Every year, 6th and 7th grade art students at James Williams Middle School partake in the annual Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Poster Contest. This year's theme was Healthy Soil, Healthy Life. Students brainstormed ideas on what images could be used to help them draw out this theme. Work started on a 12"x18" sheet of tag board. Then, student creativity, along with their drawing skills and use of art elements, guided them along the way. Student posters were due just after Thanksgiving. 

Winning artwork for the poster contest was recently announced, and here are the results (listed by place, student name, teacher, and school...

1st Place: Vayda Ives Grade 6, Brian Carpenter, James Williams Middle School

2nd Place: Addison Fish Grade 6, Brian Carpenter, James Williams Middle School

3rd Place: Kaleiha Glebke Grade 6, Brian Carpenter, James Williams Middle School

Honorable Mention: Roan Childs Grade 6, Brian Carpenter, James Williams Middle School

Honorable Mention: Andrew Hein Grade 4, Robin Lemoine, Sugar Camp Elementary School

1st Place: Skyler Leitl Grade 7, Brian Carpenter, James Williams Middle School

2nd Place: Kiley Pooch Grade 7, Brian Carpenter, James Williams Middle School

3rd Place: Katelyn Piller Grade 7, Brian Carpenter, James Williams Middle School

3rd Place: Vayda Ives, Middle Division, Grade 6

3rd Place: Skylar Leitl, Junior Division, Grade 7 

Congratulations to these amazing artists!

More than 25 students from Central Elementary School recently participated in this year’s annual science fair. Families worked on their projects outside of school and displayed them in the gym on the evening of Thursday, March 10. Project topics included cookies, sound, meteors, blood, volcanoes, plants, and more. The rest of the students at Central got to view the projects Friday morning. It was fun to see the hard work put in by all families and the variety of science experiments. They are already looking forward to next year!

The Rhinelander High School Key Club has developed a new philanthropic program for our community. The Hodags Care program is organized by students and the goal is to give back to our community. The Rhinelander Kiwanis Club has agreed to match the donations made by the RHS students.

The Key Club is looking for community groups and/or local charities to participate. They are looking for projects/causes that are in need of donations. They ask for everyone's help in spreading the word to local groups and organizations. The RHS students who participate in Hodags Care will take all projects into consideration and decide on how they want to donate as a group.

March 25th was the deadline for applications this school-year, however, the program will continue next school-year and the Key Club would love to hear from you if you have a project/cause in mind. Please contact Eric Burke, SDR Superintendent, by email at burkeeri@rhinelander.k12.wi.us or by phone at (715) 365-9700 if you are interested in making a donation or have a project/cause that you would like to be considered.

The students are excited to make this happen. Please consider being a part of Hodags Care!

Mrs. Coleman's 4K classes at Crescent Elementary School started a reading challenge on March 1 called Read Across America Month. Each 4K student was challenged to read at least 10 books with their families each week for the entire month of March. Each link in the paper chain (pictured) represents a book that was read at home. If the paper chain reaches the library at Crescent Elementary, the students will get a PJ & Movie Day in April. Stay tuned to see if they reach their goal.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

In an effort to measure our engagement and connectedness with families and our community at large, the School District of Rhinelander invites you to take a brief five question survey.

To access the survey, please use the QR code above or visit the link below.

The survey will be open through April 10, 2022.

Thank you for your time.

The first graders at Northwoods Community Elementary School learned about how birds use their bodies to survive. After choosing their favorite bird, students described its beak and feet using strong adjectives. Then students used powerful verbs to explain how the body parts help the bird to survive. 

Using their new knowledge, the first graders created Mystery Bird Riddles onto a platform called Book Creator. Audience members had to guess which bird the riddle described. As a culminating event, the class invited other NCES students and their families to listen to their bird riddles. The group also enjoyed snacking on bird nests.

7th and 8th grade artists from James Williams Middle School competed in the annual Helen Mears Art Contest on the evening of March 24th. Entries included works of 2D, 3D, and Digital. The Rhinelander Woman’s Club conducted and supported this contest by offering monetary awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and award certificates and ribbons including Honorable Mention. Each student who exhibited artwork received a Participation Certificate. The artwork will be displayed at ArtStart from March 24th – April 4th and is open to the public Thursday - Sunday. Congratulations to the following students:

Listed by Award, Grade, Name, Title...

Two Dimensional Work:

1st Place - 8, Camilla Gruett, The Flower Garden

2nd Place - 8, Olivia Seymour, Dreams of a Frogless World

3rd Place - 8, Marissa Richter, Eyes

Honorable Mention - 7, Vivian Lamers, Iron Man Make XLVI

Honorable Mention - 7, Sklyar Goetz, Self Portrait

Three Dimensional Work:

1st Place - 8, Claire Yunkers, Vase

2nd Place - 8, Cerenity Mikkelson, Clay Box

3rd Place - 8, Giselle Cortez, Sun and Moon

Digital:

1st Place - 7, Natalee Trudeau, Cat (Animation)

2nd Place - 7, Riley Gilbert, Circle of Life (Animation)

3rd Place - 7, Elsie Wilson, Dragon Eye (Graphic Design)

Best in Show: 

Camilla Gruett - 8, The Flower Garden

On Tuesday, March 8, Rhinelander Partners in Education, in collaboration with the School District of Rhinelander, hosted the annual Mad Money event to all sophomore students at Rhinelander High School. This year’s event featured both a budget simulation in the morning and mock interview sessions in the afternoon. Motivational speaker Mike McGowan was also highlighted at the event. 

