MS Academics/Athletics & Activities

Physical Education is designed to help children and youth develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for participating in active, healthy living. As such, Physical Education programs are an integral component of the total school experience for students.

Quality Physical Education programs encompass a wide variety of carefully planned learning experiences from sport skills to outdoor skills. Attention to developmentally appropriate curricular goals and learning outcomes will ensure that children of all abilities and interests are able to build a foundation of movement experiences and knowledge - that is, a language of physical movement or physical literacy that leads to life-long active and healthy living.

The benefits of quality Physical Education include:

• ​​​​​the development of a level of personal fitness that supports healthy living;
• a skill base that enables children and youth to successfully participate in a variety of physical activities; and
• development of the habit of life-long participation in health-enhancing activities.

What are the benefits of Quality Programs of Physical Education?

Our children and youth need to be ‘physically educated' so they will be ‘physically active' throughout their lives. Research has shown that when children are engaged in quality Physical Education Programs:

• Students usually perform as well or better academically than those receiving more academic curriculum time and less Physical Education.
• Students develop positive attitudes about school. This leads to improved attendance and reduced dropout rates.
• Students develop lifelong positive personal health habits, are less likely to smoke, use drugs or alcohol.
• Students develop aerobic endurance, muscular strength, and exhibit fewer risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
• Students can develop active lifestyles that help to address health issues such as obesity, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and type-2 diabetes.
• Students experience improved self esteem and self-concept, and lower levels of anxiety and stress.
• Physical Education can be a "hook" for some students, motivating them to attend school and stay on task in class.
• Participation in Quality Daily Physical Education programs in childhood is positively associated with higher levels of physical activity in adulthood.

Colby, Zack
MS P.E. & Health Teacher

The mission of agricultural education is to prepare students for careers in the agriculture industry, to support students in their career choices, and to develop leadership skills in students to benefit their community and the food, fiber, and natural resource systems.

This large industry has many possibilities for you to further your career skill area.  We cover a vast array of environmental issues, the field of Veterinarian Medicine, the entire Plan and Soil science field, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Hydroponics, Leadership and Exploratory courses for those who wish to engage in multiple topic areas.  Therefore Agri-Science offers something for everyone.

The New Glarus FFA, Wisconsin FFA and National FFA Organizations are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Mielke, Hanna
Agriculture Teacher

The Special Education Department serves a variety of students with multiple levels of abilities in a cross categorical model. We are a strong team of teachers that focus on student's needs and teaching individuals to advocate for themselves.  We seek to continually grow as professionals so we provide effective services and instruction to our students. Our goal is to always move towards independence for each of our students so that they may be successful community members as adults.

Collins, Beth
Intervention Aide

Art and design classes at NGMS provide students with basic knowledge of art media and processes allowing them to be proficient in expressing their ideas. Emphasis in art courses is put on developing problem solving through learning a variety of media. Students will be creating works of personal art that they feel express themselves while fulfilling assignment requirements. Courses are designed to give students a breadth of two- and three-dimensional art making experiences.

MS Art

Winters Hanson, Alison
6-12 Art Teacher

• 6-8 Health Curriculum Overview6-12
• Parent Opt Out of Human Growth & Development Form

Music is an essential component of the academic curriculum in the School District of New Glarus.The New Glarus Music Department strives to reach students' individual and collective potential through the study and performance of music in an effort to form a solid foundation for future development. We offer our students glimpses of the many meanings and consequences of musical thought, observation, and activity.  We try to instill a common love of learning by exploring history, culture,humanity, and life-skills illustrated in the music we perform. Finally,we aim to acquire an understanding and appreciation of the relationship between music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.

Doefer, Amy
MS/HS Band Teacher

Schulz, Andrew
MS/HS Band Teacher

Setterstrom, Renee
MS/HS Choir Teacher

World language offerings currently include four levels each of German and Spanish at the high school, with an introduction to both languages at the middle school. Students are given the opportunities to practice using the target language in areas of speaking, writing and listening Inaddition to becoming proficient in the target language, the students will be exposed to the culture and traditions of their respective countries.Extra curricular offerings include the possibility to participate in a German exchange program or a trip to Spain.

Belknap, Matt
Middle/High School Spanish Teacher

Zuleger, Emily
Middle/High School German Teacher

• 7th/8th Grade

1. Jr. FCCLA 
2. Jr. FFA 

• 6th/7th/8th Grade

1. Battle of the Books
2. Math Team
3. RoboLeague
4. Safety Patrol
5. Spelling Bee
6. Student Senate

• 7th/8th Grade

1. Girls Volleyball
2. Boys & Girls Basketball
3. Boys & Girls Track & Field

• 6th/7th/8th Grade

1. Boys & Girls Wrestling
2. Boys & Girls Cross Country