Columbus intended to chart a western sea route to China, India and the fabled gold and spice islands of Asia. Instead, on October 12, 1492, he landed in the Bahamas, becoming the first European to explore the Americas since the Vikings established colonies in Greenland and Newfoundland during the 10th century.
Later that month, Columbus sighted Cuba and believed it was mainland China; in December the expedition found Hispaniola, which he thought might be Japan. There, he established Spain’s first colony in the Americas with 39 of his men.
In March 1493, Columbus returned to Spain in triumph, bearing gold, spices and “Indian” captives. The explorer crossed the Atlantic to the Americas several more times before his death in 1506.
Zaleski Sports will be livestreaming the Campbellsport vs Omro football game tonight starting at 7:00pm. Tune in and cheer on the Cougars from wherever you are!
Watch the game live: https://www.youtube.com/live/hjVAW95n_lU?si=WWbrL7zwQF5Pudgr
Check out their website for future broadcasts: https://www.zaleskisports.com/
United States Representative John Blatnik from Duluth introduced a bill in 1963 to observe Leif Erikson Day nationwide. On September 2, 1964, the United States Congress passed Joint Resolution 88-566, authorizing the President to proclaim October 9 as Leif Erikson Day. President Lyndon B. Johnson and each president since have done so. In the proclamations, the Presidents have praised the contributions of Americans of Nordic descent generally and the spirit of discovery.
On October 9, 1825, a sloop named, Restauration, with 52 Norwegian Quakers on board, landed in New York Harbor, beginning what would become the first organized immigration from Norway to the United States. In commemoration of their journey and their exploring ancestor, Congress selected October 9 for National Leif Erickson Day.
Enjoy an amazing lineup of food trucks, raffle prizes, a cash raffle, bags tournament, costume contests for all ages, live music by Smart Mouth, a petting zoo, and plenty of children's activities. Kids can also meet officers from the police department and members of the fire department.
Admission for child participants is $7, which includes:
- A pumpkin
- Entry into the Nerf War Zone
- Access to two bounce houses
- Kids crafts and games
- A scavenger hunt
There will be fun and entertainment for all ages. We hope to see you there!
We cannot wait to see all the middle schoolers in their best vacation outfits today.
Jeff’s Livestreams, in cooperation with Radio Plus Sports, will be livestreaming the Laconia vs Campbellsport Volleyball game tonight starting at 7:00pm. Tune in and cheer on the Cougars from wherever you are!
Watch the game live: https://youtube.com/live/wOMpZbOrEds?feature=share
Our sixth graders got a little moldy this week while investigating how microorganisms grow! Students conducted a hands-on lab using bread that came into contact with different surfaces to see which conditions would lead to the most microorganism growth.
After observing their bread samples, students discovered that desks and dirty hands showed the most growth! 😳🦠
This investigation gave students a great opportunity to make observations, analyze evidence, and connect our science learning to the importance of handwashing and keeping our surroundings clean. 🧼👐
Way to go, sixth graders, for being such great scientists! 🔬👏
Jeff’s Livestreams, in cooperation with Radio Plus Sports, will be livestreaming the Campbellsport vs Mayville Football game tonight starting at 7:00pm. Tune in and cheer on the Cougars from wherever you are!
Watch the game live: https://youtube.com/live/tgciP55lhHs?feature=share
Can’t make it to the game? You can still catch the action!
Jeff’s Livestreams, in cooperation with Radio Plus Sports, will be livestreaming the St. Mary Springs vs Campbellsport Volleyball game tonight starting at 7:00pm. Tune in and cheer on the Cougars from wherever you are!
Watch the game live: https://youtube.com/live/8md7eOOtVfg?feature=share
Constitution Day, also known as Citizenship Day in the United States, is observed on September 17, the day the US Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in 1787 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This day is an opportunity to recognize and reflect on the importance of the Constitution in American History and its role in shaping the nation's government.
September 16 marks Mildred Fish-Harnack Day in Wisconsin, a day where we remember her contributions to society, and her bravery and resilience during World War II.
Born in Milwaukee on September 16, 1902, Mildred Fish-Harnack became a lecturer of German literature at the Milwaukee State Normal School, now the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Upon her marriage to Arvid Harnack, the couple moved to Germany, where she continued working as a lecturer while pursuing her doctorate on American literature. As the Nazi Party came to power in Germany, the couple resisted, with Arvid and Mildred passing along secret information to the Allied powers. Despite the risks, the couple were instrumental in informing the Soviet Union of an impending Nazi invasion of Stalingrad. In 1942, communications to the Allies were intercepted, and Mildred, Arvid and their friends were captured and tried for treason. Arvid was executed by the Gestapo on December 22, 1942, and Mildred on February 16, 1943.
In 1986, the Wisconsin State Legislature voted to designate September 16 as Mildred Fish-Harnack Day across the state.
We are proud to celebrate former Campbellsport High School student Zach Zimdahl!
Zach is already making his mark in the manufacturing industry and continuing his education at Moraine Park Technical College, where he is pursuing an associate degree in Quality and Advanced Manufacturing. We are excited to see all that Zach accomplishes as he continues building his career and are proud to call him a Cougar!
Read Zach’s full story from Moraine Park Technical College: Zach Zimdahl Starts his Manufacturing Career Early
Our 6th grade math students have been learning that math isn’t just about finding the right answer—it’s also about teamwork, communication, and collaboration! Through a variety of fun and engaging activities, students have been working together, sharing ideas, listening to others, and problem-solving as a team.
What a great start to the school year! 🎉
