JUNE 2026

DCA Families,

As we wrap up the 2025–2026 school year, we are reflecting on the many wonderful memories, achievements, and milestones our students have accomplished. Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership throughout the year. Whether your student is moving on to their next chapter or returning to continue their journey with us at DCA, we are grateful to be a part of their educational experience.

This will be our final newsletter of the 2025–2026 school year, but we will be back before you know it! Be on the lookout for our Back-to-School Newsletter in mid-August.

Throughout the summer, our Engagement Mentors will be reaching out to help ensure your student is prepared for the new school year and to update contact information, if needed.

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

We wish you and your family a relaxing, safe, and rejuvenating summer.

We look forward to seeing you in September!

The DCA Team

Congrats to the Class of 2026! The DCA Staff are extremely proud of all you have accomplished this year!

Only Seniors and students NOT returning to DCA next school year need to return items.

Do you enjoy building, creating, solving problems, or working with your hands? The DCA Construction Academy is a new opportunity for students interested in exploring careers in construction and the skilled trades while working toward the nationally recognized MC3 (Multi-Craft Core Curriculum) Certification.

Students in the Construction Academy will participate in hands-on learning experiences, connect with industry professionals, explore career pathways, and gain real-world exposure to the construction industry.

Students entering grades 10–12 who are interested in learning more are encouraged to complete the interest form below. Completing the form does not commit you to participating. It simply helps us identify students who would like additional information.

Requirements for employment of minors:

• A work permit is required before anyone under the age of 16 is allowed to work in any job with the exception of agriculture or domestic service work.
• The minimum age for employment is 14, except for agriculture and domestic service.
• 16- and 17-year-old minors do NOT need to obtain a work permit before beginning work.

Work Permits (wisconsin.gov)

Step-by-Step Guide

Earn credit for working or volunteering! The credit can be applied to your Pathway credits or Elective Credits.

Grade 9: .50 credit

Grade 10: .50 credit

Grade 11: 1.0 credit

Grade 12: 1.0 credit

Steps to Enroll:

Step 1: Complete the WBL Questionnaire: Work-based Learning - Summer 2026 – Fill out form

Step 2: Electronically sign ETA (Education Training Agreement)

Step 3: Add hours and complete monthly reflections in JobReady

Step 4: Complete final evaluation

• In the Student K12 School (OLS) account, this is under Resources à My Account,
• In the LC K12 School (OLS) account, this is under Resources à My Account à Student Settings à Edit
• In the Parent Portal account, this is labeled as Identity ID under the student’s name.

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!

Does your student love soccer? Are they following the excitement of the World Cup?

We're excited to announce that our newest Silent Zone, Ultimate Soccer Goals, is now open for all eligible K12-powered students! Students can travel across four regions of the world—Africa, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific—while exploring soccer-themed activities, challenges, and interactive experiences.

Inside the zone, students can:

⚽ Complete a Soccer Ball Quest
🌎 Collect passport stamps and unlock all 9 countries
🏃 Compete in the Speed Race
🥅 Test their skills in Hot Shot
👥 Play Multiplayer Soccer with other students
⭐ Learn about K12 graduate and professional soccer player Ricardo Pepi

Silent Zones are open 24/7 and allow students to explore, play games, and complete activities at their own pace. Communication features remain disabled unless a moderator is present, making them a safe and accessible option for students throughout the summer.

👉 Enter Ultimate Soccer Goals:
https://zone.k12.com/soccertournament

OR students can also visit the Available Worlds page to see all of the worlds currently available to them, including Ultimate Soccer Goals:

🌎 Available Worlds:
https://zone.k12.com/available-worlds

he National K12 Zones are open every Wednesday from 11:00 AM–7:00 PM ET and feature games, activities, and opportunities for students to connect in a safe, welcoming environment.

🎉 Featured activities take place from 2:00 PM–4:00 PM ET and this week's activities include:

• 🧵 Friendship Bracelet Making
• 🎲 Bingo Bash

Students can also explore our summer-themed worlds:

• 🌴 Jungle Adventure
• 🏕️ Camp Watermelon
• 🎒 Back-to-School World

Can't make it on Wednesday? Students can still visit our Silent Zones, which are open 24/7 throughout the summer. Silent Zones allow students to explore worlds, play games, and interact with activities whenever they want. Communication features remain disabled unless a moderator is present.

This is to serve notice that an update to the SY2526 handbook has been made to meet Wisconsin Act 57 requirements regarding access to school employee discipline records. As always, handbooks can be found on our website. This update is found under Annual Notifications > Annual Notice Right to Access Employee Discipline Records

Who is a Learning Coach?

A Learning Coach is a parent, relative, sibling, or legal guardian who supports a K12 student’s education journey at home. By stepping into this role, you can set your student up for success in our K12 environment and beyond.

What is the Learning Coach's role/responsibility?

The Learning Coach supports the student at home. The LC is responsible for making sure the student is attending their live classes, completing their online course lessons, and completing their online assignments. The LC communicates regularly with their student's teachers via email, phone calls, and text messages. The amount of assistance depends on the student's grade level and their ability to successfully complete work on their own.

Friends Near Me, the new map feature, is now live in the Learning Coach Community. Connect with nearby families who are also learning from home. Build friendships, share tips, and get the support you need.

Check it out at community.k12.com

No interested? No problem!

You can opt out of being featured on Friends Near Me anytime by logging into your Learning Coach Community account and toggling the feature off.

K12 has a ton of great resources for learning coaches and students. You can search for multiple step- by-step guides and videos for assistance with situations.

Site Link - https://www.help.k12.com/s/

Ag, Business, IT Pathway: Ms. August (Engagement Mentor) aservais@wivcs.org

Construction Pathway: Ms. Orr (Engagement Mentor) sorr@wivcs.org

Law and Health Sciences Pathway: Mrs. Bretl (Engagement Mentor) kbretl@wivcs.org

Work-based Learning: Ms. Armitage: sarmitage@wivcs.org

Part-time questions: Mrs. Flood: aflood@wivcs.org

Construction Academy questions: Ms. Krueger: dkrueger@wivcs.org

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.