Today's the day! Welcome back to school!
🚸 Bus Safety Reminder from New Glarus School District 🚸
As the school year begins, we want to remind everyone of the importance of school bus safety. Keeping our students safe on their way to and from school is something we can all take part in.
Here are a few key reminders:
• Flashing red lights = STOP at least 20 feet away, from both directions (unless you’re on the other side of a divided highway).
• Flashing amber lights = SLOW DOWN—the bus is about to stop.
• Stay alert for children walking, biking, or waiting at bus stops—they can be unpredictable.
• Drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus face steep fines and demerit points.
Parents and caregivers can also help by teaching children to:
• Wait a safe distance from the curb until the bus stops.
• Always cross in front of the bus (never behind), and make eye contact with the driver before crossing.
• Stay seated and face forward while riding.
Let’s work together to keep every student safe this year!
Learn more here:
👉 WisDOT School Bus Safety Information
"We’re excited to welcome our new staff members to the New Glarus School District family this year! 💙💛 Here’s to a great start and an amazing school year ahead!"
Please give a warm New Glarus Glarner Knight welcome to Kari Morrison, Katelyn Kalina, Will Sternberg, Ben Gumz, Ashley Shunk, Ava Krause, Kaitlyn Hendrickson, DeAnn Borchardt, and Jennie Vetterli (Not pictured)
Please give a warm New Glarus Glarner Knight welcome to Kari Morrison, Katelyn Kalina, Will Sternberg, Ben Gumz, Ashley Shunk, Ava Krause, Kaitlyn Hendrickson, DeAnn Borchardt, and Jennie Vetterli (Not pictured)
New Glarus School District is looking for great people to join our team! We have openings for support staff, coaching positions, and substitute bus drivers. If you’re passionate about supporting students and our school community, apply today! 🚍📚🏅https://www.ngsd.k12.wi.us/o/new-glarus-sd/page/job-postings
Session 2 of Summer School at New Glarus School District is just around the corner! 🎒☀️ Join us July 21–31 for more learning, creativity, and fun! We’re excited to welcome students back for another great round of summer adventures. Let’s make the most of these last days of July! 📚🎨🚀
Hope everyone is having a great summer!
🌻 Step back in time with Mrs. Baker’s Country School Class! 🏫✨
Students got a taste of the “good old days” as they learned in a one-room schoolhouse at the New Glarus Historical Village — complete with chalkboards, vintage desks, and classic recess games. What a fun way to explore history and experience school like it was in the early 1900s! 📚👒🪁
🎶 New Glarus Hits a High Note in Eau Claire! 🎺🎤
Last week, some of our amazing choir and band students represented New Glarus at the State Honors Camp in Eau Claire—and they totally rocked it!
From powerful performances to inspiring rehearsals, our students spent the week sharpening their musical skills, meeting other talented young musicians from across the state, and making memories that will last a lifetime. 🎼👏
We’re so proud of their dedication, talent, and teamwork. Way to go, Knights—you're making New Glarus proud one note at a time! 💙🎵
📚☀️ Summer School at New Glarus School District! ☀️📚
We’re excited to kick off our first session of Summer School from June 16–26. Summer School will run Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. It's a great opportunity for students to keep learning, explore new interests, and have fun in a supportive environment!
Let’s make the most of summer—see you there! 😎📘✏️
5th grade students ended the year in ELA with their chemical matter unit, reading an informational/literary text titled The Badlands Sleuth: The Case of the Missing Fossils. They participated in a cookie excavation experiment, digging for chocolate chip fossils. How fun!
👏 A huge shoutout to our New Glarus Elementary students who achieved perfect attendance this school year! 📚✨
These students showed up every single day, ready to learn, grow, and support their classmates. Their commitment and dedication are truly something to celebrate!
Way to go, Knights! 🛡️ Your perseverance sets a great example for all. 💙
The Landscape and Floral class made a custom arrangement for Mr. Tordoff yesterday in honor of his retirement!
Don't forget! The last day of school is coming up soon!
Attention New Glarus Elementary Families!
Due to the weather forecast for this week, the elementary school Pool/Park Day has been changed to Monday, June 2nd. Sorry for the short notice, but it looks like Monday will be the best weather day for this activity.
Be sure to send a swimsuit, a towel, and sunscreen with your kiddos.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Cheer on the graduates of New Glarus High School as they parade around town in cars after the ceremony today! Look for them sometime around 3:00 p.m.
Thank you to our New Glarus Masonic Lodge members! They recently donated a brand new AED machine to our elementary school. We appreciate this generous donation!
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 will take place on Sunday, June 1st at 1:30 p.m. in the HS Gymnasium.
Help save lives at the annual FCCLA-Sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 2nd, 9am-2pm in the High School Gymnasium
Please consider scheduling your donation to give back to those who need help in our community. We are rarely given such direct opportunities to help save a life in need and our High School FCCLA Chapter is delighted to offer this life-saving opportunity to our community.
Students ages 16 and older are eligible for blood donation. The donation process takes approximately 1 hour, including registration and rest period. If you are 16-17 years old, please find a parental permission form on the FCCLA bulletin board. If you are 18 years or older, you may donate with a regular appointment.
The blood drive is open for normal blood donations, but we also encourage those eligible to consider Power Red Donations. There are several available appointment times, especially for Power Red donors. Power Red donors give 2 units of red blood cells, while plasma and platelets are returned to the body. This donation type is used to treat trauma patients, infants, and Power Red donations require a 1.5-hour appointment, including registration and rest period. Here are the requirements for Power Red Donors.
-Donors must have one of the following blood types: O+, O-, A-, B-
-Male donors must be at least: 17 years of age, 5’1’’ tall, and 130 lbs
-Female donors must be at least: 19 years of age, 5’5’’ tall, and 150 lbs
Join us in making a difference, schedule a donation appointment, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=NewGlarusWI
New Glarus High School FCCLA Officers
Congratulations to the New Glarus Middle School students who had their submissions printed in the Greater Dane Anthology book. We're so proud of you!
Join us on Friday, May 30, from 5:15 to 6:30 PM for an exciting evening celebrating the curiosity and creativity of our 7th-grade students! These young learners have been diving deep into topics they're passionate about through their "Choice Unlimited Projects." From classical music and veterinary science to trending fashions and football rivalries, each project reflects the unique interests and hard work of our students. This showcase is a wonderful opportunity to see firsthand what sparks their curiosity and to celebrate their independent learning journeys. We invite families, friends, and community members to come out and support these students as they share their discoveries. Let's come together to applaud their efforts and inspire a love for lifelong learning!
