🚓 Honoring Our Everyday Heroes! 🚒💙
The Fort Atkinson School District lives by the motto: 1Fort Team, 1Fort District, 1Fort Community. Today, we put that motto into action by celebrating and giving back to those who serve and protect our community every day. 🙌
A huge thank you to our Jefferson County and Fort Atkinson First Responders for all that you do! We appreciate your dedication, bravery, and service. 💛
Special thanks to Officer Dutcher for stopping by to pick up all the goodies! 🍪🚓
The Fort Atkinson School District lives by the motto: 1Fort Team, 1Fort District, 1Fort Community. Today, we put that motto into action by celebrating and giving back to those who serve and protect our community every day. 🙌
A huge thank you to our Jefferson County and Fort Atkinson First Responders for all that you do! We appreciate your dedication, bravery, and service. 💛
Special thanks to Officer Dutcher for stopping by to pick up all the goodies! 🍪🚓
👏🎨 We’re thrilled to share that our very own Angela Szabo, Fort Atkinson High School art teacher, has been named the Wisconsin Art Education Association’s (WAEA) November 2025 Art Teacher of the Month! 🏆
Her creativity, passion, and dedication inspire students to explore, express, and achieve through art every day. 🎭🖌️
Her creativity, passion, and dedication inspire students to explore, express, and achieve through art every day. 🎭🖌️
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Fort Cross Country Shines at State! 🏅
This past weekend, our boys team and Addi Miller proudly represented Fort Atkinson at the 113th WIAA State Cross Country Meet! 💪
For the first time since 2005, our boys team qualified for state — and they made it count! Despite the challenges of a tough Ridges course, the team finished 5th overall, marking our highest team finish since 1972! 🎉
A huge congratulations to:
Grant Heagney, Vinny Sitkiewitz, Jameson Stafford, Jude Clayton, Max Rosenberger, Declan Reed, and Michael Cassiday — what a phenomenal way to cap off an amazing season! 👏
In the girls’ race, Addi Miller toed the line for the second consecutive year and delivered another strong performance, finishing 56th overall. Her hard work, perseverance, and dedication truly paid off. 🌟
A special shoutout to Senior Grant Heagney, whose leadership, positivity, and example have left a lasting impact on Fort CC. Thank you, Grant, for all you’ve given to the program — you’ll be missed! ❤️
This past weekend, our boys team and Addi Miller proudly represented Fort Atkinson at the 113th WIAA State Cross Country Meet! 💪
For the first time since 2005, our boys team qualified for state — and they made it count! Despite the challenges of a tough Ridges course, the team finished 5th overall, marking our highest team finish since 1972! 🎉
A huge congratulations to:
Grant Heagney, Vinny Sitkiewitz, Jameson Stafford, Jude Clayton, Max Rosenberger, Declan Reed, and Michael Cassiday — what a phenomenal way to cap off an amazing season! 👏
In the girls’ race, Addi Miller toed the line for the second consecutive year and delivered another strong performance, finishing 56th overall. Her hard work, perseverance, and dedication truly paid off. 🌟
A special shoutout to Senior Grant Heagney, whose leadership, positivity, and example have left a lasting impact on Fort CC. Thank you, Grant, for all you’ve given to the program — you’ll be missed! ❤️
This week, Officer Enger visited Luther to teach DARE classes to our 5th graders! Students had meaningful conversations about what it means to be responsible at home, at school, and in the community. They also learned about the DARE Decision Making Model and how to make safe and healthy choices.
🐴✨ Congratulations to the Fort Atkinson Equestrian Team!
This past weekend, our riders competed at the WIHA State Horse Show at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison — showcasing incredible teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill.
We’re proud to share that the Fort Atkinson Equestrian Team earned a Top 10 Finish at State! 🎉👏
This past weekend, our riders competed at the WIHA State Horse Show at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison — showcasing incredible teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill.
We’re proud to share that the Fort Atkinson Equestrian Team earned a Top 10 Finish at State! 🎉👏
The Purdy Green Team held their first event last week and made a great start. K through 5 members helped with a fall clean up in the courtyard and painted rocks that will be added to our sensory space.
Purdy Elementary students had a fantastic time connecting with our dedicated local Police Officers and Firefighters this week! Our heroes in uniform joined students for lunch and recess, sharing smiles, laughter, and fun. We are so grateful for their service and commitment, and we truly value these meaningful moments that help build a stronger, safer community.
Since the start of the school year, Mrs. Young’s class at Luther School has been working hard toward their goal of earning 100 scores of 100% on iReady!
