*Most recent announcements will be at the top of this page*
5/22
- Today, the Youth Impact Club will be doing some muscle relaxation and meditation activities in the first floor MAC during lunchtime.
5/20
- This week is the last week of the afterschool Homework Help. Thursday, May 23 will be the last day of supervised help. After May 23rd, make sure to do your homework at home!
- The PBIS team is thrilled to announce this week's raffle winners:
Edwyn Mueller & Mrs. Kasten
Remember to stop by the guidance office to enter your Badger Pride cards to win this week's prize - a bluetooth speaker!
This week's Staff of the Week was nominated because they consistently go above and beyond to support students both academically and emotionally. They create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and heard. Congratulations to Mrs. Story - 7th grade ELA teacher!
Badger staff are proud to recognize this week's students of the week:
Sawyer Flood - 7th Grade
Sydney Beane - 8th Grade
5/13
- Congrats to the winners of the PBIS raffle:
Student winner - Corvin Lottouezee
Staff winner - Janet Jackson - If you've been nominated to be a tour guide, your resource teacher will have a pass for you to meet during lunch TODAY in the MAC of your house floor.
- Tomorrow you'll begin end of the year STAR testing for reading and math. Similar to Forward testing, this important data is used to help make sure you are placed in the correct courses, helps staff make adjustments to the curriculum, and can help you understand your own academic growth and skill levels.
You'll begin testing in your langauge arts classes. Thanks, as always, for trying your best and showing just how much you've grown this year!
This week's Staff of the Week was nominated because they have consistently demonstrated unwavering dedicated, compassion, and commitment to our students' well-being and success. This staff member always prioritizes the needs of our students. Congratulations to Mrs. Pearce - 7th grade Guidance Counselor!
Badger staff are proud to recognize this week's students of the week:
Penelope Hendricks - 7th Grade
Cade Wanie - 8th Grade
5/10
- Congrats to the staff shout-out winners: Mrs. Steinhaus, Mr. Lisowski, Mrs. Cramer, Mrs. Rodenkirch, Mrs. Bartelt!
- It's the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week and Badger PTO wants to thank all of our outstanding staff for all you do! We hope you enjoyed the week. Congrats to Mrs. Lucas and Mr. Gehrman, you are the winners of today's gift cards.
- Attention currect 8th graders - the East Dance Team will be holding their tryouts for the 24-25 season next week May 13-16. If you are interested in trying out for the team and need more info, please see Ms. Zancanaro in room 131!
5/9
- Tonight is Youth Night at the East versus West high school softball games. Varsity starts at 4:30 and JV plays at 6 at the softball diamond. Enjoy a root beer float and prizes!
- Everyone is invited to the Hub Coffee Shop tonight for the opening of the district art show. Come see amazing art and celebrate the hard work of hundreds of our Badger students. There will be food trucks!
- Happy Thursday of Teacher Appreciation Week! Congrats to today's staff shout-out winners: Mrs. Tonn, Ms. Hebert, Mrs. Lotter, Ms. Erens, Mrs. Sonier, Ms. Mackowski, Ms. Edgeworth, Ms. Petersen, and Mrs. Martin.
- Our office staff do an amazing job every day! Congrats to Mrs. Kramer - today's PTO gift card winner!
- If you are auditioning for the talent show tonight, please head to the choir room after school. We cannot wait to see your talents! Contact Mr. Gehrman, Mrs. King, Mr. Chamberlain, or Mrs. Jackson with any questions or if you cannot make the audition time this afternoon.
5/8
- Last week a group of math students went to the University of Oshkosh to compete. The students had an individual math section and a team section. Saanvi Tripathi scored in the top 10% on the individual section - way to go Saanvi!
- Congrats to our very own Mrs. Jackson on earning the prestigious Rolfs Education Award!
- Congrats to Mrs. Sternig for winning a shout-out prize. Staff members - stop by the shout-out table in the Main Office to send shout-outs and kind messages to each other.
- Tuesday's gift card from PTO goes to Maverick - one of our outstanding custodians!
- Attention current 8th graders - the East Dance team will be holding tryouts for the 2024-2025 season next week, May 13-16th. If you are interested in trying out for the team and need more information, please see Ms. Zancanaro in room 131!
