*Most recent announcements will be at the top of this page*

2/13

• Both 7th and 8th grade Badger White Volleyball practice will be cancelled for today due to a coach's illness.

• Attention forensics team: Tonight we are going to meet in the cafeteria after school. Please gather your props, get changed if you need to, and plan to meet in the cafeteria by 3:30. You will receive your codes sheets and have time to relax and practice at the tables with friends. At 4 o’clock, we will walk with Mrs. Rodenkirch to Cabrini. If you would prefer to have a parent drive you that is completely fine as well, but please come down to the cafeteria first to pick up your code information.

2/12

• Congratulations to our 8th grade Badger volleyball team on another big win last night over Thomas Jefferson!
  Shaleah Chavez, Leah Kersten, and Madelyn Hyde each earned a nickel, while Brooklyn Seidel earned a double nickel. The team also added an impressive 13 service aces during the match.
  Leading the way on defense were O'Ryann Campos and Ryleigh Stoltz with strong, consistent play.   Powering the offense were Maci Schwan, Lena Hespe, and Addie Reed, who helped keep the Badgers in control throughout the match.

• BADGER GOLD IS ON FIRE!  Aleah Zick led her team last night to a blowout win against Thomas Jefferson.  Our serves are what won the games as 7 out of 9 players earned the coveted nickel!!  Maddie Cich, Aubrey Grigg, Mia Upson, Jacqueline Starch, Layla King, Abby Mueller, and Aleah Zick all powered over 5 serves in a row that resulted in points for Gold.  The court was electric!  Maddie Cich had an amazing save at the net on the 3rd hit that wowed the crowd! Our next game is Tuesday, away at John Long middle school.

2/11

• There will be no Rock Ensemble after school today.
• Congratulations to the Badger 8th grade volleyball team for their win over John Long last night! Ryleigh Stoltz led the team with some incredible serving earning herself 2 nickels and 4 aces. Maci Schwan also earned herself a nickel and had some tough defense on the back line. O'Ryann Campos played aggressively at the net with some strong attacks. Maddie Hyde stepped up last night and was really hustling on the court. Great work ladies, keep it up tonight when we face off against Thomas Jefferson.
• Layla King led Badger Gold volleyball to a victory over John Long, claiming 4 of 4 games last night. All of the gold players were scrapping, diving, and aggressively spiking at the net. Aubrey Grigg had some amazing digs and worked the court with many saves for points. Lydia Barden again earned the coveting nickel! Way to go, Badger Gold! Come cheer us on tonight at Aleah Zick leads the team against Thomas Jefferson!

2/9

Our Staff of the Week is an excellent music teacher, who is kind and helpful. He is awesome at helping his students become better musicians. He's extremely funny, and always makes his classes fun and enjoyable for his students. Congratulations to Mr. Cicero - Orchestra and Guitar teacher!

Badger staff are proud to recognize our Students of the Week:
7th grade - Kyran Wulf, Jaxon Pabon, Sophia Belfield
8th grade - Elizabeth Branham

• The Forensics team did really well on Friday, congrats to these students for earning medals:
  3rd place - Aubrey, Marshall, and Jade
  2nd place - Gwendolyn & Charlotte, Jaqueline & Taylor, Abby & Meadow, Paige, Willow, and Isabella
  1st place - Caitlin & Semi, Lydia, O'Ryann, Clara, and Bryleigh!

2/6

• Let's repeat our AWESOME performance from last week tonight at Slinger! Forensics kids, please check your emails today for instructions about where your practice room is today after school. You need to get ready and grab all of your props and be in your practice room at 3:30 today after school. We will practice with a coach and then board the buses around 4:20. Again, please check your email today so you know where to go after school for your practice room.
• Congratulations to the 8th grade Badger volleyball team on their big win last night over Slinger!!!  Their amazing serving kept the Owls on their toes with Remiah Koeferl and Ryleigh Stoltz each earning their first nickel of the season. Maci Schwan hustled on the court and had some great saves and Grace Koeferl was the team leader rallying everyone when they needed it!  Congrats ladies!!
• Jacqueline Starch led Badger Gold volleyball to a victory over Slinger, claiming 3 of 5 games last night! All of the Gold players were scrapping, diving, and aggressively spiking back at the net. Lydia Barden and Jacqueline both earned the coveted nickels, with 5 serves in a row resulting in points for the team. Way to go, team!
• Congratulations to Mrs. King's resource. They won a popcorn party for being the first resource to get all of their 8th grade resource selection sheets turned in.
  Any 7th graders who brought in their pink sheet today, please make sure to turn it in to the counseling office BEFORE YOUR LUNCH!

2/5

• Attention 7th graders - there are still 120 of you that need to turn in your pink 8th grade elective form. The popcorn party for the resource who turns in all their forms is still up for grabs! Bring the form to the counseling office today. They are due tomorrow, February 6th.
• Reminder that Clay Club will be held today (Thursday) after school instead of Friday! See you there.

