Warrior News

Happy Friday, Warrior Families!

There was an incredible buzz in our halls this week with our Milwaukee Brewers capturing the World Series title. For me, it was really cool to see our students from all corners of the building uniting behind a community event. The Brewers captivated the city and country because of what they represent -- hard work, belief, support of each other, and and incredible drive for excellence. In some ways, the Brewers are what we want our Warriors to become. Their culture of shared accountability and what Murphy calls the "power of friendship" is what the "Warrior's Way" and "1Warrior" are all about!

Mastering the "Big" Projects

The Brewers became a championship team by developing the ability to take complex skills and improve small aspects of them over time; academic success is very similar in that it relies heavily on strong executive functioning skills—specifically, the ability to break complex, overwhelming tasks into small, manageable actions.

Students often procrastinate or avoid large assignments such as papers, projects, exam preparation because they are overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Sometimes this avoidance can appear to be laziness or manifest as frustration. Encourage your student to "chunk" the task:

• Deconstruct the assignment: Divide the final deliverable into distinct, bite-sized phases (e.g., topic selection, gathering sources, outlining, drafting, and editing).

• Assign micro-deadlines: Put internal calendar targets on each phase well ahead of the final due date.

• Focus on the next single step: Commit a smaller amount of focused effort to just one sub-task rather than trying to finish the entire project in a marathon session. Perhaps 20 minutes is a good target.

By breaking things into manageable tasks, students build skill and confidence! Those "small wins" add up!

Have an amazing weekend!

Andy Bavlnka

Principal

Twitter: @MHSBavlnka for updates and celebrations on all things Warriors!

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On Wednesday, November 18th, MHS will be hosting a Planning for Post-Secondary Options and Financial Aid event. This event and information is for current juniors, seniors and their guardians. The event will begin promptly at 6:00pm in MHS’s Performing Arts Center. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight and knowledge of different post-secondary options four-year public and private universities, technical colleges, and military options. Additionally, we will also have a financial aid presenter discussing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Guest speakers will have tables set up in the PAC lobby before and after the event to speak individually with families.

Join us for Career Exploration Day on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 7:25 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; this is an adjusted school day. Students will have remote learning in the afternoon.

We would love to feature even more diverse career paths to inspire our students! If you or someone you know is interested in sharing your professional journey, please sign up for a speaking opportunity to help us add your field to our growing list. You can check out our current lineup of attending professionals and their fields here or register HERE.

On Wednesday, November 18th, Muskego High School will be hosting a Planning for Life After High School: Post-Secondary Pathways & Financial Aid/FAFSA, an evening designed to help current juniors, seniors, and their guardians confidently prepare for life after high school.

The event will begin promptly at 6:00 pm in the MHS Performing Arts Center. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight and knowledge of different post-secondary options from four-year public and private universities, technical colleges, and military options. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about the financial aid process and how to successfully submit your FAFSA information.

Guest speakers representing the various post-secondary options will have tables set up in the PAC lobby before and after the presentation, providing an opportunity for students and guardians to connect with representatives individually, ask questions, and explore options that may be a good fit for their future. The event will end at 8:00 pm.

Follow MHS Student Services on Instagram to get updates and information on upcoming events and deadlines.

The FAFSA for the 2027-2028 academic year is now available. Current seniors who plan to attend a college or career school can complete the FAFSA at: https://studentaid.gov/

College Goal WI is hosting free in-person FAFSA completion events across the state, as well as 4 virtual events. Trained volunteers walk students and families through the FAFSA step by step, and most people finish in about 15 minutes. https://collegegoalwi.org

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