Five Hamilton School District students participated in this year’s Optimist Club of Sussex, Lisbon, Lannon and Butler Oratorical Contest. The three top finishers were: Winners were also given a medallion for their success in the 4- to 5-minute speech contest. This year’s topic was “How to Change the World with Optimism.” Iyengar advanced to the […]
Hamilton students chosen National Merit Finalists
Six Hamilton High School seniors have been named finalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Competition. The students are Erik Chevalier, Aashi Iyengar, Emily Karls, Aidan Konop, Marisa Lehner and Ely Ostdick. “I believe this is the first time in HHS history that we have had the honor of having SIX National Merit Scholarship finalists […]
Hamilton schools celebrate Youth Art Month with art show at Pauline Haass Public Library
In celebration of Youth Art Month, the artwork of students from throughout the Hamilton School District will be on display during March at the Pauline Haass Public Library, N64 W23820 Main St., Sussex. The public is invited to view the artwork during regular library hours. “Youth Art Month is a beloved annual event at Pauline […]
Hamilton announces February students of the month
Hamilton High School students representing 12 curriculum areas were selected as students of the month for February. Students received a certificate for their accomplishment. […]
Hamilton offers Summer Opportunities for students
The Hamilton School District will again offer its popular Summer Opportunities Program designed to provide enrichment, enjoyment, skill maintenance and development for students entering 4K through grade 8. It also provides middle school and high school enrichment opportunities, credit make-up courses and strength and agility training. Summer school for students will begin June 17 and […]
Hamilton’s Synergy Show Choir named Grand Champion for the first time in program history
Hamilton High School Synergy Show Choir earned the title of Grand Champion, bringing home a first place win from the Monona Grove Silver Stage Invitational held Feb. 17 at Monona Grove High School. This is the first time in the program’s eleven-year history that the group was named Grand Champion. They also won ‘Best Choreography.’ […]
Templeton Middle School students donate thousands of boxes of cereal to feed local families
Templeton Middle School (TMS) students collected more than 2,500 boxes of cereal to be donated to Sussex Outreach Services helping feed local families and raising awareness of food insecurity in their community. “Wow, what a fantastic food collection,” said Sussex Outreach Services Executive Director Jennifer Waltz. “Cereal is one of our most popular food pantry […]
Templeton students to compete in regional National History Day
More than thirty Templeton Middle School (TMS) eighth graders will compete Feb. 24 at the regional level of the National History Day academic enrichment program held at Concordia University. Finalists were selected following National History Day presentations held for judges at TMS in late January. This is the first year all eighth graders at TMS […]
Winners Named in Optimist Club Essay Contest
Three Hamilton High School students won awards in the Optimist Club of Sussex, Lisbon, Lannon and Butler essay contest. This year’s topic was “Optimism: How It Connects Us.” Winners will also be presented a medallion for their success in the 700-800 word essay contest. Students will be recognized at the March 11 Optimist Club meeting […]
Hamilton Students Invite Community Members to Inaugural Seniors for Seniors Event
Hamilton High School Seniors invite older adults in the community to enjoy free admission to a Girls Varsity Basketball Game and take student-led school tours during the inaugural Seniors for Seniors event on Friday, Feb.16 at Hamilton High School. The event has been organized by members of the Hamilton High School Key Club. “I feel […]