| Volunteers |
| General information and ideas. Background checks are required. Information and form at right. |
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| Inspire Madison Region |
| Employers play a critical role in exploring new public-private approaches to closing the skills gap. The Madison region has a unique opportunity to strengthen the relationship between our business community, our education community and our future workforce. But, we need your help to ensure the initiative is successful.
Inspire Madison Region can help you improve your company's local talent pipeline by connecting with students (6th grade through college), their parents and educators to inform them about your company's and industry's needs as well as work-based learning opportunities that you may offer.
Enroll your company today to create a free employer profile that will reach your future talent! |
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| Work-based learning opportunities |
| By combining rigorous school- and work-based learning with greater career exploration and guidance, DAHS students develop stronger skills, whether students plan to go directly into the workforce, enter a technical college, or enroll in a university. |
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| School-Community Partnerships |
| Schools, businesses, community organizations and parents are welcome to partner with DASD. Contact the School/Community Relations Office. |
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| Adopt-a-Class |
| Provides an opportunity for local businesses to be involved with the DeForest Area School District by "adopting" a elementary school classroom. |
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| Big Hill Environmental Learning Center |
| An area rich in diverse plant and animal communities and habitat: wetland, prairie, oak savanna, and woodland, owned jointly by the DeForest Area School District and the Town of Windsor. Since 2004 it has been a Wisconisin School Forest. |
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| College Goal Wisconsin |
| One of three sites in Dane County, DAHS hosts this national free event each year in February to provide information and assistance to families who are filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the federally required form for students seeking financial aid, such and grants and loans. Completing the FAFSA is the first and most important step in qualifying for aid. |
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| Holiday Gift Giving Program |
| Conducted each winter holiday season for families in the DeForest area, providing gifts to children in need. Sponsoring organizations include the DeForest Area Clergy Association, DeForest Area Needs Network (DANN), and Joining Forces for Families (JFF). |
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| Lend a Hand |
| Sponsored by DMB Community Bank, the program helps students get the supplies they need to succeed in school. |
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| LINK-ages |
| School and community people committed to expanding intergenerational activities in the DeForest area since 1992. |
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| Project Graduation |
| A safe drug and alcohol-free party to be held following the graduation ceremony. Check out upcoming events and meetings. |
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| Scholarship Planning Guide |
| For those interested in providing a scholarship to a graduating senior. Use this guide to help you make decisions. |
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| Walk of Honor |
| Recognizes individuals within our greater school community who have demonstrated ongoing commitment and significant contributions to their school district. |
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