Kimberly High School August 2025

Dear KHS Families,

I hope you’ve had a fantastic summer filled with relaxation, adventure, and quality time with family and friends. As we prepare for the start of a new school year, this newsletter includes important information to help you and your student(s) get ready for a successful year ahead.

I’m excited to kick off another great year at KHS and look forward to seeing many of you during picture days and other events throughout August.

Enjoy the remaining weeks of summer, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

With great Papermaker pride,

Mrs. DePeau

August:

7 - Picture Day - 7:30 am to 11:30 am & 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm

14 - Picture Day - 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Say Cheese Anywhere flyer

September:

2 - First day of school

2 - Network Photography at KHS until approximately 9:00 am to take pictures of students unable to make Picture Days

26 - Early release

Each year the Kimberly Area School District must inform all families and staff of certain

information. The updated Public Notices document can be found on our website at

https://www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/departments/pupil-services/notices

If you need a printed copy, you can request one from any school office or the District

Administration Office.

The dates for Picture Days at the high school are Thursday, August 7th and Thursday, August 14th. Families may go to any school to have their pictures taken, with the exception of high school students who must go the the high school as their IDs are programmed to scan into the building. Please use this Picture Day link to sign up for a time.

The Network Photography Prepay Store is now open. You are able to pick and pay for your picture package in advance! Click the link below, or scan the QR Code.

Network Photography Prepay Store options for Kimberly High School

KHS Picture Days are:

Thursday, August 7th from 7:30 am to 11:30 am & 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Thursday, August 14th from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm

KHS student parking permits will be available for sale during Picture Days at KHS. The cost of the permit will be $60. Students must currently have their driver's license in order to receive a permit. The cost of this permit has increased in price due to the increased expenses for parking lot repairs, maintenance, snow removal costs and rental of the church parking lot. This parking permit form can be filled out in advance to save time. Please also see our parking lot document for information regarding parking areas and regulations.

Infinite Campus announced it is switching payment processors for all online payment functions in the Campus Portal. This will have no impact on how payments are processed, however you will need to update the following:

Add Payment Method(s):

• Your information will NOT automatically be transferred over to ensure the security and confidentiality of your data.

• Add credit/debit card information or bank accounts.

• To validate bank account information there will be two options:

1. Automatic Validation - You’ll be prompted to log into your bank to validate your account.
2. Manual Validation – 24-48 hour manual confirmation process before the account will be activated.

• If you need assistance adding payment methods, please follow these instructions.
  
  

Update Recurring Payments:

• To ensure the security and confidentiality of your data, your recurring payments will NOT be transferred.
• Add any recurring payments you previously had set up and use the new payment methods you created.
• If you need assistance with recurring payments, please view these instructions.

There are no other changes in the way you will experience online payments.

There also are no longer any fees associated with credit card payments through Infinite Campus.

The Kimberly Online store will be open August 1st through August 14th. Purchase your Kimberly gear here!

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

• Back to School: Aug 1 - 14, pick up beginning September 29
• Homecoming: September 1 - 10, pick up beginning December 15
• 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.

The deadline for submitting your senior picture for the yearbook is October 31, 2025. You can use this QR code to submit your senior picture. Please see this Senior Class Graduation & Yearbook Information document for more detailed information regarding senior photos and graduation celebration.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Kelly Jansen at kjansen@kimberly.k12.wi.us or Carrie Raminger at craminger@kimberly.k12.wi.us

Thank you to all the companies and people that made Post Prom a success! Please see this Post Prom flyer for the list of everyone that made this possible!

Updates from Student Services

CAREER PLANNING DATES FOR 2025-26

Students will meet for Career Planning on the following dates:

October 14 & 21, November 11 & 19, December 2, January 13, and February 2.

SENIORS ~ CLASS OF 2026

The following information will be helpful for seniors who are applying to a public UW System university:

The UW Help Team created a UW Viewbook to help prepare you to apply using the UW System online admission, which opens August 1, 2025. A copy of the book will be available sometime in September. Please click here to download your copy today and to find other helpful links.

