Seniors- Please wear tie dye on Friday , December 6. The yearbook staff is creating a special page for seniors.
Senior Recognition Ads-Yearbook (Posted 11/14/19)
Senior Parents- This is your opportunity to place an ad recognizing your graduate in the yearbook. The deadline to submit is January 15, 2020. Click on the following link to order your ad. There is a cost, dependent on what size ad you place. The payment will go directly to Jostens. Click Here to Submit Your Senior Recognition Ad!
Jostens Graduation Meeting (Posted 11/11/19)
Seniors: Jostens will be here to offer caps & gowns for graduation during Advisory on Monday, November 25, 2019. All seniors will attend this meeting. Orders will be due on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
NHS Children's Book Drive (Posted 11/11/19)
NHS is currently holding a book drive for children's books to be donated to the new little library located in the Field House lobby. Please bring gently used books to your Advisory teacher's classroom. The Advisory with the most collected books will win a free donut party. Books will be collected until Thanksgiving break. Thank you for your donation!
National Geographic Geography Bee (Posted 11/11/19)
Attention Middle School Students! The National Geographic Geography Bee will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 during lunch and flex time in room 234. The winner will compete for New Berlin West at the state level. Sign up for Mrs. Vandenberg's Flex on January 21st if you are interested in participating. Plan on bringing a lunch that day and eating during the competition. Additionally, practice Flex sessions will be held on November 19th, December 3rd and January 9th. Practice is optional. See Mrs. Vandenberg or Mrs. Kabelowsky for further information.
Order Your Yearbook Today! (Posted 11/4/19)
Order your 2019-20 middle school and high school yearbook before it is too late!
NHS will be starting a homework club for kids in 7,8, or 9th grade who either want to come in and get help from upperclassman, or kids whose parents/teachers think they need some extra help. All necessary information and link to sign up can be found HERE.
STUDENT SERVICES
2020 Wisconsin Leadership Seminar for 10th Graders (Posted 11/11/19)
Do you have leadership potential with excelling academically, athletics, arts, and/or community service?
The Wisconsin Leadership Seminars (WILS) is set up to provide recognition and growth opportunities to students who act positively, acknowledging your contributions and encouraging continued civic engagement. WILS provides an outlet for outstanding sophomores to gain confidence, learn more about themselves and develop their leadership skills.
The WILS is a 3-day leadership seminar (June 12-14, 2020) at Carroll University, that is no cost to the students or school. WILS encourages leadership development through emphasis on the four pillars: Responsibility, Service, Inclusiveness, Decision Making.
The high-energy weekend consists of team-building activities, motivational speakers, community service, a talent show, panels of key leaders from various industries, small group discussions, and more.
If interested, please pick up an application and return to Mrs. Fure in Student Services by Friday, November 22. One student will be chosen to attend on behalf of New Berlin West.
Junior Conferences (Posted 10/17/19)
Starting the week of October 28th and continuing into January 2020, the NBW school counselors will be meeting with every junior student and parent/guardian to discuss the student's post secondary plans. The goal is to prepare the student to successfully navigate the world of higher education and the world of work. The counselors are requesting the presence of a parent or guardian at these meetings to help ensure a smooth and successful transition for the student. Please watch for your individual invitation to arrive via USPS and we would like the parents/guardians to RSVP by returning the bottom portion of the letter to the Student Service Department at NBW with the student. If you have any questions regarding the invitation or meeting, please contact Lori Gavin at 262-789-6424 or email lori.gavin@nbexcellence.org
TESTING
There are currently no announcements.
UPCOMING COLLEGE & CAREER EVENTS
Career Thursdays during HS Flex (Posted 10/7/19)
Community Members will visit NBW Learning Commons - Conference Rm. 116E during HS Flex to share insights and experiences in their chosen career path. You will have the opportunity to learn about careers of interest and ask questions that will help you determine your career pathway. Please sign up for current week sessions in Infinite Campus or fill out the online form ahead of time and you will be assigned. Limited spots available.
