Please join Change of Mind and Student Union for two days of showing support, spreading kindness, and making a difference! On October 21st, wear orange for Unity Day to stand together against bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. On October 22nd, wear pink for the Strands of Strength Fundraiser during lunch to support breast cancer awareness. Together, we can show our support and make a difference in our school and community!

Attention Seniors - you will have a closed flex on Monday, 10/26 (in the auditorium) to meet with our Jostens representative regarding the ordering process for caps, gowns, announcements, and other senior materials. 

If you are not present on campus during Monday flex, there will be information at the security desk for you to pick up.  

Questions can be directed to Mrs. Dethloff in room 134.

Join us for New Berlin Eisenhower’s Veterans Day Celebration!

📅 Nov. 11 | ⏰ 9:15 AM
📍 Eisenhower Gymnasium

Veterans, active service members, families & community members are welcome. Catered brunch to follow.

RSVP: Courtney.fredericks@nbexcellence.org

New Berlin Eisenhower is now collecting donations for our Thanksgiving Meal Drive to help support local families this holiday season.

We are looking for donations to help provide Thanksgiving meals for families in our community. You can help by sponsoring a family, donating meal items, contributing turkeys, side dishes, desserts, gift cards, or making a monetary donation.

Meals will be delivered on November 24th, and we are collecting donations now.

Thank you for helping us make Thanksgiving a little brighter for New Berlin families.

Questions? Contact Courtney Fredericks
Courtney.fredericks@nbexcellence.org

Get money to help pay for school. Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.   Follow this link for more information and the FAFSA application. Need additional help filling out the FAFSA? Visit College Goal Wisconsin for in person workshops in the area. 

New! Level-Up Leaders Want to level up your leadership skills? Join Level-Up Leaders! This fun, interactive group is for 7th and 8th grade students and will focus on building confidence, communication, teamwork, handling disagreements, and strengthening leadership skills. We’ll meet on Thursdays during Flex from October 15 through November 5. Email Mr. Annoye or Ms. Brauner to sign up.

Prospective students (current 6th - 11th graders) are invited to participate in this informational and experiential opportunity to find out what it is like to be a Lion for a day at New Berlin Eisenhower Middle/High School.

Navigating the Common App - A Workshop for Seniors Senior students using the Common App to apply to colleges/universities this fall are encouraged to attend this flex session offered on September 22nd and October 20th. The school counseling team will help students with the following: 📝 Setting up and completing your Common App 🎯 Understanding the different sections of the application ✍️ Tips for writing a strong personal essay 🏆 Entering activities, honors, and experiences 📬 Understanding counselor and teacher recommendations 💰 Learning about application fees and fee waivers 📅 Important deadlines and next steps ❓ Time to ask questions and get help with your application.  If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor.

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 12, 2026. The registration deadline is November 6, 2026. The late registration deadline is November 29, 2026.  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
November:
11/3/26            Carroll University @ 8:30 a.m.
11/12/26          Ripon College @ 9:30 a.m.
11/19/26         University of Wisconsin-Whitewater @ 8:30 a.m.
Military
United States Army_Lunchtime visit in The Commons the first and third Monday of each month.
United States Navy_Lunchtime visit in The Commons the second Tuesday of each month.

Join New Berlin United Boys Swim & Dive!

Athletes from West and Eisenhower are invited to join us for the upcoming season! No previous competitive swimming experience is required! Returning athletes, invite a friend to give it a try!

Season begins Monday, November 16.

Registration is open now on Bound through your home school: https://login.gobound.com

Interested? Scan the QR code in the graphic to complete the interest form by October 30. 

Be sure to complete your official registration on Bound, too! 

Register NOW:  

Before practice, athletes must have a current physical dated April 1, 2025, or later, athletic fees paid, and clearance from the Athletic Office.

Let’s make it a great season!

#GoUnited 

Ready to put your math skills to the test?

The Ike Math Team is kicking off the year with our first Math League Competition on October 20 during high school Flex! 

If you're interested in competing this year, sign up for Mrs. Werra's Flex and be sure to show up at 10:28 AM ready to tackle some challenging problems, put your problem-solving skills to work, and kick off the competition season strong!

Whether you're a returning competitor or looking to try something new, we'd love to see you there. Come ready to think, compete, and have some math fun!

Come and join Culture Club in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! We will have chips and salsa, a small presentation, all followed by a fun activity! Sign up for Mr. White’s flex on Wednesday, October 21st. Hope to see you there!

What is Educators Rising (Ed Rising)? It’s a State and National Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO); at SDNB it’s where West & Ike high school students explore careers in education and do lots of fun volunteer activities with kids.

Thursday, 10/8 we had a monthly meeting in room 212 at West and on Google Meet with Ike, with SDNB Advisor, Ms. Santiago. We started with some slideshow presentations, talking about some state opportunities, a field trip, and local volunteer opportunities for students to do, like babysitting for staff kids during conferences, and trick-or-treat assistance at a senior living facility. Then, we did icebreakers where we just put our desks in front of each other, and talked and asked questions about why we want to be teachers, and then rotated to talk and ask questions with a different person. 

Then, after that, Ms. Santiago made sure everyone was registered or understands how to register for Ed Rising, and we also talked about a field trip coming up to Muskego High School on Tuesday, November 17, where Ed Rising does group goals, exposes students to current education topics through their choice of sessions, and gets them excited about the Ed Rising State Conference & Future careers within the field of education.

