The Family and Consumer Science students and staff at Waukesha South High School were proud to welcome 36 hungry guests into their culinary world to share how they have embraced their hands-on approach to learning by planning, growing, and harvesting their own food using hydroponics.
Thanks to grant seed money, a partnership between environmental education and family and consumer science has grown into Embedded Agriculture. Our mission is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to lead healthy and sustainable lifestyles through our Embedded Agriculture program. Our program offers hands-on gardening and farming experiences that promote environmental stewardship, while also integrating farm-to-table education into the school curriculum. Through our Family and Consumer Science courses, we strive to educate students on the importance of nutrition, food safety, and cooking skills to create healthy and sustainable meals. We are committed to promoting food justice and providing equitable access to fresh, locally-grown produce for all students. Our goal is to inspire a lifelong appreciation for healthy eating habits, sustainable food systems, and community involvement.
Summer School Registration opens March 20th at 9:00 a.m. Course guides are available on the district website. Visit https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/page/summer-school
Congratulations to the Waukesha South Mock Trial team! For the fourth year in a row, the team has placed in the top five, coming home in third place at the State competition last weekend.
Going into the fourth round as the top-ranked team, the Bar’s power marching system pitted them against the other undefeated team. Although the team won more points than their opponents, they did not get the ballot of the presiding judge and lost the round.
Waukesha North Alumna Carmen De La Paz visited art students at Waukesha South High School last week to share her life journey and how she got from where she started to where she is today. De La Paz encouraged students to always have a dream and to accept the opportunities presented to them. Carmen has been on Broadway, featured on HGTV and Telemundo, and appears on Home Made Simple on OWN.
District Art Coordinator Tom Mancuso and ceramics teacher Codey Gallas shared some exciting news with students while she was there. In preparation for the installation of the Parade Memorial in Grede Park, students will assist De La Paz with her Waukesha Strong Community Tile Project by glazing and firing the tiles that community members have designed.
De La Paz said, "It also comes full circle for them. Those students were involved, they get to heal and help the community heal."
You can engrave a tile this Saturday at the Waukesha Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $25 per tile.
#waukeshastrong
Celebrating School Counselors Week - February 5-9, 2024! #waukeshaproud #NSCW24
Reminder that fall parent-teacher conferences are tomorrow!
#TBT
Last year, the School District of Waukesha celebrated three of our excellent teachers who were recognized as Kohl Teacher Leaders (Kristin Cudzewicz, Allyson Gonzalez, and Allison Schamburek), as well as Tahereh DeLeon, who was a recipient of the Kohl Principal Leadership award.
There is still time to get your nominations in for the 2024 Awards! Applications close on October 3, 2023.
To nominate a teacher, visit: https://www.kohleducation.org/teacherfellowship/public/nominate_a_teacher.php
Or to nominate a principal, visit: https://www.kohleducation.org/principalleadership/public/nominate.php
Class of 2024 - Don't forget this evening is the presentation by UW-Milwaukee that will cover the financial aid process. Students and families from ALL of our High Schools are welcome to attend!
#waukeshaproud
Today is a special observance day in Wisconsin. September 11, 2001, is a day that holds profound significance in our nation's history. We want to take a moment to remember and honor the lives that were lost and the indomitable spirit that emerged in the face of adversity.
This day serves as a solemn occasion to pay tribute to the victims, survivors, and heroes such as law enforcement officers and firefighters who demonstrated unparalleled courage and unity during those challenging times.
It's an incredible day! Welcome to the 2023-24 School Year! #waukeshaproud
Waukesha South High School held its Pom this past Saturday at the Milwaukee Marriott West.
Junior Prom Court
Back Row L to R: Natalie Harding, Pelham Hasler, Charlie Mroz (King), Tyler Conger, Alex Tank, Ben Jimenez
Front Row L to R: (Starting in pink dress) Macy Wcislo, Lauren McGill (Queen), Meredith Marcks, Solene Leroy
Senior Prom Court
Back Row L to R: Ethan Czech, Tommy Korinko, Daniel Robinson, Alivia Tatum, Ty Cook, Tak Tateoka (King).
Front Row L to R: Maddie Berger, Tea Pittman, Talani Silpao (Queen), Trey Duncan, Elle Haddon, Nykeria Hopson
Congratulations to Allison Schamburek, Theatre & English Language Arts Teacher
at South High School. Allison is a recipient of the 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellowship Award.
Fellowship recipients are educators who have been chosen for their superior ability to inspire a love of learning in their students, their ability to motivate others and their leadership and service within and outside the classroom.
Congratulations, Allison!
Congratulations to the Waukesha South mock trial team! They won the State Championship this past weekend and will now represent Wisconsin at the National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc. in May!
The Wisconsin High School Mock Trial program is funded by the Wisconsin Law Foundation, the charitable arm of the State Bar of Wisconsin, supporting law-related education and public service programs statewide.
These photos perfectly capture the room's emotion, almost making it feel like we were there! #waukeshaproud #wimocktrial #mocktrial
Congratulations to Tyler and Quentin from Waukesha South High School for qualifying and competing in last Friday's Technicians of Tomorrow competition. The two competed against other high school automotive technology students in a written and hands-on skills competition at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.
Thank you, Griffin Ford for supporting the program and Service Manager Ben and Shop Foreman Tyler for all they do.
Congratulations to Tyler and Quentin from Waukesha South High School for qualifying and competing in last Friday's Technicians of Tomorrow competition. The two competed against other high school automotive technology students in a written and hands-on skills competition at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.
Thank you, Griffin Ford for supporting the program and Service Manager Ben and Shop Foreman Tyler for all they do.
Congrats to Waukesha's Coop Gymnastics Team (West/South & North/CHM) on a very successful season. Two members are headed to compete this weekend at the WIAA State Meet in Wisconsin Rapids. Krista Pascavis, senior at Waukesha West will compete on the Floor Exercise. Julia Stillman, senior at Waukesha South will compete on the Floor Exercise, Uneven Bars and will contend for the state All-Around. Good luck ladies! #waukeshaproud
The Waukesha South Black Student Union created a display to Celebrate Black History Month. If you are at Waukesha South High School take a walk by the display case located outside the Library/Media Center!
Huge Congratulations to:
Sierra Langkamp - Carroll University for Lacrosse
CJ Johnson - St. Thomas University for Football
Maddy Berger - University of Indianapolis for Volleyball
Tak Tateoka - St. Thomas University for Football
Elle Haddon - Albright University for Volleyball
Erick Tiegs - Beloit College for Baseball
We wish you the best of luck playing your sport at the next level! #waukeshaproud
After reviewing the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the SDW will be closed today, February 22. There is high confidence for two plus inches of sleet and ice later this morning into the afternoon that may cause travel conditions to deteriorate quickly.
Additionally, there will be no after-school activities, and we will continue to watch the weather forecast for Thursday.
Huge congratulations to Robert Savelkoul, Jimmy Wollenberg, CJ Johnson, and Adrianna Beckley for qualifying for State at the Individual Sectional Tournament this past weekend! #waukeshaproud
