REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Northwestern High School Auditorium
Monday, June 14, 2021 – 5:00 p.m.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the June 14, 2021 agenda.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. May 10, 2021 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive session and the May 12, 2021 special meeting open session.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Retirement/Resignations/Employment
5. Northwestern Elementary Art Project – Trauma Informed Care, Amy Mack, Kara Hietala
6. Approval Items:
   1. Sealed Bid Opening for the Building Construction House
   2. Request from Mr. Hessel, Head Volleyball Coach to attend a two-day volleyball tournament in Onalaska on August 25-26, 2021. The tournament would require a two night stay.
   3. Facemask Protocol for Summer School and 2021-22
   4. WIAA Senior High Membership Renewal for 2021-22
   5. 66.30 Cooperative Agreement with South Shore – Occupational Therapist
   6. June 14, 2021 Buildings/Grounds/Transportation Report and Recommendations
   7. Wage Adjustment for Support Staff and Middle Management
7. Administrative report:
   1. Communications
   2. Board Committee Assignments
   3. Maintenance Report
   4. CESA #12 Convention – Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Ashland, WI
   5. CESA #12 Report
   6. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report
   7. Donation(s)
   8. Reports from Northwestern High School, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern
   9. Elementary School, Director of Special Education, and Athletic Director - enclosed with Board packets.
   10. Student, staff, and community recognition:
       1. Tanya Krieg, Northwestern Middle School Principal was presented with an award: “Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve” from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for contributing to National Security and Protecting Liberty and Freedom by Supporting Employee Participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force.
8. Comments from the audience.
9. Adjournment.

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING

(Where a majority of the Board may attend)
June 14, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
District Office Conference Room

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call. (Mrs. Livingston-Matherly, Chair; Mr. Granlund, Mr. Johnson)
2. The notice of the meeting was posted on District webpage, published as a legal ad in the Superior Telegram and posted throughout the District according to school board policy.
3. Electrical Appliances in the Classrooms
4. Report on Transportation Mechanical Operations
5. Servicing Non-District Buses
6. Special Education Bus Purchase for 2021-22
7. Report on Major Summer Building Projects
8. Adjournment

NHS Activities Round-up: June 2021

Band

The band wrapped up their year's music with the Band Pops Concert and Commencement.  The 2021 Band Pops Concert featured The Mandalorian, West Side Story,  “Under the Sea” from The Little Mermaid, “Yoda’s Theme” from The Empire Strikes Back and Highlights from Harry Potter.  The Jazz Band performed “That Old Black Magic” and “House of the Rising Sun” and the Sports Band played “Smoke on the Water”.

Recognized at the concert and at the earlier Senior Awards night were the following 2021 Senior Band Awards Recipients:
John Philip Sousa Award: CLAIRE JARMAN 
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: JOEL WALSH
Semper Fidelis Award: AMY BATES
In Addition, Jackson Meller was recognized with a special NHS Band Soloist Award!

We were excited to feature TWO NEW INSTRUMENTS IN THE PERCUSSION SECTION!!  The district recently purchased a vibraphone and marimba.  We were excited to feature them in the upcoming performance and will be using them for decades to come.

Several band members supported the class of 2021 by performing Pomp and Circumstance at the outdoor commencement ceremony.  We were excited to support the class of 2021 one last time this year.

The next performance for the band will be on July 25th at the Iron River Lion’s Club Blueberry Festival Parade!

You can follow the band on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/northwesternhighschoolband/

Choir

Our final performance for the year was a very successful one as we presented Matinee Movie Music on May 21. The audience appreciated our music from “The Princess and the Frog”, “Sister Act”, “The Greatest Showman”, “Mulan” and “Shrek” to name a few. At the program, we honored the 24 graduating seniors who are in the choir, 20 of whom have been in the choir for their entire 4 years of high school. Congratulations Seniors! We will miss you!!!!!!