As part of the event, students were transported into the future, given various careers and life situations. They experienced balancing their budget when obtaining housing, transportation, food, household necessities, clothing, day care, and other wants and needs.  

Speaker Mike McGowan engaged the students on many levels through his personal experience. Students completed mock interviews with more than 30 business professionals from the community. Students also learned more about the Inspire program and opportunities available to them to learn more about careers in our community. 

A special thank you goes out to all organizers and community members who made the event a reality.

The School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program is once again offering a 100-mile “Get Out and Walk” Challenge for the community.  Walking is a healthy activity for all who are able. Spring time is a great time to be outside in the Northwoods. We are encouraging you, your family, and friends to take part in this fun activity!

• Walk 100 miles in seven weeks (April 18 - June 5, 2022)

• Enjoy the fresh air of the Northwoods!

• Your walking routes are your choice

• Keep track of your distance and log your miles

• After the seven weeks is up, email your completed log sheet to Mike Cheslock at cheslmik@rhinelander.k12.wi.us

• All who complete the challenge will be eligible for a random drawing for Chamber Bucks!

• An official mileage log sheet is available on the School District’s website

• ALL WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT!

PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 17, 2022. The fee to participate is $10 per person. You can register online and pay with a debit or credit card at the School District's website, or you can print off a form and mail it.

 

Questions should be directed to Mike at 715-365-9745 or cheslmik@rhinelander.k12.wi.us.

The Rhinelander High School Student Services e-news can be found online.

The School District of Rhinelander offers classes and programs for the community! Topics include Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Food & Cooking, Home & Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation and Safety, and MUCH MORE!

The community is our classroom!

Discover something new with lifelong learning by visiting the Community Education webpage.

Forms and flyers from community organizations are posted on the School District of Rhinelander website.

In an effort to support families experiencing transitions and/or difficulties, the School District of Rhinelander has put together a list of area resources, including a link to our Free/Reduced Lunch application. If a family experiences a change in their financial situation, the application can be completed at any time during the year. The list of resources can be found on the District's website.

The Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom (CAVOC) is not only the School District's outdoor learning center for its teachers and students, but it is also available to the community for various activities!

Stop by CAVOC and enjoy hiking, jogging, and skiing on the recently updated trail system. Or, reserve the facility for an outdoor or indoor wedding, baby-shower, birthday, or other activity! Help your group build trust and confidence by taking part in the Challenge by Choice Ropes Course!

CAVOC reservations can be made by calling 715-365-9714.

Visit CAVOC's website or view the CAVOC brochure for more information! School Forest Education Liaison Mike Cheslock can be reached at 715-365-9745.

The Hodag Dome is the largest air-supported high school dome in the nation! It offers 128,000+ square feet of space to be used by our students, our student athletes, our community, and visitors to our area. Visit the Hodag Dome website or call Janet Jamison at 715-490-2540 for more information.

The Hodag Fab Lab, located in Rhinelander High School, is open to the community on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4:00 - 8:00 pm.

Come check out the Fab Lab for FREE! If you like it and want to continue, memberships are for one year. The fee is only $75/family, $50/single, and free for SDR students.

Learn more by visiting the Hodag Fab Lab Facebook Page or by calling Mike Wojtusik at Rhinelander High School at 715-365-9500.

Dream it, design it, and build it at the Hodag Fab Lab!

Get involved! Help link our schools to the business community. Learn more about

We are truly part of a community that takes care of their own.

This resource is available for use by all members of our school community. The School District of Rhinelander is committed to all of our students, families, and community members and this resource can help reduce an item of worry for families and will allow for time to focus on other things. Hodags helping Hodags! That is what we do and who we are!

Tracy Hoffhein can be reached at 715-365-9737.

Mary Rudis can be reached at 715-365-9771.

For more information about SDR's Community Closet, visit the School Distrct's website.

Child Find Screenings in the School District of Rhinelander are for children ages 3 years, 0 months to 5 years, 11 months.

For more information about Child Find Screenings, parents should contact:

Michaela Johnson, School Psychologist, at 715-365-9120 ext. 3212 or johnsmic@rhinelander.k12.wi.us

Information about RHS and JWMS athletics and activities, including schedules, calendars, and forms, can be found on the School District's website.

Attend an event and cheer on your Hodags!

Hodag Connections offers individual learning opportunities within the School District of Rhinelander. It gives students in 4K through grade 12 the opportunity for flexible schedules along with curriculum choices.

* Hodag Tracks

* Learning Lab

* GEDO#2

* Adult Learners

For more information, call 715-369-9267 or visit the HCLC website.

This freshly designed fitness center, located in Rhinelander High School, is offered FREE to the community. Paperwork and sign-in is required. ACFC houses free weights, weight machines, treadmills, bikes, and other equipment.

For more information about the Aspirus Community Fitness Center, including hours of operation, please visit the School District of Rhinelander website.

Or, call Rhinelander High School at 715-365-9745.

The Heck Family Community Pool, located in Rhinelander High School, is generally open free to community members on Sundays during the school-year from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Open swim consists of lap swim, water basketball, family time, and more. A certified lifeguard is on duty during this time. The locker rooms are open for use. Swimming is free. Sign-in is required when you arrive.

For more information, please visit the School District of Rhinelander website, or call 715-365-9745.