The Compass

We are excited to share stories and news with you in The Compass, the HSSD monthly eNewsletter for families and community members. The Compass is published the last Thursday of each month. Submit your story ideas for future editions here.

In this Issue:

• Alumni Connections featuring Carli Ihde
• Board of Education Briefs
• Staff Showcase featuring Leslie Du Bois
• Join Our Team
• And More!

Every year during “spooky season,” the artistic talents of Carli Ihde, Bay Port 2008, come alive in the form of sensational pumpkin carving creations. This fall Carli competed on Season 5 of Food Network’s Outrageous Pumpkins All Stars show!

After graduating from Bay Port, Carli attended the Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art in New Jersey to study illustration and comic book art. She had been carving pumpkins for only a few years out of high school when Food Network reached out to her to apply for their shows. After 10 years of applying, Carli was invited to compete on Outrageous Pumpkin Season 3. Carli says about the experience, “It was the most stressful 21 days of my life, but it was 100% worth it and in the end the show was an amazing accomplishment for me.”

Carli has always been artistic. In high school she considered studying to become a plumber or a mechanic until she took a cartooning class at Bay Port. “From there, I fell in love with the idea of illustrations and cartoons, and I finally knew the direction that I wanted to go,” said Carli.

She recently opened a tattoo studio in Appleton called Carlieyed Tattoo, and in the summer months she is a showcased artist for art and chalk festivals. She is also involved with competitive painting and illustration tournaments. “Staying active in the arts is hard with a full-time job, but it’s important to exercise what you love so that you can constantly be improving and inspired,” said Carli.

Bay Port Pops Concert

The Bay Port Choral Program presents: Pops Concert 2024! Join us on Saturday, November 2 at 7 p.m. in the Bay Port PAC. Bring a non-perishable item to support The Giving Tree!

Call for Donations: The Giving Tree Holiday Store

Help make the holidays special for children and families in the Howard-Suamico community! The Giving Tree Holiday Store will accept donations for families to shop this holiday season. Families are selected to participate based on referral and financial hardships. Learn how you can help and view the shopping list.

You're Invited to Stronger Together

We invite you to Stronger Together, a three-day community conversation focused on the future of HSSD! The purpose of Stronger Together is to develop a clear strategic direction for HSSD. We want all voices to be heard! During the three-day event, we will discuss where we've been, where we are, and where we want to go. Learn more here and RSVP by November 12.

• The Board recognized Senator Robert Cowles who has partnered with HSSD for many years. He has attended legislative linkages, spoken to classes of Leadership HSSD, and engaged in many financial and legislative discussions with district leaders as, together, they worked to achieve the mission of students succeeding in an ever-changing world. He is retiring after serving in the senate since 1987.
• The Board approved an ends policy goals refinement. Moving forward, the District will report to the Board on core academics, student engagement, and the Graduate Profile in 2024-25.
• The Board approved the 2024-25 total budget of $123,405,647 and a tax levy in the amount of $39,240,535.
• The Board debriefed their linkage with the VFW, which represented the active older adult stakeholders. The linkage took place on October 16. The next linkage will be with village officials on November 11.

Leslie DuBois is proud to have had many roles at Forest Glen Elementary, including parent volunteer, recess supervisor, Special Education aide, and eventually Special Education teacher. Leslie had been out of college for 20 years when Forest Glen Principal Angie Sorenson encouraged her to consider applying for a Special Education Teacher position. “I was excited, but nervous because this required me to go back to school and get my Special Education License,” said Leslie. “I may not have taken the typical teacher path coming out of college, but I feel I am proof that when you are surrounded by the right people and the right environment your possibilities are endless to achieve more than even YOU could have imagined!”

• November 1 - End of First Quarter
• November 2 - Bay Port Pops Concert
• November 8 - No School (Staff Professional Development)
• November 8 - Coffee with the Superintendent at LaJava, 430 Cardinal Lane
• November 13 - The Giving Tree Food Pantry
• November 14 - Bay Port Career Fair
• November 27-29 - No School (Thanksgiving)

District and School Calendars | Bay Port Athletics Calendar

School Nutrition Culinary Specialist

• Provide a central role and expertise in culinary functions for HSSD, local and scratch cooking endeavors, and special events. Support daily food prep, procurement operations and activities for the District. Provide mentorship and culinary training for the School Nutrition team.
• 29.75 hours per week. Starting wage is $22 - $24/hour.
• Apply today!

View all employment opportunities on the HSSD website.

Thanks to everyone who played our game in the September 26 edition of The Compass! We appreciate your participation and readership of this publication. The first three people to find the pencils and win the prizes were:

• Shannon Cohen
• Melissa Martin
• Lizzie Kropp

• Access prior issues of The Compass on our website.
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