School District of Baraboo

Big congratulations to the 8th graders from Jack Young Middle School who competed at the National History Day State Event at UW-Madison! Out of 14 amazing students, three projects were selected to represent Wisconsin at the National Competition in Washington, D.C. this June! 🇺🇸📚 Shoutout to: 🔹 Bayleigh Sis & Lydia Zink – Performance on the Black Dahlia case 🔹 Ella Mayer, Audrey Allaby & Leena Lahti – Performance on Gertrude Ederle 🔹 Brianna Smith – Exhibit on the Green River Killer & DNA evidence We're so proud of ALL our students who showcased their hard work and passion for history!

Tonight's 7th/8th softball game is cancelled.

Celebrating Success at Jack Young Middle School! We are thrilled to share that Jack Young Middle School held our 3rd Quarter Awards Assembly, and it was an incredible celebration of our amazing scholars! From perfect attendance to i-Ready growth, and earning the prestigious Principal’s Award to shining on the basketball court and achieving academic excellence, our students continue to amaze us with their hard work, dedication, and spirit. 🏆📚🏀

🎳 The 6th grade celebrated their hard work with a fun-filled trip to the bowling alley! 🚌💥 Students had a blast connecting with friends and celebrating their achievements from the 3rd quarter. Way to go, 6th grade!

🎨🎶🏃‍♂️ MAPE Night Magic at East Elementary! 🎉 This past Friday, over 300 students and families came together for an amazing evening at our MAPE Night! Students showcased their creativity in an incredible art show, took on fun physical education challenges in the gym, learned valuable nutrition facts, and even crafted their own musical instruments! A huge shoutout to Mr. Brownell, Mrs. Hittman, and Mrs. Lang for making the night a fantastic success. As well as the East Parent Group for providing a healthy snack for those in attendance.💙 A great time was had by all — we can’t wait to do it again next year!

🍕 Support the Middle School Cooking Club! 🍕 Join us at Pizza Ranch this Tuesday, April 15th, 4-8 PM for a tasty way to support a great cause! The Middle School Cooking Club is hosting a fundraiser, and we’d love to see you there. Come enjoy a slice (or two!) and help us keep the creativity cooking! While you're there, ask us how your student can join the fun for the 2025–2026 school year. Let’s raise some dough—see you Tuesday!

It's Assistant Principal Week, and we want to take a moment to recognize the amazing Mrs Wagner! Jack Young Middle School would not be the same without her dedication, countless hours of hard work, and her ability to be everywhere at once! Her strong relationships with both students and staff make a huge impact every day. Since joining our team, Mrs Wagner has hit the ground running and hasn't slowed down one bit. Her energy, commitment, and passion for our school community are truly appreciated. We are beyond thankful for all that you do, Mrs Wagner, and we're excited to honor you this week!

Families, it's time! The Forward Testing begins this week, and we want to ensure you have all the info you need. 📚 Please take a moment to review the slides provided for details. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!

Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day~ Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all the paras who put our students first today and every day!

🏆✨ Yesterday, our school families at Al Behrman Elementary came together to learn what it means to be a good sport! From showing positive sportsmanship in competition to everyday interactions, our students explored ways to play fair and be kind. 🎉 Each student even created their own sports trading card to showcase how they can demonstrate good sportsmanship! 🎲💙 We can’t wait to put these skills into action next month during our fun-filled board game day! Stay tuned!

🎉🎈 Spring Fling Showdown at Jack Young Middle School! 🎈🎉 What an EPIC day! 💥 Today, students from all grade levels went head-to-head in the ultimate Spring Fling Assembly filled with non-stop fun, fierce competitions, and tons of laughs! 😆 Each grade brought their A-game in an unforgettable series of events. 🏆💪 And to top it all off, the teachers took one for the team—PIE TO THE FACE! 🥧😂 Huge shoutout to the incredible Ms. Slater, Mr. Dougherty, Mr. Schluntz, and Mr. Dahlk for putting together this awesome event. Your hard work made today a memory we won’t forget! 🙌

We are live from the gym at Jack Young Middle School. Come on out and see all the great opportunities in store for you and your family.

