On Sunday, Nov. 23, Ike Band is hosting a Pancake Breakfast with Santa and a Craft/Vendor Fair. Join Santa for a Pancake Breakfast from 9 am - noon; tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children. The Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair, from 9 am - 2 pm, has over 60 vendors, plus a bake sale and raffle. More information at ikeband.org 

We recognize that families may be experiencing increased challenges as a result of the government shutdown, including financial stress or difficulty accessing needed resources. Our School Social Worker LaSonja Johnson  is available to assist families in connecting with community programs and supports related to food, clothing, housing, mental health, and other essential needs.

All communication will be handled confidentially and with care. If your family would benefit from additional support or information about available resources, please contact our School Social Worker LaSonja Johnson directly @ 262.789.6212 or email:  lasonja.johnson@nbexcellence.org

To schedule an appointment with your School Counselor, students and parents can use the following links to book an appointment. You can also visit the Eisenhower Student Services website homepage to locate these same links. Please consider saving your counselor’s link as a favorite in your web browser.

Mr. Annoye (A-He) mrannoye.youcanbook.me

Mrs. Mees (Hi-O)    mrsmees.youcanbook.me

Mrs. Lohse (P-Z)     mrslohse.youcanbook.me

After the appointment has been booked, students will receive a confirmation email. This email will serve as their pass out of the classroom. Check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox. Students must have this confirmation email available in order to leave class to attend their appointment.  If you have any questions please reach out to your assigned school counselor.

The National ACT will be offered at New Berlin West MS/HS  on December 13, 2025. The registration deadline is November 7, 2025. The late registration deadline is November 24, 2025.  Register online at:  http://www.actstudent.org

Information sessions provide prospective students an opportunity to learn more about a college/university’s academic and student life by meeting in a small group setting with the admission’s representative. In addition, students will gain insights into the admission, financial aid and scholarship process. The goal of each session is to provide a comprehensive overview of the school and answer any and all questions students may have. Generally, each session lasts approximately 45 min. Students can pick up a pass to attend in the Student Services Department the day before or morning of the visit. Please report to Student Services, #231, at the time of the visit. Should you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor. As we continue to schedule additional visits, we will revise this schedule. We hope to see you!
College Visits
December:
12-8-25                Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) @ 11:40 a.m.
12-16-25              UW-Stout @ 12:40 p.m.
12-17-25              Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) @ 8:30 a.m.
April:
4-8-26                  Lakeland University @ 11:40 a.m.
Military Visits
United States Air Force @ Lunchtime Visit in The Commons: 1/22/26; 3/12/26; 5/14/26
United States Army: @ Lunchtime Visit in The Commons:  First and third Tuesday of each month.
United States Navy @ Lunchtime Visit in The Commons: 1/14/26
Wisconsin Air National Guard @ Lunchtime Visit in The Commons:  2/12/26; 3/5/26

The Eisenhower Baseball Booster Club is holding a winter baseball clinic for grades 1-8 for athletes who are interested in receiving instructions from one of the best baseball programs in the state. Players are expected to wear baseball pants, bring their own equipment, a water bottle, and bring a positive attitude.
What: Baseball Clinic, presented by Eisenhower Baseball Boosters
Where: New Berlin Eisenhower
When: Sunday, December 14
How: CLICK HERE to register

The winter sports season is here.  Many of you have already registered for your winter sport, but if you haven't yet register, please do so ASAP.  Please note, sports registration is now completed on a different platform (Bound) than past years.  If you haven't already registered for a sport through Bound, you must create a new family account. Sport fees are also paid via Bound.  

Please CLICK HERE for instructions on how to get started and register through Bound.  

Registration Link - winter sports should start registering ASAP, if you haven't already
How-To-Guide - for instructions

***Please note, if your student is registering for a co-op sport, please follow the instructions below when selecting a school:

• For Wrestling or Boys Swim, please select New Berlin West as your school.
• For Hockey and Lacrosse, please select New Berlin Eisenhower as your school.
  • • Winter Sports Start Dates:
    • Girls Basketball: 11.10.25
    • Hockey (B&G): 11.10.25
    • Boys Basketball: 11.17.25
    • Boys Swim & Dive: 11.17.25
    • Wrestling: 11.17.25

As the fall seasons come to an end, students and their parents/guardians are encouraged to complete the following survey about their season. The purpose of this survey is to gather valuable feedback for our coaches and programs to continuously improve and provide the best experience possible for our students. Please CLICK HERE to complete the end-of-season survey. Thank you for helping us improve!

Looking to join the IKE baseball team in the spring? Sign up using this QR code to start getting messages for upcoming parent meeting, open gyms, and tryout information.  

Best Buddies members are selling Stone Creek coffees, teas, hot chocolate and gift cards.  Please see a Best Buddies member if you are interested in supporting this student organization!

