Kimberly High School May 2025

Hello KHS families,

There is so much to celebrate this month! As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to take time to recognize the incredible effort our students and staff have put into recent testing. Kimberly High School earned its highest ACT composite score since the state required all juniors to take the ACT. From the ACT and PreACT to the MAP and Forward exams, their dedication has been evident. While we cannot release official school scores, we are already seeing remarkable growth from individual students and across our school community. I’m proud of the persistence and commitment our students show each and every day.

We’ve also had some outstanding achievements outside the classroom:

• DECA students represented Kimberly at the highest level at the ICDC conference in Orlando, FL.

• Our music students performed incredibly well at State Solo and Ensemble.

• KHS had 64 total events. 48 of those events earned a 1st division rating.

• 11 events were nominated for an Exemplary Performance Award. Julia Schultz was selected as a recipient of the Exemplary Performance Award. Congratulations Julia!

• Over 500 students will be taking more than 700 AP exams this month—best of luck to all!

Next week is Staff Appreciation Week, and I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for our incredible staff. The dedication, care, and professionalism they bring every day make KHS a wonderful place to learn and grow. I hope you’ll join me in recognizing their efforts and finding a moment to share your appreciation.

We are also gearing up for graduation and other end-of-year milestones. Please mark your calendars for these important academic events:

• National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
  Sunday, May 4th – 4:30 PM – KHS Auditorium
  (Invitations have been sent to new inductees.)

• Senior Awards Night
  Wednesday, May 28th – 6:00 PM – KHS Auditorium

• Graduation Ceremony
  Wednesday, June 4th – 6:00 PM – KHS Gymnasium
  We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2025!
  
  

Finally, thank you for your support throughout this school year. The accomplishments of our students—in academics, the arts, clubs, and athletics—are the result of a shared commitment from students, staff, families, and our entire community. The energy, passion, and dedication that fill our halls are truly inspiring.

Wishing everyone a strong finish to the school year and a restful, joyful summer ahead!

With great Papermaker pride,

Mrs. DePeau

Principal

May:

4 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

9 - Early Release

10 - Prom

21 - Choir concert 6:00 pm

23 - Cap & Gown distribution during Career Planning in the Indoor Facility

26 - Memorial Day - no school

June:

4 - Graduation

5 - Last day of school for grades 9, 10 & 11

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony - The community is invited to the NHS Induction Ceremony on Sunday, May 4th, at 4:30pm in the KHS Auditorium. No tickets are required.

SAY CHEESE ANYWHERE! This "Say Cheese Anywhere" flyer shows the dates for the 2025-2026 Picture Days. Sign up links will be sent later in the year.

Please visit the KASD website to access the Notice of Educational Options for children who reside in the Kimberly Area School District.

Post Prom 2025 Details

Date: May 10th, 2025

Time: 11:39 pm to 1:30 am

Location: Kimberly High School

Cost: Free, included with purchase of Prom ticket

See this Post Prom Flyer for more detailed information

Mark your calendars for the Fall Sports Informational Meeting. This meeting is mandatory for all athletes and at least one parent/guardian.

Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Kimberly High School

Sports offered in the Fall:

Cross Country - Boys & Girls
Football

Golf - Girls
Soccer - Boys

Swim & Dive - Girls

Tennis - Girls
Volleyball - Boys & Girls

We look forward to seeing you there!

Kimberly High School Students and Families,

Tentative 2025-2026 student schedules will be emailed to students’ school email accounts on Friday, May 23rd. These tentative schedules will contain a student’s classes, but not the teacher names or room numbers. Final schedules will be released in August that contain those details. The classes in the schedule released on May 23rd will remain the same in August, but the order and semester or term for those classes could change. Please note, where a lunch is positioned in a schedule is not yet finalized.

A window to request schedule changes will run from the start of the school day on Tuesday, May 27th, until 3:00 PM on Friday, May 30th. Schedule change requests will be considered on a limited basis and for the following reasons only:

1. A senior is missing a course that is required for graduation.

2. A clerical error was made and a duplicate course was placed into a schedule.

3. A schedule does not contain enough credits and a student is requesting a course to fill that space.

4. A student is missing a required course such as a physical education course, or a grade-level English course (i.e. English 10 for a sophomore is not in the schedule, etc.).

5. A student is missing a required prerequisite for a course that was placed into their schedule

Schedule change requests will not be accepted for the following reasons:

1. A student wishes to have a class during a different time during the day.

2. A student wishes to have a specific lunch.

3. A student wishes to take their physical education class during a different quarter due to a sport.

Please note, due to the volume of requests, counselors are unable to respond to calls or emails about a requested change. Students will know the status of a requested change following the August release date.

