Wrightstown High School

Coach: 

Dawn Nawrot

Cross Country Information

• Season Start: Practices begin in mid August

• Season ends: Late October

•  Schedule:

  • Boys/Girls are in the same event but run in separate races  

  • Races are 3.1 miles 

  • Meets are held any night of the week at 4:00 pm 

Pre-Season

• Scheduled summer running sessions.

• These help runners prepare for the season and improve their skills

• All incoming players are highly encouraged to attend

Coach:

Crystal Pischke

Dance Information

• Season Start: Practices begin in early June

• Season ends: Late February

• Tryouts: March

•  Schedule:

  • Fall-Sporting Events & Parades

  • Winter Competitions (Nov-Feb)

Pre-Season 

• Summer Camp      

• This camp helps dancers prepare for the season and improve their skills 

• All incoming dancers are highly encouraged to attend

Coach:

Steve Klister

Football Information

• Season Start: Practices begin in early August

• Season ends: Mid-October (November if in playoff)

•  Schedule:

  • JV2 games are on Thursday night at 5:00 p.m. 

  • JV1 games are on Monday nights at 5:00 p.m. 

  • Varsity games are on Friday nights at 7:00 p.m

  • Once school starts, practices are held every day after school

Pre-Season Camp

• A football skills camp is run by the high school coaches in late July

• This camp helps players prepare for the season and improve their skills

• All incoming players are highly encouraged to attend

Coach:

Justin Blauert

Golf Information

• Season Starts: Practices begin in early August

• Season ends: Early October

•  Schedule:     

  • Matches are held in the morning at various golf courses

  • Practices are held at Hilly Heaven 

Pre-Season 

• Skill Sessions are held by the coach at Hilly Heaven

• This helps players prepare for the season and improve their skills

• All incoming players are highly encouraged to attend

Coach

Kristine Pulka-Schuh

Volleyball Information

• Season Start: Practices start mid-August

• Season ends: mid October

 Schedule:

• JV games are at 5:30 p.m. on any night of the week

• Varsity games at 7:00 p.m. on any night of the week

• Once school starts, practices are held after school

Pre-Season 

• A skills camp and open gyms are held throughtout the summer

• This camp helps players prepare for the season and improve their skills

• All incoming players are highly encouraged to attend

Coach:

Derek Mikkelson

Soccer Information

• Season start: Practices begin in mid-August

• Season ends: Late October

 Schedule:

• JV Games are at 4:00 p.m.

• Varsity games are at 4:30 p.m.

• Games are played on any weekday or weekend

Pre-Season 

• A soccer skills camp is run by coaches throughout the summer 

• The skills camp helps players prepare for the season and improve their skills.

• All incoming players are highly encouraged to attend.

Coach:

Cory Haese

Basketball Information

• Season Start: Practices begin in November

• Season ends: End of February

•  Schedule:

  • JV2 & JV1 games are on a variety of nights at 5:45 p.m.

  • Varsity games are on a variety of nights at 7:00 p.m.

  • Pratices times vary each night

Pre-Season Tranining

• There are skills camps in summer

• These camps help players prepare for the season and improve their skills

• All incoming players are highly encouraged to attend

Coach:

Eric Bombinski

Basketball Information

• Season Start: Practices begin in November

• Season ends: End of February

•  Schedule:

• JV games are on a variety of nights at 5:45 p.m.

• Varsity games are on a variety of nights at 7:00 p.m.

• Pratices times vary each night

Pre-Season Tranining

• There are skills camps in summer

• These camp’s help players prepare for the season and improve their skills

• All incoming players are highly encouraged to attend

Coach:

Crystal Pischke

Dance Information

• Season Start: Practices begin in early June

• Season Ends: Late February

• Tryouts: March

•  Schedule:

  • Fall-Sporting Events & Parades

  • Winter Competition (Nov-Feb)

  • Once school starts, practices are held every day after school

Coach:

Nick 

Hockey Information

• Season Start: Practices begin mid-November

• Season Ends: Late February

• All contact for hockey is through Ashwaubenon High School

•  Schedule:

  • Ashwaubenon High School is responsible for all scheduling of practices, contests, and facilities.

