De Soto Area School District
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Please see the attached flyer regarding a great opportunity for future juniors and seniors interested in exploring the trades/apprenticeship.
The Summer Trades academy is an event put on by WRTP BIG STEP in partnership with Western Technical College, taking place June 8th – June 11th (8am-2pm) in the La Crosse area.
Here is what is specifically offered during the academy:
Visit trade halls and contractor facilities
Watch live demonstrations
Participate in hands-on activities
Learn about the apprenticeship process in union construction
WRTP BIG STEP’s mission is to enhance the ability of public and private sector organizations to recruit, develop, and retain a more diverse, qualified workforce in construction, manufacturing, and emerging sectors of the regional economy.
Please feel free to connect directly with WRTP BIG STEP with questions - abrunn@wrtp.org – 534-235-9019
The Summer Trades academy is an event put on by WRTP BIG STEP in partnership with Western Technical College, taking place June 8th – June 11th (8am-2pm) in the La Crosse area.
Here is what is specifically offered during the academy:
Visit trade halls and contractor facilities
Watch live demonstrations
Participate in hands-on activities
Learn about the apprenticeship process in union construction
WRTP BIG STEP’s mission is to enhance the ability of public and private sector organizations to recruit, develop, and retain a more diverse, qualified workforce in construction, manufacturing, and emerging sectors of the regional economy.
Please feel free to connect directly with WRTP BIG STEP with questions - abrunn@wrtp.org – 534-235-9019
Teacher Appreciation week!
Game day!
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We’re excited to offer Driver’s Education as part of our Summer School program this year! 🚗
Students can complete the 30-hour classroom portion online at no cost if finished by August 25. This is a great opportunity for families to save while helping students get started on the road to licensure.
Spots are open to students age 14+—be sure to check out the attached information and register by June 5!
https://auth.drivingschoolgm.com/account/studentRegistration?appid=street-smarts-driving-school&product=3344
Students can complete the 30-hour classroom portion online at no cost if finished by August 25. This is a great opportunity for families to save while helping students get started on the road to licensure.
Spots are open to students age 14+—be sure to check out the attached information and register by June 5!
https://auth.drivingschoolgm.com/account/studentRegistration?appid=street-smarts-driving-school&product=3344
National Lunch Heros Day
Driver Education Grant Program
Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch may apply to have their classroom and behind-the-wheel driver training for a Class D (Regular) driver license paid for through the Driver Education Grant Program. Students with grants can enroll in any driver education program offered by an authorized driver education provider. The tuition will be paid directly to the Driver Training school.
Information on all the steps needed to obtain a driver license is available at wisconsindmv.gov/teendriver.
Eligible students:
Wisconsin resident
14 1/2 - 19 years of age
Eligible or receiving free & reduced lunch
Student has not previously held a driver license
Driving Instruction
Grant covers 30 hours of classroom, 6 hours of observation and 6 hours of behind the wheel
Enroll in certified public school, CESA program, Tribal or private school, or DMV-licensed driver training school (note: provider must be registered with Wisconsin DMV)
Grant funds issued to a student expire after 9 months of no use and student may reapply
The process for students
Apply using the following link (click on "Start Now"): https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/teen-sfty/degrant.aspx
Receive a confirmation email with confirmation “coupon” numbers for the course(s)
Share the coupon number(s) with the licensed driving school
Schools will enter the coupon number in their student records upon course enrollment
Payment for the course(s) will be sent electronically to the schools from Wisconsin DMV
Note: after completing the driver training, student must pay for Instruction Permit, road test and Probationary License fees.
🍎 Staff Spotlight of the Week 🍎
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, in honor of National Principal Day, we’re proud to recognize our outstanding principals:
🏫 Middle & High School – Tim Fergot
🏫 Prairie View – Scott Kelly
🏫 Stoddard – Derek Fuglsang
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, in honor of National Principal Day, we’re proud to recognize our outstanding principals:
🏫 Middle & High School – Tim Fergot
🏫 Prairie View – Scott Kelly
🏫 Stoddard – Derek Fuglsang
📚🚌 Stuff the Bus is Back!
We’re excited to support this year’s Stuff the Bus initiative! If you’re looking for more information check out the link below.
👉 https://mcintoshmemoriallibrary.org/stuff-the-bus/
We’re excited to support this year’s Stuff the Bus initiative! If you’re looking for more information check out the link below.
👉 https://mcintoshmemoriallibrary.org/stuff-the-bus/
Game day
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What a way to wrap up Community Education! Our Spanish Basics & Peruvian Culture class was filled with taste testing, trivia, stories, and great conversation. It was a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and experience something new right here in De Soto. Thank you to our presenters and participants for making it such a great evening. 🌎
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🚌 Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌
Today we recognize the incredible people who safely transport our students each and every day. Our bus drivers are often the first smile students see in the morning and the last goodbye in the afternoon.
Rain, snow, early mornings, and long routes—our drivers handle it all while keeping safety their top priority. They build relationships with our students, keep routes running smoothly, and play an important role in our school community.
Please join us in thanking our amazing bus drivers for the care, patience, and dedication they show every single day. We truly appreciate all that you do to keep our students safe! 💛
👏 If you see a bus driver today, be sure to say THANK YOU!
Today we recognize the incredible people who safely transport our students each and every day. Our bus drivers are often the first smile students see in the morning and the last goodbye in the afternoon.
Rain, snow, early mornings, and long routes—our drivers handle it all while keeping safety their top priority. They build relationships with our students, keep routes running smoothly, and play an important role in our school community.
Please join us in thanking our amazing bus drivers for the care, patience, and dedication they show every single day. We truly appreciate all that you do to keep our students safe! 💛
👏 If you see a bus driver today, be sure to say THANK YOU!
Athletes of the week
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Game Day
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Myth Buster Monday
Game Day
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We have an exciting week ahead of us.
Upcoming Blood Drive
Recently at the TUMMA Excellence Awards Banquet we received a $500 grant toward a 3D printer from Coulee Tech. We got the printer ordered and all set up printing away. Thank you to these organizations and everything they do for schools in the Coulee Region.
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, Hannah Darling, K - 5th Special Education Teacher at Prairie View.
🏴☠️ This is her second year at De Soto Schools and her first year at Prairie View.
🏴☠️ She was born and raised in Lansing, Iowa and continues to live there now.
🏴☠️ Her and her partner, Mark Severson share 5 children, Chloe and Ella are both college graduates, Lilah is a Junior in high school and Silas and Clara are 7th graders.
🏴☠️ In her free time she likes to attend all of her children's sporting events, it keeps her very busy!
🏴☠️ A fun fact about Hannah, she was a nurse for 20 years before returning to school to become a teacher. She spent a majority of those years as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Gundersen.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Hannah says, " I am excited to continue to get to know all of the students and families in the district and help students achieve academic goals. ”
This week, Hannah Darling, K - 5th Special Education Teacher at Prairie View.
🏴☠️ This is her second year at De Soto Schools and her first year at Prairie View.
🏴☠️ She was born and raised in Lansing, Iowa and continues to live there now.
🏴☠️ Her and her partner, Mark Severson share 5 children, Chloe and Ella are both college graduates, Lilah is a Junior in high school and Silas and Clara are 7th graders.
🏴☠️ In her free time she likes to attend all of her children's sporting events, it keeps her very busy!
🏴☠️ A fun fact about Hannah, she was a nurse for 20 years before returning to school to become a teacher. She spent a majority of those years as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Gundersen.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Hannah says, " I am excited to continue to get to know all of the students and families in the district and help students achieve academic goals. ”
Game Day
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