Nov. 14 - Bank Manager
Nov. 21 - Human Resources/Talent Manager
Dec. 05 - Surgical Technician - First Assist
Dec. 12 - Nonprofit CEO/Doll Maker
Dec. 19 - Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
Jan. 02 - IT Portfolio Management
Jan. 09 - Director of Information Security
Jan. 23 - Hospice Registered Nurse
Jan. 30 - Clinical Pharmacist (Inpatient/Hospital)
Feb. 06 - Manager, Hosting & Storage
Feb. 13 - Manufacturing & Packaging
Feb. 20 - Registered Nurse
Feb. 27 - School Psychologist
Mar. 06 - U.S. Probation Officer
College, University, Tech School Flex Sessions (Posted 10/7/19)
New this year! We are offering college/university/tech school flex sessions this year. Sign up during advisory to attend the pre-scheduled flex sessions. You will have the opportunity to learn detailed information and ask questions you may have while you consider your plans and career path after you graduate from high school. These sessions may be held on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday during HS Flex from 10:42-11:22 in room 116E (Commons area meeting room).
Nov. 12 - Carroll University
Nov. 13 - UW Green Bay
Nov. 22 - UW Milwaukee
UW-Milwaukee Mini Course Program (Posted 11-8-19)
UWM is offering a session of the ACT Preparation Class this spring semester (January 11 - February 22, 2020) and is currently accepting applications. We specifically changed our spring dates to align with the adopted Wisconsin state ACT test date of March 3, 2020 to better prepare juniors for the state test date, as well as, the April 4th national test date.
We do have many scholarships still available for students eligible for free/reduced lunch. These DPI Precollege Scholarships will cover the cost of the program. We are happy to accept completed registrations via email: minicourses@uwm.edu or faxed to 414-229-3490. Below are the Spring 2020 Mini-Courses ACT Preparation Class dates:
Spring 2020
ACT Preparation Class (11th and 12th grade)
Saturday, Jan. 11 8am - 12pm Pre-Test
Download a copy of the application at our website: www.uwm.edu/trio If you have any questions regarding the ACT Preparation Class, please email: minicourses@uwm.edu or call our office directly at (414) 229-6236. Follow this linkfor additional information.
ATHLETICS
Middle School Wrestling Practice Starts 11/19/19 (Posted 11/11/19)
Middle School wrestling practice begins after school on Tuesday November 19th. Please have all forms and payment filled out prior to practice. Wrestlers should meet after school next Tuesday in the West Field House Lobby. Email: newberlinwrestle@gmail.com for additional information and paperwork.
Anyone participating in a WINTER SPORT: (Posted 11/6/19)
NEW process for ATHLETIC REGISTRATION & PHYSICALS!! We no longer will be accepting hard copy forms of physicals or emergency contact forms and no more red cards. You must upload your own physical by scanning or taking a picture of it and uploading it to your child’s registration. Please follow the new process to register for a sport by going to nbwvikings.org. IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN A FALL SPORT THIS SCHOOL YEAR, YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO THIS. Once an athlete is registered, you are covered for the entire school year. Here is the direct link to register- https://www.nbwvikings.org/participate All athletic information, WIAA policies, emergency contact info, physicals, etc. will be centralized in this one location. We encourage students who plan to play at any time of the year to register immediately. If you are planning on playing a winter sport, tryout dates are below and this process needs to be done beforehand:
Girls Basketball- November 11
Hockey- November 11
Boys Basketball- November 18
Wrestling- November 18
Boys Swim & Dive November 18
Kids Poms Camp (Posted 10/7/19)
The New Berlin West Dance Team would like to invite YOU to dance with us November 16th! Register for our KIDS CLINIC, 4k-8th grade. Get a shirt, certificate, set of poms, and a snack. Learn pom and hip hop dances, and perform at the end of the clinic for friends and family. Register at nbwvikings.org/dance for more info. Questions? Email Head Varsity Coach Tina Coe at tina.coe@nbexcellence.org. Come dance with us!
Sport Physicals (Posted 9/12/19)
Sports physicals for $25!! Ascension Medical Group New Berlin is offering $25, no billing to insurance, sport physicals. Be sure to print the full physical form required from our website, nbwvikings.org, and bring to your appointment!
ACTIVITIES
Organizational/Registration meeting for the New Berlin Trap Club (Posted 11/14/19)
registration/organizational meeting of the New Berlin Trap Club will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on November 18, 2019 in the small theater located in the New Berlin West High School.
This is a coed team and membership is open to athletes in grades 6th – 12th that reside in the New Berlin school district.
All skill levels are welcome and competition scores are posted according to grade level divisions as per regulations set forth by the Scholastic Clay Target Program. Prior trap shooting experience is not a prerequisite for joining the team.
