By Kim McDarison The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2022 National Medalists list was made public in March. Among students chosen for recognition this year are Fort Atkinson High School seniors and twin sisters Jessica and Elee Sharp. The annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is the nation's longest running and most...
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Stroebel, Vruwink, Horlacher each named Greater Whitewater Committee ‘Legislator of the Year’
State Sen. Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) and State Reps. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) and Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) have each been named “Legislator of the Year” by the Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC), a Whitewater-based, action-oriented, pro-business group, according to information released by the organization. The three were honored Thursday at the Wisconsin State Capitol. ...
Fort school district’s Demerath among finalists for UW-W vice chancellor position
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announced Thursday four finalists have been selected for the position of vice chancellor for administrative affairs. School District of Fort Atkinson Director of Business Services Jason Demerath is among the finalists. The other finalists are: Janesville City Manager Mark Freitag, Interim Senior Vice President of Administration...
Fort School district receives book donation from Unity Project
The School District of Fort Atkinson has announced that it has received a donation of educational literature to be used in middle and high school English departments. The donation, totaling $5,786.74 worth in books, was made by the Unity Project’s School Partnership Committee. According to information released by the district,...
April safety patrollers recognized
The School District of Fort Atkinson recently honored eight members of the district’s Safety Patrol Program. Students honored included Tayven Marshall and Dominik Nowak, both of Purdy Elementary School; Sydney Thomas and Magdalina Farrell, both of Barrie Elementary School; Olivia Burnett and Tempe Naber, both of Luther Elementary School, and Gavin...