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Students in grades 6-12 were invited to the WLHS Trades Fair on January 21, where a wide range of skilled trade and tech colleges were in attendance for questions, discovery, and demonstrations. Students were invited to explore hands-on activities such as welding and electrical circuit projects. Discussions with industry professionals provided valuable insights into the recommended career paths for students' specific area of interest. We thank our local businesses who took part in the trades fair, including:

At the pep rally on Thursday, January 22, one of these three senior boys will be crowned as the 2026 Festival King. Pictured left to right are: Andrew Belott, Zavier Zens, and Anthony Brown. They will be escorted by Claire Paschke, Magdalene Mellock, and Zaniyah Valentine, respectively.

Get ready, Vikings! Join us for the 2026 Winter Festival Pep Rally in the WLHS Main Gym on Thursday, January 22 at 2:18 p.m. Classes will dismiss at 2:14 p.m. so we can come together for an all-school celebration, ending at 3:00 p.m. We’ll follow our pep rally schedule found here. Parents are welcome—just be prepared for lots of school spirit (and a little noise)!

• Teachers will post assignments or activities in onCampus OR via E-mail by 7:45 a.m. for the scheduled rotation day.
• Assignments must be completed and submitted by 3:00 p.m. that same day.
• Attendance will be recorded by 3:00 p.m. based on assignment submission.

• Students will be marked present for a class if they submit their assignments/activities by 3:00 p.m.
• Students will be marked unexcused absent for a class if assignments are not submitted by the deadline.
• To be prepared, students should take their Chromebook and charger home along with other needed school materials, such as textbooks or notebooks, on Thursday, January 22.

WLHS varsity football players are loving their January Reading Buddies tour! Throughout January, the Wisco football team has partnered with our WLHS Conference Elementary Schools for the Reading Buddy Program.  The team is visiting a total of 14 grade schools. So far they've visited Christ-St. Peter, Mt. Calvary, Zion - South Milwaukee, St. John's - Mukwonago, Pilgrim, St. Marcus, Living Hope, St. John's - Milwaukee, and Risen Savior. Stay tuned to see if they visit your school next!

Parents of seniors—celebrate your student with a senior recognition ad in this year’s WLHS yearbook! Recognition ads are a meaningful way to highlight achievements, honor milestones, and share well-wishes as your senior wraps up their high school journey. Ads are purchased and created online through Jostens (please do not send materials to the school). Ad sizes range from 1/8 page to full page, and all orders must be placed by Thursday, February 12. Click here for content guidelines as well as directions for submitting your ad. Questions? Contact Ms. Candace Greupink, yearbook advisor, at candace.greupink@wlhs.org.

Reality Store, our annual financial literacy event, takes place on Tuesday, March 17, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. To give our seniors an opportunity to learn about wise stewardship of their time and resources, we are in need of volunteers on this date. Those with experience in the areas of insurance and cars are helpful, but we have many areas where life experience is valuable when working with our young people. If you can spare a few hours of time, please contact Mr. Jason Goede at jason.goede@wlhs.org.

• Teachers will post assignments or activities in onCampus by 7:45 a.m. for the scheduled rotation day.
• Assignments must be completed and submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the same day.
• Attendance will be recorded by 3:00 p.m. based on assignment submission.

• Students are marked present if they submit their assignments or activities by 3:00 p.m.
• Students are marked unexcused absent if assignments are not submitted by the deadline.

As a convenience to our families, Blackbaud Tuition Management provides year-end statements that list payments made to a family's Tuition Management account for the 2025 calendar year and includes the required tax ID number for Wisconsin Lutheran. Access your statement by logging in to your account through onCampus here, click on Resources, then Smart Tuition. From there you can click on "Family Year-End Statement" which will trigger a PDF download to your computer. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Katie Lindemann at katie.lindemann@wlhs.org.

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College Possible is hosting a virtual parent information night on February 11. Please click here to learn more!

Wisconsin Lutheran High School is pleased to announce the academic top ten for the Class of 2026:

1. Jeremiah Alejandro (St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church & School, Wauwatosa)
2. Christina Retherford (St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church & School, Cudahy)
3. Eliana Enslen (Christ Ev. Lutheran Church & School, Big Bend)
4. Annalise Kuehn (St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church & School, Wauwatosa)
5. Luke Carlovsky (St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church & School, Milwaukee)
6. Eloise Lambrecht (St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Oak Creek & St. Jacobi Lutheran School, Greenfield)
7. Finley Gospodarek (St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa & St. Jacobi Lutheran School, Greenfield)
8. Yi Jia (Joey) Gu (International)
9. Brenna Valerio (Christ Ev. Lutheran Church, Pewaukee & Christ the Lord Lutheran School, Brookfield)
10. Andrew Belott (Bethlehem Ev. Lutheran Church & School, Menomonee Falls)

There is no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The school building will be closed and offices will have limited hours. Students involved in co-curriculars should check with their coaches or advisors for practice times.

Wisconsin Lutheran High School achieved a gold medal in the college credit category of the 2025 Advanced Placement Honor Roll Progress Report. This award reflects the outstanding number of students who scored three or higher on their AP exams. We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated AP teachers and hardworking students, whose commitment and effort played a crucial role in this success. Rigorous AP courses combined with impressive scores prepare our students for future academic endeavors and also allow them to earn valuable college credit.

Current juniors and seniors can click here to learn more about a great opportunity in the summer of 2026 to get exposure to a career in the trades!

An E-mail invite was sent to parents on Tuesday, January 13, to set up Xello family accounts. This email was sent to families who are new or did not set up a family account. This email invite came directly from Xello rather than a WLHS email. If you have any questions regarding Xello Family, click here or reach out to Xello support at help@xello.world.

Mark your calendars now to register for a summer of innovative learning with UW–Madison Badger Precollege! Designed for students completing grades 4–12, Badger Precollege supports educational and social growth by fostering curiosity and expanding academic interests. Each of our summer programs offers classes in a variety of subjects — ranging from engineering, computer science and business to music, art and law — and is held on the UW–Madison campus for commuter and/or residential students.

Regardless of their choice, students will enjoy an engaging and challenging academic experience, learn more about the college experience and meet new friends — all at a top-ranked university. Explore all Badger Precollege summer 2026 classes at the link below. Choose a subject you already know and love, or pick something new to explore in a low-risk environment.

The application period for all summer programs opens on January 12, 2026. Classes fill up on a first-come, first-served basis, so identify your favorites now and apply early to secure your spot. Please click here to learn more and apply.

As we enter the new calendar year, we welcome two new international students who are joining the Wisconsin Lutheran High School family at the start of the spring semester.

Click here to view the list of first semester Honor Roll recipients. Please join us in congratulating these students for their diligence, dedication, and hard work.