- Lights, camera, action! It is not too late to grab an audition form for this year's talent show. It is called Badgers Belong on Stage. The show will be June 3 and 4 on the Silver Lining stage at the high school. What an awesome opportunity to let your talent shine. Pick up an audition form from counseling and plan to stay after school to audition tomorrow!
5/7
- Congratulations to Mrs. Farrell! You are our support staff gift card winner!
- Congrats to our staff shoutout winners: Jack Chamberlain & Heather Axness!
5/6
- Happy Appreciation Week! Badger PTO wants all staff to know we appreciate you! Enjoy the fun week, it's well deserved. First staff giftcard winner is - Mrs. Moldenhauer! Stop in the office anytime to claim your prize.
- Congrats to Clayton Katsma for winning passes to Riveredge from our Badger PBIS! The staff winner is - Mr. Chesick! Come on down to the main office for your prize.
- Builders Club Members - our next meeting is tomorrow in the 2nd floor MAC after school. There will be a special guest and craft.
This week's Staff of the Week was nominated because she demonstrates a genuine concern for the academic and personal growth of each student. Beyond the classroom, this individual is actively involved in various school activities and initiatives. Congratulations to Mrs. Jackson - Spanish Teacher!
Badger staff are proud to recognize this week's students of the week:
Anna Gloege - 7th Grade
Kate Stephans - 8th Grade
5/3
- Student Council members - please report to the gym 8th hour today to decorate for the dance.
Tonight is the Flamingo Formal! Badger's spring dance is finally here and we are looking forward to a fun night of dancing, pictures, and time with friends. A few reminders about tonight's dance:
- The dance takes place in the gym from 5:30-7:30. Students may enter the dance at the doors closest to the gym on Main Street.
- Students MUST present their Badger ID with the flamingo dance stick to enter the dance.
- Glow sticks will be sold for $1 each.
- Students must remain in the gym or gym lobby - popcorn and water will be provided.
- There is ZERO re-entry to the dance. If you leave the building, you are not allowed back in.
- Students suspended or absent the day of the dance are not allowed to attend.
- Behavior expectations are the same as all school events: respectful, responsible, safe, and ready to have fun!
5/2
- FCA sweatshirts and t-shirts are are ready to order! You can pick up an order form from Mrs. Cramer in room 208 or Mr. Hoogester in room 212 for some FCA swag. Orders are due this Friday!
- Have you decided on what talent you're going to show off for this year's talent show? Pick up an audition form from the counseling office today to get your audition spot. Auditions start tonight and continue next Thursday after school. Please report tot he choir room after school if you are on the talent show committee or auditioning today.
- May is Dandy-Walker Malformation Awareness month. This birth defect of the brain affects 1 in 25,000-35,000 people in the United States. Up to 90% of people with this condition will experience hydrocephalus, or too much liquid on the brain. However, with the right supports, most children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome can live to adulthood, and some can even have a normal lifespan. The awareness ribbon for Dandy-Walker and hydrocephalus is blue, so feel free to break out the blue ribbons and show some awareness this month!
5/1
- The Youth Impact Club will be meeting after school in Mr. Chamberlain's room.
- Badger, we are just 1 day away from our first day of auditions for the talent show! Please drop off your form in the counseling office and pick a time slot. It is your chance to end the school year with a memory to last a lifetime. If you need more time, there are also audition spots for next Thursday, May 9th.
4/30
- Happy Deaf History Month! Ludwig van Beethoven is a famous composer from Germany who started his rise to fame in the late 1700’s. He had a progressive hearing loss, meaning that he was born hearing, but gradually became deaf. He wrote his very famous Symphony No. 9 without hearing any part of it! Listen to it online and imagine never composing it without ever hearing a note of it!
- The Flamingo Formal spring dance is this Friday! Tickets may be purchased at lunch for $5. Students must have their school ID to purchase a ticket and enter the dance.
- Friday's Chess Club is canceled due to the spring dance.