2/4

• Student Council is meeting today after school in Buddy's Den (rm 307.) We will be spreading the love at Badger, so please remember to bring a black marker to the meeting!
• Today for We Love Badger Week, it's "Community Kindness Day." try to find opportunities for small acts of kindness. Remember, you can earn Caught Being Kind" tickets that count toward your Badger Pride cards.
  Tomorrow is "Twin Day!" Dress like the friend you love the most!

2/3

• Badger 8th grade White & Red Volleyball teams - dismissal for today's game is 2:26, AFTER 8th hour. Please be on the bus to leave by 2:35.
• It is National School Counseling Appreciation Week! Our awesome counselors at Badger make a tremendous impact in helping students achieve school success. If you see Mrs. Mayer or Mrs. Pearce, make sure to say hi and with them a Happy School Counseling Week!
• Today for We Love Badger Week it's "Spread the Love Day." Take some time to write a note to a friend or compliment someone on something you appreciate about them.
  Tomorrow is "Community Kindness Day!" Try to find opportunities for small acts of kindness. Remember, you can earn "Caught being Kind" tickets that count toward your Badger Pride cards!

2/2

Our Staff of the Week is one of our excellent Language Arts teachers. She teaches with great enthusiasm, and makes class fun with her cool stories and fun units like Public Speaking and Debate. Students really enjoy her classes! Congratulations to Mrs. Meyer - 7th Grade ELA

Badger Staff are proud to recognize our Student of the Week:
8th Grade - Reid Wnuk

• Attention all 7th graders - your pink 8th grade course selection sheet is due this Friday, February 6th. Please drop it off in the basket in the Counseling Office, or give it to your Resource teacher.
• Congratulations to the following January Badger Pride Raffle winners:
  7A - Vada G
  7B - Jazzy M
  7/8B - Thayer F
  8A - Connor S
  8C - Sophia L
• Badger's Forensics Team competed in their first meet on 1/30 winning a first place trophy in their division! Shout out to these students earning third place: Ian, Seth, Kyrie, Nathan, Declan, Zettie, Raelynn, Sofia & Isla!
  Congrats to these second place finishers: Alice, Avery, Jazlyn, Collin, Marshall, Jacqueline, Taylor, Caitlin, Semi, O'Ryann, Harper, Clara, Macy, and Prudence!
  Congrats to these first place finishers: Yasmeen, Abby, Alex, Lydia, Janessa, Willow, Isabella, Lilly, Matthew, Andrew, Wyatt, Sullivan! Good luck this week at Slinger!
• We Love Badger Spirit Week begins tomorrow with Spread the Love Day! Take some time to write a note or compliment a friend or staff member on something you appreciate about them!

February is Black History Month. This month we want to honor the black men and women who have been instrumental in making our world a better place, so I’ll be ending the announcements with a thoughtful quote. The first is from Jackie Robinson.  Jackie faced a lot of barriers and racism in becoming the first African American to play Major League Baseball.  As we continue through this month, remember Jackie’s words about the impact that you have on others around you everyday.  Robinson said, 

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."

—Jackie Robinson

1/30

• Attention Forensics Stars: tonight is our first meet at Silverbrook! Please head to the World Language wing after school to receive your code sheet and get that final practice in with your friends and coaches. If you are not planning to stay after school, pop by the World Language wing to receive your code sheet before you head home and then have your parents bring you to Silverbrook at 4:30. Do your best tonight we are proud of you!
• Thanks to all our awesome students and staff who attended BINGO NIGHT last night! Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming events you might want to attend!

1/26

Our Staff of the Week is one of our excellent ELA teachers. She has a great smile and a great attitude. Her students say she's tough, but an excellent teacher! Congratulations to Ms. Hilgendorf - 8th grade ELA

Badger Staff are proud to recognize this week's Students of the Week:
7th Grade - Annabelle Gostony, Ava Kopala, Anthony Poznanski
8th Grade - River Biertzer & Damien Schultz

• Despite the cold, a number of students attended the Future Business Leaders of America Regional Conference this past weekend. Congratulations to Clara Mintie for placing first in Exploring Business Issues and second in Digital Citizenship! Elizabeth Branham, Ainsley Holtzer, and Aria Schumann earned first place in Exploring Digital Video Production! Miles Riemer and Marshall Wulf placed first in Exploring Business Ethics! Abi Ruiz earned second place and Macy Custer earned third place in Interpersonal Communication! Way to go!
• Students - please bring your Chromebooks to Resource today for the Badger Pride lesson.
• Do you love to read? Don't forget to turn in your Badger Pride cards for the Valentine's Day giveaway at the library for a chance to win a Kindle!!
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes - There is a meeting this Wednesday, January 28th, from 3:30-4:10 in room 212. Ryan Latour from Kettlebrook Church will be a guest speaker and there will be snacks! All are welcome.