FIRST YEAR/FRESHMAN APPLICATION WALK THROUGH - The Universities of Wisconsin Application for Fall 2026 term opens August 1st! Register for a live walkthrough of the application as a first-year freshman applicant. Learn how to create an account, list course information, and more! Students are encouraged to attend. Registration is required.

• Friday, August 1st from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Register here.

• Tuesday, August 12th from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Register here.

• Wednesday, August 27th from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Register here.

FAFSA - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), will open up to Seniors beginning on October 1st, 2025.

• More information regarding FAFSA can be found by visiting their website.

WISCONSIN GUARANTEE - Starting August 1, 2024, with the Class of 2025, the new Wisconsin Guarantee offers guaranteed admission to all Universities of Wisconsin for all who qualify. First-year applicants from Wisconsin high schools who are in the top 10% of their class at the end of 11th grade, or Wisconsin residents who are homeschooled and receive an ACT score in the national 90th percentile ranking or higher, or are a National Merit Scholarship finalist will be guaranteed admission to all UW universities except UW-Madison. Applications are still required.

Additionally, first-year applicants from Wisconsin high schools who are in the top 5% of their class at the end of 11th grade, or Wisconsin residents who are homeschooled and receive an ACT score in the national 98th percentile ranking or higher or are a National Merit Scholarship finalist will be guaranteed admission to UW-Madison provided that they apply and complete an application on or before the Early Action deadline. Please see this Wisconsin Guarantee document for answers to any questions you may have.

Visit the following website for more information about the Wisconsin Guarantee: https://www.wisconsin.edu/wisconsin-guarantee/

To view your student’s transcript in Infinite Campus, click on documents in the menu and under Transcript select TS with both GPA’s.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

Transcripts required for college applications and other institutions must be ordered through Xello. Log into Xello through Classlink using your Kimberly Google Sign-in

• Under Quick Links (top right), click on College Planning

• Click Create Your First Application/New Application under College Applications

• This is not a college application

• Search your college/university

• Select your college/university and click next at the bottom right.

• Click on Application Method: Choose Institution from list

• Select Admission Type: Choose any option

• Select Application Deadline ~ Choose a date you want the transcript to be sent and then click create in the bottom right. There is a 48 hour processing time for all transcript requests.

• Click Request on transcript tab (Your transcript will now be processed).

Contact Student Services if you have any questions. Any transcripts requested are sent electronically. If a university has an application tracker, it may take 1 - 2 weeks to show up on the tracker.

Please see this 2025-2026 ACT Exam Date document for National Test dates and deadlines. Students must register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org. Fee waivers for the ACT are available for students who qualify. Please email your counselor to request a fee waiver. Also, all juniors will take the state required ACT Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

WISCONSIN EDUCATION FAIR

Mark your calendars! You will want to attend the Wisconsin Education Fair at UW-Oshkosh on Tuesday, September 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m or at St Norbert College on Wednesday, September 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. These are excellent opportunities for students to meet with representatives from many colleges/universities, technical colleges, vocational/trade schools and the military. Students must pre-register at https://www.wefs.org/register-for-fairs/. You can register for any in-person events and log in during the virtual events to chat as well. You will not be able to register at the site of the fair. After completing the online registration, please print and bring the barcoded pass to the fair. College representatives will scan the barcode to receive student data that is always correct and legible.

SAVE THE DATE

FVTC OPEN HOUSE 2025

Tuesday, October 7, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, all FVTC locations. Click HERE for more information. Application fees are waived at this event for current Seniors only.

FVTC EXPRESS ADMISSION DAYS 2025

Click HERE for information on various Express Admission Days held at multiple FVTC locations.

NWTC OPEN HOUSE 2025

No date has been published yet for Fall of 2025 but click HERE for tour information.

