🚂 All Aboard for “The Dinky” Centennial Celebration!
Join the Fennimore Railroad Historical Society on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the last run of “The Dinky” between Fennimore and Woodman.
📍 Fennimore Railroad Museum
🕙 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
🎤 Special program at 11:00 a.m.
Tour the museum, enjoy special displays, talk trains, share stories, and celebrate Fennimore’s railroad history. Everyone is welcome!
Join the Fennimore Railroad Historical Society on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the last run of “The Dinky” between Fennimore and Woodman.
📍 Fennimore Railroad Museum
🕙 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
🎤 Special program at 11:00 a.m.
Tour the museum, enjoy special displays, talk trains, share stories, and celebrate Fennimore’s railroad history. Everyone is welcome!
Happy National Superintendent Day! 🎉 Thank you to Mrs. Wonderling for her leadership, vision, and dedication to our students, staff, and community. Her work makes a difference every day. #NationalSuperintendentDay #ThankYou
Congratulations to our Fennimore Middle School Second Quarter All-Stars!
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the school year. Thank you to all the students who were nominated—your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. Keep up the great work!
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the school year. Thank you to all the students who were nominated—your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. Keep up the great work!
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Congratulations to three of our seventh-grade students who have been selected as finalists in the Creative Communications Fall Poetry Contest. These talented students now have the opportunity to become published poets in an upcoming poetry anthology.
Congratulations to Fennimore High School for being named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll! Fennimore had 44% of seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school, 35% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 11% of seniors who took five or more AP Exams!
Fennimore High School offers 7 AP courses and plans to add additional courses for the 2026-2027 school year! #EaglesSoar
Fennimore High School offers 7 AP courses and plans to add additional courses for the 2026-2027 school year! #EaglesSoar
Congrats to the students who preformed in the SWAL Honors Band this past weekend at Iowa-Grant. Directors Matthew Gregg and Aaron Cooley from UW-Platteville spent time with the students and conducted an amazing showcase of musical talent across our conference. Great Job Golden Eagles!
🏀 Hoops for Hope – Supporting Local Families 💜🧡🩷💛
The Darlington Hoops Club is hosting Hoops for Hope basketball games at the end of January to raise funds for three local individuals bravely fighting cancer. Proceeds will help support their everyday needs during this journey.
📅 Girls Hoops for Hope Night
🗓 Tuesday, January 27
🏀 Darlington vs. Fennimore Girls Basketball
🎟 During the Varsity game, fans can support the cause through:
• Basket raffles
• 50/50 tickets
• 80-second bucket pass at halftime
One of this year’s recipients is Krista Kruger, a mom from Cuba City, along with two young children who have strong connections to our area. The Darlington Hoops Club is also hosting a community BINGO event, with proceeds benefiting these same three individuals.
👕 Hoops for Hope T-Shirts
Darlington Varsity players will be wearing Hoops for Hope t-shirts, and Fennimore players, families, and community members are invited to order shirts as well. Shirts are available at cost ($11.50 each) in colors representing different cancer awareness ribbons:
• 💜 Purple – All cancers
• 🧡 Orange – Childhood cancers/Leukemia
• 💗 Pink – Breast cancer
• 💛 Gold/Yellow – Neuroblastoma
👉 Order shirts here:
https://darlingtonhoopsforhope26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
🎁 Donations Needed!
If you’re interested in donating an item or basket for the raffle, please reach out — your support is greatly appreciated.
Let’s come together for a great game and an even greater cause. 💜🧡🩷💛
The Darlington Hoops Club is hosting Hoops for Hope basketball games at the end of January to raise funds for three local individuals bravely fighting cancer. Proceeds will help support their everyday needs during this journey.
📅 Girls Hoops for Hope Night
🗓 Tuesday, January 27
🏀 Darlington vs. Fennimore Girls Basketball
🎟 During the Varsity game, fans can support the cause through:
• Basket raffles
• 50/50 tickets
• 80-second bucket pass at halftime
One of this year’s recipients is Krista Kruger, a mom from Cuba City, along with two young children who have strong connections to our area. The Darlington Hoops Club is also hosting a community BINGO event, with proceeds benefiting these same three individuals.
👕 Hoops for Hope T-Shirts
Darlington Varsity players will be wearing Hoops for Hope t-shirts, and Fennimore players, families, and community members are invited to order shirts as well. Shirts are available at cost ($11.50 each) in colors representing different cancer awareness ribbons:
• 💜 Purple – All cancers
• 🧡 Orange – Childhood cancers/Leukemia
• 💗 Pink – Breast cancer
• 💛 Gold/Yellow – Neuroblastoma
👉 Order shirts here:
https://darlingtonhoopsforhope26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
🎁 Donations Needed!
