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JUN 2020

Greetings Oriole Families and Community!

Wow! The 2019-20 school year will certainly be one to remember for all of us, and I am so grateful for the support of our students, staff, parents, and community during these unprecedented times. We faced many challenges during this time, and we will be better because of it. Difficult decisions have had to be made, and even more, critical decisions lie ahead as we continue to listen to expert recommendations and further understand the impact of COVID-19. At this time, we do not know what the return to school will look like, but I can promise you we will do whatever we can to bring the highest level of normalcy back to our campus.

Each day, and even more so at times like this, know that I take great pride and responsibility in serving you as a steward of our district’s dollars and more importantly, our students’ educational experiences. We are going to get through this, and I welcome every opportunity to speak with each of you about what is happening in our district.

I very much appreciate each of you who have taken the time to email or call me when you, rather than speculate or build an unfounded story, demonstrate a genuine interest in working together for the betterment of students and our district.

Please take a moment to celebrate the positives of what we have in each of our lives, and I am excited for better days ahead!

Sending my warmest and healthiest wishes to each of you, and each of our Oriole families.

Jeffrey A. Walters HUHS Superintendent jeff.walters@huhs.org

HUHS Board of Education Jeff Walters

Tracy Hennes

Scott Henke

Jeff Craig Tina Becker Westfall Pridemore

Athletics Update

Congratulations Academic All-State Athletes: Boys Golf: Carter Block Nolan Gumz Kolton Janz Patrick Kerrigan Nicholas Kubisch Matthew Nichols Chase Nicpon Eric Ott Sullivan Schlosser Kreston Selsing Alec Vieau Hunter Wenzel Tyler Westfall Chase Wondra Christian Weinert

Athlete of the Month

Boys Tennis: Andrew Hoffmann Allan Kreuser Payton Weber Wrestling: Steven Lazaris

April Eva Kruit Track

2020

Izzy McCauley

Our Reasons Why

Future Plans: Next year I will be attending Concordia University Wisconsin for Education. I have always wanted to be a teacher, and hope to make a difference in the lives of those I teach.

Associate School: Central Middle School Favorite Class: My favorite class was AP Government and Politics because I came in not knowing much about the class, but learned a lot and became really interested in what I was learning.

Favorite thing about HUHS: My favorite thing about HUHS was homecoming week because everyone comes together and creates a really fun atmosphere of school spirit.

Activities: Tennis, Fall Musical, National Honors Society, SkillsUSA, Choir, and Wrestling.

“Izzy attacked on-line school just as passionately as regular school. Assignments were completed and turned in as fast as I could post them. Not only turned in quickly, but turned in perfectly.

100% scored on all on-line assignments, quizzes, tests and projects.” - Joe Spudich

2021

Mason Kleifgen

Future Plans: I haven’t decided yet, but I do like working with computers.

Associate School: Central Middle School Favorite Class: Math because Mrs. Pitterle never gave up on me and keeps pushing me to do better.

Favorite thing about HUHS: My friends because they make school fun.

“Mason worked hard through distance learning, not just to get through, but to truly understand the content. He really made the best of this situation and took advantage of all opportunities to show improvement.” - Jennifer Pitterle

Connor Martin

2022

Future Plans: After high school I want to be a Musical Theatre major with a minor in Directing. I have been performing since I was five years old and love sharing my passion with those around me.

Associate School: Central Middle School Favorite Class: My favorite class at HUHS was Freshman Cohort last year. It allowed me to showcase many different learning styles and pushed me to use life skills in a classroom setting. I also enjoy the music program at HUHS. We have some of the most dedicated and passionate teachers to learn from.

Favorite thing about HUHS: My favorite part about HUHS is the variety of classes and activities offered. This gives every student the opportunity to find something they enjoy and get involved with.

Activities: I am involved in Student Council (Secretary 2020-2021), Musical, Forensics, FBLA (Secretary 2020-2021), DECA, and Concert Choir.

“Connor worked so hard to finish his distance learning for Geometry. He was diligent about asking questions and used all of his resources available to do the very best possible. ” - Jennifer Pitterle

2023

Kasey Yu

Future Plans: After high school, I want to go to college to be a band teacher because I really love band and playing my instrument. I also really like working with kids.

Associate School: Central Middle School Favorite Class: My favorite class at HUHS is band because I love playing my instrument and learning new notes, rhythms and instruments. I also really love doing color guard for parades and football games.

