Kimberly High School November 2025

Hello Kimberly High School families,

I hope this message finds you well. It’s hard to believe the first quarter is already ending. Reflecting on the past few weeks, I am filled with pride for the dedication shown by our students and staff every day. Visiting classrooms is a wonderful reminder of the incredible learning and engagement happening here. Additionally, many of our juniors participated in our ACT Score Release this week. Their willingness to come in over their lunch hour to meet with one of our academic ambassadors is a testament to their drive to continue to grow.

Equally impressive is our students' involvement across school life. This fall has highlighted their success! We’ve seen incredible achievements in athletics, inspiring performances in the arts, and an increase in overall participation in our clubs and activities. These successes are a true testament to their talent and hard work. Your support of your student(s) involvement at KHS makes all the difference- thank you!

The pace of daily life can be overwhelming, and that’s true for our students as well. They give their best at school, often heading straight to jobs, practice, or rehearsals. Balancing these responsibilities is challenging. Helping them manage the stresses of high school is an ongoing priority. Please continue to check in with your student(s) about their academic load, extracurricular demands, and well-being. Reach out to our administration, counselors, or teachers if we can assist with anything.

As we head into November, I encourage you to find the good in each day—whether it's sharing your gratitude, finding a laugh, or recognizing a positive impact, taking the time to slow down and reflect on the positives is important. Let’s hold on to those good things, especially during busy times.

With Great Papermaker Pride,

Mrs. DePeau

Principal

Safety is Our Collective Responsibility
At the Kimberly Area School District, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Through proactive measures, staff and student training, and strong partnerships with families and the community, we work together to ensure that safety is our collective responsibility.

See Something, Say Something
Safety is a shared responsibility. If your child ever sees or hears something that doesn’t seem right, whether in person or online, please encourage them to speak up to a trusted adult or report it right away. Working together we can prevent small concerns from becoming bigger problems. If you see or hear something after hours, don’t wait! Call the non-emergency line for your local police department to report the issue. They will get a hold of someone in the schools and make sure we address the issue ASAP. Together we can make a difference!

November:

11 - Fall Choir Concert 6:00 pm

14 - Early release - students dismissed at 11:30

20 - Jazz Band Concert 6:30 pm

27 & 28 - No School

December:

15 - Holiday band concert 6:30 pm

17 - Carols in the Commons 6:00 pm

24 - Jan 4 - Winter break

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

November - Cami Lee

How to order a yearbook: Orders for a yearbook can be placed through Infinite Campus under "Fees" on the left, then "My Accounts" on the right, and "Optional Fees" on the left. The cost of the yearbook is $55. You can also order in the Main Office with cash or check made out to KHS.

Share your photos from the year for use in the yearbook: Yearbook is always collecting photos! If you have photos from dances, clubs, sporting events, or candid photos, you can share them via this QR code.

Optional Senior Submission: Like last year, we will be devoting a few pages in the yearbook to photos of seniors as children. This year, we would like to create pages that showcase seniors on their first day of elementary school and pages that showcase seniors as babies and toddlers. Seniors can submit a photo for one or both kinds of pages. Submission is completely voluntary and space is limited. We hope to cover as many students as possible. Yearbook is collecting photos of seniors as babies and toddlers (ages 0-3) AND/OR photos of seniors on a first day of school (4K to grade 2). If you would like to participate, please use this QR code. We are collecting photos through the end of April.

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 here.

Dear Kimberly High School Parent or Guardian,

This spring all public school students will once again participate in state assessments as outlined in the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS). The WSAS is a statewide program that has outlined required assessments in core academic areas. State assessments are required by both State (Wis. Stat. § 118.30) and Federal ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Law. Required testing at the high school level includes the following:

• Pre ACT Secure - grades nine and ten

• Wisconsin Forward - grade ten

• ACT Plus Writing - grade eleven

Pre ACT Secure is an online test that covers the subjects of English, reading, mathematics, and science and is aligned to the ACT that is taken during a student’s 11th grade year, and it will include a predicted score for the ACT exam. Grades 9 and 10 will complete PreACT Secure testing on March 17th (grades 11 and 12 will not report on this day). Sophomores will also take the Wisconsin Forward Exam, a social studies test, that will be administered by computer as well. This assessment will be completed within our Career Planning schedule on April 7th, and none of the other grades will be impacted.

Juniors in the state of Wisconsin are required to take the ACT assessment. This year, that test will be held on March 10th at KHS. Juniors will be the only class to report on March 10th. Grades 9,10, and 12 will not report on that day.

The following page has each of these state testing dates listed for your convenience as well as additional testing that is conducted. Additional testing for grades 9 and 10 involves MAP testing, and this occurs within students’ English and math classes. For grade 11, students will soon be taking a practice test for the ACT. This will occur during the morning of September 26th within our half day schedule, and no other grade levels will be impacted. Please note these dates and do your best to avoid them for scheduled absences for your student.

Additional information about these assessments will be shared as the dates get closer. If you have questions about any of our assessments for the year, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Kaaren Weyers

Kimberly High School

Assistant Principal

kweyers@kimberly.k12.wi.us

920.423.4152

Please see these documents for important dates and information

KHS Important Testing Dates at a Glance

NWEA MAP Measures of Academic Progress Information Sheet

March 10, 2026 is ACT day!