Thank you!

KHS 9th and 10th grade students will have MAP testing at some point between May 12th - May 23rd in their English and Math classes. Please see these documents for more information.

MAP Testing Letter

MAP Testing Information

SAVE THE DATES: June 9 - June 27th

KHS will offer Drivers Education and Physical Education as well as several Credit Recovery Courses for students in need. These classes will all run the first 3 weeks of June between the hours of 8:00am - 12:00pm.

Please see this KHS Summer School Flyer for the details of classes offered and registration links.

Join us for the 22nd annual event hosted by Kimberly Area School District. Proceeds support drug- and alcohol-free activities and education for students in our district and community.

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at High Cliff Golf Course, Sherwood.

Use the QR code on the flyer to register or find us online at: https://birdease.com/ForeOurKidsGolf

When dropping students off at the start of the day in the font of the school or picking them up in the front of the school at the end of the day please remember the following:

• Please don’t utilize the left lane to pick up or drop off students. This will help with backups within the parking lot and create a safer environment.

• Please be patient as a large number of new drivers with limited driving experience are entering and leaving the parking lot.

• Full-time online learning for grades 5K-12
• Registration April 28th - May 23rd

www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/departments/online-learning

The Darboy Kiwanis Club and the Times Village announce the KHS Student of the Month!

May Student of the Month - Payton Muszynski

These students continuously exemplify KHS values and were chosen by staff to recognize their above and beyond behaviors.

George Mooren

Grady Oasen

Morgan Saari

Sidney Best

Keep up the great work!

Graduation Celebration is the time-honored drug and alcohol free Post Grad Party. Seniors should register now for the best after party filled with food, games, prizes and fun!

See the instructions to purchase this on Infinite Campus through the "School Store".

Please see the Class of 2025 End of Year Letter/Checklist for important information and dates for seniors.

There are many reasons to celebrate during this time of year. Please encourage the youth in our community to make good decisions. There is no safe way to host a teenage drinking party. We invite you to join the national preventative movement “Parents Who Host Lose The Most.” Free yard signs are available at the main offices at Kimberly High School and J.R. Gerritts Middle School.

Triumph Program

The Triumph Program is a short-term (typically 9-12 weeks) mental health intervention for students in grades 9-12 from Kimberly, Kaukauna, and Little Chute High Schools. The Triumph program provides a balanced approach to address student mental health needs while supporting their academic progress. With a small academic class size, individualized therapy, daily group sessions, and focused academic support students are able to be fully supported and succeed. Students attend Triumph for a half day programming (Blocks 1 & 2 or Blocks 3 & 4) and Kimberly High School for the other half of their day. Triumph programming is offered free of charge for qualifying students in these districts. The Triumph program was established in January of 2017 and has served over 400 students. If you believe your student would benefit from the Triumph program, please reach out to your child's school counselor for more information.

Career Planning/Resources

Juniors UW HELP 2025 UW System Fall Workshops - UW HELP is excited to announce future fall dates for the 2025 UW System Fall Workshops. These are free and informative for students. Please check out the website for future dates

GPS Education Program- GPS Education Partners is a program that works in collaboration with KHS to support students (juniors and seniors) through work-based learning. As part of the GPS program, students are able to balance education with real-world experience. Students spend part of the day in a classroom setting at an education center and the other part of the day working directly with a business partner. If interested in learning more please refer to https://gpsed.org/ or contact Student Services.

Assessments/Exams

The PSAT will be offered to the Class of 2027 - at KHS on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The PSAT may be a good choice if a student is planning on going to any out-of-state colleges and/or plans on taking the SAT. Students who are in the top 25% of their class are also encouraged to take the PSAT to compete for the Merit Scholarships. Some local scholarship programs also require a PSAT on the application and certain parents' places of employment require it for scholarships. Cost is $20.00. Fee waivers are available for the PSAT if needed. To register, students should mail payment in the form of a check made payable to Kimberly High School Student Services, 1662 East Kennedy Avenue, Kimberly WI 54136, made payable to KHS, by Friday, May 16, or students can drop a check off in the main office.

Testing Accommodations for the PSAT ~ If your student requires testing accommodations, please contact Carrie Raminger at craminger@kimberly.k12.wi.us

Note: Test materials will be ordered in advance so registering by May 16, 2025, will guarantee your student a testing spot.