You can see the performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6x-WRS8iho 

We also had some vocal performances at the State Solo/Ensemble competition, and we have brought home some strong results and serious hardware!
Earning Silver Medals: Gilbert Torvinen-Theatre Solo; Lucie Landwehr-Theatre Solo; Nathaniel Fechtelkotter and Ella Cain-Classical Duet
Earning Gold Medals: Nathaniel Fechtelkotter-Classical Solo; Lily Cain-Theatre Solo; Sheila Gregerson-Theatre Solo; Gilbert Torvinen and Jesse Larson-Classical Duet; Kyle Granquist-Piano Solo; Jesse Larson, Gus Degitz, Gilbert Torvinen and Thomas Shamla-Barbershop Quartet; Wolfpack-Shenandoah, Tiger Beat Show Choir

Additionally, some of our seniors were recently recognized at the Senior Honor Banquet.
National School Choral Award: Lucie Landwehr, Rebecca Hedin, Nathaniel Fechtelkotter
American Choral Directors Association Leadership Award: McKenzie Tuura
Accompanist Award: Alex Goodlet

Congratulations to all!

Follow the HS Choir on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthesternHSChoir

Link Crew

Link Crew Leaders plan on meeting with their freshmen monthly to do a variety of activities to help them with their second semester of high school.

Yearbook

There are yearbooks still available for purchase.  The price is $70.  If you would like one, let the high school office or Mrs. Thompson know; we can make sure there is one in the office for you to pick up and pay for.  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Thompson @ kthompson@nw-tigers.org

Trap Club

The State Tournament is on Sunday, June 13th. We have 13 students attending.  They will each shoot 100 rounds of competition birds.  They will be competing against other student athletes from Wisconsin who are at the same level. The levels are Novice, Junior Varsity, and Varsity.  
 

Congratulations to the Northwestern Boys Golf team as they won the Heart o North Conference championship!!
 

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Northwestern High School Auditorium
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 – 5:00 p.m.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.

A G E N D A

1. Call to order and roll call: Mrs. Lind, Mr. Landwehr, Ms. Saari, Mr. Granlund, Mrs. Livingston-Matherly, Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Olson. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. The agenda was posted throughout the district according to school board policy and special meetings according to Wisconsin State Statutes.
3. Approval of the agenda.
4. Rescind the motion from the May 10, 2021 School Board Meeting to “Immediately allow close contact quarantined students to attend school.”
5. Approval of COVID-19 Protocol – Discussion/Clarification of Quarantining of Close Contact Students and Staff.
6. Adjournment.

BIDS REQUESTED – NHS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION HOUSE

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE
MAPLE, WISCONSIN 54854

Bids requested on a new home according to the instructions below:

A new home shell, one story, 24' x 36' with two bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, utility room, and one full bathroom framed in, will be sold to the high bidder over a minimum of $37,700. The house is located at Northwestern High School, Maple, WI. Following are the features of this home:

1. I Joist floor framing with LP High Performance Sheathing.
2. 2x6 exterior wall construction.
3. Engineered roof truss system with 1’ heel height.
4. 5/8” OSB used on the roof sheathing.
5. 7/16” OSB used on wall sheathing.
6. Great Room ceiling is vaulted.
7. Pre-finished hewn half log siding package from Lake States Lumber installed.
8. Aluminum soffits and fascia (Rollex brand).
9. High performance insulated Marvin Integrity clad windows, Northern Low E and Argon-Filled, with screens throughout.
10. Matching Marvin Ultimate Sliding French door.
11. Bayer Built insulated steel entry door, metal clad jambs.
12. Roof shingled with Certainteed Landmark 30, 250# asphalt shingles – Hunter Green.

This house is being sold as a shell. The interior of the building is framed in, but plumbing, finished flooring, sheet rock, insulation, siding, etc. has not been completed. The house is wired including switches, outlets and breaker panel. However, it does not include breakers and lighting fixtures.

This house is open for inspection by appointment only, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to June 14, 2021, contact Penny Lavin, Administrative Assistant in the  District Office @ 715-363-0159 to make an appointment.

