Attention Veterans! You are invited to join the SDNB for a Veterans Day Celebration honoring our local heroes on Tues., Nov. 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM in our New Berlin West Performing Arts Center located at 18695 W. Cleveland Ave., New Berlin, WI.

Enjoy inspiring performances by NBW musical ensembles and hear from guest speakers as we pay tribute to those who have served our country.

Please RSVP by Friday, Nov. 7 by calling (262) 789-6423

The SDNB invites all elementary students and families to join New Berlin West for its first-ever Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6-7 p.m. in the West parking lot!

Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy an evening full of treats, decorated trunks, and Halloween fun! It’ll be a spook-tacular night of candy, creativity, and community you won’t want to miss!

Attention Viking Parents/Guardians!

Mark your calendars! Our Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held virtually this year on Tue., October 21 and Thur., October 30 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m..

On 10/6 a Sign Up Genius Link was sent to all families via email at 7:00p.m. to reserve a time slot for your conferences.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to engage in direct conversations with our dedicated educators, ensuring the best support for your child and your family.

We look forward to these productive discussions and appreciate your active participation in your child(ren)s education. Together, we can help them thrive!

Link to donate to the teacher dinner during conferences: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../5080C4FABA923A46..

Calling all prospective students - not currently attending a SDNB school from grades 6 to 11! Are you curious about what it is like to be a West student? Join us for our upcoming Shadow Day on Fri. Nov. 14th!

Explore our campus, meet our incredible staff, and get a peek at what it's like to be part of our Viking Nation. This is your chance to experience a typical day for a student at West!

If you are interested in having your child(ren) attend our shadow day, please fill out the form below:

https://tinyurl.com/NBWSHADOWDAY

Say cheese, Viking Nation! Picture Re-Take Day is happening Wed., Oct. 22, during Lunch/Flex in the PAC lobby! If you blinked and missed your moment, here’s your second shot to snap a keeper! Ordering info. will be shared right at Picture Day.

Already posed once but want a do-over for the yearbook? Just bring your original picture package to the photographer. The same package will be ordered with the new image.

WCTC Open House
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 3-7 p.m.
800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI
Check-in will take place in the Anthony J. Natalizio Center located in Building S at the south end of our Pewaukee campus.
What can you do at a WCTC Open House?
Try out fun hands-on activities using cutting-edge equipment.
Tour our state-of-the-art classrooms and training labs.
Take a free career assessment and get help exploring your options.
Make personal connections with WCTC instructors.
Find answers to your questions about dual credit, financial aid, admissions and more.

Just for attending, guests will receive a voucher to waive WCTC’s $30 application fee. Ample free parking and shuttle service is available.

Learn more and RSVP: wctc.edu/open-house

If you’re interested in playing girls’ basketball this year, come
join Coach Greben in Room 224 on October 28th! Sign up for my
flex session that day to learn everything you need to know about
the high school basketball season, including the schedule,
tryouts, team expectations, and how to get involved.

This is your chance to ask questions, meet the coaches, and
start your journey toward new skills, fun, and team spirit!

Ready to dive into something new?

Join the NB United Boys Swim & Dive Team!

Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or

want to take a dive into something new,

we've got a spot for you!

Just scan the QR code, fill out the form, and

get ready to make a splash by Oct. 30! Don't wait – the pool is calling! Sign up
NOW on BOUND!

Season Starts on November 17th!

QR Code or click:

https://forms.gle/8gHJQj9yv1UHBo1WA

There will be an athlete and parent
preseason Wrestling meeting held at
new Berlin West in the little theater
on Thursday, October 23rd at 6.

At this meeting, they will go over
season logic team expectations, and
answer questions prior to the start
of the season.

Big News Viking Nation!

The NBW Athletic & Activities Department is officially partnered with Bound – your all-in-one hub for Viking Athletics & Activities!

With Bound, you can:

-View schedules, rosters, scores, and standings

-Buy tickets & season passes online or in the Bound Sports App

-Pay quickly with credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay

-Store tickets in your Apple/Google Wallet

-Get team updates & notifications all in one place

Tickets and passes are now available on the NBW Bound Ticket Page and in the Bound Sports App. Note: If you don’t see passes, adjust date filter to August 8/1–8/31.

This switch streamlines registration, ticketing, and fan engagement giving Viking Nation a faster, safer, and easier game day experience. No more long lines buy online, share instantly, and cheer louder!

https://www.gobound.com/wi/schools/newberlinw

Register now for 2025–26 sports & activities:

Create an account at www.gobound.com

Register your athlete(s)

Upload a current physical (dated 4/1/24 or later)

Submit payment (online or cash/check)

Co-Op Sports?

