This Teacher Appreciation Week we’re celebrating a full-circle moment in our district! 🍎
Mrs. Johnson, Luther Elementary’s multilingual learner teacher, is mentoring Evelyn Cruz, a student teacher from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Evelyn attended Luther Elementary as a student and has returned to the very school where her journey began!
Mrs. Johnson, Luther Elementary’s multilingual learner teacher, is mentoring Evelyn Cruz, a student teacher from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Evelyn attended Luther Elementary as a student and has returned to the very school where her journey began!

📚✨ Special Author Visit at Luther School!
We were so excited to welcome Linda Teed, author of The Three Crayon Challenge, to Luther School last week.
We were so excited to welcome Linda Teed, author of The Three Crayon Challenge, to Luther School last week.

Our 4th grade students have been learning all about hatching and caring for baby chicks, and Mrs. Korth has been sharing her amazing knowledge on everything chick-related throughout the process.

The Purdy Panthers created an unforgettable day for Principal Mary Kilar on Principal Appreciation Day! 💙🐾

The kindergartners at Rockwell School have been spreading smiles throughout the community! 🌸

The Rockwell Student Council is bringing some extra fun to campus with a special Spirit Week for our Roadrunners following state testing! 🎉

Fort Atkinson High School is proud to announce this year's Junior Prom Court! Prom will be held at Koshkonong Mounds Country Club on Saturday, May 2nd from 7-11 PM. The theme for this year's dance is "Mystery at the Manor". ✨

We are proud to share that SDFA has been recognized with the 2026 NAMM Best Communities for Music Education designation for 15 consecutive years. What an incredible achievement! 🎶🎵

📚✨ 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.
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. 🌾
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?
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. 🐾
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!
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!
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! 💩🐾
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. 🤝✨
22 students, staff, and family members jumped in to prove that we are better together. 🤝✨

