Tomorrow is the final day of Red Ribbon Week! Say boo to drugs! Students can show off their Halloween spirit by dressing up in their favorite costumes.
A few reminders:
🎃Students should bring their costumes to school and change into them after lunch, unless told different by the homeroom teacher.
🎃Please make sure costumes are school-appropriate - no toy weapons permitted.
Let’s finish Red Ribbon Week with some spooky fun! #fes #EaglesSoar
A few reminders:
🎃Students should bring their costumes to school and change into them after lunch, unless told different by the homeroom teacher.
🎃Please make sure costumes are school-appropriate - no toy weapons permitted.
Let’s finish Red Ribbon Week with some spooky fun! #fes #EaglesSoar
Based on a suggestion from friends, Wally Byrne, special education teacher at Fennimore Elementary School, has passed along “Finn’s Rule” school bus safety information cards to Fennimore Community School District bus drivers, safety leaders and teaching staff.
“Finn’s Rule” safety card came about due to tragic circumstances. 5-year-old Finn Katona, died on Jan. 2, 2025, after falling and being run over by a school bus during a routine bus transfer in the school parking lot of Silver Spring Intermediate School in Sussex.
In effort to help make sure something like else would never happen to another family, Finn’s parent’s, Ally Katona and Zach Katona, worked with the School Bus Safety Company, a school bus training facility, to provide school districts with the “Finn’s Rule” laminated cards.
Over 130,000 laminated reminder cards featuring Finn’s first-day-of-school photo (in his Captain America t-shirt) and danger zone diagrams are currently being distributed to school bus drivers nationwide.
The cards remind bus drivers to strictly check bus danger zones (blind spots around the vehicle), count children, and exercise heightened caution before pulling away, particularly during high-risk student loading, unloading, and transfer times.
Byrne, who also is on bus duty at the elementary school, recently received the “Finn’s Rule” cards and will be distributing those throughout the school district.
Additionally, through the School Bus Safety Company, Fennimore School bus drivers, staff, etc., will have access to updated safety training via free webinars.
Apply for your own cards here ➡️ https://schoolbussafetyco.com/finns-rule-information-cards/
Watch interview with Finn's parents ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBNwnYJdeNU
Let's all work together to prevent such future tragedies.
#SchoolBusSafety #FinnsRule
“Finn’s Rule” safety card came about due to tragic circumstances. 5-year-old Finn Katona, died on Jan. 2, 2025, after falling and being run over by a school bus during a routine bus transfer in the school parking lot of Silver Spring Intermediate School in Sussex.
In effort to help make sure something like else would never happen to another family, Finn’s parent’s, Ally Katona and Zach Katona, worked with the School Bus Safety Company, a school bus training facility, to provide school districts with the “Finn’s Rule” laminated cards.
Over 130,000 laminated reminder cards featuring Finn’s first-day-of-school photo (in his Captain America t-shirt) and danger zone diagrams are currently being distributed to school bus drivers nationwide.
The cards remind bus drivers to strictly check bus danger zones (blind spots around the vehicle), count children, and exercise heightened caution before pulling away, particularly during high-risk student loading, unloading, and transfer times.
Byrne, who also is on bus duty at the elementary school, recently received the “Finn’s Rule” cards and will be distributing those throughout the school district.
Additionally, through the School Bus Safety Company, Fennimore School bus drivers, staff, etc., will have access to updated safety training via free webinars.
Apply for your own cards here ➡️ https://schoolbussafetyco.com/finns-rule-information-cards/
Watch interview with Finn's parents ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBNwnYJdeNU
Let's all work together to prevent such future tragedies.
#SchoolBusSafety #FinnsRule
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
FENNIMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICТANNUAL MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING
FENNIMORE ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA
FENNIMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICТANNUAL MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING
FENNIMORE ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA
🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🎟️
Get ready to travel back in time with Fennimore High School's production of Back to the 80's! 🎶
Tickets are officially on sale in the High School Office! Don't miss this totally rad musical filled with familiar songs, colorful characters and plenty of 80's nostalgia!
📅 November 6 & 7, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Fennimore HS Gymnasium
🎟️ Pre-Sale: $7 Adults | $5 Students
🎟️ At the Door: $10 Adults | $7 Students
Grab your tickets early and join us for a totally awesome show! 🎸
Get ready to travel back in time with Fennimore High School's production of Back to the 80's! 🎶
Tickets are officially on sale in the High School Office! Don't miss this totally rad musical filled with familiar songs, colorful characters and plenty of 80's nostalgia!