College Prep for Parents: What to Expect as Your Kid Navigates Life After High School

No doubt about it: Graduation is a giant accomplishment (for your kid - and for you!) and a huge step in your child’s life. But no matter where life takes them next, they will continue to need your support as they navigate their journey through their first few years of adulthood.

You know life can be a roller coaster at their age. Are you prepared to help your child ride out the ups and downs?

Get a preview of what to expect and practical tips for helping them along the way in this 1 hour webinar, led by College Life Coaching experts Kristine Nicolini, Ph.D. and Erin Elliott, MBA.

Limited spaces are available. To reserve your spot, complete this interest form today: https://forms.gle/VjEKXmWpeKtx3Jwi6

Parade of Graduates

Parade of Graduates Permission: Seniors and Senior Parent(s)/Guardian(s) - On May 29th, seniors will be visiting one of the elementary schools in the Kimberly Area School District in their cap and gown. Students will leave KHS at 9:30am and return at 10:45am. If you do not want your student participating in the Parade of Graduates event on May 29th, please reach out to Student Services by May 9th. Thank you!

Senior Awards Night

Senior Awards Night will be on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the KHS Auditorium. This event recognizes students who have received a local scholarship and will be presented by the gifting organization. Students who have a presenter for their award or scholarship will receive an invitation letter to attend, which will be sent two weeks prior to May 28th.

We understand there are other scholarships/awards that may not be presented in person.These scholarships are not able to be recognized at Senior Awards Night due to time constraints, but will be included in the graduation program.

Seniors - Students and parents of the Class of 2025, you will no longer have access to Infinite Campus after mid-June. If you need a copy of your grade report for insurance or other various reasons, you won’t have access to the account. Please make sure to print off a copy of your transcript for future reference if you will need it.

Dual Credit Transcripts

CAPP Transcript (UW-Oshkosh)

https://uwosh.edu/capp/students/transferring-credits/

Transcript (UW- Green Bay)

https://www.uwgb.edu/registrar/transcripts/

• Order the transcript after completing the class. For example, you are a senior and completed a CAPP class during your junior year.

• Send to the college that you are attending in Fall.

FVTC Transcript

https://www.fvtc.edu/academics/academic-records/fvtc-transcript

• Unofficial Transcripts can typically be printed from your school account(FVTC)

AP Scores

https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sending-scores

• If you are attending a school where you did not choose to send your scores to, log into your College Board account and request to send scores to your school.

• If you have questions about your AP account, contact Mrs. Raminger - AP Coordinator.

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May 6th, 8th & 13th 4:00-6:00 at Janssen Elementary – All Three Days

No Experience Necessary.

We welcome students who are willing to work hard and try their best.

Color Guard is a non-competitive summer & fall sport that works as an extension of the band

by performing routines with flags. We perform at each home varsity football game, the

homecoming parade and the Appleton Christmas Parade.

Practices are typically Tuesdays and Thursdays after school

from July through November.

For more information:

 visit https://kcolorguard.weebly.com or

 email coach Laura Airis at kcolorguard@gmail.com

Medication Pick-Up: If your child has medication stored at school, please pick it up from the school office by June 5, 2025.

• Medications will not be sent home with students, except for over-the-counter medications, epinephrine devices, and inhalers.

• Any medications not picked up by June 5, 2025, will be disposed of.

For Students participating in Summer Activities (band camps, sports camps, swimming, classes at JRG/KHS sites): Your child’s medication will not be sent to these locations. Please plan to ensure any emergency medication is available. In the event of a medical emergency, 911 will be called.

Emergency Medications:

Emergency medications kept at school are only available during school hours. They will not be accessible before or after school. Parents and students must ensure emergency medication is available for school activities outside regular hours, such as clubs or sports. If there is an emergency and the student does not have their medication, 911 will be called.

Immunization for future 12th Graders:

If your child is starting 12th grade for the 2025–2026 school year, they will need 1 booster dose of the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine. If your child received this immunization, please provide documentation to the school office. If our records show your child is missing any required immunizations, you will receive a notification from the school in the fall.

*Please note that students who did not receive their 1st dose of MenACWY-containing vaccine by age 16 should only receive 1 dose.

Below are the links for our Free and Reduced Lunch program. If you are approved for Free and Reduce lunch, and would also like to have fees waived, it is necessary to also fill out the Sharing of Information form.

Monthly Food Service Newsletter

Free and Reduced School Meals - Application

Free and Reduced School Meals - Information

Free and Reduced School Meals - Sharing Information with Other Programs