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  • Still No Word on Southern Door Superintendent Leave

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    The Southern Door School District Board emerged from a second closed session April 3 without any information about why Superintendent Chris Peterson remained on leave or a time frame for the public disclosure and outcome of the situation. “At this point, there is nothing new to report,” said board president Penny Price in answer to […]

  • Outstanding Performance in a Lead Role for Malvitz

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    Hunter Malvitz, who performed as Gomez Addams in Southern Door High School’s production of The Addams Family, has been recognized for his Outstanding Performance in a Lead Role. The recognition came from the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center’s 2022-23 Center Stage High School Theater Program. Approximately 2,000 students participated in the program, in which a […]

  • Southern Door Considers New Coaches’ Code of Conduct

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    Board hears concerns about cell phone rules, discusses block schedule Southern Door High School athletic coaching assignments come with expectations to help team members develop as better citizens and students first, and improve as athletes second, the school board heard last month. Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of Fame inductee and Southern Door administrative athletic director […]

  • No Light Shed on Southern Door Superintendent’s Absence

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    Also: District withholds online messages pertaining to coach’s February resignation The Southern Door School District continues to withhold reasons why Superintendent Chris Peterson is on leave, or whether the matter pertains exclusively to Peterson. “I am not able to comment further as this is a pending personnel matter,” said school board president Penny Price, in […]

  • Southern Door Middle School Honor Rolls: Semester 1, 2022-23

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    GRADE 6 ACADEMIC HIGH HONORS Axel Anderson, Ashton Bouche, Brooklyn Cmeyla, CallaRose DeFere, Karissa Denil, Marilyn Garcia Hernandez, Xiomara Gonzales, Ali Griep, Cooper Hagen, Tiana Hah, Mac Hoffman, Ihla Jeanquart, Tyler Kluge, Josie Knapp, Renata Larios Amezquita, Lilyanne Logerquist, Vienna Manske, Finn McMahon, Caroline Milewicz, Tyler Mountin, Hazel Monfils, Leah Nooyen, Jonathan Olson, Joseph Olson, […]

  • Southern Door Names Co-Valedictorians, Salutatorian

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    Amanda Austin and Laura Zittlow have been named co-valedictorians of Southern Door High School’s Class of 2023, and Chloe Lustila has been named its salutatorian. Austin, daughter of Timothy and Jennifer Austin, has maintained a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) and received the highest possible score on the ACT. She will attend Michigan Technological University […]

  • Discover Southern Door’s Roadside Chapels

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    The Door County Historical Society is hosting a luncheon program March 25 that explores the roadside chapels of Southern Door.  Barbara Chisholm – a fifth-generation Belgian who grew up in the “suburbs” of Brussels and graduated from Southern Door High School in 1964 – will discuss the Belgian immigrants who settled in southern Door County and the […]

  • Southern Door Student Advances to State Spelling Bee

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    Elise Jackson, a Southern Door eighth-grader, won the Green Bay/Kewaunee CESA 7 regional spelling bee Feb. 15. Jackson competed against 28 school spelling-bee winners from Door, Kewaunee and Brown counties and will advance to the Badger State Spelling Bee in Madison on March 11. The winner of the state spelling bee will then advance to […]

  • Dave Neinas Resigns as Eagles’ Baseball Coach

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    The Southern Door School Board on Monday accepted the resignation of Dave Neinas as the Eagles’ varsity baseball coach, athletic director Mark Jonas stated in an email message to the Peninsula Pulse. Jonas said the vacancy is being posted this week, after which the district will field applicants and conduct interviews. The district will have […]

  • Blood Drive at Southern Door High School

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    Southern Door High School’s Student Council and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive Feb. 10, 9 am – 2 pm, in the high school gym. Anyone who weighs at least 110 pounds, is at least 17 years old (or 16 with parent permission) and is in good health may donate blood.  Access […]

  • Southern Door Students Plan Permanent Sculptures

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    An artist-in-residence is assisting with the student teams’ sculptures Just before winter break, Southern Door students began planning for two major art installations. Thanks to funds raised throughout 14 Halloween seasons at the “haunted mansion” at the former Quietwoods South Campground, the school district has extra support for the visual arts this year – plus […]

  • Southern Door Sets $14.9 Million Project in Motion

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    After voters narrowly approved the Southern Door schools’ $14.9 million facilities-improvement referendum, district officials wasted no time preparing for construction. Both virtual and in-person meetings with planners for the project, including Bray Architects, took place in November.  Superintendent Chris Peterson said work will begin as classes are wrapping up in the spring, and workers will […]

  • Senior Citizens Holiday Party at Southern Door

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    The Southern Door School District invites everyone in the Southern Door community who’s 62 or older to attend its 36th holiday party Dec. 14, 1 pm. This event – sponsored by the students and faculty of Southern Door High School – will include student-crafted door prizes, a holiday-themed music program and lunch served by students.  This holiday […]

  • Pitstops: Six Places to Check Out on the Way In to Door County

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    By JENNIFER MUCH The winding roads leading to Door County are speckled with gems that are off the beaten path but definitely worth a visit. Here are a few treasures to hunt for on the way in or out of Door County. Wequiock Falls and the Jean Nicolet Statue 3426 Bay Settlement Road, Green Bay […]

  • Southern Door Delays Class-Structure Change

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    Concerns raised by parents, students and teachers prompted Southern Door school officials to delay implementing a block schedule until the 2024-25 school year. Originally the district was preparing to make the change by next fall. During a school board meeting this month, Hunter Malvitz, a student representative to the board, said students circulated more than […]

  • Schaefer, Rtzlaff Earn All-state Honors

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    Taylor Schaefer, a senior inside linebacker at Southern Door, has been named to the 2022 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Small School All-State Team on defense. Schaefer, the 2022 Packerland Conference Defensive Player of the Year, was part of the Eagles’ team that won this year’s league title at 7-0 in conference play. The association also […]

  • “The Addams Family” on Stage at Southern Door

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    Southern Door High School will present The Addams Family: A New Musical in November. Promising campiness, spooky fun, macabre hilarity and plenty of heart, this production comprises more than 50 high school students in the cast, crew and pit orchestra. The comical feast embraces the wackiness in every family and showcases a particular Addams Family […]

  • “The Addams Family” Onstage at Southern Door

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    Southern Door High School will present The Addams Family: A New Musical in November. Promising campiness, spooky fun, macabre hilarity and plenty of heart, this production comprises more than 50 high school students in the cast, crew and pit orchestra. The comical feast embraces the wackiness in every family and showcases a particular Addams Family […]

  • Leaders Make Rounds Promoting Two Referenda

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    Southern Door’s pitch: Neither would change the current tax rate Southern Door school officials continued to intensify a campaign for a pair of tax referenda this fall as early voting commenced and the Nov. 8 Election Day approaches. District officials attended Union, Gardner and Brussels town board meetings the week of Oct. 10 and Forestville […]

  • Seniors Prep for Life After Graduation

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    Southern Door High School seniors participated recently in a College/Career Day organized by Mrs. Paye, the school’s counselor. During the first two hours of the day, students were able to work on developing their postgraduation plans by attending two sessions from among the areas of writing college essays, completing an NWTC application, working on four-year-college […]