Schools

The Kaukauna Area School District Board of Education approved the selection of Aaron Herm as the new principal of Kaukauna High School on May 13.

Herm brings a wealth of experience to Kaukauna High School, having dedicated all 15 years of his career to high school education.

By Judy Dixon Hebbe

Reporter

On the recommendation of School Counselors Dawn Alft and Michelle Mokrycki, the Little Chute School Board adopted CASEL Competen-cies, a support program for social and emotional learning which is the basis of counseling in the school system.

By Daniel Schoettler

Reporter

Representatives from Janssen Elementary School and J.R. Gerrits Middle School gave an update to the Kimberly School Board last week about how the district has tried to improve student behavior. 

By Brian Roebke

Editor

“It was a whirlwind but it was incredible.” 

Those were the words of Kaukauna High School Choir Director Joy Paffenroth said last week after returning home after a 17-hour bus ride following the choir’s April 14 performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

By Brian Roebke

Editor

The Kaukauna Area School District’s board of education approved the staff’s recommendation that KASD remain with Chartwells as its Food Service Management Company for the 2024-25 school year and potentially four subsequent years at last week’s meeting.

By Brian Roebke

Editor

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has asked schools to help students get ready for careers so they have an idea of what they want to do by the time they graduate from high school.

By Daniel Schoettler

Reporter

The Kimberly school board approved the contract the food service vendor contract for the next school year. After three companies submitted proposals, the district is resigning with Chartwells for the 2024-25 school year along with the option of up to four one-year renewals.

By Judy Dixon Hebbe    

Reporter 

The Little Chute School District Board approved the use of Savvas My View program for the kindergarten through fourth grade reading curriculum starting with the 2024-25 school year.

By Judy Dixon Hebbe

Reporter

“It was a great experience!” 

“It gave me things to think about as I consider career opportunities.”

“I learned what classes I had to take for the jobs I am considering.”