Driving to school is a privilege for our student drivers. If your student wants to drive to school and park in the south student parking lot, they will need to follow the steps below and abide by our school guidelines. Vehicles must be registered. The registration cost is $25

and requires that a registration form be filled out completely (both sides) and signed by a parent/guardian. Registration forms can be obtained during orientation/schedule pick up times or in the high school office beginning the first day of school.

On Tuesday, September 5, students may bring their registration form and fee to the payment window to receive a parking sticker. Students must have stickers displayed in the back window of their vehicles by Monday, September 18 or fines will be issued.

Students are not permitted to park in front of the building, the reserved faculty spots in the south lot or in the faculty parking lot on the north side at any time during the school day. Parking without a sticker, inappropriate driving, using someone else’s parking sticker or failing to abide by the parking regulations will result in a fine, may be cause for the loss of the parking privilege, and/or possible referral to the authorities.

The only street parking (not posted for two-hour parking) is on the east side of 16th Street from Grove to Pepper Avenues. We encourage our students to use the student parking lot. Under no circumstances is parking on the street accepted as an excuse for tardiness.

- Your bus number, stop and pick up time can be found online in your Skyward Family Account. You will find a tab in the left panel named “Student Info” - click on that, and you will see “View Bus Schedule” near the middle of the page. NOTE that the system will have all transportation related changes updated by August 11, so it is best to check it after that date. Questions about your student's bus routing pick-up or drop-off specifics should be directed to Safe Way Bus at 715-423-1117. If you are a new student you should receive information by U.S. Mail concerning bus details. The District contact person for other questions related to transportation is Ann Arendt at 715-424-6700.

- Please be sure to park your bike in the bike racks, lock your bike, ride carefully, and be respectful of others.

1801 16th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids Main Office: 715-424-6750 Webpage: www.wrps.org

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1 7:35 a.m. 8:43 a.m.

2 8:50 a.m. 10:02 a.m.

3A Lunch 10:05 a.m. 10:35 a.m.

3A Class 10:38 a.m. 11:47 a.m.

3B Class 10:09a.m. 11:17 a.m.

3B Lunch 11:17 a.m. 11:47 a.m.

4 11:54 a.m. 1:02 p.m.

5 1:09 p.m. 2:17 p.m.

I/E 2:21 p.m. 2:52 p.m.

1 7:35 a.m. 8:50 a.m.

2 8:57 a.m. 10:16 a.m.

3A Lunch 10:19 a.m. 10:49 a.m.

3A Class 10:52 a.m. 12:08 p.m.

3B Class 10:23 a.m. 11:38 a.m.

3B Lunch 11:38 a.m. 12:08 p.m.

4 12:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

5 1:37 p.m. 2:52 p.m.

You have probably seen this logo on t

-shirts, sports bags, posters, magnets and

around the school. PRIDE (Personal

Responsibility In Developing Excellence) is

part of our Character Education commitment.

All students are taught school-wide

expectations and receive regular and frequent

opportunities to practice them as well as be

acknowledged when they use them. Our goal is to create and maintain

a safe and effective learning environment ensuring that all students

graduating from LHS possess the social and emotional skills

necessary for a successful future. You can view the PRIDE chart or

poster at http://goo.gl/aEjN6y. Please work with us on the home front

by encouraging these expectations. Reference the chart when you see

your child using positive behaviors and let them know you appreciate

their efforts and actions. On the flip side, when you see negative

behaviors or attitudes, talk to them about the expectations and ways

to make improvements.

Just a reminder about our student book and materials fee: Students must pay this fee if they plan to participate in any school district sponsored club, organization or sport, be eligible for the PRIDE/privilege program or participate in the senior graduation ceremony. If you have questions about your ability to pay this fee, please feel free to contact LHS administration. Fees can be paid at orientation, in the main office or online in Skyward Family Access.

There will be no increase in meal prices next school year. This year USDA allowed school nutrition programs in good financial status to request an exemption to the required

yearly meal price increase. DPI recently approved our request. Prices will continue as follows:

Breakfast (all grades): $1.25; Free and reduced students receive breakfast at no charge. Universal free breakfast will continue at Mead, Grove, and RCHS.

Elementary Lunch: $1.95 WRAMS Lunch: $2.15 EJH / LHS / RCHS / Wood Co. Alt. School Lunch:

$2.35 Reduced lunch (all grade levels): 40 cents Extra entrée (LHS and EJH only): $2.00 Extra milk or 4 oz. juice: 35 cents Semester Milk: $28.00 / semester Early Childhood Milk: $6.00 / semester Adult Breakfast $1.85, Adult Lunch $3.10

LHS students scan their student ID at the cashier station when making food purchases. The system works like a checking account. Money is deducted from the account with each transaction. Student accounts at LHS must be above a zero balance (be in the “black”) at all times. “Charging” meals is not allowed. Cash payments will be required when there is no money in the account. Parents may

view student meal purchases and deposits or make online credit card meal deposits by setting up an account in www.mymealtime.com. Credit card meal deposits update in a student’s account at the school every 15 minutes and updated balances can be viewed online in approximately four hours.

