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DE SOTO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Summer 2015
NEWSLETTER
The Class of 2015 held the first graduation in the new gymnasium. Seniors celebrated the end of their school
year and the beginning of life after high school at the De Soto Area School District Graduation Commence-
ment Ceremony May 26. This time of year is always filled with great joy and celebration.
Seniors and all students, as well as community members, have enjoyed the new facilities provided at the De
Soto Middle/High School. The many academic and other accomplishments of students have helped our
them to prepare for their life. We are proud of the De Soto Area School District and the many great activities
both within our classrooms and outside of the schools. Look at the many great learning activities within this
newsletter such as the 4th Grade Trip to the state capitol, the 8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C., the 7th
Grade Rendezvous planned by students with great leadership from teachers and community members, Young
Authors Night at our Elementary Schools just to mention a few of the many great ways our students learn.
DE SOTO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:
Dedicated to Learning and Growth;
Striving for Excellence
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If you have any questions or comments about school activities, learning activities
or school events, I can be reached in the De Soto Area School District Office. I
am always willing to meet with community members in person to discuss the
present and future of public education locally or on the state and national level.
You can find our newsletter and much more district information at:
http://www.desoto.k12.wi.us/.
James Kuchta
District Administrator
7th Graders working with staff and
consultants planning their Rendezvous
project. Pictured from left to right are
Nate Busteed, Lydia Wilson, Trinidy
Gurske, Mr. Crandall, Mr. Gronning,
Curtis Peterson-Rendezvous
Consultant, Matthew Fruth and Alex
Boardman.
Stoddard Elementary held their
Young Author’s Night April
23rd. Many parents, community
members and staff were able to
view the projects and provide
written comments to the students.
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School District Information
2015-16 De Soto Area School Board
Back (l-r): Jess Boardman-Town of
Genoa, Dan Fladhammer-Village of
De Soto, Rick Pedretti-Town of
Wheatland, Jeff Long-Village of
Stoddard and Dean Penkalski-Town
of Bergen. Front (l-r): Kevin
Walleser-Town of Sterling, Shirley
Alton-Village of Ferryville, Kirk
Holliday-Town of Freeman and Geri
Fox-Village of Genoa.
2015-16 Board Meeting Dates
Monday, June 15 Monday, October 19 Monday, February 15
Monday, July 19 Monday, November 16 Monday, March 21
Monday, August 17 Monday, December 21 Monday, April 18
Monday, September 21 Monday, January 18 Monday, May 16
All meetings are held in the Middle/High School LMC at 7:00 pm unless posted differently and are open to the public.
School District Staff on the “run”!
De Soto Staff members
participated in the PDC 5K
and Half-Marathon on
Saturday, May 2nd.
Participating in the 5K were:
Anna Seamans, Melissa
Plaza, Nikki Egge, Heather
Stenslien, Marcie Childs, and
Brandon Ihrcke (3rd Place).
Participating in the half-
marathon were: Gretchen
Kilby (1st Place) and Ev Wick
(3rd Place).
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De Soto Middle School 8th graders enjoyed an unforgettable educational experience on this year’s trip to Washington,
D.C. They traveled to Gettysburg, Mt. Vernon, and Washington, D.C. Among the group’s many tours of historic sites
(Arlington Cemetery, Air Force Memorial, Wounded Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian Museums, Kennedy Center,
Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Iwo Jima, Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, White House, Vietnam
Wall, & Air and Space Museum), students’ favorite moments included seeing the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb
of the Unknown Soldier, and the Holocaust Museum. The class is grateful for the support of parents, staff, and
community in making this incredible trip a reality. -Mr. Crandall, Mrs. Sullivan, & Mrs. Gronning
5/10—5/14/15 DMS 8th Grade
Washington, D.C.
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Middle School Happenings
De Soto Middle School 7th Grade Mississippi Valley Gifted and
Talented Network Quiz Bowl team members include (l to r):
James Veglahn, Takoda Spears, Kyler Kuhnke, Paul Nickelotti,
Captain Pearl Sikora, Carter Steger, Nate Busteed, and Alexis
Story.
Quiz Bowl
De Soto Middle School’s 7th Grade Quiz Bowl
Team found itself vying for a first place finish in
the Mississippi Valley Gifted and Talented
Network’s quiz bowl held at Mauston High
School. Team members Nate Busteed, Kyler
Kuhnke, Paul Nickelotti, Takoda Spears, Carter
Steger, Alexis Story, James Veglahn, and team
captain Pearl Sikora, competed in the academic
competition featuring De Soto Middle School and
10 other teams. By day’s end, De Soto’s team had
answered dozens of questions from a variety of
subjects including math, science, literature, social
studies, news and sports, and had outpaced eight
other teams to find itself in the championship
round.
Facing off against teams from Bangor and
Mauston, the De Soto 7th graders worked through
the individual round, the team round, and the speed
round, and then waited patiently for the final
results to be tabulated by MVGTN judges. At the
announcement that De Soto had won the
championship round, the team cheered and high
fived each other around their table. “We were
surprised. We didn’t think we were expected to
win so we were just in shock and not really
thinking about much except that we had actually
won,” said Sikora. After handshakes with the
other teams, De Soto’s quiz bowl champions took
a moment to relish the victory and take some
photos. They were also reminded that this was the
second year in a row the De Soto 7th grade team
had taken home the championship trophy, a rare
feat for the MVGTN quiz bowl. Appropriately for
the winning team, on the return trip to De Soto
Middle School some of the team members were
treated to free lunch at Mc Donald’s, as part of the
fast food restaurant chain’s “Pay with Lovin’”
promotion. The grandmother of one of the team
members was the recipient of a “I love you,
grandma” phone call, and for that and their victory
in Mauston, the team was a winner twice that day.
