Both the West Bend East and the West Bend West Athletic Departments held their annual senior athletic awards events on Sunday, May 18.
Carl Pick Memorial Award for Outstanding East Male Athlete: Awarded to the most outstanding senior male athlete at West Bend East.
Reed White (cross country and track and field)
Andy Pick Memorial Award for Outstanding West Male Athlete: Awarded to the most outstanding senior male athlete at West Bend West.
Ethan Bast (wrestling)
Nancy & Alan Pick Award for Outstanding Female Athlete: Awarded to the most outstanding senior female athlete at West Bend East and at West Bend West.
West: Paige Guse (volleyball, basketball, softball)
East: McKennah Orth (tennis, gymnastics, Dolphins)
Coaches Award: Awarded to female and male senior athletes at each school who have shown outstanding leadership, effort, and integrity.
East: Hunter Herbst and Madison Rummel
West: Joel Walter and Grant Walter and Avah Banks
3 for 4 Awards: Seniors who have participated in three sports per year for four years are recognized for their commitment and dedication to academics and athletics.
East: Rylan Alft and Aiden Kuechler
West: Cal Baker, Madison Bell, Paige Guse, Grant Walter
WIAA Scholar Athlete: Awarded to a female and male athlete from each school who have earned at least four varsity letters and earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
East: Reed White and Evelyn Wolfe
West: Joel Walter and Kylee Altendorf
West Bend East and West Bend West Scholar Athlete: Awarded to a female and male athlete from each school who meet the WIAA Scholar Athlete criteria and have earned special accomplishments and abilities, and shown leadership.
East: Ben Hesse and Kambell Kletzine
West: Owen Schloemer and Kylee Altendorf
Spartan Spirit Award: This award recognizes a Spartan athlete that went above and beyond when it came to building school culture and improving the school climate.
Carson Hammer and Amaya Lafontant
Spartan Legacy Award: This award recognizes Spartan athletes that made notable achievements and accomplishments during their four years in athletes at West.
Carson Bauer and Mackenzie Rolf
U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete: The Department of the Army awards medals to more than 300,000 students across the country because it believes that young people should strive to be “the best they can be.” A male and a female athlete from each school who excels in the classroom and on the athletic field are chosen.
East: Tyler Walsh and Gianna Burgos
West: Carson Hammer and Madison Bell
U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete: The United States Marine Corps annually recognizes seniors for being an exemplary young citizen and role model for younger students and, as varsity athletes, for exhibiting the personal traits of courage, poise, self-confidence, and leadership.
East: Jacob Hillshafer and Alexandria Hanrahan
West: Tore Schemelin and Rachel Kelly
Five employees have been awarded with a Support Employee of the Year Award. These awards recognize outstanding contributions to the West Bend School District by people who are aides, coordinators, custodians and maintenance workers, drivers, clerical workers, school nutrition workers, or other office staff. The 2025 winners include:
- Josiah Baker Facilities Technician, Silverbrook Intermediate
- Dawn Cox Supervisory Aide, West Bend High
- Amanda Daley Administrative Assistant, West Bend High Schools
- Krystal Monday Family Liaison, West Bend High Schools
- Dyan Wachsmuth Family Liaison, Jackson Elementary
Review the press release for more details on these excellent employees.
On Monday, May 5, 2025, four deserving teachers in the West Bend School District were awarded the Rolfs Educational Foundation Award, given each year to teachers to honor their exceptional teaching ability.
The 2025 winners are:
- David "Skip" Clark, East High School
- Corey Murphy, East High School
- Angel Neuser, Silverbrook Intermediate School
- Jenni Orth, McLane Elementary School
Read more about these four teachers.
Thank to Delta Defense for covering the cost of swim lessons at the Kettle Moraine YMCA for any third and fourth grade students in Washington County. See all the details below.
Wow! The community supports our students in so many ways. On May 6, more than 145 West Bend East and West seniors received scholarships from local foundations, individuals and families, businesses, civic organizations, and more during the annual scholarship event. In total, the amount of local scholarships reached more than $900,000.
The local COLUMNS organization awarded numerous scholarships of its own and it also administers a large number of local scholarships for post-secondary education at four-year and two-year colleges, universities, and technical schools. Review the full list of scholarship winners and view the video for the winners as well.
All students in grades K-12 (in person and virtual through West Bend Virtual Academy) receive a district-owned Chromebook for student use during the school year. Even if the family has its own laptop, we ask that you get the Chromebook for the student as they will use it while in the school (with in person instruction) and it will be used for testing and assessment.
Hot Spots
If you are in need of a district hot spot to support your student’s instruction for the 23-24 school year, please complete the form linked HERE. Hot spots will be made available on a first come first served basis. Please note that hot spot data is limited and should only be used for instructional purposes only.
Insurance for Chromebook
As part of the 1:1 device program, the district provides insurance on the device. The insurance covers accidental breakage and repair on the device, charging cord, and case. The insurance does not cover intentional damage and lost or non-returned devices.
Chromebooks for all K-12 students are part of the district's education plan to guarantee that each child has the correct access and tools to support learning. Please see more information below:
