2014 Catholic Central High School graduates Maddie Joski (from left), Aryn Langley and Hailey Robran have some fun while participating in the school’s spring fashion show Feb. 28. The event raised $6,000 for the school. (Submitted photo by KK Photography)
Sports & Other News
Burlington hires new building inspector
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council unanimously approved Gregory Guidry as the city’s new building inspector Tuesday night. Guidry replaces Pat Scherrer, who left in November. Mayor Bob Miller expressed excitement about the hiring Tuesday night, saying that Guidry held all residential and commercial credentials the […]
Some lives are meant to be extraordinary!
Waterford Union High School presents their bi-annual spring musical, “Pippin,” a musical written by Stephen Schwartz (of “Wicked” fame). It’s the story of a young prince and his search for his meaning and purpose in life. The Performance Troupe, led by the Leading Player, help guide him through his journey. […]
District paves way for second year of 4K
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the first year of 4-year-old kindergarten almost in the books, the Burlington Area School District looked ahead to 2015-16 Monday night. Contract changes for partner providers were announced at the BASD School Board Curriculum Committee meeting. BASD Assistant Superintendent Connie Zinnen said that as of […]
Benavides, Fitzpatrick raise bar with state championships
Team can’t advance past sectionals for first time in six years By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Decorated Burlington gymnast Molly Benavides had seemingly done it all on the high school level, with individual state titles and trips to team state. But on Saturday, at the WIAA Division 1 Individual […]
District reviews survey results
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As Louis Birchbauer of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards explained Feb. 25, ultimately, all pollsters would love to have 100 percent of the people agreeing. However, he’ll take 80 percent. Members of the Burlington Area School District Long-Ranging Planning Committee, School Board and Stakeholder Driven […]
Sing Me a Dream
From left: Andrew Kawalec, Hunter Morby, Sam Jorudd and Matt Koenen perform in a barbershop quartet before practice of Burlington High School’s musical “Annie Get Your Gun” Tuesday. Boys and girls groups will sing before the show, which opens next week. For a full show preview, please see next […]
LeRoy Butler visits Union Grove Elementary
By Julie Rossman Correspondent The atmosphere was electric Feb. 24 as Green Bay Packers great LeRoy Butler addressed students and faculty at Union Grove Elementary School. It didn’t seem to matter that none of the children knew him when he played for the Packers. When he greeted the students with […]
WGSD to hold 4K registration March 25
Parents with children who turn 4 years of age by Sept. 1, 2015 are invited to register for Waterford’s new 4-year-old kindergarten program. A 4K registration will be held in the Trailside Elementary School library on Wednesday, March 25, from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Parents interested in registering children […]
Naming rights tabled for now
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District School Board Policy Committee tabled discussion Monday night on a proposed naming rights policy after a member of the committee had to leave early. With Rosanne Hahn leaving due to illness, the policy committee was left with just two members – […]
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