Schools

By Judy Dixon Hebbe

Reporter

Qualifyng Destination Imagi-Nation teams last week were granted permission to take part in the organization’s Global Compe-tition May 22-25 in Kansas City, Mo.

By Daniel Schoettler

Reporter

Kimberly school district guidance counselors Tiffani Gelhar and Lana Barnes gave the Kimberly Area School District Board of Education an update on career planning for students at last week’s meeting.

By Brian Roebke

Editor

After the Kaukuna Area School District borrowed $14 million in late December, the district approved a second borrow of $55 million for the referendum projects that are starting soon. 

By Brian Roebke

Editor

Representatives from Concord Group, EUA, Miron, and POB presented a comprehensive update on the progress of the referendum projects at the Feb. 24 Kaukauna school board meeting.

By Judy Dixon Hebbe

Reporter

The Little Chute School Board last week approved a sponsorship agreement with ATCAM, LLC of Little Chute to support the Robotics Club for the next five years. 

By Daniel Schoettler

Reporter

Kimberly gifted and talented coordinators Lindsey Heinz and Kayla Hendricks gave an update on the district’s PACE (Program for Academic and Creative Enrichment) program at last week’s school board meeting.

By Brian Roebke

Editor

Ninety-four girls from River View Middle School traveled to Kaukauna High School last week to engage in the world of STEAM — science, technology, engineering, art and math.

By Brian Roebke

Editor

The pre-referendum plan for the new middle school in Kaukauna included the increased cost of $6 million more than conventional HVAC to install a geothermal heating and cooling system.

By Daniel Schoettler

Reporter

The Kimberly School Board approved a change to year-round administrators retirement benefits at last week’s meeting. 

By Brian Roebke

Editor

The Kaukauna School Board approved adding 5th grade orchestra be added into then Encore offerings starting with the 2025-26 school year.