Enjoy this issue of the PAWS highlighting the incredible gifts and talents of our students and faculty!
Our sincere thank you to patrons residing within the Tomah Area School District boundary for voting on April 4th. Operational referendum monies will become part of our overall budget similar to previous years and used to maintain current educational programs for our students, salary and benefits for all staff, along with maintaining school safety and security measures and school facilities.
Have a great weekend!
-Dr. Hanson
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WINTER MVC ALL-CONFERENCE AWARDS
Owen Walker-Boys Hockey
Lauren Noth-Girls Basketball
Zandrea Mason-Girls Wrestling
Missing: Gavin Finch-Boys Wrestling
Jacob Van Hoof-Boys Wrestling
Cameron Finch-Boys Wrestling
Parker Holloway-Boys Hockey
Jackson Martin-Boys Hockey
Jake Berry-Boys Hockey
Missing: Tom Hesse-Boys Basketball
Maddy Pollack-Gymnastics
Olivia Wall-Girls Basketball
Brinn Neumann-Girls Basketball
Carter Habeck-Boys Wrestling
Alex Boyko-Boys Hockey
Tyler Kleifgen-Boys Basketball
Missing: Brady Plueger-Boys Basketball
Jenna Bakken-Gymnastics
Landen Bloom-Wrestling
Austin Gray-Wrestling
Joe Venner-Boys Hockey
Missing: Aubrey King-Girls Basketball
Aidan Brach-Boys Basketball
Jenna Bakken-Gymnastics
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1st Team MVC All Conference: (L to R)
2nd Team MVC All Conference: (L to R)
Honorable Mention MVC All Conference: (L to R)
MVC All Conference Sportsmanship Award: (L to R)
WINTER MVC ALL-CONFERENCE AWARDS
Liv Rezin-Dance
Emma Gearing-Dance
Courtney Keller-Girls Bowling
Lauren Noth-Girls Basketball
Tyler Moake-Boys Bowling
Own Walker-Boys Hockey
Maddy Pollack-Gymnastics
Missing: Brady Pluegar-Boys Basketball
Erin Perry-Girls Powerlifting
Auggie Newman-Boys Powerlifting
Peyton Foster-Gymnastics
Libby Dahl-Girls Powerlifting
Angie Salvino-Girls Powerlifting
Eric Mainu-Boys Powerlifting
Caden Blanchard-Boys Bowling
Katrina Carlson-Girls Basketball
Laney Champlin-Dance
Makenna Roose-Dance
Missing: Jack Thompson-Boys Powerlifting
Landon Pierce-Boys Basketball
Aubrey King-Girls Basketball
Brielle Brohmer-Gymnastics
McKenzie Abbott-Girls Bowling
Haun, Cameron Finch, Jake Berry, Owen Walker, Josie Bailey, Austin Gray, Cadence Walker, Madelyn Pollack, Kylie Garcia
Back Row (L to R): Savanna Myers, Kennedy Noth, Alizah Hayes, Mya Mayer, Amelia Zingler, Isabella Arne, Shelby King, Jayden
Brieske, Carter Habeck, Joe Venner, Ashton Steele, Owen Gerke, Anna Wall
Missing: Aidan Brach, Mandy Dodsworth, Gavin Finch, Peyton Foster, Ethan Gearing, Tom Hesse, Aubrey King, Landon Pierce, Brady
Plueger, Morgan Squires, Cally Von Haden
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Leader of the Pack Award: (L to R)
Sports Booster Award: (L to R)
MVC All Conference Academic Award Recipients: Front Row (L to R): Brin Neumann, Lauren Noth, Olivia Wall, Katrina Carlson, Blake
HAPPENING IN OUR DISTRICT
TMS
Ms. Holmquist’s 7th grade ELA students entered an escape room and had to break the codes for four locks to protect society’s ability to argue or we would all have to have the same opinion. Students had to show their understanding of claims, evidence, reasoning, and counterarguments. What a fun way to learn!