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UW-Platteville Engineering Expo
On Thursday April 9th, De Soto High School students in Mr. Campbell’s Physics and Applied Science classes
traveled to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville’s Engineering Expo to take part in the Model Bridge building
contest. The balsa wood bridges were tested on how many pounds of force they could withstand before breaking.
The average load held by the bridges built by the classes was an impressive 257 pounds. Austyn Kuhnke’s bridge
tested the strongest, holding 365 pounds while weighing only 110 grams. Austyn placed 6th overall out of nearly
500 bridges. Ben Wallin placed 21st, while Alex Chapes placed 38th.
Pictured to the right are Samantha Abbot, Nick Cahalan,
Austyn Kuhnke, Alex Chapes, Jason Fremstad, Troy Paulsrud,
and Alex Stevenson. Participants not pictured include Jessica
King, Ben King, Ben Wallin, Hunter Thompson, Jakob
Hensley, and Mackenzie Buckles.
Biology Club
Highway cleanup and Tree planting
Biology club members met on Saturday, May 9th for our
bi-annual Highway cleanup. We had great weather and we
had a record number of 10 student volunteers that showed
up! It became a boys vs. girls as we had 5 of each. The girls
started at the top and worked their way down the hill and the
boys started at the bottom and worked their way up. The
girls did pick up more than half of the 2 mile stretch, but the
garbage volume was about the same, as there was more
garbage near the bottom of the hill. Most of what we picked
up was the usual beer bottles and cans, as well as lots of fast-
food containers and cigarette boxes. All together we picked
up 18 bags of garbage which we then separated into
recyclables (plastic and aluminum) and non-recyclables.
Large group
photo: L to R:
Vanessa Larson,
Saraya Board-
man, Natalie
Boardman, Tony
Boardman, Grant
Chapes, Dylan
Chapes, Ethan
Heckler, and
Denver Payton.
Also helping
(and having lots
of fun) were
Casey Fremstad
and Maddie
Stilwell.
I asked the Biology Club members what they wanted to
fundraise for this year. They had lots of suggestions and the
one that was chosen was planting a couple of trees at
Stoddard Elementary by the softball field. The hopes are
that eventually the trees will grow large enough to provide
shade for the spectators near the infield, as well as hopefully
stop pop-up balls from damaging parked cars. :) Some of the
students that helped with Highway clean-up also helped with
tree planting, and the trees were planted on Thursday, May
14th. We planted a Cathedral elm (which is resistant to Dutch
elm disease) and Redmond Linden Tree, both are known for
providing shade and growing moderately quickly. Thank
you to everyone that has brought in Kwik Trip Milk Moola
caps, which generates most of our funds, as well as people
that have brought in ink toners and old electronics that we
send to be recycled, and earn a little money as well.
Pictured left: Dylan Chapes, Natalie Boardman, and Saraya
Boardman. Pictured right: Casey Fremstad, Maddie
Stilwell, and Vanessa Larson.
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PROM 2015
The Junior Class celebrated Prom “HOLLYWOOD” style. Court pictured above from l to r: Ben Poulin & Cassidy Trussoni,
Jakob Hensley & Maddie Hermeier, Coby Gemein & Casey Fremstad, King Nick Malin & Queen Emma Penchi, Prince Lance
Buckles & Princess Julia Wiltinger, Jeff Alton & Maura Rem, and Jim Pavwoski & Ruby Lensing. In front are the junior royalty:
Oscar Johnson & Maci Krause.
Girls Softball—2015
On Thursday May 21st the Pirate softball team
beat La Farge 9-1 to finish with a 13-1
conference record and a share of the Ridge
and Valley Conference title.
Rachel Veglahn pitching.
On Monday May 11th the team wore shirts to show support
for Joe Marley and his family. The team sold shirts and
raised $500 for the family!
Defense by Maddie Stillwell.
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2015 Pirate Baseball
Darin George on the mound in Stoddard. First the pledge, then let’s play ball!
Drew Foley catching for the JV game at
home against Westby.
Track & Field 2015
Alex Stevenson warming up before a meet. Maura Rem throwing shot.
Izzy Audetat running relays at
North Crawford.
The Team is excited about the “new to us” pole vault pit. Each
vaulter had a new personal record this season!
The De Soto baseball team has had an up and down season, but as we
come toward the end of the season we have been on a roll. We are on a 3
game win streak with two games remaining in the regular season. We
received a four seed for the playoffs and we will be playing in the first
round against Kickapoo at home Tuesday, June 2nd at 5:00p.m. Our
team is really coming together at the right time of year. It should be a fun
next couple of weeks!
