November 2026

🍄🟫🐿️𝙂𝙍𝙀𝙀𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙎!🍂🦃
DCA Families,
Can you believe we're already heading into November? 🍁 The first quarter is behind us, the second quarter is underway, and there's so much happening at Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin! From celebrating student achievements to exploring exciting career opportunities, our DCA students have been busy learning, growing, and working toward their goals! 💛🖤
📣 This newsletter is packed with information you won't want to miss! We're celebrating our October Students of the Month, sharing important school updates, highlighting upcoming events, and providing reminders to help your student stay on track.
✅ Here's your November challenge: Don't just scroll past! Take 5 minutes to read through the newsletter, review important dates, and talk with your student about upcoming opportunities and expectations. A few minutes now can make a big difference in keeping your student on track!
🍂 As we enter this season of gratitude, we're especially thankful for our DCA families and the important role you play in your student's success. Let's make November a great month! 💛🖤
Sincerely,
Your DCA Team
DCA in the News
🚧🏗️ BIG NEWS! DCA IS MAKING HISTORY! 🎉🖤💛
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin is proud to launch the nation's FIRST hybrid Construction Academy!
This exciting program combines online learning with hands-on training, giving students the opportunity to explore skilled trades, gain real-world experience, and earn industry-recognized credentials before graduation! 🔨
💛🖤 We're not just preparing students for the future—we're helping them BUILD it!
Read the full story ⬇️
DCA Student Committments
🕐 Daylight Savings Time: Fall Back 🍂
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1st! Remember to set your clocks back one hour.
💻 DCA Students: Before logging in for school on Monday morning, please double-check that your computer's date and time have updated correctly!
Incorrect computer time settings can cause issues with accessing school platforms and joining live sessions.
Directions for checking time on K12 Computer:
Right-click the clock in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
Select Adjust date and time.
Make sure Set time automatically is turned ON.
Make sure Set time zone automatically is turned ON, or manually select Central Time (US & Canada).
Click Sync now if the time is still incorrect.
Don't Forget: Fall Break is coming soon!
Attendance
For student safety, after 1 pm, we'll send courtesy engagement notifications to the Learning Coaches of students who haven't been actively participating in school without contacting the Attendance Line first.
Agriculture & Natural Resources: Alondra Contreras
Congratulations to Alondra on being named our October Student of the Month in the AG & Natural Resources Pathway! She has started the year strong by staying on top of her work, actively engaging in class, and showing tremendous growth from last year. Her hard work and positive attitude are setting her up for a successful year. We are so proud of you, Alondra!
Construction & Engineering: Kyle Verdonschot
Kyle is a senior in the Construction and Engineering pathway. He is very active in his classes and in homeroom. Kyle excels in his academics, advocates for himself, and is prompt to fulfill expectations on time. We have seen Kyle's growth throughout his time at DCA. We are proud of Kyle and really look forward to seeing what he will do after he graduates. Congratulations to Kyle for being named our October Student of the Month!
Health Sciences: Josiah Israel
Josiah Israel demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning and a personable attitude. He is always in class on camera, goes on mic, and participates with his peers, no matter the subject matter. He brings a passion for involvement both in class and in extracurricular activities, like HOSA – Future Health Professionals. We are proud of Josiah and all he has accomplished this first month of school, especially being a new student with us. We look forward to watching his growth!
Information Technology: Abdul Adan
Abdul Adan is a wonderful example of an engaged and hardworking Business & Information Technology student. In Accounting, he consistently turns in high-quality work on time and always puts forth his best effort. He helps make class more enjoyable by actively participating on the mic and contributing thoughtful comments in the chat. With his enthusiasm for business, positive attitude, and determination to build a successful future, Abdul is truly deserving of being named our Business & Information Technology Student of the Month!
Law & Criminal Justice: Malachi Kernan
Malachi Kernan is the Law Pathway Student of the Month! Malachi brings enthusiasm, initiative, collaboration, and commitment to his learning. His communication is clear, constructive, and thoughtful, and he asks good questions both in and out of class. Malachi has been engaged and enthusiastic, and it’s been a pleasure to have him as a member of our pathway! Congratulations, Malachi!
🚨 Need Help? We've Got You Covered! 💻
Our Family Support Room is open Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (ET)—no appointment needed!
📍 Join here: https://k12.zoom.us/j/97739092933
✨ Before you join: Download the Zoom app so you can access breakout rooms and all Zoom features.
You'll also discover additional support resources, including:
📚 Help articles at help.k12.com
💬 Live Chat (often faster than waiting on hold!)
📝 How to submit a support case online
🎥 Helpful how-to videos and other resources
Don't struggle alone—we're here to help you get back on track! 🧡
Learning Coach Help Sessions
LC Corner
Have Questions? Reach out to your student's Engagement Mentor
K12 Student Engagement Opportunities
Don't wait! Get social today with some exciting student engagement activities!
K12 Student Engagement Newsletter
Check out our virtual field trips, where you can see behind the scenes of the sea turtle hospital, meet the animals at Roxy's Farm, and meet snakes and legless lizards, and more!
K12 offers students virtual competitions, including Robotics Competitions, Talent Show, Cook-Off, Writing Competitions, and more!
Register today for the K12 competitions!
What's Your Destination Day: Health Sciences
*More speakers may be added before 11/12/2026*
Get Money To Help Pay for School!
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.
What is the FAFSA?
Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. You must apply for aid every year, but with the right information in hand, it's easy.
Welcome new staff members to DCA!
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Upcoming Dates
November 11th (5:00p.m-6:00 p.m.): LC Help Session
November 12th: What's Your Destination Day: Industry Professionals
November 19th: What's Your Destination Day: Education and Training
November 25-27th: Fall Break
December 4th: Professional Development/Asynchronous day for students
December 21st - January 1st: Winter Break
January 15th: End of Semester 1
2026-2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Notification of Language Assistance Services
Any parent who is limited in speaking, writing, or reading English may request the school to provide access to services such as interpreters and/or translated documents. To request services please email Miriam Mueller-Owens at mmowens@wivcs.org. Prompt access to the appropriate services and/or translator will be coordinated.
Asistencia de idioma: Cualquier padre que se limita al hablar, escribir o leer Inglés podrá solicitar a la escuela para proporcionar acceso a servicios tales como intérprete y / o documentos traducidos. Para solicitar los servicios envíe un correo electrónico o llamar al Coordinador de ELL. Se coordinará el pronto acceso a los servicios apropiados y / o al traductor.
4721 Dale Curtin Dr
McFarland, WI 53558
Phone: 855-475-3218
email: dcawi@wivcs.org
website: http://dcawi.k12.com