Recently, our sixth-grade students had a fantastic hands-on experience creating models of DNA using Twizzlers, toothpicks, and mini-marshmallows. Through this engaging activity, they learned about the properties of DNA and its double helix structure. It's wonderful to see their excitement and curiosity grow!
7th graders used a model consisting of a lightbulb as the sun, a styrofoam ball as the moon, and their heads as the Earth in order to see how the moon moves in its orbit to create the moon phases we see each day. Because of this model, they are getting good at predicting what the moon will look like the next day!
Last week, students in Chemistry B used their knowledge of acid base reactions to evaluate the types of rock that might be susceptible to acid rain erosion resulting in sinkhole formation. Students tested different types of rock and compared the common components of the rocks that reacted to determine the chemical in the rock that causes the erosion. Then they looked at Wisconsin geologic maps to see if our bedrock contains this type of rock. Next, they designed and conducted experiments to see what conditions might speed up erosion or slow it down. Finally, they made mock recommendations to the village board to advise them about the likelihood of sinkhole formation in our area. Students combined chemistry, geology, and community into one fun project!
🌟 Join the CSD Team! 🌟
We're on the lookout for dedicated individuals to support our schools and make a difference in our school community! If you enjoy working with kids and are looking for flexible part-time work, consider applying for one or more of the following positions:
📚 Substitute Teacher (No teaching degree required!)
👩🏫 Substitute Special Education Assistant
🧹 Substitute Custodian
🏥 Substitute Nurse
Your contributions can help create a positive learning environment for our students. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please visit www.edustaff.org and apply today or reach out to our Edustaff District Manager - Riley Huebsch at rhuebsch@edustaff.org for more information!
Let’s work together to keep our schools running smoothly! 💙
Animal Science students went full piglet mode to master ear notching! They started by "notching" fake pig ears, learning the system farmers use to ID their piglets. Then came the real challenge—without saying a word, they had to decode each other's "notches," track down their littermates, and line up in birth order.
On Saturday, ten 8th grade choir students participated in an honor choir festival at Slinger High School. They worked tirelessly all day on 5 challenging pieces with students from other middle schools and the director of choirs from UW Milwaukee. They made new friends and lots of memories around incredible musical. At the end of the day, they had a stunning concert performance.
Construction students are hard at work bringing an 8' x 8' storage shed to life! From laying out precise measurements to framing and setting up walls, they're putting their skills to the test and making real progress. Each step showcases teamwork and craftsmanship, turning raw materials into a sturdy structure.
Congratulations to our middle school forensics team for an excellent first meet!
Bella and Hailey - Bronze in “Special Events”
Ben - Silver in Impromptu
Ava and Aubrey - Silver in infomercial
The Environmental Science class is studying energy resources and uncovering the science behind harnessing them for human use. As part of their learning, students built their own wind turbines, testing how much energy they could generate at different distances from the wind source. It’s hands-on learning in action, and the results were impressive!
🎉Congratulations, Shelly Hoenecke! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate your well-deserved recognition as the Campbellsport School District’s 2024-25 Semester 1 Edustaff Excellence Award winner! 🏆 Your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to the students and staff of CSD are truly inspiring.
Amanda Poquette and Tyler Writt nominated Shelly and had this to say: “Shelly went above and beyond to build relationships with the students. She attended our team meetings and was able to give insightful input. She was clearly passionate about her work and stated daily that she was enjoying her time in the classroom. She also went out of her way to grade papers and stay late to make copies.”
“Shelly recently retired from teaching, but came back to help cover my leave for birth of my first child. She went above and beyond to learn the material, students, and staff in a short period of time. Her influence on my classroom and my school is measurable and meaningful. Shelly is also the nicest person that I have ever met. She cares about all those who she interacts with from students to staff and families. She is a great representative of what teachers can mean to the world.”
