Prouty, Gudenschwager, Henke VFW Post 3434 presented this year’s Patriot’s Pen Contest Award to Weston eighth grader Vivian Spencer. The theme was What is Patriotism to Me? The essay contest encourages youth to examine American history and their own experiences. Spencer will advance to the District 11 contest.
Grand Avenue Elementary School held their 43rd annual Prediction Run. Each runner predicted how long it would take to complete the course. Those who came closest to their predicted time received a t-shirt.
The November Above The Line theme was “Respect.” The students listed below received awards on Thursday & Friday, November 19th & 20th, from their classroom teacher who felt that they are an individual that is respectful of others. Congratulations to these students!
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Sports and other extra-curricular activities will commence following Monday night’s School Board meeting.
There was no objection to proceeding with these activities. Board member John Laukant did propose enacting stricter rules and guidance, but the proposal failed.
Weston High School’s Future Business Leaders of America members are holding their annual Pack the Pantry Drive.
Now through Dec. 4, donors can drop off items in the school office. Food will be distributed to area pantries to support the needy during the holiday season.
Reedsburg School Board member Neal Pulvermacher remotely participates in Monday night’s meeting. Pulvermacher shared the latest from committee and talked about a proposal to extend restrictions on public use of school buildings. The proposal passed at Monday night’s meeting. (Screencapture by Heather Stanek)
All elementary school students in Reedsburg Public Schools will now be able to get free cartons during milk break.
On Oct. 15, Weston Elementary School students took time to understand the importance of cleanliness.
School Nurse Brittany Niemeyer spent Global Handwashing Day visiting with children to talk about why this practice is important both in and outside of the home. She also shared a book, “The Day I Forgot to Wash My Hands.”
Seen here are Travis Skinner and Stephanie Pannkuk from Skinner Transfer, along with Sacred Heart School students Jasper and Johnathan Schwarz. (Submitted photo)
Skinner Transfer recently donated individual hand sanitizers to students at Sacred Heart Catholic School.
No action was taken at last week’s Reedsburg School Board meeting, but there was certainly a lot of discussion about what might happen as the region grapples with COVID-19.
