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The system will be open to parents to schedule conferences until 24 hours prior to each conference date. You will know your conference times immediately after scheduling so please write them down or print. You will be able to change appointments if necessary.

If you do not have computer access, you can schedule a conference by calling or emailing Dawn Seehafer in the main office at (715) 359-6561 ext. 4021 or dseehafer@dce.k12.wi.us

Quarter and semester report cards will be exclusively available on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Digital allows for convenient and efficient access to your child's academic progress.

If you need access to the Parent Portal or would like to request paper copies of report cards, please email Melissa Barwick, Student Services Secretary, at mbarwick@dce.k12.wi.us. In your email, please provide child's name and your request.

Should you have any specific questions or concerns regarding your child's grades, we encourage you to reach out directly to the respective teacher. They are more than happy to assist you and provide guidance on your child's academic performance.

A mandatory Winter Sports Parents Meeting will be held on Monday, November 2nd, in the senior high theater. **If you attended the Fall Sports Meeting, you will only need to attend the coach's meeting at 7 p.m. If you did not, you will need to attend the 6:30 p.m. Athletic Director’s meeting as well as the coach meeting. Student athletes (Grades 9-12) are NOT required to attend.

Winter Parents/Guardians Sports Meeting Monday, November 2nd Times

• 6 p.m. to 6:25 p.m.- Infinite Campus Parent Portal registration help (optional)
• 6 p.m.to 6:25 p.m.- Athletic fee payments can be made (optional - pay online)
• 6:30 p.m. - Athletic Director's Meeting in the Theater
• 7 p.m. - Coaches Meetings (breakout rooms)

Infinite Campus Portal/Activity Registration -

https://dceverestwi.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/dc_everest.jsp -

Electronic registration needs to be completed through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. For login assistance please reach out to the Student Services Secretary Melissa Barwick at mbarwick@dce.k12.wi.us or (715) 359-6561 ext. 4251. Sports registration must be done prior to any student participating in practice and competitions and should include a valid physical clearance form. Infinite Campus is where parents will complete all forms needed for sports participation. Our requirements can be found on the high school website by clicking on Athletics and then the link under Registration. If you need assistance with Athletics, please reach out to Jenny Clark at jclark@dce.k12.wi.us or (715) 359-6561 ext. 4236.

Reminder:
Before students are allowed to participate in any sport, they must have a valid physical on file with the office AND have completed an online athletic registration. No online registration/sports physical = NO PRACTICE.

Athletic fees will be posted to students' Infinite Campus accounts prior to the meeting. Fees can be paid online through the Infinite Campus portal or turned into the senior high main office by Friday, December 11, 2026.

Questions? Please contact Jenny Clark, Senior High Athletics Secretary, at jclark@dce.k12.wi.us (715) 359-6561 ext. 4236 or Mike Mathies, Athletic Director, at ext. 4400 mmathies@dce.k12.wi.us.

WIAA Practice Start Dates

Curling - Oct. 26th @ Wausau Curling Center (transportation is NOT provided)

Girls Basketball - November 9th

Boys Hockey - November 9th

Girls Hockey - November 9th

Boys Basketball - November 16th

Boys Swimming - November 16th

Wrestling - November 16th

Ski/Snowboard Team - TBD

Student photo ID cards serve as the activity pass for all HOME athletic, drama, and musical events (excluding the Variety Show, dances, WIAA playoff games, and tournaments). It also serves as a library card to check out books and other reference materials and to enter the building during school hours. If lost, there placement cost is $10 paid in the main office. Students are expected to carry their ID card at all times.

The Wisconsin Valley Conference uses GoFan for online ticketing. Tickets for sporting events need to be pre-purchased online using this link prior to each event: https://gofan.co/app/school/WI25026.

We are also offering the following WVC Season Passes through GoFan:

• Adult WVC Pass - $90 – Good for one ADULT ticket for each regular season HOME & AWAY game within the WVC schools during the 2026-2027 school year. **This pass is not eligible for away non-conference events or WIAA post-season events.

• Family of 4 WVC Pass - $250 – Good for one ticket for each member (up to four) to each regular season HOME & AWAY game within the WVC schools during the 2026-2027 school year. **This pass is not eligible for away non-conference events or WIAA post-season events.

• High School Student WVC Pass - $25 – Good for one HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ticket for each regular season AWAY game within the WVC schools during the 2026-2027 school year. **This pass is not eligible for away non-conference events or WIAA post-season events. ID may be required at the gate.