4/29
- Happy Deaf History Month! Hurt Go Happy by Ginny Rorby is a story of a deaf girl who struggles to understand her family and friends. Her life changes when she meets a neighbor and his unlikely pet, a rescued chimpanzee who can communicate using sign language. Check it out at the library!
This week's Staff of the Week was nominated because he consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that our school environment is clean, safe, and welcoming for both students and staff. His hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and he truly deserves to be recognized for his outstanding efforts. Congratulations to Mr. Lisowski - Head Custodian!
Badger staff are proud to recognize this week's students of the week:
Bryce Mastenbrook - 7th Grade
Cambria Voigt - 8th Grade
4/26
- Happy Deaf History Month! You may have heard that Helen Keller flew an airplane. It’s true! When she was a passenger on a small airplane in Europe, Helen flew the plane once it was in the air from the seat of the co-pilot. Her interpreter signed the pilots’ instructions into Helen’s hands and she flew while they cruised in the sky.
4/25
- The Business Leadership class is holding a bake sale today during resource to raise money to purchase items for Family Promise. Stop by the MAC during resource to buy something - all items are $1!
- The winner of the 32" TV from the Badger Pride raffle is...
Natalia Deets
Congrats! See Mrs. Mayer in the Counseling Office to claim your prize! - We are one week away from the talent show auditions! We cannot wait to see your talent! If you would like to audition, please stop by the counseling office to pick up a form. We are hoping for a wide variety of unique talents to share with the school!
- Happy Deaf History Month! Helen Keller had a teacher named Anne Sullivan who worked very hard to teach Helen language using “tactile sign language.” Tactile sign language is when a person uses sign language while a deafblind person gently places their hands on top of the person’s signing hands. This type of sign language is still used today.
4/24
- Dancing? Singing? Karate? Drawing? Gymnastics? Juggling? Stand-up Comedy? Magic? What is your talent? Grab an audition form from the counseling office today to audition for the Badger Talent show! Auditions are May 2 and 9th.
- Happy Deaf History Month! A person is considered to be “deafblind” when they have any amount of vision and hearing loss. The most famous deafblind person is Helen Keller. Helen Keller lost her hearing and vision after an illness when she was 19 months old. She became an author and someone who fought for the rights of people with disabilities.
4/23
- Come and join us TOMORROW at FCA in room 208 after school. East High School wrestling coach Shane Pionkowski (pin-COW-ski) will be here to speak to us.
- Happy Deaf History Month! Yesterday you learned about Gallaudet University, a college created for Deaf people. The football huddle was actually started in 1892 by quarterback at Gallaudet University named Paul Hubbard, who didn't want opposing teams to see his team's signs. Watch for the huddle next time you watch a football game!
- Keep earning those stamps, Badger! This month's Badger Pride raffle prize is a 32" Amazon Fire TV! Your last chance to enter the raffle will be this week Wednesday during lunch at the Badger Pride Store. Made sure your Badger Pride cards have your first and last names on them
4/22
- Happy Deaf History Month! Did you know that there's a university that was specifically created for Deaf people? Gallaudet University in Washington D.C was created after an act of congress signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1864. It still exists today, and you don't have to be deaf or hard of hearing to attend!
- We are excited to announce that our school talent show is officially set for June 3 and 4. Would you like to audition for the show? Auditions will be held on May 2 and 9th after school. Stop by the Counseling Office or ask your resource teacher today for an audition form!
- THIS WEEK! Come and join FCA in room 208 after school on Wednesday, April 24. East High School wrestling coach Shane Pionkowski will be here to speak to us.
This week's Staff of the Week was nominated because they show an unwavering dedication to their students. This staff member uses innovative and creative strategies to engage students, making learning enjoyable and meaningful for them. Congratulations to Mrs. Fisher - Special Education Aide!
Badger staff are proud to recognize this week's students of the week:
Ian Arnold - 7th Grade
Elizabeth Berken - 8th Grade
4/19
- Happy Deaf History Month! Did you know that one of Marvel's superheroes is Deaf? The character's name is Makkari, and in the movie Eternals is played by Deaf actress Lauren Ridloff. Lauren is also in the movie based on the book Wonderstruck which also features a Deaf character!
