De Soto Area School District
Home of the Pirates!
Myth Buster Monday
Enjoy some photos from Stoddard’s 4K Space lesson! 🚀📸
Game Day
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Each week, we're featuring a staff member to help you get to know the amazing people who make De Soto school district such a special place.
This week, Sarah Bay, Second Grade Teacher at Stoddard
🏴☠️ She has been teaching here since 2018.
🏴☠️ She is originally from Brodhead, WI, a small town south of Madison. I went to school at UWL and stayed in the area.
🏴☠️ She lives in Onalaska with her husband, two daughters (3 and 1), and dog named Griffey.
🏴☠️ She loves reading and spending time with her immediate and extended family.
🏴☠️ A fun fact about Sarah, her aunt opened a school in Spain and teaches English to students (and adults) of all ages. She spent part of a summer there working at her school.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Sarah says, " I appreciate the small community and how you are able to build relationships with students and continue to see them grow each year. I am grateful for close relationships with staff and community members!”
This week, Sarah Bay, Second Grade Teacher at Stoddard
🏴☠️ She has been teaching here since 2018.
🏴☠️ She is originally from Brodhead, WI, a small town south of Madison. I went to school at UWL and stayed in the area.
🏴☠️ She lives in Onalaska with her husband, two daughters (3 and 1), and dog named Griffey.
🏴☠️ She loves reading and spending time with her immediate and extended family.
🏴☠️ A fun fact about Sarah, her aunt opened a school in Spain and teaches English to students (and adults) of all ages. She spent part of a summer there working at her school.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Sarah says, " I appreciate the small community and how you are able to build relationships with students and continue to see them grow each year. I am grateful for close relationships with staff and community members!”
The leadership team at prairie view did a canned food drive and collected 297 items in total! They were proud to help the community out and continue to work on their leadership skills.
Upcoming steak fry! If you would like tickets contact a baseball player!
🎉 Congratulations to Heather Stenslien! 🎉
We are proud to share that our first grade teacher at Prairie View, Heather Stenslien has been recognized for her outstanding work in education, receiving two incredible honors: the Top Notch Teacher Award through News Channel 8 and the Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award.
These awards recognize educators who go above and beyond for their students and school community, and Heather is truly deserving of this recognition. Her dedication, passion, and commitment to helping students succeed make a lasting impact every day.
The Top Notch Teacher Award segment will be aired this summer, so be sure to watch for it!
You can read more about the Herb Kohl recognition here:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02otCZwv9McHTRenLRvfw25yD6VnMuFoF5Gu4vzF7AXPf2SgW6BGTY4DtuqvBT2Jkql&id=61572247943133
👏 Please join us in congratulating Heather on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud to have such an inspiring educator in our district. 🍎
Athlete of the Week!
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Time is running out on the Hunting Blind Raffle for the Tech Ed Club. Students have been working on building the raffle blind in between the snow. Reminder, the drawing is next Wednesday, April 1st. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Mr. Herrmann, or visiting the following businesses: Brightspot Bar and Grill - De Soto, Pike's Den - De Soto, Red Mound Store - Red Mound, Rudy's - Genoa, Swing Inn - Ferryville, Wooden Nickel - Ferryville. Thank you to these businesses for their support with ticket sales.
Athlete of the week
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🥎 De Soto Softball Apparel Store is Open!
Show your support for De Soto Softball by ordering your fan gear for the 2026 season! Check out the available apparel and place your order here:
🔗 https://sportsworld.chipply.com/DeSotoSB2026/
Go Pirates! 🏴☠️🥎
⭐ Now Hiring at Stoddard Elementary! ⭐
📚 Positions Available:
• Lead Surround Care Staff
• Assistant Surround Care Staff
🕒 Hours: 2:30 PM – 5:30
📞 Interested or have questions?
Contact Mr. Fuglsang at 608-457-2101 or apply through WECAN.
Myth Buster Monday
Game Day
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📓 Another community ed class in the books… literally! Participants spent the evening learning bookbinding and creating their own handmade books and journals. Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great class.