📅 November 6 & 7, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Fennimore HS Gymnasium
🎟️ Pre-Sale: $7 Adults | $5 Students
🎟️ At the Door: $10 Adults | $7 Students
Grab your tickets early and join us for a totally awesome show! 🎸
On Tuesday, FES students rounded up their best western gear for Red Ribbon Week! From cowboy hats and boots to bandanas and western spirit, students showed their support for making healthy choices and staying drug free. #fes #EaglesSoar #RedRibbonWeek
“Hair’s” to a Drug-Free Life! Tomorrow is Crazy Hair Day at FES! Students can show off their wildest, wackiest hairstyles while continuing to spread the message of making healthy, drug-free choices. Let’s see those crazy hairdos! #fes
#EaglesSoar #RedRibbonWeek
#EaglesSoar #RedRibbonWeek
Another harvest from our FHS Flex Farm! 🌱
Yesterday, Flex Farm Manager Josie Kleist harvested and hung our latest crop to dry! Once dried, it will be put to good use in our Food Science classes and school lunch program.
We love seeing our Flex Farm provide hands-on learning opportunities while bringing fresh, student-grown ingredients into our school! #AgEducation #FarmToTable #FHSPride
Yesterday, Flex Farm Manager Josie Kleist harvested and hung our latest crop to dry! Once dried, it will be put to good use in our Food Science classes and school lunch program.
We love seeing our Flex Farm provide hands-on learning opportunities while bringing fresh, student-grown ingredients into our school! #AgEducation #FarmToTable #FHSPride
Monday kicked off Red Ribbon Week at FES with a cozy pajama day! Students showed off their favorite PJs while spreading an important message: make healthy choices and dream big! ❤️#FES #EaglesSoar #RedRibbonWeek
Collision Specialist of Fennimore and Livingston presented a check for $1,934 to the Fennimore School District as part of the Collision Specialists’ annual “Back To School” fund raiser.
During August and September of every year, for every sale done at Collision Specialists, a portion is donated to the area school of the customer’s choice. This year, Collision Specialists raised over $12,000 for 23 area school districts. Since 2012, the fund raising program has donated over $80,000 to area schools. The funds donated to the Fennimore School District will be used to assist families and students in need.
Pictured left to right Jeff Hagen and Sarah Milestone of Collision Specialists, Jane Wonderling, Fennimore School District Administrator, and Steven Hagen, Collision Specialists
#TogetherWeSoar
During August and September of every year, for every sale done at Collision Specialists, a portion is donated to the area school of the customer’s choice. This year, Collision Specialists raised over $12,000 for 23 area school districts. Since 2012, the fund raising program has donated over $80,000 to area schools. The funds donated to the Fennimore School District will be used to assist families and students in need.
Pictured left to right Jeff Hagen and Sarah Milestone of Collision Specialists, Jane Wonderling, Fennimore School District Administrator, and Steven Hagen, Collision Specialists
#TogetherWeSoar
The Wisconsin Beef Council, through their “Big Beef Blitz,” campaign, recently donated 70 lbs of beef to the Fennimore Community School District.
The “Big Beef Blitz,” is a high school sports promotion and community outreach campaign sponsored by the Wisconsin Beef Council in partnership with local radio stations like 97 Seven Country WGLR. Listeners may then nominate their favorite local school and during the fall sports season to receive the donation.
The Fennimore Community School District was awarded through a nomination by Fennimore Elementary School teacher Emily Kamps.
Wisconsin Beef Council Executive Director Tammy Vaassen, and Amy Mitchell, whose Spring Creeks Cattle Company near Boscobel supplied the 70 lbs of ground beef, brought the donated beef to the elementary school last Thursday, and was accepted by Kamps and Fennimore Community School District Administrator Jane Wonderling.
Vaassen stated that the campaign “looks to share nutritious beef to the district’s young people and athletes to enhance their performances on and off the field.”
Wonderling stated that the district kitchen staff would be “cooking up” special recipes with the donated beef to further promote the beef council.
