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Madison school leaders say student cell phone limits are effective
When he began his job in 2022, Principal Jeffrey Copeland heard from teachers at Sennett Middle School about a big problem. Students were pulling out their phones in class. Some made TikToks in the hallways. Hoping to end the issue, Copeland implemented a ban on phone use throughout the school...
Before removal, UW-Madison’s engineering hall statue was historic campus symbol
The Maquina fountain in Engineering Mall was erected in 1994. The sculpture was designed by UW alumnus William Conrad Severson. The Maquina fountain in Engineering Mall was erected in 1994. The sculpture was designed by UW alumnus William Conrad Severson. Máquina — a word which means machine in Spanish —...
Over 200 Former Wisconsin High School Football Standouts Will Suit Up In DI Football This Season
High school football heads into Week 2 of the regular season tonight in Wisconsin, meaning the next wave of college football hopefuls and commits have already begun their 2024 campaign. Last weekend, college football began with a teaser "Week 0" slate of games. The season kicks into full gear this...
Madison sees progress in principal retention
When the 2022 school year began, 19 of Madison's 52 public schools had a brand-new principal. Principal turnover — which can be caused by a number of factors, including promotions, district transfers and retirements — has been decreasing since then. It's good news for students, since a higher retention rate has been shown to positively impact academic achievement, school climate and teacher retention.
New UW-Madison protest policy ‘clearly unconstitutional,’ free speech expert says
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s new protest policy may be unconstitutional, a free speech and constitutional law expert told The Daily Cardinal Thursday. UW-Madison updated its protest policy Wednesday to include restrictions on “expressive activity” within 25 feet of university facility entrances, size limitations for signs in buildings, specific sound amplification restrictions and restrictions on protest activity during select times on campus areas.
Impact Christian Academy High School opens new building
Impact Christian Academy High School celebrated the opening of its new building in Verona, for the upcoming school year at an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 22 inside the Verona Athletic Center at 411 Prairie Heights Dr., Verona. Now in its second year, Impact Christian Academy High School is...
Prep football: Edgerton, Evansville, Clinton among week 2 winners
In week two of the high school football season on Friday night, Edgerton beat visiting Lomira 21-20 to improve to 2-0. Evansville pushed its record to 2-0 with a 21-19 home win over Brodhead/Juda. Gabe Bockhop finished 18-of-35 passing for 259 yards with three touchdowns, one interception for the Cardinals (0-2), who got 101 yards on 24 carries from Grayson Arn. ...
Summer back-to-school supply drives serve students in need
With Wisconsin students heading back to class, organizations around the state have been working to make sure kids have all the school supplies they need no matter their families’ financial circumstances. Groups hosted summer school supply drives, and have been holding back-to-school celebrations to hand out backpacks packed with...
It’s back to school time
Somehow, the summer break has come and gone, and Stoughton Area School District students are set to return to the classrooms on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Aside from summer school and activities, the students have been away since early June, but staff have been keeping busy in the new 2024-25 school year that officially kicked off July 1, including a few administrators with new roles for the 2024-25 year.
Monona Grove School District Shares Budget Update Resource Webpage
The City of Monona is sharing this District Budget update webpage with City residents at the request of the Monona Grove School District. Any questions regarding this information should be forwarded to the Monona Grove School District. A review of District finances by our new Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent has...
Rolling out the red carpet
The Verona Area School District (VASD) sure knows how to ring in a new school year. With less than a week until students return to classes, VASD rolled out its red carpet – an annual occasion – to welcome nearly 1,000 staff members back to school during the All Staff Convocation on Monday, Aug. 26 at the Verona Area High School (VAHS).
Girls tennis: Stoughton defeats Sauk Prairie in Badger Small dual
The Stoughton girls tennis team won a pair of three-set matches to beat Sauk Prairie 5-2 in a Badger Small Conference dual on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Stoughton High School. The Vikings won three of four singles matches, including at the top flight as Elizabeth Klitzke dropped just two games in a 6-2, 6-0 win over Addison Acker. At No. 2 singles, Stoughton’s Samantha’s Weber outlasted Gillian Fritsch 6-2, 3-6, 10-8. Stoughton’s Claire Orn defeated Stella Pacholke 6-0, 6-3 at No. 3 singles.
Deerfield football earns first win against Johnson Creek since 2009
The Deerfield football team knows all too well what Johnson Creek’s offense is going to do. The Bluejays, who rushed for over 3,000 yards last year, had 390 rushing yards against Deerfield last year in a 54-6 win. This year though, the Deerfield defense held strong. Holding on to a 14-12 halftime lead, the Demons...
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