By Kim McDarison The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has released ACT, PreACT Secure and Forward exam scores earned by students during the 2022-23 school year in districts from across the state. The scores, which were released last month, offer data from the three exams which together comprise the...
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DPI releases 2022-23 district, school report cards
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Tuesday released its 2022-23 school year district report cards. According to a DPI news release: “Statewide, achievement improved from 2021-22 to 2022-23, though for many schools and districts, 2022-23 achievement performance is lower than pre-pandemic levels.” The release noted that, following the pandemic,...
‘Mean Girls’ begins four-day run tonight
Editor's note: this story has been updated to include additional information regarding the purchase of tickets. By Kim McDarison A high-energy, fast-paced musical, “Mean Girls, High School Version” begins its four-day run on stage at the Fort Atkinson High School Performing Arts Center, Thursday, with performances running through Sunday. The...
Middle, high school bands perform during recent ‘BandCake Breakfast’
By Chris Spangler The fourth annual "BandCake Breakfast" took place Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Fort Atkinson Middle School. The morning fundraiser sponsored by the Fort Atkinson Band Boosters featured a breakfast of pancakes, Jones Dairy Farm sausage, applesauce and beverages. Music was provided by the middle school and high school...
October safety patrollers recognized
The School District of Fort Atkinson recently honored eight members of the district’s Safety Patrol Program. Students honored as October’s safety patrollers of the month, included: Adlyn Telfer and Logan Simmons, both of Rockwell Elementary School; Esme Bastien and Mallory Fast, both of Barrie Elementary School; Riley Hertzfelt and A....