Parents

ThedaCare is offering a limited number of free physicals for athletes this summer.
Check the ThedaCare website for available spots and to register.

Bring your WIAA sports Physical (PDF) form to your appointment. 

Student Announcements are listed below, on our online calendar, and are ALSO included on the FVLHS News app, along with Parent Announcements.

SUMMER NEWSLETTER (emailed and posted on this page)
Sent in June to returning families, and in July and August to returning and new families.
New families will receive Future Foxes News in June and July

CLASSROOM NEWS
Sign up for Google Classroom to receive weekly class updates, Guidance Office announcements, college visit information, scholarship opportunities, and more.

• All current families are automatically sign up to receive the monthly emailed President's Report. If you do not receive it, please contact CommunicationsOffice@fvlhs.org.
• Visit the NEWS page and the PUBLICATIONS page for more events and updates.

Login Steps for new families and for returning families having trouble.

1. As of JULY 15, Skyward Family Access is ready for all new families to log in.
2. Go to Skyward Family Access.
3. Click on the "Forgot your Login/Password" link.
4. Enter the email address you used to complete your online application, and follow the prompts. 

• Having troubles with login?
  Try disabling the pop-up blockers on your computer.
• Do you have more questions?
  Ask your student's mentor your questions during the home visit, or phone the School Office 920-739-4441.

Set Skylert Preferences

Log into your Skyward Family Access account and click "Skylert" in the left column. Update the information to reflect your communication preferences.

Skylert is the system FVL uses to alert parents about weather delays and cancelations.

Set Email Notifications

• Log into Skyward Family Access.
• Find the "My Account" link in the top right corner of the web page.
• Below the "Account Settings" and "Address" titles, you will find "Email Notifications."  You can choose to have notifications of grades and low food service balance sent to your email address.

Be sure to check out the handy links in the left column when you are logged in!

Skyward provides families with an app that you can use to access information on your phone. This is very convenient when you are attending Parent / Teacher conferences, as you will be able to view the most up-to-date information about your child on the app.

Skyward has a free app for handy mobile use.  

• Skyward app on Apple App Store
• Skyward app on Google Play 

• Your family's current tuition balance is accessed by logging into your Skyward Family Access account. Log in and click "Fee Management" to view your current totals. 
• The "All Payments" tab displays a record of what has been paid and what is still owed for all of your enrolled students.
• The "Fee Activity" tab displays the financial information for one of your students (the student name is at the top left of the screen).

Submit your required forms before the first day of practice.
Please submit to the School Office rather than to your coach.

Failure to submit required forms will result in loss of eligibility to practice or compete.

How do I get my athlete to the trainer?  Is it the coach who takes them to the trainer?  The parents?  The athlete?  

The answer is all three can do it.  The goal is to get to the point where the athlete feels comfortable talking to the trainer and being an advocate for themselves.  Parents are certainly welcome to contact the trainer for any issues they would like to discuss.  The coach only needs to be informed about what is going on.  The trainer will then talk to the coach and give the information needed on the athlete’s condition.

Do families of volunteer coaches have canteen responsibilities?  

No.  If you are a coach of a sport the booster club oversees, you are doing enough and giving up enough already.  We do not expect our coaches or their families to volunteer extra time in the canteen or the Foxes Locker.

When are Fans of the Foxes meetings?  

They are typically the third Monday of the month (except, December, May and July).  We will have a message out in a few weeks specifically inviting more people to join us for these meetings to offer input.  Please look for the message and see how you can help the booster club better support the programs we have.

What if I plan to take my athlete home from every game?  

It is best to fill out the travel release form and put that as the option.  You could also email that to the Activities Director and we will put them on the correct list.  Easiest for all to just do it on the form though.

Is there a requirement for host families of International Students to work canteen hours?  

No.

Does taking tickets for football, volleyball and basketball count as volunteer hours?  

Yes.  Anything that you sign up for on the Volunteer SignUp link (at the top of this page) counts.  If it’s not on there, it won’t count.

Can we volunteer for a sport that isn’t our child’s sport?  

Absolutely!  There is no reason that you should have to work in the canteen while your child is playing.  You have a full year to complete your requirements.  If your son is in boys soccer right now.  You can take the fall off and just enjoy his games.  Then you can work in the winter for basketball.  

Can my child work for the volunteer hours?  

Strongly encouraged!  If they are high school age, we welcome them and very much encourage parents to use them to fill the hours.  We don’t want to put the burden solely on the parents to complete responsibilities.  You can pretty much use anyone to do the work for you (high school age or older).  When they sign in, they just need to indicate who should receive credit (what athlete) for the hours worked.

When will the volunteer sign-ups be available?  

You should all have the link to the volunteer sign-up from the email that was sent out at the end of last week.  Work is being done to populate the games in the sign-ups.  Please check periodically for games to be added in the sign up.  Thanks!

FVL is pleased to recognize our student-athletes who will be continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Each year, we will be hosting two College Signing Days--one in November and one in April. Please check the online calendar for the dates and times. 

NOTE - in 2025-26, the signing days are in January and April.

Both signing events will take place in front of the Media Center windows. Family members, friends, coaches, and teammates are welcome to attend as we celebrate our student-athletes’ accomplishments.

Materials Provided by FVL High School

FVL High School will provide the following items for each signee:

• FVL backdrop
• Table and chairs
• Black tablecloth
• Signing pen

Suggested Items for the Signee to Bring

Student-athletes may wish to personalize their signing event by bringing items such as:

• Official certificate or document from the college to be signed
• Tablecloth, banner, or flag representing the college or university
• Table decorations (balloons, flowers, or other college-themed items)

If you have any questions regarding College Signing Day, please contact the Athletic Office for additional details.