🌟 Attention Families! 🌟 Are you curious about what Baraboo and the surrounding areas have to offer your student? Want to know what local resources are available to your family? It's NOT too soon to start making summer plans! Join us at Jack Young Middle School for Family Resource Night tomorrow night (Thursday) from 4:30-6:30 PM! 🎉 📅 Date: Thursday ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 🏫 Location: Jack Young Middle School Main Gym Dozens of tables will be set up in the main gym for you and your family to check out. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local resources and start planning for the summer! We hope to see you there!

COMMUNITY FORUM for Referendum Information -- Wednesday, March 12th at 6:00 pm at Al Behrman Elementary School.

🎉 Looking for something fun to do tonight? 🤔 Jack Young Middle School is hosting a Trivia Night – perfect for all ages! 🧠💡 Come out, test your knowledge, and support the National History Day program. Bring your A-game! 🎯✨

🎯 Shoutout to Baraboo Bowmen! 🎯 The Jack Young Middle School Physical Education Department wants to send a HUGE THANK YOU to the Baraboo Bowmen Organization for their amazing generosity! They completely resurfaced our 10 archery targets, a massive project that we truly appreciate. 🏹 Thank you for your hard work and dedication to supporting our students!

🏃‍♀️⚾ Spring Sports Registration is NOW OPEN at Jack Young Middle School! 🏃‍♂️⚾ 7th & 8th Grade Softball and 7th & 8th Grade Track & Field are ready to go! ✅ Register today on Infinite Campus via the School Store. Don’t miss out on a fun season!

Reminder - Tomorrow, Monday, March 3, 2025, at West Elementary School, 6 pm, Community Forum for the April 1, 2025, referendum questions. Please join us! West Elementary, 707 Center Street, Baraboo.

FREE BOOKS! Baraboo Book Bonanza: Free Reads for the Community! Did you know that the Baraboo High School Library Media Center regularly updates its collection? To keep our shelves fresh and relevant, we "weed" older or duplicate books—making room for new titles while giving great reads a second life. Until now, these books have been available to students first and during special school events, but we’re excited to expand access to the entire community! Starting after school this Wednesday, and every Wednesday in March, the Baraboo High School Commons will open its doors after school (from 1:15 to 3:45 pm) for anyone in the community to browse and take home books—for FREE! Whether you're looking for fiction, non-fiction, young adult novels, graphic novels, or classic literature, you never know what treasures you might find. Stop by, stock up, and help give these books a new home! Happy reading, Baraboo! Baraboo Book Bonanza: Lecturas Gratuitas para la Comunidad ¿Sabía que el Centro de Medios de la Biblioteca de Baraboo High School actualiza regularmente su colección? Para mantener nuestros estantes frescos y relevantes, «descartamos» los libros más antiguos o duplicados, haciendo espacio para nuevos títulos y dando una segunda vida a las grandes lecturas. Hasta ahora, estos libros han estado disponibles para los estudiantes en primer lugar y durante eventos escolares especiales, ¡pero estamos encantados de ampliar el acceso a toda la comunidad. A partir de este miércoles, y todos los miércoles de marzo, el Baraboo High School Commons abrirá sus puertas después de la escuela para que cualquier persona de la comunidad pueda hojear y llevarse libros a casa, ¡GRATIS! Ya sea que esté buscando ficción, no ficción, novelas para jóvenes adultos, novelas gráficas o literatura clásica, nunca se sabe qué tesoros puede encontrar. ¡Pase por aquí, aprovéchese y ayude a darles un nuevo hogar a estos libros! ¡Feliz lectura, Baraboo!

The School Board is asking for your help in their search for the next Superintendent of Schools for The School District of Baraboo. Please follow the link below to give your input on what characteristics a great Superintendent should have: Survey Closes March 5th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SQS6T3T While the decision of whom to hire is up to the School Board, that decision impacts students, parents, teachers, administrators, staff and the Baraboo community. Hence, it is important that all stakeholders be given the opportunity to weigh in on what characteristics they believe a great Superintendent should have. The School Board will then use your input and that of others to develop a leadership profile that will guide the School Board in the interview and selection process.