Attention Seniors - Jostens will be here on Monday, April 27 during flex and lunch to deliver your caps, gowns, tassels, and other Commencement materials. They will be located outside the main office.  

STUDENTS WHO ARE OFF CAMPUS AT THIS TIME: Your cap and gown will be in the security office starting on Tuesday, April 28 for you to pick up at your convenience.

 If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Dethloff in room 134. 

Please purchase your Senior Dinner tickets now. There will be a price increase of $20 on May 1st. 

It is our pleasure to announce the students selected to represent Eisenhower Middle/High School at the 2026 Wisconsin American Legion Badger Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State Programs. 

Badger State 2026 selected Primary Delegates pictured left to right are: Tarun Boodugadde, Belgutei Gan-Ochir, Lucia Hendricks, Bode Li, Elaina Mercer (Alternate Delegate), Emma Smallwood and Mihailo Vjestica.  Nominated Primary Delegate (not pictured) who is unable to attend: Tessa Roedl 

On behalf of the Administration and Staff at New Berlin Eisenhower, Congratulations!  
Additionally, Eisenhower Middle/High School would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our local sponsor and financial contributor, American Legion Post #488, New Berlin, WI.

Order a beautiful bouquet of roses or other graduation memorabilia to present to your graduate at the Commencement ceremony on June 12.  Orders will be ready to pick up at the ceremony, in the lobby of the field house as you arrive that day.  Please click here to place your order today!

We are excited to share a free driver education opportunity through Crash Course Driver Education Center, a DOT-certified driver education provider proudly serving Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, and Waukesha counties.  

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is offering a driver education tuition grant for eligible families. Please note that the grant is funded by WisDOT, not Crash Course.

Applications open at 9:00 AM on Monday, April 13 and are first come, first served. We strongly encourage families to apply as early as possible Monday morning for the best chance of approval.

To help families prepare, we recommend pre-registering with Crash Course for text and email reminders.

Crash Course is also offering a FREE Zoom information session on Sunday, April 12 at 1:00 PM to explain the grant and driver education process and answer questions. If families cannot attend live, the session will be recorded. 

Once approved, families should enroll with Crash Course as soon as possible to secure their spot.

Helpful links:

● Pre-register for updates and reminders: crashcoursewi.com/grant

● Join the FREE Zoom information session: crashcoursewi.com/zoom/join

● Apply for the grant beginning Monday at 9:00 AM: wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/teen-sfty/degrant.aspx

● Enroll with Crash Course: crashcoursewi.com  

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

Family Promise of Waukesha County recognizes that family homelessness and poverty are complex issues that require comprehensive, innovative solutions. Solving homelessness is not just about housing. Our holistic approach to the crisis of family homelessness includes four key areas of focus: prevention, shelter, stabilization, and housing.  Follow this link to learn more about their programs and services.

High School Seniors, remember to complete the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form as soon as possible to ensure you have access to as much financial aid as possible!

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.

Wisconsin residents who plan to attend a Minnesota institution at in-state tuition rates must apply for tuition reciprocity. Reciprocity applications for Fall 2026 will open on February 1, 2026. Applications for Spring 2027 will be available beginning October 1, 2026. Learn more about MN–WI reciprocity and eligibility requirements at the following link: wisconsin.edu/reciprocity

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
4-17-26     UW-La Crosse @ 9:30 a.m.
4-21-26     Lakeland University @ 9:30 
4-23-26     Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) @ 9:00 a.m.
Military Visits
United States Air Force @ Lunchtime Visit in The Commons:  5/14/26
United States Army: @ Lunchtime Visit in The Commons:  First and third Tuesday of each month
Wisconsin Army National Guard @ Lunchtime Visit in The Commons: Third Wednesday of each month.