- Do you have a talent you'd like to share on stage? We all know Badgers Belong on Stage! Our annual talent show will be accepting auditions on May 2 and May 9th after school. Come pick up an audition form from the counseling office or your resource teacher.
- 3 more spring clubs kick off this afternoon. Jewelry Club will bead and design beauty in room 147, Spring Wrestling will meet in room 223, and Chess Club can be found in the cafeteria!
4/18
- Happy Deaf History Month! Yesterday, you learned about hearing aids. Check out the book Harriet Versus the Galaxy by Samantha Baines which is about a girl who looks for her hearing aid under the bed, but finds an alien.
- Are you ready for the Thursday spring clubs? Tonight we have Open Art Studio meeting in the art rooms, Talent Show Behind the Scenes in the 1st floor MAC, and Hobby Knights meeting in front of the library doors. If you are in Hobby Knight Club, remember that you will need to be picked up from Hobby Knights at 4:30pm and there is no late bus available to take you home. Finally, the Walking Club will NOT meet tonight, but will start next Thursday instead. Have a fun time!
4/17
- More Spring Clubs are starting today! Clay Club in room 147, Creative Writing in room 205, Minecraft Club in room 150. Fishing and Mafia Club will meet next Wednesday!
- Happy Deaf History Month! Hearing aids help people hear. Sometimes hearing aids are very small so other people don’t even know they’re there. Other times, they are bright colors with sparkles. Some hearing aids connect with bluetooth to phones so people can listen to music from their phones directly into their hearing aids!
4/16
- Spring Clubs have finally arrived! After school we are kicking off with Crafts in room 205, Crochet in room 213, Food Artists in room 120, and Sheepshead in room 223. If you are unsure if you are enrolled in a specific club, please check with Mrs. Kramer or Mrs. Jackson.
- April is Deaf History Month! For the rest of this month, listen to announcements for interesting information about Deaf/Hard of Hearing people, culture, and books featuring deaf/hard of hearing characters. Today's interesting fact is that sign language is different from country to country. In the United States, people use American Sign Language or ASL. However, ASL is not most closely related to English, it's actually closer to French!
4/15
This week's staff of the week was nominated because they strive to make their class the best and challenge students to grow their talents. This staff member always puts students first and does what's in their best interest. Congratulations to Mr. Coombs - Band Director!
Badger staff are proud to recognize this week's students of the week:
Coral Lindoerfer - 7th Grade
McKenna Davidson - 8th Grade
4/11
- Are you interested in helping out community members? Are you interested in making a silent, but helpful impact? Do you want to enter a raffle? Well you can - the Badger Business Leadership Class will be holding a donation drive to collect items for Family Promise next week, April 15-19. Items for collection include: soap, shampoo, tissues, paper towels, school or office supplies, floor cleaner, and other basic items. Students can drop off items in front of the cafeteria before school. We hope you're able to contribute!
4/10
- Mafia Club starts a week early - meeting today after school. See you there!
4/9
- Members of the fall Warhammer Club: Please come to room 120 sometime this week to pick up your miniatures. They will be donated if not picked up by Friday!
4/8
- Shout out to the Badger Winter Guard team for earning FIRST PLACE at their championship competition over the weekend! Way to go and congrats on this major achievement!
This week's Staff of the Week was nominated because they demonstrate genuine empathy towards students who are feeling unwell or facing health-related issues. She takes the time to listen to their concerns and provides reassurance and encouragement. Congratulations to Nurse Calyn!
Badger staff are proud to recognize this week's Students of the Week:
Addy Radliff - 7th Grade
Violet Kieckhafer - 8th Grade
4/5
- Attention all athletes interested in track: Practice begins Monday, April 8th at 3:30 in the gym. Remember that all athletes need to be registered on FamilyID with an uploaded physical. Any athlete who is not registered or doesn't have an uploaded physical will not be allowed to participate. For any questions, see Mr. Hoogester in room 212.
4/3
- Students - Sign-ups are now open for our After School Spring Clubs. Get your slip in fast as some fill up quickly! Fishing Club is already full, but there are plenty of other opportunities in other fun clubs.
4/2
- Student Council is meeting this week Wednesday! We will be planning the Spring Dance. See you after school on Wednesday.
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