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Turtles enjoy those two nice days we had in ALL OF APRIL!

Turtles enjoy those two nice days we had in ALL OF APRIL!

May 22, 2023

Remember those one or two days of warm weather in April? Considering how miserably cold and wet the month of April was you'd be forgiven if you did not. Students and staff weren't the only ones basking...

Save lives by preparing students for worst case scenarios

Save lives by preparing students for worst case scenarios

Jennifer Omernik March 14, 2023

Everyday around the world, individuals confront dangerous situations. They may face everything from natural disasters to people with malicious intentions. Some individuals have the knowledge to survive...

The winter blues descend upon us all

The winter blues descend upon us all

Emily Yenter March 14, 2023

Snowpiles, shoveling, scraping of windows, going to school in the dark, coming home in the dark, the bleakness of winter. By mid-Feb, and now finally March, many have grown  quite tired of it. Most...

Joining your local cross country team just might change your life

Joining your local cross country team just might change your life

Estella D. Brown October 19, 2022

 That first gut-wrenching half-mile run after the New Year, we’ve all been there; your muscles scream and your feet implore rest. While many people look at running as a painful exercise done by a minority...

Outdoor travel equipment planning for a mountain trekking camping trip on wooden background. Top view - vintage film grain filter effect styles

Wilderness Survival Guide part 1: Your Gear

Mick Pomeroy October 17, 2022

Imagine this: You're out hiking, and you get separated from your group. You can't find them, no matter how much searching you do. You then realize that you are lost. What do you do? If you answered, "Attempt...

Thoughts on school and summer

Otto Anglemyer October 17, 2022

Summer ends, school starts. School can be boring and a terrible waste of time, but when interviewed, students say it isn’t so bad, and summers actually aren’t all they are cracked up to be. Summer...

Spring showers bring May flowers

Jasmine Bertelson May 23, 2022
Blooming flowers arrive to spread joy, color
St. Patricks Day as it is celebrated locally and around the globe

St. Patrick’s Day as it is celebrated locally and around the globe

Leonie Chabbert March 15, 2022

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated differently locally and across the globe. It was originally celebrated in Ireland with religious services and feasts in honor of Saint Patrick.  Today, some attend...

The four leaf clover is green and reminds many about Saint Patricks Day.

What does it mean to be green?

Mia Cope March 15, 2022

The color green is a very intriguing color. Whenever people think of the color green, many different ideas come to mind. When people think of the color green, they may think of things like scenery...

Here comes the sun

‘Here comes the sun’

March 15, 2022

The Sun. The first thing seen in the morning and the last thing seen at night. Each day it provides light and productivity, harsh tan lines to those who don’t take necessary precautions, and warm summer...

A red-topped woodpecker goes to work on a dead tree branch.

Wisconsin’s birds landing soon on a feeder near you

Ty Schelvan March 15, 2022

Wisconsin is home to over 300 species of birds all across the state. From bald eagles to chickadees, Wisconsin has it all.  There are many different magnificent birds in Wisconsin. One of the most...

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