{"id":228,"date":"2012-05-30T11:05:08","date_gmt":"2012-05-30T17:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/victory\/?page_id=228"},"modified":"2026-01-29T14:43:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:43:28","slug":"principals-message","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/victory\/about\/principals-message\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal&#8217;s Message"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5115\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolwebsi.wpenginepowered.com\/victory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/01\/Rachel-Wagoner-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel Wagoner\" width=\"200\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/victory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/01\/Rachel-Wagoner-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/victory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/01\/Rachel-Wagoner-768x922.jpg 768w, https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/victory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/01\/Rachel-Wagoner.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Mrs.\u00a0Rachel Wagoner<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> Principal<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> wagonerl@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> (414) 304-6700<br \/>\n<strong>Teaching Since:<\/strong> I have been in the district since 1997 as a classroom teacher, an SST, an AP and now proud principal at Victory.<br \/>\n<strong>Room:<\/strong> Main Office<br \/>\n<strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong> I am an MPS graduate.\u00a0 I love to travel with my family and enjoy walks with my dogs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Attendance<\/h2>\n<p>Remember <strong>95% attendance<\/strong> results in a successful educational experience. Strive for excellence and hit that 95%.\u00a0 Coming to school every day not only rewards you academically but also gives you the opportunity to join in fun activities designed to reward great attendance!\u00a0 Earn extra treats, extra recess, or fun activities just by coming to school every day!<\/p>\n<h2>School Hours<\/h2>\n<p><strong>9:10 a.m. &#8211; 4:10 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We encourage all students to arrive to school by 9:10 a.m.\u00a0 Attendance will be taken promptly at 9:20 a.m., and families will receive automated phone calls if students have not been called in before that time.<\/p>\n<h2>Breakfast<\/h2>\n<p><strong>8:55 a.m. -9:10 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All MPS students have the opportunity for a FREE breakfast.\u00a0 This year, Victory has transitioned to a &#8220;grab-and-go&#8221; model of breakfast.\u00a0 All students have the opportunity to take a free breakfast in the morning.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodations will be made for late bussers by the administration. If you stay outside to socialize and play, you will not be let into breakfast late. Be responsible. Be respectful. Be there and be ready!<\/p>\n<h2>Behavior Expectations:\u00a0PBIS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Make sure to review the <strong>PBIS<\/strong>, (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)\u00a0expectations here at Victory. Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HO-M_QpiG5o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> for the <strong>Victory&#8217;s Eagle Expectations<\/strong> video! \u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/CQoJP0QzLHI\">HERE <\/a>IS THE NEW VIDEO! THANK YOU SPENCER BLESI!<\/p>\n<h2>Middle School (7th &amp; 8th Graders)<\/h2>\n<p>Middle school Parent\/Teacher meetings will be taking place this year.\u00a0 Please look for information from your child&#8217;s teacher as the school year progresses.\u00a0 Also, it&#8217;s never too early to explore high school choices.<\/p>\n<h2>Dress Code<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Respectful and Appropriate Clothing<\/strong><br \/>\nBeing comfortable and ready for learning is important to both student and teacher. Please remember that you live in Wisconsin, which experiences all four seasons. Students <strong>must<\/strong>\u00a0dress appropriately for the weather. Also, please dress respectfully for both yourself and for your fellow students. Clothing that is too revealing, short, tight, or baggy is <strong>not<\/strong> permitted here at Victory. Parents, take a quick note of your student(s) before they leave and support our school&#8217;s mission in respectful and appropriate clothing.<\/p>\n<h2>Lunch Information<\/h2>\n<p>As of now, MPS will be offering free breakfast and lunch to ALL students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mrs.\u00a0Rachel Wagoner Position: Principal Email: wagonerl@milwaukee.k12.wi.us Phone: (414) 304-6700 Teaching Since: I have been in the district since 1997 as a classroom teacher, an SST, an AP and now proud principal at Victory. 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