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Shawano’s Brittney Firari Named 2026 Wisconsin Instructional Leader of the Year
SHAWANO, WI – Shawano School District Literacy Coordinator Brittney Firari has been named the 2026 Wisconsin Instructional Leader of the Year by Wisconsin Teaching and Learning Leaders. The statewide award recognizes educational leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to curriculum, instruction, assessment and student achievement. Firari has played a...
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Southern Door seeks bounce-back win against Bonduel
The Southern Door Eagles will look to get back on track when they host the Bonduel Bears on Friday. The Eagles are coming off a 39-7 loss to Oconto Falls. Despite the defeat, Southern Door had several highlights, including an interception by Axel Anderson and a touchdown by Jordan Fish.
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Legendary Kaukauna wrestling coach retiring after 34 years
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – The head coach of one of the most dominant teams in northeast Wisconsin is reportedly retiring after 34 years. Kaukauna High School announced that Jeff Matczak is retiring as head coach of Kaukauna High School wrestling. He spent 34 years leading the team. Matczak has a long list of accomplishments. Below […]
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Lakeland University Receives Major Donation from Fallen Grad
Lakeland University has received a significant donation from a former student. The university has announced it has received a $1 million donation from the estate of 1966 graduate Ronald Scheele following his 2024 passing. Upon graduation, Scheele established himself as an accomplished educator and scientist in the field of medical...
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Columbus Catholic soccer slams Gresham/Bowler to earn 10th conference win
GRESHAM – The Columbus Catholic soccer team ended its regular season with a big 13-0 rout of Gresham/Bowler on Thursday at Gresham High School. The Dons scored nine goals after halftime, including three from Charlie Kohlbeck, as they end up 10-1-1 and in second place in the Central Wisconsin Conference, and improve to 15-3-3 overall.
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Premier Community Bank High School Game Of The Week: Preview Post
WEYAUWEGA, WI – Colby and Weyauwega-Fremont will close out the regular season Friday night in a matchup between two teams looking to finish strong after navigating difficult stretches in the second half of the year. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Weyauwega-Fremont High School, with the Warhawks entering...
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Fentanyl found at Menominee Elementary School
MENOMINEE — A bag of fentanyl was found Monday at the Menominee Elementary School. In a recorded voicemail to parents, Superintendent Drew Buyarski said the drug was found Monday morning in an upstairs hallway at the school. “The area was immediately secured and we took swift, appropriate steps to address the situation and prioritize the safety of our students and our staff,” he said. “At this time, we have been unable to determine where the substance originated, but we are investigating.” Buyarski said student safety is the district’s top priority. In a follow-up email sent to district parents at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Buyarski asked for a team effort and reassured parents that their children are safe. “We are asking for your immediate partnership,” he wrote. “Please talk to your child tonight about the dangers of unverified substances. In situations like this, students often hear or see things first. If your child knows anything about how this entered our building, please urge them to speak up to a trusted staff member. “Please be reassured that our buildings will have an increased security presence and our staff remains on high alert. Your children are safe, and they should absolutely come to school
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GBAPS Hall of Fame 2026
Eight alumni and one former educator were inducted into the Green Bay Area Public School District Hall of Fame on October 9, 2026. This was the second class inducted into the GBAPS Hall of Fame and the first to include a former educator. WLUK's Ben Krumholz served as the evening's Master of Ceremonies.
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1927 Seymour High School Yearbook Returns Home Nearly 100 Years Later
SEYMOUR, WI – A piece of Seymour school history has found its way back home nearly a century after it was first published. The Seymour Community School District recently received a 1927 Seymour Community High School yearbook that was discovered by the Iroquois County Historical Society in Illinois. The...
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First-ever Appleton marching band showcase unites three high schools on one field
APPLETON (WLUK) -- Appleton North, West, and East performed on the same field Wednesday. The groups showcased their talents to not only each other, but 8th grade band students. "We're just so excited to see each other's shows, come together and support each other, and get some students acclimated to...
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Appleton-area high school sports results for Tuesday, Oct. 13
GIRLS GOLF WIAA State Championships MADISON - The Kaukauna girls golf team placed sixth in Division 1 at the state tournament at University Ridge Golf Course. The Ghosts shot a two-day total of 694 with rounds of 346 and 348. Divine Savior Holy Angels won the Division 1 team title with a 634, while Bay Port was second at 645. It is the fourth state title in a row for DSHA. McKenna Nelson of Beaver Dam was the Division 1 individual champion with a 138 after consecutive rounds of 69. Emily Thoreson led Kaukauna with a 168 (84-84), which put her in 26th place. Sawyer Olson was 31st overall for Kaukauna with a 170 (85-85). Clara Schomin tied for 42nd at 177 (89-88), Reagan Lowe placed 50th at 181 (88-93) and Lauren Gustman tied for 55th at 186 (95-91) for the Ghosts. Madelyn Gicius led Bay Port with a 150 two-day total, which tied her for seventh place overall. Seymour finished in fourth place in Division 2 with a two-day total of 723. Edgerton won the Division 2 team title with a 667 total. The Thunder’s Lyla Schueler placed seventh overall with a 168 (88-80). Maci Heagle was 16th at
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New Starr Elementary School ceremonially opens with ribbon-cutting
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- The newest school in Green Bay had its ceremonial opening. Kids have been learning at Starr Elementary School for more than a month, but school district officials officially cut the ribbon on the building Wednesday morning. The $44 million, 140,000-square-foot building on the city's west side...
