| A Message from the Principals |
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Dear SFHS Falcon Families,
The start of the 2nd semester offers our students a valuable opportunity to set new academic goals, embrace new challenges, and approach the remainder of the school year with renewed enthusiasm. Our dedicated teaching staff is committed to helping each student achieve their full potential.
To improve both the student and parent experience, we are trying several new initiatives this year. We are hosting a Winter Carnival event the week of February 2nd, starting with an amazingly exciting event on Wednesday, February 4th. Our FBLA organization is organizing and hosting a dodgeball tournament for staff and students to build school spirit. On Friday, February 6th, we will hold an all-school pep assembly to acknowledge and honor our students involved in winter activities. Following the assembly, we will host various games and activities for our students, including yard and board games, popcorn and movie nights, and cookie decorating.
On Thursday, February 12th, we are hosting a student showcase event coupled with our 2nd semester Parent / Teacher conferences. This new-look event will feature meals provided by our cafeteria staff and babysitting by our NHS and Key Club students. The evening will include exhibits of student achievement from the past semester, along with opportunities for teachers to meet with you to discuss your child. More information regarding this will be sent out soon.
Further, Sheboygan Falls High School is proud to announce the launch of MasteryPrep, a premier ACT preparation solution designed to ensure that every student is college- and career-ready. As institutions like UW-Madison return to requiring ACT scores and U.S. Service Academies maintain strict score mandates, a competitive result is essential for admissions and securing high-value scholarships, such as the Sheboygan County Scholars program. Our students will utilize MasteryPrep through ClassLink during ACP periods, starting with diagnostic tests to build personalized study plans. To encourage high engagement, we are offering incentives including food rewards and exam exemptions. Whether your student is bound for a 4-year university, a technical trade, or the military, this initiative provides the tools necessary to unlock future opportunities and strengthen our overall School Report Card.
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Thank you for your continued support of our students and our school. Go Falcons! Mike Nikson, SFHS Principal
Noah Kaufman, SFHS Associate Principal |
Wednesday, February 4th: 2026-27 Course Registration Forms Due in the Counseling Office
Thursday, February 12th: Student Showcase & Parent / Teacher Conferences Monday, February 16th: No School for Students (Staff Professional Development Day) Friday, March 20th: End of 3rd Quarter Monday, March 23rd - Friday, March 27th: Spring Break! (No School for Staff or Students)
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Please see HERE for the forms needed for your child to participate in sports during the 2025-26 school year. These forms can also be found on our High School website under athletics and SFHS athletics registration HERE. All forms should be turned into the High School office.
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Board of Education Updates |
The School District of Sheboygan Falls will hold its next monthly regular board meeting on Monday, February 16th at 6:00 pm. Please join us! You can find more information about upcoming meetings, your Board Members and more HERE. Can't make It? You can view the Board Agendas and Minutes at BoardDocs.com HERE.
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At the High School in January, a medical lockdown drill was practiced. |
The inter-district public school Open Enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside or to remain in their current district in the event that they move out of the district before the start of the 2026-27 school year (Moving? See HERE for more information on remaining in the District through the school year). Open Enrollment will allow student(s) to continue attending school in the School District of Sheboygan Falls. Please call Lisa Berg at 920-467-7893 for additional information or check the Department of Public Instruction Website at: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment (also check the 2026-27 Open Enrollment Regular Application Period Brochure).
There is no tuition cost for students participating in the Open Enrollment program, but parents are responsible for transporting their student(s) to and from school. The open enrollment period for the 2026-27 school year is from February 2nd until 4:00 p.m. on April 30th, 2026.
Applications must be done on the DPI (Department of Public Instruction) website at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment. A link to this site will also be available on the school web site during the application period at: www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us. The DPI website will be active from February 2nd until 4:00 p.m. on April 30th, 2026.
If you anticipate a possible move out of the School District of Sheboygan Falls, please complete the Open Enrollment application as soon as possible. You have the right to cancel your application at any time and are not bound to enrollment. If you are currently attending under a Tuition Waiver, you will need to complete an Open Enrollment application for the upcoming school year. |
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The Creative Writing class celebrated the publication of their anthology Fledglings at a book release party at Sip and Story in downtown Falls. |
In December, 5 SFHS alumni came to visit our Spanish 5 class. All alumni attend different universities or are in the military. They shared their experiences with transitioning from SFHS to their specific path and answered questions. |
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Students from Spanish NHS organized sales for the Pulsera Project. As a district we made $450! The Pulsera Project helps to sustain jobs for more than 200 Central American artists. The proceeds from the pulsera sale will support educational programs, scholarships, workers' rights, community development, housing, and a wide range of other projects that empower artists, their families, and their communities. |
Winter athletics shine at SFHS, highlighted by strong performances across programs and the dance team advancing to state, qualifying two routines on the biggest stage. |
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All underclassmen received their 2026-27 Course Registration Forms. |
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A Message from Nurse Timler and Dr. Brault |
Flu activity is surging this season, in some cases reaching record highs, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Even when respiratory illness levels are low, it is important to keep up with prevention strategies. Follow these tips to help keep you and your loved ones healthy: |
- Stay up-to-date with vaccines.
- Wash your hands and practice good hygiene.
- Take steps for cleaner air, such as gathering outside, opening windows or doors, or using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) cleaner.
- Cover coughs and sneezes.
- Stay home if you are sick.
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Important updates from our Medical Director, Dr. Brault: FLU BY THE NUMBERS |
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The CDC has classified this season as moderately severe, noting an estimated 11 million illnesses, about 120,000 hospitalizations, and ~5,000 deaths so far. This is a substantial increase compared to the same point last year.
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High or very high flu activity is now widespread across the U.S., with tens of states reporting elevated levels.
- Pediatric flu deaths have also increased in some areas, with reports of child fatalities in cities like Boston.
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How It Compares to Last Season |
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Compared with 2024–25, this season’s illness count and hospitalizations are roughly twice as high at this point in the season — for example, about 11 million illnesses now vs. ~5.3 million by late December last year.
- Hospitalizations and outpatient visits for respiratory illness have climbed sharply too.
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Why This Season Seems “Worse” |
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A new H3N2 subclade K strain appears to be dominant and spreading quickly, which may be contributing to more cases.
- Many states are seeing very high levels of flu-like activity, which isn’t typical this early.
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Factors like holiday travel and lower vaccination rates are being cited by experts as contributors to the higher case counts.
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Bottom Line
This flu season is more intense than what we typically expect at this point in winter and notably worse than last year by several key measures, even though health authorities aren’t calling it an extreme emergency--YET. The strong spread and rising hospitalizations make vaccination and prevention especially important this season. There is still time to get your flu shot! Our experience this year has been that those who have gotten their flu shots have either avoided illness altogether or have had milder illness than those without.
Stay healthy! Dr. Brault & Deanna Timler, RN, BSN |
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District and Related Employment Opportunities
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Looking for part-time work? Full-time work? Flexibility? The District and Related Organizations have some great opportunities! |
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SHEBOYGAN COUNTY: Afterschool program fees are waived for children of parents who work at the Boys & Girls Club! If you are interested in part-time work, your child can be enrolled in the afterschool program for FREE while you work for the Club. Learn more about available opportunities or apply at www.ThePositivePlace.com/careers.
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