“Borrowing,” entering another student’s ID number, or buying lunches for another student is not allowed. This ensures that we have correct meal reporting for each student. In addition, we have had a few situations where parents were upset because students were buying lunch for friends. If you have questions concerning this program, please contact the main office at 715-424-6750.

Deposits can be made by sending a check to LHS Food Services, 1801 16th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494. Students can make deposits to their account with the lunch line cashier anytime from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., or by dropping it at the payment window outside the office anytime during the school day. Deposits made prior to 10:30 a.m. will be entered into student’s lunch accounts prior to lunch.

Any parent, guardian or staff member with an established profile on MealTime Online: www.mymealtime.com may opt to receive an email notification – automatically – whenever their account, or their student’s account, reaches a pre-determined “low balance” level set by the account holder.

hunger pains can be satisfied as the “Rapid River Café” will be open after school from 2:20-3:05 p.m. for snacks and beverages.

Parents may continue to call in their child’s absences to the Attendance Line at 715-424-6765 or they may report the absences through Family Access. Whichever way is easiest for your family! Simple directions to use this procedure on Family Access can be found at: http://goo.gl/km223q.

are required to have a student planner. The LHS student planner is a valuable tool when used wisely. It contains important information about our guidelines, rules and expectations, including our dress code. It also encourages goal setting, academic planning and offers valuable tips on how to be successful in school. We know our student planners will be a valuable asset in helping each student achieve success. Students receive their planners upon receipt of the $45 student book and materials fee. As a parent, take a few minutes to read the LHS student planner. It gives you a great look at how to stay on the “right path” at LHS.

are permitted during instructional time, at teacher discretion. Cell phones are allowed during school hours in the cafeteria during lunch, in hallways between classes, and in Study Hall. If a student is found using a cell phone during unauthorized times, the cell phone will be confiscated. Repeated violation or refusal to comply with these expectations will result in disciplinary actions including up to an out-of-school suspension.

are not to be worn by students during the school day. We have had this expectation for years and it has been a good thing. Safety issues are less of a factor because backpacks are not on the floor during class or in the hall during class change. There are also fewer issues with theft. Students may use backpacks to bring materials to and from school.

during the school day should be for emergency purposes only. The normal school day activities prevent us from delivering messages, items or gifts during the school day. Please communicate with your students before they leave for school for the day.

ALL WRPS families will need to verify information about their student(s) through this process. Simply go to your “Family Access” account after August 1 (where you check on your students’ grades, attendance, etc.) to take care of this. Please complete this process by the first day of school, September 5.

LHS is a tobacco-free environment for every-one! This includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes/vapor pens, and all forms of chewing tobacco. Please tell your student not to smoke. If your student does smoke or chew, encourage them to quit. If a student chooses to use or possess tobacco products on school grounds, consequences will be used to help them comply with school regulations. STATE LAW PROHIBITS THE PURCHASE OR POSSESSION of tobacco products by anyone under 18 years old.

Parents had an opportunity to complete a "Directory Data Release" form when their student(s) were sophomores, or when they first became a

student at LHS. This release allows the school district to use student names, photographs, videos, degrees and awards, etc. in school publications such as the yearbook, athletic rosters and programs, drama/musical production programs and on WRPS webpage/social media accounts. Local school districts receiving federal assistance are required to provide certain directory data (students’ names, telephone listings, and addresses) when requested by military recruiters or institutions of higher education (colleges/universities/technical colleges). If you did not return a form to restrict access within 14 days of receiving the form, directory data is used and/or released in accordance with state and federal statutes. You can change your directory data release options at any time by requesting and completing a new "Directory Data Release" form through the school office. Questions may be directed to Mrs. Russo in Student Services at 715-424-6750. ext. 4010.

This pass will be good at all home game events except hockey and any WIAA tournaments. These passes will be sold at Orientation and Schedule Pick up days this summer and then once school begins at the payment window until September 19 ONLY. After September 19, you will have to pay admission fee at the door for each event you attend.

The monthly LHS newsletters will be posted on the WRPS/Lincoln website, WR Lincoln High School Facebook page, and through Skyward you will be emailed a link to view the newsletter. If you prefer to have paper copies sent home, you will need to request this by contacting Mrs. Russo at leah.russo@wrps.net or 715-424-6750, ext. 4010.