If you’re interested in donating an item or basket for the raffle, please reach out — your support is greatly appreciated.
Let’s come together for a great game and an even greater cause. 💜🧡🩷💛
Only 40 days left to order the 2026 Yearbook. All yearbooks will arrive in MAY this year to provide time for students to sign and share memories with classmates!
To order go to the link below or reach out to Mrs. Samantha Goss at the HS:
HS: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09290800
MS: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02186000
To order go to the link below or reach out to Mrs. Samantha Goss at the HS:
HS: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09290800
MS: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02186000
Middle School Calendar of Events
January 12-16
Monday, January 12
Tuesday, January 13
MSGBB @ Riverdale (4:15 PM)
Wednesday, January 14
Thursday, January 15
MSGBB vs. Boscobel (4:30 PM)
Friday, January 16
End of 2nd Quarter
M/W/F
*Stay tuned for upcoming strawberry sales from FFA members!
Sun. Jan 11
Dorian Choir at Luther College
Mon. Jan 12
Dorian Choir at Luther College
6:00 p.m. HS Boys Basketball vs Lancaster
6:00 p.m. Girls Wrestling @ Lancaster (van 4:30 pm)
Tue. Jan 13
CLEP Testing
6:00 p.m. HS Girls Basketball vs Riverdale (Parent’s Night)
Wed, Jan 14
7:30 p.m. FFA Alumni Meeting
Thur, Jan 15
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
HS Semester Exams
6:00 p.m. HS Boys Basketball @ Iowa Grant (Bus 5:00 p.m.)
FFA Degree Due
Fri. Jan 16
END OF 2ND QUARTER
HS Semester Exams
FFA National Scholarships Due
FFA Halftime Conference @ Stevens Point
5:00 p.m. HS Boys Wrestling Invite @ Home
6:00 p.m. HS Girls Basketball @ Cuba City (Bus 4:30 p.m.)
Honors Band @ Dubuque Univ (Leaving @ 7 a.m.)
Sat. Jan 17
FFA Halftime Conference @ Stevens Point
10:00 a.m. Girls Wrestling River Valley Invite
Dorian Choir at Luther College
Mon. Jan 12
Dorian Choir at Luther College
6:00 p.m. HS Boys Basketball vs Lancaster
6:00 p.m. Girls Wrestling @ Lancaster (van 4:30 pm)
Tue. Jan 13
CLEP Testing
6:00 p.m. HS Girls Basketball vs Riverdale (Parent’s Night)
Wed, Jan 14
7:30 p.m. FFA Alumni Meeting
Thur, Jan 15
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
HS Semester Exams
6:00 p.m. HS Boys Basketball @ Iowa Grant (Bus 5:00 p.m.)
FFA Degree Due
Fri. Jan 16
END OF 2ND QUARTER
HS Semester Exams
FFA National Scholarships Due
FFA Halftime Conference @ Stevens Point
5:00 p.m. HS Boys Wrestling Invite @ Home
6:00 p.m. HS Girls Basketball @ Cuba City (Bus 4:30 p.m.)
Honors Band @ Dubuque Univ (Leaving @ 7 a.m.)
Sat. Jan 17
FFA Halftime Conference @ Stevens Point
10:00 a.m. Girls Wrestling River Valley Invite
A group of Fennimore Students are headed to the 76th annual Dorian Vocal Festival!
Six of our talented students will travel to Luther College on January 11–12 to join hundreds of singers from across the region. This two-day festival welcomes nominated juniors and seniors to rehearse with Luther’s music faculty, take part in sectionals with fellow vocalists, and experience what it feels like to be part of a 950-voice choir.
The concert will be held on Sunday, January 12th at 5:00 PM on the Luther College campus. If you’re able, come celebrate the incredible work these students pour into their music. Congratulations students!
Six of our talented students will travel to Luther College on January 11–12 to join hundreds of singers from across the region. This two-day festival welcomes nominated juniors and seniors to rehearse with Luther’s music faculty, take part in sectionals with fellow vocalists, and experience what it feels like to be part of a 950-voice choir.
The concert will be held on Sunday, January 12th at 5:00 PM on the Luther College campus. If you’re able, come celebrate the incredible work these students pour into their music. Congratulations students!
