Congratulations to our Cheer team for earning TWO State Championships! They were phenomenal, earning the highest scores out of ALL of the teams in BOTH Traditional and Game Day. Congratulations to the athletes and coaches! #weAREwestosha
The Forensics team is off to a great start this season. For their first two tournaments of the season, the team took home 1st place trophies at the Union Grove tournament on 2/14 and Friday Night Lights at Waterford High School on 2/27! #weAREwestosha
Here's the exam schedule for today! Have a great long weekend, Falcons! #weAREwestosha
The first week in March is School Social Worker Week! We want to recognize Mrs. Jones Shepherd for all she does to support our students and their families throughout the year! #weAREwestosha
Here's the exam schedule for today! Students should communicate directly with teachers about any questions/concerns regarding exams! #weAREwestosha
Reminder that students will complete Final Exams on Wednesday, March 4 & Thursday, March 5. There will be a teacher in-service day on Friday, March 6. Trimester 3 will begin on Monday, March 9. #weAREwestosha
Exam Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/WCHSFinalsSchedule
Exam Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/WCHSFinalsSchedule
Baking and Pastry students showed off their cake decorating skills in their annual Cake Wars Competition! Which one is your favorite? #weAREwestosha
Our favorite four-legged friend, Franny, is celebrating her 1st Birthday today! Happy Birthday, Franny! #weAREwestosha
Meet Imagin Melrose, a 2024 WCHS graduate currently attending the University of West London. She is our final Alumni Spotlight for #CTEMonth! During her time at Westosha Central, she was active in student organizations, athletics, and took a variety of courses in our Business & Marketing Department.
Advice to current students:
My one piece of advice would be to make little goals, no matter how silly the motivation behind it may seem. I know that I improved my writing and presentation abilities in high school just because I wanted to go on a trip for DECA. In the end, it improved my skills, and that's how I speak today, even if, at the time, it didn’t seem like it had a significant effect. Those goals are what lead you further to what you want to achieve.
Advice to current students:
My one piece of advice would be to make little goals, no matter how silly the motivation behind it may seem. I know that I improved my writing and presentation abilities in high school just because I wanted to go on a trip for DECA. In the end, it improved my skills, and that's how I speak today, even if, at the time, it didn’t seem like it had a significant effect. Those goals are what lead you further to what you want to achieve.
Meet Aubrey Reeves, a current Senior at WCHS!
She's active in our Family & Consumer Science department, specifically in Culinary and ProStart. Her career goal is to be a food and beverage director for a large organization or own a coffee shop.
Her favorite Classes/Coursework: Designing restaurants for the ProStart management competition and making dishes out of the leftover ingredients in the fridge during international foods. #CTEMonth #weAREwestosha
She's active in our Family & Consumer Science department, specifically in Culinary and ProStart. Her career goal is to be a food and beverage director for a large organization or own a coffee shop.
Her favorite Classes/Coursework: Designing restaurants for the ProStart management competition and making dishes out of the leftover ingredients in the fridge during international foods. #CTEMonth #weAREwestosha
Meet Jack Brenton, a 2024 WCHS graduate currently attending UW-Whitewater. He is our next Alumni Spotlight for #CTEMonth! During his time at WCHS, he was active in student organizations, played baseball, and took a variety of courses in our Business & Marketing Department!
Best of luck to our Wrestling State Qualifiers Ashton Scheele, Johnny Sandrik, Alex Martinez, Serenity Salas, and Sanaa Childs! They are all wrestling in the first session tomorrow, starting at 2:00pm! #weAREwestosha
Live Stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/wiaa-wi/wrestling
Live Stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/wiaa-wi/wrestling
Our next #CTEMonth Business Partner Spotlight is Mindy Cooling - State Farm Agent! For students considering a career in insurance or as an entrepreneur, her advice is to stay curious and never stop learning. In insurance, understanding people and their needs while building trust are just as important as knowing technical insurance details. For entrepreneurship, be prepared to take risks, learn from failures, and stay resilient. Both paths require strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to adapt to a multitude of changes. Most importantly, focus on building relationships with customers, employees, centers of influence, and fellow business owners while delivering value—these are key to long-term success in any career. #weAREwestosha
Meet Ben Hubbard, a current Senior at WCHS!
He's active in our Tech Ed department, specifically in Woods & Carpentry. His career goal is to become a Heavy Equipment Operator through an apprenticeship program.