A certified check in the amount of ten (10) percent of the bid price and a letter from a financial institution stating that the bidder has been pre-approved for their bid dollar amount  must accompany the bid. If, after submitting the bid on the house, the successful bidder decides not to purchase the house, the ten (10) percent bid bond will be forfeited. The house must be paid for in full before removal from the school district premises. Removal must be no later than August 1, 2021. It is recommended that bidders have their plans for site development finalized prior to submitting a bid.

The Maple School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All bids must be contained in a sealed envelope marked "House Bid" addressed to the Board of Education,
School District of Maple, P.O. BOX 188, Maple, WI 54854. 

Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021. Bids will be presented to the School Board at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 14, 2021

Click here for a PDF version of this information

RE-ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Northwestern High School Auditorium
Monday, May 10, 2021 – 4:30 p.m.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

A G E N D A

1. Call to order and roll call: Mrs. Lind, Mr. Landwehr, Ms. Saari, Mr. Granlund, Mrs. Livingston-Matherly, Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Olson. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. The agenda was posted throughout the district according to school board policy, published as a legal ad in the Superior Telegram, posted on the District webpage, and sent to the WNXR radio station for announcement. A meeting notice was sent to The Connection for publication.
3. Approval of the agenda.
4. Election of officers: the Clerk, Gail Saari, shall preside until the President is elected. The President will conduct the election of the remaining officers. Officers to be elected:
   1. Election of President
   2. Election of Vice President
   3. Election of Clerk
   4. Election of Treasurer
   5. Appointment of CESA #12 representative to serve on the Board of Control
   6. Appointment of the WASB Correspondent
   7. Appointment of board committees
5. Consideration for an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(c)(e). Included under these items are bus driver incentive adjustments/revisions/clarification and activity buses for 2021-22.  Reconvene to open session at 5:00 p.m.
6. Consent Agenda:
   1. April 12, 2021 regular board meeting and the April 19, 2021 special meet minutes, open and executive sessions.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignations/Employment/Retirement
7. Approval Items:
   1. Authorization of electronic signature block (if needed)
   2. COVID-19 Safety Procedures for Summer School, District Office, etc.
   3. Bus Driver Incentive Adjustments
   4. Activity Bus Ridership and Proposal for 2021-22
   5. Employee Health Insurance Benefit Increase in Premium for 2021-22
8. Administrative report:
   1. Communications Received
   2. Graduation for May 28, 2021; Two Board Members to Participate
   3. CESA #12 Convention – Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - Ashland, WI
   4. Maintenance Report
   5. WASB legislative and correspondence report
   6. CESA #12 report
   7. Donation(s)
   8. Reports from Northwestern High School, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern Elementary and the Iron River Elementary Schools, Director of Special Education, Athletic Director/Activities Coordinator, Student Representatives.
   9. Staff, student, community recognition
9. Comments from the audience.
10. Adjournment.

NHS Activities Round-up: April 2021

Band

The band is putting the finishing touches on their music for the Band Pops Concert on Friday, May 14.  The concert will be at 12:00 pm (with limited in-person seating) and will feature performances by the concert band as well as the jazz & sports bands.  The Concert Band will be performing The Mandalorian, West Side Story,  “Under the Sea” from The Little Mermaid, “Yoda’s Theme” from The Empire Strikes Back and Highlights from Harry Potter.  The Jazz Band will be performing “That Old Black Magic” and “House of the Rising Sun”.  Sports band will be playing “Smoke on the Water”.

We are excited to feature TWO NEW INSTRUMENTS IN THE PERCUSSION SECTION!!  The district recently purchased a vibraphone and marimba.  We are excited to feature them in the upcoming performance and will be using them for decades to come.

You can follow the band on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/northwesternhighschoolband/

Choir

The choir had a successful Open Rehearsal on March 5. Part of that recording was sent to the Wisconsin School Music Association for their Large Group Contest. Adjudicators listened to and critiqued the performance of the Hallelujah Chorus, Ave Verum Corpus and Cindy, and the choir was awarded a GOLD MEDAL for their performance. Congratulations, Choir! Even in the midst of the pandemic, the NHS Choir has proven their excellence!