If you would like to participate in one of the College Signing Days, please complete this Signing Day form. 

We look forward to celebrating this exciting next step with our student-athletes and their families.

If a student is sick or going to be late, a parent must contact the school prior to the start of the school day, either via:

• Phone call - 920-739-4441
• Email - attendance@fvlhs.org
• Absence Request - Log into Skyward Family Access to submit an Absence Request. It is located under the Attendance tab (this can be used for sick, late, or planned absence)

All families are required to submit forms for every returning student every year as a part of the re-enrollment process.
These forms are available as of mid-July.

To access and complete the forms . . .

1. Log into Skyward Family Access.
2. Click "Online Forms."
3. DEADLINE - All students must complete the Handbook Agreement by Orientation Day or the first day of fall sports practice (whichever comes first). 

• Medication Consent Form (PDF) 
  Required if prescription medicine is brought to school.

• Authorization for Administration of Inhaled Asthma Medication (PDF)
  Required if student needs inhaler at school.

Fox Valley Lutheran High School has enrolled with STOPit to offer students a safe and anonymous way for them to report anything of concern to the administration. This includes bullying, cyberbullying, threats of violence, or self-harm. Through STOPit, students are empowered to share information that will keep them and the rest of the FVL Foxes safe. 

Anonymous reports can include text, photos, or video, allowing the administration to have the needed information to address issues promptly.

STOPit was established in 2013, and is currently used across the country as a tool to keep our students and schools safe.

Dear Parent or Guardian,
More than ever, parents, teachers, and school counselors will need to partner to help students who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues stemming from underlying mental health conditions.

Through a partnership with your school, Christian Family Solutions (CFS) has a counselor on site to help children who may be exhibiting symptoms of anxiety, depression, attention deficit, impulse control, or a variety of other mental health and behavioral issues. CFS combines the unconditional love of Jesus with effective counseling strategies. Students who have accessed counseling services in the past have been able to become more focused, resilient, and ready to learn. Most importantly, they are reassured that they are dearly loved children of God, no matter what their challenges or circumstances.

The services of Christian Family Solutions are clinical mental health services. Should your child or teen need services, your school administration will inform you of the recommendation. The school administration will then ask you to complete the required consent forms to begin seeing the counselor. You may also request services for your child/teen. Talk with your school Guidance Counselor or Dean of Student Life about how to engage our services.

We are privileged to serve your school and your family. We are blessed by this partnership and by the relationships we build with the students we serve. We pray that we can be a supportive resource to them and to you as well.

Warm regards,
Whitney Donovan
School Partnership Program Manager

“We love because He first loved us.”
– 1 John 3

Christian Family Solutions Website  

• If I have a concern about an issue with a teacher?
  First the teacher, and then Mr. Alan Nolte* (Principal).
   
• If I have concerns about my student’s academic performance?
  First the teacher, then the Guidance Department*, then Mr. Uhlenbrauck*(Dean of Student Life), and finally Mr. Alan Nolte* (Principal).
   
• If I have concerns about discipline or incidents at the school?
  First Mr. Uhlenbrauck (Dean of Student Life), and then Mr. Alan Nolte* (Principal).
   
• If I have concerns regarding a coach?
  First the coach, then Mr. Hill* (Activities Director), and then Mr. Alan Nolte* (Principal).
   
• If I have concerns about financial matters?
  First Mrs. Davis (Financial Controller), then Mr. Loberger* (President). 
   
• If I have concerns about other cocurriculars?
  First the advisor of the group, then Mr. Uhlenbrauck*, and finally Mr. Alan Nolte*.

 
*If you feel the concern, questions, or issue has not been resolved.

• Please refer any questions concerning the grading system to the Guidance Director.
• Grades are shared with families through Skyward Family Access.
• More information can be found under the Attendance and Academic Policy sections of the handbook for details about grading and attendance.

Failing Grades

A failing final mark in any required course must be made up in order to receive a diploma. Failure to make up a required course or to earn the total required credits means a student will receive a certificate of attendance instead of a diploma.
 

Report Cards / Final Grades

All semester, term, and midterm progress reports are available only online through Skyward Family Access program. Login access is shared when a teacher does a home visit before school begins.

Only final semester grades become part of the student's permanent record and determine a student's class rank and honor roll status. 
 

Fox Valley Lutheran High School is dedicated to assisting students in finding and exploring career choices that fit with their personalities and interests.  One tool that is used is the nationally recognized Schoolinks program. Schoolinks enables students (and parents) to easily access college and career information, keep a record of their volunteer and cocurricular activities, learn about available scholarships, and more. 

Parents can contact the Guidance Office to receive Schoolinks login information. 

In-School Training

To assist our students (and their parents) in making the best use of Schoolinks and in their career search, the Guidance Office schedules annual in-school training sessions for each grade.

Reduced Price Meals Information

A new online form must be submitted for each school-year.  

For more information about food allergies, contact the food service provider representative, Stephanie Cowling, RD at 920-997-1399 x 2313

• Allergy With Disability (PDF)
• Allergy Without Disability (PDF)

Aramark Food Service Information

Fox Valley Lutheran High School has partnered with Aramark. to provide excellent and affordable food service for our students. Health studies show that students need proper nutrition to enable them to learn and grow in school. We work together to to provide high quality, nutritionally & economically balanced and appealing menu selections to every FVL student while providing information and education on individual responsibility and the relationship of eating at school and ensuring proper health and wellness.

Our web page aims to provide monthly menus, nutrition information, resource links and info on other special programs. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the food service program, please email or call the Food Service Director any time.
 

Thank you for visiting!
Food Services Manager
E-Mail Address: foodservice@fvlhs.org
Phone Number: 920-560-5180