Chili Feed tonight sponsored by Youth Wrestling. Serving 5:00 - 8:00 at the NL Invitational. All proceeds go towards our youth program. #RocketPride
"The time is right to do the right thing." ~Martin Luther King
Reading better for your child's brain than screen time. https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/16/health/child-brain-reading-books-wellness/index.html?fbclid=IwAR0C3jgx7tfq5f83krKsghZpZ2ZfcconUhvjeNcqhRX75NVO6tLdL-HALVY
Mya Delgado named December Student of the Month.
State Report Card has now been posted to our website. .pdf files are available in our DOCUMENTS folder.
Youth Wrestling will be having a Chili Feed on Monday, January 20 during the NL Invitational. Bring the whole family and enjoy a delicious bowl of homemade chili.
December Athletes of the Month have been announced.
#WellnessWednesday Drink your water to replenish needed body fluids. Stay healthy, Rockets!
NLHS Boys Varsity Basketball was defeated by the Hillsboro Tigers 71-39.
#TuesdayTip Your child should read 1,000 books before kindergarten to give them a good start with literacy skills. You are encouraged to visit your local library or create a home library of books to choose from.
NLHS Boys Varsity beats LaFarge 70-49
Both NLHS Girls Basketball teams were defeated by Alma Center Lincoln last night. JV 15-35; Varsity 47-64
School Board meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. All are welcome.
PTC will meet January 22 in Room 115 @ 5:30 p.m.
Strep has made its way into our building. Please keep your child at home until they have seen a doctor, taking antibiotics for at least 24 hours, and are symptom free. Early return causes spreading the disease to other children and staff.
Mrs. Preuss asking ALL parents to be diligent watching their child for influenza symptoms and practice prevention strategies. Please do not send your child to school if they are showing symptoms. They must stay home for 24 hours until ALL symptoms are gone.
NLHS Wrestling BEATS Brookwood 39-36!
NLHS Boys Basketball BEATS Brookwood 81-67.
Mrs. Becker, Elementary Music, takes new position in Necedah. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVaRSRWtmGU&feature=youtu.be
Junior High Girls Basketball players will have their individual/team photos taken on Monday, January 13 at 3:30. All players should have received an order form from their coach.
Wrestling is HOME tonight at 7:00! Hope to see you there!
No Coffee with Mrs. Baker this month! She looks forward to seeing you Wednesday, February 12th for the next community coffee!
Junior High Wrestlers will have their individual/team photos taken on Thursday, January 9 at 3:30. Order form: https://5il.co/c1rb
Community Closet donates $2,500 to our athletic complex bringing their total to $10,000.
Christmas Break begins tomorrow (December 21) and runs through January 1. School will resume on Thursday, January 2.
Sophomore Student Council reps are selling Christmas cookies 2 for $3. Contact a member to order.
Rudig Jensen donates to the NL Athletic program!
Jason Clark donates money for new girls basketball uniforms.
Bank of Mauston donates $4,450 towards the new softball scoreboard!
November Athletes of the Month announced: TJ Oens (Boys Basketball), Ethan Baldwin (Wrestling), and Mya Delgado (Girls Basketball)
Youth Basketball sport photos are tomorrow, Saturday, December 7 at 10:30 in the elementary gym with Coach Pfaff. Remember your order form/payment if ordering prints. Thank you for supporting a local business.
NLHS Boys Basketball sports photos are tonight at 3:20. Remember your order form and payment if ordering prints. Thank you for supporting a local business.
NLJH Boys Basketball Parents Night will be Tuesday, December 17 at 5:15.
Science Fair - Monday, December 9
NLHS Varsity Lady Rockets WIN 66-41 against Mauston last night!
NLHS BOYS BASKETBALL photos Friday, December 6. Photo Form https://5il.co/bgr9
YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL photos Saturday, December 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the elementary gym. Photo Form https://5il.co/bgrb
NLHS Senior Eugene Taylor has been selected as the November 2019 Student of the Month.
NLHS Boys Basketball JV game against Weston tonight has been cancelled. Varsity will start at 7:00 p.m.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November Students of the Month announced
December 9 School Board Agenda has been published https://5il.co/bkn0
Mya Delgado hits 1,000 career points!
