Northstar Announcements

"Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success."

~~ Virat Kohli ~~

The award-winning, all-color Waukesha North Northern Lights yearbook is now on sale! Yearbooks can be ordered online at yearbookforever.com for $75.

Don’t be left out. Order TODAY!

Are you looking for the perfect way to acknowledge your graduate? Consider placing a Senior Tribute in the 2026-2027 yearbook. Senior Tributes are available as an 1/8 page, 1/4 page, 1/2 page and full page ads. Tributes appear in color and prices start at $40. Tributes include one or two photos and a personalized message. Tributes can be ordered online at yearbookforever.com through

January 31, 2027. Please contact Ms. Kamenar at 262-970-3681 or kkameanar@waukesha.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.

AVID is an elective course that enrolled students take all through high school. The goal of AVID is to prepare students for success in a global society, with all students being prepared for college if that’s what they choose to do. AVID focuses on teaching students important skills that they will use in AVID and all their other classes, including organization, note-taking, collaboration, public speaking, self-advocacy, and more. Are you interested in joining AVID second semester? Now is the time to apply!

Would you like to learn more about AVID? Check out the links below:

• North AVID One Pager

• AVID Website

AVID applications are open to current 9th and 10th graders. If you are interested in being part of the AVID program, please apply at this link. Paper copies are available in the Main Office. All applications are due on December 1st. Paper applications can be submitted to the Main Office. Once your application is submitted, we will contact you to schedule an interview. Please reach out to Ms. Murphy if you have any questions (amurphy@waukesha.k12.wi.us).

From November 9-13, National Honor Society will be collecting items for our community agencies that assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Waukesha. Here are the items we are collecting:

• Paper Towels
• Boxed Dinners
• Individual Snacks (Cheez-Its, Goldfish, Applesauce Pouches, Fruit Snacks, etc.)
• Hand Soap/Dish Soap
• Slippers (all sizes)

Drop off items in the Atrium.

Wear green on Tuesday (11/10) to show your support for helping people experiencing homelessness.

Students will explore the skilled trades through hands-on activities and career preparation.

• Dates: Every Saturday, October 31–November 21, 2026

• Time: 12–4 p.m.

• Location: WRTP | BIG STEP, 3841 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208

• Enrollment: Seats are limited and filled on a first-come, first served basis. Students can submit an interest form using the QR code on the attached flyer or through our website. After submitting their interest, they will receive the intake link and information about the required orientation.

Additional BIG STEP Builders sessions are planned for February 6–27 and April 3–24, 2027, meeting every Saturday.

Work Permits can now be done online. Parents can access the site using these instructions. Payment is made directly to the Department of Workforce Development through the application, using a credit or debit card or by ACH direct withdrawal. Once the permit application process is complete, the Department mails a paper copy of the permit directly to the employer.

International Club is celebrating the season by making thank you cards in different languages. Please join us on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th @ 2:30 in Room 706. Make a card, enjoy some snacks, and hang out with your fellow members. New members welcome any time. See Ms. Hernandez in room 706 with any questions!

On Fridays, a small group of students have the opportunity to eat lunch in the Sparky Conference Room during your lunch hour. A new group will be meeting each Friday and spots are limited. Fill out this form each week if you would like a chance to be a part of this group. You will receive an email confirmation with a pass on Friday morning if you are selected. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ms. Huron at ahuron@waukesha.k12.wi.us.

Calling all Juniors who would like to help with planning Prom 2027, please consider joining the Junior Board. We usually meet twice a month and our next meeting will be during Homeroom. We will be brainstorming potential themes for Prom. Any questions, please stop and see Mrs. Wilkum in the Student Services Office.

Future Meeting Dates

12/3

12/17

North Website

Student Handbook

Student Handbook (Spanish)

Activities Calendar

Athletic Season Information & Activities & Clubs List

North's 26-27 School Supply List

All students who purchase a parking pass will be assigned a parking space in the main lot. The cost of a parking pass is $75 per semester. All financial obligations must be taken care of before a student is issued a semester parking permit.

Parking registration is now located in the School Store. Once everything is complete permits will be assigned. Your driver’s License is required when picking up your permit. Watch for an email when to pick them up. See Mrs. Miller in the Main Office if you have any questions.

Homeroom is at the end of day from 2:30-3:05. The schedule is as follows:

• Monday: All students are released after 4th hour (2:25) and do not have homeroom.
• Tuesday: All students are required to attend homeroom for grade-level lessons.
• Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: Students can be assigned to a different homeroom teacher for extra support. Homeroom is required for ALL freshmen and sophomores to attend and attendance will be taken. Juniors & Seniors in “good standing” will be released from their homeroom and will not have an assigned homeroom in Infinite Campus. Juniors/Seniors must attend homeroom if they are assigned to one any of those days.

Per district procedures, all cell phones must be placed in a classroom caddy upon entry into a classroom and must be kept there from bell to bell.

The use of cell phones, cameras, or any other recording devices are not permitted in bathrooms, locker rooms, and any other space where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy.

Ear pods/headphones are considered an “electronic device” and are not permitted to be used in class from bell to bell.

Teachers will give visual and verbal prompts if it is allowed during independent work time.

You can find your locker information in Infinite Campus on the side menu under "Other" and then "Lockers." It will display locker number, hallway and combination.

If you have issues with your locker you can either email Mrs. Miller @ kkmiller@waukesha.k12.wi.us or stop in the Main Office.

LOCKS are NOT to be removed from your Locker. ONLY School Purple locks are to be used on your Hall locker. Lockers are to be kept locked at all times.

Backpacks may be brought to school but must remain in the student’s locker throughout the day.

Students can purchase breakfast and eat in the cafeteria from 7:10-7:30 a.m. daily.

Breakfast Prices

Please visit the following SDW Transportation Page for more information.

This program allows current high school juniors and seniors in Milwaukee to explore union construction trades through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and visits to trade halls and contractor facilities.

• Program dates: June 21–25, 2027

• Time: 8 am – 3 pm

• Required information sessions: January 6 and 20; February 3 and 17; March 3 and 17; April 5, 14, and 28; and May 12 and 26. All sessions begin at 5 p.m.

• What to bring: Students should bring a picture ID and a photo of their Social Security card to the information session. Students under 18 must attend with a parent or guardian.

• Registration: Students can sign up for an information session using the QR code on the attached flyer or through our website.

See link for detailed instructions In Infinite Campus

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_R5HVwDqUeJQc1Iptz-P7xBJzNo4U0S1/view?ts=6a1702e1

If you are new to the district and have not received your iPad, you will be contacted during the first few days of school by someone in the Library.

If your iPad was being repaired and you have not yet received it, someone from the Library will connect with you during the first few days of school.

Attention: All young men turning 18 must register with Selective Services within 30 days of their 18th birthday. It’s the law. If you don’t receive your registration materials in the mail, you can go to: http://www.sss.gov/ to register. By registering, you stay eligible for college loans and grants, job training, and Federal jobs.

Absolutely NO food deliveries for students will be accepted for any reason. All food deliveries will be turned away.

As a reminder, for safety reasons, students should not be leaving the building through the 700, field house doors, or any other door throughout the building. The only doors students are permitted to leave from and return through are the main atrium doors. Thank you for helping to keep our school safe!