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Prudence Pick Hway has been selected as the recipient for the 2015 Doug Ziegler Advocate for Education Award for her long-standing commitment to education in the West Bend community. Started in 2014, the Doug Ziegler Advocate for Education Award recognizes and honors individuals who have made a significant contribution to education and its profession in West Bend.
Pick Hway’s philanthropic efforts showcase her accomplishments as a visionary leader in West Bend. Her leadership and guidance for education allows students in the West Bend School District to realize their dreams, achieve success and instill a passion to give back to their community. For decades, Pick Hway’s family has played an integral role in shaping the West Bend community through their numerous contributions to local charities, events and scholarships, The Pick Awards for graduating seniors at East and West High Schools recognizes student athletes who have excelled in academics, athletics and community involvement.
At the beginning of the school year, the Badger Middle School administration team challenged each department to “adopt” a community service project. Due to our school’s long-standing relationship with the local VFW, the Social Studies Department knew we wanted to do something that was veterans-related. With input from our local VFW commander and some research, the social studies teachers chose to sponsor three community service events – fundraising for Camp Hometown Heroes, hosting a Loyalty Day program at Badger Middle School, and hosting a veteran’s panel question-and-answer evening for students and staff.
The fundraiser for Camp Hometown raised $900 in just 2 1/2 weeks. The fundraiser was promoted daily by the Social Studies Department in classrooms, but involved all Badger staff and students. Each social studies teacher had a container in his/her room to collect money, and the teachers encouraged students to drop in any extra change. Our goal was to raise enough money to sponsor one camper.
WB3 (West Bend High School Brass Band) and Milwaukee’s own, Extra Crispy Brass Band invite you to an EXTRA CRISPY and special performance on March 26 at 7 p.m. to help raise money for the transformation of the 43-year old high school auditorium. Extra Crispy Brass Band, the 2014 Wisconsin Area Music Industry’s “Horn/Big Band of The Year,” will perform their contemporary genre alongside WB3 in the Silver Lining Arts Center at the West Bend High Schools. Tickets are available at the door and cost $10/adults or $6/students and seniors. Listen to WB3 HERE.
WB3, composed entirely of West Bend High School musicians, is one of many extra-curricular groups meets each week after school to rehearse. What was once a Dixieland band is now a funk, jazz, and hip-hop-influenced New Orleans-style band that performs a mix of original compositions and arrangements from some of the more popular groups in the genre like Youngblood Brass Band, Hypnotic Brass Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and music by artists of very different genres converted to brass band tunes (Jackson 5, Led Zepplin).
Athletes for the Arts Presents I'm Not a Pilot
featuring the WBHS Orchestra
WBHS Athletes for the Arts invites you to special performance from I'm Not a Pilot, featuring the WBHS Orchestra, to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Silver Lining Arts Center (formerly the WBHS auditorium) on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $15/students and $20/general public and can be purchased ONLINE, or at the WBHS Bookkeeper's Office, WBSD Education Service Center, 735 S. Main St., West Bend, westbury bank, Horicon Bank and The Exclusive Company.
Artwork from WBSD students in grades K-12 will decorate windows along Main Street in downtown West Bend, March 13-27, 2015, for the Mile of Art Show.
The cafeteria at Badger Middle School cafeteria was filled with close to 300 parents and children Wednesday evening, having real conversations about how to handle real-life behaviors and situations middle school students’ face each day.
The second of two FREE workshops offered in partnership by the West Bend School District, the West Bend Police Department and the West Bend Fire Department, Wednesday’s interactive workshop included presentations of real-life situations followed by one-on-one reflection and discussion using guiding questions between parents and their children.
From e-cigarettes, tobacco, peer pressure, alcohol and other drugs, the information presented really hit home with parents and students.
“I learned that my parents won’t act like I think they will, and that I can talk to them and talk to other adults in the school district,” commented one student who attended the workshop. “I got to talk to my parents about things I wouldn’t have at home.”
Another student commented, “I learned that when I’m older, I could come across something dangerous and I will need to always tell someone.”
“I learned how to be able to talk to my parents and how to stay safe.”
Parents found the workshop beneficial as well.
“This session and the first (session), were the most important four hours of our life in many, many years,” said one parent who attended. “We learned so much. I felt connected to my child.”
“This taught me that it IS time to be talking about this stuff with my fifth grader,” said another parent. “I learned new things about my child’s friends.”
“We had very good discussions with our son regarding the many temptations he’ll face and how to make good choices and seek help.”
This is your last chance to order a Badger Middle School yearbook! ORDER ONLINE by February 13 for $12, or with the ORDER FORM for $15.
With the anticipated cold weather this week, please review the postcard that was mailed to all WBSD families in November with information on how the WBSD makes the decision to close schools during severe winter weather.
This holiday season; thank a special teacher or WBSD staff member who is making a difference to your child. Make a contribution in their name to the West Bend Public Schools Foundation's Holiday Thank You Gift program. Honorees will receive a special “Thank You!” certificate from you. Simply click on the Holiday Thank you GIFT to say thanks and make your donation.
