Don't forget about our first early release of the school year - tomorrow, Thursday, September 21st! Elementary school busses depart at 2:35 PM and MS/HS busses depart at 2:45 PM. #EaglesSoar
Now is the best time to order the 2024 Middle School or High School Yearbook.
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Earlier this month Fourth Grade Students went on their first field trip to the 25th Annual Platteville Historic Re- Enactment. Students spent the day learning and experiencing what life was like in the early 1800's. They got the opportunity to view different demonstrations from blacksmiths, woodworkers and colonial men and women while learning all about Wisconsin history, early traditions and culture, the French Fur Trade and longhouses. They also really enjoyed getting the chance to play the games children used to play long ago. #EaglesSoar #fes
A special thanks to Caseys for providing our 5K-5th grade with a yummy treat for the start of the school year!#EaglesSoar
Recently, Mr. Z's math classes worked on a Breakout Challenge with Mrs. Droessler. Students worked in teams, utilizing their diverse skills and talents, to put their brains together to solve the math puzzles and crack the codes! Great job 5th graders!
Picture day for FES is approaching fast! #fes #EaglesSoar
Don't forget to wear gold tomorrow to raise awareness for childhood cancer! #fes #EagleSoar
🌟 Celebrating Thank A Superintendent Day! 🌟
Today, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to an extraordinary leader, Mrs. Jane Wonderling! 🙏
Mrs. Wonderling, you're more than a superintendent; you're a beacon of inspiration and dedication. Your tireless efforts to improve our educational system are truly awe-inspiring. 📚✏️
On this special day, we want to say THANK YOU for your visionary leadership, and your boundless dedication to our community. 🏫
Your impact on our lives is immeasurable, and we're incredibly fortunate to have you at the helm. 🚀
Every day, but especially today, we thank you, Mrs. Wonderling! 🎉 You're a true educational superhero, and we're grateful for all that you do. 🦸♀️📚❤️ #ThankASuperintendentDay #EducationHeroes #ThankYouMrsWonderling
New Staff Spotlight
Fennimore Elementary School would like to welcome Kristen Kohout to our staff as we start the 2023-2024 school year. Ms. Kohout graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Education.
Let’s get to know Kristen!
My mom is Mrs. Kohout who works in the Early Childhood classroom as a paraprofessional. I also have four older sisters.
This is my first year teaching. I graduated from Fennimore High school in 2019 and I am excited to be back working with teachers that had such a positive impact on my life.
What hobbies do you have outside of school? I like to bake. Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite food to make. I also like to travel and spend time with my family and friends.
Favorite Food: Pizza
The Last Show You Binge Watched: Stranger Things
Favorite Place You've Traveled: South Carolina
Now is the best time to order the 2024 Middle School or High School Yearbook.
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Fennimore Community Schools would like to welcome Bailee Hunt to our staff as we start the 2023-24 school year. Ms. Hunt is a recent graduate of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Let’s get to know Bailee!
I am a graduate of Fennimore Schools and my parents, Catrice and Michael, live in Fennimore. I have three older siblings, Tyler, Brienna, and Trey who all went to school in Fennimore as well. I also have two dogs, Charlie and Meeko.
What I like about teaching is seeing student’s grow and flourish. It is so rewarding to work with a student on a certain concept and see that light go on in their head, like “I got it!” Knowing that I was able to guide them to get to that point is a positive feeling. I also just love getting to form positive relationships with students.
What hobbies do you have outside of school? Outside of school, I enjoy reading, working out, and spending time with my family on the lake.
What other extracurricular or community activities are you involved with at school? Since this is my first year at Fennimore I am not involved in organizations yet, but I am looking forward to getting more involved in the school and the community.
What's something you want students to know about you that they might surprise them? There are some teachers at this school who were my teachers growing up!! It is really cool to reconnect with them at a different age in life!
Favorite TV Show: All Bachelor Shows
Favorite Food: Burrito Bowls
Favorite Movie: Moana
Favorite Band/Musician: Noah Kahan or Taylor Swift
The Last Show You Binge Watched: Vanderpump Rules
Favorite Place You've Traveled: Hawaii
The FES gym was brimming with excitement today for our first Fennimore Friday of the 2023-2024 school year! So many wonderful celebration announcements from the first week of school! Keep up the good work FES students!
