Tag: Winneconne Community School District

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 […]

2023 Partner in Philanthropy Awards

Posted on Sep 25, 2023 by

We are thrilled to announce and celebrate our two outstanding Partner in Philanthropy Award winners for 2023! Congratulations, Dr. Barbara Herzog and Donald Hansen! Dr. Barbara Herzog: Barb has not only served as a guiding light in our community but has also been a dedicated champion of public education and the well-being of our youth. […]

An Evening of Jazz

Posted on Jun 5, 2023 by

In honor of the Winneconne Area Community Foundation’s 10th anniversary this year, we are highlighting 10 different investments made in our community. One of those was a grant for Water City Jazz Orchestra to work directly with students. Winneconne Middle School and High School jazz band and choir students had the opportunity to work with […]

Looking Towards the Future

Posted on Aug 20, 2019 by

Setting up students for future success includes teaching them relevant and in-demand skills to better prepare them for higher education and the 21st century. One approach that many schools have taken, including the Winneconne Community School District, is incorporating STEAM into their curriculum. STEAM is the educational approach of using science, technology, engineering, arts and […]

Student’s Mental Health Top Priority in Winneconne

Posted on Dec 28, 2016 by

School district among six nonprofits to receive Foundation support WINNECONNE, Wis. – For the first time this spring, the Winneconne Community School District will implement wellness screening for ninth graders to help identify mental health issues and provide support for families. The district has partnered with the Samaritan Counseling Center to provide wellness screening, which […]

Grants support programs, projects in Winneconne schools

Posted on Nov 26, 2014 by

WINNECONNE, Wis. – Local students will experience new learning opportunities this school year thanks to grants from the Winneconne Area Community Foundation. “We are fortunate that our teachers are creative and willing to explore new ideas that will enhance our students’ educational experiences,” says Peggy Larson, administrator of the Winneconne Community School District. “These grants […]