School District of Amery
MAY • 2021
Congrats Class of 2021!
Madilyn Heinn, Josie Krueger, and Jana Hinz were featured on the cover in 2008 as preschoolers and now again as graduates in 2021.
SKILLED TRADES
...the most essential of all professions Two recent, first-of-their-kind studies from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, found support for high school trades education.
and high school skilled trades education is one critical way to do that.” (Source: Rich Christianson, Richson Media LLC).
The research focuses on skilled tradespeople – those who keep vital communications networks running, manufacture lifesaving medical equipment, repair vehicles, heat and cool our homes, and build the roads we travel. These skilled tradespeople were deemed “essential” workers during the coronavirus pandemic. They will be just as critical to America’s economic recovery, and, as the research shows, the need and opportunity to train this future workforce—starting in high school—is an urgent one.
Technology and Engineering is part of the School District of Amery Career and Technology Education department. The goal is to bring career awareness and exposure to students beyond high school to include entry level apprenticeships and 2-year technical school and 4-year college degrees.
“Today’s skilled trades education is about offering all students more paths to a secure, fulfilling future doing essential work, and it’s clear that Americans want and need this training,” said Danny Corwin, executive director of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools. “Providing pathways for young people to solid jobs is going to be even more important as communities across the country suffer the economic fallout from COVID-19 and begin to rebuild our economy and infrastructure.” “We need to maximize opportunity for the students and families who need it most,
At the middle school, students begin their exploratory journey in 6th grade making a basic woodworking project where the CNC router is introduced to personalize their project. Robotics and 3D CAD design coupled with 3D printing and the CNC router give 7th grade a look at modern manufacturing processes. At the 8th grade level, students use the 6-step engineering process to solve two challenges. When students enter the high school, they can choose classes to tailor their career interests as they form their Academic Career Plan. Amery High School offers an array of courses that provide students with the skills to prepare them for careers beyond high school.
AHS CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY Each area of Career and Technology Education offers an Academy in their area of discipline. The Construction Academy is completing year three, successfully planning, designing, building, and selling one house each year. Mr. Josh Ganje, AHS Technology & Engineering Ed. teacher, is preparing for a fourth house to be built during the 21-22 school year. The first two houses were each 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes. The third is larger by about 300 square feet. The annual house-building project is completed through collaboration with local tradespeople, businesses and contractors. Students in the Construction Academy must complete two required courses: Print Reading for Building Construction and Understanding Construction. Framing I is the actual house-building course, and these three courses together may allow a student to earn WITC’s Construction Essentials technical diploma
AMERY HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING EDUCATION COURSES: •
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING: Students learn about various types of engineering, communication and documentation, design process, and engineering systems.
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WELDING FOR MECHANICS: Students learn the safe setup and operation of oxyacetylene cutting (OAC), SMAW (Stick), GMAW (Mig), FCAW, and GTAW (Tig) welding applications.
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WELDING II: A project-based class where every student creates a design and builds a metals project using skills learned in the Welding for Mechanics course.
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MANUFACTURING MATERIALS: Students are introduced to materials and techniques used in the metals, plastics, and woods manufacturing industries. After learning processes for each industry, students build projects that reinforce the concepts.
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MACHINE WOODS: Students are introduced to the woodworking industry and build several woodworking projects.
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ADVANCED WOODWORKING: Students extend their understanding and knowledge of woodworking skills while developing personal projects.
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SMALL ENGINES: Students are introduced to small engines, tear down and rebuild engines, and bring in equipment of their own for practice.
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HOME & AUTO MAINTENANCE: Students learn how to recognize and repair basic household and automotive problems.
• PRINT READING FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: Students learn to read and interpret shop drawings, residential drawings, and commercial building plans • UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION: Students are introduced to basic types of construction, architectural styles, reading an architect’s scale, permitting, site preparation, foundations, framing, carpentry, electricity, plumbing and heating and cooling. • FRAMING I: This is a lab/shop applications course that covers the operations required in building layout and the construction of a home to meet Wisconsin State Code. An OSHA 10 training is required.
“Today’s skilled trades education is about offering all students more paths to a secure, fulfilling future doing essential work, and it’s clear that Americans want and need this training.”