The ACT is a challenging three hour test that covers English, Math, Reading, and Science. The scores matter for college admissions (technical, two-year, and university programs), military scholarship, educational scholarship, even the workforce.

The KHS ACT Preparation Program is a FREE opportunity for all 11th grade students at KHS to understand the test, analyze their performance, set appropriate goals, and train for the ACT.

All KHS 11th grade students took the PreACT test on September 26th.

Once the scores come in, our work begins!

Join our Google Classroom

View our program calendar

Great gift ideas for Papermaker Fans! Orders will be ready by December 15.

The dates for the online store this school year are as follows:

• Holiday: November 10-24, pick up beginning December 15
• Spring: March 1-15, pick up beginning April 15

Kimberly Online store

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.

• A reminder from the Outagamie County Sheriff's office - Do not pick up/drop off your children on the residential streets of Combined Locks before of after school.

Sophomores: Students will explore all of the post-secondary options. (Employment/Apprenticeship, Military, Technical College and 4-Year College). Learning about all post-secondary options will help them find a path that best fits their goals and interests. These rotations will take place during flex on October 14, 21 and November 11 and 19.

Juniors: High School counselors will begin individual Junior Meetings during the month of November and will go through February. Topics to be discussed will include the following:

• Discuss and explore post-secondary goals and options.

• Review resources related to their plan

• Academic planning and progress

• High School Transcript

• Planning Checklist

• KHS Graduation Requirements

• Junior/Senior Resources Folder

If you have any questions related to the junior meetings, please reach out to your student's school counselor.

Juniors and Seniors: Use the checklist to serve as a planning guide as you continue through junior and senior year. Reach out to your counselor with questions. (As a reminder, be sure to check with colleges on individual deadlines, etc.)

Seniors: FAFSA ~ Free Application for Federal Student Aid is open! Apply here.

Need help with FAFSA, use these resources:

FAFSA Thursdays - this resource is at FVTC, but can be used by anyone.

Sallie Mae ~ Why is the FAFSA Important? FAFSA resources that can help students/parents/guardians hit the ground running!

Student Wellness

Have you noticed that your student seems to be overwhelmed since school started and they are stressed out?

Click here to learn 8 Ways to Lower Stress while in High School.

KHS 2026-2027 Scheduling Process

It is hard to believe that we are already thinking about scheduling classes for next year. Below is a summary of the dates when information will be shared and when students will begin the process to select their courses in Xello. A more detailed plan will be shared next month.

🎓 Important Dates by Class:

Class of 2027 (Juniors)

• Jan 6: Counselor Presentation

• Jan 6 – Feb 8: Enter requests in Xello

• Jan 27 & Feb 5: Scheduling Workdays

• Feb 9–10: Final submissions

Class of 2028 (Sophomores)

• Jan 7: Counselor Presentation

• Jan 7 – Feb 8: Enter requests in Xello

• Jan 27 & Feb 5: Scheduling Workdays

• Feb 9–10: Final submissions

Class of 2029 (Freshmen)

• Jan 8: Counselor Presentation

• Jan 8 – Feb 8: Enter requests in Xello

• Jan 27 & Feb 5: Scheduling Workdays

• Feb 9–10: Final submissions
  
  

🔄 Makeup Presentation:

Jan 12 during Flextime (Grades 9–11)

🆘 Scheduling Help Sessions (Grades 9–11):

Jan 15, 22, 29 & Feb 6 | 9:12–9:43 AM ~ Students can sign up to attend during Flextime

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.

OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ON BEHALF OF THE HERB KOHL EDCUATIONAL FOUNDATION
Monday, Aug. 18, 2025

Nominations open for 2026 Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership Awards

MILWAUKEE — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership awards, honoring exceptional Wisconsin PK–12 educators and school leaders. Nominations can be submitted online at KohlEducation.org.

Each award recipient receives $6,000, and their school will also receives a matching $6,000 grant.

• Principal nomination deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
• Teacher nomination deadline: 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

Since its founding in 1990, the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has awarded more than $40 million to Wisconsin educators, principals, students, and schools. Each year, the Foundation honors 100 Teacher Fellowships and up to 16 Principal Leadership Awards statewide.

To be considered, nominees must:

• Currently teach or serve as a principal in a Wisconsin PK–12 school
• Plan to continue in their current role for at least one more year
• Be nominated by a parent, student, fellow educator, school administrator, or community member

The Teacher Fellowship recognizes educators who inspire a love of learning, motivate others, and demonstrate exemplary service in and beyond the classroom. The Principal Leadership Award honors school leaders who demonstrate outstanding administrative skill and foster a positive, collaborative school culture.

Following nomination, candidates must complete an application. Recipients are selected by a statewide panel of representatives from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, cooperative educational service agencies, education associations, and community leaders.

The Fellowship and Leadership programs are co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation, Association of Wisconsin School Administrators, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and the state’s 12 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies.

To submit a nomination, visit KohlEducation.org.

Contact: contact@herbkohlphilanthropies.org

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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 Reduced lunch, and would also like to have fees waived, it is necessary to also fill out the Sharing of Information form.

Free and Reduced School Meals - Application

Free and Reduced School Meals - Information

Free and Reduced School Meals - Sharing Information with Other Programs