Monday, April 1, 2024

April 2024


 Upcoming School Wide Dates to Remember:
  • 1 (Monday) Open Advisory (open for students to study for finals)
  • 3 (Wednesday) 3rd Term Testing - Periods 1 & 3 - Change to Daily Schedule
  • 4 (Thursday) 3rd Term Testing - Periods 2 & 4 - Change to Daily Schedule
  • 5 (Friday) No School - Staff Development Day
  • 8 (Monday) Start of 4th Term
  • 12 (Friday) Spring Fling Dance
  • 13 (Saturday) Prom @ La Crosse Center 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • 17 (Wednesday) Early Release - Early Release Schedule
(*Individual clubs, teams, activities, etc. will communicate their own important information)




Masquerade Prom April 13th
Riverside Ballroom, La Crosse Center
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Grand March begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets available on the GoFan app







HOLMEN BOOSTER CLUB NEWS

We are on the downward stretch!
Meetings are at 6:30 PM, upcoming dates:

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Holmen American Legion

Bring on Spring! Spring season has begun and we are hopeful for a
great (dry) season for the kids!
Interested in coming to see what we do, feel free to join a meeting as
we will be having nominations for next year's board in May and
elections in June.
SAVE THE DATE! - On Saturday, April 6th we are hosting our 3rd annual
Ballin for Brandon 3V3 basketball tournament during the day at HHS.
Booster Bash at Features is also coming up on May 4th with a bean bag
tournament during the day and featuring Blue Collar 40 that night.
The Booster Club is thrilled to announce our
upcoming Community Blitz on ➡ SUNDAY, APRIL 7th,
from 4-7 pm ⬅ dedicated to selling this year's
annual Raffle tickets. We are reaching out to
request the participation of students from
sports or clubs to join us at the High School
parking lot and actively engage in ticket sales
to the community.
For every ticket sold by students representing a
group, $10 will be generously donated to support
that sport or activity. This annual raffle sale
presents a fantastic opportunity to raise funds
for your group's endeavors.

Check out our Facebook page: Holmen Booster Club or our website at:www.holmenboosterclub.com






Class of 2025 (current junior) Students and Parents: 
As you look toward scheduling and planning for your senior pictures and planning for graduation, please note the following requirements and deadlines for senior portrait, baby photo and senior special message submissions for yearbook and graduation for next year:

Required Item #1: “Portrait” ONE Senior Portrait for Yearbook and Graduation Slideshow- DEADLINE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 2024
Requirements: VERTICAL headshot, NO props – (i.e. but not limited to baseball bats, animals, hats, caps, catcher’s masks, skateboards, etc.)
Please show these requirements to your photographer.
*Preferred photo submission- digital file uploaded to Yearbook website

Required Item #2: “Slideshow” ONE Baby Picture for the Graduation Slideshow- DEADLINE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 2024
Any clothed, school appropriate image.  Props are allowed for this image.
*Preferred photo submission- digital file uploaded to Yearbook website

OPTIONAL Item #3: “Special Message” Yearbook Special Messages to Seniors ($30)- DEADLINE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 2024 for all items listed below
-Any clothed, school appropriate image of graduate (may be same as slideshow- most people use the same image). Props are allowed for this image. *Preferred photo submission- digital file uploaded to Yearbook website
-A message from you of 100 words or less- submitted via a Qualtrics survey link 
-$30 – cash or check payable to HHS Yearbook

Submission directions will be shared in the summer/ back to school newsletter later this year when the submission period is open. Failure to turn these in by December 1st, 2024 will result in you not being photographed in the yearbook, graduation slideshow, or Class of 2024 wall hanging! If a senior portrait is not received, your Student ID photo will be used. If a baby photo is not received, one will not be placed in the graduation slideshow for you. 








The Holmen Forensics team will compete at the state event on April 19-20th in Madison, WI. 
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 The Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Association holds this annual event where about 6,000 students participate in the speech festival series. Of that number, approximately 4,500 students from 340+ schools, participate in 16 different categories — ranging from original speeches to performance of literature — at the State Speech Festival, held on the DeForest High School campus in April. Spectators are welcome to attend but please check the website for guidelines and expectations. 














