Next up for our CTE spotlight.....Emi McCarville! Special shoutout to Nook Spring Farms for helping to make this youth apprenticeship opportunity possible.
This Saturday, our musicians will be performing in Juda for the first level of Solo/Ensemble. We will start with our middle schoolers.
Middle School Band and Choir Solo & Ensemble Festival Participants
Band: Tristan Olson ( Piano Solo), Calla Stateler (Flute Solo), and Simon Paust (Tuba Solo).
Choir: Tierney Olson [Solo], Chase Schutte [Solo], Maddy Turnquist [Trio], Calla Stateler [Solo X 2], Brooklyn Muench [Trio], and Maddy Meddaugh [Trio]
Good Luck!!!
cred: B. Johnsrud
The Argyle School District is doing a fundraiser on Feb. 22nd, the night Argyle boys play Pec boys. The fundraiser is: Argyle vs. Pecatonica Larry Dearth Strong - Hooping For One Cause 2024. Here is the link to order your apparel:
https://larrydearthstronghoop24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
8th Annual Dodging Cancer Dodgeball Tournament!
Special shoutout to these amazing bus drivers! Thank you for all you do!
Our CTE spotlight shines brightly on Wyatt McGowan! Thanks to Hilliard Concrete and Maddrell Excavating for partnering with us. #PecatonicaProud
Staff Spotlight Monday!
Around 95% of young people between the ages of 13–17 use at least one social media platform. More than one-third of those report using social media nearly constantly. There are many potential benefits of social media use in youths. Social media platforms can provide a positive connection and sense of community with others who share abilities, identities, and interests. However, use of social media can have potential negative impacts. A recent study published by the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) found that young people between the ages of 12 and 15 who spend more than 3 hours a day using social media are twice as likely to experience issues with their mental health, including symptoms of anxiety and depression. It may also lead to them internalizing issues. Come join us to learn some tips on how you can support your student's mental health in the era of social media.
CTE Spotlight.....Talen Havens! Thanks to Cole McCloskey for giving our students this opportunity. #PecatonicaProud
Here is the link for the Argyle-Pec Girls Basketball Conference Champs Store https://argylepecgbbchamp24.itemorder.com/. The store is open through Sunday night February 11th, with plans to have everything delivered by next Wednesday or Thursday.
Staff Spotlight Monday!
February is Career and Technical Education Month! All month long we'll be highlighting our students as they engage in CTE learning throughout our communities. First up....Carson Kurschner! Special shoutout to Woodford State Bank for providing this opportunity to our students. #VikingNation
At a special meeting of the Pecatonica School Board, held on January 29, 2024, construction sub contractor bids were approved. We are thrilled to share that even through the bidding process, we are still trending under budget. Two hundred ninety six companies were invited to bid on our project. One hundred seventy-two companies reviewed our project and fifty-nine companies ultimately submitted bids. Per board policy, we were able to secure a minimum of two bids for each area of construction and/or renovation. To view a summary of the bidding process, please click below.
https://www.pecatonica.k12.wi.us/page/referendum-project
Game Day!!
If you can't make it to the game, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/c/RiverRidgeAthleticDepartment
Staff Spotlight Monday
Due to icy road conditions, Pecatonica Schools will be closed today, January 23rd.
Due to icy road conditions, Pecatonica Schools will have a 2 hour delay.
The Pecatonica Area School District is now taking applications for two positions within its Food Service Department at Pecatonica Middle School/High School. Both positions are eligible to receive benefits (health, dental, life, long-term disability). The District also offers a $5,000 taxable annuity payment annually for employees who do not take health insurance.
Position: 8 hours per day (6:30–3:00)
Position: 6 hours per day (7:30-2:00)
Pay is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience but will not be less than $16.00 per hour.
To apply, please visit WECAN
8 hour position - https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/195999
6 hour position - https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/Edit/196000
Application deadline is Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Roy Ruegsegger was honored today at the 2024 Wisconsin State Education Convention for his 30 years of service as a school board member for Pecatonica Schools. Thanks for your service Roy! #VikingNation #PecatonicaProud
Congrats to Pecatonica Elementary School! #PecatonicaProud
PES is receiving national recognition through an Advocacy in Action award, presented by Music for All. The award is in the Elementary Excellence Category and it was presented for our “Cardio Drumming” programming and overall strategy of the music department. Only 7 schools across the country are receiving this recognition. Special shout out to Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. Luebbert for brining cardio drumming to PES!
PES will be featured on Music for All’s Advocacy in Action Archive, where our
event and ideas will be available for music educators to emulate around the country. To learn more please visit https://advocacy.musicforall.org/recipient/cardio-drumming/
The Advocacy in Action awards are presented each year in seven categories:
Community Involvement, Decision-Maker Engagement, Elementary Excellence,
Innovative Fundraising, Marketing and Promotion, Parent/Booster Support and Student Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention.
The Advocacy in Action Awards recognize and celebrate the commitment of school
administrators, community leaders, teachers and parents who believe in music
education and are advocating to ensure that it is part of a comprehensive education for all children.
