The Weekly Update

What do you want to be when you grow up? Maybe your child can start thinking about it in the I Want to Be summer school class that explores careers. Or, maybe they want to examine science and will take the Mad Scientist’s Workshop that has hands-on experiments. In the Wonderful World of Writing, the next novelist may learn the importance of character development.

There are just a few of the classes for students in current grades 4K-3. Summer School is free, fun, and keeps learning and exploring top-of-mind for students of all ages. Check out all the details of Summer School on the website, including registration, transportation, and the variety of classes.

The Milwaukee Brewers are thrilled to continue their Grand Slam Teacher of the Month Award—honoring Wisconsin’s incredible educators!

Show your appreciation for the impact teachers have on our students by nominating one to be the Grand Slam Teacher. One teacher will be selected each month, invited to American Family Field for a special on-field ceremony, and featured on the Brewers' social media pages. Nomination are available here.

Three East and West High Schools students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigious academic competition that honors students who demonstrate outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). This achievement places the students among the top academic performers in the nation.

Finalists include Samantha Eckert (West) and Evelyn Wolfe (East High School) and represent the highest-scoring students in each state, making them eligible for prestigious scholarships. Elyse Reedell (West) was named a Commended Student, recognized for her exceptional academic promise.

The West Bend High Schools recent musical, Little Shop of Horrors, has been nominated for 13 Jerry Awards, Wisconsin's high school musical theater awards program, recognizing and honoring excellence in student performances and productions. The awards will be given out in June. Little Shop of Horrors was nominated for:

• Outstanding Musical

• Outstanding Ensemble

• Outstanding Orchestra

• Outstanding Lead Performance

• Shay Feiter – Audrey

• Mason Warczak – Seymour

• Outstanding Supporting Performance

• Maggs Isackson – Audrey II

• Luke Fredricks – Mr. Mushnik

• Sydney Brodzeller – Ronnette

• Tatiyana Patrick – Crystal

• Chloe Bauer – Chifon

• Outstanding Musical Direction: Lori Hiller-Hassig and Jacob Boyle

• Outstanding Scenic Design

• Outstanding Stage Crew

Congratulations to Matthew Gehrman, musical director and choir director at Badger, and other crew members Lori Hillery-Hassig, Hazel Griffin, Cody Lindau, Elena Lohr-Kougl, Jacob Boyle, Rich Hawthorne, Angela Neuser, Sydney Neuser, and Jennifer Feiter.

East High School senior McKennah Orth is the 2025 WIAA Division 2 State All-Around, Vault, and Floor Exercise champion in gymnastics! McKennah is the first East student to win gold at the state gymnastic meet. At the state meet, she set a school record of 9.65 on the floor and another school record of 37.1834 in all-around. Her teammate, senior Maddie Rummel, placed second in floor exercise.

As a team, the Suns placed 9th. This was the first time in 19 years that East sent a team to the state gymnastics meet and the third time in program history. Other results from the state gymnastics meet:

• Ella Geniesse of West finished 28th on bars

• Lucy Merrill of East finished 27th on beam

• McKennah Orth was 2nd on beam and 12th on bars

• Maddie Rummel finished 22nd in all around and 25th on beam

The East High School boys bowling team finished 16th in the state bowling championships and West junior Jared Becker finished 27th in the individual competition.

Madee Bell, Sam Eckert, Paige Guse, and Riley Weber of the West High School girls varsity basketball team were named to the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State team. To be eligible, varsity players must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

There are various events and activities available on the WBSD’s Community Bulletin Board!

All Around the Bend Business Showcase

1st Annual Friends Inc 5K Run/Walk

Champions Summer Champ Camp

Host an AFS Exchange Student

The Youth and Family Project Free Parenting Support Groups and Child Grief Support Group

Wisconsin Shares Childcare Subsidy - New Income Limits

MOWA Summer Programs for Kids

Volunteer Center Camp Superhero and Team Leaders for Camp Superhero

Volunteer Center Taste and Learn Nonprofit Fairs

NAMI Family to Family Program

YMCA:

Summer Day Camp Registration (now in Jackson too)

Swim Lessons for WBSD Students
Before and After School Care Registration

Several Special Events

Athletics:

Boys and Girls Club 3rd and 4th Grade Volleyball

Boys and Girls Club 5th and 6th Grade Volleyball

West Bend High Schools Summer Track Camp