The 2025-26 Course Request Process begins at the end of January. View the information below to prepare as a family ahead of the course request season to best support your child's Academic and Career Plan (ACP).
The WLHS Trades Fair will be held on Thursday, January 23, in the school's atrium and upper lobby. Individuals from local companies will meet with students to help them learn and explore potential career pathways. Any student in grades 6-12 is invited to attend and meet with WLHS staff in Student Services and our Trade, Technology, and Engineering Departments.
Festival in the Bayou based on the Disney movie Princess and the Frog is the theme for 2025 Festival. Student council has planned exciting dress-up days, lunch-time activities, a movie night, dodgeball tournament, pep rally when a Festival king is crowned, and a dance.
On Friday, January 17, Wisconsin Lutheran High School will hold its annual worship service to thank God for the civil rights movement. The theme of the service is taken from our text in Romans 12:1-2, God gives liberating rights. Assistant Principal C.L. Whiteside will give the address. Our student led gospel choir will perform. The service will be livestreamed here at 9:45 a.m.
Any detention issued to a student must be served on the same day or the following school day. We will not be able to accommodate requests to reschedule detentions. It is essential that students attend their detention on the specified day to ensure that consequences for their actions are carried out in a timely manner. We ask for your support in reinforcing the importance of adhering to this policy with your student.
Students have the opportunity during their free time this week to make uplifting cards to send to sick children in hospitals. Dozens of kids all over the United States will receive hope, cheer, and encouragement in these cards, which will be sent through the Cards for Hospitalized Kids organization. Through collective efforts, Wisco students have created about 100 cards to send.
There is no school on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The school building will be closed and offices will have limited hours. Students involved in co-curriculars should check with their coaches or advisors for practice times.
On January 11, Wisconsin Lutheran High School percussion ensembles participated in the Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Annual Percussion Invitational Concert. More than 85 musicians gathered to collaborate, create, rehearse, and perform a wide variety of percussion music and styles. "The highlight of a musical invitational like this was that our students were able to collaborate with their peers on three songs. It's a celebration of all things percussive, it allows students to focus on their percussion technique," says WLHS Director of Band Quinten Petersen.
One of the blessings of a WLHS education is the opportunity to support WELS missions at home and abroad. On January 13, after chapel, Campus Pastor Huebner ('99) announced the United States mission trips for this summer. All students are welcome to apply, however; upperclassmen receive preference for selection. Applications, including the parent and student form and release of liability, are due Wednesday, January 22, at 3:00 p.m.
Reality Store, our annual financial literacy event, takes place on Tuesday, March 18, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. To give our seniors an opportunity to learn about wise stewardship of their time and resources, we are in need of volunteers on this date. Those with experience in the areas of insurance and cars are helpful, but we have many areas where life experience is valuable when working with our young people. If you can spare a few hours of time, please contact Mr. Jason Goede at jason.goede@wlhs.org.
Art teacher Ms. Rachel Rosenberg started The Traveling Artist Studio to give students within our grade schools access to pottery and a kiln. Ms. Rosenberg's art studio was highlighted on CBS 58 with reporter Michael Schlesinger, which can be watched here. For more information about Rosenberg's Traveling Artist Studio and upcoming pottery classes, follow her Facebook page here.
The Wisconsin Singers are taking the stage at Wisconsin Lutheran High School on Sunday, January 26, at 3:30 p.m., with the Wisco Kids Show Choir as their opener. In their 57th year, the Wisconsin Singers show features captivating vocals, stunning choreography, and an electrifying 10-piece band. Tickets are $10 (senior/students) and $15 (adults) and available online here or by calling the WI Singer's box office at 608-886-6801.
WLHS has partnered with CESA 6 for Youth Apprenticeship (YA) to help support Academic and Career Plans (ACPs) for our students. Students who sign up for this program will be assigned a career coach to help onboard, counsel, and support them throughout the program. If you are interested in attending a virtual information session about YA with CESA 6, click here to register.
