ETHS Weekly Update - February 6, 2026

Posted Date: 02/07/26 (07:58 PM)

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February 6, 2026

Announcements

Academic Year Calendar

2026-27 Academic Year Calendar

Winter Festivities at ETHS

East Troy Key Club hosted a pickleball tournament this week during resource leading up to the Winter Snowball Dance. Eight teacher-student teams competed in fierce matches to make it to the final Friday match-up. In the final, Mr. Vodnik and Teddy Busateri beat out Mr. Zolecki and Adam Schreiber for the championship win!

February is Career and Technical Education Month!

This month, we celebrate our CTE (Career and Technical Education) teachers and students! CTE supports students by exposing them to opportunities and skills as part of their preparation for college and careers.

Agriculture - Mr. Holle and Ms. Vacula

Business Education - Mr. Zolecki

Family/Consumer Science - Mrs. Jinnesa Pluess

STEM - Mr. Manske

Technology Education - Mr. Hoff and Mr. Schroepfer

National School Counseling Week

This week, we proudly recognize Ms. Boston, our School Counselor, during National School Counseling Week. Ms. Boston works diligently to support our students academically and socially. Her dedication to our school, students, and community is to be celebrated. Thank you, Ms. Boston.

Health Sciences Academy Students Visit College and Career Expo

The ETHS Health Sciences Academy students visited the Racine Gateway on Friday for a Health Sciences Expo. They were able to talk with Gateway, other colleges, hospitals, and representatives related to post-secondary options. It was an educational and fun trip to a beautiful Gateway campus on Lake Michigan.

CNA, SCN, and ECC Applications are due by March 1st, 2026 for the fall semester!

Students interested in taking coursework at a technical college, UW system college/university, and/or CNA here at ETHS - your paperwork is due by March 1st, 2026. The last day we are in school before March 1st is February 27th, 2026!

Dual Enrollment Information and Paperwork Link

Earn Post-Secondary Credits at ETHS

Earn credits in HS that transfer to post-secondary institutions (4-year, 2-year, technical colleges) by taking classes at ETHS!

Advanced Placement (AP Courses) and Transcripted Credit Courses earn you high school credits that are recognized by post-secondary institutions for college credit. Take advantage of these courses when scheduling! See the video below for testimonials from 2025 ETHS Grads!

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Scheduling 2026-27

Scheduling Complete

If you have yet to complete your schedule for next year, please see Mrs. Brummel or Ms. Boston ASAP! Scheduling for next year should be completed at this time.

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.

ETHS Athletics

Coach Pluess named Head Football Coach

We are excited to announce Brian Pluess as our new Head Varsity Football Coach! Coach Pluess brings over 11 years of coaching experience at East Troy, working with wide receivers, quarterbacks, running backs, and offensive coordinator.

In addition to his coaching experience, Coach Pluess has served as the President of the Gridiron Club, demonstrating his commitment to leadership, community involvement, and support for football programs beyond the field.

Coach Pluess is passionate about developing disciplined, accountable, and fundamentally sound student-athletes, with a strong emphasis on character, academics, and team culture. His experience includes player development, offseason strength programs, youth camps, and building positive relationships with athletes, families, and staff.

Football Meeting for Students and Parents

High School Parents and Students,

There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 10th, at 6:00 PM in the High School Lecture Hall for any student-athletes who are interested in playing high school football next school year. We will introduce Coach Brian Pluess as the new Varsity Head Coach and discuss off-season and summer plans for the upcoming year. Both parents and students should attend this meeting.

Thanks,

Brian O'Leary (Athletic Director)

ETHS Coop Ski Team WINS!

Congratulations to the ET Coop Ski Team on their tremendous accomplishments this month!

Shout out to August Niegelsen, Tyler Nielson, Olin Swinehart, and Kaia Frederick for your outstanding skiing and earning finishing places! Great work!