Thank you for everything you do, Shelly—your passion for excellence does not go unnoticed. We are so proud to have you as part of the Edustaff/CSD team! 👏👏👏
Students in AP Biology dove into the fascinating world of signal transduction pathways by sampling a variety of foods before and after drinking Gymnema tea. The tea worked its magic, turning some flavors into extreme taste experiences—salty and sour flavors intensified, while sweetness all but disappeared! Even our SRO joined in on the fun, bravely biting into a lemon, only to discover the extra sour "bite" was more than he bargained for.
To end Quarter 2 in the Middle School, Mr. Merkes had his class get into groups of 3-5 and complete his famous "Create a Game" Project. For this week, students had the opportunity to teach their class a game which they created all on their own. As long as the game was safe and we had the equipment, we tried it out! It is always fun to see the creativity and leadership our students bring to the table! Some games become a huge success and Mr. Merkes goes and adds those games to his repertoire. Great job Middle School!
Due to ongoing extreme cold weather and wind chill warnings for tomorrow, all Campbellsport School District schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, including all after school and evening activities and events.
Stay warm!
You will not want to miss the Winter Formal tonight (Saturday) from 8-11!! Current CHS students can make ticket purchases at the door for $15. Concessions by Art Club (Winter Fizz, Kettle Corn and an Ice Cream Bar) available, a Cornhole Tournament (who will beat Mr. Wittig?), Door Prizes, and Music by Switchback Entertainment! Come see the Winter Wonderland. Don't miss out on the Fun!!
The Winter Formal is this Saturday!
Tickets will be for sale during lunch through Friday.
There will be door prizes, games, concessions with an ice cream bar and popcorn, and a DJ!
The Student Council will be creating a winter wonderland that will provide plenty of fun photo opportunities for you and your friends!!
As we continue to celebrate alumni week, we were happy to welcome back the CHS Girls Basketball Alumni. Members of the 1999 State Runner Up team came back and spoke to our team!
The final Alumni event will be on Tuesday, January 21st for the Alumni Dance Team members. They will be honored after the CHS Dance Team performs at the Girl's Basketball Game against WLA.
This observance day commemorates the January 15, 1929, birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King was a civil rights leader, minister, and winner of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he was assassinated April 4, 1968.
Campbellsport School District welcomes Deputy Jordan Behm as the Campbellsport School Resource Officer. Deputy Behm began his Law Enforcement career in 2017 as patrolman for the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office. He brings over seven years of patrol experience to the Campbellsport School District. Deputy Behm also serves as a Field Training Officer (FTO), member of the SWAT team as an operator and previously as a negotiator. In addition, he is also on the boat patrol team.
Deputy Behm is a 2013 graduate of Laconia High School and a 2017 graduate of UW Oshkosh with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. In 2017, Deputy Behm graduated from the Fox Valley Technical College Law Enforcement Academy.
Deputy Behm is looking forward to working with the students of the Campbellsport School District as well as continuing to build strong relationships with the school administration, staff, parents, and community members.
To wrap up our alumni weeks, we will honor the dance alumni on Tuesday, January 21st during the CHS girl's basketball game against WLA. Come out to watch the CHS Dance Team perform and get in free if you are a CHS Alumni Dancer!!
Dear Employer or Post-Secondary Educator,
Campbellsport School District works hard to provide a quality education to prepare students for career they so choose to pursue. We also value our support and connections with our area businesses. To assist our students in fostering connections with our area businesses and post-secondary institutions, Campbellsport High School is planning our third annual career fair/education fair on March 19th from 1:30-3:30. As a valued employer/resource in our area, we are inviting you to participate in our career fair. If you decide this would be advantageous for your business/school to participate, we will be providing a space in our common meeting areas in which you could connect with the students, promote your business/school and the opportunities it has to offer, hand out job applications and even conduct onsite job interviews if that is your desire. Students will be encouraged to participate in our career fair. We know many of our students will be looking for long and short term employment opportunities, so it is our hope that this opportunity will be advantageous for both groups. For planning purposes, please contact Heidi Retzer at hretzer@csd.k12.wi.us or Gail Yahr at gyahr@csd.k12.wi.us or (920)533-4811 if you are interested in attending the career fair or if you have any questions.