CAMP WAPO 5th Grade Classrooms Extend into the Outdoors For over 30 years, Amery’s fifth grade students have been lucky to experience a multi-day environmental education experience held at Lake Wapogasset Bible Camp. According to retired teacher Amy Hansen, the initial purpose was to extend the classrooms into the outdoors as there is so much to explore and so many opportunities to provide hands-on learning experiences. For several years, Hansen and her colleague Donna Halverson dreamed of a fifth-grade campout. With administrative approval and the support of fellow teachers Jim Schmidt, Pat LaRue, Marlene Gustafson and Cory Otterness, the dream became a reality. Environmental education grants, including funds from Target Corporation, were awarded and used for special presentations during the campout including a long-time favorite ‘Critters and Company.’ The Amery community has always been very supportive, and Lake Wapogasset Bible Camp has been generous in the use of their facilities. Thirty years later, with the support of Principal Oralee Schock, the purpose of the trip remains focused on environmental education and giving students and teachers opportunities to flourish outside of the regular education setting. Often, students who struggle academically are those who shine brightest with camp activities. Regular camp activities include dissecting owl pellets, putting up tents, completing team building/challenge activities, canoeing,
shooting archery, playing gaga, studying invasive species, cooking over a campfire, playing lacrosse, hiking, horseback riding, orienteering, learning survival skills, building shelters, and playing BIFF. Throughout the campout, students use problem-solving skills, teamwork, and perseverance. This year many students said, “Can we do this again tomorrow?” Past camp experiences included three days and two overnights which has been modified to include two full days and one overnight, except for the 2021 experience which did not include the overnight stay. Every student gets an opportunity to try something they have never done. Teachers are always surprised by the outstanding behavior and how much all the kids love the experience. Parents often comment on how tired the students are upon return and how they cannot stop talking about it. Brenda Croes, fifth grade teacher, said, “It is really incredible to have ten- and eleven-year-olds shooting bows, cooking over the fire, and out on the lake in canoes with just a little guidance from adults.” The teachers are thankful for the many parents who have volunteered to chaperone and assist over the years. It takes a village!
AIM Trout in the Classroom By: Zoe Troff AIM student; April 2021 For the last five months, AIM has been taking part in the program ‘Trout in the Classroom.’ We have been raising brown trout to be released into the wild. AIM has so far seen four stages: the eggs, alevin, fry, and fingerlings. We have learned to notice the small differences in nature like the ageing of a tree to the growth of a species. The trout started off as these little orange transparent eggs and now they are two to three inches in length. They also now have more of the characteristics of a brown trout which includes spots, brown in color, visible fins, and their overall pattern. Students continue to help feed the trout and check the water quality. In the month of May, students will let the trout into the wild. Personally, I believe that students are most interested and amazed by how the trout survive. We have learned how to take care of the brown trout and what they need to be successful. It’s also taught us a lot about taking care of animals which can be challenging at times, but also very rewarding at others. Thanks to AIM teachers Mr. McMurphy, Mrs. Montana, and Mrs. Bielmeier.
4K ORIENTATION & CONFERENCES FOR OUR NEWEST WARRIORS! If you have a child who will be 4 years old before September 1, 2021 and have not yet registered him or her for 4K, please contact the Lien Elementary School office.
August 30 & 31
If your child is registered, you will be contacted about your August 30 or 31 Orientation/Conference date and time. Lien Elementary office: 715-268-9771 ext. 266.