Pre-Season 

• Camp helps players prepare for the season and improve their skills. Camp

• All incoming players are highly encouraged to attend.

Coach:

STEPHANIE BRUNKHORST

Hockey Information

• Season Start: Practices begin in October

• Season ends late February.

• All contact for hockey is from Fox Cities Stars Girls Hockey

•  Schedule:

  • Fox Cities Star Girls Hockey is responsible for all scheduling of practices, contests, and facilities

Pre-Season 

•  Summer Camp helps players prepare for the season and improve their skills. 

• All incoming players are highly encouraged to attend.

Coach:

Matt Verbeten

Wrestling Information

• Have a boy’s and girl’s team
• Season Starts: Mid November
• Season Ends: Mid March
• Schedule:
  • Matches can be held any day of the week

Pre-Season 

• Open mat sessions are held in the summer.
• This helps players prepare for the season and improve their skills.
• All incoming players are highly encoruaged to attend.

Coach:

Eric Beard

Baseball Information

• Season Start: Practices begin in mid-March

• Season Ends: June

•  Schedule:

  • Games are played on any night of the week or weekend at 4:30 p.m. 

Pre-Season 

• Open gym sessions are held throughout the winter

• This helps players prepare for the season and improve their skills

• All incoming players are highly encouraged to attend

Coach:

Otto Sukow

Golf

•  Season Starts: Late March 

• Season Ends: End of May

• We field two teams

Summer Junior Golf League

We proudly host the Wrightstown Junior Golf League each summer at Eagle Links Golf Course.

• Who: Open to both boys and girls

• What: Brief instructional lessons followed by six 9-hole rounds throughout the summer

• When to Sign Up: May (at the Middle School)

• Contact: Andy Benson for more information

Additional Opportunities

Golfers looking to improve their game during the off-season can take advantage of lessons and leagues available at:

• Hilly Haven Golf Course

• Royal St. Patrick's Golf Links

• Mid Vallee Golf Course

These facilities offer individual lessons, organized group instruction, and summer leagues tailored to junior golfers.

Coach:

Allyson Van Zeeland

Girl’s Soccer Information

• Season Start: Practices begin in mid-March

• Season Ends: Early June

•  Schedule:

  • Games are played any night of the week at 4:30 pm.

Pre-Season 

• Open gym sessions are held during winter months

• This helps players prepare for the season and improve their skills

• All incoming players are highly encouraged to attend

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Coach:

Amy Recob

Track and Field Information

• Season Start: Practices begin in early March.

• Season Ends: Late May.

•  Schedule:

  • Meets are held any night of the week and on Saturdays.

  • Girls & Boys have the same events but compete in seprate races.

  • Races start at 4:00 p.m.

Pre Season

• Open track sessions are held in the gym during the winter 

• This helps runners prepare for the season and improve their skills.

• All incoming runners are highly encouraged to attend.

Coach:

Chuck Verbeten

Softball Information

• Season Start: Practices begin in mid-March

• Season Ends: in June

•  Schedule:

  • Games are played on any night of the week or weekend at 4:30 p.m. 

Pre-Season 

• Open gym sessions are held throughout the winter

• This helps players prepare for the season and improve their skills

• All incoming players are highly encouraged to attend

Art Club
Advisor: Jill Bailey

🎨 Art Club Highlights

• Open to All Students

  • Whether you're into painting, drawing, digital art, sculpture, costume design, murals, set design, photography, or other forms of art — all are welcome!

• Creative Opportunities All Year

  • Participate in special art projects

  • Support community outreach through art

  • Collaborate with other school groups on creative needs

• Fun “Make-and-Take” Sessions

  • Hands-on meetings where you can create and take home your own artwork

  • Held right here at the high school

• Explore Beyond the Classroom

  • Field trips to art museums and galleries

  • Gain inspiration and deepen your appreciation for the arts

• A Club for Everyone

  • Serious artists and casual creatives alike will find a space to grow

  • A fun and supportive environment to explore your passion

  • Connect with fellow students who love art

Advisor: Katie Haese

 Battle of the Books

Battle of the Books is a fun and competitive statewide reading competition open to all high school students!