Left to right: Fennimore Community School District Administrator Jane Wonderling, Wisconsin Beef Council Executive Director Tammy Vaassen, Fennimore Elementary School teacher Emily Kamps, and Amy Mitchell, Spring Creeks Cattle Company
#EaglesSoar
The “Big Beef Blitz,” is a high school sports promotion and community outreach campaign sponsored by the Wisconsin Beef Council in partnership with local radio stations like 97 Seven Country WGLR. Listeners may then nominate their favorite local school and during the fall sports season to receive the donation.
The Fennimore Community School District was awarded through a nomination by Fennimore Elementary School teacher Emily Kamps.
Wisconsin Beef Council Executive Director Tammy Vaassen, and Amy Mitchell, whose Spring Creeks Cattle Company near Boscobel supplied the 70 lbs of ground beef, brought the donated beef to the elementary school last Thursday, and was accepted by Kamps and Fennimore Community School District Administrator Jane Wonderling.
Vaassen stated that the campaign “looks to share nutritious beef to the district’s young people and athletes to enhance their performances on and off the field.”
Wonderling stated that the district kitchen staff would be “cooking up” special recipes with the donated beef to further promote the beef council.
Left to right: Fennimore Community School District Administrator Jane Wonderling, Wisconsin Beef Council Executive Director Tammy Vaassen, Fennimore Elementary School teacher Emily Kamps, and Amy Mitchell, Spring Creeks Cattle Company
#EaglesSoar
🌎 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day!
Today we celebrate the occupational therapists who help our students build skills, gain independence, and grow in confidence! From handwriting and fine motor skills to navigating daily routines, their creativity and care help students participate more fully in school and beyond.
Thank you to our occupational therapy team for celebrating every step forward and helping our students shine! 🌟
#WorldOccupationalTherapyDay #ThankYouOTs #StudentSuccess #EaglesSoar
Today we celebrate the occupational therapists who help our students build skills, gain independence, and grow in confidence! From handwriting and fine motor skills to navigating daily routines, their creativity and care help students participate more fully in school and beyond.
Thank you to our occupational therapy team for celebrating every step forward and helping our students shine! 🌟
#WorldOccupationalTherapyDay #ThankYouOTs #StudentSuccess #EaglesSoar
🚨 UPCOMING EVENT 🚨
On October 31st, Halloween night, the Fennimore FFA will be running our Scare Away Hunger Event!
The Fennimore FFA will be sending members to Trick-or-Treat eligible houses and asking for non-perishable food items. We are always trying to work with our community to help others and this is a perfect example of it!
If you are a member make sure to sign-up in Mrs. Mitchell's room, we still need more drivers! The times are 3:00-6:00. If you are a community member consider preparing some items you would be willing to donate.
On October 31st, Halloween night, the Fennimore FFA will be running our Scare Away Hunger Event!
The Fennimore FFA will be sending members to Trick-or-Treat eligible houses and asking for non-perishable food items. We are always trying to work with our community to help others and this is a perfect example of it!
If you are a member make sure to sign-up in Mrs. Mitchell's room, we still need more drivers! The times are 3:00-6:00. If you are a community member consider preparing some items you would be willing to donate.
Red Ribbon Week Reminder!
Tomorrow is Western Day, so saddle up and wear your western gear as FES students show their commitment to staying drug free!
A quick reminder: No toy weapons are allowed with dress-up days or costumes.
Let’s all keep rounding up healthy choices! #fes #EaglesSoar
Tomorrow is Western Day, so saddle up and wear your western gear as FES students show their commitment to staying drug free!
A quick reminder: No toy weapons are allowed with dress-up days or costumes.
Let’s all keep rounding up healthy choices! #fes #EaglesSoar
On October 21st, 11 Fennimore FBLA members attended the 8th Annual Mini-Business World event hosted by CESA 3!
Sponsored by Wisconsin Business World and the WMC Foundation, this hands-on event gave students the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship, innovation and real-world business challenges while putting their creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills to work!
A great experience for our future business leaders!
#FennimoreFBLA #FutureBusinessLeaders #EaglePride
Sponsored by Wisconsin Business World and the WMC Foundation, this hands-on event gave students the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship, innovation and real-world business challenges while putting their creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills to work!
A great experience for our future business leaders!