Friday, March 1, 2024

March 2024


 Upcoming School Wide Dates to Remember:
  • 12 (Tuesday) Winter Recognition Assembly - Advisory - Change to Daily Schedule
  • 13 (Wednesday) Early Release - Early Release Schedule
  • 25-29 (Mon-Fri) Spring Break - No School
(*Individual clubs, teams, activities, etc. will communicate their own important information)









HOLMEN BOOSTER CLUB NEWS

We are on the downward stretch! Please come and join us and learn
what we are doing to support the kids, all are welcome!
Meetings are at 6:30 PM at the Holmen American Legion,
upcoming dates: Wednesday, March 20, 2024

DID YOU ALL KNOW?
Winter season is almost over, bring on Spring! We are in charge
of concessions here at Holmen High School and we are always
looking for volunteers, please check out our website for the
sign up genius. Please consider helping out, parents and
students are welcome!
We are selling raffle tickets to win a Jet Ski. Proceeds will be
used to start a uniform fund for HMS and HHS. As you all know
uniforms can be pricey and the school budgets don't always
allow for all needs. The booster club has started this raffle to
have a specific account to put funds in for uniforms to help
offset Mr. Lulloff’s school budget. We are also looking for
people to sit at our booths around town and sell raffle tickets. If
interested or for more information please contact a booster
member or Mr. Lulloff.
SAVE THE DATE! - On Saturday, April 6th we are hosting our 3rd
annual Ballin for Brandon 3V3 basketball tournament at HHS.
Check out our Facebook page: Holmen Booster Club or
our website at: www.holmenboosterclub.com












Masquerade Prom on Saturday, April 13th at the Riverside Ballroom, La Crosse Center. 
Juniors will be able to cast their votes for this year’s prom court with a survey that will be emailed out on Monday, March 11th. 
On the evening of Prom, doors at the La Crosse Center will open at 6:30 pm and the Grand March will begin at 7:30 pm. Coronation and then Dance to follow!













Thursday, February 1, 2024

February 2024


 Upcoming School Wide Dates to Remember for February:
  • 14 (Wednesday) Early Release - Early Release Schedule
  • 19 (Monday) No School
  • 19 (Monday) Spring Activities Code Meeting @ HHS
(*Individual clubs, teams, activities, etc. will communicate their own important information)





















Holmen DECA District Conference Results

SOCIAL MEDIA AND NEWSPAPER RELEASE: 

Congratulations to Holmen DECA on their performance at the DECA Districts competition that took place on Saturday, January 6th at UW-Stout. With 40 students competing, 58% received recognition for their outstanding achievements and Holmen came home with the following awards: 18 Role Play Medalists, 4 Cluster Exam Medalists, 15 Overall Finalists, 6 Third Place Students, 1 Second Place Student, and 2 First Place Students.

Accessories Marketing Series:  

Sophia Coon-Role Play 1 Medalist, Exam Medalist, Finalist, 2nd Place

Automotive Services

Quinn Moldenhauer-Role Pay 1 Medalist, Role Play 2 Medalist, Exam Medalist, Finalist, 1st Place 

Business Finance

Braeden Linse-Role Play 1 Medalist, Role Play 2 Medalist, Finalist, 1st Place

Business Services Marketing Series:

North Cox- Exam Medalist, Finalist, 3rd Place

Entrepreneurship Series:

Miley Balsley-Exam Medalist

Brennen Foster-Role Play 1 Medalist, Role Play 2 Medalist, Finalist

Food Marketing Series:

Andrew Ripp-Finalist, 3rd Place

Human Resource Management:

Taryn Everson-Role Play 1 Medalist

Quick Service Restaurant Management:

Lilla Low-Finalist, 3rd Place

Retail Merchandising Series Event:

Abry Bloyer-Role Play 1 Medalist, Finalist

Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series: 

Carson Schmitt-Role Play 1 Medalist, Finalist, 3rd Place

Marketing Communications Series:

Hayleigh Miller-Role Play 2 Medalist

Principles of Marketing:

Jack Baranowski-Role Play 2 Medalist, Finalist, 3rd Place

Roman Bowe-Role Play 2 Medalist, Finalist

Principles of Hospitality:

Makenna Keer-Finalist

Hannah Toso-Role Play 2 Medalist

Principles of Finance:

Bennett Schild-Finalist, 3rd Place

Entrepreneurship Team Event:

Shania Gates and Natalie Markos-Role Play 1 Medalist, Role Play 2 Medalist

Hospitality Team Event:

Ellie Euler and Lola Kinder-Role Play 1 Medalist, Finalist

Sports and Entertainment Team Event:

Brayden Wall and Dylan Whiteaker-Role Play 2 Medalist, Finalist


The following 31 students have qualified by medaling in their series or have submitted a written project that they will be competing with at the State level.  These students will represent Holmen at the State DECA conference to be held from February 25-February 28th in Lake Geneva. 