Their dedication to iReady Reading and Math has truly paid off. Every time a student earned 100% on a lesson, they got to write their initials on the donut. Today, they celebrated their hard work with a well-deserved donut snack party! 🎉
Their dedication to iReady Reading and Math has truly paid off. Every time a student earned 100% on a lesson, they got to write their initials on the donut. Today, they celebrated their hard work with a well-deserved donut snack party! 🎉
Check out our principal, Ms. Walden, filling in as crossing guard today! She’s a leader who truly does it all and always steps up wherever she’s needed. Thank you, Ms. Walden, for showing what it means to lead with heart and dedication! 💪👏
Purdy Kindergarteners from Mrs. Johnson's class enjoyed a beautiful fall walk to visit the fire station last week! 🍂🚒
We are so thankful for our Rockwell Safety Patrollers who help students get to school safely in all kinds of weather! ☔️❄️🌞
“A great principal isn’t just a leader—they’re a helper, a teacher, and a role model for everyone in the school.” 🌟
🍎During the school year, there are times when substitute teachers can be hard to find. No worries! Luther Principal Mr. Geiger steps up to the plate, jumping right in so teachers can take care of what they need to do.
🍎During the school year, there are times when substitute teachers can be hard to find. No worries! Luther Principal Mr. Geiger steps up to the plate, jumping right in so teachers can take care of what they need to do.
📣 October Rotary Educator of the Month 📣
✨ This week, Barrie Elementary’s very own Mrs. Laura Janke was recognized by Principal Justin Stewart at the Rotary meeting for her outstanding dedication and impact as a kindergarten teacher! ✨
From the moment you step into her classroom, it’s clear that everything—and everyone—has a purpose and a place. Her calm, organized, and joyful learning environment helps every student thrive. 🌟
Mrs. Janke is known for her patience, creativity, and unwavering belief in her students. She celebrates every victory, big or small, and creates a classroom filled with laughter, curiosity, and kindness. 💛
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Janke for the incredible difference she makes each day for our Barrie students and families! 👏💐
✨ This week, Barrie Elementary’s very own Mrs. Laura Janke was recognized by Principal Justin Stewart at the Rotary meeting for her outstanding dedication and impact as a kindergarten teacher! ✨
From the moment you step into her classroom, it’s clear that everything—and everyone—has a purpose and a place. Her calm, organized, and joyful learning environment helps every student thrive. 🌟
Mrs. Janke is known for her patience, creativity, and unwavering belief in her students. She celebrates every victory, big or small, and creates a classroom filled with laughter, curiosity, and kindness. 💛
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Janke for the incredible difference she makes each day for our Barrie students and families! 👏💐
Mrs. Janke’s Kindergarten class at Barrie had a fall-tastic day at the pumpkin farm! 🎃🍂
This past weekend, our debate team competed at Rufus King High School. The pairs of Logan Crossman & Riley Cunningham and Eli Szabo & Walid Guerra represented us in the PF Varsity division—where Eli and Walid took 1st place! 🏆👏
Great job to all of our debaters for their hard work and success! 🎉
Great job to all of our debaters for their hard work and success! 🎉
📚 A big thank you to all the families who supported the Rockwell Book Fair during conferences last week! Your support helps our PTO continue a wonderful tradition — selecting books for students to receive on their birthdays. 🎉
Landon and Elijah each found the perfect books to celebrate their special day! 🎂📖
Landon and Elijah each found the perfect books to celebrate their special day! 🎂📖
🚦👏 Congratulations to our Safety Patrollers of the Month! 👏🚦
We’re proud to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work and dedication to keeping their classmates safe:
Rylee Evenson – Purdy
Beatrix Altschwager – Purdy
Veliseo Martinez – Rockwell
Blue Haubenschild – Barrie
Teagan Pyka – Barrie
Ella Hansen – Rockwell
Brielle Grady – Luther
Amelia Lamke – Luther
A special thank you as well to School Resource Officer Broeve. for supporting and celebrating our patrollers! 💙
👑❤️ Fort Atkinson High School is proud to announce our 2025 Homecoming King and Queen!
Congratulations to Tatiyana Samuels and Grant Heagney on being crowned this year’s Homecoming royalty! 🎉✨
Congratulations to Tatiyana Samuels and Grant Heagney on being crowned this year’s Homecoming royalty! 🎉✨
Officer Dunkleberger from the Fort Police Department helped swear in our Rockwell Safety Patrollers! 🚸👏 Congratulations to all of our new patrollers who are ready to help keep our school safe.
A special shoutout to our student leaders:
⭐ Captains: Ella and Veliseo
⭐ Equipment Care Lieutenants: Tobi and Kaplin
⭐ Scheduling Lieutenants: Olivia and Kirk
We’re so proud of all of you! 💙
A special shoutout to our student leaders:
⭐ Captains: Ella and Veliseo
⭐ Equipment Care Lieutenants: Tobi and Kaplin
⭐ Scheduling Lieutenants: Olivia and Kirk
We’re so proud of all of you! 💙
The Purdy staff are excited to welcome our students and focus on the limitless potential in each one! Our staff motto this year: “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” 👀✨At #1Fort, we see greatness in every child—and we can’t wait to watch them shine this year! 🌟
