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09-05-2025
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Meet our Student of the Week winner, one of two juniors from Pulaski
Our Student of the Week poll has now closed. Thanks to all who voted. For this week's Wisconsin Student of the Week, we had two Pulaski students — both high school juniors — compete for the title. Keep reading to see who won, and how you can nominate a student for our weekly poll. We plan to continue Student of the Week through May, so we're welcoming submissions through May 23. Our winner, Samantha Wyent, nicknamed "Sammy," was nominated by Pulaski learning support teacher Mindy Micolichek. Micolichek nominated Wyent for her "positive attitude, leadership, hard work, and kindness," she said. "(Wyent) puts in extra effort to get items done, gets tasks done as soon as asked, problem-solves on her own, and is always the first to volunteer to make sure different things are done," Micolichek said. In addition to working hard on classwork, Micolichek said Wyent also devotes her time to many extracurriculars, especially student council. Her involvement "enhances school culture," Micolichek added. High school students are nominated for Student of the Week by principals, teachers, youth organizations and others who work with teens. Voting is open each week from 5 a.m. Monday until noon Thursday with polls at and Do you work with youth and know someone who should be Student of the Week? Reach out to Debi Young, statewide education editor, at to get a link to the nomination form. Rebecca Loroff is a K-12 education reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. She welcomes story tips and feedback. Contact her at rloroff@ This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Meet this week's Wisconsin Student of the Week winner, Samantha Wyent
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Politics
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Voter turnout higher than expected in Fox Valley communities, poll workers say
APPLETON — Voters turned out across the Fox Valley Tuesday for spring elections. Ballots sported a variety of nonpartisan local government and school board races, as well as races for state superintendent of public instruction and a seat on the state's supreme court, and a voter ID referendum. With highs in the mid-30s and and clouds scooting through the sky, voters milled through polls, making their choices and receiving their "I voted" stickers. In Appleton, two voters told a reporter they were there to pick Susan Crawford in the supreme court race. "I don't want to lose my rights under Trump," said Dustin Dorin, of Appleton. Marie Dorin added that she voted for similar reasons, and also voted in the superintendent race and local school board races. In Neenah, Bailey Gutjaher said he was picking Crawford because he saw "big companies trying to buy votes." Judy Evans, of Grand Chute, said she was motivated to go out to the polls to cast her ballot for Brad Schimel in the supreme court to prevent a Democratic majority in the court.'They're trying to use (the seat) to get more seats in the government and I don't think that's a good thing,' Evans said. 'I think Trump has started to change things, and I want him to be able to keep going.' Evans also voted in the Grand Chute town supervisor and town chair elections. Around 3:15 p.m., Michelle Wrobleski, chief election supervisor for Grand Chute Town Hall, said the flow of voters had been 'moderate, steady all day.''I'd say it's been a higher turnout than expected,' Wrobleski said. Lawrence Juneau, one of the chief election inspectors at St. Joseph Parish Center in Appleton, also said the voter turnout has been larger than he expected, with a steady stream of voters lining up throughout the day. Polls close at 8 p.m., and The Post-Crescent will post election results online at as they become available. Contact Kelli Arseneau at 920-213-3721 or karseneau@ Follow her on X, formerly Twitter, at @ArseneauKelli. Rebecca Loroff covers K-12 education for the Post-Crescent. She welcomes story tips and feedback. Reach out to her at rloroff@ This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Voters turned out April 1 to vote in Fox Cities, supreme court races
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Politics
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LETTERS: Underly has experience to be next Superintendent of Public Instruction