NLHS Girls Basketball wins against Coulee Christian 57-26.
Thanksgiving Break is November 27 - December 1.
Beginning Monday, November 18th, a schedule change is coming! First block will now be ending at 9:27am, followed by an 8 minute passing period. A breakfast break will be served. The food service staff will be serving the daily breakfast meal, ala carte items, and coffee.
NLHS Girls Basketball Sport Photos next Wednesday - November 20; Order form https://5il.co/bbw1
Thanksgiving Break is November 27 - December 1.
November School Board Agenda https://5il.co/b43h
November Building Readers is now available
https://5il.co/b3kk
This morning administration was made aware of a concern about possible comments made by a student. I want to let you know that there is NO immediate threat to anyone's safety and the police are taking care of the matter. Mr. Birr, District Administrator
NLHS Cross Country takes runner-up at Sectionals earning trip to state!
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Friday, October 25. Teacher Inservice Day
We are holding an evacuation drill today. You may see students exiting the building. Do not be alarmed. THIS IS A DRILL. #SafetyPreparedness
Mrs. Pedersen will be holding an ACT Prep Course for interested students beginning next Thursday, October 24 at 3:30 in her classroom. Two-hour sessions run October through February. Get prepared.
The PTC will be holding their annual Trunk or Treat Community Food Drive on October 27th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Please contact Alecia Weinshrott is interested in participating at 608-399-4316.
Get your Rocket gear! Coach Pfaff has set up this amazing online store. Online store: https://sportsworld.chipply.com/rocketbbb19
PDF https://5il.co/at89
Check out the new Farm to Table Newsletter https://5il.co/asz4
School Board Meeting - Monday, October 14
2019 Homecoming Court: Freshmen Reps - Megan Jones/Ashton Pfaff; Sophomore Reps - Libby Rogers/Stephen Daley; Junior Reps - Hope Baumgart/Devon Lee; Senior Reps - Sofie Hendrickson/Eugene Taylor; King Gunnar Pedersen; Queen Sidney Schultz
Join us for Pink Night at the NLHS Volleyball game on Tuesday, October 15th! Raffle prizes, great food, and fabulous entertainment! All proceeds go to fighting breast cancer at Mile Bluff Medical Center for purchasing 3D mammography equipment.
October Farm to School Newsletter from Juneau County Farm to School program director, Erin Lenninger. Learn about the importance of apples.
Congratulations to the September Athletes of the Month
Elementary Students of the Month announced.
Froh selected Student of the Month!
The NLHS Rocket Football team has been defeated by the Cashton Eagles 14-26.
Music Department putting on Homecoming Tailgate Party.
GIVE is hosting a food drive for Homecoming week!
1. High school students can earn spirit points for their class by dropping off donations to the appropriate box near the office. 2. GIVE will have a truck in the parade with GIVE members collecting items from community members.
PTC (Parents Teachers for Children) will be meeting Wednesday, October 9 at 5:30 p.m. in Mrs. Fleming's Room. Discussion topics include: fundraisers, Trunk & Treat, and other new business. All are welcome.
Last night the boys cross country team competed at Melrose. They took 2nd overall as a team and brought home a trophy and Owen Jones took first place. It was a hot, but good competition.
Show your Rocket spirit and join us in our 2019 Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 11 @ 1:30.
We are thrilled to announce we have another foreign exchange student joining us today! Rinko Hashimoto comes from Japan and is a junior. Welcome to NLHS!
Mrs. Dummer's kindergarten students with their free Scholastic book for September. Thank you to our sponsors for your generosity. The students were very excited to learn that they would be getting a free book for each month of the school year.
Youth boys basketball forms for 3rd-6th graders are due by this Friday. Please hand your forms to your classroom teacher or the elementary office. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Pfaff.
Green & Gold orders are due Monday, September 30.
Good Luck, Lady Rockets! Volleyball Tournament HOME today in the NLHS gym. Action starts at 8:00 a.m.
WANTED: Full-time custodian for the 2019-2020 school year. Applications accepted until position is filled.
