Destinations Career Academy of WI

📬 Newsletter Highlights

This month is full of important updates and exciting opportunities for our students and families!

📝 State Testing

State testing takes place in March and April for students in grades 3–11, including the ACT (Grade 11), Forward Exam (Grade 10), and PreACT (Grades 9–10). Families must confirm testing dates and locations sent via email.

🔧 Spring Externship Opportunity

Students can explore careers as an operating engineer at the Local 139 Spring Externship in Coloma, WI. Registration is required, and lunch is provided.

🌟 Student & Staff Celebrations

We recognize our February Students of the Month across all six pathways and welcome new DCA staff members to our community.

📅 Important Dates

Feb. 26–27 – Asynchronous Days
March 20 – End of 3rd Quarter
March 23–27 – Spring Break

We look forward to a productive and successful spring season! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Jen Wegner

Principal

As a public school in Wisconsin, it is important for you to know that our students are required to take the state tests relevant to their grade levels. In accordance with our charter, Wisconsin Virtual Academies must support all families in adhering to the mandated testing schedule outlined by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

Learning Coaches have received an email regarding your student(s) testing date and location. Please confirm the date and location for testing.

It is critical that you confirm as soon as you receive the confirmation email so we can ensure appropriate staffing at each site.

March : ACT Testing - All Juniors

March -April : Forward Testing Window

March -April : PreAct Testing Window

Testing Information

Action ITEMS for ALL Tests

RSVP - return to the email you received from Testing Nirvana. At the bottom, click the "Click here to RSVP"
ACT - Ensure your student has a photo ID, #2 pencils, and a calculator. If your student does not have a photo ID, staff will take their picture at the testing site
Forward - Bring a headset (we will provide earbuds, but you are welcome to bring your own)

4. Pack a healthy snack and water. All students are strongly encouraged to bring a snack and a bottle of water. Please be sensitive to food allergies (avoid peanuts).

Challenges don’t define you how you respond does
Growth happens outside your comfort zone
Every setback is a setup for improvement
Mistakes mean you're learning
Small effort every day turns into big results over time
Dream big, work hard, and stay focused.

We are excited to share an upcoming Spring Externship opportunity hosted at the Local 130 (Operating Engineers) Training Center in Coloma, WI. This externship is a great chance to explore careers in the operating engineer's field, connect with industry professionals, and gain hands-on experience.

Externship Details:

Dates: Tuesday, April 28 / Wednesday, April 29 / Thursday, April 30 (Pick one!)
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Wisconsin Operating Engineers Training Center
W11584 State Highway 21, Coloma, WI
Lunch will be provided
Registration is required (see attached flier)
- Register using this link: Operating Engineers Local 139 Externship Spring 2026 Tickets, Tue, Apr 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite

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Agriculture & Natural Resources: Skyler Robotka

The Ag and Natural Resources Pathway is proud to have Skyler Robotka as the Student of the Month! Skyler has grown so much in her academic skills throughout her time here at DCA and has been willing to leverage the help of her homeroom teacher and other teachers to help keep her on track. She participates well in classes and advocates for herself regularly. Keep up the great work, Skyler!

Agriculture & Natural Resources: Rin Ferreira

Rin has been an excellent member of the DCA community. Rin is a pleasure to have in class. They regularly attend classes and complete work. They are very passionate about wanting to complete assignments on time and to the best of their ability. Rin has made great strides this year to ensure that they graduate on time and are getting the most out of their classes. Rin's future is definitely bright, and I cannot wait to see what they do in the future.

Business Management & Administration: Yaritizi Aguilar-Amaya

Yaritzi Aguilar-Amaya is a positive and motivated student who has shown strong growth since coming to DCA in September of 2025. She is committed to her education and consistently works hard to do well in her classes. Yaritzi takes pride in her learning and is always willing to put in the effort needed to improve and succeed. She also participates in the Work Based Learning program, where she gains valuable real-world experience and builds important career skills. Yaritzi has shown an interest in a future career in real estate and enjoys exploring goals that connect to her strengths. In addition, she loves art, painting, and hands-on projects, which allow her creativity to shine and help her stay engaged in her learning.

Construction & Engineering: Brycen Rodebush

Brycen is a pleasure to have in class and an outstanding member of the DCA community. He regularly attends his classes and is intrinsically motivated to get his work done. He often comes on microphone and adds valuable information to the conversation. I have no doubt that Brycen will find future success in whatever he chooses to do.

Construction & Engineering: Vinny Rosenogle

Vinny Rosenogle is an exemplar student in the Construction and Engineering pathway. He has a sunny-bright outlook on life who always seems happy to participate in class and with homeroom activities. Vinny advocates for himself and is never afraid to ask for help. He is a leader in our homeroom; we are lucky to have him!

Health Sciences: Logahn Howard

Logahn consistently demonstrates kindness, hard work, and dedication in everything they do. Her positive attitude and thoughtful nature help create a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We are so fortunate to have such a compassionate and committed member of our school community.