Mrs. Reinke's Class teamed up with Mrs. Williams-Richter and Ms. Ferguson to create special gifts for their parents. The 2nd graders worked very hard to make their butterfly ornament using Milkweed seed pods and were excited to share their lovely creations at home. #fes #EaglesSoar
For more pics visit https://fcs.smugmug.com/2025-26-School-Year/Fennimore-Elementary-School-2025/2nd-Grade-2025-26/Butterflies
For more pics visit https://fcs.smugmug.com/2025-26-School-Year/Fennimore-Elementary-School-2025/2nd-Grade-2025-26/Butterflies
A look back at this year's senior class when they were sledding as 5th graders! Just think if all this rain we are getting today was snow? Are you happy or sad that the temperature is so warm? Drop a comment ⬇️ if you recognize anyone! #TBT #EaglesSoar
Congrats to our SWAL Honors Band attendees! 🎶
These talented musicians have been working hard and will represent Fennimore this weekend. The SWAL Honors Band Concert will take place Saturday, Jan. 10th at 4:00 PM at Iowa-Grant High School.
Come out and support our students as they perform alongside outstanding musicians from across the conference. It’s going to be a fantastic performance!
These talented musicians have been working hard and will represent Fennimore this weekend. The SWAL Honors Band Concert will take place Saturday, Jan. 10th at 4:00 PM at Iowa-Grant High School.
Come out and support our students as they perform alongside outstanding musicians from across the conference. It’s going to be a fantastic performance!
🌟 Teen of the Week! 🌟
We’re proud to recognize this week’s Teen of the Week, Shawn Jahnke-Fiedler, who was nominated for his hard work and positive attitude. His commitment to excellence makes a difference in our school community every day!
Help us celebrate Shawn's achievements and drop a congratulations below! ⬇️
#TeenOfTheWeek #EaglePride #FennimoreSchools #StudentSuccess
We’re proud to recognize this week’s Teen of the Week, Shawn Jahnke-Fiedler, who was nominated for his hard work and positive attitude. His commitment to excellence makes a difference in our school community every day!
Help us celebrate Shawn's achievements and drop a congratulations below! ⬇️
#TeenOfTheWeek #EaglePride #FennimoreSchools #StudentSuccess
This week's Class of the Week is Mrs. Streeter's First Grade Class. They have been so excited about all of the new things they have been learning! In Reading, they have been focusing on vowel teams and other phonics sounds to help them increase their oral fluency. They love to read and are so proud of the progress they've made! They also enjoyed making their own passports and have been having fun traveling around the world to different countries and learning about old time folktales. The main focus in Math has been using various strategies to help them become more confident with their addition and subtraction facts to 20. The students were also happy to see the first snow of the winter and have been thoroughly enjoying playing in it! They can't wait to see what new challenges and adventures await them in 2026! Keep up the great work, Mrs. Streeter's 1st graders!
Reminder: There is an early release tomorrow--Thursday, January 8, 2026.
7th Grade Families:
Next week, our 7th graders will be giving an informative speech during their English class! 🎤
Practicing at home can really help students feel more confident and prepared. If you’re able to encourage your child to rehearse their speech—maybe even present it to you—that support goes a long way.
Next week, our 7th graders will be giving an informative speech during their English class! 🎤
Practicing at home can really help students feel more confident and prepared. If you’re able to encourage your child to rehearse their speech—maybe even present it to you—that support goes a long way.
🎉 Congratulations to Our Spelling Bee Finalists and Participants! 🐝📚
We’re proud to celebrate all of our spelling bee participants for their courage, preparation, and love of words—great job to everyone who competed! 👏
A special congratulations goes to Min Griesel (8th grade) for winning the School Spelling Bee! 🏆 Min will represent our school at the Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by CESA 3. Best of luck—we’re cheering you on!
We’d also like to recognize Lily Griswold, our runner-up, for an outstanding performance. Well done! 🌟
We’re proud to celebrate all of our spelling bee participants for their courage, preparation, and love of words—great job to everyone who competed! 👏
A special congratulations goes to Min Griesel (8th grade) for winning the School Spelling Bee! 🏆 Min will represent our school at the Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by CESA 3. Best of luck—we’re cheering you on!
We’d also like to recognize Lily Griswold, our runner-up, for an outstanding performance. Well done! 🌟
Back from an extended break and ready to learn!
Mr. Carl’s class powered into their new Electricity and Magnetism unit with hands-on lab stations, exploring static electricity and sparked curiosity right from the start! 💡🔌
Mr. Carl’s class powered into their new Electricity and Magnetism unit with hands-on lab stations, exploring static electricity and sparked curiosity right from the start! 💡🔌