From October through March, the club meets twice a month during homeroom or lunch. Students are placed into teams of up to four, and each team works together to read a list of 20 pre-selected books provided by the state.

At each meeting, teams earn points through activities and trivia challenges based on the books. The team with the highest overall score at the end of the season will represent WHS in the state competition held virtually in the WHS library during the last week of February.

If you love reading, teamwork, and a bit of friendly competition, Battle of the Books is the perfect fit. Join this academic team and show off your Tiger Pride! 

Advisor: Jessica Johnson

BRIDGE is a student-led club dedicated to promoting awareness, understanding, and tolerance of diversity within our school community.

Each month, members select a new theme to focus on and raise awareness about important social issues. Past activities include:

• A Sweetest Day event to promote kindness and raise funds for a domestic violence center

• A Black History Month movie night

• Participation in the Day of Silence to highlight the harmful effects of bullying and harassment faced by LGBTQ+ students

If you’re passionate about creating a more inclusive and respectful school environment, BRIDGE is the place for you.

WHS Color Guard
Advisor:Heather Wagner

The WHS Color Guard is an integral part of the high school band, performing skilled and dynamic flag routines to entertain audiences at sporting events and community parades.

Key performances throughout the year include:

• Homecoming halftime show

• Christmas parade

• Winter Guard performances during basketball games

• Memorial Day parade

Members develop coordination, endurance, and precision as they learn to maneuver poles and silks (flags) in creative, spirited, and synchronized routines that enhance the band’s performances and showcase school spirit.

If you enjoy dance, teamwork, and performing, the Color Guard is a great way to get involved and represent Wrightstown with pride.

Advisor:Betsy Kuhn

🌿 WHS ECO Club: Make a Difference!

• Our Mission

  • Promote environmental awareness and action

  • Make a positive impact at school, in the community, and beyond

• What We Do

  • Participate in ongoing recycling efforts:

    • Paper

    • Aluminum

    • Old cell phones

    • Ink cartridges

    • Batteries

  • Maintain the Outdoor Classroom:

    • Care for gardens

    • Clean and preserve benches, stepping stones, and birdbaths

• Open to All Students

  • Join anytime—no membership fee required!

  • Everyone is welcome, no matter your level of experience

• Why Join?

  • Protect the environment

  • Take meaningful action

  • Help keep Wrightstown green

Advisors:  Scott Hanneman 

🎮 Esports Club: Game On!

• What is Esports?

  • Organized, competitive video gaming between teams

  • Follows strict rules and professional guidelines

• What You'll Gain

  • Critical Thinking

  • Leadership

  • Teamwork

  • Communication

  • Dedication

• More Than Just Gaming

  • Build real-world skills

  • Compete in a structured, supportive environment

  • Connect with others who share your passion 

WHS Forensics Team
Advisor: David Winkler

Forensics is competitive public speaking at its best! With nearly 20 different categories to choose from, students can explore their interests in acting, literature, original speeches, and more.

Wrightstown competes in both the Wisconsin Forensic Coaches' Association (WFCA) and the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association (WHSFA). The season runs from January through April, with tournaments offering exciting opportunities to grow as a communicator and performer.

For those interested in high-level national competition, students can also participate in events hosted by the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) and the National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL)—with the chance to travel out of state for national tournaments!

Wrightstown Forensics has a proud tradition of excellence, including:
🏆 WFCA Division 3 State Champions – 2018, 2020, 2021
🏅 WHSFA Excellence in Speech Award – 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021

No experience? No problem! You don’t need to be a polished speaker or performer to join. Our goal is to help every student improve, no matter where they start. We’re looking for committed, high-character students ready to challenge themselves and support their teammates.

Advisor: Steven Doell

Wrightstown FBLA is part of a national educational association that prepares students for careers in business and business-related fields. With over 90 members—nearly a quarter of the student body—our chapter is one of the most active and successful organizations at WHS.