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Scholarship Awards for 2014-15
On Sunday evening May 4th, the De Soto Area Schools guidance department presented the 2014-15 Scholarships and
Awards to the class of 2015. The Bobst-Sallander Award was presented to Alex Stevenson. Natalie Boardman was
awarded the De Soto Booster Club Scholarship. John Cina Memorial Scholarships were presented to Alex Stevenson
and Troy Paulsrud. Natalie Boardman and Alex Stevenson each were awarded a scholarship from the Ben Oliver
Memorial. The Prairieview PTO Scholarship was awarded to Jared Parr. Marie Taylor was awarded the Stoddard PTO
Scholarship. The Zachary McCullick Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Brady Bedward. Sophie Peterson and Brady
Bedward were awarded VFW Auxiliary Scholarships. The De Soto VFW awarded scholarships to Dylan Woodman and
Brady Bedward. Brady Bedward was also awarded the New Hope Methodist Church scholarship. The De Soto Music
Boosters scholarship was awarded to Britani Kabat. The Vernon and Helen Weinberg Memorial scholarship was
awarded to Nicholas Cahalan. Anna Veglahn and Sophie Peterson were awarded Stoddard Lioness Scholarships. The
Stoddard Lions College/University Scholarship was awarded to Alexandria Chapes. Austyn Kuhnke was awarded the
Stoddard Lions Technical School Scholarship. The Student Activities Council Scholarship was awarded to Sadie
Brosinski. Alexandria Chapes and Alex Stevenson were awarded American Red Cross scholarships. Alexandria Chapes
was awarded the Good Samaritan Scholarship. The Ferryville Antique Tractor Association Scholarship was awarded to
Sophie Peterson. Sadie Brosinski was awarded the Patricia Olson Memorial Scholarship. Kaitlin Gillespie Memorial
Scholarships were awarded to Sadie Brosinski and Brady Bedward. Dan Gillespie Memorial Scholarships were awarded
to Troy Paulsrud and Alec Gillespie. The De Soto, Ferryville, Genoa-Harmony, and Wheatland Fire Departments jointly
awarded scholarships to Marie Taylor, Ashley Miller, Emily Gerke, and Brady Bedward. The River Bank Scholarship
was awarded to Anna Veglahn. Austyn Kuhnke was awarded the Lavina S. Worman Memorial Scholarship. The De
Soto Lions College/University Scholarship was awarded to Clarissa Halverson. The De Soto Lions Technical School
Scholarship was awarded to Nate Obert. Nightcrawlers Forever Scholarships were awarded to Zach Wellman and Emily
Gerke. Mackenzie Buckles was awarded the Genoa State Bank Scholarship. FabCo Cat awarded a scholarship to Jared
Parr. The National Honor Society Scholarship was awarded to Natalie Boardman. Natalie Boardman was also awarded
the Senior Class Scholarship. The Pepsi Cola Scholarship was awarded to Alexandria Chapes. Sadie Brosinski, Alex
Stevenson, Britani Kabat, and Sophie Peterson were all awarded De Soto Alumni Foundation Scholarships. Vernon
Electric awarded a scholarship to Ashley Miller. The Kerndt Brothers Bank
Scholarship was awarded to Troy Paulsrud. Austin Olson was awarded the Scenic
Rivers Energy Scholarship. The UW Madison Scholarship was awarded to Isaac
Trussoni. The Academic Excellence scholarship was awarded to Alex Stevenson.
Contributed by Greg Koelker
Alex Stevenson was recently named a 2015
WIAA Scholar Athlete. Alex was one of 32
chosen from a field of over 800 student-
athletes in the state of Wisconsin.
An awards ceremony was held to honor this
year’s recipients on Sunday, May 3rd at the
Jefferson Street Inn in Wausau. Alex attended
the program with his parents and three of his
coaches: Garrett Redman, Ev Wick, and
Lucas Gilman pictured to the left. Congrats
Alex and best of luck at UW-L!
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The De Soto Area Schools will be providing an elementary summer school program this summer for grades 4K through 5th
grade. Summer school sessions will be offered at Stoddard and Prairie View.
The school district will also be providing free breakfast and free lunch to all students in the school district during summer
school.
Session 1: Three week program from June 15- July 3 for those students entering grades K-6. Classes will run from 8:30 a.m. -
1:30 p.m. with free breakfast starting at 8:00.
Session 2: We will be able to provide free swimming lessons at the Lansing Pool again this summer for students entering
grades K-12. A three week session of swimming lessons will be offered Monday through Friday from July 6-July 24. Please
see the next page for transportation and swimming lesson times.
Session 3: Two week “Jump Start” program from July 27-August 7. Classes will run from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with free
breakfast starting at 8:00. This session is designed for students entering PK-6th grade. Incoming 4K students at Prairie View
will have class on Mondays and Wednesdays. Incoming 4K students at Stoddard will have class on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
If you would like to sign up for Summer School, please contact your school Secretary. There is still time to be a part of the
fun! The busing schedule for Session 1 and Session 3 are as follows:
June
S M T W TH F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
July
S M T W TH F S
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
August
S M T W TH F S
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Prairie View
A.M. Pick-up Schedule
7:25 Ferryville (Cheese Store & Fire Station)
7:35 De Soto MS/HS
7:45 Victory (Intersection of UU and Hwy. 35)
7:55 Red Mound (Townshop Parking Lot)
8:00 Drop-off at Prairie View
P.M. Drop-off Schedule
1:30 Pick-up at Prairie View
1:35 Red Mound
1:45 Victory
1:55 De Soto
2:05 Ferryville
Stoddard
A.M. Pick-up Schedule
7:25 Prairie View
7:30 Red Mound
7:35 De Soto MS/HS
7:45 Victory (Intersection of UU and Hwy. 35)
7:50 Edgewood Trailer Court
7:55 Genoa Post Office
8:05 Drop-off at Stoddard Elementary
P.M. Drop-off Schedule
1:25 Pick-up at Stoddard Elementary
1:35 Genoa Post Office
1:40 Edgewood Trailer Court
1:45 Victory
1:55 De Soto
2:00 Red Mound
2:05 Prairie View
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Summer School—Swimming Lessons
We are once again offering free swimming lessons for all students entering 4K-12th grade that reside in our
school district. Lessons will run from July 6-24. Students may ride the bus to lessons or parents may bring
them to the Lansing Pool. Pick-up and drop-off locations are the same as summer school.
