School District of Baraboo

🏆✨ Yesterday, our school families at Al Behrman Elementary came together to learn what it means to be a good sport! From showing positive sportsmanship in competition to everyday interactions, our students explored ways to play fair and be kind. 🎉 Each student even created their own sports trading card to showcase how they can demonstrate good sportsmanship! 🎲💙 We can’t wait to put these skills into action next month during our fun-filled board game day! Stay tuned!

🎉🎈 Spring Fling Showdown at Jack Young Middle School! 🎈🎉 What an EPIC day! 💥 Today, students from all grade levels went head-to-head in the ultimate Spring Fling Assembly filled with non-stop fun, fierce competitions, and tons of laughs! 😆 Each grade brought their A-game in an unforgettable series of events. 🏆💪 And to top it all off, the teachers took one for the team—PIE TO THE FACE! 🥧😂 Huge shoutout to the incredible Ms. Slater, Mr. Dougherty, Mr. Schluntz, and Mr. Dahlk for putting together this awesome event. Your hard work made today a memory we won’t forget! 🙌

We are live from the gym at Jack Young Middle School. Come on out and see all the great opportunities in store for you and your family.

🌟 Attention Families! 🌟 Are you curious about what Baraboo and the surrounding areas have to offer your student? Want to know what local resources are available to your family? It's NOT too soon to start making summer plans! Join us at Jack Young Middle School for Family Resource Night tomorrow night (Thursday) from 4:30-6:30 PM! 🎉 📅 Date: Thursday ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 🏫 Location: Jack Young Middle School Main Gym Dozens of tables will be set up in the main gym for you and your family to check out. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local resources and start planning for the summer! We hope to see you there!

COMMUNITY FORUM for Referendum Information -- Wednesday, March 12th at 6:00 pm at Al Behrman Elementary School.

🎉 Looking for something fun to do tonight? 🤔 Jack Young Middle School is hosting a Trivia Night – perfect for all ages! 🧠💡 Come out, test your knowledge, and support the National History Day program. Bring your A-game! 🎯✨

🎯 Shoutout to Baraboo Bowmen! 🎯 The Jack Young Middle School Physical Education Department wants to send a HUGE THANK YOU to the Baraboo Bowmen Organization for their amazing generosity! They completely resurfaced our 10 archery targets, a massive project that we truly appreciate. 🏹 Thank you for your hard work and dedication to supporting our students!

🏃‍♀️⚾ Spring Sports Registration is NOW OPEN at Jack Young Middle School! 🏃‍♂️⚾ 7th & 8th Grade Softball and 7th & 8th Grade Track & Field are ready to go! ✅ Register today on Infinite Campus via the School Store. Don’t miss out on a fun season!

Reminder - Tomorrow, Monday, March 3, 2025, at West Elementary School, 6 pm, Community Forum for the April 1, 2025, referendum questions. Please join us! West Elementary, 707 Center Street, Baraboo.

FREE BOOKS! Baraboo Book Bonanza: Free Reads for the Community! Did you know that the Baraboo High School Library Media Center regularly updates its collection? To keep our shelves fresh and relevant, we "weed" older or duplicate books—making room for new titles while giving great reads a second life. Until now, these books have been available to students first and during special school events, but we’re excited to expand access to the entire community! Starting after school this Wednesday, and every Wednesday in March, the Baraboo High School Commons will open its doors after school (from 1:15 to 3:45 pm) for anyone in the community to browse and take home books—for FREE! Whether you're looking for fiction, non-fiction, young adult novels, graphic novels, or classic literature, you never know what treasures you might find. Stop by, stock up, and help give these books a new home! Happy reading, Baraboo! Baraboo Book Bonanza: Lecturas Gratuitas para la Comunidad ¿Sabía que el Centro de Medios de la Biblioteca de Baraboo High School actualiza regularmente su colección? Para mantener nuestros estantes frescos y relevantes, «descartamos» los libros más antiguos o duplicados, haciendo espacio para nuevos títulos y dando una segunda vida a las grandes lecturas. Hasta ahora, estos libros han estado disponibles para los estudiantes en primer lugar y durante eventos escolares especiales, ¡pero estamos encantados de ampliar el acceso a toda la comunidad. A partir de este miércoles, y todos los miércoles de marzo, el Baraboo High School Commons abrirá sus puertas después de la escuela para que cualquier persona de la comunidad pueda hojear y llevarse libros a casa, ¡GRATIS! Ya sea que esté buscando ficción, no ficción, novelas para jóvenes adultos, novelas gráficas o literatura clásica, nunca se sabe qué tesoros puede encontrar. ¡Pase por aquí, aprovéchese y ayude a darles un nuevo hogar a estos libros! ¡Feliz lectura, Baraboo!

