Education

Wed
26
Jul

Free Choral Workshop at Luther College; All are invited to attend

Join Luther College alumni and friends for a two-part workshop, “Scandinavian Sounds: Learn and Sing!” Tuesday, July 25 and Wednesday, July 26. The workshop will be held from 7-8:15 p.m. each evening in the Choir Room of the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music on the Luther College campus in Decorah.

Choral music traditions in the upper Midwest are indelibly linked to the musical heritage of Nordic immigrants. Among the subcultures within American choral music, the most influential and long-lasting may well be the one founded and guided by Norwegian conductor and composer F. Melius Christiansen. Christiansen’s reach in this part of the choral world is pervasive. Participants will learn about the “Lutheran Choral Tradition” and engage in singing at a level suitable for folks of all interest and ability levels.

Wed
19
Jul

EACSD Superintendent Dr. Dale Crozier reflects on his career in education following recent retirement

Dr. Dale Crozier ...  Submitted photo.
Dr. Dale Crozier ... Submitted photo.

by Susan Cantine-Maxson

By definition, a superintendent is one who oversees an organization and offers leadership and strategic planning. Since 2001, Dr. Dale Crozier has been that person for MFL/MarMac schools. Ten years later, he also added the task of managing the Eastern Allamakee Community School District, which includes the Lansing and New Albin areas, serving as a shared superintendent for both school districts since 2011 until his recent retirement from that role for both districts at the end of June.

Wed
19
Jul

ACSD Board of Directors approves legislative priorities for 2024, as well as numerous security improvements to district buildings purchased with School Safety Improvement Grant funding

by Brianne Grimstad

The Allamakee Community School District (ACSD) Board of Directors met for its regular monthly meeting Monday night, July 17. Under the consent agenda, the board approved the following personnel: Mike McGeough as SPED Route Driver; Jarod Dahlstrom, Tim Bulman, Jon Snitker and Zach Thornton as volunteer football coaches; Alyssa Bell as Kids Club Coordinator; and Ray Wacker as night custodian.

The board also accepted the resignation of Melissa Ward from her position as head varsity softball coach. The Backpack Program was renewed under the consent agenda, as was the Free and Reduced School Meals Application Process.

During the Communications time of the meeting, the board reviewed the Vehicle and Facility Usage Summary reports that were compiled by Pat Klinge. Total miles for the 2022-2023 school year were 29,684 miles. The district also collected a total of $582.87 in rental fees for use of school facilities.

Wed
19
Jul

NICC offering High School Drivers Education for students in the ACSD

The Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Waukon Center will offer High School Drivers Education for Allamakee Community School District (ACSD) students.

Students may register for one of these three upcoming sessions:
• Monday-Friday, July 24-August 4, from 1-4 p.m. (#91754)
• Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 21-September 25, from 5-7 p.m. (#91763)
• Monday and Wednesday, October 2-November 2, from 5-7 p.m. (#91764).

To satisfy the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, students must attend 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of Behind the Wheel (BTW) driving experience. Attendance is required at all sessions. Students must have an Iowa driver’s permit before the first class.

Wed
05
Jul

Little Switzerland FFA Chapter at WHS claims State Runner-Up honors at Agronomy CDE

Reserve State Champion Agronomy CDE team ...
Reserve State Champion Agronomy CDE team ... Left to right: Olivia Marti, Alaina Gebel, Sarah Stock, Caleb Helgerson. Submitted photo.

NE District Agronomy CDE championship team ... ... Left to right: Sarah Stock, Olivia Marti, Keagan Palmer, Alaina Gebel. Submitted photo.

NE District Agronomy CDE fourth-place team ... Left to right: Mallory Berns, Kendra Gibbs, Ethan Gibbs, Caleb Helgerson. Submitted photo.

by Alaina Gebel

May 16 of this year, eight members of the Little Switzerland FFA Chapter at Waukon High School under the guidance of advisor Jessica O’Connor traveled to Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo to participate in the Northeast District Agronomy Career Development Event (CDE). The team of Alaina Gebel, Olivia Marti, Ethan Palmer and Sarah Stock brought home team champion honors with Gebel placing as the champion individual for the event. Waukon’s second agronomy team of Mallory Berns, Ethan Gibbs, Kendra Gibbs and Caleb Helgerson brought home a fourth-place finish overall out of 29 teams and 116 individuals participating in the contest.

Wed
05
Jul

Little Switzerland FFA member Alaina Gebel awarded pair of National FFA Scholarships

Alaina Gebel ...
Alaina Gebel ...

The National FFA Organization has awarded a pair of scholarships to Waukon High School 2023 graduated senior Alaina Gebel, a member of the Little Switzerland FFA Chapter at Waukon High. Gebel plans to use the scholarship funding to pursue a degree in Agricultural Education and Agronomy at Iowa State University in Ames.

