Chess wizards and those just learning to play are welcome to participate in what organizers are calling the “area’s largest chess tournament” Dec. 15 in the Hamilton Fine Arts Center. The tournament, sponsored by Lannon Elementary School, will have three divisions: kindergarten to third grade, guaranteed to play six games; kindergarten to sixth grade, guaranteed […]
Senior Citizens invited to help celebrate American Education Week in Hamilton
Area senior citizens are invited to Hamilton High School during American Education Week for a special event planned just for them. The Hamilton High School Student Council is planning a program of musical entertainment and games Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event will kick off in the Hamilton Fine Arts Center […]
Woodside teacher gets state award
Woodside Elementary School physical education teacher Jackie Rottler was awarded the Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops Educator of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (WAHPERD). The award is given to a current WAHPERD member who is professionally involved in the association and the Jump Rope For Heart/Hoops effort. […]
Hamilton superintendent receives state award
Hamilton School District Superintendent Kathleen M. Cooke, Ph.D., was presented with an award for distinguished service to the profession from the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA). The award was presented Oct. 25 at a recognition luncheon during AWSA’s 30th Annual Convention in Green Bay. Cooke was recognized for leadership in the Hamilton School District, […]
Get Connected offers talk on teen depression
The Get Connected Parent Network invites parents to hear from David Henderson, Ed.D., who will speak on “Teen Depression: Awareness, Support, Healing” Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, will be in the Templeton Middle School Large Group Area, N59 W22490 Silver Spring Drive, Sussex One-fifth of […]
Templeton honors veterans at ceremony
Templeton Middle School will recognize the contributions of American veterans Nov. 9 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at its annual Veterans’ Day Program. U.S. Army Major Matthew Larson will provide the Veterans’ Address. A ceremonial color guard will post and retire the colors, and a member of the Horne-Mudlitz Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will lay […]
Kindergarten students gather for Jim Gill concert
The Hamilton School District’s five-year-old kindergarten classes from Lannon, Marcy, Maple Avenue and Woodside elementary schools will join with the Willow Springs Learning Center four-year-old kindergartners Oct. 30 to enjoy a Jim Gill concert. Two concerts will be presented – one beginning at 9:15 a.m. and the other at 1 p.m. Each year, Willow Springs […]
Willow Springs shopping extravaganza raises
The Willow Springs Parent Group reminds community members to mark Nov. 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on their calendars. The school is holding its eighth annual “Shop ‘Til You Drop” night. In addition to shopping from nearly 40 vendors, people will be able to buy raffle tickets for merchandise, enjoy refreshments and be […]
Maple Avenue dads treated to donuts
Dads and other significant male figures in the lives of Maple Avenue Elementary School students will meet for a morning treat Nov. 2 as the school hosts “Donuts With Dad.” This popular program brings children together with their fathers and other adult males – offering the adults an informal opportunity to visit the school, have […]
Hamilton announces September students of the month
Hamilton High School students representing 11 curriculum areas were selected students of the month for September. They are: Kathryn Doyle, world languages; Jonathan Goodwin and Kayla Riley, social studies; Benjamin Helm, music; Christopher Jaskolski, applied engineering and technology; Shane Kelly, business education; Katherine Koloske, art; Nicole Kopish, mathematics; Jonelle Ludin, communication arts; Megan Menzel, family […]