Favorite thing about HUHS: My favorite thing about HUHS is all of the extracurricular activities because they allow me to express myself in so many different ways. I am also able to do so many different things with every club/activity every year.

Activities: Student Council, Color Guard, Gymnastics, Track, Pit Orchestra, YWOW (Youth Wind Orchestra of Wisconsin).

“Kasey fully embraced online learning as much as she embraced classroom learning. She comes to office hours almost everyday and puts so much care into her work. In fact, during the World Food Prize presentations, which were altered greatly this year into an online format, she scored a perfect score from one of the judges! She has excelled in this environment more than I thought anyone could.” - Bill Schliewe

Master Facilities Plan Update

Main Hallway Bathrooms - Complete  Updated electrical, lighting, and plumbing.  ADA compliant restrooms.

 New sinks, toilets, and hand dryers.

Culinary Relocation - Complete  Adjoining classroom space.

 Larger kitchen space.

Secure Entry / Offices  True secure entry.

 Offices centralized.

 Work stations relocated.

Completion date June 2020!  Use of space that was underutilized.

Master Facilities plan - Update

Science Hallway Bathrooms - In Progress

Completion date July 2020!

Demolition in progress.

Updating electrical, lighting, and plumbing.  New sinks, toilets, and hand dryers ordered.

Science Labs - In Progress  Demolition in progress.

Updating lighting, gas, and plumbing.

Fitness Center - Starting  Offices getting cleaned out.

 Wall and floor demolition beginning.

Completion date August 2020! New lab stations ordered.

Completion date November 2020!  Updating electrical and lighting.

Thank You Food Service Staff !

84,149 Meals

Over 54 days... in rain, snow, sleet, and sun!

Grab & Go Lunch Team Left side: Ann Albrecht, Susie Gardner, Sally Hetzel, Kelly Klein (kneeling) Right side: Sheree Kelly, Sherry Walters, Grace Michalski, Peggy Green, Joan Janz, Monica Glorioso missing from the photo are Sue Narlock and Gail Blau

Educator of the Year

Congratulations Ben Hoffmann!

Ben Hoffmann grew up in Hartford and is the son of two former HUHS teachers. He learned early on from his parents and two brothers of the importance in striving to be the best you can be. Perfection was never expected but striving for excellence was. Ben graduated from HUHS in 1993. During his high school years, he was in the National Honors Society and H-club, attended Badger Boys State and received the DAR Good Citizen Award. He was also a three sport athlete all four years, and earned first team AllConference in football, basketball, and tennis.

After graduating from HUHS, Ben attended UW-Platteville where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry, while also earning his secondary education license. Ben was fortunate to play on some great basketball teams and was a part of four conference championships and two undefeated national championships. Through the team’s success, Ben was able to earn three All-Conference awards, and was a two-time All-American, along with being named the Final Four MVP. Later, Ben was named to the All-Century team for the WIAC conference.

After college Ben began his teaching career at Verona Area High School. During his six years there he taught Biology, Advanced Biology, and Chemistry, while coaching football and basketball. Then in 2004, he moved back to Hartford, and taught Biology, Chemistry, and BBG, and coached basketball and tennis. When the science department needed another teacher to teach Physics, Ben earned his certification and has since taught all levels of Physics including AP Physics.

Ben continues to seek ways to grow professionally and has found an additional passion in serving the Hartford community as a licensed EMT. In the summer of 2018, he passed the National Registry exam and since then has been serving the Hartford community as an EMT for the Hartford Fire and Rescue Department. This past year Ben began co-teaching the new EMT class with Moraine Park instructors at the high school, and he will take over that class in the 2020-2021 school year.

Ben has been married to his incredible wife, Amy, for 20 years. She is a loving wife and wonderful mother to their four kids, Gabe, Abby, Drew, and Alex. Ben’s wife and children inspire him to be the best person he can be.

He would also like to thank the administrators who have supported his growth as a professional. Ben also feels lucky to have not only had great teachers throughout his schooling, but he feels privileged to have had such sharing, caring, and influential teachers as colleagues. Ben has also been influenced by the thousands of students he has taught. Ben finds that each student is a new and exciting challenge, and he has a knack for finding and bringing out the positives in all the students he has taught.

Hartford Area School Districts

Hartford Area School Districts (HASD) Collaboration

Erin School District, School District of Hartford Joint 1, Hartford Union High School District, Herman Neosho Rubicon School District, and Holy Hill Area School District make up the Hartford Area School Districts (HASD). Together they educate students within 220 square miles, over seven communities.

