Weston High School (Cazenovia, Wisconsin)

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Weston High School
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Weston High School (Cazenovia, Wisconsin)
E2511 Hwy. S

Cazenovia
,
Wisconsin
53924

United States
Information
Type Public, Coeducational high school
SuperintendentGary Syftestad [1]
PrincipalGary Syftestad [1]
Teaching staff9.15 (FTE) [2]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment69 (2023-2024) [2]
Average class size23
Student to teacher ratio7.54 [2]
ColorsNavy 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]

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Athletics

Weston's athletic teams are nicknamed the Silver Eagles. Their colors are Columbia Blue and Silver and they have competed in the Ridge & Valley Conference since 1979.

Athletic conference affiliation history

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

  1. 1 2 "Weston School District - Staff Directory".
  2. 1 2 3 "Weston High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 WIAA. "Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association member directory" . Retrieved December 4, 2012.
  4. ↑ "JS Online: Graphic". Archived from the original on March 10, 2007.
  5. ↑ "Details emerge about teen held in Wis. shooting". NBC News .
  6. ↑ "Teen loses appeal in Weston school shooting". The Associated Press. WKBT-DT. December 8, 2008. Retrieved August 19, 2025.

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