The choice is stark. The next Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction will be either a lifelong educator who worked at every level of education or a registered private voucher lobbyist who is funded by privateers. The Superintendent's responsibilities include developing standards, distributing and managing funding, and ensuring that schools comply with laws. More importantly, the Superintendent is the chief advocate for public schools and all the students they serve. Jill Underly does that extremely well and has earned my vote. Note: Her opponent never even had a Wisconsin teaching license. Jill Underly understands how 16 years of funding shortfalls have impacted public schools and resulted in hundreds of school referendums. She recently proposed a significant increase in school funding to begin to make up for years of underfunding. Perhaps the most important increase is for special education. Currently, public schools are reimbursed at about 33% of special education costs, leaving districts to find other sources to cover this mandated expense. Underly proposed the reimbursement rate of 75%. Note: The special needs voucher for private schools is reimbursed at 90%. Our founders got it right in 1848 when the promise of quality public education was enshrined in the Wisconsin Constitution. Jill Underly believes in Wisconsin's promise and that public education is the cornerstone of American democracy. A vote for Jill Underly is a vote for Wisconsin's promise, for this generation and many to come. Vote on April 1 for Jill Underly for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Carol Lenz, Appleton Here are some tips to get your views shared with your friends, family, neighbors and across our state: Please include your name, street address and daytime phone. Generally, we limit letters to 250 words. Cite sources of where you found information or the article that prompted your letter. Be civil and constructive, especially when criticizing. Avoid ad hominem attacks, take issue with a position, not a person. We cannot acknowledge receipt of submissions. We don't publish poetry, anonymous or open letters. Each writer is limited to one published letter every 30 days. All letters are subject to editing. Letters regarding the April 1 election will be accepted through 5 p.m. March 18, with the last letters published March 23. Write: Letters to the editor, The Post-Crescent, P.O. Box 59, Appleton, WI 54912. E-mail: pcletters@ This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: LETTERS: Appleton readers says Underly understands school funding
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21-03-2025
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Meet Student of the Week Sophia Wlazlo-Jaklin, a Pulaski student who is a 'leader to her peers'
It's almost spring break for many districts, and our 20th Wisconsin Student of the Week poll has now closed with over 2,000 votes counted. Thanks for participating. Keep reading to see who won and how to nominate a student from your high school for our weekly Student of the Week poll. Pulaski High School student Sophia Wlazlo-Jaklin took the title of Wisconsin Student of the Week this week. She was nominated by her English teacher, Kimberly Froseth. Froseth said Wlazlo-Jaklin is a "great role model and leader to her peers" and works hard in class by participating and asking questions. "She is always leading by example by getting involved, speaking out and being kind to everyone around her," Froseth concluded. High school students are nominated for Student of the Week by principals, teachers, youth organizations and others who work with teens. Voting is open each week from 5 a.m. Monday until noon Thursday with polls at and Do you work with youth and know someone who should be Student of the Week? Reach out to Debi Young, statewide education editor, at to get a link to the nomination form. Rebecca Loroff is a K-12 education reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. She welcomes story tips and feedback. Contact her at rloroff@ This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Meet our 20th Wisconsin Student of the Week winner
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21-02-2025
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Student of the Week Josh Huettl praised as 'responsible and respectful'
Our 18th Wisconsin Student of the Week poll has now closed. Thanks to all who voted. Our statewide poll this week featured two students nominated by their teachers for excelling in their Advanced Placement classes. Keep reading to meet our winner, plus learn how to how to nominate a student for our weekly poll. This week's Wisconsin Student of the Week winner, Josh Huettl, is a senior at Pulaski High School in Brown County. He was nominated for "his dedication to academic growth" in AP Psychology, according to social studies teacher John Krause. Krause said Huettl achieves this academic growth by challenging himself and also lifts up his peers by "taking initiative, collaborating effectively, and fostering a positive environment." "Josh is both responsible and respectful and serves as a role model, embodying the pillars of the Raider Way," Krause added. High school students are nominated for Student of the Week by principals, teachers, youth organizations and others who work with teens. Voting is open each week from 5 a.m. Monday until noon Thursday with polls at and Do you work with youth and know someone who should be Student of the Week? Reach out to Debi Young, statewide education editor, at to get a link to the nomination form. Rebecca Loroff is a K-12 education reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. She welcomes story tips and feedback. Contact her at rloroff@ This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: This week's Student of the Week winner is Pulaski's Josh Huettl