July 6- July 24 bus schedule is as follows:
Route #1
(Stoddard Students)
AM Pick Up Stoddard Genoa Trailer Ct. Victory Lansing
8:10 8:20 8:25 8:35 8:55
9:00- 9:45 Lessons
9:45- 10:15 Free Swim
PM Drop Off 11:10 11:00 10:55 10:45 10:25
Route #2
(Prairie View Students)
AM Pick Up Prairie View Red Mound De Soto Ferryville Lansing
9:00 9:05 9:15 9:25 9:40
9:45-10:15 Free Swim
10:15-11:00 Lessons
PM Drop Off 11:50 11:45 11:35 11:25 11:10
Summer on the River
Summer on the River: June 15- July 3 at Stoddard Elementary. Class will start at 8:30 and end at 1:30. Bus
transportation is provided following the regular Summer School schedule throughout the district. Free lunch and
breakfast will also be provided.
The class will learn about a variety of topics relating to the Mississippi River. The students will have the
opportunity to be engaged in hands-on projects and will take part in several educational field trips. Please contact
Mr. Crandall, [email protected], to enroll your child or if you have any questions.
De Soto Pirate Marching Band in the Stoddard Memorial
Day Parade—May 25th.
Britani Kabat
and Ashley
Miller won best
of show at the
WASHBURN
GARDEN
EXPO 2015,
RAIN BARREL
PAINTING
CONTEST
(NOVICE
LEVEL—
MARCH 21)
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Middle/High School Summer School Opportunities
Weight Training and ACCESS
Weight Training This course is intended to build core strength and flexibility for our student-
athletes. Students will have a set program to follow on a daily and weekly basis. A mix of
circuit and strength training will be used to give students a full workout throughout the course.
This course is open to both boys & girls currently in 7th- 11th grade and will run M-F from 8
AM-11AM starting June 8th. Instructors for this portion of the course are Ev Wick, Cody
Morrison, Luke Nolte, and other De Soto staff members. The weight room will also be open
during alternate times throughout the summer to accommodate students. Check the weekly
schedule for more information.
ACCESS – (Agility, Conditioning, Core, Endurance, Strength, Speed) The focus of ACCESS is to develop strength, speed,
and overall athleticism. These workouts are tailored to specifically developing fast-twitch muscle fibers, strength and
explosiveness, as well as increasing muscle flexibility. Workouts will include speed drills, strength/core training, and flexibility
drills specific to athletes and injury prevention. This training program will also incorporate a variety of low, moderate, and
high-intensity exercises to fit the developmental needs of the individual. The workouts are challenging, but rewarding. ACCESS
will be beneficial to any athlete in any sport, but is also offered to everyone interested in getting into shape. ACCESS is open to
all students currently in grades 7-11. Each workout session will last approximately one hour and this does not include the weight
training portion. There will be three sections of ACCESS class daily starting at 8, 9, and 10 AM and will run Monday-Friday.
Please contact Ev Wick if you have any questions at 648-2227 ext. 525 or [email protected]
SUMMER WEIGHT ROOM HOURS: 8-11 AM Monday-Friday
Participation in the summer program is open to all students and is recommended by all coaches.
Credit Recovery: June 15- July 3 at Stoddard Elementary. Class will run from 8:30 to 1:30. Bus transportation is provided at
various pick-up and drop-off locations throughout the district. Please refer to the bus transportation schedule. Free lunch and
breakfast will also be provided.
This class is open to high school students who want to earn high school credits and recover credits needed for graduation for
courses where they received a failing grade. The classes will be taught through on-line courses and/or workbooks. Please contact
Mr. Ruetten with any questions by email: [email protected]
Fun Band Facts
28 of 43 6th graders are in Band (65%), of those 28 students, 19 are on the Honor Roll (68%).
19 of 29 7th graders are in Band (65%), of those 19 students, 12 are on the Honor Roll (63%).
18 of 38 8th graders are in Band (47%), of those 18 students, 14 are on the Honor Roll (77%).
6 of 34 9th graders are in Band (18%), of those 6 students, 4 are on the Honor Roll (66%).
12 of 49 10th graders are in Band (24%), of those 12 students, 10 are on the Honor Roll (83%).
7 of 40 11th graders are in Band (18%), of those 7 students, 5 are on the Honor Roll (71%).
1 of 44 12th graders is in Band (.02%), that 1 student is on the Honor Roll (100%).
Look what Band can do for your child Don’t forget to sign up for Summer Band lessons!!!
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Fourth Grade Trip to Madison
The fourth graders from Stoddard and Prairie View recently went on a field trip to Madison. We started at the Henry
Vilas Zoo. Our second stop was the State Capitol building. From the moment the students and staff walked into the
Capitol we were amazed by the beauty and craftsmanship. Everywhere we looked there was stone from a different
country, gold plated decorations, and stained glass. The students learned about the history of the Capitol and how the
different branches of government currently use the building. Our final stop was at the Wisconsin Historical Museum
where we had an hour guided tour.
We would like to thank the Parent Teacher Organizations from both schools for helping with the funding of the bus.
We would also like to thank all of the parents that went with us. It was an experience the fourth graders will
remember for a long time.
Hands on Science with Mr. Wick
Mr. Wick’s 5th grade class at Prairie View recently completed
their science unit on gravity and forces. They celebrated by
participating in the annual egg drop. The students had to
design a container that would prevent the egg from breaking
when dropped off the roof. They all did a great job using their
resources to create their containers.
The Prairie View 5th grade class also learned about
renewable energy resources in science class and had a
chance to put their knowledge to use by creating a car
that ran on wind power. A box fan was used to create
the wind power for their cars. They did a great job
with their designs.
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7th Graders Paul Nickelotti, Matthew Boardman,
Connor Ernst and Analia Arce-Johnson work
together on Rendezvous preparations.
