Weston High School (Cazenovia, Wisconsin)
| Weston High School | |
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E2511 Hwy. S , 53924 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Coeducational high school |
| Superintendent | Gary Syftestad[1] |
| Principal | Gary Syftestad[1] |
| Teaching staff | 9.15 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 69 (2023-2024)[2] |
| Average class size | 23 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7.54[2] |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue & Silver [3] |
| Athletics conference | Ridge & Valley Conference[3] |
| Nickname | Silver Eagles[3] |
| Website | http://www.weston.k12.wi.us/ |
Weston High School is a secondary school located near the town of Cazenovia, Richland County, Wisconsin. The school also serves the villages of Hillpoint, Lime Ridge, and other parts of western Sauk County, Wisconsin.[4] The Silver Eagles wear Columbia Blue and Silver and compete in the Ridge & Valley Conference.
2006 school shooting
Weston High School is the site of a school shooting that occurred on September 29, 2006, that left principal John Klang dead after sustaining critical wounds. Melissa Nigh was appointed principal after Klang's death.[5] The 15-year-old shooter, Eric Hainstock, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibly of parole after 30 years.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Weston School District - Staff Directory".
- ^ a b c "Weston High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c WIAA. "Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association member directory". Retrieved December 4, 2012.
- ^ "JS Online: Graphic". Archived from the original on March 10, 2007.
- ^ "Details emerge about teen held in Wis. shooting". NBC News.
- ^ "Teen loses appeal in Weston school shooting". The Associated Press. WKBT-DT. December 8, 2008. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
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