eCampus Academy Update Nov 26

We are excited to welcome Stacci Barganz as our new principal! Stacci currently serves as the Advanced Learner Coordinator for the district and brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a passion for supporting student success. Her dedication to creating meaningful learning opportunities and helping students reach their full potential will be a wonderful asset to our school community. With her experience in supporting diverse learning needs, Stacci brings a fresh perspective and a commitment to fostering an engaging and supportive educational environment where all students can succeed. Please join us in welcoming Stacci to her new role!

Morning Meetings

4K and Kindergarten Morning Meetings with Mrs. Hail Tuesdays at 8:30-9:00am Link Here
1st-3rd grade Morning Meetings with Mrs. Hail Tuesdays at 9:00-9:30am Link Here
4th-6th grade Morning Meetings with Mr. Burd Mondays at 9:00-9:30am Link Here
7th-8th grade Morning Meetings with Mr. Burd Tuesdays at 1:00-1:30pm Link Here

November Events
2- Timberdoodle October artifact submissions due
10- Milwaukee Admirals Game at 8:45am (prior sign up required)
12- Virtual Cranberry Tour (information sent on 11/6) Link Here
17- PAC- parent advisory meeting at 12-12:30pm Link Here
20- Reading logs due for Kwik Trip pizza/garden salad
24-27 NO SCHOOL
30- Learner Profiles due in google drive

Looking Ahead:
December 4- STEAM stations at the eCampus office from 10am-12pm
December 10- Holiday craft and storytime virtually at 10am
December 8- No classes for Mrs. Hail or Mr. Burd (at a technology conference)

Learner Profiles
All students have a learner profile. This is housed in their individual google drives. The learner profile is a way to get to know your learner better. This is a time capsule that evolves over the years that your learner is enrolled with eCampus. Please be sure to have the updated slides edited to reflect your learner this year. These are due by November 30th. If you have any questions or if your learner wants to complete it with Mrs. Hail or Mr. Burd, please reach out and we can set up a google meet!

Academic Calendar
eCampus Academy is part of the Watertown Unified School District, so we follow the school district's calendar. You will notice that we have a few NO SCHOOL days during the month of November. That means that no assignments will be due on those days, however if your learner is a virtual learner they will continue to have access to their coursework. Use this time to get caught up or work ahead. Mrs. Hail and Mr. Burd will not be hosting classes on those days. This will be reflected in Google Calendar as well.

Math students are expected to log on EVERY DAY and work on their classes for about an hour daily.

Looking for a great place and time to work on your math? Join the math hour Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30 -10:30 AM. This is a great opportunity to be accountable for your learning and get immediate help when needed. Here is the link.

Another great place to get your work done and stay focused is the virtual study hall, which runs 1-3 PM Monday through Thursday. The link to VSH

Seniors Class of 2027

Students who have received Direct Admit Wisconsin offers are encouraged to the complete the Direct Admit Form.
Completing the form notifies UWs that made admissions offers that students are interested and want to learn more.

Other resources:

• Next Steps Video and Checklist for directly admitted students
• Direct Admit Form Walkthrough video and other how-to videos
• Direct Admit Form Walkthrough webinars (registration required)
• Downloadable Direct Admit Wisconsin Form: Step-By-Step Guide

A university can only provide a financial aid award letter if you have filled out the form and completed the FAFSA.

Juniors Class of 2028

As you are aware, eCampus Academy is participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin program for the Class of 2028. UW Direct Admit is an opportunity for 11th grade students to be automatically admitted to participating University of Wisconsin system schools free of charge. Direct Admit Wisconsin offers early and proactive admission to participating Universities of Wisconsin for rising seniors at participating Wisconsin high schools.

In order to participate, 11th grade families must log into Skyward Family Access and “opt-in” by May 1, 2027. Directions are attached on how to locate the Direct Admit Wisconsin in Skyward Family Access. If you need help logging in to Skyward and completing this process, please contact Angel Vander Steeg at vandersteega@mywusd.org or call 920.262.1460 x3206 for assistance.

Students interested in participating in high school athletics can use the provided link to find important information about getting started. The link will guide you through the requirements and steps for participation, including Red Card information, which is necessary to be eligible for sports. Be sure to check it out so you’re prepared for the season!

Start College Now provides an opportunity for high school students to earn college credit and high school credit at the same time. High school juniors and seniors are eligible to take classes during the Fall and Spring semesters. Tuition and books are paid by the school district. Contact eCampus for more information as deadlines do apply for each semester and can vary by Technical College.

Credits earned can by applied towards a degree at the Technical College and many other Wisconsin colleges.

The ECCP statute allows Wisconsin public and private high school students to take one or more courses at an institution of higher education for high school and/or college credit. Under this section, “institution of higher education” means an institution within the University of Wisconsin System, a tribally controlled college, or a private, nonprofit institution of higher education located in the state. While technical colleges are not eligible institutions under the new program, pupils that have completed 10th grade will continue to have the option to take courses at technical colleges through a separate statute, 38.12(14).

Students MUST submit their ECCP applications (no exceptions) to their school by:

• October 1 for spring courses
• February 1 for summer courses
• March 1 for fall courses

2026-2027

The 2026-2027 yearbooks can be purchased online through the Herff-Jones website: http://bit.ly/2WFzrGD. The WHS order number is 3818 (if needed).

This year, the yearbook fee will be $55. This is the only way to purchase a yearbook for this school year. Please plan accordingly as no extra yearbooks will be ordered.

The deadline to purchase a 2026-2027 yearbook is Friday, April 30, 2027. FYI...The 2026-2027 yearbook will not arrive to WHS until August, 2027.

• Senior yearbook photos will need to be uploaded directly to the Herff-Jones website: https://yearbookshare.com/eShare and the school code is 825. The senior photo should be a headshot with no hands in the photo. The deadline to upload your senior picture is Friday, November 20, 2026. Hard copy photos and emailed senior photos will not be accepted.

• Parents are reminded to double check the spelling of their senior’s name in Skyward as that name will be used for the yearbook and graduation purposes (diploma, etc.). If you want a middle name on your student’s diploma, please make sure it is updated in Skyward before the school year begins.

You can request a transcript through Parchment: Click Here for Parchment

If you are seeking an unofficial copy, please contact the eCampus Academy Registrar at vandersteega@mywusd.org

Attention high school-aged eCampus students and families! Did you know that eCampus Academy offers a Career and Accelerated Degree Pathways Program? Students in Grades 10-12 can pursue a Technical Diploma or Associate Degree while enrolled in high school in one of 10 high-demand career areas. These online courses, in cooperation with Wisconsin technical colleges, will also count as high school credit in eCampus. Students in Grades 9-12 who plan to attend a four-year institution may complete up to 30 transferable college credits, putting them on a path to potentially graduate with a Bachelor's degree in three years from a University of Wisconsin System School.

The eCampus Academy Pathways Program saves students time and money while accessing high quality, future-ready learning experiences and professional programs. We're really excited about this opportunity for students.