Several members of the choir and band participated in the WSMA Virtual Solo and Ensemble competition in April. We had 27 entries overall and NHS brought home 3 silver medals and 24 gold medals! Of the 20 performers who were eligible to advance to state competition, 11 advanced and will submit their next round of recordings to the state offices in May! 

Follow the HS Choir on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthesternHSChoir

FBLA 

Congratulations to the nine participants in the FBLA State Leadership conference: 

• Dyan Anderson, Delaney Brown, Allison Luoma, Tieryn Plasch, Abby Wennersten, Autumn Askim, Lyvia Carlson, Brinnley Tonn and Michelle Fudally. 
• Delaney Brown and Allison Luoma placed 6th overall in Broadcast Journalism.

Link Crew

Link Crew Leaders plan on meeting with their freshmen monthly to do a variety of activities to help them with their second semester of high school.

National Honor Society

We were able to hold an in-person induction ceremony this year. The 2020 inductees as well as the 2021 inductees were honored during the ceremony.  Members of the National Honor Society are busy making cards that will be donated to Middle River Health facility.     

Trap Club

Trap Club is off and running with 57 members, the most we have ever had in our 7 years of existence.  We have been placed in a conference with the biggest schools in WI.  Look on the Hawthorne Trap Club facebook page for pictures. The week of April 28 was our reserve score week with competition starting the week of May 3.

Yearbook

Yearbooks are currently available.  The current price is $70.  The only way to order now is to send a check to school with your son/daughter.  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Thompson @ kthompson@nw-tigers.org
 

The NMS TIGER "TALES" for MAY, 2021

Tiger STRONG. Tiger PROUD.
RESPECTFUL. RESPONSIBLE. READY. BE KIND.

Our NMS Mission

Northwestern Middle School is an organization that exists to serve the developmental needs of early adolescents. Our mission is to promote success for all students through a solid academic, exploratory and extra-curricular program that encouragesthe physical, intellectual, emotional, social and creative growth of our students in a safe environment while empowering them to become socially responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

NMS Activities - MAY

3-7 National TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!! NMS has the BEST middle school teachers on the planet! Help us celebrate them the TIGER way!
8 NMS Choirs YouTube Open Rehearsal
11 Douglas County Detectives Present on Adolescent Safety Online/Phones/Apps for Students
14 NMS Progress Reports Go Home - Check Skyward!
NMS Bands YouTube Open Rehearsals
18 Northlakes Dental Cleans Teeth at NMS
Douglas County Detectives Present on Adolescent Safety Online/Phones/Apps for Families (Adults Only), 6:30 p.m., NMS Cafeteria, Masks/Social Distancing Required
19 NES and IRES 5th Graders Visit NMS
31 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

Welcome Back to Our Online Tigers

Soooo many of our online Tigers RETURNED to campus to join us for the final quarter of
2020-2021! We are SO excited that the majority of our students who have been out are almost
ALL back! Our NMS hearts are SO very happy! With almost 168 million students still not yet back
in schools, we are SO thankful our TIGERS are!

Make a Difference Mondays

Every Monday I would like to start the week on a VERY positive note and highlight the GREAT
things happening here at NMS. Those great THINGS are done by PEOPLE. I would like to meet
with the following students this morning, as it has been brought to my attention that they have
been doing things that are MAKING A DIFFERENCE at NMS:
4/26/21
Preslie Lucca, Ryan Laborde, Fracesa Germano, Beau Helenius, Eve Kriske, Boden Teal, Eve Kriske,
Jack Zinmer, Harper Leith, Abbie Bobula, Jack Needham, Finley Pederson
Parents, Teachers, Staff: If you have anyone you would like to add to this list, please let the office know!