FBLA provides students with valuable opportunities in:

• Leadership development

• Community service

• Social events and networking

• Regional, state, and national competitions

Our chapter has a strong tradition of excellence:
🏆 16-time Regional Champions
📚 40+ members advanced to State last year
🌟 12 members competed at Nationals, with several top 5 national finishes over the years

In addition to competitions, Wrightstown FBLA hosts events like the Senior Citizen/Grandparents Holiday Party and a Freshmen College Panel featuring former FBLA members who share insights about college and career readiness.

Interested students should listen for announcements at the beginning of the school year and attend our kickoff meetings. You can also find more info and updates on our FBLA social media pages—or talk to Mr. Doell directly.

Be part of a winning team and prepare for your future—join FBLA!

Advisor: Brian Pinchart

Wrightstown FFA is part of the largest national youth organization dedicated to preparing future generations to meet the challenges of feeding a growing world population. Agriculture is more than just planting and harvesting—it’s a science, a business, and an art.

FFA empowers students to develop their unique talents and explore a wide range of career pathways, including:

• Agricultural Production

• Veterinary Science

• Engineering

• Biology & Chemistry

• Agribusiness

• Entrepreneurship

• Leadership & Public Service

Wrightstown FFA offers a variety of activities, events, and competitions that help members build leadership skills, enhance academic success, and discover potential careers. Some highlights include:
🌱 National FFA Convention
🧪 Wisconsin Agriscience Fair
🏆 Career Development Events (CDEs)
🌟 Leadership Conferences
🎡 Brown County & Wisconsin State Fairs
🚜 Ag Summer Tour & Brewer Game Trip
💙 Local community service projects

Our members have a strong record of success, regularly advancing to state and national-level competitions.

Interested in joining?
Stop by the Ag room to talk with Mr. Pinchart or a current FFA member. Meetings are held year-round during both lunch periods. You can also find FFA event details in the daily announcements.

Explore. Lead. Grow. Join Wrightstown FFA!

🎭 WHS Music Theatre – Directed by Rachel McCully

WHS Music Theatre productions are open to all students in grades 9–12!

Whether you love being on stage or working behind the scenes, there’s a place for you:

🌟 Onstage Opportunities

Join the cast as a singer, actor, or dancer. Perform in a full-scale musical production and gain experience in live theatre!

🔧 Backstage & Technical Crews

Help bring the show to life behind the scenes. Opportunities include:

• Set construction & prep

• Painting

• Props

• Lighting

• Sound

• Publicity & promotions

• Backstage run crew

Important Info:

• Audition details and an informational student meeting will be provided to cover scheduling, performance expectations, and participation requirements.

• All participants and their families must attend a mandatory parent meeting held at the start of rehearsals and technical work.

Come be a part of something amazing—onstage or off. Let’s make theatre magic together!

📚 National Honor Society (NHS)
Advisors: Lisa Grovogel & Rebecca Ludtke

The National Honor Society is built on four pillars:
Scholarship • Leadership • Service • Character

🏅 Who Can Qualify?

• Students become eligible at the conclusion of their freshman year.

• A 3.6 cumulative GPA (from freshman year) is required for eligibility.

• Once eligible, students must:

  • Complete the application by the deadline

🌟 Membership Expectations

Once inducted, members must:

• Complete at least 3 NHS sanctioned community service events

• Attend monthly NHS meetings

• Follow the academic integrity policy

• Maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA (schedule should demonstrate academic)

🎓 Events

• Fly Away Cancer-held each winter to benefit a community member battling cancer 

• A Spring Senior Banquet celebrates graduating NHS members and their achievements

🔄 Continued Eligibility

Students who meet the GPA and participation requirements can be considered for membership again during junior and senior year if not selected in 10th grade.

NHS is more than an honor—it’s a commitment to excellence, service, and leadership.
For questions or more details, please contact Mrs. Grovogel or Mrs. Ludtke.

🎭 WHS One-Act 
Director: Rebecca Ludtke
 

The WHS One-Act Play is a competitive theatre group open to all students in grades 9–12.

🎬 About the Program:

• Auditions for cast members are held in the first week of September.

• Practices are once to twice a week and may be on a Sunday night.

• The One-Act is part of WISDAA and competes at:

  • District

  • Regional

  • State 

• A public performance of the show is held each fall

🎭 Opportunities:

• Actors – bring the script to life on stage

• Crew members – support behind the scenes with tech, props, and more

This is a great chance to build your performance skills, work with a team, and represent WHS at a state-level competition!

