May 23, 2021
"Education is the key to unlocking the world,
a passport to freedom." Oprah Winfrey
   .
Dear Southern Door Community,

When one considers the above quote, we reflect on how different education is now compared to when we went to school. The world is at our students' fingertips, and they have so many more opportunities to not only learn content and apply skills, but more importantly to be solution seekers, and develop their collaboration with others, their critical thinking, and their creativity!

This week we had the privilege of showcasing some of the above opportunities when Ann Hyra, Business and Community Development Grants Manager and Dawn Olson, Marketing Manager of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) visited our district. The district received four grants from WEDC over the past 5 years and WEDC staff were interested in seeing how Southern Door has developed a PreK-12 program. Their experience has been that many other grant recipients focus only on high school Fab Labs, so they were impressed with how our program spans from elementary to middle to high school. Hyra sent the team a note of appreciation which stated: "This was a wonderful opportunity to see what your district has accomplished with the Fab Lab Program and we truly appreciate the fact that the program ranges from K-12 . You should be very proud of this! Your staff rocks it!" 
 
As the school year draws to a close with just one more week of school, please take time to savor the "journey" you and your child have experienced this year! Whether your child is one of our youngest or our oldest students, it is evident how important the partnership we have with you is in helping your child reach both their individual goals, as well as those of our school community. It is, indeed, our core values and our traditions which define us as a school community - from generation to generation!

It truly does take a village to educate children, and our collective teamwork came together to support all of our students in their accomplishments and yes, even the pandemic challenges we all faced this year. Our journey this year is what makes Southern Door stand out from all the other schools and why we are Eagle Proud and Eagle Strong!

Yours in Education,
Patti
Patricia Vickman, Superintendent
IN THIS ISSUE
*Forensics Recognition
*Salon of High School Art
*Senior Earns Academic All-State
*SD Alum in NCAA Softball Playoffs
*Trap League's First Season A Success
*Prom Courts Charity Softball Event
*Big Brothers Big Sisters Awards
*AmeriCorps Position Open
*Convocation Plaza Brick Sale Opens

Community Events:
Gardner & SD Recycling Day;
B.U.G. Fire Dept. Fundraiser;
SD Night with Green Bay Blizzard;
Edge Fitness Training;
Lions Club Softball;
Wrestling Barn Brawl is Back.
FORENSICS RECOGNITION NIGHT

Earlier this week, the Forensics team performed their pieces. You can access the entire program by clicking on this link. Special thanks to coach Jaimie Teska, assistant coach Catrina Williamson, and auditorium technical director, Josh Lardinois for making this available to showcase our students' accomplishments!
IMPORTANT DATES
Note: Please closely monitor the school calendar and sign up for rschooltoday updates so you are made aware of cancellations and postponements, especially now with the ever changing times.
7p each day - Graduating Senior Spotlights on SD Facebook page

Sunday, May 23

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL

Monday, May 24
--Continued Planting in School Garden
--Baseball vs Sturgeon Bay; Softball @ Sturgeon Bay; Track & Field @ Gibraltar

Tuesday, May 25
--JV Softball @ Mishicot

Wednesday, May 26
--3:30p SOAR program

Thursday, May 27
--9a Seniors' Graduation Practice
--Softball vs Kewaunee; JV Baseball @ Kewaunee; Golf @ Wander Springs

Friday, May 28
Last Day of School - dismissal at noon
--10a 8th Grade Social Promotion Event
--noon: Early Release
--Baseball @ Sturgeon Bay

Sunday, May 30
Graduation - 2pm
SALON OF DOOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ART
Congratulations to Emily Purdy and Henry Holt who received special recognition in the 47th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art (SoHSA) exhibition. Purdy was awarded the $100 Award of Excellence and Holt received the $50 Honorable Mention Award. available to the public through the museum’s website where it will reside for viewing virtually.

Forty entries were submitted by these twenty-two Southern Door students: Kallissa Ambrosius; Ava Badovski; Josh Becker; Taylor Brunette; Kyle Conard; Josh Ditello; Mackenzie Finger; Grant Englebert; Jacob Fritschler; Desirae Guilette; Beyounce Hernandez; Henry Holt; Rachel Kaser; Lydiah LeCloux; Michael Nessinger; Danica Neville; Anna Olson; Brooklyn Olson; Bethany Paye; Hannah Price; Emily Purdy; Gabby Renard; Lakota Swett.

Each Spring, the Miller Art Museum partners with art educators from across the Door Peninsula community, along with their students in grades 9 - 12 to showcase outstanding artwork in the Salon of Door County High School Art exhibition. Due to Covid-19, the exhibition will be Southern Door students’ artwork can be found at this link.
SENIOR CHOSEN FOR ACADEMIC ALL-STATE HONORS

Congratulations to Nicole Norton who earned 2021 Individual Academic All-State Honors from the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association. The Association chooses the top 15 students in both boys and girls basketball.