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AWARDS OF
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Distinction ~ SUMMA CUM LAUDE ~ GPA of 4.250 or higher Gold Ribbon
Class of 2021
Amery American Legion Post 169 Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jabin Friberg, Anna Ganje Amery Class of ’56 Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drew Granica, Samuel Otto Amery Education Association Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey Oman Amery Fall Festival Royalty Scholarships . . . . . . . . Allena de la Cruz, Madilyn Heinn, Emilie Koenig,
Kelsey Oman, Ella Williamson
Amery Farmers Union Cooperative Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keaton Tollakson Amery FFA Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . Lucy Curtis, Hannah Elmer, Katherine Elwood, Juliana Graff, Megan Osero Amery High School Red Cross Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Ganje Amery Hospital and Clinic Health Care Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ella Williamson Amery Hospital and Clinic Volunteer Partners Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . Lexi Griffin, Madilyn Heinn, Michael Kurschinski, Wyatt Luchtenburg
Sydney BOSLEY
Amery Auxiliary to VFW Post 7929 Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Ganje, Zachary Silvis
Hannah BOTTOLFSON
Amery Lions Club Scholarships . . . Evan Friberg, Jenna Hendrickson, Chase Jonns, Megan Osero Amery Technical Products, Inc. Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paighton Tyman Amery Telcom, Inc. Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madilyn Heinn, Ella Williamson Amery Woman’s Club Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Ganje AnnMarie Foundation Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sydney Bosley Barb Bottolfson Memorial Nursing Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kari Eggert Bill Baldwin Band Booster’s Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Osero Boake Christensen Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilly Streich Bookworm Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Ganje, Ella Williamson Bremer Bank, N.A., Amery Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Oft Bremer Bank, N.A. Amery Diversity Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sydney Bosley Burnett Dairy Cooperative Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katherine Elwood Business Academy Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexis Madsen
Jabin FRIBERG
Anna GANJE
Business Academy IT Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grant Hoff Byron Burman Masonic Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josie Krueger Byron Burman Memorial Lions Club Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gracie Cran Carlson SV, LLP Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sydney Peterson Chet Johnson Family Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allena de la Cruz, Kari Eggert Countryside Cooperative Scholarships . . . . . . . . Katherine Elwood, Megan Osero, Ella Williamson Dave Humpal Memorial Scholarships . . . . . . Drew Granica, Michael Kurschinski, Mariah Waalen Deer Park Fire Department Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josie Krueger Dick’s Fresh Market Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drew Granica Dragonfly Gardens Ecology Prize in Honor of Robert J. Bursik . . . . . Sydney Bosley, Keaton Tollakson Dr. Valentine Kremser Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allena de la Cruz Eddie H. and Donald L. Olson Scholarships . . . . . . Hannah Bottolfson, Jabin Friberg, Anna Ganje, Zachary Silvis, Sophia Whitley
Drew GRANICA
Samuel OTTO
Friends of the Library Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophia Whitley Friends of the Library/Marlene Grasser Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Osero Gerald and Gulaine Elwood Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mariah Waalen GFWC Wisconsin Health Care Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophia Whitley Gille Trucking and Excavating Inc. Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Otto Henry Yetter Wrestling Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walker Ingham Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Elmer, Ella Williamson Honor Guard Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jabin Friberg Ira & Mary Lindgren Masonic Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas Hahn James and Felice Leadholm Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lidia Curtis Jim Osero Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keaton Tollakson John Legut Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Otto
Zachary SILVIS
Kevin Prindle Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walker Ingham
Sophia WHITLEY
LeRoy A. Peterson Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Ganje Marcia Pyle Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jabin Friberg Matthew’s Fine Arts Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Novak, Allison Stauner
~ MAGNA CUM LAUDE ~
GPA of 4.100 to 4.249 Silver Ribbon Lidia Curtis, Lucy Curtis, Allena de la Cruz, Hannah Elmer, Juliana Graff, Nicholas Hahn, Brandyl Harlander, Madilyn Heinn, Jenna Hendrickson, Maxwell Jicinsky, Chase Jonns, Josie Krueger, Mary Mallum, Megan Novak, Kelsey Oman, Allison Stauner, Lilly Streich, Hannah VanSomeren, Ella Williamson
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GPA of 3.950 to 4.099 White Ribbon Kari Eggert, Emilie Koenig, Wyatt Luchtenburg, Megan Osero, Derek Rademaker, Olivia Szobody, Keaton Tollakson, Paighton Tyman
CITIZENSHIP AWARD: GOLD: Sydney Bosley, Hannah Bottolfson, Jabin Friberg, Anna Ganje, Drew Granica, Josie Krueger, Samuel Otto, Hannah VanSomeren BRONZE: Sophia Whitley SILVER: Zachary Silvis SHIELD: Allena de la Cruz OUTSTANDING ENGLISH AWARD: Nicholas Hahn GLOBAL SCHOLARS: Sydney Bosley, Zachary Silvis NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Sydney Bosley, Kari Eggert, Jabin Friberg, Anna Ganje, Juliana Graff, Drew Granica, Nicholas Hahn, Madilyn Heinn, Jenna Hendrickson, Josie Krueger, Samuel Otto, Zachary Silvis, Allison Stauner, Lilly Streich, Hannah VanSomeren, Sophia Whitley, Ella Williamson NATIONAL SCHOOL CHORAL AWARD: Jenna Hendrickson JOHN PHILIP SOUSA INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AWARD: Josie Krueger LOUIS ARMSTRONG JAZZ AWARD: Jabin Friberg MIDDLE BORDER CONFERENCE SCHOLAR ATHLETES: Drew Granica, Michael Kurschinski PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Anna Ganje, Nicholas Hahn, Timothy Kelling OUTSTANDING SPANISH STUDENTS: Los mejores, estudiantes de espanol por niveles: Sydney Bosley, Hannah Bottolfson, Ally de la Cruz, Zach Silvis STUDENT COUNCIL: Sophia Whitley, President; Lidia Curtis, Vice President; Mitchell Baillargeon; Sydney Bosley; Anna Ganje; Juliana Graff; Megan Osero UNITED STATES MILITARY COMMITMENTS: Olivia Szobody, Air Force; Jonathan Golden, Army
