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Back-to-school information for Menomonie Schools
- klweber2771
- Aug 4
- 6 min read
Updated: Aug 16
Information about high school sports can be found at the bottom of this post.
August 11th, 12th, and 13th - High School
Freshmen orientation
All incoming freshmen should attend one of the below sessions with a parent or guardian. Families can choose when to come and do not need to sign up ahead of time. Schedules will be handed out and pictures taken at orientation. More information can be found in the orientation letter at the very bottom of this post.
Monday, August 11th
2:00 pm
5:30 pm
Tuesday, August 12th
11:00 am
4:00 pm
Wednesday, August 13th
7:30 am
12:30 pm
Upperclassmen
Returning Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors should come on the designated day listed below to pick up schedules, have pictures taken, complete necessary paperwork, and pay any associated fees. Additionally, the MHS School Counselors will be available for any assistance needed.
Seniors - Monday, August 11th, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Juniors - Tuesday, August 12th, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sophomores - Wednesday, August 13th, 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Parking permits can also be purchased at this time. Complete this form and turn it into the office with a $10 fee.
August 11th, 12th and 13th - Middle School
Incoming 6th graders and new 7th and 8th graders
All incoming 6th graders and new 7/8th grade students and their families are asked to pick a date/time to attend a one-hour orientation. During this session, families will learn about middle school expectations, schedules and pay fees. Guidance and administrative staff will be on hand during this time to answer any questions or concerns families might have. Meet in the cafeteria. No need to register.
Monday, August 11th, 3:00 pm or 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 12th, 9:00 am
These sessions are for both student and parent(s)/guardian(s). Please note: Returning 7th and 8th graders do not need to attend these sessions.
7th and 8th graders
Students entering 7th and 8th grade may drop by MMS at any time during these hours to get their schedule, find their locker, and pay fees.
Wednesday, August 13th, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
August 26th (Tuesday) - “Meet and Greet Day” for K-8 and “Freshmen First Day”
Freshmen First Day - only freshmen attend, upperclassmen do not have school this day. Drop off starts at 7:30 am, the day starts at 8 am. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Students will spend time in each of their first-semester classes. The day will end with an activity fair. Pick-up time is 3 pm. NO BUSES RUN THIS DAY.
Middle School - Students and parents are encouraged to stop by the middle school sometime between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm and pick up their finalized schedule. Plan to spend some time connecting with the pod teachers, putting away supplies in lockers, dropping off medications, and paying fees. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have regarding your son/daughter’s school year. Pictures are also taken during this time. There will be a table available with fall sports information. The school has moved to an online registration for sports - sign up HERE. Athletic shirts will be available to purchase for $20. The athletic fee is $50. Note: Bring cash or check. The school does not accept credit cards.
August 27th (Wednesday) - the first full day of school for all students
Other Information and links
School Supplies
High school students can purchase standard school supplies such as pencils, notebooks, and folders based on personal organizational style and needs. Some courses have unique supply requirements and information will be shared on the first day of classes.
Announcements
Parents can sign up to receive the announcements for the middle school and the high school through the individual school's website.
Click Parents and Community on the far right to access the drop-down menu and select Parent Information. Daily Announcements is the bottom option, after clicking it you will find the subscribe button.
Slightly different spot than the high school. Click Parents and Community on the far right to access the drop-down menu and select Parent Tools. Daily Announcements is the bottom option, after clicking it you will find the subscribe button.
Links
Elementary school links
Knapp Elementary, Principal Shannon Branch, phone number 715-665-2131
Oaklawn Elementary, Principal Keila Drout, phone number 715-232-1091
River Heights Elementary, Principal Michael Kennedy, ph. number 715-232-2321
Wakanda Elementary, Principal Diane Schofield, phone number 715-232-3887
Busing
Bus company phone number - 715-235-4995.
School pictures
High school:
Student pictures are taken during Orientation Days on August 11, 12, and 13.
All high school students must get their pictures taken, including Seniors.
Picture makeup day will be Wednesday, September 3rd.
Middle school:
Pictures are taken on August 26th - Meet and Greet Day
High School Sports
To participate in any sport or activity for the upcoming season, students must be registered, have a physical on file, and pay the activity fee before tryouts and practices begin.
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM SO EVERYONE NEEDS TO CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT
Individuals who registered prior to July 17th on the previous registration platform are required to re-register using the new Arbiter platform.
How to Register: Visit the registration website & step-by-step instructions (the instruction sheet can be found below).
Required Before Participation: Completed online registration, have a current physical on file, and activity fee paid.
Mandatory Fall Sports Meeting Date:
Fall Sports - Wednesday, August 6th
5:00-5:30 pm registration
5:30-6:30 pm code meeting in auditorium
6:30-7:00 pm coaches meetings
If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please contact the Athletic Office at martha_peabody@msd.k12.wi.us or 715-232-2606 ext 41102.
Fall sports options - boys and girls cross country, boys soccer, girls tennis, girls golf, girls swim, cheer, volleyball, and football.
Please note that students are not allowed to participate in any practices or events without an updated physical on file with the school district. Physicals are required every two years. Parents can check to see what is on file for their child(ren) through Skyward. Log into your Skyward account and click on the Health Info button. The highlighted dates below are the dates of the last physical on file. Looking at the example below, the first child does not need a physical, the second child does.
Per the WIAA athletic participation permit card, any physical examination taken April 1st and thereafter is valid for the following (2) school years; physical examination taken before April 1st is valid only for the remainder of that school year and the following school year.
Example: If your child had a physical April 1, 2025, or after, the physical will be good through the 2026-2027 school year.
If your child had a physical before April 1, 2025, the physical will be good through the 2025-2026 school year.
If your child had a checkup recently, contact the healthcare provider and ask about getting a completed physical form. The required form can be found HERE.
A $100 activity fee is required for each student. The activity fee can be paid anytime Monday-Thursday 7am-3:30pm at the high school office. Payment can also be made through Skyward. After logging in, select fee management on the left-hand side. You will need to add the fee first, and then select make a payment. There is a $3.00 fee to pay online.
Season activity passes can be purchased HERE. These are good for sporting events and MHS plays and musicals. These cannot be used for playoff games.
Streaming School Events- The SDMA will be streaming a variety of school events this year, and some events will include a full broadcast with commentators and commercials. If you or your business would be interested in advertising and helping to sponsor the streaming of MHS events, please contact Matt Riley at 715-232-2602 or matthew_riley@msd.k12.wi.us.
This information was compiled using a number of different sources and all information is believed to be accurate at this time, however mistakes are possible.
