Kimberly High School March 2026

Dear Kimberly High School Families,

March Madness is upon us. As I reflect on our school community, I am filled with pride and gratitude. The academic excellence we see at KHS is not by chance—it is the result of dedicated staff, determined students, and supportive families working together. In our classrooms, there is a clear focus on purposeful instruction, meaningful collaboration, and high expectations. Students are challenged, supported, and encouraged to grow each day. It is this shared commitment to excellence, perseverance, and continuous improvement that truly makes our school exceptional.

As we carry this momentum into a busy and exciting stretch of the school year, March brings many opportunities for learning, involvement, and celebration.

Important Dates & Updates- March is a busy month at Kimberly High School! Please review the important information below.

ACT – Tuesday, March 10- Juniors Only

Thank you to every student and staff member who has participated in our ACT Prep program this year. We had record participation, and we truly appreciate the extra time and effort our students have invested in preparing for this important assessment.

PreACT Secure – Tuesday, March 17- Freshmen & Sophomores Only

Freshmen and sophomores will take the PreACT Secure on March 17. Please see the detailed schedule and testing information included elsewhere in this newsletter.

KHS Theatre Presents, Into the Woods

Into the Woods tickets are now available for our KHS Theatre production of Into the Woods. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and talent of our students. Purchase tickets at: https://kimberlytheatre.weebly.com We hope you can join us for this outstanding performance!

Juniors – Direct Admit Wisconsin

We are excited to share that Kimberly High School will begin partnering with the Universities of Wisconsin Direct Admit Wisconsin Program starting with the Class of 2027. In the coming weeks, our Student Services Office will share detailed information with juniors and their families about this opportunity. Please watch for additional communication.

Seniors – Class Meeting

There will be a class meeting for all seniors during Flex on March 24 to review important end-of-year and graduation details. Following the meeting, I will send an End-of-Year Checklist/Letter outlining key dates, deadlines, and graduation information. Senior year brings so many milestones — and with them, a mix of emotions. If you have questions or just need clarity along the way, please reach out. I’m genuinely grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside the Class of 2026 during these final months. You have made a lasting impact on our school, and I could not be more proud to serve as your principal.

Thank you for your continued support. I hope you can enjoy all the celebrations and excitement that March brings!

With Great Papermaker Pride,

Mrs. DePeau

Principal

At the Kimberly Area School District, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Through proactive measures, staff and student training, and strong partnerships with families and the community, we work together to ensure that safety is our collective responsibility.

See Something, Say Something Looking out for one another is an important part of safety. If your child notices a friend who seems overwhelmed, talks about hurting themselves, or hears something that could pose a risk to others, please encourage them to share that concern with a trusted adult. Reaching out early helps us connect students with the support they need and ensures our schools remain safe and welcoming for all. Together we can make a difference!

March:

10 - ACT Testing - Only Juniors report to school on this day

13 - Early Release

17 - PreACT Secure Testing - Only Freshmen and Sophomores report to school on this day

21 - Spread the Word to End the Word Basketball game @ 12:00 pm at KHS Gymnasium

30 - April 5 - Spring Break

April:

1-5 - Spring Break

25 - Prom & Post Prom

Post Prom Celebration

All 2026 Prom ticket holders are invited to the free Post-Prom Celebration at Kimberly High School on April 25th, from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. This, safe, supervised, and alcohol-free event will feature food, snacks, prizes, virtual reality, pickleball, board games, karaoke, and E-sports.

For more details, please see the attached Post-Prom flyer. We also welcome parents to volunteer for setup or chaperoning.

If you have any questions contact aramoponi@kimberly.k12.wi.us.

Breaking Boundaries Triathlon

Join us at the Breaking Boundaries Triathlon! This Breaking Boundaries flyer gives additional information regarding the event.

The Darboy Kiwanis Club and the Times Village announce the KHS Student of the Month!

