Tag: Education

Norbert Rich School Forest Story Hike Trail

Posted on Oct 2, 2023 by

Winneconne students are able to combine exercise, outdoor recreation, and literacy through a story hike trail thanks to a grant from the Winneconne Area Education Fund. The recreation trail, located at the Norbert Rich School Forest, is a designated hiking trail that has 18 permanent structures along the course of the trail, each featuring pages […]

Supporting Student and Staff Well-Being

Posted on Aug 10, 2023 by

Schools play a critical role in getting kids the help they need. Many have hired mental health professionals to provide counseling during the school day, launched programs to reduce the stigma attached to mental health conditions, and introduced mental wellness screening. The School District of Omro has done all of this and gone one step further by providing education and self-care supports for teachers.

Ripon Education Foundation Awards Students $43,000 in Scholarships

Posted on Jun 28, 2023 by

The Ripon Education Foundation (REF) has awarded a total of $43,000 in scholarships to 27 Ripon High School graduates. Photo by Ric Damn A community-based volunteer committee chose the following recipients based on outstanding work in the classroom, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement: Ripon High School Ariana Arnetveit: $500 — Ripon Education Foundation Lottery Scholarship, […]

Winneconne Foundation Awards Students $44,800 in Scholarships

Posted on Jun 28, 2023 by

The Winneconne Area Community Foundation has awarded a total of $44,800 in scholarships to 38 Winneconne High School graduates. Students received scholarships on May 10 during the presentation ceremony. A community-based volunteer committee chose the following recipients based on outstanding work in the classroom, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement: Dana Berger: $500 – Judith Gruszynske […]

Foundation Awards Omro Students $55,100 in Scholarships

Posted on Jun 28, 2023 by

The Omro Area Scholarship and Education Foundation has awarded a total of $55,100 in scholarships to 30 Omro High School graduates. A community-based volunteer committee chose the following recipients based on outstanding work in the classroom, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement: Kalei Allison: $750 — Maurice J. Schoenbechler Scholarship Zulema Belnap: $2,500 – Peggy Wagner […]