COLLEGE PLANNING STRATEGIES PRESENTATION FOR GRADES 10-12

Need help with planning to pay for college? Then you will want to attend the Thrivent's College Planning Strategies Presentation for Parents & Students being offered virtually on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. This free workshop is open to all grade levels, but will be most useful for grades 10-12. It will help to address parents’/students’ questions regarding the steps to take when planning for the future. Topics will include: Financial Aid, School Selections, the Admissions Process, and etc. Advance registration is requested so we can send you the link to join.

Date: Wednesday, September 24, Time: 6:00 p.m. CST - a link will be sent prior to the event.

Please click here to register. You only need to complete one registration per household.

Please call Student Services at (920) 687-3024 with any questions.

CAPP ONLINE APPLICATION REMINDER

Just a reminder that if your child is planning on taking a CAPP class for college credit through the UW-Oshkosh CAPP program, students need to fill out an online application by July 31, 2025 for the Fall semester and December 20, 2025 for the Spring semester. This is a UW-Oshkosh requirement. This deadline is for both first and second semester students. Step-by-step instructions for completing the application can be found here: https://uwosh.edu/capp/. There is no fee to apply, registration will be completed with your CAPP teacher the first day of class.

If your child is not interested in taking the CAPP class for college credit, they do not need to do the online application and will remain in the course earning high school credit only.

SCHEDULE RELEASE & SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS FOR 2025-26

Final student schedules for the 2025-26 school year were released to students and families on August 1st. As schedules were released to students and parents in May, the opportunity to request changes was provided at that time.

Schedule change requests will be accepted for the following reasons only:

1. A student passed a summer school class (e.g., English 9, Math 1), and no longer needs this class on their schedule.

2. A workplace co-op or youth apprenticeship was arranged during the summer months and a schedule is required to reflect this opportunity.

3. A student is credit deficient or missing a class that is required to graduate and needs to add this to their schedule.

If a schedule change is necessary, please pick up an Add/Drop Form in Student Services. All forms must be completed (parent/guardian signature) and returned to Student Services by August 18th at 3:00 PM.

HOW TO MAKE A SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST

At times, students may find it necessary to make changes to their schedules and it's important to understand the process and guidelines for submitting a request.

1. Schedule Change Policy

Before submitting a request for a schedule change, it's essential to identify why you need the change. Please review the options below before making a request. Changes will depend on the enrollment size of the class you're dropping and the class you're adding.

• I am requesting to take a block off.

• My teacher suggested a change.

• My schedule contains a class that I have already taken and passed.

• I have a class that I cannot take because I am missing a prerequisite.

• I am missing a required course for graduation, or I am credit deficient.

• I have obtained a job for my youth apprenticeship.
  
  

2. Important Information to Keep in Mind

• Schedule Change Window: Schedule changes will be considered only until the end of the third day of each quarter, but students are encouraged to review their schedule in early August and request a change ASAP. After that time, changes will only be made under special circumstances. If a student is dropping a semester-long course between quarters, they are required to have a conversation with their teacher and have their teacher sign their drop form.

• Grade Impact: If you drop a class after the add/drop period, a grade of "WF" (Withdrawn Failing) will be issued. This grade will affect your grade point average (GPA) and could impact your class rank.

• Online Course Request: After submitting your add/drop form, you must complete the required online skills course to enroll in an online class. Failure to complete the skills course will result in your request being denied, and you will remain in your current schedule.

3. Submitting Your Request

If your reason meets the criteria for a schedule change, complete an add/drop form (available in Student Services) and submit it with any required documentation. Be sure to include your reasoning and supporting details. Staff will review your request, and any approved changes will appear in Infinite Campus. Until your schedule is updated, you must attend your current classes to avoid unexcused absences.

4. Note to Seniors

Colleges seek to admit students who challenge themselves by taking a rigorous curriculum throughout high school. Before requesting a schedule change, make sure to get permission from all colleges/universities you've applied to. Changing your schedule without their consent may jeopardize your acceptance status. Universities have stated that if you're already accepted and change your schedule without their approval, you may lose your acceptance offer.

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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 Reduce 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