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Please note, if you intend to apply for:

• Scholarships – the application window is December 1-31
• Tuition Assistance – the application window is December 1-31
• Milwaukee Parental Choice Program – open enrollment is February 3-20
• Wisconsin Parental Choice Program – open enrollment is February 3-April 17

Congratulations to this year's Grade School Spelling Bee place finishers from Grades 5-8, and thank you to all students who competed!

WLHS is your host for the annual 5th-8th Grade Spelling Bee, which will be held on Monday, September 23 for grades 5-6 and Wednesday, September 25 for grades 7-8. Please speak with your grade school principal for more details. We are un-bee-lievably excited to see you then!

Eighth grade students, be on the lookout for Mr. Brad Wetzel, Director of Admissions! Mr. Wetzel plans to visit your classroom during September and early October to discuss details about the admissions and application process for the 2025-26 school year at WLHS. The admissions process opens on Tuesday, October 15. Click here for more details.

Tryouts for Jr. Vikings Girls Basketball will be held this September at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. Tryouts are open to girls entering grades 3-8 this fall and will be held Saturday, September 7 for grades 3-6 and Sunday, September 8 for grades 7-8. Registration for tryouts closes today, Thursday, September 5, at 4:00 p.m. Click here for more information.

Jr. Vikings Dance is for girls in grades 1-8 will take place for six weeks on Monday evenings from September 9 - October 14 at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. Girls will be divided into two teams (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8) and will perform at select Jr. Vikings Football games. Click here for more information and to register today.

The WLHS Vimeo channel is a great way to watch daily chapel services. These 18-20 minute services allow you to worship with our students and commit to a worship routine in your life. If you subscribe to the WLHS Vimeo channel, a notification will be sent to your E-mail when videos are uploaded. Click here to subscribe or start watching previous chapel services from this year.

In 2018, we identified ten biblical characteristics that guide and encourage the WLHS family in our walk as disciples of Jesus Christ. We call it “The Wisco Way,” but really, it is our Savior’s way. In addition to weaving these traits into chapel messages and homeroom discussions, we ask students and staff to nominate individuals in any grade who noticeably live these attributes. Each month, one boy and one girl whose actions model that month’s Wisco Way characteristic are acknowledged with a Viking Christian Leaders Award and our thanks for helping us sustain a culture that places a high priority on biblical values. Click here for previous Viking Christian Leaders.

Join the families of the Wisconsin Lutheran High School Conference for a free, fun night at the NEW Zeitler Stadium at Wisconsin Lutheran High School on Friday, September 13, starting at 5:00 p.m.! As part of our PK-12 partnership, WLHS is sponsoring a tailgate party before the varsity football game against Grafton High School, at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the game, boys and girls of all ages will get to participate in activities on the field as well as face painting. Click here to RSVP by Wednesday, September 11.

Jr. Viking tryouts for boys basketball will be held this August at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. Tryouts are open to boys entering grades 3-8 this fall and will be held August 15-18, depending on grade level. More information and a registration link for tryouts will be available in July. Please click here for more info.

Congratulations to this year's Grade School Spelling Bee place finishers from Grades 1-4, and thank you to all students who competed!

Join the Jr. Viking Band Program! Students entering 5-8th grade in the fall of 2024 are eligible to start learning how to play a musical instrument through the Jr. Viking Band Program. Grade School Band auditions are on May 20-21. Open house and registration nights for the program will take place on September 3 and 5, 2024 at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. Click here for more information. Meet the directors, try out different instruments, and get signed up for the program on one of those two nights. Learning to play an instrument is a lifelong and beneficial activity that we welcome all 5-8th grade students to try! Questions? Contact the Jr. Viking Band Program Director Danny Hafenstein at daniel.hafenstein@wlhs.org.

The Wisconsin Lutheran Jr. Vikings Baseball program will be holding tryouts for the 2025 season for U8-U14 on Monday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 24. Players need to be 8-14 years old as of Sunday, May 1, 2025. Prospective new players should have at least one year of experience or more of competitive baseball experience. Please click here for tryout information, and follow our Facebook page.

