Contributed Photo Shawano Community High School students had a wonderful night at their “Enchanted Forest” prom on April 30. Noah Buss and Colleen McFarlane were crowned the 2016 Junior Prom king and queen, respectively. Others on the prom court were Julia Haarth, Sage Henning, Anika Klement, Sydney Utke, Alexi Wilber, Wyatt Block, Jack Hanauer, Griffin Rades, Dylan Sumnicht, Zach Wehmeyer. Escorts included Allie Senzig and Jared Tavernier. Shown, from left, are Zach Wehmeyer, Saige Henning, Wyatt Block, Allie Senzig, Griffin Rades, Alexis Wilber, Noah Buss, Colleen McFarlane, Jack Hanauer, Sydney Utke, Dylan Sumnicht, Anika Klement, Jared Tavernier and Julia Haarth.
Bonduel Elementary School
The fourth-graders spent Thursday in Madison. We toured the Henry Vilas Zoo, the Wisconsin Historical Museum and the Capitol. We were able to see many amazing creatures at the zoo, including the polar bear who put on a swimming show for us! At the museum we saw many exhibits from Wisconsin history including an Aztalan home, lead mine and trading post. Our tour guide at the state Capitol did a fabulous job informing the students about many of the beautiful paintings, skylights, etc. We toured many of the rooms, and we were even able to go out on the observation deck. We left at 8 a.m. and arrived back in Bonduel around 7 p.m. The students had a very active day! We’d like to thank our wonderful chaperones for volunteering to help. We’d also like to thank the PTO for helping fund a portion of the trip. It was an educationally exciting experience!
The first-grade classes at Bonduel Elementary School enjoyed a field trip to the Navarino Nature Center on Friday. Students participated in a pond study, habitat hike and forest floor study. During each of the three sections, students were actively engaged in learning experiences and given the opportunity to discover our local natural environment. During the habitat hike, students learned about the various plants and animals that live in the forest, swamp, bog and prairie habitats. The forest floor study allowed students to dig into leaf litter and fallen logs in search of pillbugs, sowbugs, termites, ants, spiders and other decomposers. The student’s favorite part of the day was the pond study. Students put on waders and immersed themselves into the pond habitat. Using nets, they were able to scoop and study the creatures living at the bottom of the pond. They caught and studied tadpoles, mosquito larvae, predaceous diving beetles, dragon fly nymphs and many other aquatic invertebrates. A special thanks to the amazing naturalists at the Navarino Nature Center for making our visit full of wonderful learning experiences. Their knowledge of our natural environment, wildlife and local habitats helped to bring learning alive and gave our students the chance to become naturalists themselves.
Shawano School District
Registration closes on May 15 for Shawano School District’s Project Inspire, an opportunity for educators to professionally develop skills over the summer. Project Inspire will be held from Aug. 1-5, and all area educators are invited to attend. Visit www.shawanoschools.com/district/Project_Inspire.cfm for information.
Shawano Community High School
The Shawano Community High School art show and orchestra concert will be held May 18. SCHS student art will be on display from 5-7 p.m. in the SCHS Commons. The concert will start at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.
The award-winning Shawano Jazz 1 and Shawano Showstoppers will present the annual “Last Dance” on Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m. in the SCHS auditorium. Dessert is served during the performance. Limited seating is available, so reserve your tickets today. Tickets are $10 and are available at the SCHS office, Charlie’s County Market and BMO Harris Bank.
The SCHS Spring Choir Concert will be held May 25, starting at 7 p.m. in the SCHS auditorium.
The annual Spring Plant Sale continues from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the agriculture department until the plants are gone. Plants include a variety of hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, veggies, and more, priced $1 to $20.
Shawano Community Middle School
The Shawano Community Middle School Super Cool Middle School Fair will be held from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday. SCMS students will feature a variety of their talents through special projects, artwork and more.
Olga Brener Intermediate School
Olga Brener’s Scholastic Book Fair will be held from 7:40 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 16 through May 19. The PTO will host the fair. Buy one book, get one free. Stock up for summer reading!
Olga Brener will host a Transition Night for future second-graders from 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 18. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend with their student. A building tour will be given at 5 p.m.
Hillcrest Primary/LEADS Charter
LEADS Charter School is still enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year. Register at the Hillcrest Primary/LEADS Charter School office, or find more information about new student registration at shawanoschools.com under the LEADS School tab.