Attendance at this meeting is mandatory for interested athletes and their parents and/or guardians who which to join the team.
Registration forms may be obtained from the Athletic Director or at the meeting. The team registration fee is $250.00 with checks made payable to New Berlin West High School. No athlete will be permitted participate in any team activities until all athlete registration forms are completed and all fees paid.
The club is in the SE Wisconsin conference of the Scholastic Clay Target Program and our home range is the Milwaukee Casting Club located at 18200 W. Cleveland Ave. in New Berlin. Practices and competitions will be held on Tuesday evenings commencing at 5:00 p.m. Tournament competitions (4) are normally conducted on Saturdays or Sundays.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Jordan Napoli, Athletic & Activities Director at New Berlin West at (262) 789-6409 or Coach Steve Quam at (414) 364-6894 or via email at newberlintrapclub@gmail.com.
New Berlin BUILD Team Recruiting for 2020 Season (Posted 11/14/19)
Southeast Wisconsin is steeped in motorcycle history and culture. Come be a part that history and culture by joining the New Berlin BUILD Team! Are you interested in science, technology, engineering, math, art, and motorcycle? Then this is the team for you. As a member of the team, you'll take a vintage motorcycle and then disassemble, clean, fix, repair, upgrade, and rebuild it as a flat track racing motorcycle. Then, you'll be the pit crew for the motorcycle on race day and compete in design competitions. Don't want to work directly with the motorcycle? No problem! Join the team and be a part of photography, promotions, fundraising, or social media. We're recruiting 9th through 12th-grade students for the 2020 season. Check out the work we did last season: 2019 BUILD Season, or visit and like us on Instagram @newberlinbuildteam. Please contact Mr. Trudell at william.trudell@nbexcellence.org for more information.
November French Club (Posted 11/11/19)
French Club will meet after school on Thursday, November 21 for our November Meeting! We will be celebrating La Fete des Lumieres and eating beignets! Make sure to bring your artistic creativity as we will be designing and making our own Fete des Lumieres light installation!
Club Photo Day (Posted 10/24/19)
Club photo day will be Dec. 10 and 11 during flex. Please see your advisor closer to the date for an exact time!
COEXIST Diversity Club meeting (Posted 10/21/19)
Interested in learning more about other cultures and belief systems? Looking to meet new friends of diverse backgrounds and share your story? Join Coexist! Coexist is a student organization formed to unite, educate and express inclusivity for all groups of people regardless of background, gender, race, belief system or sexual identity. Coexist meets every other Wednesday of the month, during flex in room 200. Contact Ms. Federmeyer for more information!
WEST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER & FINE ARTS
It's a Wonderful Life (Posted 11/7/19)
It's a Wonderful Life opens December 6 in the West Performing Arts Center. Written from the movie classic, West Theatre Arts Program presents the 2 Act Play, It's a Wonderful Life on December 6 & 7 at 7pm, December 8 at 2pm and a 10AM Performance on December 6 where all tickets are $3. Discounts: Buy 2 for 1 tickets to the 10AM matinee before Dec. 1. With donation of 3 canned goods to Hunger Task Force, get 2 for 1 tickets to the public performances. SDNB Staff - see the play for free with your ID! See www.nbexcellence.org/community/westpac.cfm for details.
Casting Whistle for Dogs! (Posted 11/7/19)
The Cast of Legally Blonde the Musical is looking to add two more members: Bruiser and Rufus! On Monday, Dec. 9 in WestPAC, bring your small dog (Chihuahua, Bull Dog or similar breed preferred) at 5:30pm for a short audition. For more information, see Auditions Page on www.nbexcellence.org/community/westpac.cfm.
FUNDRAISERS
Poinsettia Fundraiser (Posted 10/30/19)
Tis the Season - POINSETTIA sale FUNDRAISER benefiting Post Prom. This fundraiser is back by popular demand - the beautiful locally grown poinsettia plants are a perfect gift or decoration for your home this holiday season.
Orders Due: November 22nd
Please return the order form to office & check(s) [payable to NBW Post Prom] in an envelope labeled “Post Prom Poinsettia” or mail to Jeni Nennig 13680 W. Old Oak Lane New Berlin WI 53151
Pick Up: NBW Front Lobby on Dec 5th between 3-5 pm.
