Wautoma High School Environmental Science Class worked on cleaning and planting the school garden today.
Last night, Wautoma High School Senior Kelsey Baumann-Folstrom received the Waushara County HCE Scholarship at the club’s annual awards night banquet from Pat Johnson. Congratulations and best of luck following graduation!
Last night, the Wautoma High School National Honor Society held their annual induction ceremony at the McComb/Bruchs PAC. This year 13 students were recognized for their achievements. Congratulations!
This year, Caeden recently took first place in the South Central Conference art show within four categories. That feat is a first for a student from WHS. He earned first for color drawing, black & white drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. Leading the way for Wautoma in what could be claimed as “2025 Conference Champs in Art”. Caeden was awarded top placing for the county Conservation Poster competition and moved onto the Regional competition. Another recent major accomplishment for Caeden is having a drawing make it to state where he won a Blick Art Supply sponsored award at the Wisconsin Art Educators Association show in Madison. Caeden has also been a solid helper with various posters, set painting for the play, and many needed designs for various school related projects. Caeden had an exceptional run with his visual art recently and should be recognized for this and for his willingness to share his skills.
🎭 Order in the Court! 🐻👧✨
"Goldilocks on Trial!" is coming to the stage this summer, and YOU could be part of the cast!
📣 Auditions begin June 16th for this year’s Summer Children’s Theatre, presented by Storybook Theatre!
Rehearsals will take place after Camp Parkside at the McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center
📍 514 S. Cambridge Street, Wautoma
Whether you're a seasoned performer or it's your first time on stage, we’d love to see you at auditions. Come be part of the fun!
🌟 Hope to see you there!
Happy National School Nurse Day! Thank you for all you do!
The WHS Science Olympiad team will be selling 12" Flower Baskets this Saturday, May 10th, from 8 A.M. until sold out in the Field House parking lot.
A limited amount of 2 pack vegetables and 4 pack flowers will also be available as well as
some 3D printed items.
The following Wautoma High School students recently had their art on display at the Ho Chunk Convention Center for the 2025 SCC art competition.
Back row: Lily Friday - 1st place Jewelry, Liesie Mager, Hailey Czaplewski - 2nd place Photography, Max Scharnhorst, Stephanie Mandeik.
Middle row: Lizzette Riese - 1st place Photography, Kelsey Kraft, Kailee Grolinig, Felicity McNeece - “Best of School” for wheel-thrown ceramics, Charlee Kratz - 2nd place Graphic Design, Caeden Miller - 1st place Black & White Drawing, 1st place Color Drawing, 1st place Printmaking, and 1st place Sculpture.
Front row: Alleya Lain, Meaghan Marks, Lacey Vissers - 2nd place Color Drawing.
Camp Parkside Registration is Open!
Click to find out more information as well as a course guide: https://bit.ly/3w4vDBN.
Congratulations to Wautoma High School Senior Larissa Piechowski on receiving the CESA 5 Youth Apprenticeship Scholarship. Larissa currently works as an apprentice at her family’s honey farm which has been in her family since the 1930s. Their products are in Festival Foods and they also ship bees to multiple cranberry marshes around the State of Wisconsin. Larissa was chosen for the $750 scholarship out of 20 applications.
Congrats and best of luck following graduation!
Parkside's Book Fair is next week, May 5-8. Students will have a chance to preview on Monday and Tuesday, and can buy books Wednesday and Thursday during school.
Families can stop by after school Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for all you do for your students each and every day!
Titus Patterson - When thinking of a fifth-grade student who demonstrates cooperation, respect, and empathy, the fifth-grade team immediately knew who they would nominate. This student consistently models what it means to be a kind and thoughtful classmate. His ability to work well with anyone and treat everyone with fairness and kindness stands out every day.In addition to his cooperative and respectful nature, he shows a deep sense of responsibility. He comes to class prepared, stays focused on his tasks, and always puts forth his best effort. He also advocates for himself in class when he doesn’t understand something. What truly sets this student apart is his integrity—he does the right thing, even when no one is watching. He admits when he makes a mistake and works to make things right. His actions show strong character, and he serves as a role model for his peers. The fifth-grade team is proud to recognize him as someone who shows cooperation, respect, empathy, responsibility, and integrity every single day.
Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you for all you do for the students and staff!
Congratulations to Riverview Elementary's TWO Students of the Month!
It is a privilege to nominate Reed Lehr for Riverview Student of the Month. Reed is a great student and a role model for his classmates. Reed comes to school prepared to learn with all the the things he needs. When it’s time for a whole group lesson, Reed keeps his eyes on the speaker and listens carefully. When it’s independent work time, Reed gets started right away and stays focused the whole time, whether the teacher is nearby or not. He even cleans up after himself without any reminders. Reed is kind and cooperative with any partner or group, no matter who it is. Reed is kind and respectful to teachers and other kids around the school, too. He follows the rules of walking quietly in the hall, playing safely on the playground, and keeping his hook area organized. Reed is calm and in control, even when having fun and being silly. Reed never gives up, even when things are difficult. He puts in the work and he is learning so much in first grade. We wish we could keep him in first grade forever, but it will be fun to see him setting a great example in his future classes, too.
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The Riverview Elementary 2nd Grade Team nominates Sarai Flores
Torres for April Student of the Month! Sarai demonstrates all character traits every day. She is kind and works well with anyone else in the class. Sarai listens to her teammates and discusses with them to make decisions as a team. She is someone that helps her partner or teammates understand what to do and how instead of just telling them the answer or letting others
do the work for her. Sarai works hard on all of her assignments and truly turns in her best work, every time. She is responsible in the classroom, the hallway, the bathroom - everywhere. She does what she is supposed to do and does it with integrity. Sarai is overall an incredible role model for her peers. For these reasons, and SO many more, we believe Sarai is truly deserving of student of the month.
On April 26th the family of Chuck Reilly made a significant donation to the Wautoma Hardwater Hornets Ice Fishing Team. Chuck was an avid hunter and fisherman and operated Waushara Charter Fishing Service. Chuck mentored many fisherman and will continue to do so with his team contribution. Pictured are team members and coaches along with Chuck’s family.
Thank you for all you do!
Congratulations to the Parkside April Character Award Winners!
In 6th grade band, students have the opportunity to earn "karate belts" as they progress through the year by independently learning new songs and skills from the lesson book. There are 9 belts, but new ones were needed when a few students passed their black belt! Katelyn Bushweiler has not only passed her black belt on trumpet, but has passed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th degree black belt, earning her Hornet Belt! Katelyn has been dedicated to practicing and becoming a better musician since day 1- she is an exemplary student in and out of the band room. Way to go, Katelyn!
Throughout this school year, Miss Ponto's 4th Grade Class followed the growth of a calf through the "Adopt a Cow" program. Today, we got to watch a live chat with the farmer that takes care of our cow, Lexi. We learned about her farm and how she's cared for. The kids loved seeing Lexi live!