Working together is essential for these districts to provide education and opportunities for the students.

Although there are too many to count, here are a few ways in which the five districts collaborate:  Food service

 Shared facility usage

 Middle school students attend HUHS for  Shared Technology and Engineering Education

math and world languages  Middle school leadership conference  Middle school math meet  Monthly Superintendent meetings  Parent Empowerment Network

Photo: Hartford Joint 1’s Central Middle School band played in the 2019 Homecoming Parade.

Homecoming - Homecoming is an event all grade levels love to participate in. From marching in the parade to watching the football game, all HASD’s participate.

Photo: HHASD students waiting for the 2019 holiday concert to begin.

Holiday Program - Every other year, students from the elementary schools visit the high school for a holiday concert put on by the choir, orchestra, and band.

(TEE) and Spanish teachers

 Shared staff professional development  School year calendar development

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Photo: HUHS students helping kids at Erin School during Fitness Friday.

Fitness Friday’s - Members of HUHS’ H-Club help out at Erin School District’s Fitness Friday’s, which encourages outdoor physical activity.

Photo: Class of 2019 Grad walk at HNR.

Grad Walk - Normally Seniors walk through their elementary schools with their caps and gowns escorted by a few members of the marching band. We’re not sure who enjoys it more, the big or the little kids!

HUHS Retirements

Good Bye and Good Luck!

Jay Balesteri Position: Custodian\ Maintenance worker Years at HUHS: 17 years, since October 31, 2003.

Future Plans: I plan to enjoy it with my wonderful family; my wife Linda, my daughter Ashley, and my sons Jason and Jesse.

My wonderful dog Riley who is my shadow always and a great companion. (I plan on doing what I want to do when I want to do it) and enjoy life.

I will probably become a snowbird in the cold months. I like warm not cold. Traveling is in the plans.

Mike Lane

Position: Math teacher

Years at HUHS: 28 years, since August 1992.

Future Plans: My future plans are to relax!!! You may see me driving one of those big yellow things to co-curricular events and I plan to keep coaching as long as I can keep fooling our Co-curricular Director. Spending time with my three kids, Matt, Stephanie and Britney before they end up in who knows where, is a priority as well as seeing my parents more often, as my dad is not remembering the world as he once did. Also, I owe my wife many hours of “being around” and will be looking at a sizeable “Honey Do” list, I’m sure and I know we will find time to take many trips.

T.C. Motzkus Position: Director of Teaching and Learning

Years at HUHS: 6 1/2 years, since October 2013.

Future Plans: As I continue to manifest my future and stay open to both personal and professional possibilities, I know two things for sure. I will continue to grow my coaching business “On Belay” Coaching, and secondly, enjoy sea kayaking on area lakes and especially in the caves of Lake Superior.

Joe Spudich

Position: Math teacher

Years at HUHS: 28 years, since August 1992.

Future Plans: In retirement, I plan on fishing, golfing, and spending time with my family. My wonderful wife, Jenny, would say that I have listed them in the order of importance. But truly, family comes first.

Senior Scholarships

Congratulations to the 2020 graduates who have earned scholarships. The 2020 seniors have earned more than one million dollars in scholarships for their post high school education.

The following HUHS Alumni have been awarded an additional year for their specific scholarships. ◆Grace Hoffman...............Jack & Gerry Russell Endowed Scholarship $1,000 ◆Laura Kregel...................Jack & Gerry Russell Endowed Scholarship $1,000 ◆Monica Bertucci......................Jim & Jean Bell Endowed Scholarship $1,000 ◆Cierra Trost...........................................................Doreen & Jim Mohr $1,000 ◆Jacob Loosen ...................................Ruth A. Knoll Music Scholarship $1,000 Thank You to the following General Scholarship donors for their generosity and support.

General Scholarship Donations of any size from corporations, civic, charitable groups, and individuals may be made annually. Donors are recognized as follows” ◆Hartford Rotary Club ◆Hartford Area Foundation. ◆Wayne Heidel and Jennifer Semmann Foundation ◆Ruth A. Knoll.