Are you looking for some new school spirit apparel to start of your school year? If you answered yes, The Wolf Den, Lincoln High School’s school store, has just what you’re looking for. The Wolf Den will be releasing its new fall apparel and accessories line during student orientation sessions in August. New apparel items include “bro tanks”, athletic style dry fit shirts, hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, throwback t-shirts and pullovers, and much more. Baseball caps, beverage tumblers, and headbands have been added too!

Stop in and visit us during your orientation time for some great deals! We’re located just down the front hallway from the main office. Back to school hours of operation will be: Monday, August 21st: 11 AM - 7:30 PM Wednesday, August 23rd: 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM Wednesday, August 30th: 4 PM – 6 PM

A Student Club Fair will be held at the August 21 ori-entation immediately following the New Student presentation in the PAC. This will provide students with information and opportunities to become involved in the co-curricular activities offered at LHS.

WRPS Pupil Nondiscrimination Statement The School District of Wisconsin Rapids is committed to equal educational opportunity for all District students. The District will not deny any person admission to, participation in, or the benefits of any curricular, extra-curricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of a person’s gender, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, or any other characteristic protected under State or Federal civil rights laws. Please review Board Policy 411 for additional information. Incidents of discrimination or harassment should be reported to a teacher, administrator, supervisor or other District employee to be addressed or forwarded on to District Compliance Officer Ryan Christianson.

will be taken at orientation and schedule pickup. If you miss getting your picture taken, a retake date will occur on September 28. Be sure to listen to announcements for more information.

for the yearbook are an important part of Lincoln's history. Therefore, it is important to have every senior’s picture included. All seniors will have an ID photo taken at schedule pick up. This will be used in the yearbook unless we receive a different photo by December 1. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. Portraits sent to school must be a traditional professional-grade head and shoulder shot, without paraphernalia, hats, or hands in the photo. If you have any questions, check with Laura Schmitt at 715-424-6750 or email the school at yearbook@wrps.net.

orders will be taken at start of school. Please discuss whether you want your student to order a book before orders are taken. The cost are expected to be $57 if ordered in the fall, but will increase to $62 in November, and will

cost $68 in late spring. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Schmitt at 715-424-6750 or email her at yearbook@wrps.net .

LHS General Office: 715-424-6750 Principal’s Office: 715-424-6751 Student Services: 715-424-6755 Athletic/PAC Office: 715-424-6760 Office Extension Principal’s Office (Rasmussen) .... 4001 Associate Principal (Henke) ......... 4003 Associate Principal (Drake) .......... 4004 Police Liaison (Wetterau) ............. 4009 Attendance Clerk ......................... 4011 Student Services Student Services Office ................ 4020 Registrar ...................................... 4010 Stephanie Derringer ..................... 4026 Ann Felker ................................... 4023 Lisa Hoch .................................... 4027 Thomas Crockett.......................... 4022 Mary Schultz ............................... 4024 Jenna Peterson ............................. 4025 Heather Rasmussen (Virtual)........ 1055 Departments Agriculture Office ........................ 4139 Art Office .................................... 4132 Automotive Office ...................... 4141 Business Education Office ........... 4078 CCHI Office ................................ 4123 Driver Education Office ............... 4130 ELL Office .................................. 4232 Family Consumer Office .............. 4123 Language Arts Office ................... 4223 Library/IMC ................................ 4270 Math Office ................................. 4130 Music/Band Office ....................... 4160 Music/Choir Office ...................... 4163 Music/Orchestra Office ................ 4167 Nurse ........................................... 4008 Performing Arts Office ................ 4165 Reading Specialist ....................... 4200 Science Office ............................. 4254 Social Studies Office.................... 4233 Staff Development Office ............ 4072 SWD Office ................................. 4076 Technical Education Office .......... 4198 Volunteer Center.......................... 4217 World Languages Office .............. 4251 Athletics Athletic Director .......................... 4051 Athletic Director Secretary ........... 4050 Boy’s Phy Ed Office .................... 4183 Girl’s Phy Ed Office .................... 4173 Natatorium .................................. 4176 Weight Room .............................. 4182

Attendance Line

715-424-6765

September 4 Labor Day (no school)

September 5 First Day of School

September 29 Prof. Dev. Day (no school)

October 6 Homecoming Coronation/Game

October 7 Homecoming Dance

October 17 Parent Teacher Visitation

October 24 LHS College & Career Day

October 27 Prof. Dev. Day (no school)

Skyward’s Family Access is utilized for efficient, timely home-school communication. Parents/Guardians will be able to check the Family Access Message Center for announcements and upcoming events. Emails will be sent out when newsletters are posted, when 6-week progress grades can be viewed and when report cards are posted. Skylert/School Messenger is also an important communication tool that LHS uses. Both Family Access and Skylert information can be found on the WRPS webpage under “For Parents” then the corresponding links on the left. If you have any questions about how to access your student's information, contact Mrs. Russo at 715-424-6750 x4010.