Students in Mrs. Vogele’s Sociology class recently researched a country of their choice and created travel brochures highlighting key aspects of culture — including clothing, food, greetings, taboos, housing, and more.
Last week, on Thursday, their learning came to life most deliciously! Students prepared and shared dishes inspired by their countries, creating a wonderful spread of foods from around the world.
What a great way to explore culture through research, creativity, and cuisine. See if you can spot (or taste!) the country represented! 🍽️✨
We are proud to recognize Mrs. Vogele for being named a Civic Star Champion! ⭐️
Brande was recognized for her civic impact in the classroom, where students are actively learning about the Declaration of Independence through Government class and Constitution 101. Her passion for civic education helps students better understand our nation’s foundations and their role as informed citizens.
Congratulations, Brande, and thank you for the meaningful work you do for our students every day! 🇺🇸📚
All Together Now! 💙💛💚❤️
Our Houses kicked off with an assembly full of teamwork, laughter, and just a little bit of strategy! Students competed in a race across the gym, but there was a catch! Each team had to get every member from one end to the other while staying connected using only one finger and a marker. No breaking the chain!
It was the perfect way to launch our March Character Strong focus: Collaboration. Students quickly learned that success wasn’t about speed alone — it was about communication, patience, encouragement, and working together toward a common goal.
These schoolwide assemblies are powerful for our students and our staff. While students build relationships and school spirit, our teachers gain valuable time to collaborate and dive into data to better support every learner.
We are stronger when we work together. 💪 #AllTogetherNow #CharacterStrong #Collaboration #HousePride
We can’t wait to see you next week at Parent-Teacher Conferences! This is a wonderful time to connect, celebrate your child’s progress, and plan for continued success. See you soon! 💛💙
In January, our teaching and learning team attended School Improvement Day, where we partnered with other outstanding districts—Buhler, Renwick, and Augusta. Together, we collaborated to build robust plans that support our journey toward continued accreditation and excellence.
💡 Belief Drives Progress
Progress begins with belief—both our students' belief in their potential and our collective belief in their ability to succeed. Research consistently shows that Collective Efficacy is the single greatest lever for student growth.
By implementing Structured Literacy (aligned with the science of reading) and expanding Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) from PK-12, we are ensuring our teachers have the tools and collaboration time they need to help every student thrive.
We look forward to the progress ahead. Go Roadrunners!