The awards include a $1,500 scholarship from Grow Ag Leaders from the Bayer Fund, and the second scholarship, in the amount of $5,000, is a part of the Robert and Pauline Wells Scholarship. The funding for the National FFA scholarship program comes from individuals, businesses and corporate sponsors to encourage excellence and enable students to pursue their educational goals. Scholarships support either two-year or four-year degrees, as well as vocational programs, and range in size from $500 to full tuition for four years.

Wed
05
Jul

Officers from Little Switzerland FFA Chapter attend COLT Conference in Waterloo June 9


Little Switzerland FFA Officers attend COLT Conference ... Eight officers of the Little Switzerland FFA Chapter at Waukon High School attended the Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference at Hawkeye Community College June 9. Pictured above, left to right, bottom to top, are Caleb Helgerson, Ryan Kolsrud, Molly Peake, Ethan Gibbs, Mercedes Wilkins, Sarah Stock, Natalie Byrnes and Alyssa Connelly. Submitted photo.

Each year Northeast District and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conferences for FFA members in the Northeast District. Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo welcomed FFA chapters from all over the Northeast District Friday, June 9, including several from the Little Switzerland FFA Chapter at Waukon High School.

While at Hawkeye Community College June 9, district and state officers led four interactive workshops for FFA Chapter leaders, many of whom are officers, for the annual COLT Conference. The workshops facilitated were local FFA Chapter programs focused in the areas of advocating for the agriculture industry, connecting with stakeholders, recruiting for the local chapter, and working as a cohesive team. FFA leaders also received training relative to their specific officer duties within the local chapter.

Wed
28
Jun

Members of Little Switzerland FFA Chapter experience successful State Convention

Waukon FFA Chapter members at State Convention ...
Waukon FFA Chapter members at State Convention ... Left to right - Front to back: Drew Weymiller, Owen Regan, Elizabeth Fossum, Caleb Helgerson, Tucker Burrichter, Wyatt Baxter, Trudy Baxter, Drake Hankes, Ethan Gibbs, Olivia Marti, John Marti, Mallory Berns, Alaina Gebel, Natalie Byrnes, Ryan Kolsrud, Gracelyn Donahue, Kendra Gibbs, Molly Peake, Cassidy Gibbs, Mercedes Wilkins, Sarah Stock, Kiersten Gibbs. Submitted photo.

FFA members from across the state of Iowa celebrated success when they gathered for the 95th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference April 16-18 this spring at Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum in Ames. The Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference is one the largest of its kind in the National FFA Organization. Various Little Switzerland FFA members from Waukon High School attended the annual conference to participate in a number of events and to also receive a variety of awards and recognition earned throughout the past year.

Wed
28
Jun

Waukon High School FFA Chapter holds its annual banquet


Craig Levi Mathis Award winners... Left to right: Cassidy Gibbs and Kiersten Gibbs. Submitted photo.

Star Greenhand Award winners ... Left to right: John Marti and Kendra Gibbs. Submitted photo.

Academic Achievement Award winners ... Left to right: Freshman Kendra Gibbs, Sophomores Ethan Gibbs and Mason Byrnes, and Junior Olivia Marti. Not pictured: Senior Alaina Gebel. Submitted photo.

Community Service Award winners ... Left to right: Ryan Kolsrud, Sarah Stock, Claire Johnson and Kendra Gibbs. Submitted photo.

by Mercedes Wilkins, Chapter Reporter

April 29 of this year, members of the Little Switzerland FFA chapter at Waukon High School held their annual banquet to recognize members for their achievements over the past FFA year. They also took time to recognize the businesses and individuals who served their chapter through their time, dedication and talents.

The first award was presented to recognize members who sold fruit, meat and cheese during the chapter’s annual fruit sale last fall. The proceeds from this sale are used to fund various activities that FFA members participate in throughout the year. Second-place fruit seller was Dalton Ellickson and first-place seller was Alaina Gebel.

Wed
28
Jun

ACSD Board of Directors approves variety of projects, hears updates in preparation for the new school year

by Brianne Grimstad

The Allamakee Community School District (ACSD) Board of Directors met for its regular monthly meeting Monday, June 19 in the Waukon High School cafeteria. Board member Brent Beyer was absent.

Under the Consent Agenda, the board approved the following personnel: Tim Bulman, volunteer middle school football coach; Kate-Leigh Wilson, volunteer cheer coach; Edwin Frick, assistant varsity boys basketball coach; Steve Welper, bus driver; Sofia Acosta and Dallas Howe as elementary paraprofessionals; an increase in hours for elementary paraprofessionals Carrie Etten, Amanda Willoughby and Stephanie Iverson; and Katrina Collins, Kindergarten teacher. The board accepted the following resignations: Paul Farley, bus driver; Ed Wikan, bus driver; and Clint Miller, SPED route driver.

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