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Student Services Newsletter - Quarter 2

Posted Date: 10/30/26 (04:06 PM)
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Student Services Newsletter

Quarter 2

This electronic newsletter is published by the High School Student Services department. A new issue will be emailed to students and their families each quarter. This newsletter will feature information pertaining to post-secondary planning information, testing dates and preparation tips, course scheduling and much more.

ASVAB Testing - December 2nd

The Chippewa Falls Senior High School will offer the ASVAB test on Wednesday, December 2nd. Students must also attend the ASVAB interpretation on Wednesday, December 16th during Prime Time. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military personnel, used to determine qualifications for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. Juniors and Seniors interested in a career with any branch of the United States Armed Forces should sign up to take the ASVAB. Spaces are limited, so sign up early!
ASVAB Sign Up

2027 - 2028 Course Scheduling

Students will be given course scheduling information for the 2027-2028 school year during their TA time on Monday, December 7th. Students will watch a short video and will have access to their grade level scheduling newsletter that includes important information on how to select their classes.

Students should keep the following points in mind:

  • All course selections must be entered into the Academic Planner in Infinite Campus, including four alternates.
  • Alternates should be listed in priority. (Alternate courses will be used in the event of a scheduling conflict, or if classes are full or not offered).
  • Course request worksheets have a Guide for Scheduling on the back that will help students choose courses needed for graduation.
  • Pay close attention to prerequisites and read course descriptions.
  • Consideration should be given to the student's plans for after high school. (College and technical college requirements are available in the online course book).
  • Also, take into account rigor of schedule. (i.e., if taking multiple advanced level courses, consider the amount of out of class work along with after school commitments).

Students have until Friday, January 8th to input their course requests into Infinite Campus.

Sophomore Presentations

School counselors present to sophomore students in Teacher Advisory. Topics include the Individual Student Success Profile, Portrait of a Graduate, college credit opportunities, and experience based courses.

Sophomores with questions should reach out to their school counselors for more information.
 

Important Course Dates

  • Friday, January 22nd - any changes to third quarter schedules must be requested by this date.
  • Friday, January 29th - any changes to fourth quarter schedules must be requested by this date.

Click the link below to find more important course date information!
Important Course Dates

Scholarship News

Remember to check the scholarship postings! Scholarship information is updated regularly and available on the Student Services website, under "Scholarships".

The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Foundation Scholarship will open on February 1!

Considering Early Graduation?

In order to be eligible for early graduation, senior students must be able to complete all required coursework and have all necessary credits by the end of the 2nd or 3rd quarters of their senior year. Early graduation is allowed following 2nd and 3rd quarters only. Any senior interested in early graduation should complete the Early Graduation Application form as soon as possible.

Applications deadlines for early graduation:
  • October 30 (end of 1st quarter) for January 15 graduation
  • January 15 (end of 2nd quarter) for March 19 graduation
Early Graduation Application
 

Upcoming Events

National ACT Testing - December 12

Chi-Hi will be a test site for the national ACT test on Saturday, December 12th.

Deadlines:
Regular Registration: Nov 6
Late Registration (late fee applies): Nov 29
Register for the ACT

CVTC Fall Open House

Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Where: CVTC (615 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire)

Check out CVTC's Fall Open House event to explore their programs, meet instructors and advisors, and discover how their programs can set you on the path to your future career!

Register below!
CVTC Fall Open House

Dental Discovery Day

Date: Tuesday, November 24
Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm
Where: CVTC (615 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire)

High school students can get hands on learn about dental careers in this FREE workshop!

The agenda includes: hands-on activities, information on the prerequisites needed to apply to dental training programs and admissions preparation, and additional opportunities for furthering their interest in a dental career.

Register below!
Dental Discovery Day

Pharmacy Discovery Day

Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 9:00am to 11:45am
Where: Aspirus Wausau Hospital (333 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau)

Learn about the Medical College of Wisconsin's School of Pharmacy at an in person event in Wausau, WI. Senior attendees who submit their application for the 2027-2028 school year are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship!

Register below!
Pharmacy Discovery Day
 

College Credit through ECCP/SCN

Early College Credit (ECCP) and Start College Now (SCN) programs allow Wisconsin public high school students to take courses at an institution of higher education for high school and/or college credit.

Deadline to Apply:
  • October 1 (for spring semester)
  • February 1 (for summer semester)
  • March 1 (for fall semester)

Students interested in earning college credit while in high school should reach out to their school counselor.