STODDARD ELEMENTARY 2ND GRADERS VISITNG NORSKEDALEN
The Stoddard Elementary second graders took their annual trip to Norskedalen to learn about the historical heritage of
the settlers in the region they reside in. The students learned about Pioneer Life, Wildlife from skin and bones to rep-
tiles. They got to see some Archeological Artifacts, visit the onsite Museum, have a picnic lunch and go on a Nature
Walk to see Smokey the Bear.
Wisconsin’s Homecoming Queen
De Soto High School senior and Salutatorian is this
year’s Miss Wisconsin Homecoming Queen. On
May 9th Alexandria Chapes competed against other
homecoming queens across the state of Wisconsin for
a chance to win a scholarship. Alexandria will be
competing for the scholarship at the National
Competition at the Rose Theatre in Memphis,
Tennessee on July 22-25th. Good Luck Alexandria!
Julia Wiltinger
climbing the Na-
tional Guard Tow-
er during physical
education class on
May 28th..
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De Soto Area Schools Prairie View Elementary School Supplies for 2015-2016
Pre School
Book Bag (large enough for folder,
library books, and projects)
1 Folder with 2 pockets
1 Box of Markers (fine or broad)
1 Elmer’s Liquid School Glue
1 Box of Crayons (24 Count)
1 Canister of Clorox Wipes
Rest Mat (plastic/vinyl covered)
1 Box of Snacks to share with class
Extra Change of Clothes
1 Box of Kleenex
Please label clothes, book bag, rest
mat, folder with his/her name.
Kindergarten
Book Bag (large enough for folder,
library books and projects)
1 Plastic Pocket Folder
2 Boxes of 24 crayons
4 or more Elmer’s Glue Sticks
Vinyl Rest Mat (labeled)
1 Box of Snack Crackers
10-pack of Crayola Markers
1 bottle of Hand Sanitizer
1 package of Napkins
Grade One
1- Dozen of #2 Pencils
Large Eraser and Pencil Toppers
Elmer’s Glue & 2 Glue sticks
Box of 24 crayons
Expo Dry Erase Markers
Two Folders
Pencil Box
1 Bottle of Hand Sanitizer
Grade Two
1 Large Eraser and Pencil Toppers
1 Notebook paper/spiral
2 Folders
1 Dozen of #2 Pencils
Dry Erase Markers
Scissors
Crayons
Color Pencils
Pencil Box
Elmer’s Glue & 2 Glue Sticks
Markers
Grade Three
3 dozen of #2 Pencils
1 Large Eraser and 3 packs of Pencil
Toppers
Dry Erase Markers
Crayons
2 Large Glue sticks
Scissors
2 Boxes of Kleenex
2 Containers of Sanitizing Wipes
2 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer
1 - Two pocket folder
1 Ziploc bags-gallon or quart
Grade Four
Scissors
2-Dozen of #2 Pencils
Colored Pencils
Dry Erase Markers
Crayons
Markers
Pencil Box
2-Large Glue sticks
3-Spiral Notebook
3-2 Pocket Folders
1 Bottle of Hand Sanitizer
Grade Five
Scissors with point
1-Dozen of #2 Pencils
Colored Pencils
3-Dry Erase Markers
Crayons
Markers
3- Spiral Notebooks
Large Glue Stick
Ruler Metric and Standard
3-Folders
100 Index Cards
ALL STUDENTS ARE TO BRING A
LARGE BOX OF KLEENEX , BOOK
BAG AND TENNIS SHOES IF YOU
ARE WEARING HARD SOLE SHOES
ON PHY-ED DAYS.
PLEASE NO TRAPPERS KEEPERS,
THEY DO NOT FIT IN THE DESKS.
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STODDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR2015-2016
EC/4K
Large Backpack (Labeled)
Vinyl Rest Mat (Labeled)
1 Box of Crayons
1 Box of Markers
1 Two Pocket Folder (Labeled)
2 Boxes of Kleenex
2 Bottles of Elmer’s School Glue
1 Pkg. of Anti-Bacterial Wipes
2 Boxes of Snacks
Change of Clothes (Labeled)
Kindergarten
Large Backpack (Labeled)
2 Large Erasers
Vinyl Rest Mat (Labeled)
Napkins and Wipes-Anti-Bac.
2 Boxes of 24 Crayons
1 Plastic Pocket Folder (Labeled)
6 Jumbo Elmer’s Glue Sticks
1 Large Box of Kleenex
1 Box of Snack Crackers
1 Pack of Dry Erase Markers
2 Boxes of Thick Crayola Markers
2 Boxes of Thin Crayola Markers
1 Box #2 Pencils
1 Red 1Subject Wide-Lined Notebook
1 Box Colored Pencils
1 White T-Shirt (youth)
Grade One
1Box #2 Pencils
1Pack Glue Sticks
2 Large Erasers
Pencil Box (Labeled)
Crayons (24)
Grade One (cont.)
Backpack (Labeled)
Scissors
2 Boxes of Kleenex
3 Plastic Folders (Labeled)
Dry Erase Markers
1 Box Snack
1 Pack Napkins and Wipes
5 Notebooks-Wide-Lined- green, yellow,
blue, red, choice
Grade Two
Crayons (24)
Scissors
1 Box #2 Pencils and Pencil Box
Elmer’s Glue (White)
2 Boxes of Kleenex
2 Pocket Folders
1 Box Crackers
2 Large Erasers
2 Large Glue Sticks (White)
Colored Pencils
2 Wide-Lined Spiral Notebooks
2 Boxes of Kleenex
Grade Three
#2 Pencils
2 Fine point Dry Erase Markers
Scissors
2 Large Boxes of Kleenex
2 Highlighters
2 Pocket Folders
2 Pkgs. Notebook Paper & 1 Notebook
(Wide-Lined)
Eraser
1 Pencil Pouch or Box
1 Large Glue Stick
12” Ruler (In. & Cm.)
