6th Graders only register for Fall Cross Country, Winter Wrestling and Spring Track & Field.

Things to know this week:

1. Activities
2. MS Wrestlers of the Week
3. Pepin Co Speech Winners
4. High School Registration - 8th Graders
5. MS Forensics
6. Youth Technology Use & Online Safety
7. Badlands Quarter Trip
8. Winter Coats
9. Target Time Focus
10. Link to School Calendar
11. Letter from Mrs. Sabelko
    

Tyler went 3-0 in Boyceville on Saturday against some stiff competition. With this 3-0 performance, it's clear that Tyler is on the rise, and we're excited to see what comes next for him as he continues to sharpen his skills and build on this momentum. He’s officially turned a corner, and it’s only a matter of time before he starts dominating the competition. Keep up the good work Tyler!

Edward showed what it means to have grit and true determination wrestling his first tournament. In his first match of the tournament, Edward was clearly injured early on. Despite the obvious pain, he refused to let it stop him from competing. With every move, it was clear that he was struggling, but he displayed incredible heart, pushing through the discomfort and staying focused on his goal. We couldn’t be prouder! Keep up the good work Edward!

Congrats to Miranda Kelch & Rylin Bauer on their first and second place finishes, respectively, in the 2025 Pepin County Land Conservation Speech Contest. Miranda will now advance to the State Competition. Best of luck!

• Mr. Nelson and Mr. Trudeau will be meeting with the 8th grade classes during their Target Times on Friday (1/24)
• Students will be bringing home green registration forms
• Students need to pick out minimum of 6 credits worth of classes
• Due date for registration forms is Tuesday, January 28th
• Students and families can view the 25-26 course guidebook on the school website for additional information on classes

Forensics Tournaments

Important Information

• Remember to tell your coach as soon as possible if you will not be able to make it to a meet

• Optional: bring food for dinner or snacks (concessions will be offered as well, bring cash if you would like to purchase concessions)

• Dress for success! You don’t have to be formal, but plan to wear clean clothes that are free of any distracting patterns, logos, etc. Wear something that you will feel confident and comfortable in

• We will take a bus to and from the tournament in Eau Claire. Be sure to take everything you need with you on the bus, we will NOT be coming back into the school when we return

• Have a plan to be picked up at the end of the night. We will likely return around 8:00 from Eau Claire. (Consider also making a plan to contact home when we leave or are close to home so parents know exactly when to arrive!)

• Forensics is not a spectator sport, parents and family will have a time to see you shine on family night towards the end of the season

• Be sure to bring any materials you need with you on the day of the tournament! Scripts, visuals, notecards, etc.

• HAVE FUN!

Tournament Date Reminders

Thursday, Jan. 30th

Thursday, Feb. 6th

Saturday, Feb. 15th

Monday, Feb. 24th

Thursday, Feb. 27th

For covering part of the cost of Dr. Patchin's presentation!

Our middle schoolers will be listening to Dr. Justin Patchin next Thursday: 6th & 7th graders will hear his informative presentation from 1:15-2:00; 8th graders from 3:00-3:30. A parent night that evening at Caddie Woodlawn is open to everyone.

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Badlands Snow-Tubing, located in Hudson, WI, is going on their 53nd season! Spread out over 25 acres with 7 completely separate hills including several of the steepest, tallest, and longest in the country, it is a great place to spend a winter day! The D-A 8th Graders will spend all day January 23rd at Badlands enjoying the scenic area and some thrilling rides all while making great memories!

Reminders:

• Bring gloves, hats, coats, snow pants, water bottles and sunscreen
• Bring a lunch or let your Panther Time Teacher know if you need one ordered
• Badlands accepts both cash and card

This month's Target Time focus is COMMITMENT & COURAGE. Mrs. Sabelko shares more information in this week's letter, and you can follow TILL360 on YouTube.