For additional information click on ECCP, SCN or the link below.
College Credit in High School
 

Speak Up, Speak Out

Have a safety concern? Tips can be submitted 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week by:

  • telephone (1-800-MY-SUSO-1) 
  • Text “SUSO” to 738477
  • SUSO mobile app
  • or via the SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT website
Speak Up, Speak Out Website

Mentors Needed!

Mentor Chippewa is proud to partner with the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year and bring our school-based mentoring program to their students! 

You don’t have to have all the answers — just the time to listen.

Mentor Chippewa is calling on everyday people to do something extraordinary:
📍 Show up once a week
📍 During the school day
📍 For just 30 minutes
📍 To support one local student

✅ Retired? Share your wisdom.
✅ Working? Ask your employer about volunteering during your lunch break.
✅ New to the community? This is how you connect.
✅ Never mentored before? We’ll support you every step of the way.

You can change a student’s life — and it might just change yours too!
One student. One day a week. 30 minutes. That’s all it takes.

📅 Now accepting mentors for the 2026-27 school year!
📍 Apply today at mentorchippewa.org
📣 Tag someone who’d make a great mentor!

@MentorChippewa 

#MentorChippewa #BeThatSomeone #SmallMomentsBigMomentum #MentoringMatters #BeTheDifference
 

Chi-Hi Student Services Calendar of Events

Below is a listing of events that the Student Services Department helps coordinate and/or promote. More specific information will be communicated through Infinite Campus notifications and/or in grade-level newsletters.

November - Counselor Presentations in Sophomore TA 
November 3 - First Day of Second Quarter
November 5 - CVTC Fall Open House Event
November 7 - Pharmacy Discovery Day Event
November 8 - National College Fair (Virtual)
November 13 - Last day to drop a second quarter class without penalty
November 24 - Dental Discovery Day Event
December/January - Course Scheduling for 2027-2028
December 2 - ASVAB Testing
December 7 - Course Scheduling begins for the 2027-28 school year
December 12 - ACT (National Test Date)
December 16 - ASVAB Interpretation
January 4 - Incoming Freshman Parent Information (sent electronically)
January 7 & 8 - High School counselors at Middle School for 8th grade course scheduling
January 8 - Course scheduling ends
January 15 - Last day of Second Quarter, Early Graduation for qualifying seniors
January 19 - First Day of Third Quarter
January 22 - Last day to add/change a third quarter class
January 29 - Last day to drop a third quarter class without penalty
January 29 - Last day to add/change a fourth quarter class
February 1 - Early College Credit Program Application deadline (for Summer Semester of 2027)
March 1 - Early College Credit Program Application deadline (for Fall Semester of 2027-28)
March 1 - Start College Now Application Deadline (for Fall Semester of 2027-28)
March 10 - Pre-ACT State Assessment (Grades 9 & 10)
March 17 - Pre-ACT State Assessment Make-up date (Grades 9 & 10)
March 19 - End of Third Quarter, Early Graduation for qualifying seniors
March 30 - First Day of Fourth Quarter
April 7 - ACT State Assessment (Grade 11)
April 10 - ACT (National Test Date)
April 14 - ACT State Assessment Make-up date (Grade 11)
April/May - Counselor Presentations in Junior TA
May 3-14 - AP Testing
May 12 - Senior Scholarship Program (Evening)
May 28 - Senior Awards Program (Daytime)
May 28 - Graduation, Last Day of School
June 13 - ACT (National Test Date)
 
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Contact Us!

Danielle Hatfield - Registrar/Scheduling & Admissions Coordinator
hatfiedn@chipfalls.org
715-726-2406, ext. 1177

Liz Pukrop - School Counselor, Last Names A - Fa
pukrope@chipfalls.org
715-726-2406, ext. 1172

Ken Abel - School Counselor, Last Names Fe - La
abelkj@chipfalls.org
715-726-2406, ext. 1173

Jenny Ebner - School Counselor, Last Names Le - R
ebnerjj@chipfalls.org
715-726-2406, ext. 1174

Luke Heidtke-Starks - School Counselor, Last Names S - Z
heidtkld@chipfalls.org
715-726-2406, ext. 1171

Vanessa Boetcher - School Psychologist
boetchvm@chipfalls.org
715-726-2406, ext. 3020

Teresa Wahl - School Social Worker
wahltm@chipfalls.org
715-726-2406, ext. 3549