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HOSA Future Health Professionals to compete at the International Leadership Conference June 17-22, 2025 in Nashville, TN
by: CHRISTINA GASCHO
HOSA - Future Health Professionals - is a career and technical student organization that was founded in 1976; it prepares students in middle school, high school, and college for careers in the healthcare field. The Waunakee chapter started in 2011, and over the years has had strong competitors at the state level, and has attended ILC several times. Students who participate in Waunakee HOSA are leaders and volunteers in their community. Recently, they have volunteered with Ronald McDonald House Charities and Gilda’s Club in Madison and will be supporting a local family at Ada’s Run in June. Our HOSA leaders have launched a new Medical Discovery Program this year, networking with 11 different health care professionals. Many of our students work in the community within health care organizations, and our alumni have returned to serve our community in multiple ways. This year, we had forty one students compete at our regional conference, and fourteen of these students advanced to our state competition in nine different events (having placed in the top 15 in the state in their event). In April, we had several students participate in competitive events at the Wisconsin HOSA State Leadership Conference (SLC). From SLC, we had two students place in the top 5 in their respective events, qualifying them to compete at the International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Nashville, TN this June. Hayden Janus, competing in researched persuasive writing and speaking and Ella Kaufmann, competing in Surgical Tech would like the opportunity to attend ILC in Nashville from June 17-22 where they will represent Wisconsin and Waunakee HOSA. Currently, we are looking for support from local individuals, businesses, health care providers, and organizations to attend ILC in Nashville. The costs for these two students to attend includes $260 for registration and workshops, $200 for excursions during the conference, $2,600 for five nights hotel stay, costs for all meals over six days, and additional expenses associated with travel. Any amount donated would be appreciated. You will be recognized as a donor on our instagram page. If a donation of $50 or more is made, your name or business name will be printed on the shirts we will wear to Nashville. If you are able to donate $100 or more, we will print your logo on the back of the shirt. (We will need to order the shirts by the end of May, so would need information by that time.) All donors will also be thanked in a newsletter write up once we return from Nashville. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at christinagascho@waunakee.k12.wi.us or 608-655-8045. Thank you for your consideration in supporting our students regarding this excellent opportunity. Sincerely, Christina Gascho
Waunakee Community High School
Waunakee, WI
Heritage Elementary School - Art Show
by: Gina Wherley
Please join us Tuesday, May 20th from 4-7 p.m. for the Heritage Elementary School - Art Show! We invite you to join your little artist/s as they guide you through the halls of Heritage Elementary showcasing their masterpieces. There will also be an opportunity to take a fun family photo in our art themed photo booth and students will receive a small gift as they depart the show. Their one-of-a-kind original artwork will hopefully inspire you to make a donation to Heritage FTO. The funds raised will help support the art department as well as other efforts like school events, teacher appreciation, musical instruments, class trips, supplies, etc. While their creations are "free of charge", donations are encouraged but completely optional. Their artwork will be making its way home to decorate your refrigerators and walls either way! Our goal is to raise $3,000 with a popcorn reward if we are successful. Thank you for your support of Heritage Elementary and the FTO. We hope you can join us and leave inspired and proud of your creative children!
Heritage Elementary School
Waunakee, WI
Prairie Elementary Garden
by: Erin Mayrand
Help Us Grow a Self-Sustaining Garden at Prairie Elementary School! At Prairie Elementary School, we believe in the power of hands-on learning and community engagement. We are excited to announce our initiative to create a self-sustaining garden that will serve both our students and their families. This garden will not only provide fresh produce but also foster a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and environmental stewardship among our young learners. You can support the Prairie Garden: $5 – says "Thank you for the fresh produce!" $10 – Buys a bag of compost or soil $25 – Pays for gardening tools & educational materials $50 – Refreshes our walkways with crushed gravel and mulch Why a Garden? A school garden is more than just a patch of soil; it’s a living classroom where students can explore science, nutrition, and sustainability. By participating in the garden, students will learn about the life cycle of plants, the importance of healthy eating, and the value of caring for our environment. Families will also have the opportunity to engage in this enriching experience, creating lasting memories and connections within our community.
Prairie Elementary School
Waunakee, WI
Support FBLA Competitors at Nationals!
by: Gina Holmes
FBLA is a non-profit organization and the world's largest business Career and Technical Student Organization, aimed at preparing students for careers in business and business-related fields. Our chapter helps prepare students through community involvement, leadership, and conferences. Throughout the winter months, competitive events are held, recognizing and rewarding excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. They introduce members to and excite them about exploring career readiness while also helping students practice and apply their knowledge to tests and roleplays. Competition starts at the regional level, and the top 3 advance to the state level, competing against like-minded students from across Wisconsin. From there, competitors placing in the top 4 of their event (out of 21 individuals/teams) advance to the national level. Due to involvement in our chapter and success at the FBLA State Leadership Conference, 10 of our members have qualified for the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Anaheim, CA, this coming June and July! This is a tremendous honor for our members and something we are looking forward to, so we can grow in our interests and leadership skills. At the National Leadership Conference, FBLA members from all across the country will get together to compete over a four-day span. While not competing, members have the opportunity to participate in workshops, growing their business knowledge, as well as certification tests. Competitors also have the chance to network with students through pin-trading, where competitors trade their state pins for pins from all over the country! While it is an amazing opportunity, it comes with a steep cost for our members. Including registration, hotel, flights, food, and of course, a little bit of fun, the trip will cost each member approximately $1,500. To help assist our members in covering costs to attend this trip, we are working with the community to achieve our goal of raising $5,000. With your generous support, you will be able to help foster the next generation of business leaders and help our members attend a trip of a lifetime, networking and competing alongside like-minded individuals from all over the world. What are ways you can support our members? You can donate online through this CLASSMUNITY page, using the DONATE button, or if you prefer to send a check, please send or drop off your check made out to "WCSD" to the Waunakee High School Office, 301 Community Drive, Waunakee WI 53597 and mark the envelope or memo "FBLA NLC". All money collected is distributed EQUALLY to our competitors. Any questions can be directed to ginaholmes@waunakee.k12.wi.us! We greatly appreciate your support. Thank you! FBLA NLC Competitors
Waunakee Community High School
Waunakee, WI