1/22

• Attention all 8th graders - if you did NOT attend the Gearing up for High School event last night, please stop by the Counseling Office during your lunch to pick up your folder of important information to take home. You need it to sign up for your high school classes!
• Congratulations to our Badger Spelling Bee winners:
  1st place - Jaxon Pabon
  2nd place - Miles Reimer
  3rd place - Lydia Barden
  Jaxon and Miles will represent Badger at the CESA 6 Regional Spelling Bee on February 4th, with Lydia serving as an alternate.

1/21

• Today we have 2 more winter clubs starting! Chess Club and Jewelry Making Club will both meet on the 3rd floor after school. Chess is in room 304 and Jewelry is in Room 313. See you there!

  Reminder that there will NOT be a Thursday Mafia Club tomorrow or a Clay Club this Friday. These clubs will meet next week!

1/20

This week's Staff of the Week is an amazing teacher who is very kind and makes learning fun!. The students say he is always helpful and finds ways to make his students laugh. He strives to make the students the best they can be. Congratulations to Mr. Gauthier - 7th Grade ELA teacher!

Badger Staff are proud to recognize this week's Students of the Week:
7th Grade - Alice Happel & Rylin Kannenberg
8th Grade - Abigail Kaehler, William Kelly, Logan Bunkelmann

• Today kicks off 6 week Winter Clubs! Today we have D&D in Frau Muhl's German room after school Room 224, and right next door we have Tuesday Mafia Club in Room 223. If you are unsure about whether you are signed up, please stop by counseling or Mrs. Jackson's room.

1/16

• Attention all volleyball players - tryouts will be held on Tuesday, Jan 20th for 7th grade from 3:30-5pm and 8th grade from 5-6:30pm, and on Wednesday, Jan 21 for 8th grade from 3:30-5pm and 7th grade from 5-6:30pm. All athletes must be registered on Arbiter Sports and have a current physical uploaded onto that sire in order to tryout. For questions, contact Mr. Hoogester in room 212.
• This is your reminder to turn in your Badger Pride cards to win the January house raffle which includes coupons for Pizza Ranch, a Squishmallow, and family membership to the YMCA!
• The Badger School Spelling Bee will be held on Tuesday, January 20th at 8am in the library. Students who are participating in the Spelling Bee should report to the library at that time!

1/13

• Get your Badger Pride cards stamped and turned in to your house's raffle box today to win the January raffle which includes:
  A free household membership to the YMCA, 2 Pizza Ranch coupons, and a small Squishmallow!
• Congratulations to the 8th grade B team for their amazing win against Cedarburg! Coach owes you donuts!

1/12

Our Staff of the Week is a kind and friendly teacher. She makes sure her students know what is expected of them and clearly explains their lessons. She always has a smile on her face and a very positive attitude. Congratulations to Mrs. Reisdorf - Phy Ed Teacher!

Badger staff are proud to recognize this week's Students of the Week:
7th Grade - Nathan Moser, Liam Noreika, Lilliana Simon
8th Grade - David Ogorek, Pearl Plassmeyer, Jazmine Schoenbeck

• Please remember to return your 6 week winter clubs forms to the counseling office or Mrs. Jackson by Friday. All clubs still have openings, except D&D and Clay Club which are both already filled. Speaking of Clay Club, the first meeting will be THIS Friday, Jan 16. All other clubs will start next week.
• The Badger Wrestling Team wrapped up their season at a tournament in Burlington on Saturday. Based on overall points, our score was enough for 7th place out of 15 teams. All wrestlers gave it their all! Coming in 6th place in their weight class were Ethan and Bentley. Coming in 5th place was Prudence and Aiden. Coming in 4th place was Isaac and Mack. And WAY TO GO Ronald for winning a second place medal. And the BIGGEST CONGRATULATIONS to our 4 FIRST place champions: Calex, Willow, Fiona, and Layla. See you all after school today for our party.

1/9

• The Badger wrestling team showed a lot of team effort last night in their final duel of the season. Congrats to Aiden, Calex, Kaylin, and Bentley for their pins, and shout outs to Prudence and Mikhail for their huge wins. We also want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH to Mr. Gauthier for being our scorebook helper the entire season for all of our meets! Your support and encouragement means so much!
  Wish us luck tomorrow as we head to our tournament in Burlington.

1/7

• The votes have been tallied and results are in for the Annual Holiday Door Decorating Contest - congratulations to Mrs. Reisdorf's Resource Class! Honorable mention to Mr. Gauthier's Resource for their fishing Santa design!
• The Badger Wrestling Team battled hard against Slinger last night. Congrats to Braeden, Calex, Ethan, Ronald and Prudence for their pins, and to Odin and Aiden for exciting wins. Go Badger.