October Breakfast and Lunch Menus have now been added to website/app. Go to Food Service to download.
The NLHS FFA is holding a Cheese and Sausage Fundraiser. Contact an FFA member to order.
Junior High Football @ Royall tonight! The game is at 5:00 pm #GoRockets
Junior High Volleyball is HOME tonight! Action starts at 5:00 p.m. Games at 5:00 and 7:00. #GoRockets
Welcome to NLHS Pitchaporn Rodradsamee!
NLHS Cross Country @ Richland Center has been CANCELLED for tonight.
NLHS Volleyball wins tournament action 3-1; JV also wins 3-1.
NL Rocket Varsity Football beats Royall Panthers tonight 20-16! Gunnar Pedersen chosen Player of the Week. Go Rockets!
Our students are working hard this morning learning and creating. Please always encourage your children to do their best and mistakes are a way of learning. #RocketPride
URGENT: HOST FAMILY NEEDED FOR EXCHANGE STUDENT Link to her profile: https://5il.co/a6w2
Michiru Audio: https://www.youtube.com/embed//Z_mRnnsdL_c
Good News! The entire NLHS Volleyball cookie fundraiser orders are being reshipped and will be here tomorrow (September 13)! If you received your order, you will be getting another! Contact scott_lenz@newlisbon.k12.wi.us
Congratulations to the August Athletes of the Month: Gunnar Pedersen (football), Mya Delgado (volleyball), and Keegan Shankle (cross country)
We are seeking a full-time custodian. Applications due September 19. Submit letters of interest to Jason Bell.
We are thrilled to announce our new Junior High/High School Principal has arrived! Give a great big Rocket welcome to Mr. Stamper! #RocketPride
NL Rocket Football beat North Crawford 45-0 Friday, September 6.
NL Rockets play North Crawford at Necedah tonight.
Volleyball at Necedah High School tonight! Go Rockets 🚀
Welcome back! School starts at 8:00 a.m. Doors open at 7:45 a.m.
Ms. Fish to initiate Art Studio concept in elementary art classes this year. Please read letter for details how this program will work. https://5il.co/9uy8
REMINDER: Hometown Memories will be taking sports photos Thursday, August 29 and Friday, August 30 of individual and teams in high school volleyball, junior high football, and high school and junior high cross country.
The school parking lot will only have one entrance/exit for the first couple weeks of schools. For the safety of our students, please consider parking a block away and walking your child to school. Thanks for keeping the safety of all our students the priority.
September issue of Building Readers newsletter sponsored by the New Lisbon Media Center. https://5il.co/9ri3
Staff returns Monday, August 26 for full week of Inservice training. Students begin Tuesday, September 3.
NL Rocket Football team lost their season opener tonight. NL 22, Southwestern 47 Pedersen named Player of the Game by WRJC.
Good luck to our Rocket football team tomorrow night as they take on Southwestern. The game is listed as "HOME" on the schedule but will be played at Necedah High School. To kick off the season, WRJC's Mark Ellison interviewed Coach Bever. Interview link: https://5il.co/9pdt
Mr. Syftestad has taken a job at the Weston School District. We wish him the best of luck in this next chapter in his career. We thank him for his many years of dedicated service.
NLHS Volleyball Pizza Fundraiser! Papa Murphy's Pizza and Cookie Dough will be available at the Open House on Thursday, August 29th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. by the main doors. Support the team!
Forms now available in PARENT RESOURCES
Free/Reduced Lunch https://5il.co/9eat
Residence Questionnaire https://5il.co/9eas
Health Concerns https://5il.co/9eau
Rocket Pack https://5il.co/9eav
Milk Break https://5il.co/9e9r
Field Trip Permission https://5il.co/9eaw
Tonight's board agenda https://5il.co/9e9k
School Board meeting Monday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. All are welcome.
WANTED: Girls Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2019-2020 Basketball season. If interested, please contact Brad Bever, NL Athletic Director, by September 15.
WANTED: Special Education Aide. Letters of interest may be submitted to Ashley Baker.
September 2019 Breakfast and Lunch Menus have been added to the website and app. Choose "DINING".