Platinum Gold Gold Bronze

Scan the QR Code to view the Senior Scholoarship Program

Congratulations

Class of 2020 Graduates

Gene Kerstin Mabanglo Abuan Eduardo Oniel Aguirre Figueroa Mason Demoss Albrecht Vanessa Rose Almeda Sarah Marie Alsum Francisco Anthony Anania Evelyn Victoria Anderson Robert James Anton Avery Krell Arndt Rowan Marie Arwood Destinee Rae Aumann Jason Antonio Bair Hannah Nicole Ann Baker Michael Peter Balistreri Brinna Grace Barlow Elijah Dontae Barnett Jr. William Michael Barrie Abby Marie Becker Sarah Joan Kedan Becker Brady Allen Bell Skyler Rose Bertz Lillianne Erin Betts Lindsay Grace Binns Kailey Kathryn Blankenburg Skylar Mason Blau Nathaniel David Bloxdorf Annabella Nichole Blum McKenna Linnae Brandt Zachary Joel Brewer Katie Ann Brose Lacy Margaret Buending Gabriella Catherine Burg Mason Anthony Busalacchi Alexander Wayne Byard Sofie Jordan Captain Olivia Frances Carroll Nicholas Greg Carter Nathan Michael Cernik Tyler James Cernik Colin Michael Cherney Dominic Peter Christensen Sophia Rose Christianson Justin John Clasen Santiago Cloud Kyle Michael Coetzee Haylee Summer Cornelius Emily Rae Cross Annika Marie Csizmadia Halie Rose Culver Connor Lee Cummings Quintin Patrick Daley Jadynne Mckenzie Daly

Emma Hope David Isaiah Octavious Davis Logan Dean DeBack Caroline Pamela DeGroot Abigail Christine Den Hartigh Amanda Danielle Dentice Kenna Joy DeRosa Jonathan Clark Diem Colton Michael Doll Liam Dornbrook Halle Marie Dorsey Daniel James Driessen Spencer Thomas Driscoll Jenneh Eve Egerer Alma Cora Eggert Justin Aaron Ehmke Annette Lynn Elliott Camila Raquel Ewing Hana Jean Falkenberg Joseph Robert Ferrigno Kyle Benjamin Feucht Molly Simone Fink Skyler Margaret Finley Carter Lee Forseth Kathrine Lynn Fowler Paige Katelyn Fraley Jacob Steven Frantl Josie Lenore Freitag Lacie Renee Fulsher Turner James Fulwiler Cal Hunter Gall Yasmin Garcia De La O Joshua Austin Gastrau Jonathon Brian Gavin Emily Christine Ann Gehring Connor John Gishkowsky Abigail Jean Gliniecki Hunter Kenneth Goddard Matthew John Goddard Elizabeth Rose Gonnering Maria Dinora Gordon Dominic Anthony Griesbach Tyler Scott Grissom Anthony Jacob Grulich Chloe Jade Gruszynski Evan Jon Gruszynski Abigail Jeanne Guenterberg Benjamin Kenneth Guenther Austin Nicholas Gundrum Jack Jason Harris Mathew Lee Hasby Kiara Marie Helm

Austin Chase Hennes Madeleine Jeanne Herro Albert Hill Jr. Cathleen Nicole Hilsmann Courtney Marie Hirsch Hunter Thomas Hlava Alisha Paige Hoefs Lindsay Marie Hoeppner Shauna Mae Hoff Abigail Judith Holappa Kendra Elizabeth Holzman Fiona Gabrielle Hornada Casidy Faith Horst Muhammed Muki Ibraimi Erika Dorothy Jackett Maddy Mae Jacobi Austin Robert Jacques Kolton Andrew Janz Cade William Jenders Sarah Christine Jocham Collin Jared Johrendt Olive Magdala Justman Dylan Conrad Kamm Joseph John Kasprzak Nicholas William Kastner Samuel Laurence Kendall Isaiah Joshua Kieckhefer Jackobi James Kirsch Jonathan William Kizior Adella Burke Klebba Megan Jean Klink Lauren Ashleigh Knisbeck Austin Ryan Koehler Matthew James Edward Kohl Marco Donald Kohler Emma Rose Konjura Haley Ann Kratz Allan John Kreuser Austin James Kriehn Eva Joy Kruit Jacob Daniel Kuehn Kristin Leigh Kugler Emma Ryann Kujawa Christian Alan La Bri Petra Yulan Landon Nadia Elise Lang Ryan Thomas Lauer Steven Michael Lazaris Alyssa Victoria Lear Christopher John Leet Abbigail Rose Lenk Ashtyn Marie Lindl

