School District of Fort Atkinson

📚✨ Mystery Reader Fun in 4K!

Mrs. Shuda's 4K kiddos at Purdy Elementary were lucky to welcome a very familiar face, Mrs. Beth Nelson, SDFA Early Learning Program Support Teacher, as their Mystery Reader. Mrs. Nelson visits weekly to teach social and emotional lessons to all district 4K classes, and her special visit was a big hit.

🚜 FFA Drive Your Tractor to School Day 🚜

Last Friday, April 10th, our FFA students took part in their annual Drive Your Tractor to School Day—a fun tradition that celebrates agriculture and our students’ connection to it!

Pictured are Owen Kempf and Keilah Reu showing off their tractors and school spirit. 🌾

On Friday, April 10th, Addy Maxfield, Charlie Held, Tristan Dommershausen, and Logan Pulgarin traveled to UW–Madison to participate in the 2nd Annual Accounting Case Study Competition. 📊

Fort Atkinson Middle School is proud to celebrate Emily Zarnowski, who has been selected as the Rotary Club of Fort Atkinson’s Teacher of the Month for April. 🎉

Mrs. Shuda's 4K morning class at Purdy Elementary does when Fort's Frostie Freeze owner Ms. Brianne stops by to be a mystery reader!
Ms. Brianne read Kimberly & James Dean's book PETE THE CAT SCREAMS FOR ICE CREAM! As Pete makes his way to the Just Chillin' Ice Cream van, he stops to help friends in need. Will he make it in time to get an ice cream treat?

Big kids, little readers, and a whole lot of full-circle magic 📚✨
Two very special siblings recently returned to Parents Cooperative Preschool 4K as Mystery Readers!
Both Anika Jo and Wesley are proud former 4K students, making their visit even more meaningful. Anika Jo, now a 3rd grader at Purdy Elementary School and big sister to Eleorah, shared a fun Nibbles story with the class. Wesley, currently in Kindergarten, delighted students with a PAW Patrol book. 🐾

Our March Safety Patrollers of the Month were treated to a special lunch at McDonald's before Spring Break to celebrate their hard work and dedication to keeping our schools safe! 🍟👏
Front Row:
Hadley N. | Barrie
Mavis J. | Barrie
Kingston F. | Luther
Back Row:
Laila G. | Rockwell
Bella W. | Rockwell
Aurelius L. | Purdy
Mason B. | Luther
Thank you for being leaders and role models in our school community at #1Fort!

🎯🏹 STATE BOUND! 🏹🎯
With immense pride and excitement, we are thrilled to share that our 1Fort Archery team (140 student-athletes)—elementary, middle, and high school—will be heading to the State Competition in Wisconsin Dells on Friday, March 27th!

Mrs. Shuda’s 4K class at Purdy Elementary had a big surprise when one student’s parents walked in as Mystery Readers! 📚

Mr. Grif Moehling and Mrs. Amanda Moehling, the SDFA’s Director of Buildings and Grounds, shared No Party Poopers by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan. This fun animal tale had the whole class laughing and proved there are absolutely PAWSitively no party poopers here! 💩🐾

Rockwell Fine Arts Night was a wonderful celebration of creativity and talent! 🎨✨So proud of our amazing artists and all the hard work they showcased! 👏

Students from Fort Atkinson High School traveled to the Wisconsin State Capitol on March 11 to participate in the 11th Annual YA Day at the Capitol. The event brought students together from across the state to share how their participation in Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship programs has had a positive impact on them.

Last week was all about inclusion at FAHS. We wrapped up an incredible Inclusion Week by raising over $2,500 for the Special Olympics with our first-ever Inclusive Polar Plunge!

22 students, staff, and family members jumped in to prove that we are better together. 🤝✨

✨📚 Barrie wrapped up Read Across America Week with more great reading moments and special connections.

✏️📚 Our first graders at Luther Elementary had an exciting experience last week! Both classes joined together for a virtual author visit with Peter Reynolds. He wrote two stories, “The Dot” and “Ish,” which students had previously learned from in our language workshop class in quarter 1.

✨📖 Rockwell recently welcomed a special panel of judges for our Building Level Interpretive Reading Competition. We were honored to have former teachers Mr. Meyer, Mrs. Wixom, and Mr. McDonough, along with Ms. Sayre, Academic Advancement Coordinator, lend their time and expertise to support our students.

Congratulations to our Rockwell winners who will be moving on to the district competition, as well as to our alternates. We wish you the best of luck in the next round! 👏

🎨✨ 4K Art Gala a Colorful Success!
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, our youngest artists took center stage at the 4K Art Gala, hosted in partnership with the Dwight Foster Public Library!

Moose showed up again at Luther School and brought plenty of puppy kisses, love, and support with him. 🐾💙

During his visit, he helped a young man who needed a little extra care. Moose listened intently as the student shared about a playground issue. By the time he finished telling his story, he felt calm and ready to head back to class with confidence and a clear mind.

💚🎥 As Purdy students continue learning about positive problem solving strategies, they are taking their skills to the next level on the green screen.

The Kids’ Choice Award program is a wonderful partnership between Bridges Library System, Jefferson County and Waukesha County libraries, and local area schools—designed to promote a love of reading and an appreciation for books among 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.

This year, 36 fourth- and fifth-grade students from Barrie, Luther, Purdy, and Rockwell Elementary accepted the challenge! 🎉

Our youngest learners and our leaders came together to celebrate big milestones! 🎉

Kindergarten and 1st grade marked the 100th day of school, while our 5th graders celebrated their 1,000th day with fun, hands-on learning activities throughout the day.