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Prairie Staff Appreciation Week

by: Erin Mayrand

Hello Prairie Elementary Families! We are looking forward to celebrating our amazing staff during Staff Appreciation Week (May 4th-8th). We need your help! We are hoping to collect donations to purchase items for the week, and any amount you can contribute would be great! Your contribution will ensure we can spoil our staff with breakfast, lunch, treats, gifts, and other surprises all week (plus a few times throughout the school year)! Thank you for supporting our staff and FTO!

Prairie Elementary School

Waunakee, WI

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1st Brigade Band - Civil War History Music Presentation

by: Danielle Werkheiser

Our 5th-grade students have a unique opportunity to learn about history through a live performance by the 1st Brigade Band, a Civil War reenactment group based in Watertown. According to their website, "In 1864, eighteen men from the Brodhead Brass Band enlisted in the Union Army and became the 1st Brigade Band, 3rd Division, 15th Army Corps. The 'Tradition of Excellence' that these men established more than 150 years ago continues today." We are excited to bring the band to our school in May. To make this experience possible, we kindly request your support in fundraising. We aim to raise $1000 to cover the expenses of bringing the 1st Brigade Band to our school on May 1st. Any contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your consideration and support! Sincerely, WIS 5th Grade Teachers

Waunakee Intermediate School

Waunakee, WI

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Project Graduation 2026

by: Barbara Salverson

Project Graduation is the culminating celebration hosted by parents and the community for the Waunakee Community High School graduating class. Studies have shown that the highest number of teen drunk driving fatalities occur on graduation nights. Project Graduation is the alternative to keep our kids safe. Graduation is a time of celebration, high hopes, and lasting memories. Project Graduation is a SUBSTANCE FREE party for WCHS seniors held at the high school following the graduation ceremony on June 7th, 2026. It will run from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. It boasts a variety of activities and entertainment including a hypnotist, caricature artist, volleyball tournament, and much more. In addition, food is served and prizes are awarded at the end of the night. As always, adult volunteers will chaperone the event. We hope you will demonstrate your support of this event by making a financial contribution. We are grateful that the Waunakee community and surrounding area businesses have traditionally endorsed our efforts to provide a safe environment in which the senior class can celebrate graduation night together. Thank you in advance for helping continue this endeavor!

Waunakee Community High School

Waunakee, WI

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"Walk in Our Shoes" Fun Walk/Run

by: Gina Holmes

On Sunday, March 1st, Waunakee Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Mental Wellness Club (MWC) are hosting a fun walk/run at the Waunakee High School called “Walk in Our Shoes.” “Walk in Our Shoes” is an event that will bring awareness to teenage mental health. Check-in for the walk begins at 9 am, while the walk officially starts at 10 am. The outdoor path will be a mile loop next to the high school and around the soccer fields. On that outdoor path, you will find informational signs and a water/food station along the way. The indoor path (which takes place in the high school) has mental health booths with activities and also informational signs. Our mental health booths will be giving out prizes, along with sharing ways you can support our youth. Walkers are allowed to do both the outdoor and indoor paths, and can even do them several times if desired! We highly encourage each participant to RSVP for our walk via this Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AEA829A6FBC70-61996467-walk While the walk is free to participate in, it is our goal to raise money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). All proceeds go to support and benefit the lives of teenagers all across Dane County! Come “Walk in Our Shoes” on Sunday, March 1st! We cannot wait to see you there!!

Waunakee Community High School

Waunakee, WI