In addition, for juniors, a recruitment and informational session about YA will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, during flex period, with YA Coordinator Ms. Amy Richter. If you have any questions, E-mail Ms. Richter at arichter@cesa6.org or make plans to sign up in your flex account as the date approaches.
Find My Future Summer Camp at WCTC is an exciting hands-on summer camp is open to all students entering grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Explore your interests, and discover new and exciting careers in areas like culinary, health, manufacturing, emergency medical services and more. Please click here to learn more.
MKE CRE is an in-person, week-long program for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The program is dedicated to helping high school from underrepresented backgrounds take charge of their future and provide knowledge about career opportunities in commercial real estate. Students will learn what it takes to design, build, manage, own, and sell commercial real estate and develop generational wealth! This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will provide students in-person instruction from one of the top real estate programs in the country, as well as the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in tangible and hands-on experiences through site visits and intentional interaction with amazing real estate professionals working locally and across the country.
The program is co-produced by NAIOP Wisconsin and the Marquette University Center for Real Estate. Student participants will attend the program and stay at the Marquette University campus. There is no cost to students thanks to our generous scholarship sponsors! Please click here to learn more and apply.
Waukesha County Technical College offers Dual Enrollment Academies for the pathways below to support student ACP's and WLHS Career Pathways. Please click here to learn more.
Boys in grades 10-12 who are interested in ministry are encouraged to register and attend an event at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in February. Please click here for information and registration.
The Wisconsin Lutheran High School Dinner Auction will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025. To participate in some pre-auction fun and receive updates, request to join the WLHS Auction Facebook group page here. For information about sponsorships and donating items, visit wlhs.org/events.
Career-based learning experiences (CBLEs) are transforming education by connecting students with real-world job experiences. Through internships, apprenticeships, and mentorships, students gain hands-on skills that complement their academic knowledge and boost their employability. Employers benefit too, as CBL programs provide access to a skilled talent pool and offer valuable insights into potential hires.
Across the country, schools are expanding career-focused initiatives to meet the demands of the modern workforce. By partnering with industries, these programs are helping students gain experiences. As the job market evolves, career-based learning is equipping students with the tools they need to succeed in the workforce, ensuring a stronger, more skilled future workforce. Please click here to read about two students who have seen success with CBLEs through WLHS!
The Construction Skills class builds one or two sheds each spring semester and is looking for people who may be interested in having a shed built for them. Here are a few things we would ask if you're interested in a shed: the property must have a concrete slab or deck for the shed before building, the owner must provide a trailer to transport materials, and a donation between $1,500-$2,000 is requested for the cost of materials. If interested, please contact Mr. Joel Radue at joel.radue@wlhs.org.
WLHS partners with GoKid, a leading school carpooling program, to make carpooling to and from school easier for our parent community. We now have a designated page on our website here with more information and instructions to get started. Contact Director of Admissions Mr. Brad Wetzel at brad.wetzel@wlhs.org with any questions.
On Tuesday, January 14, WLHS welcomes to the lunchroom Chef Amanda Barns to serve her chef display meal of penne matriciana, Italian salad, and focaccia bread. In addition, Chef Barns will also be working with the culinary classes as well as preparing the dinner for our Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday evening. Taher, our food service provider at WLHS, sends a traveling chef to our school throughout the year. We are happy to welcome back Chef Barns.
College Goal Wisconsin provides free information and assistance to families completing the FAFSA. College Goal Wisconsin is offering both in-person and virtual FAFSA Completion Events starting in January 2025.
To register for a FAFSA Completion Event or to request additional information, please refer to collegegoalwi.org.
WLHS will participate in the second year of the University of Wisconsin's Direct Admissions program which will begin in the summer of 2025. Juniors will automatically be enrolled and can opt out at a later date if needed. School Counselors will meet with students in January and April to explain the program in detail as more information is shared with WLHS from the state. If you would like to learn more about the program please click here. If you have further questions please reach out to Mr. Davis, Director of Student Services.
Students at Honey Creek Hall gathered together for their annual Christmas celebration filled with festive activities and holiday cheer. The evening featured gingerbread house decorating and Christmas-themed treats while students participated in a Christmas Bingo game.