Summer Camp Registration Now Open Wisconsin Business World is partnering again with the UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics, who will be hosting our 2026 Summer Business World Camp, with the support of the following businesses: Plexus, Gamber-Johnson, Delta Dental, Greenheck, Steel King and Georgia Pacific. In our 4-day, 3-night camp, students learn how to build, run and manage a fictional business while working with other students from all around the state. They will engage and learn from executives from well-known and established Wisconsin businesses as well as tour a local manufacturer. But, even more importantly, through our hands on, intentional curriculum, students have a chance to practice important life skills that will take them far in their future careers.  Sign up by April 30—registration is going fast! Jun 12-15 | UW-Stevens Point Student Registration: $350

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM until Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM @ Drake University Des Moines, IA  50311 
BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare:  Drake Opportunities for Gaining Skills in Healthcare
This program will introduce you to careers in the health professions by educating you about opportunities in health sciences and inspiring you to explore different pathways. You will participate in hands-on laboratory experiences, educational sessions, and interactive discussions with students and faculty in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to understand how to best prepare for a career in healthcare. Special emphasis is placed on promoting careers in nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and many others. The overarching goal of this program is to expose you to a wide variety of opportunities within healthcare and educate you about how you can best prepare for a career in the health professions.  For more information about the program goals, activities and requirements, visit the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences website.  
Registration for this event will close on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon) CDT. Due to the costs involved in providing an overnight experience on campus, there is a $200.00 fee for participating in BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare. Once you have completed the form below, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to pay the $200.00 fee. Financial assistance may be available to students who qualify. Payments will be accepted for this program until Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm CDT. Participants who have not paid the registration fee by this date will forfeit their spot in the program. Refunds will not be granted for cancellations made after June 1, 2026. 
If you have questions about BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare or our College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences programs, please contact Taylor Burgraff, Assistant Director of Enrollment Services for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, via email at taylor.burgraff@drake.edu or via phone at (515) 271-1823.

The FBI Milwaukee Teen Academy, formerly called the Teen Experience & Mentorship (TEAM) program, is a three-day youth educational experience for high school students interested in law enforcement careers. The Teen Academy is presented by local, state, and federal law enforcement partners and FBI personnel. Students receive specific classroom training and practical exercises in investigative forensics, use of cyber technology techniques for combating violent crime, counterintelligence, gang awareness, civil rights (hate crimes), and many more violations of state and federal law. The Teen Academy is a unique experience which also includes an opportunity for youth to be paired with FBI volunteers who will be their law enforcement career mentors at the conclusion of the program.
To Apply
FBI Milwaukee is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Teen Academy. The academy invites high school students ages 15-18 in grades 9 to 12 to join us on June 23 - June 25, 2026, at the Milwaukee Field Office, located at 3600 S. Lake Drive St. Francis, WI. Click here to view and download 2026 Teen Academy application. Applications and any supplementary materials must be received by Friday, May 1, 2026, for review. 

Heavy equipment operators, mobile crane operators, and truck drivers have always been some of the most stable and well paying occupations in America.  People depend on these skilled professionals for much of what it takes to build and maintain our highways, roads, bridges, buildings, housing and public lands.  ATS, located in Sun Prairie, WI currently offers standardized and customized training programs in: Heavy Equipment Operation; Crane Operation; and Class-A CDL Truck Driving. For more information, please contact the Admissions Department at: 1.800.383.7364; email: Admissions@Operator-School.com or visit us at www.Operator-School.com

Calling all dancers and those interested in joining the exceptional Eisenhower Varsity Dance Team! Tryouts for the upcoming 2026-2027 season are quickly approaching! Come learn about this powerhouse program and what makes the Ike dance family so special on April 10th from 5:30-7:30 and May 3rd 12:00-2:00, OPEN TO ALL 7th-12th graders. We will provide important team information and expectations, as well as dance together!  Official tryouts for high schoolers is May 18-20 from 5-7:30 in the lower gym! So mark your calendars. Can’t wait to see you all there!

Best Buddies has rescheduled the after school event on 4/16/26 to 4/30/26. Please join us for some fun!

Tickets are on sale now for Ike Theater's spring musical, Seussical Junior!  

More information can be found at www.eisenhowertheater.org.

Join us for this heartwarming show that is perfect for all ages!

Performances are Friday April 24th and Saturday April 25th at 7 pm and Sunday April 26th at 2 pm.

Behind every great state are excellent businesses helping support local activities, individual livelihoods and build their communities up. Your essay must include information about how business is a force for good within your community. In an essay of no more than 1,000 words, describe an example of an impact a Wisconsin business has had on you or your community showing how business is a force for good!  Open to students in grades 6-12. For more information, click on this link : Essay Contest  
Essay submissions are due June 12, 2026. 