Class of 2020

Class of 2020 Graduates

Ethan Michael Lipske Leah Jaye Lisowski Ashley Magdalyn Ann Livermore Ryan Douglas Luebke Myles Alan Macek Andrew John Maliszko Allysen Rae Markkola Taylor Madison Marx Amber Rose Matke Brady Christian Mayr Isabel Elaine McCauley Benjamin John McMullen Olivia Pearl Meinberg Aniela Rose Memmel Hannah Jean Meyers Kylie Ruth Meyer Madison Lea Miller Emily Elizabeth Moscinski Logan Michael Moser Mason Joseph Moser Jordan Nicolaus Mueller Carley Ann Mullman Matthew James Munkwitz Henry Orlando Navas Funez Miranda Laurel Rose Neu Parker Ray Neu Michael John Neumann Allison Jean Neureuther Matthew Reade Nichols Chase Hunter Nicpon Annabelle Marie Noyes Mario Arturo Nunez Justus Oyedamola Ojo Ashley Rose Oldenburg Mia Claire Oleshko Tatiana Bernice Olivas Abigale Opal Olson Trinity Rachel Olson Jordyn Paige Osmus Mitchell Frank Ott Jenna Sue Paquette Hayden Daniel Parente Tyler Brian Parteka Jade Aleace Elizabeth Pelech Nicholas Vincent Pepin Jenna Faith Perreault Arthur James Perzigian III Aleksandr Wolfe Peszel Molly Victoria Peterson Valerie Rosemarie Pieh Cole William Plymire Erin Michelle Popies

Adam Paul Poppie Kallie Joann Powers Alexis Marli Puffer Katie Sue Pulvermacher Shawn Aaron Radder Harley James Radermacher James Lewis Randolph Elijah Michael Yee Pheng Reader Adam Joseph Rehberger Joseph Martin Reifschneider Mackenzie Elizabeth Reinbold Elizabeth Audrey Reiss Alana JoAnn Rheingans Elizabeth Rose Rhinehart Jason Roderick Richards Lauren Violet Rieck Anthony Micheal Rincon Vanessa Marie Rincon Myia Diandra Yolanda Robinson Evan Paul Romo Travis Robert Rose Anna Lee Rousseau Francisco Tennessen Roxas Emma Lynne Rozich Amanda Mae Ruona Seth Reed Rupert Brendt Matthew Russell Katie Marie Schilling Hank Presley Schinner Sullivan Neal Schlosser Erin Jeanine Schmidt Jordyn Rae Schmitt Peter Mitchell Schneider Nicole Eleanor Schramm Shawn Daniel Schulz Mitchell James Schumacher Makenna Joy Sellinger Mason Matthew Selsing Matthew Francis Sidor Kylie Caroline Sieth Brooke Lyn Sill Brandon David Sivula Kendra Ann Smith Luke John Smolik Ian James Somers Gillian Marie Spuhler Jalen Michael Spuhler Shawn Thomas Stamm Joshua Standish Victoria Heather Stater Chloe May Staudt Eric Anthony Steck

Damien Stedman Samantha Mae Stefan Braeden Thomas Steffek Avery Connor Dean Stelow Timothy Warren Stewart Cody James Stich Evonn Elizabeth Stoeckmann Sean Michael Strock Jason Curtis Stumpf Olivia Rose Sweeney Allegra Jene Swigert Myra Deanna Tadlock Robbie Scott Tawyea Grace Sophia Teske Panayiotis Andreas Theoharis Anthony Michael Thompson Kiara Elaine Thompson Mackenzie Lee Thompson Cassidy Marie Tollervey Jessica Torres Martinez Nancy Torres Martinez Scott Thomas Tradewell Shanna Marie Twieg Adaviant Eugene Uptgrow Alexis Marie Van Zummeren David William Vander Heiden Eden Elizabeth Van Ourkerk Alec Jackson Vieau Kyle Lee Vinz Blake Andrew Voss Caleb Michael Wallace Payton Matthew Weber Nathan James Weis Braeden Lawrence Robert Wendorff Alexis Monet Williams Kara Suzanne Willms Donovan Clark Wilson Tyler James Wink Jonathan James Wojak Timber Wolf Fies Emily Rose Young Sarah Kaitylyn Young Madison Alyssa Zagorski Louis John Zaharis Alexander Anthony Ziegler Bryce William Zimdars Mitchell Ryan Zingsheim Breeana Leigh Zubrod

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July 25 Graduation (rain date 26)

August 19 Open House & 9th grade parent information session 24-25 Freshmen Jumpstart

September 1 First Day of School 7 Labor Day - No School 21-26 Homecoming Week

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