Fond du Lac High School

Girls (Grades 4-8) and Boys (Grades 3-8) interested in basketball camps this October and November can sign up at FDLrecdept.com. Camps are led by Fondy High’s basketball programs. Girls’ sessions are on Saturdays, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, 2024: Grades 4-6 from 9-10a, and Grades 7-8 from 10-11a. Boys’ sessions are on Saturdays, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, and Nov. 9, 2024: Grades 3-5 from noon-1:30p and Grades 6-8 from 1:30-3p.

The Cardinals Marching Band is bringing music and excitement to all nine elementary schools today. Our talented high school musicians are touring each school, giving our young scholars a chance to enjoy fantastic music and the beautiful fall weather. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the season and showcase the talent in our district.

Homecoming Week 2024 has been filled with excitement across our learning community. The participation has been great, with many theme days all across our buildings. Join us for the parade at 5p around the high school campus where all festivities are centralized. You are encouraged to bring a chair if you would like to sit and to arrive before 4:30p. Please park in the high school lot and grab any ample space around the outer loop of the campus that serves as the parade route. The southwest area is reserved for food trucks. If you are arriving after 4:30p, enter through the main/southwest entrance. The Luco Road and two eastern entrances on the Lakeshore side of campus will be closed at 4:30p (including campus drive at Prairie Road) until after the parade. Enjoy the celebrations leading up to the homecoming game, with on-field festivities starting at 6:30p. Food trucks will be available before, during and after the parade. Go Cardinals!

This week is National Arts in Education Week, a nationwide celebration highlighting the transformative impact of the arts in education. Established by Congress in 2010, the week emphasizes the importance of arts programs. It encourages elected officials and educational leaders to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have equal access to the arts. The Fond du Lac School District is proud of its strong arts education programs during the school day and through additional co-curricular offerings. Let's celebrate all the great things happening in Fondy Fine Arts, with amazing students as participants and dedicated teachers and staff as wonderful stewards.

Join us in congratulating these incredible staff members who have dedicated 30 years to making a difference in our district: Karen Buechel Started as an Instructional Aide at Evans and Parkside, now serving as the Library Media Secretary at Chegwin, Riverside and Woodworth. Christine Krueger Began as a German and Science teacher at Sabish Middle School and continues to inspire as a Science teacher at Sabish Middle School. Vicki Luczak First taught elementary Phy. Ed and now teaches Physical Education at Chegwin Elementary while also coordinating Driver’s Education. Gina Marchionda-Schneider Started her career teaching at Parkside Elementary and is now a technology integration instructional coach in the Technology Services Department. Michelle Paulson Began teaching fourth grade at Lakeshore Elementary and currently empowers students as a fifth grade teacher at Riverside Elementary. Kristi Serwe Started as an elementary counselor at Roberts and Franklin/Riverside and continues her impactful work as a school counselor at Riverside Elementary. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students and community!

The deadline for the ASIV is Thursday, August 8, 2024. To support your child’s education, please update and confirm your student and family information in Skyward. New 4K students are exempt. Spread the word—our confirmation rate is 46%. Let's reach 100% in the next few hours!

You can find back-to-school information on our website at FDLsd.org/page/back-to-school-info (under the "Families" drop-down menu). This includes the 2024-25 school supply lists. Additionally, watch for an email this afternoon with more details.

Graduation is tonight for Fond du Lac. Join us at 7p in the Acuity Fieldhouse for the ceremony. A ticket is required for in-person attendance. All tickets have already been distributed. If you cannot attend in person, stream the celebration live on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@fondyschools/streams. We look forward to joining you all in celebration of the Class of 2024.

Congratulations to our WeAreFondy State Track and Field qualifiers. Best of luck to our student-athletes in La Crosse this weekend. See wiaawi.org/Sports/Spring/Girls-Track-Field/News/state-track-field-championships-preview-7 for more information on the competition details.

Fondy High students joined Project G.R.I.L.L., a program by Envision Greater FDL since 2008. They built functional grills with guidance from educators/manufacturing partners, toured local businesses and explored careers. Today, they showcased their work at the Unveiling Event.

Fond du Lac High School students participated in Project G.R.I.L.L. (Growing Readiness in Learning and Leading), an area program since 2008 by Envision Greater Fond du Lac, which offers high school students a project-based learning experience that highlights careers in manufacturing. Students take an idea from concept to a fully functional grill over the school year, with guidance from technical education teachers and manufacturing partners. They also participate in a Parade of Manufacturers, touring eight manufacturing businesses and Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC) to explore career and education opportunities. Manufacturing and MPTC representatives visit schools to review progress, offer advice, and provide coaching, helping students make informed career choices. Today, May 17, 2024 was the Unveiling Event, where students showcase their grills and compete for awards, including two academic scholarships.

Head over now to Fond du Lac High School by 6p to see the Spring Art Show in the Library Media Center. Explore the impressive work of Fondy students, featuring second-semester projects in AP Art, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Digital Photography, and Glass and Metals Design.

Congrats to Braelon on the fourth-round selection in today’s NFL draft. Fondy is rooting for your continued success.

Braelon Allen, Class of 2021 is entering the NFL draft, and Fond du Lac is proud of his achievements. We invite everyone to wear Badger red on Friday, April 26, 2024 to honor and support him. This color, representing Braelon’s alma mater UW-Madison, symbolizes our unity as he pursues his dreams. Join us in celebrating Braelon’s success and wishing him well in the draft. Your participation reflects our community’s strong support. Thank you. Check out Braelon’s NFL Draft Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IenoE-gBSew). We look forward to seeing you in Badger Red!

We proudly announce that FDL School District is a 2024 Best Community for Music Education, recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. Among only 975 districts nationwide, this award highlights our commitment to universal music access and equity.

March is Youth Art Month! Fond du Lac's student masterpieces, featuring works from middle and high school artists, are on display at the FDL Public Library. Visit now to celebrate and enjoy the incredible local talent.

Fondy High Art students visited Kohler Arts Center for the "Cloth as Land" Exhibition on February 29. They explored Hmong textiles and art, as well as art, culture and career paths, through the lens of Hmong American identity. There is an exhibit at the high school until June.

Recently the Fondy High Yearbook Team and broadcast students shined at the KEMPA Journalism Conference, UW-Whitewater. Cardinal Yearbook nabbed second place and many were awarded for their work with Cardinal TV. #WeAreFondy and proud of our students' hard work and accomplishments

Nate Groves has been named the next Director of Facility Services and Safety beginning with the 2024-25 school year.