Upload a creative presentation featuring your new Kwik Trip product idea explaining why Kwik Trip should put it in their stores and why guests will purchase your idea. Pay close attention to and explain your target market, price point and marketing ideas in your presentation. Your project may be formatted in the manner that best showcases your ideas. Be creative in your presentations. And most of all, have fun INNOVATING!  For more information, click on this link:  Innovation Competition
Deadline: June 12, 2026 at 11:59pm

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

Spring garden volunteers are needed at Our Lord’s United Methodist Church, 5000 S. Sunny slope, New Berlin, to prepare our community garden for planting in May. The garden supplies fresh vegetables to the New Berlin Food Pantry and Rooted and Rising, an inner-city food pantry located in the Washington Park area. Duties will include preparing the soil, creating a garden walkway, bringing supplies from a storage garage on site and planting onions and collards. Saturday, May 2nd is our target date with a rain date Saturday, May 16th. There will be two shifts: 8:00am - 10:00 am, 10:00am - 12:00noon. Thank you in advance for your participation! We look forward to your help! Additional questions, please contact: Ms. Lynda McDowell @  lmcdowell5@wi.rr.com

Location:  800 W. Wells, Milwaukee  https://noblecateringco.com  414-988-1554

Timeline: flexible

Age Requirement:  16 or older

Compensation:  $15-$17/hour

Job Description:  The Catering Server is a key role in the operations team. As the main server for our events, you are the face of Noble Catering. You uphold our core values by providing top-quality service to guests, taking extra care in the small details, working collaboratively with the team and communicating with the Operations Managers to ensure a smooth event and a pleasant experience for all guests from setup to breakdown. The Catering Event Server must also be professional and adaptable, being able to work in any event atmosphere. Whether it be a high-profile corporate luncheon, a small coffee & tea serving, or a 400-guest wedding banquet, every event is unique and may have different requirements.

Contact:  Ashley Singley   ashley@noblecateringco.com

Location:  6191 S 108th St, Suite B, Hales Corners   www.atcwi.com  414-475-1896

Timeline:  flexible

Age Requirement:  18 yrs or older with high school diploma (can apply before graduating)

Job Description: As a Treatment Technician, you can help a young child with Autism with social skills through play. We will pay you to train you to teach young children (between 2 and 6) to talk and play with other children. This experience is incredibly rewarding and will be a positive addition on your future resume. Work hours are flexible in a clinic or home setting. You can work as little or as much as you want (8 hours to 40 hours per week)! Our company provides ABA therapy to very young children with Autism. No experience is necessary and all training is paid. 

To Apply:    website: https://www.atcwi.com/join-our-team

Location:  Waukesha County Fair Grounds, Waukesha  262-544-5922

Timeline:  July 15-19, 2026

Compensation:  $10/hour

Age Requirement:  14 and older

The Waukesha County Fair is hiring for admissions and parking team.  Employees can enjoy the fair before and after their shift. Build real world skills in a fun, team environment.  You receive 10 adult admission passes to share with family and friends.

Questions:  FairTeam@WaukeshaCountyFair.com

Location:   Milwaukee Summerfest Grounds,  639 Summerfest Place   summerfest.com   414-270-6513

Timeline:  2026 Event Season, May-October

Age Requirement:  16 or older

Compensation:  Competitive Wages, Incentives + Perks

Job Description:  Milwaukee's best live music venue is hiring for the season.  Security, food + beverage, operations, guest services, sign shop, event support, admissions, security, and box office IT.

Contact:  Apply today www.jobs.summerfest.com  

Related to Career Clusters:  Hospitality & Tourism

Location:  549 E. Wilson St., Milwaukee  414-264-2355  264bell.com

Timeline:  immediate openings for Cadet Program

Are you highly motivated individual who cares about the community? Do you want to be part of a program designed to train you as an EMT to serve everyone living in those communities? You will be able to earn money while you are trained in the skills you'll use in the career as an EMT. This unique opportunity will allow you to serve people right n your own community, while also providing support for your personal and professional development.

