Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Happy Holidays!!

Winter Break
Starts 12/23/2015
Return to School on 1/4/2016

Just a reminder!  If you did not get your Renaissance business card for Trimester 1 and/or Renaissance Tshirt (one per year), please stop by the Attendance/Activities Office and see Mrs. Kunnert!  You must have your 2015-16 picture ID and have earned all As, Bs, or Cs to have earned Renaissance!  Thanks! 

Mock Convention Students: If you have time, work on your campaign promotions and speeches over our winter break. We will be having meetings during homebase upon our return. See Mrs. Gurdak with any questions.

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the regional round for the Spelling Bee!

Josh Ayers

Alexis Stotts

Corrine Pitzer

Aaron Clements

Maura Wright

They will compete on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Clarke University.  Good luck Wahawks!

Dance will start for 7th and 8th grade girls after Christmas break. Please stop by the attenadance/activities office to sign up! 

Happy Birthday!!!
12/22/2015
Josh Evans
Jake Orr
12/23/2015
Dayveon Gooden
Cael Ripperger
12/24/2015
Makai Hildebrand
Alec Parkin
Madeline Taverna
12/25/2015
Trint Huseman
12/26/2015
Margaret Schreiber
Mia Waid
12/27/2015
Matthew Boenish
12/28/2015
Larrissa Edwards
Gavan McCarthy
12/29/2015
Isabella Milam
12/30/2015
Tristan McDonough
Andrew OHare
12/31/2015
Maxwell Enabnit
Milana King
Happy New Year
1/1/2016
Collin Frommelt
Carter Kelleher
Colton Schmit
Kenneth Smith
1/2/2016
Dashawn Tigges

Monday, December 21, 2015

Happy Birthday!!
Kayge Kelleher

Just a reminder!  If you did not get your Renaissance business card for Trimester 1 and/or Renaissance Tshirt (one per year), please stop by the Attendance/Activities Office and see Mrs. Kunnert!  You must have your 2015-16 picture ID and have earned all As, Bs, or Cs to have earned Renaissance!  Thanks! 

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from winter break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the regional round for the Spelling Bee!

Josh Ayers

Alexis Stotts

Corrine Pitzer

Aaron Clements

Maura Wright

They will compete on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Clarke University.  Good luck Wahawks!

Dance will start for 7th and 8th grade girls after Christmas break. Please stop by the attenadance/activities office to sign up! 

Friday, December 18, 2015

FOOD DRIVE: Holiday Food Drive is in progress through December 20th. Please bring in non-perishable food items or personal hygiene items (deodorant, soap, toothpaste, etc.) to your homebase. The homebase in each grade with the most items wins! (Ramen Noodles: 6 packages = 1 item)

Happy Birthday!!
12/18/2015
Angeliece Hillard
Connor Lucas
Jay Miller
Trae Noel
12/19/2015
Isaiah Halfhill
Brandon Tomkins
Brandon Walker
12/20/2015
Clair Faulhaber
Thomas Williams

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the regional round for the Spelling Bee!

Josh Ayers

Alexis Stotts

Corrine Pitzer

Aaron Clements

Maura Wright

They will compete on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Clarke University.  Good luck Wahawks!

Dance will start for 7th and 8th grade girls after Christmas break. Please stop by the attenadance/activities office to sign up! 

Thursday, December 17, 2015

FOOD DRIVE: Holiday Food Drive is in progress through December 20th. Please bring in non-perishable food items or personal hygiene items (deodorant, soap, toothpaste, etc.) to your homebase. The homebase in each grade with the most items wins! (Ramen Noodles: 6 packages = 1 item)

Happy Birthday!!!
Veronica Rangel
Andrew Small
Andrew Zillig

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the regional round for the Spelling Bee!

Josh Ayers

Alexis Stotts

Corrine Pitzer

Aaron Clements

Maura Wright

They will compete on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Clarke University.  Good luck Wahawks!

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

FOOD DRIVE: Holiday Food Drive is in progress through December 20th. Please bring in non-perishable food items or personal hygiene items (deodorant, soap, toothpaste, etc.) to your homebase. The homebase in each grade with the most items wins! (Ramen Noodles: 6 packages = 1 item)

On Wednesday Mrs. Maro will hand out 6-1 and on Thursday 6-2 Renaissance t-shirts and business cards to those students who earned all As, Bs, and Cs .   This will happen during home base in their hallways.  On Friday, Mrs. Maro will hand out to all students in 7th and 8th grade during lunch.  Reminder to students to bring their 2015-16 school ID to receive the items!  THANKS!

Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the regional round for the Spelling Bee!

Josh Ayers

Alexis Stotts

Corrine Pitzer

Aaron Clements

Maura Wright

They will compete on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Clarke University.  Good luck Wahawks!


Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

FOOD DRIVE: Holiday Food Drive is in progress through December 20th. Please bring in non-perishable food items or personal hygiene items (deodorant, soap, toothpaste, etc.) to your homebase. The homebase in each grade with the most items wins! (Ramen Noodles: 6 packages = 1 item)

Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the regional round for the Spelling Bee!

Josh Ayers

Alexis Stotts

Corrine Pitzer

Aaron Clements

Maura Wright

They will compete on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Clarke University.  Good luck Wahawks!

On Wednesday Mrs. Maro will hand out 6-1 and on Thursday 6-2 Renaissance t-shirts and business cards to those students who earned all As, Bs, and Cs .   This will happen during home base in their hallways.  On Friday, Mrs. Maro will hand out to all students in 7th and 8th grade during lunch.  Reminder to students to bring their 2015-16 school ID to receive the items!  THANKS!

Monday, December 14, 2015

FOOD DRIVE: Holiday Food Drive is in progress through December 20th. Please bring in non-perishable food items or personal hygiene items (deodorant, soap, toothpaste, etc.) to your homebase. The homebase in each grade with the most items wins! (Ramen Noodles: 6 packages = 1 item)

VPA Wendy's Night!  Please join us TONIGHT at Wendy's on JFK between 5 and 7pm to help support this year's production of "The Music Man"!  A portion of anything you purchase in store or through the drive thru window goes towards our VPA program!

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from winter break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Happy Birthday!!
Ethan Lester
Rachel Reuter

Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the regional round for the Spelling Bee!

Josh Ayers

Alexis Stotts

Corrine Pitzer

Aaron Clements

Maura Wright

They will compete on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Clarke University.  Good luck Wahawks!

Friday, December 11, 2015

Happy Birthday!!
12/11/2015
Terrance Dogan
Mbugwa ( Bo) Gatua
Amelia Spahn
12/13/2015
JaMari Jackson
Kaylee Olson


Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Attention ALL Musicians:  Picture Day for this years yearbook is as listed

Tuesday, Dec. 8th: A Day - 7th & 8th grade Choir, 6th Grade Band, 6th Grade Jazz Band, 6th Grade Orchestra, and 6th Grade Chamber Orchestra

Wednesday, Dec. 9th: B Day - 7/8 Band, 7/8 Jazz Band, 7/8 Orchestra, 7/8 Chamber Orchestra, and 6th grade Choir

All Musicians are to wear your khakis and black music polo and have your instrument for the picture. Thank you for being prepared with your khakis, black music polo and instrument for our yearbook pictures.

Happy Birthday!!
Milone Mark
Haylee OHara

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Monday, December 7, 2015

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from winter break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Attention ALL Musicians:  Picture Day for this years yearbook is as listed

Tuesday, Dec. 8th: A Day - 7th & 8th grade Choir, 6th Grade Band, 6th Grade Jazz Band, 6th Grade Orchestra, and 6th Grade Chamber Orchestra

Wednesday, Dec. 9th: B Day - 7/8 Band, 7/8 Jazz Band, 7/8 Orchestra, 7/8 Chamber Orchestra, and 6th grade Choir

All Musicians are to wear your khakis and black music polo and have your instrument for the picture. Thank you for being prepared with your khakis, black music polo and instrument for our yearbook pictures.

Happy Birthday!!
Natalie Konzen

Friday, December 4, 2015

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by TODAY.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

Attention Girls 6-8 who are interested in basketball.. there is a skills camp at University of Dubuque on Sundays in Dec. Please stop by the attendance/activites office if interested. 

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from winter break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!

Congratulation to our Wahawks that were selected as October and November Hy-Vee Students of the Month!  Our students were selected by their house teachers for their demonstration of our Wash Values!  These students show a strong work ethic, are leaders, collaborate well with peers, and so much more!  These students were treated to a complimentary buffet lunch at our business partner, Hy-Vee on Locust St., on Monday, November 30th!  Please join us in congratulating them on this honor!

Ethan Day, Carter Tschudi, Andrew Schute, Debbie Dremmel, Makyla Holmes, Jillian Manternach, Abigail Klapatauskas, Annie Diller, Carter kelleher, Andrew Small, Gabrielle Rangel, and Skyler Clemens!

Way to go Wahawks!

Happy Birthday!!
12/4/2015
Bailey Behr Lyons 
Luke Kuennen
Sam Lundberg
12/6/2015
Harlan Barry
Erick Holman
Gemarr Scott

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Teachers/staff and students:  Orders are now being taken for the Washington Band of Zeal where Band is a BLAST tie die t shirts.  If interested pick up an order form from Mrs. Stevens in the Band Room.  Shirts are only $10.00.  All orders must be in to the office by Fri., Dec 4th.  Shirts will be ready before Winter Break!

Happy Birthday!!
Kailey Hall

Boys basketball sign up sheets are up in the attendance/activities office. Basketball starts Jan.4, first day back from Christmas break! Make sure you check to see if your physical is up to date!