Join Sunshine Smiles Initiative and Ike Care Club Thanksgiving morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Eisenhower for a fun run/walk supporting the MACC Fund! 🦃💛 All proceeds benefit kids fighting cancer. 
Sign up here

For more information visit:
@sunshine.smiles.initiative on instagram 

Ike and West Educators Rising members and Intro to Teaching students participated in breakout sessions about teaching topics, bulletin board creating, interviewing, and leadership in a "Multi-School Networking Day" with six other schools' chapters of Ed Rising. We learned from guest presenters and strategized ideas for the school year and state conference. Are you interested in joining Educators Rising? Email Ms. Santiago (Advisor) jessica.santiago@nbexcellence.org

Please join us for Popcorn Fridays!  Sold during middle and high school lunches.  $1.00 cash, school ids and cards not accepted.

Follow this link for a full list of scholarships. The scholarships are listed in order of application due date. You also can sort the list by scholarship names in alphabetical order, search by category or by a keyword. In addition, you can "Print a Short List" or "Print a Expanded List" which includes all the scholarship requirements and website links.

Follow this link for a list of college specific scholarships.

Questions: Please contact your Student Services Office or School Counselor: Eisenhower or  New Berlin West

Location:  14135 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin  www.kidsinmotionwi.com  262-649-3144

Start Date:  flexible, asap

Age Requirement:  15 or older

Compensation:  paid position, amount not mentioned

Our Floater position primarily covers: Toy pick up and cleaning. Child safety practices. Wiping and sweeping surfaces and around tables. Changing over a party room. Collecting and disbursing shoes. Talking to members of the public and potential cash handling.

Contact:  Rob Blake  rob@kidsinmotionwi.com

Location:  3830 S. Moorland Rd, Suite C1, New Berlin  414-433-4873   LatitudesWI.com

Start Date:  flexible

Compensation:  $10-$15/hour

Age:  16 or older

Job Pre-requisites:  Basic math and writing skills.  Ability to use a computer and phone.  The ability to use social media.

Job Description:  The position would be in a Travel Agency as an Assistant to the Owner. The job is office work, some of the duties would include: Using a computer, using AI, answering phones: both cell and a land line (LOL), greeting customers, data entry, and typing organizing paperwork, notes, and doing filing. Sending thank you notes and letters, mail, and packages. Assisting with creating social media posts, newsletters, assisting with creating events, attending, and helping coordinate events. Other misc. daily office duties that come with running a travel agency. Other skills required would be general office duties. No travel is required or expected of the student. Our hours are generally Monday - Friday 9 to 5 & Saturday 9 to 3. We do occasionally have special events at the store or nearby between the hours of 5 pm to 9 pm.

Contact:  Holly Robertson  Admin@LatitudesWI.com

Location:  N8416 County Rd ES, East Troy     https://www.ypgausa.com/      262-470-3829

Start Date:  flexible

Compensation:  $18-$22/hour

Age:  16 or older

Currently Hiring seasonal and part time positions. Perfect for high school students looking for summer, after-school work, or a full time position after graduation!  Do you love being outdoors, working with your hands, and seeing the results of your hard work come to life? Join Your Personal Gardener & Arborist (YPGA) as a Landscape Technician and help create and maintain beautiful outdoor spaces! This is a great opportunity for high school students who enjoy nature, design, construction, or environmental work — and want to gain real-world experience in the landscaping industry.

What You’ll Gain: Hands-on experience in landscaping and horticulture.  Training from experienced professionals. Teamwork, problem-solving, and technical skills. Opportunities for seasonal or full-time growth at YPGA

We’re Looking For:  A positive attitude and willingness to learn. Enjoyment of outdoor, physical work. Dependable team players who take pride in their work.  No experience needed — we’ll train you!

PLANT HEALTHCARE TECHNICIAN 

What You’ll Do: You’ll work alongside experienced team members to help care for and improve our clients’ properties by: Applying fertilizers to trees, shrubs, and lawns. Helping manage insects and diseases that affect plants. Improving soil health with treatments and amendments. Performing seasonal lawn and landscape care.

When plant health care work is complete, you’ll also help with: Tree pruning and removals, stump grinding, landscaping projects (grading, drainage, planting), and snow removal in winter months.

LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN

What You’ll Do: You’ll get to be part of a team that keeps our clients’ properties looking their best by: mowing, edging, weeding, and mulching garden beds. Planting flowers, shrubs, and trees. Assisting with landscape projects — from design to installation. Learning to safely use tools and equipment (mowers, trucks, skid loaders, etc.) Helping with tree and shrub pruning. Supporting seasonal work like snow removal in winter.

SNOW & ICE TECHNICIAN

What You’ll Do:  As part of our snow and ice team, you’ll help keep driveways, walkways, and parking lots clear and safe by: Operating snowplows and other snow, removal equipment (training provided), shoveling and applying salt or ice melt where needed, helping maintain and clean equipment, working with teammates to complete snow removal routes, assisting with landscape or maintenance projects during slower weather days.

Contact:  Samantha Rinderle  262-470-3829   samantha@yourpersonalgardener.net

Paint the town purple and gold with an IKE garden flag at home! Scan the QR code or visit https://ike-strings.square.site