Crayons (24)
Grade Four
#2 Pencils & Sharpener
3 Notebooks-Different Colors
2 Red Pens
2 Pocket Folders-Different Colors
Crayons
Ruler (In. & Cm.)
Eraser
1 Bottle of Elmer’s Glue
2 Boxes of Kleenex
1 Pack of Loose-Leaf Paper (Wide-Lined)
Pencil Box
Colored Pencils
Yellow Highlighter
2 Dry Erase Markers
Pair of Scissors
Grade Five
2 Notebooks
#2 Pencils
Colored Pencils
Erasers
Red Pens
Highlighters
Ruler (Metric & Inches)
6 Pocket Folders
Crayons (24)
4 Boxes of Kleenex
Pencil Box
Small Scissor
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De Soto Middle School Supply List 2015-2016
6th 7th 8th
-5 two pocket folders
Red-Lang. Arts
Blue-Math
Yellow-Reading
Purple-Social Studies
Black-Explore Classes
-1 two pocket folder with prongs-
Media
-3 wide-ruled single-subject spi-
ral notebooks
Yellow-Reading
Purple-Social Studies
Black-Explore classes
-2 wide-ruled 3-subject spiral
notebooks
Red-Language Arts
Blue-Math
-2 Binders
1 ½ inches-Science
1 inch-LA
-1 package of mechanical pencils
-20 #2 pencils
-10 eraser tops
-3 big erasers
-1 package of wide-ruled loose
leaf paper
-earbuds-left in LA room
-shorts or sweatpants-PE
-tennis shoes-PE
-$5 to purchase PE shirt
-5 two pocket folders
Red-Lang. Arts
Blue-Math
Yellow-Reading
Purple-Social Studies
Black-Health
-1 two pocket folder with prongs-
Google Apps
-4 wide-ruled single-subject spi-
ral notebooks
Red-Lang. Arts
Yellow-Reading
Purple-Social Studies
Black-Health
-1 wide-ruled 3-subject blue spi-
ral notebook-Math
-3 Binders
1 ½ inches-Science
1 inch-LA
1 inch with plastic cover-Tech
Ed.
-1 package of mechanical pencils
-20 #2 pencils
-10 eraser tops
-3 big erasers
-1 package of wide-ruled loose
leaf paper
-earbuds-left in LA room
-1 package of page protectors-
left in LA room
-shorts or sweatpants-PE
-tennis shoes-PE
-$5 to purchase PE shirt if new is
needed
-5 two pocket folders
Red-Lang. Arts
Blue-Math
Yellow-Reading
Purple-Social Studies
Black-Health classes
-4 wide-ruled single-subject spiral
notebooks
Red-Lang. Arts
Yellow-Reading
Purple-Social Studies
Black-Health
-1 wide-ruled 3-subject blue spi-
ral notebook-Math
-1 Binder
1 ½ inches-Science
-1 package of mechanical pencils
-20 #2 pencils
-10 eraser tops
-3 big erasers
-1 package of wide-ruled loose
leaf paper
-earbuds-left in LA room
-shorts or sweatpants-PE
-tennis shoes-PE
-$5 to purchase PE shirt if new
one is needed
All Grades (Given to Mrs. C with name on each item)
3 boxes of Kleenex per middle school family
1 container of disinfecting wipes per middle school family
1 canned food item
Note: Individual Teachers may request specific supplies throughout the year!
Mrs. Eliason’s students do not need to purchase folders!
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River Bluff Families Against Bullying (FAB) will not be meeting over the summer months. We will
have a table at student registration on August 17th, so be sure to stop by.
Remember…no act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted; spread a little kindness where
ever you go this summer.
De Soto Football Camp
When: Friday, June 12 (Grades 5-12 for 2015-16 school year)
Cost: $20 * T-shirt sizes will be guaranteed to those who register early *
Please make checks payable to: De Soto Football
Where: The Pit
Who is involved? All football players who are interested in getting better and working on their football fundamentals. Coach
Ev has assembled a quality staff of High School and College Coaches, along with Former and Current College & NFL Football
players.
Times: Friday, June 12th 4:00 – 7:00 Tailgate dinner to follow
What is included? Day of instruction and drills with camp staff, dinner, and a camp t-shirt.
If you have any questions Call Coach Ev @ 648-2227 ext 525 School or 648-2354 Home or [email protected]
De Soto High School Supply List 2015 – 2016
2 dozen ball point pens (blue or black ink)
1 dozen correcting pens or pencils (red)
2 dozen #2 pencils (regular or mechanical)
2 Pink Pearl pencil erasers
10 – 20 folders (should cover the entire year)
10 – 20 notebooks (spiral or composition)
Loose leaf paper (3 hole)
Colored pencils
Compass
Protractor
Ruler
2 boxes of Kleenex per family
3 X 5 Index cards
Basic calculator
Individual Teachers may request additional specific supplies throughout the year.
The list above should last all year. Students should keep enough supplies at school to cover current classes
and maintain additional supplies at home to replenish as needed. This will help with locker organization.
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Age/Grade Number of Doses
PreK (2 yrs through 4 yrs) 4 DTP/DTaP/DT² 3 Polio 3 Hep B 1 MMR5 1 Var6
Grades K through 5 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td¹'² 4 Polio4 3 Hep B 2 MMR 5 2 Var6
Grades 6 through 12 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td² 1 Tdap³ 4 Polio4 3 Hep B 2 MMR5 2 Var6
STUDENT IMMUNIZATION LAW
AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS
2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
The following are the minimum required immunizations for each age/grade level. It is not a recommended
immunization schedule for infants and preschoolers. For that schedule, contact your doctor or local health department.
