Schools

The Wisconsin Heights School Board approved a defeasance of some of their 2021 referendum debt at their March 11^th meeting.

In the race for the Sauk Prairie School District Board seat for Sauk City and Prairie du Sac, Rich Judge is going up against Nik Franciskovich. The seat is currently held and will be vacated by Joel Ludowitz.

The Star News asked each candidate four questions:

Rich Judge

The Sauk Prairie School District Board approved more savings for taxpayers at their March 11^th meeting. The board has consistently made early payments on its referendum debt over the past few years, saving money that would otherwise be spent on interest payments. 

The talented first-grade students of Bridges Elementary School took center stage last week in a dazzling circus show that left the audience, including younger students, their peers, and families, spellbound.

The Wisconsin Heights Drama Club presents the musical “James and the Giant Peach,” on March 15th at 7 p.m., March 16th at 2 and 7 p.m., and March 17th at 2 p.m. at the school. The Star News recently caught up with a few of those involved in the performance.

First up is Ande Frazier-Knoche:

To celebrate Leap Day, the Wisconsin Heights Middle School Student Council asked people to “Leap Back to Another Decade.”

The Sauk Prairie School District board accepted a Solar Moon Shot Grant in the amount of $25,000, to help pay for installation of solar panels at their February 12^th meeting.

Dane County Sheriff officers, Deputy Alex Gonzales and Deputy James Kartman, were recognized at the February 26th Wisconsin Heights Board of Education meeting for their quick action and bravery on December 21, 2023.

The January Above The Line theme was “Trustworthiness.” The students listed below received awards on Friday, January 26th, from their classroom teacher or staff member who felt that they are an individual that is trustworthy. Congratulations to these students!

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The Vanguard Racing Team came to the February 26th Wisconsin Heights Board of Education meeting and gave a short presentation. They brought in the racing car they are actually working on. The students are learning so much during this process and are spending afterschool and weekend hours working.