News

A group of students recently attended an Actuarial Science Career Day hosted by Northwestern Mutual and Milliman, two major firms in the financial and insurance industries. The event provided an in-depth look at the actuarial profession, offering students valuable insights into career paths that blend mathematics, statistics, and business. During the visit, students had the opportunity to engage with professional actuaries, learn about risk management, and participate in interactive workshops that demonstrated real-world applications of actuarial science. Industry experts shared their experiences, discussed the importance of analytical skills in decision-making, and provided guidance on college programs and certifications needed to become an actuary.

• All materials and instruction
• Food and drinks
• A $10 donation to the Viking Annual Fund, supporting tuition assistance and student programs

Direct Admit Wisconsin allows eligible students to be automatically admitted to participating Wisconsin colleges based on their high school academic record, without completing a traditional application. Families simply opt in, and students receive admission offers they can review and choose from later — with no obligation to enroll. School Counselors have met with juniors this semester to explain the program in detail.

Parents of current juniors should complete the opt-in/opt-out form in onCampus (top banner). This form must be submitted by Sunday, March 1 in order to participate in the program. Students who do not meet the deadline will not be eligible for Direct Admit. WLHS will submit transcripts this summer for students who opt in by March 1.

Note the following information and sessions offered by the state of Wisconsin:

Explore self-guided courses with Christian Family Solutions designed for families and accessible to all! CFS clinicians provide educational programs on topics related to mental health, relationships, parenting, and other topics related to navigating life in this world. These programs available to you online. Sign up today by clicking here and start learning at your own pace. 

One of the blessings of a WLHS education is the opportunity to support WELS missions both at home and abroad. On February 2, following chapel, Campus Pastor Phil Huebner (’99) announced this summer’s United States mission trips. All students are welcome to apply, with preference given to upperclassmen. Applications—including the student/parent form and liability release—are due Monday, February 9, at 3:00 p.m.

Tentative locations & dates (finalized after airline tickets are reserved):

This week School Counselors in junior Theology classes are delivering The Resilience Project which teaches young adults about how to overcome setbacks and challenges in life. The Resilience Project which is part of the WLHS School Wellness Plan is offered in partnership with Christian Family Solutions who has developed the six part series to assist WELS High Schools. If you would like to learn more, click here or reach out to your child's school counselor.

February marks National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, celebrating high school programs that prepare students for high-demand careers. CTE offers hands-on training in fields like business, education, entertainment, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and skilled trades, providing students with technical skills and industry certifications that make them job-ready after graduation, and helps bridge the gap between education and workforce needs.

National School Counseling Week 2026 (#NSCW26) is Feb. 2-6, 2026, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. The theme is: School Counselors Amplify Student Success.

National School Counseling Week, presented by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. From providing guidance on career choices to helping students navigate personal challenges, school counselors are integral to a well-rounded educational experience.

2026 Winter Festival of Lanterns was a glowing success! Despite the shortened week and cold spell, students still enjoyed a great lineup of dress-up days, games, and school spirit. At the Festival pep rally, our cheer, dance, and step teams put on outstanding performances, classes competed for the loudest battle cry, and our basketball, wrestling, and swim teams were introduced. Senior Anthony Brown was crowned Festival King. The celebration wrapped up with a varsity boys basketball win against Pius on Thursday night and the Festival dance in the main gym on Saturday.

• Classes 1–4 exams: Wednesday, May 20
• Classes 5–8 exams: Thursday, May 21

2026 Open Enrollment starts on Monday, February 2, for all families wishing to utilize the Milwaukee (MPCP) or Wisconsin (WPCP) Parental Choice Programs for the 2026-27 school year.

Step right up and try your luck at over 45 fun games! Wisconsin Lutheran High School will be hosting the Kids Carnival on Sunday, February 15, from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Children age 3 through third grade are invited to play games, meet live animals, and participate in other fun activities. Carnival tokens and wristbands can be purchased at the door, or online by clicking here.

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.

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:

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.

Looking to crush the ACT, ace your college essays, and get expert help applying to colleges and scholarships– all for FREE? Wisconsin Lutheran High School is proud to partner with College Possible Wisconsin, which is now accepting applications for their college prep program! Join a community of motivated students and get personalized support with everything from financial aid to finding your perfect college fit. Sessions happen once or twice a week during your free period or after school. It's flexible and designed with you in mind. Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Apply now and take the first step toward your college dreams! https://collegepossible.tfaforms.net/60?tfa_19=Wisconsin

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.