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TMS’s Science Club members took a trip to Chicago. They explored the city by foot, bus, and train, stopping at iconic locations. Science Club students traveled 103 stories (1,353 ft) to the Skydeck at Willis Tower! The Museum of Science and Industry was conquered on day 2; students toured various exhibits featuring everything from the human body and genetics to space travel and astronomy. A trip to Chicago isn’t complete without a stop at Cloud Gate, more affectionately known as the Bean. To round out the trip, Science Club visited Shedd Aquarium. The Windy City did not disappoint!
TMS Chess had their last tournament of the year on Saturday, April 1st, traveling to the Kalahari, in Baraboo, to attend the WSCF State Classic.
Approximately 130 students from all over the state competed in 3 divisions: K6, K8, and Open. Three sixth graders, Nyomi Grace, David Ziemiancyzk, and Ben Boyles competed in the K6 division and brought home a third place trophy (out of 6 teams).
Eighth graders Joanna Stryker and Kush Patel, along with 7th grader, Gavin Libbey, and 6th grader Aiden Gonzales, competed in the K8 division and brought home a 2nd place trophy (out of 8 teams).
Kush Patel also won 5th place as an individual in his division. What a great way to finish the season!!
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THS students in Ms. Perkins Environmental Chemistry class started their unit on soil and ground water. They made different types of soils based on the percentage of sand, silt and clay and tested and compared soil types. Thank you to Covia Sand Plant for the donation of the sand and the silt that was used in the lab and future
Congratulations to the team of THS Finance students who placed 3rd in the Finance and Investment Challenge Bowl at Western Tech
Colonel Messenger, Garrison Commander of Fort McCoy, led an engaging discussion with THS
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2023 Prom court
A BIG congratulations to the Art Honors Students who participated in the VAC (Visual Arts Classic) in La Crosse! They had a great experience competing against other Art students and teams from across the region and getting feedback from talented judges on student Artwork. Plus, they brought home TEN 1st-place trophies and one team trophy!!! They now move on to compete in VAC State in Madison against all WI regional winners this month!
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Girls Front row (l to r): Olivia Wall, Flora Last, Lily Joyce, Rylee Rubenzer, Lydia Boettcher, Aisha Fritsche, Aubrianna Cruz, Emma Miller Boys Back row (l to r): Landon Pierce, Cesar Gonzalez Ramirez, Isaiah Spratley, Manraj Grewal, Jeffrey Baumgartner, Josiah Garrels, Elijah Brown, Haakon Garvin
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School-wide Bingo to celebrate the end of third Quarter!
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Fifth Grade Safety Patrol held a bake sale to raise funds for their Washington D.C. trip!
Learning mixed with games is always a win-win!
A Health Themed Family Fun Night!
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Our Tomah Special Olympics Basketball Team has had an outstanding year and qualified for the state tournament April 15th & 16th at the Kolf Sports Center on the UW-Oshkosh campus. The team is made up of THS and TMS students. Let’s cheer them on as they compete at STATE!
First Track Meet of the Season!
The Imagination Station is the first incentive from the Whooo’s Reading program, and the students had a bundle of fun!
What amazing young members of our community~TAMS students volunteered at the Tomah Community Dinner with cooking, prepping, serving, and cleaning up. But more importantly, greeting and engaging in friendly conversation with stangers and assisting the elderly. Way to go!
Students show off their Wisconsin Pioneer projects: loom making, handmade rugs, and covered wagons
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As part of the PBIS program, at the end of each quarter, the Wyeville staff recognize students who are making positive growth in the areas of Math and Reading. They also recognize students who are doing well in Art, Music, and Physical Education. Each classroom teacher also gets to choose a Star Student who is being recognized for making positive choices and following school expectations. Those students then get to have a Culver’s lunch with the Principal! Ean, Ayris, Liam, Kolton, Annai, and Bella were recognized as Star Students in their class for 3rd quarter. As you can see, they enjoyed their lunch and ice cream with Mr. Gnewikow! Way to go Wyeville students!!
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Kindergartners and First Graders enjoying the above average temperatures in April with some playground time!
Miller
5th grade students had a visit from the middle school WEB crew and Mrs. Langner. What an exciting time of year as they get registered for Middle School!
