The Fort Atkinson High School Performing Arts department will be hosting a tea party in advance of its upcoming fall musical: “The Little Mermaid.” The tea party is planned for Sunday, Nov. 14, between 1 and 2 p.m., according to information released by the department. Cast members from the upcoming...
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School district survey seeks community input
The School District of Fort Atkinson is asking residents to take a community-wide survey to review the district’s operational and facility needs, consider possible solutions and provide feedback. According to information recently released by the district, The survey follows the recent work of an advisory committee made up of some...
School district certifies $19.5 million tax levy
By Kim McDarison The School District of Fort Atkinson Board of Education on Tuesday finalized its 2021-2022 operating budget and certified a tax levy to help fund it. School District Director of Business Services Jason Demerath, in a presentation given to the board Tuesday, noted that the budget had undergone some changes...
UW-Whitewater professor to receive statewide honor for diversity
Editor's note: the following story has been submitted by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Pilar Melero, professor of Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, will receive the 2021 University Lifetime of Service Award from the State Council on Affirmative Action on Friday, Oct. 29, at the annual diversity awards program at the...
Masks optional at high school, required for students in grades 4K-8
By Kim McDarison The School District of Fort Atkinson Board of Education deliberated Tuesday for over an hour before approving two new protocols for masks affecting students and staff. New protocols, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 27, include optional masking for students and staff at the Fort Atkinson High School. Masks continue...