Category: Education
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Todey, Volkmann Elected to Sevastopol School Board
Update (Friday, Aug. 26, 4:30 pm): After receiving the outstanding ballots from the town of Sevastopol and Jacksonport on Aug. 26, incumbent Sue Todey and challenger Keith Volkmann have been elected to the Sevastopol School Board following Tuesday’s recall election. Total votes were: Volkmann, 663; Todey, 638; Bley, 619; and Behme, 603. Correction: The first […]
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Fort Frances, Mushroom Hike & More Weekend Plans
This weekend, take some time to enjoy art of all types. You’ll be blown away once you encounter the culinary creations, contemporary wearable art and thought-provoking theater available to you this final August weekend. Friday, Aug. 26 Fall Harvest Celebration Get some good gear at the rummage sale, silent auctions and raffles while supporting a […]
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Sevastopol Principal Donaldson Speaks Before Recall
If you look at student achievement, Sevastopol School seems to be firing on all cylinders. The State of Wisconsin ranked Sevastopol High School the 17th best high school in the entire state. Newsweek recognized Sevastopol as one of the top 500 schools in the nation. The U.S. Dept. of Education recognized the middle and high […]
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Northern Door Children’s Center Campers Set Up Garden
This is the summer of flora and fauna for the students of Northern Door Children’s Center’s (NDCC) Camp Cloud summer program. Designed for the 2½ to young five-year-olds, Camp Cloud is an enjoyable, relaxing and educational way to spend the summer in northern Door County. Thanks to the efforts of NDCC dad Chris Oakdale, the […]
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Crossroads Celebrates Park Service Centennial with John Muir Exhibit
In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay is collaborating with the Door County Historical Society and the Door County Libraries to host the Wisconsin Historical Society “Wisconsin’s John Muir” Exhibit from Aug. 30 to Sept. 11. The exhibit will be housed in the Vignes School in the […]
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Belgian Kermiss, Kite Festival & More Weekend Plans
Summer is quickly coming to a close. Be sure to take advantage of the beautiful August weather. Survey the land on Plum Island, watch some Shakespeare in Potawatomi State Park or spelunk through the Horseshoe Bay Cave. Friday, Aug. 19 Honey Dewdrops Take a picnic dinner and a bottle of wine to enjoy before Woodwalk […]
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Björklunden Offers Seminars on Film, Morality and More
From Aug. 28 to Sept. 2, Lawrence University’s Björklunden is offering these seminars: “A Closer Look: How and Why the Best Films of the Classic Era Still Matter Today” with Jack Rhodes, “What Makes Right Acts Right” with Terry Goode, “Everyday Herbalism: Backyard and Kitchen Remedies for Natural Health” with Jacquelyn Dobrinska, and “Espionage and […]
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Educator Workshop on Teaching Climate Science
Crossroads at Big Creek will host a workshop to introduce teachers to the basics of climate science and provide classroom-ready materials and demonstrations usable both as laboratory experiences for students and as outreach activities in the community. The workshop is scheduled for Aug. 19, 8:30 am – 3:15 pm. Resources including the ACS Climate Science […]
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Wing Span Project Now On Display at Bruemmer Park Zoo
On July 28, the Zoological Society of Kewaunee County (ZSKC) awarded Anthony Herzog, a former Kewaunee High School student, for his charitable work on the Wing Span Project, now on display at the zoo. The Wing Span Project was an idea proposed in order to educate visitors on a variety of birds found in Northeast […]
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St. John Bosco Announces National School Lunch Program Eligibility Criteria
St. John Bosco Catholic School announced its policy for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy. Household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Children from families whose annual […]
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Meteor Shower, Kyle Megna Duo & More Weekend Plans
The peninsula is home to a variety of artists, and there’s an opportunity to see their work every day this weekend. Assess finely crafted wooden boats, watch artists demonstrate their talent, or browse through an arts and crafts fair to get a taste of what these artists have to offer. Friday, Aug. 12 Door County […]
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Commentary: Reasons the Sevastopol Recall is Needed
Attempts to reach the two candidates opposing the incumbents were unsuccessful. In lieu of that, we provide an excerpt from the Sevastopol Parents & Community United Facebook page: The Sevastopol School Board is currently deeply divided. …A board so deeply divided is the most important reason for the recall. We have hit the dreaded stage […]
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Behme, Todey Speak Before Sevastopol School Recall Election
Section 12 of Article XIII of the Wisconsin Constitution allows for “qualified electors of the state” to demand the recall of any incumbent elective officer in the state, without offering any justification for the recall. Get enough signatures, and you can have a recall. The case of the Aug. 23 recall election of Sevastopol School […]
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Crossroads Continues Summer Programming
In August, Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay continues to nurture learners of all ages by offering free family programs at 10 am, Mondays through Thursdays. Summer educator Joan Wilkie and naturalist Joel Kaminski will share the teaching responsibilities. Below are dates and topics for the family programs for the week. On Aug. 8, […]
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Björklunden Offers Seminars on the Apostle Thomas, Israel, and Watercolor
From Aug. 14-20, Lawrence University’s Björklunden is offering these seminars: “The Apostle Thomas in Scripture” with Bill Urbrock; “Watercolor: The Expressive Medium” with Helen Klebesadel; and “What Next for Israel in the New Middle East?” with Jon Greenwald. In the New Testament, the Apostle Thomas is featured in only a few episodes in the Gospel […]
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Steve Cromell Appointed Sevastopol Interim Superintendent
The Sevastopol Board of Education is pleased to announce the employment of Steve Cromell as interim superintendent for the Sevastopol School District. Cromell had been the district administrator in Sevastopol from 2007-2012. He has served as an elementary, middle and high school principal, as well as special education director, business manager and transportation director in […]
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Ephraim Men’s Club Holds Pancake Breakfast for Scholarship Funds
Eight graduates of Gibraltar High School have won college scholarships from the Ephraim Men’s Club. The club’s annual breakfast to raise scholarship money for Northern Door students is Aug. 6. It runs from 7:30 to 11 am at the old Ephraim Village Hall, 9996 Water St. Tickets are $10 adults, $6 children. Diners can win […]
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Sturgeon Bay High School Reunion for Men Who Graduated in ’66 or Earlier
Sturgeon Bay High School 2016 Men’s Half Century Club Reunion will be held Aug. 17 at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. Social hour begins at 11:30 am and lunch is at 12:30 pm. This 46th annual reunion is open to all men who graduated/attended Sturgeon Bay High School 50 or more years ago. Invitations are […]
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Sturgeon Bay School Registration is Aug. 4 & 9
Sturgeon Bay school registration takes place Thursday, Aug. 4, and Tuesday, Aug. 9, from noon to 7 pm. All public school students regardless of grade level should register in the Sturgeon Bay High School Commons on these dates. Completion of registration materials and payment of fees will be taken care of at that time. Those […]
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Rec Run, Blues Disciples & More Weekend Plans
July may be coming to an end, but the fun summer events just keep coming. Try some unusual chocolates, catch a new production of an old favorite, or take part in a ukulele jamboree. Friday, July 29 Planetarium Program for Adults and Families Check out the night sky during the daytime. Author and amateur astronomer […]