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Bridges Elementary First Graders put on spectacular circus

The talented first-grade students of Bridges Elementary School took center stage last week in a dazzling circus show that left the audience, including younger students, their peers, and families, spellbound.

Heights Drama Club to perform James and the Giant Peach

The Wisconsin Heights Drama Club presents the musical “James and the Giant Peach,” on March 15th at 7 p.m., March 16th at 2 and 7 p.m., and March 17th at 2 p.m. at the school. The Star News recently caught up with a few of those involved in the performance.

First up is Ande Frazier-Knoche:

Wisconsin Heights Middle Schoolers dress for Leap Day


To celebrate Leap Day, the Wisconsin Heights Middle School Student Council asked people to “Leap Back to Another Decade.”

To celebrate Leap Day, the Wisconsin Heights Middle School Student Council asked people to “Leap Back to Another Decade.”

Sauk Prairie School District to pursue solar panels on roof

The Sauk Prairie School District board accepted a Solar Moon Shot Grant in the amount of $25,000, to help pay for installation of solar panels at their February 12th meeting.

Wisconsin Heights school board honors officers


Dane County Sheriff officers, Deputy Alex Gonzales and Deputy James Kartman, were recognized at the February 26th Wisconsin Heights Board of Education meeting for their quick action and bravery on December 21, 2023. Pictured: Deputy Alex Gonzales, Deputy James Kartman, Board President Barb Statz, and Deputy Calvin Watkins.

Dane County Sheriff officers, Deputy Alex Gonzales and Deputy James Kartman, were recognized at the February 26th Wisconsin Heights Board of Education meeting for their quick action and bravery on December 21, 2023.

Above the Line

The January Above The Line theme was “Trustworthiness.” The students listed below received awards on Friday, January 26th, from their classroom teacher or staff member who felt that they are an individual that is trustworthy. Congratulations to these students!

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Vanguard Racing Team racing towards a finish line in May, in need of donations


The Vanguard Racing Team came to the February 26th Wisconsin Heights Board of Education meeting and gave a short presentation. They brought in the racing car they are actually working on. The students are learning so much during this process and are spending afterschool and weekend hours working. They plan to have it ready to race in May. The car is being built based on donations received, and the team thanks everyone who has donated so far. Special thanks to the Middleton-Cross Plains racing team for helping the students by sharing their experiences, and to Plastic Ingenuity for cutting some of the materials needed for this build. Interested in donating? Please reach out to Kris Hopper, Tech Ed Teacher, at khopper@wisheights.k12.wi.us

The Vanguard Racing Team came to the February 26th Wisconsin Heights Board of Education meeting and gave a short presentation. They brought in the racing car they are actually working on. The students are learning so much during this process and are spending afterschool and weekend hours working.

The Wisconsin Heights 2024 operating referendum’s tax impact, explained

Last week the Star News covered the 2024 Wisconsin Heights operating referendum in general; this week we look at the tax impact. The district provided answers to the Star News’ questions.

Sauk Prairie and Wisconsin Heights FFA students travel to Capitol

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, celebrated FFA Week from February 178-24th.

Wisconsin Heights enters final stretch for referendum pitch

The die was cast for Wisconsin Heights taxpayers back in the fall of 1993 when the Wisconsin Legislature passed Act 16, which placed restrictions on the revenue a school district is entitled to receive each year from state sources and local property taxes.

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