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17
Nov

Kimberly village board delays 2022 budget vote

The Kimberly Village Board held a public hearing on next year’s budget last week, recognized levy dollars at $3,683,000 of the $9,943,775 budget, but postponed action until this week because the state had not notified the village of the state equalized ratio, which is necessary for the determination of the mill rate.
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17
Nov

Duerwaechter to retire at end of school year


Brian Roebke photo/Mark Duerwaechter’s retirement from the Kaukauna Area School District was approved following a closed session at last week’s board of education meeting.
One of the most successful superintendent tenures in the history of the Kaukauna Area School District is coming to an end at the end of June when Superintendent Mark Duerwaechter retires.
Duerwaechter’s retirement was approved by the board of education following a closed session on Nov. 8.
Thu
11
Nov

Kaukauna High School names October students of the month


Submitted photo/Kaukauna High School has selected 12 students of the month for October of the 2021-22 school year. Front: Noah Berken, Payton Kasel, Gavin Kaschner, and Bailey Bidwell. Back: Daniel Thao, Reece Morey, Sawyer Steenis, Andrew Milhans, and Connor McGuire. Not Pictured: Xavier Stueber, Brianna Redepenning, and Cristian Zecena Cardona.
Kaukauna High School has selected 12 students as students of the month for October. Students are selected by a staff member in each department in the school.
 
Art: Cristian Zecena Cardona, Grade 9
Thu
11
Nov

Fox Valley Association schools come together for student leadership summit


Brian Roebke photo/Ted Wiese of Wiese Training and Development, LLC led students through an interactive Challenge Leadership workshop last week at Kaukauna High School for student athletes from Fox Valley Associaton schools.
It’s rare when high school athletes come together outside of a competition setting but that’s what they did last week when Kaukauna High School hosted students from seven Fox Valley Association Schools as part of the 2021 FVA Student Leadership Summit. 
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11
Nov

National workshop comes to Park Community Charter School

Park Community Charter School in Kaukauna welcomed 75 educators from across the country to their school family for a Conscious Discipline workshop, Connecting with Hard to Reach Children, in October. 
Thu
11
Nov

Little Chute bringing musical comedy Sister Act to stage


A very deep and talented group of young ladies at Little Chute High School means the school is bringing a woman-domnated show, “Sister Act” to the stage this week.
Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy comes to the Little Chute High School auditorium on Nov. 11, 12, and 13 at 7 p.m.
Wed
03
Nov

Little Chute School Board approves budget, tax levy

The Little Chute School Board approved a final 2021-22 general fund budget of $19,418,519 with $4,491,825 levy and a 7.21 mill rate last week. 
The total represents a $845,207 decrease from last year. A $100,000 property will pay $721.49, a $150,000 property will pay $1,082.23, and a $200,000 property will pay $1,442.97.
Wed
03
Nov

Kimberly School Board votes to alter masking policy

The Kimberly Area School District Board of Education voted to alter the district-wide masking policy at last week’s regular meeting.
In a 6-1 vote, board members voted to make masks optional for students in grades seven through 12, beginning Nov. 1. On Jan. 3, masks will be optional for grades 4K through 6.
Wed
03
Nov

Kaukauna board of education approves reduced mill rate

The Kaukauna school board approved a $7.04 mill rate for the 2021-22 tax levy at last week’s meeting, down from $8.49 for the 2020-21 tax year. The state government is giving school districts greater state aid, but has capped the revenue limit, causing the large decrease in the mill rate.
Wed
03
Nov

Kimberly students participating in INCubatoredu program


Brian Roebke photo/Kimberly High School students (from left) Devin Goetsch, Samuel Oestreich, Abigal Hutchinson, and Luke Odgers discuss their idea with mentor Sydney Hummel at a recent Mentor Day for the INCubatoredu class.
Kimberly High School students in the INCubatoredu program recently had a Mentor Day in school, where they got feedback on their plans to build a business.

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