To purchase any of the above passes or other season passes, please visit: https://gofan.co/event/1017989?schoolId=WI25026

Yearbooks ordered through January 15, 2027 at 3 p.m. are $60. Yearbooks can be purchased on Infinite Campus or in person at the senior high school main office using a credit card, check, or cash. Parents are asked to please let your student know if you paid for one and to pick it up in May. The price will increase to $75 after 3 p.m. on January 15, 2027 and cannot be purchased until yearbook distribution in May on a first come, first served basis with limited supply.

The deadline for submitting senior yearbook photos is November 13, 2026. Requirements were mailed last spring to parents and e-mailed to local photographers.

The list of basic requirements is below:

1. A colored head & shoulders photo. NO hands by face, hats, props, etc.
2. All photos need to be 300 dpi. (File saved: Student's last name, first name.)
3. A simple background is preferred.
4. No extreme angles – i.e. looking up/down at the photographer.
5. Photos need to be submitted by November 13, 2026. Photos should be sent to: srh-yearbook@dce.k12.wi.us.

Senior Ad messages with photos for the 2027 yearbook can be ordered for your senior student(s). Senior ad content and payment are due by December 22, 2026. Senior ad orders are being taken on the Walsworth yearbook website (https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/iQoSk4tVV23ILCXC3Z125aqe). Ad content and payments should be submitted through the Walsworth site. Letters with additional ad information and examples were sent out earlier this month.

Student attendance at school is one of the most significant indicators of student success. We look to partner with our families to ensure the prioritization of student attendance and success. If a student is going to be absent from school, the parent/guardian must call (715) 359-6561 Ext: 4247 or email SRH-Attendance@dce.k12.wi.us before 7:28 a.m. Otherwise written communication with a parent/guardian signature should be submitted to the Attendance Office upon the student’s return to school. Per state statute, a student may be excused for up to 10 school days. A requested absence of 1 period or more counts as a day with an absence. If absences are not communicated, or a student has a recorded absence on 10 or more days, the absence will be considered unexcused and the student may be considered for truancy processes. These processes include loss of privileges, ELT restrictions, after school detentions, Saturday detentions, truancy citations, and potential truancy court.

Student Services Team

The Student Services Team works with students to support their academic, social/emotional, and college/career goals.

School Counselors:

Jim Brickweg: Student last names A-Ge, jbrickweg@dce.k12.wi.us, x4243

Valerie Willems: Student last names Gi-La (Gr 10), Gi-Lo (Gr 11-12), vwillems@dce.k12.wi.us, x4244

Jodi Devine: Student last names Le-Sh (Gr 10), Lu-Sh (Gr 11-12), jdevine@dce.k12.wi.us, x4241

Brooke Davis: Student last names Si-Z, bdavis@dce.k12.wi.us, x4242

School Social Worker:

Brittany Burnett, bcburnett@dce.k12.wi.us, x4200

Career Experience & Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator

Manee Vongphakdy, myangvongphakdy@dce.k12.wi.us, x4250

Community Outreach and Scholarship Coordinator:

Sara Pinsonneault: spinsonneault@dce.k12.wi.us, x4326

We encourage parents/guardians to be Canvas Observers (https://www.dce.k12.wi.us/acad...nvas-getting-started) on the College, Career, and Life Canvas Page. It is one stop shop for information and upcoming opportunities. If parents are an observer, they will get emails on the 1st and 15th with a summary of upcoming events for students.

Unofficial:

• Go to Infinite Campus

• Click on “Documents”

Official:

• Request through Xello. Watch this tutorial (https://seniorhigh.dce.k12.wi....fe-ready/transcripts: or follow these instructions (https://docs.google.com/docume...Xrk/edit?usp=sharing).
  

• Common App - counselors will send it for you. You do NOT need to make a Xello request

• April and May - we will walk you through how to request a final transcript to your college as well as your DE and AP scores

Stop in Student Services if you have questions.

D.C. Everest partners with local counseling agencies to provide therapy services at our school sites including D.C. Everest Senior High. Billing is handled directly through the counseling agency and the insurance of the family. Please contact your child’s school counselor for more information about school-based counseling.