Milton F. and Irene Simon Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josie Krueger Mitchell Family Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chase Jonns, Dezirae Mork Mooney Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah VanSomeren New Richmond Masonic Foundation Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob Bembenek Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley & Bergmanis Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Otto Palmer H. and Onilea Sondreal Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilly Streich Patrick Hessler Memorial Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evan Friberg, Dezirae Mork Paul Roberts Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maxwell Jicinsky Paulette Braatz Educational Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey Oman Paulette Braatz Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ella Williamson Polk Burnett Citizen Scholar Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . Sydney Bosley, Nicolas Bush, Anna Ganje, Nicholas Hahn, Jenna Hendrickson, Luke Julson, Megan Novak, Kelsey Oman, Allison Stauner, Lilly Streich Polk Burnett 40 et 8 Nursing Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Osero Process Technology Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandyl Harlander Ranger Jeremy Bird Memorial Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walker Ingham, Alexis Werle School Store Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lidia Curtis, Lexi Griffin Sid Bjorkman Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daedyn Pearce Snowmobile Club Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas Hahn Stone Creek Custom Interiors, Inc. Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walker Ingham Stower Community Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas Hahn, Mariah Waalen The Oral Surgery Center Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas Hahn Turek Serendipity Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruby Tallent, Mariah Waalen Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7929 Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Silvis, Hannah VanSomeren Warrior Warehouse Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Cody, Brandt Gumbert Waterman Family Trust Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katherine Elwood WBHA Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riehle Kulzer Wears Family and Friends Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Mallum WESTconsin Credit Union Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Ganje Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Ganje Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy Kelling Worn Again Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owen Dodge, Nicholas Hahn Woodland Lakes Rotary STRIVE Scholarships . . . . . . . Zachary Cody, Aricka McDermond-Stream Makaylee Zezza
To view Senior Awards Night, the Senior Walk, and the Graduation Ceremony videos, visit the Amery Schools YouTube
channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmerySchools/videos.
On Senior Awards Night! On Awards Night, 133 scholarships were presented to members of the AHS Class of 2021. Local money awarded to students totaled approximately $116,350. In addition to local scholarships, students were awarded money from corporations, families and individuals outside of the Amery community including the Academic Excellence Scholarship worth $9,000, the Technical Excellence Scholarship totaling $6,750, and two Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarships of $10,000 each. The Class of 2021 received a grand total of $152,100 in scholarship awards.
FROM THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Many of the crown jewel events of any school year happen in the spring. It is a grand opportunity for our students and staff to shine in the public eye. We have been very fortunate to successfully execute the finest of school events at the end of an unpredictable school year. It has been with great pleasure that the district has creatively organized these opportunities for our students. It has also been gratifying to know that our students and staff have vested themselves into the school experience enough to make the most of spring concerts, events, and athletics. Yet, what makes the Amery schools shine most is our wonderfully talented students. At each turn, our students stepped up and let everyone know how brilliantly successful the school year 2020-2021 has been. The capstone achievement of all Amery school events is graduation. After more than a dozen years of commitment and dedication to life as a student in Amery, our seniors are recognized and honored for their accomplishments. Our graduates are heading off into the world in pursuits across the country. Many are headed for college, some for the workforce, a few have chosen the military, and yet a few have not fully decided. No matter where our students go and no matter what they choose to do, the graduating class of 2021, just as all those before them, are destined to make us proud. It is certainly sad to see them go, but it is heartening to know that we will always be able to call them ours. We wish all the best to the graduating class of 2021. The spring of each school year is also when we take the time to recognize staff who we are sending off into retirement following a career of greatly valued service to our students and district staff. There are sixteen newly retired staff in our schools who have nearly 500 years of experience in education, most of which have been in Amery. As they pave their path into a future of retired life, they leave behind a legacy of service, abundant memories, and some of the greatest stories of working with our young Warriors. They have a life lived well in service to students and education, and we wish them all the best in their days in retirement. We can confidently say that their service to the School District of Amery has been a job well done at a job well worth doing! Congratulations and best of luck to the graduating class of 2021 and to our retiring staff!
