Jason Bull

eCampus Academy’s STEAM Day was a fantastic success for the lower grades, filled with hands-on learning, creativity, and excitement. Students eagerly engaged in a variety of STEAM activities that sparked curiosity and problem-solving skills. A highlight of the day was the construction of leprechaun traps, where young learners applied their engineering and design thinking to craft clever contraptions in hopes of catching a mischievous leprechaun. To top it all off, each student received a leprechaun of their own! Thank you for those in attendance!

Forward testing will be underway this month. Click on the link below and please choose one testing session for your student if you haven’t already. Thank you to those who have already signed up! If you have multiple students, you will need to fill out a form for each student.

If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to reach out to Tracy Poches at pochest@mywusd.org.

Attention Students & Families: As we near the end of the school year, please be aware of our updated extension policy for coursework completion. All coursework, including exams, must be completed by June 30, 2025, to be included in this school year’s transcript. Any work completed after this date will be recorded in the first trimester of the 2025-2026 school year.

Students needing extra time beyond June 10, 2025, must formally request an extension by May 23, 2025. Extensions are not automatic and must be approved by each course teacher. To qualify, students should meet specific engagement and progress criteria.

For full details on eligibility and the request process, please read our Extension Policy Overview.

If you have questions, please reach out to your teacher or school administration. Thank you for staying on track!

Morning Meetings -

These meetings are run all throughout the school year for students to connect with teachers and peers! The same GoogleMeet links will be used all year long.

Every Tuesday - 4K and Kindergarten Morning Meeting at 9am Google Meet Link Here

Every Tuesday - 1st through 3rd Morning Meeting at 9:30am Google Meet Link Here

Every Monday- 4th and 5th Morning Meeting at 10am Google Meet Link Here

April Events

March 22-March 30- NO SCHOOL- Spring Break

March 31- School Resumes

March 31- Survey closes for Spring Academic Groups (email sent on 3/19)

April 1- Spring Academic Groups Begin (email will be sent to individual learners with more info)

April 7- Discovery World Trip (prior sign up required- email sent on 3/17)

April 7- Forward Testing Begins (required for all 3rd-5th grade students)

April 18- NO SCHOOL

April 25- Artifacts for Timberdoodle Families Due for the months of March and April

May 7- Brewers Game (prior sign up required)

Mrs. Houchin offers a variety of different opportunities that can be found in her weekly email. If you are not receiving her emails, please reach out and let us know. Use the link at the bottom of her schedule to access all of the free activities!

Forward Testing- 3rd- 5th grade parents, information has been sent to you about Forward Testing happening in April. This testing is for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students and is done in-person at the eCampus office. Students in 3rd and 5th grade are tested on Reading and Math. 4th graders are tested on Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. This testing is vital to our school report card and gives you valuable insight to your child’s academic progress. See the email from Angel Vander Steeg for sign up information.

4K Learners- April is not a reporting month. If you would like to reassess your learner, you are more than welcome to do so. Please mark an “x” by the skillset that they were able to complete without any assistance. The last assessment check in will be in May.

Upcoming Testing- Just a reminder that while we begin to enter the closing half of the school year, your learner will be participating in various assessments. These assessments are a great tool to help gauge your learners' understanding of the concepts that have been taught so far this year, and help make a roadmap for future learning. Please establish an environment where your learner can be successful especially by minimizing distractions and volume.

Meetings have already started for the Girls Who Code club and anyone is welcome to join throughout the year!

We will build something each week and larger projects may span over multiple meetings when game building. Club meetings will last approximately one hour, once a month. Meetings can be attended in person or virtually. In person attendance is recommended. No coding experience required!

If you have any questions, want more information, or are interested in joining the club - feel free to reach out to vandersteega@mywusd.org

👏Congratulations on all of your hard work👏

If you are interested in ordering a cap and gown for graduation and have not ordered one yet. You can order one from Jostens via the following link: CLICK HERE

Many packages are available, if you are seeking just a cap and gown – scroll to the bottom. Once ordered, your items will be delivered to WHS for pickup in the Spring.

As you are aware, eCampus Academy is participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin program for the Class of 2026. 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 Wednesday, April 30, 2025. 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.

Direct Admit students are required to complete this form if you are considering any of the universities. Create Account and fill in your school email and your personal email.

1. Filling out the form does not mean you are committed to attending any of the universities.

2. Technically, you have until May 1, 2025 to accept or reject any of the universities.

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

• The Summer Immersion Program, a two-week experience to learn game design in live virtual classrooms while making friends and gaining practical college and career advice from industry leaders.

• Pathways, a six-week opportunity to explore some of the biggest topics in tech independently

WHAT IS THE SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM?

In the two-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP), high school students attend live, virtual classes sponsored by industry-leading companies. SIP students dive into the tech world and game design, covering concepts ranging from beginner to intermediate computer science, the step-by-step game design process, and the basics of UX design.

• Current 9th-11th graders

• 2 weeks of live virtual classes, Monday through Friday, with Partner Events and optional Student Hours

• $300 needs-based grant for eligible students in the United States

WHAT IS PATHWAYS?

In Pathways, high school students can explore web development, cybersecurity, data science, and artificial intelligence. Participants work at their own pace to learn coding languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, have the opportunity to build community with other students, and hear from industry-leading companies at live events.

• Current 9th-12th graders, including Summer Programs alums and graduating seniors

• 6 weeks to complete course projects at your own pace

Want to Learn More? Click below to view webinars for more in-depth information. Flyer also attached for a side by side comparison.

If you have a math class, you are expected to work on it for about an hour every day, 5 days a week. What is the single most important math skill? The ability to consistently work on your math! To encourage daily work, Mrs. Barr hosts math hour Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 11 AM. Join the CLASS app during this time (only Mrs. Barr can see you and/or your screen) and have a time/place to stay on pace with your math and ask questions when you need to (and get help right away!). You will find the link to the CLASS link on your SPLP landing page on your ALEKS class.

We are thrilled to introduce an Honor Roll system that recognizes the hard work and dedication of our high school students. This initiative highlights their academic achievements and serves as a celebration of their commitment to excellence. We look forward to sharing this new tradition with you as we continue to support and inspire our students to reach their full potential!

High School Honor Roll and High Honor Roll will be computed on a trimester basis. Honor Roll will be calculated five business days after the close of each trimester using only final calculated and submitted grades within Skyward. All student work must be submitted by the last day of the grading period to be considered for Honor Roll. A list of Honor Roll students will be posted in the eCampus Newsletter and eCampus Social Media. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of four classes to qualify for Honor Roll and have at least four final grades entered within Skyward.

1. 3.500 and higher: High Honors

2. 3.200– 3.499: Honors

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

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.

In our ongoing effort to assess our efforts as a school, we're offering our families an opportunity to share their feedback so that we may reflect on what's working and on those areas where we can grow and learn in eCampus. If you would, please take a moment to complete the brief feedback questionnaire that's linked below. We definitely value your input as partners in the teaching and learning of our eCampus students! Thank you!

eCampus Academy - Feedback Questionnaire Link