🎓✨ What a special day at Rockwell!
Our #1Fort students were thrilled to line the halls and cheer on the graduating Seniors from Fort Atkinson High School as they made their memorable walk through the building. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next. 🖤❤️
🚓🐾 Mrs. Hahn-Hammer’s third graders at Purdy had an exciting visit from Officer Boeve and Detective Lawrence this week—and the highlight? Watching K9 Smitty show off his speed, clocking in at an impressive 22 mph! 🐶💨
🚓 Because Purdy had the biggest family turnout at March’s DARE Bowling Fundraiser, our fifth graders scored an exclusive tour of both the Police Station and Fire Station—topped off with a sweet stop at Frostie Freeze - Fort Atkinson! 🍦
🚗🔧 On May 9th, six talented students — Liam Rutter, Josh Kraus, Keegan Huser, Brady Noll, Parker Carlson, and Peyton Godfrey — represented Fort Atkinson at MATC Madison for the annual Firestone Challenge, and they did an outstanding job!
🇺🇸 A Special Visit from Our State Representatives! 🇺🇸
A big thank you to Ms. Aranda for organizing today’s memorable experience! Representatives Brown and Fitzgerald stopped by to speak with Mrs. Hahn-Hammer’s third grade class, and the students asked some truly thoughtful questions. 🙋♂️🙋♀️
🌟 Special Visitors at Luther Elementary!
On Monday, May 5, Luther Elementary School had the honor of welcoming State Superintendent Jill Underly and Assistant Deputy State Superintendent Sara Knueve from the Department of Public Instruction.
Rockwell is blessed with a beautiful playground and a spacious lawn that our students enjoy every day. As the weather warms up, we love continuing our spring tradition of Lunch on the Lawn—and the smiles say it all!
Kindergartners in Mrs. Schuldt’s class at Luther Elementary made paper flower baskets to deliver to neighborhood homes for May day. Students have been learning about spreading kindness and this was an engaging, fun and memorable way to do just that. We hope all those who received the flowers enjoyed them and added brightness to their day! ✨
📯🎶 #1Fort Pride Spotlight!
Congratulations to 5th grade band student Ryan Barber for representing Fort Bands at the UW-Stevens Point Hornfest on Saturday, April 26th!
🏆 Fort Atkinson Jazz Ambassadors Take 1st Place! 🎷
We are thrilled to announce that the Fort Atkinson Jazz Ambassadors took first place at the premier Regional Jazz Competition during the Eau Claire Jazz Festival! 🎶🎺
🎬🤖 Fort Atkinson fourth graders from Luther and Purdy had a fantastic experience attending a private showing of The Wild Robot at Whitewater Cinemas!
🚓🐾 Rockwell fourth graders had a special treat with a visit from Jefferson County K-9 Officer Smitty! A big thank you to Jefferson County for providing this memorable experience! ❤️
On April 16th, students at Fort Atkinson High School were honored with a luncheon at the annual Optimist Youth Appreciation Celebration hosted by the Fort Atkinson Optimist Club. ✨
Ms. Brianne read PETE THE CAT SCREAMS FOR ICE CREAM by Kimberly and James Dean and she surprised the kids with chocolate and vanilla twist ice cream with rainbow sprinkles!! What a treat and a fun start to the day! THANK YOU, Ms. Brianne with Frostie Freeze - Fort Atkinson, for your visit, story and treat!
Mrs. Jordahl, reading interventionist at Purdy Elementary, visited Mrs. Shuda’s 4K class to read WHO WANTS ARTHUR by Amanda Graham.
Our Fort Preschool 4K students walked over to Parents Cooperative Preschool to join forces for some parachute fun and collaborative mural-making. Meanwhile, our Purdy 4K class and Head Start 4K students teamed up for more parachute games and joyful time together on the playground.
On Friday, April 11, the Fort Atkinson FFA Ag Sales Team, made up of sophomores Isabelle Anderson, Tyler Hamilton, Addison Hansen, and Jaelynn Wagner, traveled to Madison College - Truax Campus to compete in the State FFA Ag Sales contest alongside 20 other teams. This was only their third contest ever, and they came home with an amazing 5th place finish! Way to go, team! 🌟
🌟 Congratulations to Mrs. Michelle Steed—FAMS Rotary Educator of the Month! 🌟
Better known to many as Shelly, Mrs. Steed is an exceptional educator who currently serves as one of our sixth-grade special education teachers at Fort Atkinson Middle School. With an incredible 35-year career in education—including 24 years in the School District of Beloit—Shelly’s impact has been both wide-reaching and deeply felt. Anyone who knows Shelly—as a colleague, teacher, or friend—can speak to the excellence she brings to everything she does. We’re thrilled to recognize her commitment, care, and impact.
🍕 The Parents Cooperative Preschool 4K wrapped up their Community Helpers unit in the most delicious way—Pizza Day!
To celebrate, our little learners made their own English muffin pizzas and even dressed like pizzas for the occasion! From learning about chefs to becoming mini pizza makers themselves, it was a hands-on, cheesy good time. 🎉
Last week, our Luther 3rd graders celebrated finishing 3 out of their 5 Forward Exam sessions with a well-earned ice cream treat—generously donated by Culver's of Whitewater!