March - Hannah Halfmann

How to order a yearbook: Orders for a yearbook can be placed through Infinite Campus under "Fees" on the left, then "My Accounts" on the right, and "Optional Fees" on the left. The cost of the yearbook is $55. You can also order in the Main Office with cash or check made out to KHS.

Share your photos from the year for use in the yearbook: Yearbook is always collecting photos! If you have photos from dances, clubs, sporting events, or candid photos, you can share them via this QR code.

Optional Senior Submission: Like last year, we will be devoting a few pages in the yearbook to photos of seniors as children. This year, we would like to create pages that showcase seniors on their first day of elementary school and pages that showcase seniors as babies and toddlers. Seniors can submit a photo for one or both kinds of pages. Submission is completely voluntary and space is limited. We hope to cover as many students as possible. Yearbook is collecting photos of seniors as babies and toddlers (ages 0-3) AND/OR photos of seniors on a first day of school (4K to grade 2). If you would like to participate, please use this QR code. We are collecting photos through the end of April.

Senior Graduation Celebration is the time-honored drug and alcohol free Post Grad Party. Seniors should register now for the best after party filled with food, games, prizes and fun! Make sure to register today!

Senior Graduation Celebration can be purchased through Infinite Campus under "Fees" on the left, then "My Accounts" on the right, and "Optional Fees" on the left. It is called "Senior Grad Celebration" in fees. The cost of the Graduation Celebration is $20. You can also purchase this in the KHS Main Office with cash or check made out to KHS.

We also welcome additional graduation donations! These donations can be made through the school store in Infinite Campus. Log in to Infinite Campus and select "School Store" from the navigation bar on the left side of the screen. Select "Kimberly High School" and then you will see "Kimberly High School Graduation Donations". Select "Kimberly High School Graduation Donations" to make your contribution. If you would like, you can also make donations in the KHS Main Office by cash or check.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE MAIN OFFICE AT 920-687-3024 EXT 6

KHS will offer Drivers Education and Physical Education as well as several Credit Recovery Courses for students in need. These classes will all run the first 3 weeks of June between the hours of 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Please see this KHS Summer School Flyer for the details of classes offered and registration links.

Dear Kimberly High School Parent or Guardian,

This spring all public school students will once again participate in state assessments as outlined in the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS). The WSAS is a statewide program that has outlined required assessments in core academic areas. State assessments are required by both State (Wis. Stat. § 118.30) and Federal ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Law. Required testing at the high school level includes the following:

• Pre ACT Secure - grades nine and ten

• Wisconsin Forward - grade ten

• ACT Plus Writing - grade eleven

Pre ACT Secure is an online test that covers the subjects of English, reading, mathematics, and science and is aligned to the ACT that is taken during a student’s 11th grade year, and it will include a predicted score for the ACT exam. Grades 9 and 10 will complete PreACT Secure testing on March 17th (grades 11 and 12 will not report on this day). Sophomores will also take the Wisconsin Forward Exam, a social studies test, that will be administered by computer as well. This assessment will be completed within our Career Planning schedule on April 7th, and none of the other grades will be impacted.

Juniors in the state of Wisconsin are required to take the ACT assessment. This year, that test will be held on March 10th at KHS. Juniors will be the only class to report on March 10th. Grades 9,10, and 12 will not report on that day.

The following page has each of these state testing dates listed for your convenience as well as additional testing that is conducted. Additional testing for grades 9 and 10 involves MAP testing, and this occurs within students’ English and math classes. For grade 11, students will soon be taking a practice test for the ACT. This will occur during the morning of September 26th within our half day schedule, and no other grade levels will be impacted. Please note these dates and do your best to avoid them for scheduled absences for your student.

Additional information about these assessments will be shared as the dates get closer. If you have questions about any of our assessments for the year, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Kaaren Weyers

Kimberly High School

Assistant Principal

kweyers@kimberly.k12.wi.us

920.423.4152

Please see these documents for important dates and information

KHS Important Testing Dates at a Glance

NWEA MAP Measures of Academic Progress Information Sheet

KHS State Testing 2025-26 Student Schedules

Click on this testing document to view schedules for each of our test dates. This document is three pages long to represent each testing date. Please scroll down to see each schedule.

