BIG FOOT HIGH SCHOOL

🌟 Exciting news from Big Foot High School! 🌟 Senior Brice Acup has enlisted in the U.S. Navy and will be joining the Advanced Electronics Computer Field (AECF)! 🇺🇸🎓 "Brice is an outstanding example of the character we value," said his recruiter. We couldn't be prouder! - US Navy Recruiter 👏✨ Let’s celebrate Brice’s new adventure!

BIG FOOT UNION HIGH SCHOOL Walworth, Wisconsin PRESS RELEASE Big Foot Union High School Board of Education is looking for a board member from the Village of Walworth. The Big Foot Board of Education's formal replacement process will include: 1) Informing district constituents of the vacancy a. the board vacancy will be posted at Walworth Elementary School. b. the board vacancy will be officially noticed via a press release. c. the board vacancy will be officially noticed via posting on the main office lobby window. d. the board vacancy will be posted electronically via Facebook and the BFHS website. 2) All interested constituents are asked to apply in writing to the district's main office (attention: Doug Parker, District Administrator) no later than Friday, February 28 @ 5:00 PM. 401 Devils Lane, Walworth, WI 53184 262-394-4501 drparker@bigfoot.k12.wi.us Please include in your application letter your qualifications, background, experience, and reason(s) for applying. 3) All interested constituents will be considered by the Board of Education at a Special Meeting to be held on March 3 at 6 pm, and one candidate will be appointed. The Big Foot Union High School Board of Education would like to encourage all interested community members of voting age living in the Big Foot Union High School District in the Village of Walworth to apply for this vacancy

The Big Foot FFA hosted lunch today in the teacher's lounge for their annual National FFA Week Teacher Appreciation luncheon. The menu included BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches Macaroni and Cheese Pasta Salad Fruit Beverage Dessert The Big Foot FFA Officer Team Jacob Dykstra Evan Henningfeld & Reid Henningfeld ( not available for photo) Rebecca Konkel Gavin Baxter Alex Bender Tyler Weeks

Last Friday, Big Foot High School Students enrolled in Spanish classes were treated to the cultural dish of churros. As the students ate the tasty treat, they learned how churros were made and how they could make them themselves.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kevin Thays Phone: 608-850-3566 Email: thaysk@wsmamusic.org Web: www.wsmamusic.org Local Students Participate in District Solo & Ensemble Festival WAUNAKEE, Wis. (February 17, 2025) – Students from area schools will participate in a Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) sanctioned District Solo & Ensemble Music Festival hosted at Big Foot High School on Saturday, March 8, 2025. During the festival, which is free and open to the public, students will perform vocal and instrumental solos, duets, trios and small ensembles before an adjudicator. WSMA music festivals annually attract thousands of students from middle, junior high and high schools throughout Wisconsin. The festival will draw students from a number of area schools, including Big Foot High School, Catholic Central High School, Clinton High School, Elkhorn Area High School, Elkhorn Area Middle School, Fontana Middle School, Lake Geneva Middle School, Our Redeemer Lutheran School, Reek School, Sharon Community School, Walworth Middle School, Williams Bay High School and Williams Bay Junior High School. Neal Raskin, music director from Big Foot High School, will be serving as the festival manager. “WSMA is proud to support music educators as we work together to provide quality music education experiences for students. Our long-standing festival programs encourage well-rounded musicians who develop deeper understanding through performance preparation that culminates in comprehensive feedback from a qualified adjudicator. Opportunities for reflection and consideration of new ideas is invaluable for musical growth,” said WSMA Executive Director Laurie Fellenz. WSMA music festivals support school music programs as part of a comprehensive education by encouraging the study of quality music literature; motivating students to prepare and perform to the best of their abilities; improving students’ understanding of music literature and concepts (performance through understanding) and providing a performance assessment to improve individual and group achievement. For more information on WSMA, go to www.wsmamusic.org. # # #

REVISED BIG FOOT UNION HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING held in Library Board Room Monday, February 17, 2025 Open session 6:00 PM Closed session 5 min following Open Session, approximately 7:00 PM Persons needing special accommodations should call (262) 275-2116 at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting. Click on the link below for the agenda https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3869/BFUHSD/5307440/BFHS_Agenda_for_2-17-2025.doc.pdf

BFSN episode 16! Exciting News! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWXDSg959WY

February 15th is School Resource Officer Day. We are lucky to have the support of our school district to staff an Officer in our school. Officer Pohlman works with the district to maintain a safe setting in our schools so that teachers can focus on teaching and kids can focus on learning. Thank you to School Resource Officer Pohlman for the work that you do!

Congratulations to the parliamentary procedure team from Big Foot high school FFA on placing first at the district meeting. They will be moving onto sectionals. 1st row Gianna Kud, Rebbeca Konkel, Tyler Weeks 2nd row Evan Henningfeld, Gavin Baxter, and Jacob Dykstra.