Buffalo Wild Wings (Posted 10/10/19)
Buffalo Wild Wings has given a generous offer of donating 10% of purchases back to New Berlin West Basketball Program when you dine in or carry out up until 12/13/19.
Please consider taking a night off of cooking and dine at BW3 in New Berlin. Just show your server the teammate card and we will get 10% of purchases. Please encourage friends, family and neighbors to join us as well!
If you need a teammate card Coach Wanta has some left or just mention (TEAM M)
Thanks, Boys Basketball Program
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS
SENIORS
West & IKE Scholarships:
Wisconsin School Counselor Association High School Scholarship - November 4
Herb Kohl Student Excellence Scholarship - Due November 5
Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association Scholarship - Due November 30
Greater Milwaukee Association of Legal Professionals - Due December 15
Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin (EFW) - Due December 16
Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity Scholarship - Due January 16
Waukesha County Labor Council Scholarship - Due January 31
Mel Tess Scholarship - Due January 31
Wisconsin Education Association Council Scholarship - Due February 1
Wisconsin Professional Police Association Scholarship - Due February 3
WASBO Foundation Scholarship Program - Due February 3
Waukesha State Bank Scholarship - Carroll University - Due February 14
Simon Youth Community Scholarship - Due February 19
Wisconsin Sports Awards Scholarship Contest - Due February 28
Volunteers @ Caninecupids/Paws in Boutique (Posted 11/11/19)
Location: 16040 W. National Ave. caninecupids.org 920-277-2848
Start Date: Immediate
Age Requirement: 16
We are opening a retail boutique where 100 percent of sales will benefit our rescue dogs. We are looking for individuals to work some retail hours, manning the till, restocking, showing pictures of adoptables, and giving out information on rescue animals. Store will be pet friendly to customers so dog experience is a plus. Hours will vary as we are just getting started. Great chance to work in a non-profit and meet the public.
Contact: Clodagh Guinness mcgnness@yahoo.com
Related to Career Clusters: Marketing, Business Management & Administration
Concessions, Golf + Operations Summer 2020 @ Milwaukee County Parks (Posted 10/16/19)
Location: 9480 W. Watertown Plank Rd. www.countypark.com 414-257-8077
Timeline: June 2020
Hours: Varies
Compensation: Starting pay of $10.57/hr
Age/ Requirement: Must be age 16 or older by July 2020
Milwaukee County Parks are hiring for the Summer of 2020. We have positions open in Concessions, Golf and Operations.
Contact: Krystal Ganz aparks@milwaukeecountywi.gov or call (414) 257-8077
Related to Career Clusters: Government + Public Administration
Lifeguards - Milwaukee County Parks/Aquatics (Posted 9/23/19)
Location: 9480 W. Watertown Plank Rd. www.countypark.com 414-257-8077
Timeline: June 2020
Hours: Varies
Compensation: Starting pay of $10.57/hr
Age/Job Requirement: Must be age 16 by June 2020; Lifeguards must be able to swim 100 meters in 1:45 seconds
Individuals will receive in water rescue training, advanced first aid and CPR training, and onsite training for emergency situations. Roles include ensuring patron swimmer safety, enforcing rules, responding to patrons in distress, and facility maintenance. The job is a good starting point for individuals interested in getting experience in health and human services, emergency services and public services. Lifeguarding is an excellent way to develop skills in teamwork, adaptability, leadership, communication, and public relations. This position requires individual?s to work in a fast paced, outdoor environment at one of the 12 Milwaukee County pools or Bradford Beach.
Contact: Krystal Ganz aparks@milwaukeecountywi.gov or call (414) 257-8077
Related to Career Clusters: Government + Public Administration
Volunteers Needed for City of New Berlin Events (Posted 8/15/19)
City of New Berlin Recreation Department newberlin.org/162/Recreation 262-797-2443
Winter Festival
City Center Plaza
Sunday, January 12th 2020
12:00-1:00pm Set up
1:00-6:00pm Facilitating games and activities at stations
6:00-6:30pm Clean up
Register now to volunteer! apm.activecommunities.com/newberlin
Please contact Katie Roth, Recreational Specialist for the City of New Berlin, with any questions. kroth@newberlin.org
Non-Discrimination Policy
The School District of New Berlin does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, or disability. For more information, please follow this link: https://www.nbexcellence.org/district/disclaimers.cfm.