March 10, 2026 is ACT day!

The ACT is a challenging three hour test that covers English, Math, Reading, and Science. The scores matter for college admissions (technical, two-year, and university programs), military scholarship, educational scholarship, even the workforce.

The KHS ACT Preparation Program is a FREE opportunity for all 11th grade students at KHS to understand the test, analyze their performance, set appropriate goals, and train for the ACT.

All KHS 11th grade students took the PreACT test on September 26th.

Once the scores come in, our work begins!

Join our Google Classroom

View our program calendar

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is home to the Academic Ambassadors. We offer free tutoring services before school, during lunch, and after school. Visit KHSLMC.org to request a tutor! While there, register for a Writing Center appointment with Mr. Holschuh; visit the Kimberly Companion (our new resource for learning tips and hints); and access our Research Center. Our Ambassadors also support our free ACT Prep Program.

10th and 11th grade students who are interested in becoming an Academic Ambassador can look for applications to open in May of this year. Keep and eye on announcements!

Kimberly Online store

New items, new designs, youth sizes, 1/4 zips & more! Online Store open March 1-15.

When dropping students off at the start of the day in the font of the school or picking them up in the front of the school at the end of the day please remember the following:

• Please don’t utilize the left lane to pick up or drop off students. This will help with backups within the parking lot and create a safer environment.

• Please be patient as a large number of new drivers with limited driving experience are entering and leaving the parking lot.

• A reminder from the Outagamie County Sheriff's office - Do not pick up/drop off your children on the residential streets of Combined Locks before of after school.

Updates from Student Services

Assessments/Exams

Juniors/Seniors (who plan to play sports in college)

If you think that you might play sports at an NCAA Division I or II college, you must start by registering for a Certification account with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Colleges cannot give you athletic scholarships until you have completed this process and are cleared by the NCAA. Students who plan to play sports at Division III colleges do not have to do this. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Allison Baerenwald.

UW Placement Testing

Most University of Wisconsin System campuses require placement tests, typically taken in the spring before freshman year through the Regional Testing Program. Registration begins in mid-March, with testing dates offered throughout spring and summer. Students who miss this must arrange testing with their campus. Refer to your admissions letter or contact the campus for required tests. Click here for additional information on placement testing.

Triumph Program

The Triumph Program is a short-term (typically 9-12 weeks) mental health intervention for students in grades 9-12 from Kimberly, Kaukauna, and Little Chute High Schools. The Triumph program provides a balanced approach to address student mental health needs while supporting their academic progress. With a small academic class size, individualized therapy, daily group sessions, and focused academic support students are able to be fully supported and succeed. Students attend Triumph for a half day programming (Blocks 1 & 2 or Blocks 3 & 4) and Kimberly High School for the other half of their day. Triumph programming is offered free of charge for qualifying students in these districts. The Triumph program was established in January of 2017 and has served over 400 students. If you believe your student would benefit from the Triumph program, please reach out to your child's school counselor for more information.

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Emergency Medications:

Emergency medications kept at school are only available during school hours. They will not be accessible before or after school. Parents and students must ensure emergency medication is available for school activities outside regular hours, such as clubs or sports. If there is an emergency and the student does not have their medication, 911 will be called.

As we head into the winter months, we want to remind all families about best practices for managing illnesses to keep our students and staff as healthy as possible. Your partnership is essential in minimizing the spread of illness at school. Please see this "When Should Your Student Stay Home" link

Chartwells March 2026 Newsletter

Below are the links for our Free and Reduced Lunch program. If you are approved for Free and Reduced lunch, and would also like to have fees waived, it is necessary to also fill out the Sharing of Information form.

Free and Reduced School Meals - Application

Free and Reduced School Meals - Information

Free and Reduced School Meals - Sharing Information with Other Programs