1. DTP/DTaP/DT vaccine for children entering Kindergarten: Your child must have received one does after the 4th birthday (either
the 3rd, 4th, or 5th dose) to be compliant. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable.)
2. DTP/DTaP/DT/Td vaccine for all students Pre K through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received the 3rd
does after the 4th birthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4 th birthday is also acceptable.)
3. Tdap means adolescent tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine. If your child received a dose of a tetanus-containing
vaccine, such as Td, within 5 years of entering the grade in which Tdap is required, your child is compliant and a dose of Tdap
vaccine is not required.
4. Polio vaccine for students entering grades kindergarten through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received
the 3rd dose after the 4th birthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also
acceptable.)
5. The first dose of MMR vaccine must have been received on or after the first birthday. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 1st
birthday is also acceptable.)
6. Var means Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. A history of chickenpox disease is also acceptable.
A Note from the School Nurse…
Dear Parents,
Summer is upon us once again. It is great to have the warm weather after our bitterly cold Winter.
Some things that need to be taken care of before the next school year are immunizations. If you have a child going into preschool,
kindergarten, or 6th grade they will likely have immunizations that are due. Please download a Student Immunization Record
form from the Forms section of the school district website http://www.desoto.k12.wi.us/ and bring it to registration or send it to
school with your child in the fall.
If your child is going into Kindergarten, they will also need a full physical, dental and an eye exam. You can get the form for your
doctor to fill out from Melissa Skildum at Prairie View, Mary Radke at Stoddard or from the Forms section of the school district
website.
If you have any questions, please let the office staff know. I will not be working in the Summer, but if anything comes up the of-
fice staff will be able to reach me. I hope everyone has a nice and safe Summer. Enjoy the wonderful weather!
Thank you,
Opal Hostert, RN
De Soto Area School District Nurse
608-648-01014
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GRADE 8
Perfect Honors:
Charles Marley
Jake Sikora
Hannah Skau
Lila Tully
High Honors:
Riley Anderson
Riggin Beck
Drew Bergum
Ava Brosinski
Karmyn Jarzemski
Elaina Klemme
Jennafer Krzewinski
Brigid Rem
Morgan Woodhouse
Isaiah Zink
Honors:
Miranda Arentz
Jadon Creger
Emily Hass
Hannah Heckler
Michaela Hermeier
Zachary Hermeier
Livia Hoff
Wendy Hoff
Brendon Knutson
Leah Meyer
Taylor Olson
Max Rodriguez
Wyatt Steven
Brock Venner
Chase Voelker
GRADE 7
Perfect Honors:
Pearl Sikora
Takoda Spears
James Veglahn
High Honors:
Analia Arce-Johnson
Alexander Boardman
Matthew Boardman
Jacob Curti
Matthew Fruth
Tymber Huebner
Michael Kunert
Tyler Larson
Paul Nickelotti
Hunter Pedretti
Alexis Story
Adam Williams
Lydia Wilson
Honors:
Alexa Boardman
Nathan Busteed
Trinidy Gurske
Kyler Kuhnke
Caleb Logslett
Kaden Pedretti
Carter Steger
Molly Werner
GRADE 6
Perfect Honors:
Trevor Lemke
High Honors:
Lily Greener
Aidan Grelle
April Haakenson
Mya Helgeson
Emma Hobbs
Emilee Koch
Kenzy Kreuzer
Dalton Kukes
Jacob Kurszewski
Brooke Lockington
Levin Mason
Alan Matson
Alec Olson
Ella Penchi
Elynn Russell-Miller
Trevor Sanding
Andrew Thompson
Lucas Walz
Jordan Young
Honors:
Austin Faulkner
Ellie Greeno
Isaac Holliday
Keith Kunert
Henry Lowen
Austin Nickolai
Quinton Nies
Alex Scoville
2014-2015 De Soto Middle School
Honor Roll 3rd Quarter
April 9, 2015
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2014-2015 De Soto High School
Honor Roll 3rd Quarter
April 9, 2015
GRADE 12
Perfect Honors:
Alexandria Chapes
Alex Stevenson
Anna Veglahn
Nicholas Wang
High Honors:
Natalie Boardman
Sadie Brosinski
Kara Fosdal
Clarissa Halvorson
Britani Kabat
Austyn Kuhnke
Austin Olson
Troy Paulsrud
Denver Payton
Sophia Peterson
Courtney Sandy
Zachary Wellman
Honors:
Samantha Abbott
Joseph Bissen
Michael Finney
Ashley Miller
Jared Parr
David Rodriguez
Damien Snitker
Isaac Strasser
Marie Taylor
Henry Werner
GRADE 11
Perfect Honors:
Bailey Gianoli
Benjamin King
Jessica King
Emily Lomprey
Benjamin Wallin
Julia Wiltinger
High Honors:
Casey Fremstad
Serena Holliday
Marissa Kunert
Vanessa Larson
Nicholas Malin
Jim Pavwoski
Benjamin Poulin
Caitlyn Quamme
Madeline Stilwell
Cassidy Trussoni
Honors:
Saraya Boardman
Coby Gemein
Jakob Hensley
Skyler Hunze
Kassidy Kreuzer
Ruby Lensing
Taylor Manders
Maura Rem
GRADE 10
Perfect Honors:
Victoria Chapes
Drew Foley
Brandon George
Roxanna Haakenson
Zachary Kuchta
Morgan Lemke
Brianna McKittrick
Grace Mitchell
Emily Scoville
Logan Scoville
Alexa Soller
Sierra Tully
Julia Wopat
High Honors:
Austin Anderson
Derek Boardman
Grace Brosinski
Conner Clements
Darin George
Cassidy Gillespie
Lila Kozelka
Katelyn Krause
Ryan Lagerman
Kameron Perry
Benjamin Rice
Julia Stalsberg
Rachel Veglahn
Lauren Voelker
Rachel Wellman
Honors:
Patrick Gillespie
Morgaine Gottbeheat
Xenia Ibarra
Dylan Johnson
Sam Marley
GRADE 10 (cont.)
