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We are celebrating Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Our staff is incredible, and they make our schools shine. From classrooms to cafeterias, playgrounds to front offices, our staff light the way with heart, dedication and daily impact. Join us in thanking our staff–the stars who brighten our schools every day.

At the end of April, students from the Fond du Lac School District joined 1,000 participants from 30 districts at the 7th annual UW Oshkosh Mathematical Problem Solving Contest. The event challenged students with critical-thinking puzzles and offered a hands-on look at college life and academic programs. Middle School Highlights: -Chloe Chen (Sabish) earned a bronze medal. -Johnathan Lopez (Sabish) and Emma Potratz (STEM Academy) finished in the top 10% individually. -Two Sabish teams placed in the top 10%: -Team 1: Jonah Broennimann, Chloe Chen, Lexi Pagel, Jenevi Tial -Team 2: Patrick Bohlman, Friede Klopp, Felix Troicki, Finn Waidelich — also competed in the FACE OFF! game show. The STEM Academy team of Emma Town, Cricket Cowles, TR Block, Charle Wichowski narrowly missed the top 10% by just one point. High School Highlights: -Ethan Pagel (FHS) placed in the top 10% of the 10th-grade individual division. -FHS Teams: -Team 1: Ethan Pagel, Christopher Jackson, Christian Smith -Team 2: Samuel Polacek, Sayla Sheide, Lucy Waisanen STEM Academy team placed in the top 25%: -Jean Aufdenkamp, Michael Morris, Leland Jacobi, Lucas Stasson Students also explored math in real-world settings—like IV dosage calculations in nursing, weather balloon launches, and chemistry experiments—making it a well-rounded and engaging academic experience. View our full story on FDLsd.org/article/2185339

Families are invited to join us tonight, Tuesday, April 28, 2025, at 6:30p at the Goodrich Little Theater (72 W Ninth Street) for our Fifth Grade Band Concert! This exciting district-wide event follows last night’s outstanding Fifth Grade All Strings Orchestra Concert. Please enter on Ninth Street and park near the Aquatic Center. We encourage early arrival to allow time for parking and seating. All are welcome to attend and celebrate our students’ musical achievements.

Problem-solving and creativity in action! These students are using their imaginations and engineering skills to bring their Lego vision to life. What will they build next? #WeAreFondy #FondyChangesOutcomes #CreativeMinds #LegoFun #ProblemSolvers #FutureEngineers

Today, Friday, April 25, 2025, Lakeshore students joined the City of Fond du Lac in celebrating Arbor Day by learning from local foresters about the importance of trees and how this day supports a better future. Thanks to Festival Foods for donating a tree and seedlings for students to plant. A little rain couldn’t hold back our students, who proudly planted the tree at Lakeside Park as part of the celebration. The City was also recognized with its 37th Tree City USA Award.

The future is bright, and it's right here in our classrooms! ✨ This beautiful handprint wreath, made by Miss Friess's students, reminds us that every child holds the potential to shape the world. We're so proud of our students and dedicated educators who inspire them every day. #FutureLeaders #StudentArt #WeAreFondy #SchoolPride #OurStudentsOurFuture

Congratulations to FHS choir students Victoria Dietenberger, James Greicar and Macey Scoresby on their selection to the 2025 Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Honors Mixed Choir. They join 100 of Wisconsin’s top student vocalists chosen from over 1,600 statewide auditions. Their hard work and talent will be showcased this October at the Wisconsin State Music Conference in Madison.

It may look like we’re just playing Twister…and yep, you’re right! Sometimes the brain just needs a little break from all the learning.” #Fondy #FondyChangesOutcomes #FondDuLac #CardinalFamily

We are still reminiscing about the magic of our Night of Silence performance, and even though it has only been a few months, we can’t help but feel excited for next year’s unforgettable show! #Music #Fondy #FondyChangesOutcomes #FondDuLac #CardinalFamily

Let’s see if this post gets a REACTION! (science joke intended.) #Science #PeriodicTableOfElements#Fondy #FondyChangesOutcomes #FondDuLac #CardinalFamily

Spring spirit was alive at STEM Academy this week with a creative and competitive twist — an all-school egg knocking tournament. Each student was given a random hardboiled egg, which they decorated before competing. The competition began in classrooms, where students went head-to-head using both the pointed and rounded sides of their eggs to determine class champions. Later in the week, class winners advanced to a grand championship round to crown all-school champions for both the pointed-side and rounded-side contests. It was a festive way to celebrate the season, bring students together and enjoy some friendly competition.

At Lakeshore, students are given opportunities to hone their leadership skills daily with opportunities like the buddy system, where older students are paired with younger ones for activities like crafts and reading. Lanson’s buddy is in second grade, and Lanson is proud to know he is making a difference by setting a positive example and preparing his buddy to be a future mentor. #FutureMentor #Fondy #BuddySystem #FondyChangesOutcomes

At Fondy, we believe everyone deserves to experience kindness–and a lot of it! We challenge YOU to throw kindness like confetti today and every day. #Fondy #FondyChangesOutcomes #FondDuLac #CardinalFamily #KindnessMatters

We are pleased to announce Steven Rosencrans as an assistant principal at Fond du Lac High School. Mr. Rosencrans has been serving as an interim assistant principal for the 2024-25 school year and previously taught English at the high school for seven years. “Mr. Rosencrans has shown strong leadership and a clear commitment to student success as interim assistant principal,” said Matt Steinbarth, Chief Academic Officer and incoming Superintendent. “His familiarity with the high school and his ability to build positive relationships make him a valuable part of our leadership team.” We are excited to have our 2025-26 leadership team in place and look forward to continuing our dedication to changing outcomes for our students.

We are pleased to announce that Nathan Brunnbauer has been promoted to Assistant Principal at Sabish Middle School. He has served as a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) at Parkside Elementary for the last three years. "Mr. Brunnbauer brings a strong commitment to student growth and a proven leadership ability," said Matt Steinbarth, Chief Academic Officer and incoming Superintendent. “We are confident that he will make an impact at Sabish Middle School, and we are proud to support his continued leadership journey." Mr. Brunnbauer has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Lakeland University and a Master of Educational Leadership from Marian University.

Tomorrow’s the day. Nearly 1,000 student singers from every Fond du Lac School District school will unite for our Districtwide Choral Festival — a powerful celebration of music, connection, and community. Today, we welcomed Dr. Zachary Durlam from UW-Milwaukee through our Artist in Residency program. After working with our high school choirs yesterday, he led inspiring, hands-on workshops with our elementary and middle school students. His passion and energy have elevated the entire week. Join us Saturday, April 12, from 4–5p in the Fond du Lac High School Fieldhouse for a concert that brings our district together in song.

Your future engineer learns here. #FutureEngineer #Fondy #FondyChangesOutcomes #FondDuLac #CardinalFamily

Kindergarten Teacher Kim Trent is changing outcomes. Her students may be small, but they are mighty. Kim doesn’t underestimate their capabilities. Instead, she recognizes they are capable of amazing things. “Right now, I am setting one-on-one personal, individualized learning goals for my kindergarten students. A lot of people think that kindergarteners can't do that, that they're too young. They can't have goals and do goal setting. But here’s the thing: they can,” Kim says. “They're so excited when they do it. For example, they're coloring in their graph to show how many letters they've learned, and when they meet their goals, they're so excited that they hold up their graph so I can take a picture and share it with their parents.” #Fondy #FondyChangesOutcomes #FondDuLac #CardinalFamily

Don't forget the most important school supply: a big smile! #FondyChangesOutcomes #SmilingStudents #CardinalFamily #FondDuLac