Students practicing the recorder in music class!
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4th graders had a GLOW math review party! Fun and games all while practicing math!
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Playing some Minute to Win-It games for a PBIS celebration!
2nd and 3rd Graders playing Uno!
... a look ahead
APRIL
15TH -EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF WI WALK FOR AWARENESS @ HIGH SCHOOL TRACK 11:00 AM -2:00 PM
15TH -GRAND MARCH FOR PROM @ HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 6:30 PM
15TH -JR PROM “MIDNIGHT MASQUERADE” @ MURRAY’S ON MAIN 7:00 PM -10:30 PM
17TH -THS FORENSICS SHOWCASE @ HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY 6:00 PM -7:30 PM
17TH -BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING @ RKLC 7:00 PM
28TH -K-12 ART SHOW @ HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA 5:30 PM -9:00 PM
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-HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL @ HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 7:00 PM
-K-12 ART SHOW @ HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA 5:30 PM -9:00 PM
-HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL @ HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 7:00 PM
-HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL @ HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 2:00 PM
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The Tomah Area School District honors the accomplishments and humanitarian efforts of alumni through nomination, selection and induction to our Distinguished Alumni program. It is hoped that this recognition will provide role models for our current students, instill pride in our community and provide an opportunity to celebrate the successes of these outstanding individuals. We believe distinguished alumni can inspire our students to continue the legacy of excellence which is defined by those whom we are honoring - individuals who have made a difference and have made our world a better place.
FIND MORE INFO RM ATION AND N OMINATION FORM ONLINE!
CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED FOR RECOGNITION: To be nominated, the candidate (living or deceased) must be/have:
1. A graduate of Tomah High School or attended Tomah High School for at least two years.
2. A Tomah High School Alumni of at least ten years prior to nomination.
3. A record of outstanding achievement in his/her career field or fulfillment of personal educational potential.
4. Outstanding leadership, character and service to his/her community.
Self nominations will not be considered.
2023 Nominations will close May 30th
129 W. Clifton St. Tomah, WI 54660 608 - 374 - 7004 608 - 372 - 5087
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Ms. Linda Netsch (2021 Inductee) addresses the THS student body at the 2021 Homecoming Pep Rally as part of our fourth Induction Ceremony and Celebration.
Mr. Gary Grovesteen and Ms. Elizabeth Hein (2022 Inductees) watch the unveiling of their Distinguished Alumni Plaques
1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy. 1 in 10 people will have a siezure in their lifetime. Register NOW! Team themes encouraged. Walk 26 laps between you and your teammates to raise awareness.
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I n m e m o r y o f M a d i s o n P a r k e r 4 / 2 0 / 0 8 - 2 / 2 / 2 3 Walk for Epilepsy Awareness April 15, 2023 Tomah High School Track Registration 10:00 Event 11:00-2:00 Free event! Donations welcome! Food available for purchase from Dubs Sausage and Catering https://epilepsywisconsin.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=529 Register here:
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Tomah Regional High School Rodeo &
Junior High Rodeo
10th Annual May 5th—7th, 2023
Monroe County Fairgrounds
1625 Butts Ave.
Performances:
Saturday Performance: 10:00 am
Sunday Performance: 9:00 am
Ticket Prices: $18 weekend pass, $10.00 per performance, Kids 7 & Under Free
May 5th, 2023
Warm Up Jackpot
Barrels & Breakaway
6:00pm– Exhibition
Events at this Rodeo will Include:
High School Boys Events
Bareback Riding
Bull Riding
Calf Roping
Saddle Bronc Riding
Steer Wrestling
Team Roping
Junior High Boys Events
Bareback Steer Riding
Breakaway Roping
Bull Riding
Calf Roping
Chute Dogging
Goat Tying
Ribbon Roping
Team Roping
Saddle Bronc Steer Riding
High School & Junior High Girls Events
Barrel Racing
Breakaway Roping
Goat Tying
Pole Bending
Team Roping
Information Contacts:
Carm Schneider 608-343-9169
Toni Henry 608-343-6316