Health Sciences: Yamilex Borrero Sucre

Yamilex exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated Health Sciences student. They show genuine care for the subject matter, consistently engaging with lessons and demonstrating a strong desire to understand how health science concepts apply to real-world settings. When faced with challenges, Yamilex takes initiative by reaching out for help, asking thoughtful questions, and using feedback to grow. Their commitment to learning, strong work ethic, and willingness to seek support reflect both academic maturity and a true passion for the field. Keep up the great work, Yamilex!

Information Technology: Manny Adan

We are proud to recognize Manny Adan as our IT Pathway Student of the Month. Manny consistently demonstrates dedication, positivity, and leadership, especially in homeroom. He attends live sessions on a consistent basis, including homeroom and academic classes and arrives ready to engage. Not to mention that one of his classes is an 8:00 a.m. class! Manny asks thoughtful questions, shares meaningful insights, and contributes in ways that strengthen class discussions. His uplifting attitude and willingness to participate help set a positive tone and encourage others to get involved. Manny’s reliability and active engagement make him a strong representative of our IT Pathway. Congratulations, Manny, on this well-deserved recognition!

Law and Criminal Justice: Alyssa Gutha

Alyssa is conscientious, engaged, and consistently completes high-quality work. She stays organized, meets deadlines, and puts real effort into everything she does. Alyssa participates thoughtfully in class and shows a strong commitment to learning. Her consistency and work ethic make her a great fit as the Law Pathway Student of the Month!

To differentiate classes, use colored pens to color code
get a good night's sleep instead of staying up late
Use visuals, diagrams, images, mind maps
Make sure to stay hydrated and eat to keep that fuel up!
Study past papers, exams, notes, pop quizzes
Summarize in your own words – don't plagiarize work!

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 17th

🕒 Time: 12:35 p.m.

📍 Location: See your calendar

Ready to take your job search to the next level? Join us for a Job Coaching Skills Session designed to help you sharpen your professional toolkit.

We’ll cover:

Resume and cover letter tips
Interview strategies
Workplace communication and professionalism
How to stand out in today’s job market

Whether you're applying for your first job or planning your career path, this session will give you the confidence and skills to succeed. Don’t miss it!

We’re excited to share that the NE WI Kinect Collaborative Hub is opening its doors for some amazing hands-on opportunities this month! This is your chance to connect what you’re learning in school with real-world skills that can shape your future.

See calendar below to sign up for these opportunities: February 2026 Calendar of Events I Kinected Communities.pdf - Google Drive

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 go behind the scenes at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Farm Frenzy, Unlocking Mysteries of the Seas, and more!

K12 offers students virtual competitions, including Robotics Competitions, Talent Show, Cook-Off, Writing Competitions, and more!

Register today for the K12 competitions!

We are here to support all of our students in their academic, social, and career-based needs. Please reach out to us at any time with any questions or concerns!

Ms. Will

Email: kwill@wivcs.org

Supports students in the Health Sciences and Law Pathways

Mr. Mormino

Email: lmormino@wivcs.org

Call/text: 608-729-4084

Supports students in the Construction Pathway

New Counselor Holly Baur

hbaur@wivcs.org

Supports students in the Ag, Business, and IT Pathways

FAFSA

Transcript or Report Card Requests

The Early College Credit Program allows high school students in Wisconsin, both public and private, to enroll in one or more courses at a Wisconsin public or private university. Students in grades 9 through 12 can earn credit that counts toward both their high school diploma and college degree.

The Start College Now program provides high school students in grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to take college courses at Wisconsin Technical Colleges. Be sure to watch for informational sessions from your school counselor for more details!

Questions? Contact your school Counselor

More information on ECCP/SCN can be found here!

Skills USA

Skills USA is talking about some different skills and how they can be used/how they can be incorporated into the real world.

1st/3rd Fridays @12:10pm

Future Business Leaders of America

FBLA is considering a Cookbook Competition and would love to involve students in sharing recipes and voting.

2nd and 4th Monday @ 11:30

HOSA - Future Health Professionals

HOSA is working on doing virtual field trips during the meeting, and they started a Padlet to share our first aid information.

2nd & 4th Mondays @12:15

Future Farmers of America

FFA is planning FFA week for the week of 2/23.

2nd & 4th Wednesday @12:10pm

Questions? Reach out to your student's Engagement Mentor— they'd love to help!

🚧Construction Pathway: Stacey Orr / sorr@wivcs.org

👩‍⚕️⚖️ Health Sciences and Law Pathways: Kandi Bretl / kbretl@wivcs.org

🌳🧑‍💼ℹ️ Agriculture, Business, and IT Pathways: August Servais / aservais@wivcs.org

Part-time student questions: Toni Flood / aflood@wivcs.org

February 26-27: Asynchronous School Days

March 20th: End of 3rd Quarter

March 23-27th: No School - Spring Break

May 9th: In-person Prom

May 25th: No School: Memorial Day

May 29th: End of Quarter 4/Semester 2 (Last day for students)

June 5th: Graduation

DCA Academic Calendar

Attendance

How to order a student identification card

Student Account Updates (Phone, Address, Name Changes)

DCA Staff

DCA Website

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.