Plover-Whiting Wildcat News!

Welcome back! I hope your summer has been filled with time to relax, make memories, and enjoy the people you love. We are incredibly excited to welcome our Wildcats back for another wonderful school year!

There is something special about the beginning of a new school year - the excitement of seeing familiar faces, welcoming new families, meeting new teachers, reconnecting with friends, and opening the doors to so many new possibilities. Our staff has been busy preparing classrooms, planning meaningful learning experiences, and getting our school ready for the return of our students. We can't wait to have the hallways filled with their smiles, laughter, curiosity, and energy again!

At Plover-Whiting, we want every child to know that they are an important part of our Wildcat family. Together, we will continue creating a school where students feel safe, supported, challenged, and loved - a place where they can Believe, Belong, and Become.

Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being such an important partner in their education. The relationship between our families and school makes Plover-Whiting a truly special community.

We are looking forward to an amazing year filled with learning, growth, friendships, celebrations, and plenty of Wildcat pride!

Enjoy these last few weeks of summer, and get ready, Wildcats - we can't wait to welcome you back!

With excitement,

Angela Hintz
Principal
Plover-Whiting Elementary School

When: Thursday, August 27 | 4:00–5:30 p.m.

Who: 4K–6th Grade Students and Families
Where: Plover-Whiting Elementary School
1400 Hoover Ave., Plover, WI 54467

What to Expect

Back-to-School Night is a special opportunity for PW students and families to:

• Visit the school and classroom
• Meet your child's teacher
• Drop off school supplies
• Sign field trip permission form
• Get ready for a great school year!

Families may drop in anytime between 4:00–5:30 p.m.

✨ 6th Grade Parent Meeting

When: Thursday, August 27 | 5:30–6:00 p.m.
Who: Parents/Guardians of students entering 6th grade

Following Back-to-School Night, we will hold a special parent meeting for families of our 6th grade students. We will share important information about the academic expectations and changes students will experience in the intermediate grades, along with ways families can support their child's success.

We look forward to welcoming our Wildcats and their families back to PW!

• Angela Hintz, Principal: 715-345-5424 | 📩 anhintz@pointschools.net
• Sheri Sommers, Secretary: 715-345-5424 | 📩 ssommers@pointschools.net
• Lindsey Krystozek, Office Assistant: 715-345-5424 | 📩 lkrystoz@pointschools.net

• Skyward Family Access
• Contact Technology Support
• Transportation
• Who to Call When Navigating Questions or Issues

As a convenience for students and their families, a voluntary student accident insurance plan is available for your child.

If your child is going to be sick or absent, please contact the office as soon as possible. You can leave a voicemail message if calling before/after school.

Parents/guardians should confirm via Skyward Family Access if their address is up-to-date for the new school year. All address changes are processed through the district office, and require proof of address, such as a copy of a utility bill, driver’s license, rental/purchase document, etc. If you have any questions, please call the main office at 715-345-5424.

The 2026-2027 Free/Reduced Meal Application, along with the District's Meal Charge Policy, are attached for your convenience. Completed applications can be emailed to foodservices@pointschools.net, mailed to: Food Service Office, 3400 Water Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481, or dropped off at the school office. Applications can also be completed and submitted online through Skyward Family Access. If you have received a Letter of Direct Certification for the current school year, either by email or through the post, please do not complete an application unless you feel you may qualify for a better benefit.

If you have questions regarding Free/Reduced Meal Applications and/or if you should complete one, please contact the Food Service Office by emailing foodservices@pointschools.net or by calling 715-345-5435.

For the 5th year in a row, SPAPSD Food Service Department will provide universal free breakfast to ALL students and free lunch to any student who qualifies for free or reduced price meals!

All families are encouraged to apply for free & reduced price school meals. Simply fill out and return the application, or complete online through your Skyward Family Access. Families who qualify for free and reduced meals also qualify for discounted school fees and fee waivers.

Student PINS

All students use Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) during meal service. Students are expected to memorize these numbers in order to help our food service line move more quickly. These PIN numbers can be found in Skyward Family Access under Food Service. A student's PIN remains the same throughout their years in school.

NOTE - Students in younger grades are not expected to know their number from the start of school. School staff will help students as needed.

Aug. 27 - Meet the Teacher Night at PW for 4k-6th grade | 4:00-5:30

• 6th Grade Parent Meeting from 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Aug. 31 - First day of school for 4K and Kindergarteners

Sept. 1 - First Day of School for All Students

Sept. 7th - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

Sept. 18 - 4:30 - 5:30 PTO Welcome Back Event at the Little Plover River (LPR) | FAB Friday for 3-6

Sept. 18 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Boston School Forest | Kortas

Sept. 21 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Boston School Forest | Glasgow

Sept. 22 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Boston School Forest | Warfield🌲

Sept. 24 - Picture Day

Sept. 25 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day

Kindergarten Color Days

P-W students can help support our kindergarteners' learning by participating in their color days! Each day a specific color is highlighted and is worn by students and staff. If you choose to participate, the color schedule is listed below:

• Sept. 8 - Wear Yellow
• Sept. 9 - Wear Blue
• Sept. 10 - Wear Red
• Sept. 11 - Wear Green
• Sept. 14 - Wear Purple
• Sept. 15 - Wear Orange
• Sept. 16 - Wear Brown
• Sept. 17 - Wear Black or White
• Sept. 18 - Wear Rainbow

I am Nurse Megan, your 2026-27 school year School Nurse. Healthy students are better learners. Our health services team is dedicated to removing health-related barriers to education so that every child at Plover-Whiting Elementary can fully access optimal learning opportunities in a safe, supportive environment.

The Role of the School Health Services Team

• Immediate Care & Injury Response: Provides triage, first aid, and emergency care for student injuries or sudden illnesses during the school day.

• Health Screenings: Conducts routine vision, hearing, and growth screenings to identify and address potential learning obstacles early.

• Community Health & Wellness: Tracks immunizations, monitors contagious illnesses, and promotes healthy hygiene habits across the student body.

  
  

If your child manages a chronic or short-term medical condition (such as severe allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, or daily medications), health services works closely with you to ensure they participate safely and fully in all school activities:

• Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs): We partner with you and your child’s healthcare provider to build tailored care and emergency action plans for the school day.

• Medication Management: We oversee the safe storage, administration, and documentation of all prescription and over-the-counter medications per district policy.

• Staff Education: We train teachers and support staff on specific health conditions, accommodations, and medical emergency protocols.

  
  

How We Can Partner Together

• Keep Us Updated: Notify the health office promptly about any new diagnoses, updated medical instructions, or shifts in your child's well-being. If you go to the doctor and receive any new diagnosis or medical device, please ask the doctor for a note for school with any restrictions or recommendations!

• Complete Annual Documentation: Ensure emergency contact details, health history forms, and medication permission slips are updated at the start of each school year.

• Follow Illness Guidelines: Keep students home when experiencing a fever, vomiting, or contagious symptoms to allow for proper recovery and maintain a healthy building for everyone.

  
  

We look forward to partnering with your family to keep your child healthy, safe, and ready to learn!

Seal-A-Smile will be at Plover-Whiting beginning November 2. Forms and information are provided in your back to school packet. You can also sign up using this QR code.

Email: anhintz@pointschools.net
Website: https://www.pointschools.net/Plover-Whiting
Location: Plover-Whiting Elementary School, Hoover Avenue, Plover, WI, USA
Phone: 715-345-5424
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PloverWhitingElementary