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Big Foot High School

401 Devils Lane ● PO Box 99 ● Walworth, WI ● 53184-0099

Phone (262) 275–2116 ● Fax (262) 275–5117

 
 

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"It is the mission of Big Foot High School to maximize each child's learning
and develop responsible, productive citizens."

 

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Upcoming Events

Mid-Term 3

Parent-Teacher Conferences Next Monday

Parent-Teacher ConferenceThis week marks the middle of Term 3. With no school on Friday, mid-term is Thursday, February 23. BFHS will take a snapshot of grades through Thursday (R5). BFHS will host parent-teacher conferences next, Monday, February 27 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Term 3 ends on Friday, March 23, right before spring break.

Important Grading Dates

Date Event
Monday, Jan. 23 Term 3 Begins
Thursday, Feb. 23 Mid-Term (End R5)
Monday, Feb. 27 Term 3 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, Mar. 21 Last Term 3 Class Day (End R6)
Thursday, Mar. 22 Exam Day 1
Friday, Mar. 23 Exam Day 2 (End T3)
Monday, Mar. 26-Friday, Mar. 30 Spring Break

Suggested Links

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Calendar

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PowerSchool

Wednesday, February 22

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9th Hour Schedule

Thursday, February 23

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Mid-Term 3 (End R5)

Friday, February 24

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No School—Teachers' Convention

Monday, February 27

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Online Course Selection Ends, 7:30 a.m.

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Parent-Teacher Conferences,
5:00–7:30 p.m.

Monday, March 5

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Early Dismissal, 1:53 p.m.

Wednesday, March 21

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Last Class Term 3 (End R5)

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9th Hour Schedule (Mandatory)

Thursday, March 22

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Exam Day 1, (1:04 p.m. Dismissal)

Friday, March 23

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Exam Day 2 (11:01 a.m. Dismissal)

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End Term 3 (T3)

Monday, March 26-Friday, March 30

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No School—Spring Break

Monday, April 2

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Classes Resume

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Begin Term 4 (T4)

Monday, April 30

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Open Enrollment Ends, 4:00 p.m.

FCCLA Goes to State

Competition Continues in Wisconsin Dells in April

On Saturday, February 11, BFHS Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members competed in their regional competition in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Students receiving gold medals qualified to attend the FCCLA State Competition. The FCCLA will hold its state competition in Wisconsin Dells in April. Congratulations to all participants. Good luck at state!

Gold Medals     

FCCLA Members

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Samantha Roark & Emily Siordia

Promote & Publicize FCCLA

Yenifer Sierra

Fashion Design

Alma Dominguez

Illustrated Talk

Big Foot FCCLA regional competitors

Silver Medals

FCCLA Members

Category

Ireri Ramirez

Career Investigation/Fashion Editing

Dulce Marquez

Fashion Construction/Dress

FCCLA Regional Competitors

Front Row (L-R)
Advisor Shelley Hansen, Emily Siordia, and Talia Enciso.
Middle Row (L-R)
Ireri
Ramirez, Marissa Moreno, Milagros Ramirez, and Yenifer Sierra.
Back Row (L-R)
Alma Dominguez, Dulce Marquez, and Samantha Roark.

Bronze Medals

FCCLA Members

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Milagros Ramirez

Recycle Redesign

 

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Monday, Feb. 27
5:0
0–7:30 p.m.

 

Students to Select Courses for Next Year

Online, February 10 – 27, 2012

BFHS Course Selection Guide 2012-2013It's that time of year again. BFHS is asking students and parents to think about next year. During February, BFHS students will choose their preferred courses for the 2012–2013 school year.

Key Dates

Day Event
Friday, Feb. 3 Grade-Level Assemblies
Friday, Feb. 10 Online Course Selection Begins, 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16 Open Lab, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23 Open Lab, 3:00-6:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 27 Online Course Selection Ends, 7:30 a.m.

Course Selection Available Online

Begins Ends
Fri., Feb. 10, 3:00 p.m. Mon., Feb. 27, 7:30 a.m.

Suggested Links

bullet Principal's Course Selection Letter (dated 1/23/2012)
bullet Course Selection & Career Planning Guide
bullet Instructions, Instrucciones (Spanish)
bullet Frequently Asked Questions, Las Preguntas Más Frecuentes (Spanish)
bullet Planning Worksheet

 

20122013
Online Course Selection

Feb. 10 – 27

 

Open Enrollment

February 6 – April 30, 2012

Parents may now submit open enrollment applications. On Tuesday, February 21, BFHS will host an open house from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for potential open enrollment students and their parents. Come see how this small school offers big opportunities. For more information, visit our Open Enrollment page, or visit the DPI website. If you have questions regarding open enrollment, please contact our principal's secretary, Mrs. Chrys Hovestol.

Open House

Tuesday, February 21
7:00 p.m.

Key Dates

Date Event Notes
Monday, February 6 Open Enrollment Begins See application link below
Tuesday, February 21 Big Foot Open House 7:00 p.m.
Monday, April 20 Open Enrollment Ends 4:00 p.m.

Contact

Chrystel Hovestol
Principal's Secretary
401 Devils Ln, PO Box 99
Walworth, WI 53184-0099

cdhovestol@bigfoot.k12.wi.us
262-394-4406

Suggested Links

bulletBFHS Open Enrollment Page
bulletWI DPI Open Enrollment (off site)
bulletOnline Application (off site)

 

Open Enrollment

Feb. 6 – Apr. 30

 

Open House

Tues., Feb. 21
7:00 p.m.

Big Foot = Hot Spot

School Connects Campus Wi-Fi

Young woman using wireless laptopBFHS is wireless! The school converted its network infrastructure to new switches. By updating ten-year-old switches and routers and adding nearly 80 wireless access points, BFHS offers free wireless access throughout its building. It short, anyone at school can access to the Internet anytime, from anywhere.

Every classroom has wireless access. Hotspots include: the commons, the library, the auditorium, the main office, and all three gyms. Students and staff can bring their own devices and access the Internet. Visitors too can access to web-based applications without the need for an access key. BFHS will filter all users’ content.

 

BFHS is Wireless!
 

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