Today the students in Spanish Classes (1, 2, 3, 4 & AP) will be learning about the history of Churro. "Churros are a world-famous fried dough pastry that is said to have originated in Spain at the end of the Middle Ages. However, their exact origin is somewhat debated. It is widely believed that churro may actually have its origins in China where Portuguese merchants first tasted “youtiao” — “oil-fried stick” — a golden-fried salty delicacy. The Portuguese then recreated this treat back home and added sugar. In neighboring Spain, shepherds would fry strips of dough and coat them in sugar to give them an easily portable snack during their long journeys in the mountains. Over time, the shepherds came to call the delicious sweet pastry “churro” since the shape reminded them of the horns from the Navajo-Churro breed of sheep".

Beating the winter blues with a week full of appreciation! This past week, NHS brought the energy with fun themes and thoughtful gifts to celebrate our incredible teachers. A small token of our appreciation for all that the staff does for us-thank you to all the staff who make a difference every day! The days themes: • Tuesday: Donut forget how much we appreciate you! • Wednesday: You hap-PEN to be INK-redible! • Thursday: Thank you for putting your HEART into teaching Friday: No matter how you SLICE it, the Big Foot staff is awesome!

Congratulations to Big Foot high school FFA member Callie Lohse on receiving 2nd place at employability skills she will advance onto sectionals

✨ Celebrating our amazing staff at Big Foot High School this month! 🌟 Shoutout to our committed Student Service duo, the fantastic FACS department team, and our dedicated District Office staff! 💪❤️ We are so grateful for the support they provide to our students every day! What are your favorite ways to appreciate educators? 🤔 #BigFootPride

GENEVA LAKE WEST ROTARY HONORS "OUTSTANDING SENIOR" PHILLIPS, Big Foot High School Class of 2025 senior Abigail Phillips was the featured guest "Outstanding Senior" honoree at the Geneva Lake West Rotary Club's Feb. 6 noon luncheon meeting at Chuck's Lakeshore Inn, Fontana. Burlington native Phillips, who moved to Walworth three years ago, is a 4-year 4.0 GPA High Honor Roll student and National Honor Society member. Currently a member of Student Council and a reporter for the Big Foot Sports Network, Phillips was a freshman and sophomore year athlete in basketball and softball. In addition to volunteering in the community through Big Foot, Phillips is also a volunteer working with middle school students at Fontana Elementary. Looking to tap her "creative side," Phillips plans to study marketing at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.

GENEVA LAKE WEST ROTARY HONORS "OUTSTANDING SENIOR KAMMMERMEIER Big Foot High School Class of 2025 senior Jack Kammermeier was a featured guest "Outstanding Senior" honoree at the Geneva Lake West Rotary Club's Feb. 6 noon luncheon meeting at Chuck's Lakeshore Inn, Fontana. A Linn resident Kammermeier, is a National Honor Society member and a 4-year Honor Roll student. A 4-year cross-country and tennis athlete, Kammermeier serves as Secretary and an Executive Board member of the Big Foot Student Council. In addition to community volunteerism through Big Foot, Kammermeier is also a volunteer at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Lake Geneva. After graduation, Kammermeier plans to study engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis with a career goal working in the field of biomedical engineering.

Students in Mr Roehl's Accounting Principles class played Accounting Monopoly earlier this week. Apart from the traditional game that you know and love, students worked with a partner to journalize every transaction they made, including buying properties, renting expenses, renting revenue, Passing Go Revenue, and other financial activities to simulate real-world accounting practices.

🎉 Big Foot teachers are thrilled to recognize our incredible students! Each month, we nominate two shining stars for our Student Spotlight program, showcasing those who exemplify our Portrait of a Graduate characteristics. 🌟 This month's winners are here! #StudentSpotlight #CelebrateSuccess C - Josh Bendle H - Emma Roehl I - Callie Lohse E - Humberto Nova F - Clemente Olague S - Bryan Escobar Garcia

Big Foot High School is excited to partner with First National Bank and Trust to honor two exceptional seniors for the month of February. Joshua Bendle and Clemente Olague were nominated by our faculty for embodying the core values of CHIEFS PRIDE. Joshua was nominated for his creative problem solving skills and Clemente was recognized for being a fully responsible leader. Along with being honored as Students of the Month, Joshua and Clemente were awarded a $25 gift card from First National and will be invited to the year-end celebration, where they will meet the monthly awardees from other nearby school districts. Thank you to First National Bank for partnering with us to celebrate these well-deserving students. Pictured: Lynda Spotz: Representative from First National Bank and Trust, Joshua Bendle, Clemente Olague, Jessi Vorpagel: Representative from First National Bank and Trust, Stacie Sheppard: BFHS Director of Pupil Services

Due to the significant snow forecasted for tomorrow, Big Foot High School will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. All after school events will be cancelled, including BF Recreation activities. Thursday will be an even block day schedule (Periods 2,4,6 and 8).

Due to the significant snow forecasted for tomorrow, Big Foot High School will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. All after school events will be cancelled, including BF Recreation activities. Thursday will be an even block day schedule (Periods 2,4,6 and 8). Be safe!