Willow Springs Learning Center will hold its annual Branching Out Ceremony June 7 and 8 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The ceremony is the culminating activity of the year for students who will attend 5-year-old kindergarten at their neighborhood school next year. The ceremony recognizes their growth as 4-year-old kindergartners during the year and […]
Hamilton students inducted in Spanish national honor society
Hamilton High School’s Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica inducted 45 new members May 12 at a formal ceremony. In addition, 41 seniors received an honor cord to wear during graduation. To be a member, students demonstrate commitment to the Spanish language by completing Spanish 4, having 3.4 or higher grade point average in Spanish and 3.0 or […]
Hamilton named W!se Platinum School
Hamilton High School is one of 20 schools in the country to earn Working in Support of Education (W!se) Platinum School designation. To earn the award, 90% of students must pass the W!se personal finance certification test with an average score of 85% or higher. In addition the school must provide personal finance instruction to […]
Schools raise funds for heart association through activities
Students, staff and families in the Hamilton School District made significant contributions to support the American Heart Association this year through fitness activities that emphasize healthy living. Combined, schools raised $58,258 through Kids Heart Challenge, Red Out Day activities and free throw competition. Maple Avenue and Marcy Elementary Schools fitness education teachers coordinated participation in […]
Hamilton drama receives two Jerry Awards
Hamilton High School sophomore Jillian Arthur was awarded the Jerry Lead Performer Award for this year’s musical “Freaky Friday.” In addition, the overall production won for outstanding ensemble. Arthur will perform a solo from the musical at the June 12 Jerry Awards held at Overture Hall in Madison and is eligible to compete in national […]
Templeton rocketry team advances to national finals
Templeton Middle School’s rocketry team, The Benchwarmers, advanced to American Rocketry Challenge national finals May 14 in Virginia. Team members include: Jack Fischer, Connor Tracy, Tristan Haigh, Logan Gierahn, Eric Patch, Lauren Houts and Patrick Wang. This is the first time a Templeton team qualified for finals. Designed to emulate aerospace industry methods, teams designed, […]
Hamilton drama receives 12 Jerry Award nominations
Hamilton High School Drama Society was nominated for 12 Jerry Awards for the production of “Freaky Friday.” Hamilton students will be among southern and central Wisconsin’s top high school musical theatre performers who will gather June 12 at Overture Hall in Madison for the awards show. Three professional reviewers attended Hamilton’s musical and provided a […]
Hamilton students earn awards at SkillsUSA state competition
Two Hamilton High School students earned medals April 5–6 at the SkillsUSA state conference in Madison. Jacob Winter earned two gold medals in cabinetmaking and woodworking display and Katie Scaffidi took a silver medal for advertising design. Winter will advance in June to national competition in Atlanta. In addition, competing at state were Katie Richter […]
DECA members compete at international conference
Seventeen Hamilton High School students competed April 22-27 at DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta. DECA members compete in various categories involving tests, presentations and case studies. Case studies are designed to simulate real-life business scenarios and gauges students’ academic understanding and skills development. Top performers put their talents to test during final round […]
Hamilton Robotics holds rummage sale May 6, 7
Hamilton High School Robotics is accepting donations for their May 6 and 7 rummage sale. The sale will be held at the home of a Robotics’ mentor at W245 N5964 Maris Ct. in Eagles Ridge Subdivision with proceeds benefiting the team. The sale will feature donated household and garage items. Most donated items will be […]