#FennimoreFBLA #FutureBusinessLeaders #EaglePride
The kindergarten students enjoyed a wonderful fall afternoon at Vesperman Farms last week! They explored the farm activities, checked out the animals and picked the perfect pumpkin to take home and share with their families. #fes #EaglesSoar
For more pictures visit https://fcs.smugmug.com/2026-27-School-Year/Fennimore-Elementary-School-2026-27/5K-2026-27/Vesperman-Farms
For more pictures visit https://fcs.smugmug.com/2026-27-School-Year/Fennimore-Elementary-School-2026-27/5K-2026-27/Vesperman-Farms
❤️ FES RED RIBBON WEEK | October 26–29
Monday, October 26: Follow Your Dreams – Don’t Do Drugs!
Pajama Day
Tuesday, October 27: Round Up Healthy Choices. Stay Drug Free! Western Day
Wednesday, October 28: “Hair’s” to a Drug-Free Life!
Crazy Hair Day
Thursday, October 29: Say “BOO” to Drugs!
Halloween Costume Day
A few reminders:
➡️Students should bring costumes to school and change into them.
➡️Toy weapons are not permitted with dress-up days or costumes.
Monday, October 26: Follow Your Dreams – Don’t Do Drugs!
Pajama Day
Tuesday, October 27: Round Up Healthy Choices. Stay Drug Free! Western Day
Wednesday, October 28: “Hair’s” to a Drug-Free Life!
Crazy Hair Day
Thursday, October 29: Say “BOO” to Drugs!
Halloween Costume Day
A few reminders:
➡️Students should bring costumes to school and change into them.
➡️Toy weapons are not permitted with dress-up days or costumes.
Middle School Calendar of Events
October 26-30
Monday, October 26
6th Grade Departs for Wyalusing about 8:15 AM
Tuesday, October 27
6th Grade Wyalusing Trip
Wednesday, October 28
6th grade returns from Wyalusing before the end of the school day
Thursday, October 29
End of 1st Quarter
Papa Murphy Pizza Pick-Up (3:30-5:00 PM)
Friday, October 30
No School - Curriculum Day for Staff
October 26-30
Monday, October 26
6th Grade Departs for Wyalusing about 8:15 AM
Tuesday, October 27
6th Grade Wyalusing Trip
Wednesday, October 28
6th grade returns from Wyalusing before the end of the school day
Thursday, October 29
End of 1st Quarter
Papa Murphy Pizza Pick-Up (3:30-5:00 PM)
Friday, October 30
No School - Curriculum Day for Staff
Mon. Oct 26
Halloween Safety with 2nd Graders
Tue. Oct 27
Tri County Soils @ Lafayette County (Leave @ 7 a.m.-Return around 3 p.m.)
6 pm - HS Wrestling Sign Up Meeting for Athletes/Parents in Commons
Wed. Oct 28
6:00 p.m. Annual & Regular School Board Meeting in ES Cafeteria
Thur. Oct 29
END OF 1ST QUARTER
7:30 am - HS Girls Basketball Meeting in LMC
1:15 p.m. Speech & Drama/Forensics sign ups during RTI
Fri. Oct 30
No School - Curriculum day for teachers
ALL DAY Dress Rehearsal for the Musical in Gym
Sat. Oct 31
State Cross Country
Scare Away Hunger
Halloween Safety with 2nd Graders
Tue. Oct 27
Tri County Soils @ Lafayette County (Leave @ 7 a.m.-Return around 3 p.m.)
6 pm - HS Wrestling Sign Up Meeting for Athletes/Parents in Commons
Wed. Oct 28
6:00 p.m. Annual & Regular School Board Meeting in ES Cafeteria
Thur. Oct 29
END OF 1ST QUARTER
7:30 am - HS Girls Basketball Meeting in LMC
1:15 p.m. Speech & Drama/Forensics sign ups during RTI
Fri. Oct 30
No School - Curriculum day for teachers
ALL DAY Dress Rehearsal for the Musical in Gym
Sat. Oct 31
State Cross Country
Scare Away Hunger
This group of ambitious 6th graders attended the CESA3 Geography Bowl at Southwest Technical College on Thursday. Thanks to Aubrey, Avery, Emerson, and Zeeva for reprenting Fennimore Middle School!
🏐🦅 Congratulations to our Fennimore Volleyball All-Conference honorees! 🏐🦅
📸 Davina Meckley and Lindsay Ludvik
#EaglePride #FennimoreVolleyball #AllConference