ETHS Weekly Update - March 6, 2026

Posted Date: 03/08/26 (03:36 PM)

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March 6, 2026

No School - Inservice - Monday, March 9

Announcements

Academic Year Calendar

2026-27 Academic Year Calendar

ACT Testing this Week - Only Juniors Report to School and all other students are online

Dear East Troy High School Families,

The students and staff at East Troy High School have begun preparing for the ACT, PreACT Secure, and Wisconsin Forward Exam. We ask that you make every attempt to ensure your child is present on these testing dates. The testing schedule is as follows:

March 12 - ACT for Juniors Only - all other students will not report to school and will have asynchronous classwork on Google Classroom. Juniors will be dismissed after the testing (approximately noon). Busing will run as normal, the library will be available for those who'd prefer to stay at school, and lunch will be served.

March 17 - PreACT Secure for Sophomores & Freshmen - all other students will not report to school and will have asynchronous on Google Classroom. Freshmen and Sophomores will be dismissed after testing. Bussing will run as normal, and the library will be available for students who wish to remain at school. Lunch will be served.

Wisconsin Forward Exam for Sophomores Only - April 8th & 9th during extended Resource class - all students report to school.

All assessments require in-person attendance at East Troy High School. In-person assessment is the only viable method for state assessments. The company that produces the tests currently has no remote (virtual) testing options available. Proctored, on-site testing ensures standardized administration that includes equitable access to technology and optimal testing environments, test security, and validity.

Individual student results for the ACT and PreACT Secure are typically released in May and Forward results are released to parents typically in August.

If you have further questions, please contact Stacey Kuehn at kuesta@easttroy.k12.wi.us or 642-6760 ext 5240.

Congratulations to our Wrestlers on an OUTSTANDING Season

Boys Wrestling Accolades

The ETHS wrestlers crowned their season at the state meet for both individuals and as a team. At individual state, bringing home the GOLD - Brady Collins is the newest ETHS STATE CHAMPION! Congratulations to Brady on this outstanding accomplishment. Finishing second at state and bringing home the silver medal was Landen Bogard. Congratulations to Landen on an outstanding tournament and your silver finish! Joining his teammates on the podium, Max Gonzalez finished fifth. Congratulations, Max! Representing ET at State as well as Freshman, Nolan Pluess. Congratulations Nolan on your state performance. A huge thank you to Mr. Holle, our head wrestling coach, for their efforts and congratulations!

This weekend, the wrestling team competed at the Team State in La Crosse. The team wrestled hard and it was a great way to close out the 2025-26 wrestling season. Congratulations to all the wrestlers!

To send the team off to state, the ETCSD held a district-wide pep rally to celebrate the team's accomplishment. Thank you to the pep band and the cheer team for creating an electric atmosphere to cheer on the wrestlers! Go Trojans!

L/R: Coach Dibble, Nolan Pluess, Landen Bogard, Max Gonzalez, Brady Collins

Team State

Wrestling District-Wide Pep Assembly

The Great Paper Roller Coaster Challenge

At the end of the trimester, students' complete projects and assessment that utilize the skills they learned throughout the trimester.

For the trimester 2 final project in physics, students use their building and math skills to first build a roller coaster to the correct specifications and then analyze their coasters using their skills developed during the trimester. Along with the fun of building a themed coaster, students mathematically analyzed the kinematics, forces, energy, and cost associated with the activity. This year's students proved to be exceptional builders and showed a lot of creativity.

Prom 2026

Prom!

Attention Juniors and Seniors:

ETHS will be hosting prom on Saturday, April 11th, 2026. The Grand March will begin at 4:30 PM, with student check-in starting at 3:30 PM at ETHS. Students will then ride buses to Hawk's View for dinner and dancing until 10 PM, followed by Post Prom.

Prom Tickets Sold March 10th-March 16th During Both Lunches:

Dates of Ticket Sales:

Tuesday the 10th

Wednesday the 11th

(skip Thursday--ACT)

Friday the 13th

Monday the 16th

Be Informed - ETCSD Operational Referendum on April 7

Operational Referendum - April 7

Those who live in the East Troy Community School District will be asked on April 7 to vote on a referendum that would allow the district to exceed the revenue limit by $4 million per year for three years for operational expenses. As families invested in the East Troy Community Schools, we want you to be informed of the possible implications of this referendum.

If the referendum were to be approved by voters on April 7, East Troy High School will be able to maintain staffing and programming, ensuring our students continue to receive the supports and services that has lead to:

Over 40 Youth Apprentices, who are gaining real-world work experience in a variety of trades and pathways.
Over 80% of students taking AP exams earning a 3 or higher and leading to college credit.
The highest state report card score in the Rock Valley Conference.
25 Transcripted Credit classes that earn ETHS students transferable college credit for free.
Athletic opportunities and achievement including two conference championship titles, 11 individual athletes qualifying for state in their respective sports–including a state champion wrestler, and the wrestling team advanced to the team state meet in this year alone.

If the referendum is not approved by voters, the district anticipates reducing approximately 25 full-time equivalent positions in addition to other reductions. At East Troy High School, this will mean:

Reduced electives and offerings (Advanced Placement, Transcripted Credit, Career and Technical Education, Art, Music)
Reduced capacity to meet student needs in pupil services and intervention
Increased scheduling conflicts for students due to reductions in staff
Outdated curriculum materials

Please visit the East Troy School District website to review facts and stay informed, and please vote on April 7th.

If you'd like an informational yard sign, please contact the main office at 642-6760.

FFA to Host Blood Drive at ETHS

Local Senior Scholarship Applications are NOW Live

Hello Seniors and Families-

Reminder that scholarship applications are due March 20 by 3 pm. The submission platform has been updated to be a google form shared by Ms. Boston. Seniors, please see your email and google classroom for access to the form.

Seniors, please read the scholarship qualifications. There are scholarships for students entering a 4-year school, a 2-year school, an apprenticeship, work, and the military.

Please see Ms. Boston with any questions.

Highlight your Senior in the Yearbook - Purchase a Senior Ad

Submitting Absences in Skyward

If your student needs to miss school for any reason, you can now let us know through Skyward Family Access! No need to call the office anymore, simply do it online. Please see the directions below and reach out if you have any questions.