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St. Lawrence Seminary yearbook wins national prize
MT. CALVARY – St. Lawrence Seminary High School has earned a Gallery of Excellence Award from Walsworth Publishing Company for its 2026 yearbook, "Laurentian," marking the fourth time the school has received the honor. The all-boys Catholic boarding school received the recognition for its yearbook work, according to a community announcement. The Gallery of Excellence Award is presented to the top 5% of yearbooks printed by Walsworth Yearbooks, a family-owned Missouri printing company founded in 1937. Yearbooks are evaluated on design, theme development, coverage, photography and student journalism. The award recognizes the efforts of student editors who planned, designed and produced the publication. Yearbooks selected for the Gallery of Excellence are used as instructional examples for yearbook programs across the country and are featured at workshops, training events, in classroom resources and online galleries, according to the announcement. Recognition highlights student journalism Yearbook mentor Jeff Krieg credited the student staff for the publication's success. “I’m proud of the work last year’s editors put into the yearbook," Krieg said. "Their thoughtful planning and strong storytelling truly capture the spirit of the SLS school community!” The honor reflects the students' work in visual storytelling, journalism and yearbook production, according to the announcement.
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District mulling options for SCMS future
Three scenarios in the mix, will be researched over next few months. Construction work is winding down on the Shawano School District’s 2024 referendum, and now officials are looking toward the next big project — Shawano Community Middle School. When the district was looking at what projects to...
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Oshkosh elementary school reveals ‘Somos Semillas’ mural created by hundreds of students
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – A new mural has been revealed in the Oshkosh area. Read Elementary School families and the community came together to celebrate the “Somos Semillas,’ or ‘We are seeds,’ mural, painted on the back of the school. Local artist Neo Medina worked with students to paint the work, serving as a message […]
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Appleton's Hmong immersion school enters 2nd year with over 100 students
APPLETON (WLUK) -- On a recent afternoon in Appleton, a group of first-graders began their class by reciting greetings to their teacher in Hmong. The students then recited the day, month and year before beginning the day's lesson. "Our goal for this year is to have students start writing and...
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Oshkosh narrows west-side middle school name to 3 finalists
OSHKOSH – Residents can now weigh in on three finalist names for Oshkosh’s future west-side middle school , moving the district closer to naming the building scheduled to open in fall 2028. The Oshkosh Area School District ’s second and final naming survey is open through 11:59 p.m. Oct. 30. Students, families, staff and other community members may participate. The finalists are Lewis Hine Middle School, Paul Poberezny Middle School and Quarry Park Middle School. Read more news: Flock dispute prompts Oshkosh plate reader proposal How to vote in the final school naming survey The survey and multilingual resources are available at oshkosh.k12.wi.us/school-name-survey . The results will serve as an advisory recommendation to the Oshkosh Board of Education, which has final authority to name district facilities. The board is expected to review the public feedback Nov. 11 and make its official selection Dec. 2. Who are Lewis Hine and Paul Poberezny? Hine, who grew up in Oshkosh, was an educator, sociologist and documentary photographer. His early 20th-century photographs of immigrants and child laborers helped build support for child labor reforms. He briefly attended Oshkosh Normal School, now the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, before teaching science in New York and using photography
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Seymour School District Hosting Community Information Session Ahead of $15 Million Referendum
SEYMOUR, WI – The Seymour Community School District is preparing for an upcoming operational referendum that would allow the district to exceed state-imposed revenue limits by $5 million annually for three years. District Administrator Kellie Bohn says the district is working to provide residents with information about the referendum...
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Green Bay-area high school sports results for Monday, Oct. 12
GIRLS GOLF WIAA State Championships MADISON - Bay Port is in third place and Kaukauna is in sixth place in Division 1 after the first day of the state tournament at University Ridge. Divine Savior Holy Angels leads after shooting a 323. DeForest shot 331 and is in second place. Bay Port shot 336 and Kaukauna shot 346. McKenna Nelson of Beaver Dam leads Division 1 individuals after shooting a first-round 69. Emma Hudson of De Pere shot 75 and Madelyn Gicius of Bay Port also shot 75. Emma Cunningham of Green Bay Preble co-op opened with an 80. Emily Thoreson led Kaukauna in the first round with an 84. Seymour is in third place in Division 2 after shooting 359. Edgerton leads after a first-round team score of 342. Aubrey Molaison of Lake Country Lutheran shot 70 to lead Division 2 individuals. Morgan Lewis shot 85 to lead Seymour players in the first round. DIVISION 1 DIVINE SAVIOR HOLY ANGELS 323, DEFOREST 331, BAY PORT 336, WAUKESHA NORTH/SOUTH/WEST 336, HOMESTEAD 345, KAUKAUNA 346, ARROWHEAD 353, MIDDLETON 356, HARTFORD UNION 362, HUDSON 375, PRESCOTT 375, WESTOSHA CENTRAL 391 Top individuals: McKenna Nelson, Beaver Dam, 69; Brinley Goninen, DeForest, 71; Reagan