Boys Swim & Dive/Wrestling → Select NB West

Boys VB/Girls Golf → Select NB Eisenhower

Hockey/Lacrosse → Register through your home school

Questions? Contact our Athletic Office.

Download the Bound Sports App today or visit our new athletics website to get started. Let’s pack the stands this season, Vikings!

Educators Rising is a state & national organization that focuses on volunteerism and learning about the field of education. It is a club for any high school student! At our first meeting, students shared ideas about teaching. If you'd like to learn more or join the club, follow our Insta @nbw_ed.rising or email Ms. Santiago (room 212) jessica.santiago@nbexcellence.org

Purchase a Spanish Viking Pride t-shirt to support El Sol and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Shirts are only $10 and can be purchased here: tinyurl.com/vikingpride25

Next Middle School Book Club meeting is on Halloween 10/31/25. Check out Doll Bones by Holly Black from Ms. Uhen in the library, read the book, and sign up to meet in room 233. See Mrs. Kabelowsky for questions.

Something magical is happening at West… it’s time for Puffs! We solemnly swear we’re up to good things like bringing laughter, friendship, and a little wizarding chaos to the stage!

Join us for NBW’s Fall Play: Puffs the hilarious, heartwarming story of a group of not-so-famous students just trying to make it through seven years of magic, mishaps, and mischief.

Showtimes:

Fri, Oct. 24 @ 7 PM

Sat, Oct. 25 @ 7 PM

Sun, Oct. 26 @ 2 PM

Tickets: vancoevents.com/58016

Don’t be a “second-place seeker” grab your tickets before they disapparate! Come support our talented Viking performers as they prove that being a Puff means you’re loyal, brave in your own way, and absolutely hilarious.

Jersey Mike’s New Berlin is celebrating its grand opening Oct. 15–19! Present an original coupon to receive a free sub with a $3 donation. Proceeds benefit the SDNB and the Education Foundation of New Berlin!

Get your coupon card!

Pick one up (while supplies last) at any of these locations during business hours:

- SDNB District Office (8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Mon–Fri)

- SDNB Schools

- New Berlin Public Library

- New Berlin City Hall

- New Berlin Activity & Recreation Center

- Community Center at Hickory Grove

Help the NBW Varsity Dance Team raise funds just by donating gently worn, used and new shoes! Be sure to ask, friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to donate too! Collected shoes not only help support the dance team, but they will be reused and given a second life by those in need through #microenterprise. It's a WIN-WIN!

Questions? Email nbwpoms@gmail.com 

The American Legion has an Oratorical contest program that is a good opportunity for students to win scholarship monies.  The student must be in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade.

The students start out by contacting their local Wisconsin American Legion Post. (New Berlin American Legion Post 488,17980 Beloit Rd, New Berlin, WI 53146) The Legion Post will hold an oratorical contest – usually in December or January, the winner at the Post contest moves on to a County contest, usually in December or January. The winner of the County oratorical contest moves on to the District oratorical contest usually in January or February.

The winner of the District Contest moves on to the Regional contest scheduled on March 28, 2026 at Ripon College. The winners at the Regional level move on to the Finals contest the same day and the overall winner will go to the National Contest in Hillsdale, Michigan in May to compete for $25,000 in scholarship. The winner of the Wisconsin contest receives a $3000 scholarship.

Here are links to our National American Legion website and the Wisconsin American Legion that has detailed information and videos for those who are interested.

https://www.legion.org/oratorical - contest information link - National

https://wilegion.org/oratorical - contest information link – Wisconsin

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 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!

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:  2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee  www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer 414-649-7024

Start Date:  Flexible

Hours:  2 hours/week

Compensation:  Volunteer Position

Age Requirement:  14 or older

Students will visit patients newly admitted into the hospital from the emergency department. They will make sure that patients are comfortable with their surroundings, have been able to connect with loved ones, and have everything that they need. Students gain valuable experience and skills for enhancing college applications and resumes, while also making connections that could lead to current and/or future employment. Skills learned will serve students for many different career fields, not just healthcare. Volunteer hours also count for NHS hours. Students can also get shadowing and observation opportunities with a variety of healthcare professionals in a variety of departments.

