Schools

Above left, Ms. Frannie’s 4K class at Wisconsin Heights drew some apples. Above right, Ms. Spahn’s 4th grade class learned about plants and animals in science class. Here they’re taking part in an experiment where they tried to pick up bird food with a variety of tools.

The September Above The Line theme at Grand Avenue School was “Caring.” The students listed below received awards on Friday, September 29th from their classroom teacher or staff member who felt that they showed extra caring characteristics this past month.  Congratulations to these students!

Bridges Kindergarten students in Mrs. Wipperfurth’s class enjoyed the fruits of their labor.  Not only did the students do the work necessary to fill the classroom brain point jar, they then worked together to make their classroom reward, a treat of homemade applesauce.

There will be a High School winter sports meeting at Sauk Prairie High School on October 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the main gym. 

Last Friday’s Sauk Prairie Homecoming Parade marched out under a clear blue sky on a beautiful day. Everyone was in good spirits and as you can see above, a cheerleader came out to celebrate with some of the District’s younger (potential) students. See pages 2, 9, 10, and 12 for total coverage of the parade.

The Wisconsin Heights School Board heard a presentation by Mike Richie from Hazard, Young, Attea Associates, the firm that will be helping them hire their new Superintendent at their meeting last Monday, September 25. Richie spoke at length about the basics of the upcoming Superintendent search, outlining certain aspects of the process.

Merrimac Community School had a “homecoming” of its own last week as their farm animals returned to school.  Students were excited to see the animals.

Sauk Prairie School District held its Annual Meeting on September 11, 202, at the River Arts Center. Superintendent Jeff Wright had the following to say:

The Wisconsin Height School Board approved a donation of $9,069.00 at the September 11th board meeting from Youth Basketball.

The money will be used to purchase the following items for the district. 

1. A new glass door industrial refrigerator to place in the concession stand. 

The school year got started quickly at the Wisconsin Heights School District with a quick turnaround to homecoming last week. The parade was well-attended in downtown Mazomanie. For more photos of the parade, see pages 10 and 12.