(.pdf option also available under STUDENT SERVICES --> Food Services --> Menus)
Annual Meeting Agenda: https://5il.co/9915
The School District of New Lisbon Board of Education will be holding their Annual Meeting on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the media center. Budget Overview: https://5il.co/9916
Will the pile get higher than the trees? Have you witnessed the trucks backing up this mountain of dirt to dump their load? Incredible driving skills to say the least.
Touched Twice clinic is tomorrow- Saturday, August 3.
Today the goal posts and scoreboard were removed at the new athletic complex.
Jr. High Football equipment pick up: Monday, August 12 at the football field entrance. First practice will be Wednesday, August 14 at 4:00. Practices are Monday - Friday 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. prior to school year beginning.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Monday, August 5th equipment handout at 4:00 at the HS concession stand and first practice is August 6th at 4:00.
ATTENTION SENIORS: The UW College Application system opens Thursday, August 1. The early bird catches the worm. Get those applications started.
https://apply.wisconsin.edu/
Athletic Complex plan
The School District of New Lisbon is looking for a High School Secretary for the 2019-2020 school year. Please send inquiries to Mr. Dennis Birr, District Administrator at 500 South Forest Street, New Lisbon, WI 53950. Or call 562-3700.
Open House coming August 8!
The New Lisbon School District will be offering an additional summer school session from July 29- August 9 for grades 1-5.
This summer school session is for your child to get back into the school routine of Reading and Math. Your child will be doing grade appropriate learning to get ready for the start of school.
The times are 8:00-11:00am. Lunch will be served at 11:00 and children can be picked up shortly after that. Please contact Mrs. Bunker at 562-3700 to register your child.
Touched Twice Clinic coming in August. Call Rhonda to volunteer. See poster for date and time information.
Stay safe in the heat, Rocket Nation! Drink plenty of water! https://youtu.be/6ZnQcWGfoNA
Congratulations to Chief Granger on your outstanding career. Thank you for your selfless service protecting our students and community. Best wishes in your retirement.
School Supply List is HERE! Get ready for the school year with the supplies your child needs. Remember to label ALL items. Thank you! https://5il.co/8n9r
The School District of New Lisbon is seeking a Special Education Driver/Aide for the 2019-2020 school year. Applications due July 22, 2019.
Mark your calendars.
App Tutorial now available at: https://youtu.be/uju9qzaX9Ro
New Lisbon School District is looking for 2019-2020 coaches for the 7th Grade Girls Basketball team and High School JV Girls Basketball team. Please contact Brad Bever if interested by July 21. 562-3700
Band performs in WaDuShuda Parade on Sunday, July 7.
Happy Fourth of July!
School Board Agenda for July 8, 2019. Meeting is open to the public and located in the school library at 7:00 p.m. http://www.wrjc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/July-8-Board-of-Education.pdf
New Lisbon teachers attended Every Teacher a Leader Summit last week. They worked on a teacher-led project with a focus on family and community engagement.
Registration Day will be held August 8, 2019. Parents may register their child for the 2019-2020 school year. Please plan on attending. We look forward to seeing you!
Two $1500 scholarships awarded to NLHS students https://www.wiscnews.com/juneaucountystartimes/announcements/community/two-scholarships-awarded-to-new-lisbon-high-school-graduates/article_2247c0e6-c0a0-5312-b702-8f404a81d19b.html
Rockets fans have the opportunity to order Rocket volleyball gear until July 8. Questions? Contact Coach Lenz. Click on the link to order. https://newlisbonvolleyball19.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true
The NLHS Volleyball team will be hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, August 8 from Noon to 5:00 p.m. at Silver Star Health. All blood types welcome. Questions? Contact Mr. Lenz.
Tomorrow (Tuesday, June 18) is the big day for Callie and Kayla! The ladies will be playing at the 2019 Senior All Star Softball Game at Woodside Sports Complex. Game times are 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. #RocketPride
To all our Rocket dads, Happy Father's Day!
Kids in the Kitchen class enjoying some yummy treats. Did we hear apple donuts and chocolate chip pancakes?