Miley Balsley, Jack Baranowski, Abry Bloyer, Roman Bowe, Sophia Coon, North Cox, Avalee Euler, Ellie Euler, Taryn Everson, Brennen Foster, Shania Gates, Makenna Keer, Lola Kinder, Braden Linse, Lilla Low, Natalie Markos, Hayleigh Miller, Quinn Moldenhauer, Kaylee Mosser, Teagan Nelson, Morgan Potaracke, Tessa Reitzel, Andrew Ripp, Bennett Schild, Brielle Schmelling, Brenna Schmidt, Carson Schmitt, Hannah Toso, Brayden Wall, Dylan Whiteaker and Taylor Wucki


Photos- DECA Districts 2024


DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS WRITEUP: 

Congratulations to Holmen DECA on their performance at the DECA Districts competition! With 40 students competing, 58% received recognition for their outstanding achievements and Holmen came home with the following awards: 18 Role Play Medalists, 4 Cluster Exam Medalists, 15 Overall Finalists, 6 Third Place Students, 1 Second Place, 2 First Place Students

The following 31 students have qualified and will represent Holmen at the State DECA conference to be held from February 25-28th in Lake Geneva. 


Miley Balsley, Jack Baranowski, Abry Bloyer, Roman Bowe, Sophia Coon, North Cox, Avalee Euler, Ellie Euler, Taryn Everson, Brennen Foster, Shania Gates, Makenna Keer, Lola Kinder, Braden Linse, Lilla Low, Natalie Markos, Hayleigh Miller, Quinn Moldenhauer, Kaylee Mosser, Teegan Nelson, Morgan Potaracke, Tessa Reitzel, Andrew Ripp, Bennett Schild, Brielle Schmelling, Brenna Schmidt, Carson Schmitt, Hannah Toso, Brayden Wall, Dylan Whiteaker, and Taylor Wucki





HOLMEN BOOSTER CLUB NEWS

We are halfway through the year! Please come join us and learn what
we are doing to support the kids, all are welcome!
Meetings are at 6:30 PM, at Pizza Corral, next meeting is:

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

DID YOU ALL KNOW?
We are selling Jet Ski tickets for $20. All proceeds are going to
Mr. Lulloff’s Uniform Fund. The winner will be chosen at the
Booster Bash on May 4, 2024.
Winter season is well on its way. We are in charge of
concessions here at Holmen High School and we are always
looking for volunteers, please check out our website for the
sign up genius or click here:
Please consider helping out, parents and students are
welcome!
We are looking for you! Please consider becoming a member
and getting some Holmen Viking Swag. Everything can be done
and paid for on our website and we are offering annual and
lifetime memberships! For as low as $25 a year you can be part
of helping our students. Booster members' children are also
able to apply for our scholarships their Senior year!
Check out our Facebook page: Holmen Booster Club or
our website at: www.holmenboosterclub.com





Monday, January 1, 2024

January 2024


 Upcoming School Wide Dates to Remember for January:
  • 2 (Tuesday) Classes Resume
  • 15 (Monday) No School
  • 18 (Thursday) 2nd Term Testing - Periods 1 & 3 - Change to Daily Schedule
  • 19 (Friday) 2nd Term Testing - Periods 2 & 4 - Change to Daily Schedule
  • 22 (Monday) No School - Staff Development Day
  • 23 (Tuesday) Start of 3rd Term
  • 31 (Wednesday) Summer School Registration Opens for Summer School Session I
(*Individual clubs, teams, activities, etc. will communicate their own important information)













                                       HOLMEN BOOSTER CLUB NEWS

                Welcome back, hope you all had a refreshing holiday. Please come and
                 join us and learn what we are doing to support the kids, all are
                 welcome!
                 Meetings are at 6:30 PM at Pizza Corral, upcoming dates:

                Wednesday, January 17, 2024

                DID YOU ALL KNOW?
                Winter sports and activities are well under way, GO VIKINGS!
                We are in charge of concessions here at Holmen High School
                and we are always looking for volunteers, check out our
                website for the sign up genius or click here:
                Please consider helping out, parents and students are
                welcome!
                We are looking for you! Please consider becoming a member
                and getting some Holmen Viking Swag. Everything can be done
                and paid for on our website and we are offering annual and
                lifetime memberships! For as low as $25 a year you can be part
                of helping our students.
                Check out our Facebook page: Holmen Booster Club or
                our website at: www.holmenboosterclub.com