about stem academy
Co-Curricular: Clubs and Activities
Joining school-sponsored clubs and activities offers students vital benefits for their overall growth. These activities allow students to pursue interests and talents outside of their regular studies, providing avenues for creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership. They also foster social connections and a sense of community. By supporting these clubs, schools contribute to students' intellectual, social, and emotional development. Our clubs are integrated into the school year and meet once a month, a total of nine times, during "Club Days." All students participate in these clubs, which are organized in multi-age groups based on shared interests. These clubs meet during shortened class periods from 1:55 to 3:25. Currently, they include the Baking Club, Model UN, Yearbook Club, Chess Club, High School E-Sports Club, Book Club, Tabletop (Board Game) Club, 3D Design Studies, Strategy Games, and the Sports Club. These offerings may vary from year to year depending on student interest. Outside of regular school hours, we offer the Lego Robotics, Choir Club, and Volleyball Club. Other extracurricular sports, such as Cross Country and Travel Teams, will have students join their home school teams. Wrestling is an all-district team, while students interested in track can join the Sabish/STEM team.
Co-Curricular: Clubs and Activities
Joining school-sponsored clubs and activities offers students vital benefits for their overall growth. These activities allow students to pursue interests and talents outside of their regular studies, providing avenues for creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership. They also foster social connections and a sense of community. By supporting these clubs, schools contribute to students' intellectual, social, and emotional development. Our clubs are integrated into the school year and meet once a month, a total of nine times, during "Club Days." All students participate in these clubs, which are organized in multi-age groups based on shared interests. These clubs meet during shortened class periods from 1:55 to 3:25. Currently, they include the Baking Club, Model UN, Yearbook Club, Chess Club, High School E-Sports Club, Book Club, Tabletop (Board Game) Club, 3D Design Studies, Strategy Games, and the Sports Club. These offerings may vary from year to year depending on student interest. Outside of regular school hours, we offer the Lego Robotics, Choir Club, and Volleyball Club. Other extracurricular sports, such as Cross Country and Travel Teams, will have students join their home school teams. Wrestling is an all-district team, while students interested in track can join the Sabish/STEM team.
Co-Curricular: Fine Arts
The Fine Arts department enhances student lives with music, theater and art education from elementary through high school. Programs cater to participants, performers and audiences alike. Elementary students partake in music, band, orchestra and choir. Middle school students delve into theater with plays and musicals. High schoolers have access to a premier Performing Arts Center and can pursue advanced courses, including AP and dual-enrollment college classes. Their ensembles perform at a college level, often working with external partners and premiering works from acclaimed composers. Moreover, high school students enjoy national and international travel opportunities. Our theater program offers musicals and plays, honing both performance and technical skills. We view every student as an artist, deserving of creative outlets. Our art education spans kindergarten through 12th grade, offering exhibitions, quality materials and diverse courses from traditional to digital art. This prepares students for advanced education and careers, supplemented by art trips and museum visits.
Belonging
The Fond du Lac School District fosters an inclusive learning environment to support a diverse learning community. Various events, such as cultural events and affinity groups, ensure every student feels valued and finds unique personal and educational growth opportunities. Cultural events enrich students' understanding of global diversity, while affinity groups offer vital support networks, promoting a sense of belonging and community. Such efforts underscore the district's commitment to educational equity, providing each and every student with the resources they need to thrive. Furthermore, we lead in mental health support with our Fondy Cares (school-based mental health) program, enhancing the emotional well-being of our employees and families through LeapCare. We also offer community services, such as the Bridging Brighter Smiles program.
Career Connections
The Fond du Lac School District offers unique educational pathways for post-graduation success, highlighted by three academies at Fond du Lac High School: ACE, Healthcare and REM. These academies aim to equip students for architecture, construction, engineering, healthcare and manufacturing careers through practical experience and partnerships with colleges and local businesses. Additionally, the district's youth apprenticeships in fields like healthcare and technology, supported by community and academic collaborations, provide real-world skills and opportunities for students to earn and learn. Through these programs, students gain the chance to earn post-secondary credits, secure apprenticeships and obtain advanced certificates, ensuring they are well-prepared for future careers and further education.
Co-Curricular: Athletics
Co-curricular athletics provide a dynamic and supportive setting for student-athletes, promoting teamwork and development. Aiming for excellence, inclusivity and safety, the program nurtures respect, responsibility, perseverance and leadership, highlighting the significance of dedication in sports. Middle school students can engage in cross country, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track and dance. High school offerings include fall sports such as football, girls' golf, girls' swim/dive, girls' tennis, cross country, boys' soccer and volleyball. Winter sports comprise girls and boys basketball, boys and girls hockey, boys swim/dive and wrestling. Spring brings opportunities in track, softball, baseball, girls' soccer, boys' golf and boys' tennis. Additional activities are available for younger students and through community/youth partnerships via our Community Education and Recreation Department.
Co-Curricular: Fine Arts
The Fine Arts department enhances student lives with music, theater and art education from elementary through high school. Programs cater to participants, performers and audiences alike. Elementary students partake in music, band, orchestra and choir. Middle school students delve into theater with plays and musicals. High schoolers have access to a premier Performing Arts Center and can pursue advanced courses, including AP and dual-enrollment college classes. Their ensembles perform at a college level, often working with external partners and premiering works from acclaimed composers. Moreover, high school students enjoy national and international travel opportunities. Our theater program offers musicals and plays, honing both performance and technical skills. We view every student as an artist, deserving of creative outlets. Our art education spans kindergarten through 12th grade, offering exhibitions, quality materials and diverse courses from traditional to digital art. This prepares students for advanced education and careers, supplemented by art trips and museum visits.
Belonging
The Fond du Lac School District fosters an inclusive learning environment to support a diverse learning community. Various events, such as cultural events and affinity groups, ensure every student feels valued and finds unique personal and educational growth opportunities. Cultural events enrich students' understanding of global diversity, while affinity groups offer vital support networks, promoting a sense of belonging and community. Such efforts underscore the district's commitment to educational equity, providing each and every student with the resources they need to thrive. Furthermore, we lead in mental health support with our Fondy Cares (school-based mental health) program, enhancing the emotional well-being of our employees and families through LeapCare. We also offer community services, such as the Bridging Brighter Smiles program.
Career Connections
The Fond du Lac School District offers unique educational pathways for post-graduation success, highlighted by three academies at Fond du Lac High School: ACE, Healthcare and REM. These academies aim to equip students for architecture, construction, engineering, healthcare and manufacturing careers through practical experience and partnerships with colleges and local businesses. Additionally, the district's youth apprenticeships in fields like healthcare and technology, supported by community and academic collaborations, provide real-world skills and opportunities for students to earn and learn. Through these programs, students gain the chance to earn post-secondary credits, secure apprenticeships and obtain advanced certificates, ensuring they are well-prepared for future careers and further education.
Co-Curricular: Athletics
Co-curricular athletics provide a dynamic and supportive setting for student-athletes, promoting teamwork and development. Aiming for excellence, inclusivity and safety, the program nurtures respect, responsibility, perseverance and leadership, highlighting the significance of dedication in sports. Middle school students can engage in cross country, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track and dance. High school offerings include fall sports such as football, girls' golf, girls' swim/dive, girls' tennis, cross country, boys' soccer and volleyball. Winter sports comprise girls and boys basketball, boys and girls hockey, boys swim/dive and wrestling. Spring brings opportunities in track, softball, baseball, girls' soccer, boys' golf and boys' tennis. Additional activities are available for younger students and through community/youth partnerships via our Community Education and Recreation Department.