🤖 WHS Robotics Club
Advisors:Scott Hanneman & Matt Sabor

Join a team of innovators and problem-solvers in the WHS Robotics Club! Students design, build, program, and remote-control robots to compete in the VEX Robotics leagues against other schools in the area.

🤖 What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate to build and program a competition robot

• Compete in regional VEX Robotics challenges

• Develop skills in engineering, coding, and teamwork

📅 Join Anytime!

Interested students can sign up at any time by contacting:

• Mr. Scott Hanneman

• Mr. Matt Sabor

Get ready to engineer, compete, and have fun!

💙 Sources of Strength (SOS)
Advisors:  Jessica Penneberg, Jennie Barnes & James McDonald

SOS is a student-led group dedicated to spreading messages of hope, help, and strength throughout our school and community.

🌟 Our Mission:

To prevent suicide by encouraging help-seeking behaviors and fostering connections between peers and caring adults.

🤝 What Members Do:

• Plan and lead campaigns that promote mental health and well-being

• Past campaigns have included:

  • The Color Blaze Run

  • The SOS Holiday Food Drive

  • Stress-Reduction Week before semester exams

  • Creating the cafeteria mural

  • And many other meaningful projects!

Each year, campaigns are tailored to address issues that SOS members are passionate about, making every year unique and impactful.

💬 Who Should Join?

If you enjoy helping others and spreading positivity, SOS is the group for you!

🇪🇸 WHS Spanish Club
Advisor:Jennie Barnes

The Spanish Club is for all high school Spanish students who want to deepen their love for the Spanish language and culture!

📅 Meeting Info:

• Meets once a month

• Location: Room 312

• Time: 7:40 a.m.

• Attendance is required

🎉 What We Do:

• Plan and choose our own projects and activities

• Visit authentic Mexican restaurants to experience real Mexican cuisine

• Every other June, travel to a Spanish-speaking country like Mexico, Costa Rica, or Peru

🎗️ Sting Cancer Club
Advisor: Jennie Barnes

StingCancer is dedicated to raising awareness and supporting the fight against cancer in our community.

💛 Main Fundraiser:

• “Wear Yellow Day” — funds raised go toward cheer packages for local families battling cancer.

📅 Meeting Info:

• Once a month

• Time: 7:35–8:00 a.m.

• Location: Room 312

Join StingCancer and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those fighting cancer!

🗳️ Wrightstown High School Student Council
Advisor: Amy Recob

Student Council is a leadership group made up of representatives from each grade level, with officers elected by their peers.

What We Do:

• Plan Homecoming week activities, including the pep rally and dance

• Organize Winter Week activities and other events that boost student morale

• Host the annual Mr. Wright Pageant

• Lead initiatives that engage students and build school spirit

Why Join?

Student Council is a fantastic way to meet new people, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact both at WHS and in the community!

🎉 Teen Outreach Club
Advisor: Judy Ward

Looking for fun, affordable, and chaperoned activities outside of school? Teen Outreach is the place to be! Open to all WHS students, we plan exciting events like:

• Cosmic bowling

• Laser tag

• Haunted houses

• Snow tubing

• Gambler games

• Day trips to Ski Brule, Great America, and more!

💸 Fundraising:

Our main fundraiser is selling concessions, which helps keep activity costs low and accessible for everyone!

🤝 Get Involved:

• All students are welcome to attend events and fundraisers

• Help earn fundraising credit to reduce your trip costs

• Attend meetings to join the Leadership Team and help plan future activities and fundraisers

📘 WHS Yearbook
Advisors: Lisa Grovogel & Rebecca Ludtke

The yearbook’s mission is to capture and preserve the story of the school year in a keepsake that lasts for years to come.

What Yearbook Members Do:

• Design the yearbook layout

• Gather information from the schoolwide surveys

Want More Responsibility?

• Editors design and lay out the yearbook pages

• Photographers attend events to capture photos for the book

Yearbook meets every Tuesday during both lunches in Mrs. Ludtke’s room.