NMS Peer Tutoring Program

Our NMS PEER TUTOR PROGRAM is UP AND RUNNING! Thank you LAUREN WIITA for bringing this vision to fruition! Here is a link to the form you can submit if you want/need additional supports:
Peer Tutor Request Form:
https://forms.gle/ukDBdFEKzRfgCKcZ7
If you have questions you can email Mrs. Lear, glear@nw-tigers.org or Mrs. Kaufman, ekaufman@nw-tigers.org

NMS Student Spotlight

Are you doing something outside of school that we can showcase and celebrate? Let us know! Families...feel free to send items to kraaflaub@nw-tigers.org

• Elizabeth Powell, 7th Grade
  • Congratulations to Liz Powel for her team taking first place in her hockey tournament in Indiana!

Internet Safety for NMS Students AND Families

In an attempt to continue to inform and keep our middle school students safe while using their wireless devices we will be partnering with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department. Two detectives will be joining us and presenting to all of our students in the upcoming week. The
detectives presentation will focus on cyberbullying, online privacy, social media/phone apps, devices, defining child sexual exploitation/solicitation, and interpreting the law regarding the possession of child pornography. Due to the fact that middle school aged students are the most common offenders and targeted victims in these situations we feel it is important to continue to educate and inform our community and students. Parents always have the option of opting their student out of this event. There will be a designated space during the event for students whose parents/guardians have opted them out. Students will be able to read or work on school assignments at this time. If you would like to use this option please email the office: kraaflaub@nw-tigers.org . If you have additional questions, please contact our school counselor: ekaufman@nw-tigers.org .

• Students: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
• Adult Family Members: Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 6:30 p.m., NMS Cafeteria

Vaping Information

Unfortunately we know that the use of vapes and the addiction of vaping is on the rise in our country with teenagers and the general population. In an attempt to keep OUR teenagers safe in OUR community, here are some resources for both students AND families. You may be very surprised at what you learn. If you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction, please know we have people here at NMS to help, as well as partnerships with other organizations that can, too. The first step is reaching out for support. Know we are here.

• One Hour Recording:
  • https://ntc.zoom.us/rec/share/qwVxUrWWMZ9JFoBwbE5eIY8SDiVBUGSP8f9yMvDGGuPsPfKSBYzsSti0RvQqHYzl.doHNUukxyb422W8W
• Additional Resources:
  • http://med.stanford.edu/cannabispreventiontoolkit.html
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgZ982t2lqLjHYfUUUGoWIg1-hagnExd3RkSVoatdfXI_BGQ/viewform
  • https://www.tobaccofreewisconsin.org/
  • https://quitline.wisc.edu/
  • https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tobaccoischanging/index.htm
  • https://tobwis.org/connect/

NMS See Something - SAY Something Initiative

This is a good time to remind all about the need to SAY SOMETHING if you SEE or HEAR SOMETHING. This correlates with the national initiative with the Department of Homeland Security. When/if you see or hear something or even just suspect something may endanger anyone in our school or community, we do expect here at NMS that you SAY SOMETHING. Find an adult here at school or at home. Communicate in any method that is most comfortable with you: In person, via phone, email, text, whatever. We continue to thank the TIGERS here at NMS who KNOW this and DO this. You will always remain anonymous. Please find a link here with additional information and resources. https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something

We also like to remind students this is part of our board approved policy. Failure to report information that you are aware of can result in disciplinary actions. And, for students who feel they are in a place where they need help in any way, shape, or form should know that we have over 50 adults that work on this campus everyday. We are fortunate to have two counselors in our building that are here to help, too. Reach out. Communicate. We are here for you.

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

May is National Health Awareness Month. This year's message from the National Alliance on Mental Illness is "YOU ARE NOT ALONE". Here at NMS we will be sharing resources each Monday to increase mental health awareness and decrease the negative stigma around mental health. See the attached flyer to learn more about an opportunity for community members to take part in a Zoom Event called "Make It Okay"- It's okay to have mental illness, it's okay to talk about a mental illness, and it is okay to seek help for mental illness.

• Here are helpful links to the National Alliance on Mental Illnesses webpage:
  • https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month
  • https://makeitok.org/what-is-a-mental-illness/

NMS Educational Plans for 2021-2022

Our School Board has approved the Educational Plan for next school year, for grades 6-12. The main component of this plan has to do with what online learning will look like for next year. Please review the following and contact the office with any questions.