Important things he's learned in our CTE courses are that mistakes will happen, but there's always a way to solve a problem. His favorite project was building sheds in Carpentry. Some advice he has for underclassmen: don't take the time for granted, try out tech ed classes early, so you can figure out what you enjoy. #CTEMonth #weAREwestosha
He's active in our Tech Ed department, specifically in Woods & Carpentry. His career goal is to become a Heavy Equipment Operator through an apprenticeship program.
Important things he's learned in our CTE courses are that mistakes will happen, but there's always a way to solve a problem. His favorite project was building sheds in Carpentry. Some advice he has for underclassmen: don't take the time for granted, try out tech ed classes early, so you can figure out what you enjoy. #CTEMonth #weAREwestosha
Our next #CTEMonth Business Partner Spotlight is ERMCO! Earlier this school year, they presented WCHS with a $20,000 annual donation in support of our Career & Technical Education/STEM Programs! We appreciate their support as we continue to expand our offerings to prepare our students for life after high school! #weAREwestosha
Meet Carly Lois, a 2022 WCHS graduate currently attending UW-Madison. Carly is our next Alumni Spotlight for #CTEMonth! During her time at Westosha Central, she was active in student organizations, athletics, and took a variety of courses in our Business & Marketing Department.
Advice to current students:
I would strongly encourage students to take advantage of as many career and technical education (CTE) courses as possible. These classes not only strengthened my foundational knowledge before entering college, but also provided transferable college credit that allowed me to graduate early. More importantly, they helped me gain clarity and confidence in my career direction at an early stage. I would also encourage students to get involved in the many clubs and activities that Central has to offer. My involvement in National Honor Society, Girls Golf, The Falcon’s Nest School Store, Track & Field, Peer Helpers, the Freshmen Mentor Program, DECA, and FBLA played an important role in developing the skills and experiences I continue to rely on today.
Advice to current students:
I would strongly encourage students to take advantage of as many career and technical education (CTE) courses as possible. These classes not only strengthened my foundational knowledge before entering college, but also provided transferable college credit that allowed me to graduate early. More importantly, they helped me gain clarity and confidence in my career direction at an early stage. I would also encourage students to get involved in the many clubs and activities that Central has to offer. My involvement in National Honor Society, Girls Golf, The Falcon’s Nest School Store, Track & Field, Peer Helpers, the Freshmen Mentor Program, DECA, and FBLA played an important role in developing the skills and experiences I continue to rely on today.
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit partnership of students, teachers, and industry professionals working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. It serves middle school, high school, and college students, providing educational experiences in leadership, teamwork, and technical skills, ultimately preparing them for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. Last week, WCHS students competed at Gateway and placed 2nd and 3rd in the team engineering challenge and 6th in welding! #CTEMonth #weAREwestosha
Meet Drew Eckhart, a 2023 WCHS graduate currently attending the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. He is our next Alumni Spotlight for #CTEMonth! During his time at Westosha Central, he was active in student organizations, athletics, and took a variety of courses in our Technology & Engineering Department.
Advice to current students:
As a current college student, my biggest advice to high schoolers is to explore as much as possible. Take different classes, join new clubs, and try hobbies that push you outside your comfort zone. High school is one of the best times to experiment and discover what genuinely interests you, without the pressure of having everything figured out. The more you explore now, the more confident and self-aware you’ll be when it’s time to choose your path.
Advice to current students:
As a current college student, my biggest advice to high schoolers is to explore as much as possible. Take different classes, join new clubs, and try hobbies that push you outside your comfort zone. High school is one of the best times to experiment and discover what genuinely interests you, without the pressure of having everything figured out. The more you explore now, the more confident and self-aware you’ll be when it’s time to choose your path.
Happy #FrannyFriday! Franny recently got a haircut! Doesn't she look great?! Thank you to PS Grooming for their support and sponsorship of the Therapy Dog Program at WCHS! #weAREwestosha
High school is more than earning credits; it’s about building a future.
At Southeast Virtual Academy, students in grades 9-12 can earn dual credit through a partnership with Gateway Technical College and connect with local business partners to explore career pathways.
Flexible learning. Real-world opportunities. That’s the SVA difference.
Learn more by visiting our website and scheduling an info session to see if this is the right fit for you!
https://www.westosha.k12.wi.us/page/southeast-virtual-academy
