The Whitewater Unified School District (WUSD) has announced that several state officials arrived at Lakeview Elementary School recently to present the district with a “record-breaking” annual distribution of more than $80,000. Among those arriving to make the presentation last Tuesday were State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Sen. Janis Ringhand, Rep. Don Vruwink...
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Scheuerell named principal at Fort High School
The School District of Fort Atkinson has announced that Leigh Ann Scheuerell has been named principal of Fort Atkinson High School (FAHS). According to the release, Interim High School Principal Dr. Steve Sperry will continue to serve in his interim role through the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year. Scheuerell...
UW-Whitewater teachers union circulates petition against ‘political interference’
By Kim McDarison As of Easter Sunday, 31 people have signed a petition begun by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater teachers union local 3535. The union represents UW-Whitewater faculty and academic staff. The petition, available on the Action Network, is titled: “Protect UW-Whitewater from political interference.” According to the the union’s...
Fort high school hosts community Career Fair
A Fort Atkinson community Career Fair was held Thursday at the Fort Atkinson High School. Throughout the school day, students were invited to meet with several area businesses and organizations who came to the school’s gymnasium. Participating businesses and organizations set up display tables and talked about careers and job opportunities...
Fox named UW-Whitewater interim provost
Robin Fox, who has served the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for 32 years — and most recently as dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies — will step into a new role as interim provost, effective April 11, according to information recently released by the university. “We’re fortunate to...