Contact:  Rebecca Korducki   rebecca.korducki@aah.org

Location:  2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee  www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer 414-649-7024

Start Date:  Flexible

Hours:  2 hours/week

Compensation:  Volunteer Position

Age Requirement:  16 or older

Students will gain experience in a cancer clinic setting, interacting with patients and assisting with department tasks such as stocking and organizing. Students gain valuable experience and skills for enhancing their college applications and resume, while also making connections that could lead to current and/or future employment. Skills learned will serve students for many different career fields, not just healthcare. Volunteer hours also count toward NHS hours. Students can get shadowing and observation opportunities with a variety of healthcare professionals in a variety of departments.

Contact:  Rebecca Korducki   rebecca.korducki@aah.org

Location:  2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee  www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer 414-649-7024

Start Date:  Flexible

Hours:  2 hours/week

Compensation:  Volunteer Position

Age Requirement:  14 or older

Students will bring carts with books and activities to patient rooms, offering them to patients. Students will learn how to interact and converse with patients. Students may end up playing games or doing activities with patients. Students gain valuable experience and skills for enhancing their resume for college and job applications, while also making connections that could lead to current and/or future employment. Skills learned will serve students for many different career fields, not just healthcare. Volunteer hours also count toward National Honor Society hours. Students can also get shadowing and observation opportunities with a variety of healthcare professionals in a variety of departments.

Contact:  Rebecca Korducki   rebecca.korducki@aah.org

Location:  2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee  www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer 414-649-7024

Start Date:  Flexible

Hours:  2 hours/week

Compensation:  Volunteer Position

Age Requirement:  14 or older

Students will bake pre-formed cookie dough and bring cookies to patients and hospital team members. Students will have opportunities to interact with patients and visitors, and you will be everybody's favorite person! Volunteers will gain experience in a hospital setting and learn to enter patient rooms and interact with patients in a way that is more comfortable and lower pressure for the students. Students gain valuable experience and skills for enhancing their resume, while also making connections that could lead to current and/or future employment. Skills learned will serve students for many different career fields, not just healthcare. Students can also get shadowing and observation opportunities with a variety of healthcare professionals in a variety of departments.

Contact:  Rebecca Korducki   rebecca.korducki@aah.org

Location:  2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee  www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer 414-649-7024

Start Date:  Flexible

Hours:  2 hours/week

Compensation:  Volunteer Position

Age Requirement:  14 or older

Students will gain experience in a hospital emergency department. They will assist with the daily operations of the unit including, but not limited to, visiting patients, stocking, sanitizing, bringing items to patients in waiting areas and escorting patients to their rooms. Students will gain valuable health care skills and experience. They will enhance their resume for college and job applications. Volunteers "get their foot in the door" to the hospital, making it easier to gain employment with Aurora. Skills learned in this high paced environment with significant people interaction will carry over for almost every profession, not just healthcare. Volunteers also make great connections with healthcare professionals and have opportunities to shadow a variety of practitioners in a variety of departments.

Contact:  Rebecca Korducki   rebecca.korducki@aah.org

Location:  9250 N Green Bay Rd, Brown Deer   ymcamke.org   414-274-0837

Start Date:  Flexible

Compensation:  $15-$20/hour

Age Requirement:  15 or older

Pre-requisite:   Previous experience working with kids, babysitting, etc preffered but not required.

Job Description:  This position provides general supervision of a group of elementary school aged children. (Edgerton and Hales Corners Elementaries) Assisting with homework, providing activities, and providing a safe atmosphere are main aspects of the position. Students who are interested in working with kids professionally either as an educator, childcare provider, or any other industry will gain valuable experience on how to deal with kids. All YMCA employees get a free membership and discounted household memberships.

Contact:  Andy Emanuelson  aemanuelson@ymcamke.org

Location:  2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee  www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer 414-649-7024

Start Date:  Flexible

Hours:  2 hours/week

Compensation:  Volunteer Position

Age Requirement:  14 or older

Students will greet patients and visitors at the hospital entrance and take them to their appointments, often pushing them in a wheelchair. Students will become familiar with a hospital environment, learn how to best interact with people in a caring manner, and make connections throughout the hospital. Volunteering at St. Luke's helps students expand their resume for applications, learn valuable skills, get their foot in the door for possible employment with Aurora Health Care, and network with healthcare professionals. Volunteers also can get shadowing opportunities in a variety of departments with a variety of healthcare professionals.

Contact:  Rebecca Korducki   rebecca.korducki@aah.org