Before spring break, fourth grade students participated in a presentation on the Civil War. The Thyrens have been Civil War reenactors for 25 years and have provided presentations to schools for 13 years. This year Barbara and Kristina shared what life was like during the time of the Civil War (1861-1865).
The students learned a lot about the Civil War during the presentation. They learned that children only went to school for six years. Each family had one slate to share during the day. Children also made their own toys to play with. Women dressed in layers that included hoop skirts. They also had dresses for different things they did such as cooking or going to town. The women had many responsibilities in daily living including sewing all the clothes. Soldiers did various trainings at Camp Randall in Madison to be ready to serve in the war. The process of loading the rifle included using their teeth to open the gunpowder before pouring it into the barrel, then they packed it tight and put the bullet in. Soldiers put a bayonet on the end of their rifles and ran at the enemy to scare them off. The food they ate included hardtack, pork and anything else they could find. Thank You, Thyrens for sharing your knowledge with our students! #fes #EaglesSoar
Today, on Paraprofessionals Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible paraprofessionals at Fennimore Community Schools!
Your dedication, guidance, and unwavering support make a lasting impact on our students every day. Thank you for all that you do to inspire and uplift our school community!
This week's Class of the Week is Mrs. Streeter's First Grade Class. These first graders have been working so hard. They have been learning lots of new sounds, vocabulary words, tricky words, and different ways to help them be successful in their reading and writing. In math, they have been learning to identify the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter, and the value of each coin. In CKLA Knowledge, they have been learning about some Ancient Civilizations and how different life was many, many years ago. Mrs. Streeter's students are so excited that spring has arrived and that means warmer weather and enjoying more fun times and continued learning with their classmates! It has been a wonderful year! Keep up the great work 1st graders!
Congrats to the FBLA Organization on a great State Conference this week...placing 4th place overall in the Small Schools Division and qualifying 9 students for Nationals this Summer. Full results will be posted soon. Way to go FBLA. #eaglepride #FHSFBLA
Time is running out to get your custom gear from the 2025 Entrepreneurship Class. Order by April 2nd at https://goldencanteen.square.site/. #eaglepride
Mark your calendars! Spring Fling at FES will be held one week from tonight, Thursday, April 3rd.
Please note: The elementary school elevator will be under construction. People who need access to the lower level who are unable to use the stairs will use the 5th grade entrance (west) doors. Parking will be available at the north end of the school. #fes #EaglesSoar
Exciting News!
We are thrilled to announce that our very own junior, Dalton Linneman, has been selected to participate in the 2025 Wisconsin State FFA Honors Band! This prestigious ensemble comprises talented musicians from across the state who will showcase their skills at both the State FFA Convention and the Wisconsin State Fair.
Dalton's dedication and hard work have earned him a spot among Wisconsin's finest young musicians. Please join us in congratulating him on this remarkable achievement!
Congratulations to the 2025 Fennimore High School prom court!
Back row: Trenton Tollefson, Casey Dresen, Griffin Fry, Madden Crubel, Payton Chappell, Corey Dresen
Front row: Kylee Mumm, Jessa Engelhart, Kamryn Loy, Rhiannon Nelson-Hahn, Rhylinn Seitz, Peyton Lendosky
Prom will be on Saturday, April 5th from 8:00 - 11:30 with Grand March happening at 9:00.
Our elementary school celebrated "Dress as Someone Famous" Day last Friday! Students transformed into their favorite celebrities, athletes, and characters, filling our classrooms with fun and excitement. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this a great day! #EaglesSoar #FES
For more pictures visit https://fcs.smugmug.com/2024-25-School-Year/Fennimore-Elementary-School-2024-25/Activities-Elementary-School-2024-25/Famous-Dress-day
Fennimore Schools is currently accepting applications for Bus Drivers for the 2025-26 school year. Please check out the image or go to our website under District-Employment for more details. #fes #EaglesSoar
As part of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program at the elementary school, students have been earning tokens for following our school rules, which they can redeem for books from our book vending machine. This initiative has been a fantastic way to encourage reading and reinforce good behavior! #fes #EaglesSoar
The Fennimore Forensics team attended the District meet last Saturday, March 15th, at Barneveld. The team consists of 39 students, and all 32 students that attended, have advanced to the State Festival! 7 students are still waiting for the results of the virtual event. The State Festival takes place at UW-Madison on April 11th. Great job Golden Eagles, and good luck at State!
For more photos visit: https://fcs.smugmug.com/2024-25-School-Year/Fennimore-High-School-2024-25/Co-curricular-High-School-2024-25/Forensics-2025/District-Competition-24-25
Fennimore School's Spring Break is Monday, March 24th through Friday, March 28th. School resumes on Monday, March 31st. Enjoy your break! #fes #EaglesSoar
Earlier this week our 5th and 7th grade girls traveled to UW-Platteville for the Pioneering Your Future in STEM event. Each year, the UWP Women in STEM program hosts this event focusing on career exploration for girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Our students had a great day learning about all the future career possibilities for women in STEM. #fes #EaglesSoar
Don't miss out on the fun! FES Student Council's special dress-up day is tomorrow, Friday, March 21st. Come dressed as your favorite famous person! Who will you be? #fes #EaglesSoar
Ever wondered how many monsters tall you are? Our first graders did! They measured a friend in monster units and then compared and graphed the class data. They did a little math, a little measuring, and had a whole lot of fun! #fes #EaglesSoar
Time to order your HS or MS Yearbook. Go to Jostens.com/yearbook to select your school and place your order. Order by 5/23/25. All books will be delivered in August. #yearbook #memories #eaglepride
Mrs. Williams-Richter recently visited Mrs. Reinke's classroom to read the book entitled The Button Box by Margarette Reid. Mrs. WR also shared her button collection. Students were surprised to learn that buttons once were made from wood, deer horns and shells. Some of the shell buttons were made from clam shells collected locally from the Mississippi River. The highlight of the day for many students was learning how to make a button hum on a string. The students thought this book definitely deserved to bow before they gave it a nice round of applause! #fes #EaglesSoar
Last week, the fourth graders embarked on an exciting field trip to Madison, where they had the opportunity to visit the Veterans' Museum and the State Capitol. At the Veterans' Museum, students learned about Wisconsin's significant involvement in various wars, including the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. This immersive experience deepened their understanding of the sacrifices made by our veterans. Following their time at the museum, the students explored the State Capitol, where they visited the Supreme Court room, the Assembly's room, the Senate's room, and the Governor's Conference room. This field trip is a great way to enrich student's knowledge of Wisconsin's history and inspire a greater appreciation for civic engagement and the democratic process. #fes #EaglesSoar
For more pictures visit https://fcs.smugmug.com/2024-25-School-Year/Fennimore-Elementary-School-2024-25/4th-Grade-2024-25/Capital-Field-Trip
