The Epitaph headline stating Mrs Johnson is leaving as elementary Principal is inaccurate. Mrs. Johnson has accepted an interview with Viroqua, but the process is not complete.
One week away!!! A reminder for ALL BAND students that band camp will be August 19-23. Scheduled times are as follows:
High School Percussion: 10:00-12:30
High School Full Band: 10:30-12:30
Middle School Percussion: 1:00-3:00
Middle School Full Band: 1:30-3:00
Attendance is necessary as we will be working on music and formations for the quickly approaching parades and football games. Plan on attending because EVERY member is important to the success of the full band. Please contact Mr. Smith if you have questions. I'm excited to see you all soon!!
g.smith@kickapoo.k12.wi.us
608-627-0120
Last Minute Sports Physicals @ the La Farge Clinic. Friday, August 16th from 9am to noon. Please call ahead.
A reminder to all elementary wrestlers that signed up for the wrestling camp that it's next Monday and Tuesday, 8/12 & 8/13. There is a slight change to the schedule for both days. Pre-K & Kindergarten will go as scheduled from 9:00-10:30am. 4th & 5th grade will now be joining the middle age group due to numbers. So 1st through 5th grades will go from 11:00am-12:30pm. Camp will be in the elementary cafeteria where practice is normally held. If you haven't paid for you child's shirt yet, please bring $15. Thank you and we hope to see everyone there. Coach Clements
MS Football practice will begin, Monday, August 26 with times yet TBD. We will push out that information as soon as we get it.
Football Practice Reminder - Monday, Aug 5, 4:30pm to 7:30pm - Tuesday to Friday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Reminder to register online and bring your physical or alternate year card with you.
Strength and Conditioning for the remainder of this week, Wednesday and Friday, is still 2 sessions. Next week, Monday-Wednesday-Friday, is just one session, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
14U baseball game on Saturday at La Farge against Coon Valley starts at 9:00 AM. Players should be there by 8:30.
Basketball Camp Physical Clarification - Students who had a physical in the 2017-18 or 2018-19 school year are good to go for the camp. That should be everyone unless you have never had a physical before (6th graders).
REMINDER - Basketball Camp - July 29th & 30th - 8:00am-11:00am is grades 6-8. 11:30am-2:30pm is grades 9-12.
Members of the Viroqua Plastic Organization visited Kickapoo Summer Camp classes in efforts to raise awareness of plastic pollution, and offer education and guidance on available alternatives.
$75K grant will support mental health services at Kickapoo and LaFarge Schools!!
On July 11, the State Department of Public Instruction awarded nearly $75,000 for mental health services to a consortium formed by the Kickapoo and LaFarge Area School Districts.
A letter from State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor to the Consortium dated July 11 read that the grant had been funded at the full requested amount of $74,750 for the next two years.
“The number of applicants and the amount requested to support student mental health far exceeded the amount allocated for this purpose,” the notice of award stated. “Considering the intense competition and thorough review process, you should be proud that your application received approval.”
Through the grant, Kickapoo and LaFarge Area Schools will be able to increase access to mental health treatment for students through the creation of referral pathways and collaboration with community-based mental health providers. Many community partners will contribute toward this work, Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers, Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Stonehouse Counseling, and the Vernon County Trauma Task Force.
The grant will also support expanded capacity for school staff, parents, and community partners to serve children and youth with mental health needs through improving literacy in mental health and prevention and intervention strategies. Students in consortium schools will learn how to manage stress and anxiety through mindfulness, yoga, and other curriculum. Parent training and community events will help reduce stigma and share resources. Staff will participate in professional development opportunities such as Youth Mental Health First Aid and Crisis Prevention and Intervention.
The grant was written by the elementary principals and school psychologists at each district. This team is looking forward to continuing to work together to serve children and families in their respective districts.
Students of the Kickapoo School District can pick up “snack bags” at the
Viola Public Library 137 S Main Street, Viola and the Readstown Public Library 129 Wisconsin Ave, Readstown
between 2pm and 4pm on the following days:
Tuesday July 30 Friday August 2
Tuesday August 6 Friday, August 9
Tuesday August 13 Friday August 16
Tuesday August 20 Friday August 23
Tuesday August 27 Friday August 30
Summer Strength and Conditioning is also cancelled for Friday, July 19th.
Due to the heavy rains and multiple washouts there will be no summer school for Friday, July 19th.
Due to the expected heat index, ALL baseball/softball practices and games are canceled for Thursday, July 18th and Friday, July 19th.
These are the game times for this weekend
14U Saturday July 20th @10:30
12U Sunday July 21st @9:00
There is NO BUS for this tournament. Be sure to have the girls to the field in Gays Mills 30 mins before game time. This is single elimination tournament so if we lose, we’re done.
8U Baseball on Wednesday at La Farge will start at 7:00pm and be moved to the baseball field in La Farge.
Babysitters Meet and Greet
Thursday, July 25, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria.
All families welcome!
Future babysitters seeking to meet with families looking for caregivers.
Snacks, games and fun for all!
Summer baseball game times for July 17th in Viola have changed. 10U plays at 2:00, 12U plays at 3:00 and 14U will play at 4:30.