We highly encourage one parent/guardian to attend. They begin the first week of October and run through January. Please watch for an invitation to attend in the mail with your conference date and times. You will receive your invite approximately two weeks prior to the conference date. We will discuss:

• Course planning for senior year

• College and/or career planning (including Youth Apprenticeship)

• Strengths and interests

• Testing/ACT

• Questions from Student Parent/Guardian

College Planning Night for Juniors April 8th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. during Parent-Teacher Conferences (This event will be recorded if families cannot attend)

• How and when to apply to college

• Direct Admit and the WI Guarantee

• Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Requesting letters of recommendation

• Scheduling campus visits

• NCAA Eligibility

• Upcoming college/career events in senior year

New this year is the career closet located in the Career Center. Here students can find free professional clothing for job interviews, job fairs and work.

College is expensive, but scholarships are a great way to help offset the cost. Be sure to visit the scholarship page on the College, Career, and Life Ready Canvas site https://docs.google.com/docume...iPS0BZQ/edit?tab=t.0 for a list of current opportunities. The list is updated often, so check back regularly for new options. Don’t miss out—start applying today!

We want to make sure you can best support your child.

Peb xav kom ntseeg tau tias peb tuaj yeem pab tau koj tus me nyuam zoo tshaj.

Queremos asegurarnos de poder apoyar mejor a su hijo.

PLEASE see future newsletters for possible changes or the senior high webpage.

OCTOBER..........................................................

21st - Parent-Teacher Conference Appointment Window Opens, 8 a.m.

21st - PSAT/NMSQT for Interested Juniors/Seniors

28th - End of 1st Quarter

29th - No School

30th - No School

NOVEMBER.......................................................

2nd - No School

3rd - Quarter 2 Begins

11th - 12th - Parent Teacher Conferences from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

13th - Senior Yearbook Pictures Due

13th -15th - “Frozen” Musical Performances

20th - 22nd - “Frozen” Musical Performances

25th -27th - No School, Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER........................................................

23rd - 31st - No School, Winter Break

JANUARY...........................................................

1st - No School, Winter Break

4th - School Resumes from Winter Break

8th - 2nd Friday Count, VERY important students are in attendance, Altered a.m. Advisory Schedule

15th - Last Day of Semester 1/Quarter 2

15th - Last Day to PreOrder Yearbooks 3 p.m.

18th - No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

19th - First Day of Semester 2/Quarter 3

30th - Senior Ball

FEBRUARY.........................................................

18th-22nd - No School

MARCH..............................................................

3rd - Imagine

9th - Junior ACT Test, no school for 10th &1 2th

16th - ACT Make up Day for Juniors

18th - 3rd Quarter ends

19th - 26th Spring Break

29th - 4th Quarter Begins

APRIL................................................................

3rd - 4th - “How to Train Your Dragon” Musical Performances

8th - Parent Teacher Conferences 3-8 p.m.

9th - 11th - “How to Train Your Dragon” Musical Performances

14th - Sophomore Pre-ACT/Forward Exams

23rd - No School

24th - Junior Prom

26th - Senior Mandatory Graduation Meeting, Altered Advisory Schedule

MAY...................................................................

5th - Academic Scholarship Awards Night

16th - Athletic Awards Night

26th - Senior High Graduation

31st - No School - Memorial Day

JUNE.................................................................

3rd - Last Day for Students

Phone (715) 359-6561

Press 1 for the Attendance Office

Press 2 for the Health Office

Press 3 for Guidance and Student Services

Press 4 for Athletics

Press 5 for Food Service

Office Staff

Dallas Rennie - Principal - Ext. 4022

Luke Stachovak - Assistant Principal - Ext. 4240

Michael Krohn- Assistant Principal - Ext. 4237

Brittany Sepnafski– Dean of Students – Ext. 4201

Mike Mathies - Athletic Director - Ext. 4400

Tami Mlodik - School Psychologist - Ext. 4328

Dawn Seehafer - Principal's Secretary - Ext. 4021

Jenny Clark - Athletic Secretary - Ext. 4236

Melissa Barwick - Student Services Secretary - Ext. 4251

Sarah Mosure - Attendance Secretary - Ext. 4247

Karry Salber - Front Office Secretary - Ext. 4233

Alexis Hogan - Front Office & Department Chair Secretary - Ext. 4231

Kalei Brandner - Health Assistant - Ext. 4245

Heidi Bartlett - Administrative & Community Partnership Secretary - Ext. 4327

Discrimination

The Board of the D.C. Everest Area School District prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The full notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.dce.k12.wi.us/district-info/district-notices