The School Board is asking for your help in their search for the next Superintendent of Schools for The School District of Baraboo. Please follow the link below to give your input on what characteristics a great Superintendent should have: Survey Closes March 5th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SQS6T3T While the decision of whom to hire is up to the School Board, that decision impacts students, parents, teachers, administrators, staff and the Baraboo community. Hence, it is important that all stakeholders be given the opportunity to weigh in on what characteristics they believe a great Superintendent should have. The School Board will then use your input and that of others to develop a leadership profile that will guide the School Board in the interview and selection process.

🌟 Interim Superintendent Steve Considine Invites Families, Staff, and Community Members for an informal Meet-and-Greet on Monday, February 24th at Al Behrman Elementary School from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. 🎈

🌟 AVID in Action! 🌟 This week, our current AVID freshmen returned to JYMS to share their experiences with our 8th graders! AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—fosters a supportive and collaborative learning environment, setting students up for success in high school and beyond. Our 8th graders got to hear firsthand how AVID has helped with organization skills, course planning, and study strategies as they transition to high school. Additionally, it has offered students the opportunity for college tours during their first year of high school. The freshmen also shared their best tips and tricks for navigating high school life. A huge thank you to Ms. Whitehurst for her role in supporting this opportunity for our students! We love when former students come back to visit and inspire the next generation of AVID students! 💙📚

🎉🎈 100 Days of Fun & Friendship in First Grade! 🎈🎉 Can you believe it’s already been 100 days of learning, fun, and friendship at East School?! Our amazing First Graders celebrated this milestone in style with a Friendship/100 Day of School Party 👫💖 🖍️✨ Special guests came in and decorated student’s desks. From counting to 100 to making unforgettable memories, it's been a fantastic year so far. Here's to many more days of fun ahead! 🌟

The 8th grade Construction and Manufacturing classes at JYMS wrapped up an incredible semester, learning valuable skills through hands-on projects like building a model house, wiring a switch, creating cutting boards, and 3D printing phone stands. These students gained a solid foundation in construction and manufacturing that will set them up for future success. The 7th grade Tech Ed students dove into interior design, CO2 car construction, and stop motion filmmaking while mastering new tools. The 6th grade students explored wood carving, 3D modeling, and coding to create awesome projects. Outstanding work all around, JYMS students!

🌟 BIG shout out to our amazing morning crossing guards! 🌟 A huge THANK YOU to Scott Pionke, Mark Klang, Bryce Ziegler, Jori Ruff, Anna Stephenson, Ryan Ewing, Emma Capener, Angie Gabrielson, and Jamie Carney for braving the cold and making sure our students got to school safe and sound! 🙌 You all went ABOVE AND BEYOND today, showing what true dedication and care looks like! 💙❄️ We are SO grateful for your commitment to safety and for making sure our kiddos start their day with a smile!

The Superintendent Search is underway! Check out the Information Page to view up-to-date information, survey links, timelines, press releases, and schedules as they are released. https://www.baraboo.k12.wi.us/page/superintendent-search

National FFA Week is this week! Support our local chapter by dining at Culver's tomorrow (Tuesday, February 18th) between 4 pm and 8 pm ! Other activities will be taking place this week at both the High School and Middle School!

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at Jack Young Middle School! 🎉 We are so proud of the incredible achievements of our students at the Second Quarter Awards Assembly! 🏆 From perfect attendance to outstanding achievements in winter sports, our students continue to shine! 🌟 ✨ Special Highlights Include: Principal's Award 🏅 iReady Enthusiasts - students who showed tremendous growth 📈 School Resource Officer Award 🚓 Spelling Bee Champions 🧠 Most Improved Students as voted by teachers 📚 Student Leadership Award 💪 Forensics and National History Day Winners 🔍 Teachers of the Month - Celebrating dedication to excellence! 🍎 At Jack Young Middle School, we are building a future of leaders, scholars, and athletes who excel in every way. Our commitment to student success and growth is at the heart of everything we do! 🏫💫 We’re creating a learning environment where every student can thrive, and we’re seeing tremendous progress across the board. Parents, if you’re looking for a school that nurtures growth, celebrates hard work, and prepares students for a bright future, Jack Young is the place to be!

Wisconsin School Bus Driver Appreciation Week: February 10 - 14.