School resumes on Monday, March 31st. Hope everyone enjoyed Spring Break!

Spring Break is almost here! Enjoy!

🌟🎭✨ What a show! ✨🎭🌟
A huge congratulations to the New Glarus High School Music Department on their incredible production of Big Fish! 🎶🐟 From the stunning performances to the heartfelt storytelling, every moment on stage was pure magic. The dedication and talent of the cast, crew, and directors truly brought this beautiful story to life, leaving audiences captivated and inspired.
Bravo to everyone involved—your hard work and passion shined through in every song, scene, and set piece. 👏🎤🎭 Thank you for giving our community a performance to remember!
More pictures coming soon!
🎭✨ Opening Night is Almost Here! ✨🎭
Big Fish opens THIS FRIDAY, and tickets are selling fast! 🎟️ There are only a few left, so if you want a guaranteed seat, be sure to order online before it's too late!
Get Your tickets here! https://bit.ly/41Yf876
And don’t forget to bring some cash for our musical-themed refreshers at the concession stand! 🍹🎶 You won’t want to miss these special treats.
Get ready for an unforgettable show—see you there! 🎩🐟

Reminder: No School on Friday, March 7th. Enjoy the day!

🎭 Join Us for "Big Fish" – A Musical Extravaganza at New Glarus High School! 🎭
The New Glarus High School Music Department is thrilled to invite you to our production of the heartwarming musical "Big Fish." Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, "Big Fish" tells the enchanting story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman with a flair for storytelling, and his son Will, who seeks to uncover the truth behind his father's tales.
Performance Dates:
Friday, March 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM
Location: New Glarus High School Auditorium
Tickets can be purchased at the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/new-glarus-presents-big-fish-the-musical-3622599
Come support our talented students as they bring this magical story to life through captivating music, dance, and storytelling. It's an event you won't want to miss!
HOSA members had an amazing opportunity to learn about the human body system with Nurse Kayla Zimmerman during her recent visit! 🧠💪 She shared her knowledge and passion for healthcare, giving students hands-on insights into how the body works.
Thank you, Nurse Zimmerman, for inspiring future healthcare professionals! 👩⚕️📚

Members of the HOSA Health Occupations Students of America) organization at New Glarus High School traveled to Accuray and Madison College yesterday. The students received a tour of the Accuracy facility in Middleton and learned about the cutting-edge radiation therapy technology that is manufactured right here in Wisconsin. At Madison College students attended a health care job fair and toured the campus. Great opportunities for our students!

State Senator Howard Marklein visited New Glarus School District on Monday. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit our schools!
On Thursday, two high school teams went head-to-head in a fierce Battle of the Books competition. The contest was neck-and-neck, with both teams answering questions correctly about the 20 books on this year's list. It all came down to the final questions, but the Lightning Sharks emerged victorious. The Purple Turtles team finished as runners-up. Congratulations to both teams for an exciting battle!

New Glarus 5th-grade students are loving the snow!

🚸✨ This week, we celebrate Wisconsin Adult Crossing Guard Appreciation Week! 🚦👷♂️
Every day, rain or shine, our dedicated crossing guards at New Glarus School District ensure the safety of our children, pedestrians, and our entire community. Their kindness, vigilance, and commitment help keep our students, and pedestrians safe.
Next time you see one of our awesome crossing guards, take a moment to say THANK YOU for their hard work! 🏆💛
Thank you Becky Deegan, Shelley Molencamp, Teri Dearth, Diane Bettin, Theresa Pritchett, Jen Wilde, Sarah Kranz, & Julie Nimtz for all you do!

Don't forget! There's no school tomorrow, Monday, February 17th. Enjoy the day!

Due to the wintry weather expected tomorrow, New Glarus School District will be closed. All after-school activities and practices are also canceled.

BIG Congratulations to Sonja Engen and Emerson DeRouin! They competed at the Region 6 STAR competition last Saturday in Level 3 Interior Design. Sonja and Emerson did great and will be moving on to the state competition in April at the Kalahari Resort in Wi. Dells.!

Our Youth Apprenticeship program gives students the chance to explore and gain experience in careers they are interested in pursuing. Leslie has had the chance to explore her interest in Nursing by working as a Nursing Assistant at SSM Health-Monroe Hospital. Thank you to Stacie and the team at SSM Health - Monroe Hospital for providing this opportunity to Leslie!

Youth Apprenticeship (YA) gives high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to explore their chosen career path and helps employers develop a qualified and committed workforce.
New Glarus High School has 9 Seniors participating in YA this year. Nathan is working with Clark Electric pursuing a career pathway in the Electrical trade, Leslie is working with SSM Health - Monroe Hospital pursuing a career pathway in Nursing, Owen is working with Tri-North Construction, pursuing a career pathway in Construction, Cooper is working at Helvetia Systems pursuing a career pathway in the IT field, Jessi is working at The New Glarus Home pursuing a career pathway in Nursing, Logan is working at Woodford State Bank pursuing a career pathway in Finance, Abby is working at SSM Health Monroe Clinic pursuing a career pathway in Nursing, Morgan is working at the New Glarus Home pursuing a career pathway in Nursing, and Mackenzie (not pictured) is also working at the New Glarus Home pursuing a career pathway in the Nursing field.
We are thankful for these local businesses that provide our students with these job-skill opportunities to help them prepare for their futures!
To learn more about the Youth Apprenticeship program take a look at this video.
https://youtu.be/3wd0J-Uk9Eo
Due to the weather conditions this morning, New Glarus School District will have a 2-Hour Delay for Kindergarten - 12th grade. AM 4K will be canceled.
Stay Safe!

This week we recognize our amazing school counselors for all the wonderful things they do for our students! Thank you Ms. Purpero, Ms. Montogmery, and Ms. Russ.

On Tuesday, Mrs. Mielke's "Farm to Fork" class toured Hoesly's Meats. The students have been studying a unit on how to be an educated consumer. The class was able to see many aspects of the Hoesly's Meats business, which helped them learn more about the meat-cutting business and about different career opportunities in Agriculture. Thank you to Hoesly's Meats for the great tour and your continued support of our Agriculture programs at New Glarus High School.