Criteria include a minimum of 3.5 GPS, class rank, and basketball statistics, as ranked by the Executive Board of the Association. This award is essentially voted on by the executive board. 
SD ALUM IN NCAA DIVISION III TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to former Southern Door student and softball player, Acacia Tupa, who helped lead the UW-Oshkosh softball team to WIAC Conference and WIAC tournament titles this spring. After beating UW-Whitewater in the championship game by a score of 4-0, UWO received an automatic bid into the NCAA Division III softball tournament which is happening this weekend in Eau Claire, WI.

UWO is the number one seed in their region. The tourney is a double-elimination format and will be streamed live. Acacia is the daughter of Dave and Sharon Tupa, both teachers at Southern Door Middle School! Congratulations to Acacia and her teammates!
(◔◡◔) 🦅𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗣 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧!
The Southern Door Trap League just finished its first season as a school-affiliated sport and was a “smashing success” with 28 middle & high school students participating. Each student that participated received a Wisconsin State High School Clay Target League patch. The overall high gun for the season was Jacob Fritschler with an average of 22.33. 🌟

The success of this program was due to the school's providing students with this opportunity to try a sport that they can enjoy for a lifetime. Students’ 6th -12th grade participated. Without the inspiration and dedication of Kim Welch as head coach, and the Gardner Rifle Club’s aweso,e support, none of this would have been possible! We also would like to thank the following for their contributions: Beth Jeurink, Bryon Geisel, and Jacob VandenPlas (certified coaches); Linda Bunge (Covid screener); and Sue Fritschler (trap secretary) for all their time and effort. The club also appreciated the tremendous support from the parents of students involved.

Some of the students shot in both the Door County Youth Trap League as well as the Southern Door County District League. The two leagues combined for an end of the year FUN SHOOT. Top guns for the FUN SHOOT were: perfect scores of 25 were earned by Tyler Plzak with dad as his buddy and Trevin Veeser with dad as his buddy with another perfect score of 25; scores of 24 were earned by Lily Czoske with her buddy Coach Beth and Logan Blasier with Grandpa Gary Gould. To add to the celebration, the club would like to thank Econo Foods and Fish Farm & Game for the food and refreshments.
PROM COURTS' CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME
In lieu of a dance, Southern Door County School District sponsored a Charity
Softball Game for Prom 2021. The Senior Prom Court, whose prom was cancelled last year, versus the Junior Prom court with all proceeds going towards our local food pantry. The students, as they always do, brought high levels of excitement, talent, and fun, while the community surrounded them with support and compassion for the cause.

The prom courts' event collected $51.00 in cash as well as over 20 bags of non-perishable food items! Students pictured from left to right are the Junior Prom King & Queen, Brandon Kaczmarek & Andrea Vandertie and 2020 Prom Queen & King, Lydiah LeCloux & Dale Swanson who delivered the community donations with Advisor, Ms. Teska and Principal, Mr. Bousley to Feed My People, Food Pantry Coordinator, Ashley Madson. 
SD HONOREES EARN
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS AWARDS
Congratulations to Southern Door High School student and Big Sister, Grace Willming, and her Little Sister, Sami who were recognized at the Annual Awards Night for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin. Grace was recognized for faithfully connected with her Little Sister amidst the pandemic and showing the value of dedication and consistency in her match. Also recognized, was superintendent, Patti Vickman, who received the Marie Krohn Board Member of the Year for her 8 years serving on the Board of Directors. Her tenacity and hard work have helped grow the program at Southern Door and in Door County.
AMERICORPS FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM POSITION OPEN
Southern Door County School District is seeking a dedicated, full-time AmeriCorps member to continue its Farm to School Program during the 2021-22 school year. The service year begins August 15, 2021.

Interested individuals will work with the district’s Farm to School committee to continue its Farm to School program by: increasing students’ access to local foods; inspiring students to grow their own food; teaching students about nutrition; empowering youth to make healthy choices; and gaining support for Farm to School program by working with local farmers and food businesses.

AmeriCorps Member benefits include: a living allowance of $16,000, education award of $6,345, health insurance; child care benefits; ongoing professional development; and student loan deferment. To apply for an AmeriCorps Farm to School service position for the 2021-2022 service year, please fill out this online application. The online application also includes a complete list of available positions and host site locations. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion.

For questions about the program, how serving with our program might fit into your career path, or the online application, please contact Kara Ignasiak.
PLAZA BRICK SALE - DEADLINE JUNE 15
Convocation Plaza, located outside the lobby to the Southern Door Community Auditorium, provides an opportunity for community residents, past and present students and/or their families and area businesses and organizations the chance to commemorate friends, a favorite staff member, family or special milestones and achievements while reaffirming their passion and commitment to the Southern Door Community Auditorium and Schools. Leave your legacy by purchasing an engraved brick - available in either 4" x 8" or 8" x 8" sizes. Numerous affordable design options are available! Learn more by clicking on this link.