Fennimore Community Schools would like to welcome Peggy Miles to our staff as we start the 2023-24 school year. Peggy was with the Fennimore School District last year as a long-term substitute in the elementary school.
Let’s get to know Peggy!
My husband is Jason. My 3 sons are William, Wyatt, and Waylon. My daughter is Whitney. We have 3 English Bulldogs - Pepper, Rambo, and Roxy, and a cat named Daisy.
What are your hobbies outside of school? I love to read, but I spend most of my free time watching my boys play football or wrestle, and my daughter dance.
What is your favorite part about teaching? My favorite part about teaching is the excitement from the students when they come into your classroom. They are excited to see you and tell you all of the fun things, or not so fun things, that happened while outside of your classroom. This relationship is the best!
What other extracurricular activities are you involved with at school or in the community? I am the Fennimore High School cheerleading coach! I am also on the Board for the Fennimore Area Chamber of Commerce.
What's something you want students to know about you that they might surprise them? I didn’t finish my teaching degree until I was 36 even though I started right out of high school! It is never too late to follow your dreams and finish what you started!
Favorite TV Show: The Ranch
Favorite Food: Pasta (any kind)
Favorite Movie: The Avengers
Favorite Band/Musician: I like all kinds of music and don’t really have a favorite band.
The Last Show You Binge Watched: Gilmore Girls
Favorite Place You've Traveled: Myrtle Beach
Fennimore Community Schools would like to welcome Macy Gunderson to our staff as we start the 2023-24 school year. Macy graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with her Bachelor of Science in 2021, and her Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2023. She was in the Milton School District for her school placement in graduate school, where she gained a ton of experience working with kids!
Let’s get to know Macy!
I am getting married to Tyler Wanek on October 7th, 2023. We live here in Fennimore and have two cats that each have 6 toes! My mom is Mrs. Gunderson who is the 4k teacher in the district and my dad is Todd Gunderson. I have 1 sister Morgan who is an occupational therapist who works for CESA 3. Her and her husband, John, have 1 son Hudson, and 1 little boy due to arrive here soon. My nephew Hudson is my little best friend and I spend most of my free time hanging out with him!
What hobbies do you have outside of school? My favorite thing to do outside of school is hang out with my nephew, Hudson. I also like to go camping with my family and ride UTVs. Tyler and I do a lot of traveling with his family, and have visited many fun places!
What other extracurricular activities are you involved with at school? I am the 8th grade volleyball coach!
Favorite TV Show: Teen wolf or Ghost Adventures
Favorite Food: Chicken wings
The Last Show You Binge Watched: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Favorite Place You've Traveled: Montana, where we went snowmobiling through Yellowstone National Park
Picture day for Fennimore MS/HS will be next Wednesday, Sept 13th! Please do not wear green! If your student is absent, retake day will be on Wednesday, Oct 11th!
A special thanks to Friends of Fennimore Elementary School for purchasing and installing the new Gaga Ball pit on the elementary school playground. The students can't get enough of this fast paced, high energy game during recess! #EaglesSoar #fes
Fennimore Community Schools would like to welcome Bethany Baumgartner to our staff as we start the 2023-24 school year. Mrs. Baumgartner comes to us from Prairie du Chien School District where she taught the past fifteen years in various positions.
Let’s get to know Bethany!
My husband is Josh and we have 2 children, Lylla (5th grade) and Brogan (3rd grade).
What are your hobbies outside of school? I love to read!
What is something you want your students to know? I want my students to always remember that they are accepted and loved, even at their worst. Big feelings are okay and mistakes help you grow!
What's something you want students to know about you that might surprise them? I graduated from Fennimore in 2003; I just attended my 20 year class reunion!
Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Food: Hawaiian Pizza
Favorite Movie: Beauty and the Beast
Favorite Band/Musician: I love a variety of music!
The Last Show You Binge Watched : Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Place You've Traveled: Grand Canyon
Third Graders in Mrs. Schoenberg’s room completed a team building activity to get to know one another. They were given a series of questions and were trying to find things they had in common with their classmates. If they had something in common they wrote it on a note card. The goal was to build the tallest tower! #EaglesSoar #fes
First day smiles! Let's make it a great year Eagles! #EaglesSoar
Today is the first day of school! Please drive safely and watch out for pedestrians, bikes and buses as students make their way to school. #EaglesSoar