If you're interested in joining Ed Rising, email Ms Santiago jessica.santiago@nbexcellence.org

2026-2027 GRAND LODGE AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST Challenging young, inquisitive minds to explore American Values! “Explain a Constitutional Right or Privilege and How It Affects You and Your Family.”  1) Four separate divisions for 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade students. 2) Awards for Each Grade Level — •$1,000 for 1st; •$500 for 2nd; •$250 for 3rd.
I am pleased to announce that the Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee has selected the theme, “Explain a Constitutional Right or Privilege and How It Affects You and Your Family” for the 2026-2027 Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest. The contest starts with the Local Lodges, progresses through District and State levels, and ends with the naming of our National Winners at the Grand Lodge Session in Denver, Colorado in July 2027. This contest gives students in four separate grade levels, grades 5-8, the opportunity to thoughtfully evaluate and express their views on the selected annual theme.
Nationally, first-place, second-place and third-place authors in each division will receive monetary awards of $1,000, $500, and $250, respectively. Many Lodges, Districts and State Associations also provide various forms of recognition to their respective winners, and the Fraternal Committee appreciates and encourages their extraordinary efforts in support of the contest. Contest materials, including the annual contest theme, are published online on May 1. Lodges are encouraged to communicate with school officials in a timely fashion to facilitate annual curriculum planning. 
Contest Cover Sheet and Guidelines
Follow this link for more detailed information.
This contest is vitally important to Elks as it promotes Americanism in our communities. It encourages 10-13 year old students to thoughtfully consider American values and appreciate the blessings and responsibilities of citizenship.

FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled.  Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay on, What Does Patriotism Mean To Me? through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline.  Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes.
The grand national winner receives $1,500.  Other winners receive $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, and $500 for third place.  Each national winner will receive an attractive plaque citing his/her achievement, and every entrant judged at the national level receives a certificate of recognition. Prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.  Click on this link for more information!
Flyer
Rules & Cover Sheet

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.

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

Location:  750 Wall Street, Elm Grove  262-786-9495   www.elmgrovepreschool.com

Timeline:  Flexible

Compensation:  $10-$12/hour

Age Requirement:  16 or older

Students will be provided with on-the-job training including child care coursework (Infant and Toddler, EC I, and EC II), CPR, abusive head trauma prevention training, and mandated reporter training. Students are not responsible for paying for any training.

Students will learn how to and be expected to clean, assist classroom teachers, play with children, and learn how to become assistant child care teachers. Once all coursework and training has been completed and student is at least 18 years old, students would be qualified to be lead child care teachers. Students may have the opportunity to return to the job seasonally or as an after school job once finished with the program or with high school.

Contact:  Jenna Peggs  elmgrovepreschool@gmail.com

Location:  15455 W. Howard Ave., New Berlin   rockyrococo.com   414-786-7000

Timeline:  flexible

Compensation:  $10/hour

Age Requirement:  16 or older

Job Responsibilities:  The cashier position will involve interacting with the public to take orders, fulfill orders, take payments on the cash register, and answer the phone, all in a friendly manner.  The cook position will involve assembling food and cooking it.  Packaging orders as needed.

Contact:  Peter Pfaffenbach 414-786-7000  314@rockyrococo.com

The American Geriatrics Society CoCare is looking for High School Student Volunteers at Aurora Locations.

Locations:  St. Luke's Medical Center, Sinai Medical Center, Medical Center Grafton and West Allis Medical Center.  

Job Responsibilities:  This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for students considering a career in the medical or healthcare field.  Hands-on patient-staff interaction.  Network in a hospital setting for future career opportunities.  Provide mental stimulation recreational activities, and physical mobility to hospitalized older adults. Work alongside providers and leaders to learn about the operations of hospital settings.

Age Requirement:  Must be at least going into the summer of your Junior Year of High School. 

Hours:  Must be willing to devote one 2-3 hour shift per week for at least a 6-month period.

Contact:  Go to aurora.org/volunteer or contact Lunn Derlein at lynn.derlein@aah.org

Eat at Qdoba in New Berlin on Monday 10/19 between 4p-8p and help raise money for the girls volleyball booster club!  Use the QR code in store or enter code "QDOBAGIVES" if ordering online.

Eisenhower families, we need your help! Our staff will be spending time learning and collaborating during our upcoming Professional Learning Day on Friday, Nov. 6, and we’d love to provide some tasty snacks to keep everyone energized.

Sign up to donate food or beverages here: Nov. 6 Professional Learning Day Snacks

If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, you can Venmo @ike-pto or cash can be dropped off in a sealed envelope labeled “Courtney Fredericks – PL Day Snacks” at the Main Office or Security Office.

All donated items can be dropped off at the main office by 10 a.m. on Nov. 5.

Thank you for helping us show our staff how appreciated they truly are!

With appreciation,
Eisenhower PTO

The Eisenhower PTO has exciting plans for the 2026-27 school year, and we would love for you to get involved — whether that means attending a meeting, volunteering for an event or simply staying in the loop. There’s a place for everyone, and every bit of participation makes a difference!

Our focus areas for this year include: Teacher Appreciation, Community and Career Connections, and Family Engagement and Student Belonging.

We’d love to add you to our list of volunteers: Click Here

Questions? Email nblionspto@gmail.com