Girls in grades 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th are invited to tryout for Wisco Juniors Volleyball. Tryouts will be held on Monday, May 6 (5th & 7th grades) and Wednesday, May 8 (6th & 8th grades) at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. Fall volleyball league plays from September-October. Please visit wlhs.org/jrvikings and click under Volleyball > Wisco Juniors tab for more information.

Parents and students of the Class of 2028 are invited to the Future Freshman Parent Night on Wednesday, May 1, from 6:30-7:45 p.m. The format for this evening gives you the opportunity to learn more about Wisconsin Lutheran High School and how we will serve you and your student. Of special note, an overview of WLHS athletics and related topics by our athletic director is one of the presentation options. Please note this presentation is mandatory for any student and his or her parent(s) who plans to participate in athletics.

We were very grateful to have 14 of our conference partner schools, consisting of 198 5th-8th graders, participate in this year's grade school math track competition! Congratulations to this year's team and individual place finishers, and thank you to all students who competed!

To the parents of our incoming freshmen Class of 2028 — you should have received your first issue of the WLHS Weekly E-news yesterday! The Weekly E-news is delivered to your e-mail address every Wednesday during the school year. Please keep us informed of any e-mail address changes, as this is the communication tool used to convey information and upcoming events at Wisconsin Lutheran. WLHS encourages feedback to help us make our communication with you more effective. Please contact the Central Office at 414-453-4567 with any comments or questions.

It’s time for the annual Wisco Creatives Art Contest! The contest is open to all students in K3-8th Grade, and the subject matter of your art is up to you. All submissions will be included in our annual WLHS Art Show this year. Prizes will be awarded to the top two pieces in each age range. Directions on how to submit artwork along, examples of mediums, and info about the art show can be found here. The deadline for entries is Friday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m.

If you intend to apply for the WPCP, please click here to begin the application process. Required proof of income and/or residency needs to be submitted by Thursday, April 18 to choice@wlhs.org. Please contact our admissions office if there are any questions.

Jr. Vikings Strength & Conditioning is holding a spring program for 6th-8th grade boys and girls wanting to run faster, jump higher, and throw farther while learning proper technique. The program runs from March 19-May 9 (no sessions on March 28 and April 2 & 4) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Click here for more info and to register.

Disney's The Little Mermaid is coming to our WLHS stage on Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 3 at 1:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 9, at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased online here.

Saturday, March 2 is Royalty Night! All young princesses and princes are invited to wear their favorite princess or prince costume to the Saturday night show. Join us before the show at 6:15 p.m. to meet the cast, and get your picture taken on stage after the show! We hope to see you there!

Looking for a productive and fun experience for your grade school children this summer? Summer camp at Wisconsin Lutheran High School allows students to explore a wide choice of activities and interests in a Christian setting. Camps include a variety of sports, art, theater, music, robotics, and more! For more information, visit wlhs.org/explorers.

On Thursday, March 14, Mrs. Schuessler and Mr. Wetzel welcome all 4th and 6th graders and at least one parent/guardian (mandatory) to attend their FREE annual “Make a Splash” event at Springs Water Park (formerly Country Springs Water Park) in Pewaukee. A formal parent presentation will take place from 6:00-7:00 p.m., and students are welcome to use the water park from 4:30-9:00 p.m. Click here to register by Thursday, March 7!

6th-8th graders are invited to the WLHS Trades Fair on Thursday, January 18, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Approximately a dozen trade professionals from local companies, including Argon Industries, Toshiba America Energy Systems, and Glenn Rieder, will meet with students to share their experience and insight about potential careers. As part of the event, staff from Student Services will be on hand, along with teachers from the school’s Trade and Technology Department, to answer questions and help guide students with information on career-relevant classes.

2024 Open Enrollment starts on Thursday, February 1, and is for all families wishing to utilize the Milwaukee (MPCP) or Wisconsin (WPCP) Parental Choice Program for the 2024-25 school year.

Calling all boys currently in 4th-7th grades who are interested in playing tackle football in a Christian atmosphere! WLHS would love to have you be a part of our Jr. Viking Football program. Click here to find out more about our program and register for the upcoming season.