portraits for children in 47 countries. I am honored to announce that our very own McFarland Art Students will be crafting portraits for the Memory Project! In order to be involved in the program there is a cost of $15 for each portrait. I hope you will consider sponsoring one of the portraits for this amazing opportunity and international movement. For more information please visit the Memory Project website at: https://www.memoryproject.org/teachers
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Bill Garvey Memorial Golf Outing
by: Katie Williquette
REGISTRATION FORMS HAVE BEEN PRINTED. IF YOU PAY NOW, PLEASE LET STAFF KNOW AT CHECK IN THAT YOU HAVE PAID AFTER FORMS WERE PRINTED, AND SHOW THEM YOUR RECEIPT. Proceeds from this event will benefit the McFarland Education Foundation (MEF) & the McFarland Athletic Department. The MEF helps provide scholarships to very deserving graduating McFarland High School seniors. Together, we can make sure that all motivated students have the opportunity to pursue their higher education dreams.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
It Takes A Village to Educate: Together With Tanongou
by: ANGELA BAZAN
The World Geography class at McFarland High School has been learning about the village of Tanongou, in Benin, Africa. We are working to raise $3000 to support education in the village by sponsoring scholarships for students to attend school and learn a skill. We are also hoping to help fund the cost of birth certificates so students may continue their education. In Benin, students must take a test after 6th grade to be admitted to the next level. In order to take the test, they need a birth certificate, or they are not allowed to continue their education. As many are born in the village, a birth certificate is costly to obtain and travel to the city is difficult. We know that education is the key to success, and we are grateful for the education that we have. Please help us to spread that knowledge around the world- It truly takes a village to help another!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Help fund Guys & Dolls
by: Nate Mendl
On November 9th, 10th and 11th at McFarland High School, near Madison, WI, will present “Guys & Dolls”. The funds gained from this campaign will help to pay for the professional musicians in the pit, the design and building of our set, the microphones and sound system, and the costumes for the show. On behalf of the parents, staff and students, I thank you for your support of the arts at McFarland High School. Your generosity allows for hundreds of students to participate in musical events of the highest quality despite severe budget cuts and economic challenges. Again, thank you for your support of the arts in McFarland. With 80% of our budget coming from fundraising, your generous financial support truly makes a difference!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
It's Electric: Light Up Tanongou!
by: ANGELA BAZAN
The World Geography Class at McFarland High School is working to raise money to place solar panels in the village of Tanongou- located in Benin, West Africa. While we are used to the daily luxuries that electricity provides, such as lights, cellphones, technology, and stoves for cooking, the village of Tanongou has no electricity at all. Students who go to school all day are expected to contribute to their family's survival by helping in the home and fields after school. By the time they are able to study in the evening, it is too dark, making it near impossible to do so. Tanongou is also located near the largest game preserve and natural waterfall in Africa. The ability to get tourists to come off the path and into the village would promote economic tourism and give jobs to the people of the village. Having electricity would encourage tourists to stay in the village and provide all with a better way of life. Our goal of raising $2230 would allow us to place six solar panels in the village and change the lives of the people in Tanongou forever. Please help us change the world!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Colorless, Without a Clue Competes on a Global Stage!
by: Jessica Karls
On 4/8/2017 the Destination Imagination team at Indian Mound Middle School qualified to compete at the Global Finals to be held May 24-27 in Knoxville, TN. This is an exciting opportunity for our students to put their quick, creative and critical thinking skills to the test against the best in the world! The students will have less than 6 weeks to raise funds for the team to attend the global competition. The amount needed will cover registration, meals, lodging, and transportation of students and props.
Indian Mound Middle School
McFarland, WI