Educational Plan: 2021-2022

School District of Maple; Grades 6-12

• 1. In-person learning will take place 5 days a week.
• 2. Live-Streaming from the classroom will ONLY be available to those students and during those times individuals or groups of students are quarantined.
• 3. NO live-streaming or recording of lessons will be made available for extended family trips, vacations, etc. Work will be available via the Google Classroom.
• 4. The only online option will be provided through a third party vendor of the District's choosing. For the 2021-2022 school year those vendors will be Educere for core-related courses for grades 6-12 and eDynamic Learning specifically for CTE-related courses grades 9-12.
• 5. Students/Families must commit to a minimum of one term [9 weeks], during which courses would be required to be completed.
• 6. Students will not be allowed to take single courses on-campus. This would include band, choir, art, PE, etc. Choosing online would be 100% and only through the designated vendor[s].
• 7. Students must meet an eligibility criterion in order to take courses online:
• a. Students must have an attendance record of 85% or higher for the previous quarter.
• b. Students must have passed all classes at the end of the previous quarter.
• c. Students must not have any referrals or consequences related to cheating and/academic dishonesty during the previous quarter.
• d. Should a parent still request the student go online, a dr. note with an explanation as to the recommendation will be required as well as a release of information. In this way we can contact the doctor and share our information regarding the original denial.
• 8. Students who receive a failing grade, or fail to complete a course within the required time [9 weeks], or violate any part of the online agreement would forfeit any future eligibility to sign up for online coursework.
• 9. A mandatory meeting would be scheduled for the first week in August where the rep from the vendor[s] providing the online service would present [via video] to parents who are thinking about choosing the online option.
• 10. This meeting would be required of all parents and students who would ultimately choose this option. Those who do not attend would be required to watch a recording of the presentation. A deadline for signing up would be set to allow for appropriate choosing of courses through our Student Services Office.

Approved by the School District of Maple School Board; April 12, 2021

NMS Earth Day Activity Recap

Did you know that cigarette butts are the most common litter on earth! In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd our FACT group invited students and families to join them in making a difference by doing a cigarette butt clean up near their house or neighborhood some time over the next week.

Please see the following handout about picking up litter safely: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IOkVpWmBq2Npd7yxsG7TJ2-4a_cYrhIf&authuser=0
If you wish to continue to the work and need gloves or bags for cleaning up see Mrs. Kaufman and remember to check with your parents before going near any roads to pick up litter or better yet make it a family event and have them join you!

Band/Choir Sign-Ups for Next Year!

Students will be receiving an email with a Google Form link asking if you will be signing up for band, choir, both, or neither for next year. Each student will receive an individual form that we do need completed and submitted so we can schedule appropriately. Thank you! Here is the link: https://forms.gle/hxmcGKCrw2zLEgXp6

Band/Choir YouTube Live Open Rehearsals

The bands and choirs have been rehearsing some great music during this semester and would like to share it with you! We will have open rehearsals on the following dates:

• Tuesday, May 4 8:30am NMS Choirs https://youtu.be/JKMgRgwaQh4
• Friday, May 7 8:30am NMS 7th and 8th Grade Bands https://youtu.be/IPG2PfIVT0w
• Friday, May 7 9:15am NMS 6th Grade Band https://youtu.be/CRZBBZcANgE

For those wanting to join us at school, please follow these guidelines:

• Parents are welcome.
• Park in the school lot.
• You will "buzz in" offering your name and student you are there for.
• You will be asked to sign in.
• Masks are required.
• Social distancing in the gym of 3-6 feet will be required in order to keep our students safe and our schools open.
• NMS Water Bottle Reminders

Just a friendly reminder that ALL water bottles, as per our district policy, need to be:

CLEAR and with WATER only in them. All others will be collected, rinsed, and can be picked up in the office. And...it should go without saying...but...let’s say it anyway...you should not be sharing your water bottles (yes, we have witnessed this with our own eyes). Yikes. Thank you for helping keep NMS students as healthy as we can! FINISHING STRONG!