Dr. Shawn Doerfler District Administrator
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SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM All children who are 18 years of age or younger | *Adult meals are available for purchase
KIDS CAN JOIN US FOR FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ALL SUMMER LONG! LIEN ELEMENTARY
AMERY MIDDLE
AMERY INTERMEDIATE
BREAKFAST: 7:50 - 8:45 am LUNCH: 11:00 - 12:30 pm
BREAKFAST: 7:50 - 8:30 am LUNCH: 11:00 - 11:50 am
Breakfast: 7:50 - 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Monday through Friday June 14th through August 13th Closed July 5th- 9th
Monday through Friday June 14th through July 2nd
Monday through Friday August 2nd-13th
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
DONNA ANICH 34 years High School Math Teacher
RETIRING SCHOOL STAFF
GARY BADER 17 years Custodian
BONNIE GEHRMAN 31.5 years School Nutrition & Custodian
ORALEE SCHOCK 34 years Intermediate School Principal
CHUCK BERRY 32 years Maintenance
LISA HILL 23 years Elementary Teacher
LINNAE SEAMAN 15 years School Nurse
STEVE BIELMEIER 35 years High School Phy Ed & Social Studies Teacher
KATHY HYDEN 5 years Clubhouse Teacher
SUE SPURRELL 28 years Elementary Library Paraeducator
BRENDA CRONK 27 years Elementary Teacher
STACIA KOERPER 32 years Elementary Teacher
ROB VINCENT 31 years High School Math Teacher
TOM CUPER 20.5 years Custodian
STEVE SCHIEFFER 30 years High School Science Teacher
RICK WILSON 7 years Custodian
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As they pave their path into a future of retired life, they leave behind a legacy of service, abundant memories, and some of the greatest stories of working with our young Warriors. They have a life lived well in service to students and education, and we wish them all the best in their days in retirement. We can confidently say that their service to the School District of Amery has been a job well done at a job well worth doing! — DR. SHAWN DOERFLER
Featured Graduates NATHAN OLSON
NICOLE (OLLIG) NEWVILLE
• AHS Class of 2006 •
• AHS Class of 2008•
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Nathan Olson earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Tulsa in 2010. He went on to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in 2013. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Olson began his career at the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute at multiple locations in the Twin Cities. From 2013 to 2015 his focus was outpatient orthopedic practice with additional training in running analysis. In 2014 he began teaching online Biomechanics courses at Concordia University - St. Paul in the Exercise and Sports Science Department as adjunct faculty. In 2015 Olson joined Amery Hospital and Clinic, Rehabilitation Services as a physical therapist working in rural settings treating orthopedic and neurological conditions with advanced training in concussion management. His practice also included occupational medicine, sports medicine, vestibular rehab, and aquatic therapy. Olson became the Manager of Rehab Services and The Fitness Center in 2019 and continues in that position today with patient care and management of a dedicated team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, support staff, gym staff, and an athletic trainer. Olson supports the growth of the team, excellence of care, and implementation of departmental and organization-wide initiatives. HOW DID YOUR EXPERIENCES AT AMERY SCHOOLS CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAREER? “I was given a strong education at Amery Schools that set me up well to accomplish my academic and professional goals. I also saw the impact of my teachers’ dedication to helping their students reach their potential. This willingness to invest in others could be found in the broader community as well. Seeing the impact of these generous people on my life made me want to do the same for others. This influence led me to choose a profession that allows me to help others directly, and now working in my hometown, it has been a unique blessing to be able to give back to the community and people who helped me get my start.”
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Nicole Newville attended UW Superior graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in International Business. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Since graduating from college in 2013, Newville has worked for the Minnesota Office of the State Auditor as a Local Government Auditor – Intermediate. HOW DID YOUR EXPERIENCES AT AMERY SCHOOLS CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAREER? “The opportunities to be involved in many aspects of student activities at the district was wide. I was able to participate in student leadership, sports, and other academic organizations. Sports helped provide and gain opportunities to be at every level of a team. Academic opportunities such as the various foreign language options allowed me to place into advanced Spanish in college to allow for my international business degree. Forensics/Destination Imagination allowed me to learn to master public speaking and overall, the welcoming atmosphere at the schools allowed for me to be myself!”
IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION FOR AN UPCOMING FEATURED GRADUATE, PLEASE EMAIL
commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us
COMMUNITY EDUCATION **PRE-REGISTER ONLINE FOR ALL AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES AND EVENTS**
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LEARN TO GOLF
July session added due to popular demand. Don’t let another summer pass by without learning to golf. After the 4 lessons you’ll have the tools necessary to step onto the course and play with confidence. Our beginner class is designed to help novices get over their fear and get on the course in a low-pressure environment. Class will cover rules, etiquette, and swing fundamentals. All you need to do is show up. We even have clubs available if you don’t have your own, so getting started couldn’t be easier! The first night will be in the classroom, the second on the driving range, and the final nights on the putting green. For men, women or youth ages 14+. Youth under age 14 are welcome if a parent/guardian is also registered. At course completion, participants will receive one 9-hole weekday pass to the Amery Golf Club to be used this year. Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 5:00-6:30 pm at the Amery Golf Club with instructor Gloria Lansin. Adult Fee $44 or Youth Fee (under age 14 and registered with a parent/ guardian) $34 to Community Ed., pre-register. Supply Fee $7.50 for range balls, tees, etc. Pay to instructor at first class.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
visit the ‘Community Ed’ page of the School District of Amery website
Watch your mail and online in early September for the Fall 2021 Community Education catalog of offerings! Visit the School District of Amery website (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) and click on ‘Community Ed’ and ‘Online Registration.’ You can also access the Community Ed. online registration through the school district app. If you prefer to register over the phone, please call 715-268-9771 x 220
YOUTH IS ED HUNTER EDUCATION INTERNET FIELD DAY REV TES COURSES - DNR CERTIFICATION DA Amery students can ride the Summer School bus in the morning but will need to get a ride home in the afternoon. Students must complete (about 4-6 hours) the online hunter internet field day course prior to attending a 1-day field day course. The course is taught at a 6th grade reading level. An online course link will be provided after registration. A DNR Customer ID # is required to register. To obtain a DNR ID#, please visit Wisconsin DNR Go Wild! online or call 1-888-936-7463.
TWO Summer Classes Offered in Amery from 8:15 am – 3:15 pm: August 2 OR August 3 FEE: $10 for the Internet Field Day in Amery, pre-register with Community Ed. The online portion is free.
WARRIOR SKILLS & DRILLS BASKETBALL CAMP
For girls & boys completing grades 3-8 in spring 2021 This is a great camp for the player who wants to develop into a more complete player. You will learn the game of basketball, improve your skills, and have fun while doing it. DATES: July 19-22; Girls from 8:30-11:30 am; Boys from 1:304:30 pm in the middle school. FEE: $75 (includes camp Tshirt). Pre-register with Amery Community Ed.
AMERY YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL
For youth from Amery and surrounding communities completing grades 1-3 in spring 2021.
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NEW
WRESTLING CAMPS
For grades 4K-11 Wrestling during the summer is the secret ingredient to having more success during the regular season. Join Coach Kelly and the WIAA State Championship program for a fun and productive week of summer wrestling. DATES: June 14-17 in Amery HS Wrestling Room TIME: Youth completing grades 4K-4 in spring 2021: 4-5:30 pm TIME: Youth completing grades 5-11 i in spring 2021: 6-7:30 pm COST: $50. Pre-register with Amery Community Ed.
AMERY YOUTH FOOTBALL ROOKIE TACKLE
SOFTBALL SKILLS & DRILLS SUMMER DAY CAMP For girls completing grades 4-8 in spring 2021. Come to learn, get better, have some fun, prepare, and improve for your current season! DATES: June 14-17 at Jorgenson Fields in Amery TIME: Everyone from 10 am – noon and Pitchers & Catchers from 10 am - 12:30 pm COST: $55 per camper includes t-shirt if registered by May 14. Pre-register with Community Ed.
Practices will begin in early September – details will be shared via email with registered participants. Scrimmages: Saturdays and halftime of one Friday night Amery home game in September or October.
For youth from Amery and surrounding communities completing grades 4-5 in spring 2021. Rookie tackle is a variation of tackle football with a smaller field, 7 on 7, and no three-point stances on the line. Rookie tackle will teach athletes to learn to tackle correctly, play multiple positions, and master more skills. Equipment provided. First contact date to be determined for early August. Practices: Twice per week beginning in mid-August. Scrimmages: Saturdays and halftime of one Friday night Amery home game in September or October. Schedule details will be shared via email with registered participants.
Cost: $50 includes a shirt. Pre-register with Community Ed. Register EARLY so there is time to order shirts.
Cost: $125 includes a shirt. Preregister with Community Ed. Register EARLY so there is time to order shirts.
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