Our new app offers live feed, news, events calendar, athletics, staff contacts, lunch menu, and you now have quick access to documents to download right to your phone! For more district information, go to our NEW website.
Sam Rogers named Scenic Bluffs Player of the Year! Way to go, Sam! https://www.wiscnews.com/juneaucountystartimes/sports/high-school/baseball/prep-baseball-new-lisbon-s-rogers-named-scenic-bluffs-player/article_d70324e9-27be-5e11-8eec-0de21214117e.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
Jon Olson and Cody Haschke named Scenic Bluffs Conference Honorable Mentions; James Steele earns Sportsmanship Award.
Summer Rec photos begin Wednesday! Please see schedule in your packet. Please remember form and payment if you are ordering prints.
Summer School 2019 is in full swing as the first day went very well for all the young boys and girls from New Lisbon. Basketball 101 and 201 has over 50 students in the two classes. It's not too late to sign up for one of the many outstanding summer classes!
Mrs. Hansen's Community Connections Class is having a food drive for the New Lisbon Food Pantry. All items should be donated by Friday, June 21 and dropped off by the elementary office. Thank you for your support.
School Board meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. All are welcome.
Teachers with many years of service were honored by administration on Friday, June 7th.
Have you downloaded the NL app yet? It's amazing!
The "Leave a Legacy" form for engraved bleachers at the new athletic complex has been added to the documents folder on the NL app. Look in the Education Foundation Folder. It has also been linked on the Education Foundation page. Get your requests in ASAP.
Silver Star Health donates another $10,000 raising their total donations to $150,000! Thanks, Brian and Hollie!
Congratulations to all the Junior High students recognized today for their outstanding achievements in the classroom.
Happy Graduation Day to our littlest Rockets, the Class of 2031!
We honor all those who fought 75 years ago on D-Day in Normandy, France.
Congratulations to the 5th graders who were selected as next year's Safety Patrol! Students were selected based on recommendations, academics, and the Safety Patrol Test. Way to go, ladies! #RocketPride
Friday, June 7: Junior High Awards Program in the NLHS gym at 10:30 a.m.
7th & 8th grade class trip to Wisconsin Dells is on Thursday, June 6. Come prepared and bring sunscreen!
Spring Sports Banquet is tonight!
Who's excited about only 5 more days of school?
Gunnar Pedersen finished 7th in the triple jump at the 2019 WIAA State Track Meet!
Great job this morning to all the student speakers: Holden, Kollin, Catrina, Alexis, and Molly. We enjoyed your heartfelt messages. #RocketPride
4K classes visit McDonald’s.
Kollin Bolchen Wins Academic Scholarship as NLHS top student.
Graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. Congratulations to the Class of 2019.
NLHS band will be performing this morning at the Memorial Day ceremony.
No School on Memorial Day - Monday, May 27. The NLHS band will be performing at the ceremony at the Community Center.
NL Baseball loses WIAA Regional 5-6 against Weston.
Amazing night already! School record for Holden, Colten, Eugene, and Owen in the 4 x 800, and our first state qualifier Gunnar in the triple jump!
Junior High Variety Show tonight at 7:00!
Good luck to the Rocket Baseball team as they compete against Weston in the WIAA Regional Quarterfinals tonight.
Good luck to the Rocket Track team competing at WIAA Sectionals tonight in Bangor. The track members will be hoping for that ticket to state competition.
Rydmark, Stickney, Taylor, Jones, Johnson, Miller, and Hart advance to WIAA Sectionals on Thursday, May 23.
Gunnar Pedersen wins WIAA Regionals in the triple jump.
NLHS Baseball beats Royall 6-4 Friday, May 17.
NLHS Variety Show huge success last night.
NLHS Softball wins Regionals last night against Lincoln!
Thank you to Mrs. Rhonda Ready for her many years of service. Mrs. Ready is retiring. We will miss seeing her around the building.
Scholarship Night held Wednesday, May 15th. Congratulations to all seniors earning scholarships for continuing education and being recognized for academic excellence.
Service Learning Day huge hit in community.
Volleyball Camp forms available. See Coach Lenz