NMS TIGER PRIDE!
3rd Quarter Encore Students of the Month for February & March

Art 6 ChiRho Thompson, Harley Erickson
Art 7 Ashley Erickson,  Cameran Jonasen
Art 8 Eve Kriske, Ashlyn Sutherlund
Band 6 Ellie Hanson, Carter Olson
Band 7 Hudson Landwehr, Evan Kreuser
Band 8 Adeline Pooler, Trevellyan Amundson
Choir 7 Hailey Gilderman, Trevor Peterson
Choir 8 Shardae Burrow, Tebogo Anderson
Music 6 Wilson Isaksen, Indiera Connors
Health 6 Abbie Bobula
Health 7 Haley Gilderman
Health 8 Josh Hanson
Guidance 6 Wilson Isakson, Mya Hugdahl
Physical Ed 6 Keagan Hardee,  Vincent Germano
Physical Ed 7Andrew Phillips,  Ricky Erickson
Physical Ed 8 Wesley Ormston, Brayden Anderson
Spanish 7 Aiden Hall, Gracie Schullo
Spanish 8 Brayden Anderson, Shardae Burrow

2021 Northwestern High School COVID Procedures for Baseball, Softball and Track & Field

The following are procedures that will be followed for Baseball and Softball games hosted by Northwestern High School during the 2021 season.

1. By WIAA rule, both schools must complete the tracing sheet and verification form upon arrival at NHS game sites.

2. Players are encouraged to have their own batting helmet, bat, glove, catchers gear or any other protective equipment. If not able, disinfectant supplies will be provided in each dugout for any shared equipment.

3. Players should bring their own water bottle.

4. Each dugout will have Hand Sanitizing stations, disinfectant wipes for equipment such as helmets, and disinfectant spray for game balls hit out of play.

5. NW will provide extra game balls so any ball hit out of play can be sprayed with disinfectant and allowed to dry before being used again in the game.

6. Pre-Game meeting 2 umpires and 1 coach per team only, no players.

7. No post game handshake.

8. Spectators:

   1. social distance as best as possible,

   2. encouraged to wear a face covering when moving or unable to social distance.

   3. should make use of hand sanitizer that will be provided.

   4. if they have tested positive for COVID 19 in the last 10 days, have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID 19 in the last 14 days, or are currently exhibiting Covid 19 symptoms should stay home and not attend the event.

9. There will be concessions served by adults.

   1. Signage will be posted to maintain social distancing

   2. There will be no self-service of food and drinks.

   3. There will be frequent sanitizing of area

10. Spectators should leave the facility immediately after the game.

The following are procedures that will be followed for Track & Field meets hosted by Northwestern High School during the 2021 season.

1. By WIAA rule, both schools must complete the tracing sheet and verification form upon arrival at NHS game sites.

2. Athletes are encouraged to have their own equipment. If not able,disinfectant supplies will be provided.

3. Hand Sanitizing stations, disinfectant wipes for equipment, body wipes, and disinfectant spray will be provided at the various events

4. Pole Vault & High Jump: Mats will be disinfected prior to warmups. Body Wipes will be available at the event for participants to use.

5. Shot Put & Discuss: Throwers are encouraged to have their own implement. If not, wipes & hand sanitizers will be available. Each school should have a team member retrieve implements after throws.

6. Athletes should provide their own water bottles.

7. During the meet, athletes are encouraged to social distance as best as possible at the various events.

8. Spectators:

   1. social distance as best as possible.

   2. encouraged to wear a face covering when moving or unable to social distance.

   3. should make use of hand sanitizer that will be provided, and

   4. if they have tested positive for COVID 19 in the last 10 days, have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID 19 in the last 14 days, or are currently exhibiting Covid 19 symptoms should stay home and not attend the event.

9. There will be concessions served by adults

   1. Signage will be posted to maintain social distancing

   2. There will be no self-service of food or drinks.

   3. There will be frequent sanitizing of the area.

10. Spectators should leave the facility immediately after the meet.