Henry Ortiz
Brandon Parr
Garrit Rodriguez
Samuel Werner
Brianna Ziegler
GRADE 9
Perfect Honors:
Lane Buchner
Dylan Chapes
Sarah Knutson
High Honors:
Anna Busteed
Grant Chapes
Susanna Dammon
Joel Greener
Sebastian Hatch
Ethan Heckler
Alex Hobbs
Johanna Kunert
Evan Overby
Honors:
Anthony Boardman
Cheyanne Boardman
McKenna Daentl
Jordan Gilman
Fletcher Helgeson
Noah Jacobson
Jesse Poulin
Olivia Strasser
Jenna Trussoni
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Guidance Department News
Things for High School Students to be Thinking About
Freshman Year
First Semester– Double check, as you schedule next years classes, to make certain that you have enrolled in courses that will allow you to make choices later (trade school, college, or the work force). Don’t make choices that will limit options at a later date.
Expand Your Scope – Start looking at organizations and clubs that you’re interested in. Take an active part and expose yourself to as many aspects of the organizations as possible.
A Professional View – Talk with graduating seniors about the opportunities and challenges of high school.
Sophomore Year
Second Semester– Re-evaluate your plans. Have you decided what you want to do for a career, college or job? What you don’t want to do? If you have questions, check with counselors and teachers. If you have selected college as a strong possibility, request catalogs from schools you’re considering. Contemplate taking an interest test that gives you a clearer idea of how your abilities and interests fit into certain career fields. Ask your counselor about this.
Another View – If you have definitely eliminated a four-year college as one of your choices, check with vocational education teachers for information about appropriate classes.
Double Exposures – If you’re still not certain what you want to do after high school (and that is not unusual), keep your options open. Continue to take college-prep courses and talk with counselors about career information.
Junior Year
Second Semester –If you are interested in adding work experience to your portfolio, this is a great time to start. Apply for positions that will show college admissions officers or prospective employers how well you handle responsibility. You will be taking the ACT in March to obtain your official score for college admission to many universities. If you are college bound, start narrowing your school choices. Talk to counselors about vocational technical schools or community colleges in your area.
Summer After Junior Year – Visit prospective colleges/trade schools if possible. Talk with admissions officers, counselors, and students. Start requesting college enrollment applications, financial aid, and scholarship information. If you are headed into the workplace, try to land a job in the field that most interests you. Take on more responsibility in your current position.
Senior Year
Second Semester – If you know that you will enter the workplace after you graduate, it’s a good idea to find out what your long-term prospects are at your current job. College-bound and trade-school students should have their applications completed as acceptance deadlines and requirements are now approaching. Be sure you have completed and mailed your admissions and financial aid applications. Check in with the guidance counselor for any last minute changes. Make your decision about which college/trade school you’ll attend if you haven’t already. Enjoy your last days of high school!
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De Soto Booster Club
The De Soto Booster Club is an organization that is proud to support our students in
the De Soto Area School District. We provide encouragement and financial support for our
academic, artistic and athletic organizations. Some of our projects have included sod for the
Pit, Homecoming Tailgate Parties, Athletic Awards Banquets, banners for the new Gym,
Prom Prizes, contributions for guest speakers, Middle School Yearbook and assisting
groups or organizations with fundraising events, such as the Gun raffles.
We are looking for new members. De Soto Booster Club membership is open to all
people in the De Soto Area School District. The annual membership is only $10 per family
per year, and a lifetime membership is only $100. Lifetime members are recognized with
their names engraved on a plaque displayed in the De Soto High School.
Children of actively participating Booster Club members are eligible to qualify for a
scholarship their senior year. (Active means participating in at least 4 Booster Club Events
each year, 2 of which must be 50/50 events, during both the students Junior and Senior
Years. The other events can be monthly meetings, working at fundraisers/events, etc.).
Please join us! Complete the form below and return it to:
Teri Young, Treasurer
W405 State Hwy 162
Stoddard, WI 54658
The forms can also be returned at the Back to School Registration on August 17th or at a
Booster Club meeting. Meetings are usually the 1st Wednesday of the month. Please make
your check payable to De Soto Booster Club.
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Name_____________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
City_______________________State____________Zip_____________________
Email Address______________________________________________________
Please select one:
_____Annual membership $10
_____Lifetime membership $100
Thank You. We look forward to working with you!
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Dates to Remember
June 3 Last Day of School—Early Release
June 15 - July 3 Summer School Session I
June 15 School Board Meeting 7 p.m.
July 6 - 24 Free Swimming Lessons @ Lansing Pool
July 19 School Board Meeting 7 p.m.
July 27 - August 7 Summer School Session 3 “Jump Start” Program
August 17 Registration 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
August 17 School Board Meeting 7 p.m.
NOTICE TO ALL DISTRICT RESIDENTS: The school newsletter is not sent to all box holders. It is sent home
with students and copies will be put in the banks and post offices in the District as well as Pedretti’s in Genoa, Pronto
in De Soto, at the Red Mound Store and Stoddard Kwik Trip. It will also be on the district website at
http://www.desoto.k12.wi.us/. Please contact us at 648-0102 if you want to receive a copy of the Newsletter.
2015-2016 De Soto Area School District Registration
Please mark August 17th on your calendar for Registration for the De Soto Area School District from 11:00
a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Life Touch Photography will be available to take 4K through 12th grade student pictures.
Look for more specific details to be sent over the Summer.