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Wishing you and yours a very happy Fourth of July and a day full of fun as you celebrate our nation’s birthday. Happy Independence Day! #AlwaysOnwardBSD

The 2023 Summer School program started last Monday and will continue through July 13th. Middle School students have embarked on their project-based learning adventures. Middle schoolers will be building their language arts, math, science, and social studies skills through engaging projects. Themed weekly lessons build academic skills and incorporate community walking trips. This week’s lessons focused on cooking. Yum! Read more stories like this one in Today's Thunderbird Thursday! Link: https://conta.cc/3CSsQez #AlwaysOnwardBSD

The Big Top Parade returned to the streets of downtown Baraboo this past Saturday with historic wagons, exotic animals, marching bands, and community floats that delighted paradegoers. We would like to give a huge Thunderbird shout-out to the phenomenal BSD students and staff that took part in this amazing community event including BHS T-Bird Marching Band, Baraboo Cheer, Baraboo Football player volunteers, and everyone supporting a community organization. #AlwaysOneardBSD

Please join the School District of Baraboo to learn about the 2023-26 Strategic Plan and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and share your thoughts on how we should go about achieving them. The second feedback session will be held at Baraboo High School on Tuesday, June 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Electronic feedback is available on the district website and using this link (https://forms.gle/gNeY4G69SpGiJ5no9) Community feedback on the KPIs and how to accomplish them is essential to creating a strategic plan that truly reflects the needs and aspirations of our learning communities. Please join us to help shape the future of the Baraboo School District! #AlwaysOnwardBSD

A heartfelt congratulations to the incredible staff of the Baraboo School District on reaching a remarkable milestone anniversary! For years, your unwavering dedication, expertise, and passion have shaped the lives of countless students. Your commitment to education is truly inspiring. Thank you for your invaluable contributions and for creating a nurturing learning environment. Here's to celebrating your accomplishments and to many more years of success and fulfillment in your journey! #AlwaysOnwardBSD

All students at Jack Young Middle School had an opportunity to sign up for a summer journaling kit. Students who indicated they were interested in a kit were invited to a journaling introduction workshop. They left the session with information about different types of journals, ideas for journaling topics, a personalized journal, and supplies for journaling throughout the summer. Over 150 students signed up this year. We hope they enjoy recording their thoughts in whatever way they choose! #AlwaysOnwardBSD

Congratulations to the remarkable Baraboo School District staff on your well-deserved retirement! Your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment have positively impacted countless lives. Thank you for shaping minds, fostering growth, and creating a nurturing environment. Enjoy this new chapter and may it be filled with joy, relaxation, and wonderful adventures ahead! Steve Argo - Social Studies Teacher, Baraboo High School Glenn Bildsten - Principal, Baraboo High School Mary Bildsten - Special Education Teacher, East Elementary Bernie Borkenhagen - Administrative Assistant, Baraboo High School Diane Flesch - Physical Education Teacher, Baraboo High School Robin Goeb - Food Service, Gordon L. Willson Elementary Laurie Kowalke - School Counselor, Jack Young Middle School Jane McMahon - Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning Shelley Mordini - Transitions Plus Teacher, Baraboo High School Sue Poniatowski - Special Education Paraprofessional, Jack Young Middle School Ann Renn - School Counselor, Baraboo High School Kathy Thornburgh - K-12 Alternative Education Teacher, WINGS Michele Yates-Wickus, Director of Student Services #AlwaysOnwardBSD

Did you know that BSD helps to address food insecurity during the summer through the Summer Food Service Program? Kids and teens can get a free healthy meal Monday through Thursday at Al Behrman Elementary School and Baraboo High School starting next Monday! ABE Breakfast: 7:30-8am ABE Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm BHS Breakfast: 7-8:30am BHS Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm In 2021 4,780 Sauk County residents experienced food insecurity and 427,830 Wisconsinights were food insecure. Food insecurity is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture as the lack of access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life. Food insecurity is associated with numerous adverse social and health outcomes and is increasingly considered a critical public health issue. (Feeding America) #AlwaysOnwardBSD

Please join the School District of Baraboo to learn about the 2023-26 Strategic Plan and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and share your thoughts on how we should go about achieving them. Feedback sessions will be held at Baraboo High School on June 14th and June 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Electronic feedback options will also be available at www.baraboo.k12.wi.us/. Community feedback on the KPIs and how to accomplish them is essential to creating a strategic plan that truly reflects the needs and aspirations of our learning communities. Please join us to help shape the future of the Baraboo School District! #AlwaysOnwardBSD

The School District of Baraboo is delighted to announce Ms. Rita Ehlert, English Language Arts Teacher at Jack Young Middle School, as the recipient of this year's highly esteemed Excellence in Education Award for Secondary Teacher of the Year. Her unwavering commitment to her students' academic growth and holistic development sets her apart as an exceptional educator. Ms. Ehlert, a beloved member of the faculty at JYMS, has consistently gone above and beyond to engage and inspire her students. With her dynamic teaching methods, she brings the subject matter to life, fostering a deep understanding and love for learning among her students. “Her creativity is on display in her teaching, but also on her walls--a classroom that always turns heads for its appeal and focus on learning,” said Ms. Jane McMahon, Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning. Beyond the classroom, Ms. Ehlert actively contributes to the school community as the lead tutor for an after-school program that provides academic support services for students who identify as Native American. Her dedication to their success extends beyond the academic realm, ensuring that his students develop essential life skills, including teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking. The Excellence in Education Award was established in 2006 by the Baraboo High School Class of 1956, on the occasion of their 50th reunion, and in honor of the dedicated educators who taught, guided, and inspired them during their years together at BHS. The fund is managed by the Community Foundation of South Central Wisconsin on behalf of the BHS Class of 1956. The Baraboo School District oversees the nomination and annual selection of the recipient. Read the full story in this week's Thunderbird Thursday: https://conta.cc/3WYCiWT #AlwaysOnwardBSD

Students at JYMS recently completed a Novel Study Unit on Night by Elie Wiesel, a survivor of the Holocaust, in their English Language Arts classes. As a culminating project, the students created a map of Elie’s journey and included important events, significant quotes, symbols, and themes.

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