🌎 Up next in April: Spanish Basics & Peruvian Culture, our last community ed class for this school year!
👉 Details and registration: https://form.jotform.com/260284232280046
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🌎 Up next in April: Spanish Basics & Peruvian Culture, our last community ed class for this school year!
👉 Details and registration: https://form.jotform.com/260284232280046
#GoPirates
Each week, we're featuring a staff member to help you get to know the amazing people who make De Soto school district such a special place.
This week, Sarah Fruit, Title 1 Interventionist. She work with small groups of students from Kindergarten through 5th grade to help them strengthen their skills in reading and math.
🏴☠️ This is her 8th year teaching at Stoddard Elementary and her 2nd year at Prairie View Elementary,
🏴☠️ She grew up in Freeport, Illinois, home of the Freeport Pretzels, and now lives in Onalaska, Wisconsin with her husband, their 5-year-old twins, Jackson and Veronica, and their two dogs, Lenny and Scarlett.
🏴☠️ Hillary has been married to Tyler for 10 years and they have two boys. Their oldest goes to Prairie View and loves it!
🏴☠️ Outside of school, she loves spending time outdoors—whether it’s boating, golfing, biking, or just playing outside with her kids. She's always had a passion for teaching, and it’s a dream come true to be able to do this work every day.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Sarah says, "One of the things that excites me most about being part of the De Soto School District is the tight-knit, family atmosphere. I’m lucky to work with colleagues who are not only fantastic professionals but also some of my best friends.
This week, Sarah Fruit, Title 1 Interventionist. She work with small groups of students from Kindergarten through 5th grade to help them strengthen their skills in reading and math.
🏴☠️ This is her 8th year teaching at Stoddard Elementary and her 2nd year at Prairie View Elementary,
🏴☠️ She grew up in Freeport, Illinois, home of the Freeport Pretzels, and now lives in Onalaska, Wisconsin with her husband, their 5-year-old twins, Jackson and Veronica, and their two dogs, Lenny and Scarlett.
🏴☠️ Hillary has been married to Tyler for 10 years and they have two boys. Their oldest goes to Prairie View and loves it!
🏴☠️ Outside of school, she loves spending time outdoors—whether it’s boating, golfing, biking, or just playing outside with her kids. She's always had a passion for teaching, and it’s a dream come true to be able to do this work every day.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Sarah says, "One of the things that excites me most about being part of the De Soto School District is the tight-knit, family atmosphere. I’m lucky to work with colleagues who are not only fantastic professionals but also some of my best friends.
Due to yesterday’s snowstorm, we’re sliding Myth Buster Monday into Tuesday this week! ❄️
Tuesday, March 17th 2 hour delay due to power outage in the Village of De Soto. Estimated 7:30 am return of electricity.
Due to the inclement weather, De Soto Area Schools will be closed tomorrow March 16th. No Surround Care tomorrow.
Each week, we're featuring a staff member to help you get to know the amazing people who make De Soto school district such a special place.
This week, Diane Olson, Stoddard and PV LMC's, Battle of the Books advisor and Title at Stoddard .
🏴☠️ Diane has been the elementary LMC's and Battle of the Books advisor for 5 years, assisting with Title the last 2 years. Subbed for the district for 6 years prior to working in the LMC's.
🏴☠️ She grew up in La Crosse.
🏴☠️ She has lived in Stoddard with her husband for the past 25 years and they have 2 grown children.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Diane says, "The great group of people I work with and watching the students find a love for reading."
This week, Diane Olson, Stoddard and PV LMC's, Battle of the Books advisor and Title at Stoddard .
🏴☠️ Diane has been the elementary LMC's and Battle of the Books advisor for 5 years, assisting with Title the last 2 years. Subbed for the district for 6 years prior to working in the LMC's.
🏴☠️ She grew up in La Crosse.
🏴☠️ She has lived in Stoddard with her husband for the past 25 years and they have 2 grown children.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Diane says, "The great group of people I work with and watching the students find a love for reading."