Apply Online:  264bell.com/careers

Locations:  Horeb and Buchner Public Pools in Waukesha.  https://waukesha-wi.gov/  262-993-2084

Timeline:  Summer 2026

The City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is currently hiring for several fun, flexible, and student‑friendly summer jobs at Horeb and Buchner Pools. These roles are great for students looking for their first job, wanting to gain experience, or hoping to work in a positive, team‑oriented environment this summer.

Positions & Starting Pay:

Lifeguards: $16.00–$19.00/hr  (Free certification class available for new guards.)
Front Desk Team: $14.00–$16.50/hr
Concessions Team: $13.00–$14.50/hr
Contact:  Logan Kein  LKein@waukesha-wi.gov

Related to Career Clusters: Job-Government + Public Administration

Location: 15321 W National Ave., New Berlin    

Timeline:  Seasonal

Compensation: $14/hour

General Overview of the Position:
We are looking for fun and energetic counselors to engage school-age campers in various activities, games, field trips, swimming, science, and more! Provide leadership and team building and make a positive impact on children's lives!

Estimated 30-40 hours per week in the summer; Flexible work schedules possible.

Under the supervision of the Day Camp Coordinator, the Day Camp Counselor is directly responsible for the safety and direct supervision of the participants in the Day Camp program.

Examples of Essential Duties:
Responsible for supervision of children and activities
Ensure all equipment is set up, and activity area is safe.
Assist in planning programs and daily activities.
Observes, enforces and explains all facility rules and regulations to participants.
Report problems or needs to management.
Responsible for clean-up of their playground activities area.           
Report to work at the scheduled hour and work the entire assigned schedule.
Attend all in-service training programs and be aware of facility procedures.
Communicate equipment and/or supply needs with management.
All other duties as may be assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
Possess and interest in working with/teaching children.
Ability to keep simple records and reports, and work from oral and written directions.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, knee, crouch or crawl.
Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and tactfully with staff, city officials and the public.
Ability to present a positive image of the department and the City.
 
Position Specific Information:
Locations:
New Berlin Community Center at Hickory Grove: 2600 S. Sunny Slope Road, New Berlin, WI 53151
New Berlin Activities and Recreation Center: 15321 W National Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151

Additional Information:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newberlinwi

Related to Career Clusters:  Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Government & Public Administration

Show the PRIDE you have for your students and your community by displaying an IKE LION PRIDE  flag in your yard, porch, or window.  Order your Eisenhower
LION PRIDE garden flag here and at https://ike-strings.square.site

Attention Parents/Guardians of New Berlin West Middle/High School and New Berlin Eisenhower Seniors of the Class of 2026!
Personalized 2026 Graduation Banners are now available for sale!
Order Here
FINAL Deadline to order: April 30th
Delivery: Early May, right to your home!
Celebrate your senior’s achievement with a customized banner!
Check the attached QR code for form and ordering instructions.

Eisenhower Families,
As we approach the end of the school year, we are excited to celebrate our 8th graders and show appreciation for our dedicated teachers. These events, including the 8th Grade Celebration and Teacher Appreciation Week, make our school community special. However, these events require support, and that's where we need your help!

The PTO is working hard to fund these celebrations, but we can't do it alone. We are asking for donations from our wonderful parent community to help make these events a reality. Your contributions will go directly toward:
—8th Grade Celebration – A week of events honoring this important educational milestone
—Teacher Appreciation Week – Meal to honor the hard work of our incredible teachers

How can you help?
Any contribution—large or small—is appreciated. Donations can be made directly through this link or via text: IkePTO to 41444.  We also welcome in-kind donations if you have items that would be useful for these events. Watch for a SignUp Genius on ways to support the 8th Grade Celebration.

Thank you for being an integral part of our school community. Together, we can create unforgettable moments for our students and show our teachers how much we appreciate them.

The Eisenhower PTO is excited to invite families to celebrate our 8th Grade Class as they reach this important milestone. Save the date and watch for more details coming soon. 

 Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up!  

The Eisenhower PTO is celebrating our amazing teachers with a special meal—and we need your help to make it a success.    Sign up to donate food or beverages here: May 7 SignUp Genius

If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, cash can be dropped off in a sealed envelope labeled “Courtney Fredericks – Teacher Appreciation Meal” at the Main Office or Security Office.

All donated items can be dropped off at the main office by 10 a.m. on May 7.