Way to go, team! The NCHS Football team joined organizers at the Driftless Art festival to assist with setup and teardown at the event. It's just one more way Trojans can give back to their community.
Check out the September Update from the NC Elementary Team!
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Inside, you’ll find updates from our specials teachers, upcoming dates to keep on your radar, and a Learning Together section for families featuring our Tending the Pond approach and a few ideas you can try at home. We’re off to a great start and excited to keep the good days going!
https://canva.link/ziwc36lm8p9fshk
Inside, you’ll find updates from our specials teachers, upcoming dates to keep on your radar, and a Learning Together section for families featuring our Tending the Pond approach and a few ideas you can try at home. We’re off to a great start and excited to keep the good days going!
5th Graders had an incredible time learning from some amazing people about the importance of protecting the nature around us. They caught crayfish, learned about mussels, and spent the day understanding the world around us. They even learned about the sound a tree makes… it barks!
**Homecoming 2026 – Friday, October 2**
We are looking forward to a great Homecoming celebration at North Crawford! The day will begin with first hour from 8:00-8:50, followed by nutrition break from 8:50-9:05 and a RISE activity from 9:10-10:00.
From 10:05-11:25, students will participate in Homecoming activities, including skit practice in the Performing Arts Center, the Trojan Tailgate in the commons, finishing hallway decorations, and signing up for games. Skit practice will be freshmen from 10:05-10:25, sophomores from 10:25-10:45, juniors from 10:45-11:05, and seniors from 11:05-11:25.
Homecoming games will take place on the football field from 11:30-12:40, followed by lunch from 12:40-1:10.
**Families and community members are encouraged to join us for our afternoon Homecoming activities beginning at 1:15!** Student skits will take place in the Performing Arts Center from 1:15-2:15, followed by the Homecoming Pep Rally in the big gym from 2:20-3:15. The pep rally will include cheers, introductions of our middle and high school football, volleyball, and cross country teams, pep rally games, Playhouse, and more!
Homecoming winners will be announced from 3:15-3:30.
The celebration continues Friday evening with the **Homecoming football game against Highland at 7:00 PM.** Come out and support the Trojans!
Homecoming festivities will wrap up with the **Homecoming Dance on Saturday night.**
We hope our families and community members can join us for the **student skits and pep rally beginning at 1:15 PM.** Come help us celebrate Homecoming and show your Trojan Pride!
**Go Trojans!**
We are looking forward to a great Homecoming celebration at North Crawford! The day will begin with first hour from 8:00-8:50, followed by nutrition break from 8:50-9:05 and a RISE activity from 9:10-10:00.
From 10:05-11:25, students will participate in Homecoming activities, including skit practice in the Performing Arts Center, the Trojan Tailgate in the commons, finishing hallway decorations, and signing up for games. Skit practice will be freshmen from 10:05-10:25, sophomores from 10:25-10:45, juniors from 10:45-11:05, and seniors from 11:05-11:25.
Homecoming games will take place on the football field from 11:30-12:40, followed by lunch from 12:40-1:10.
**Families and community members are encouraged to join us for our afternoon Homecoming activities beginning at 1:15!** Student skits will take place in the Performing Arts Center from 1:15-2:15, followed by the Homecoming Pep Rally in the big gym from 2:20-3:15. The pep rally will include cheers, introductions of our middle and high school football, volleyball, and cross country teams, pep rally games, Playhouse, and more!
Homecoming winners will be announced from 3:15-3:30.
The celebration continues Friday evening with the **Homecoming football game against Highland at 7:00 PM.** Come out and support the Trojans!
Homecoming festivities will wrap up with the **Homecoming Dance on Saturday night.**
We hope our families and community members can join us for the **student skits and pep rally beginning at 1:15 PM.** Come help us celebrate Homecoming and show your Trojan Pride!
**Go Trojans!**
North Crawford Early Learning Center is Hiring!
North Crawford Families — please see the district update below regarding a medical incident that occurred this afternoon. Thank you to our staff and local emergency responders for their quick response and care.
Recognition and gratitude goes out today to Mr. Chris Finnell for securing this $65,100 grant for the North Crawford School District!
Support the North Crawford Cheer Team!
Stop by Sunrise Orchard in Gays Mills this weekend and support our North Crawford Cheerleaders!
Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20
For just $7, enjoy your choice of a hot dog, chili dog, or sloppy joe, plus chips and bottled water.
There will also be a free-will donation baked goods table!
Proceeds will help purchase new cheer uniforms and pom-poms.
Come enjoy some great food while supporting our Trojans! Go North Crawford!
Stop by Sunrise Orchard in Gays Mills this weekend and support our North Crawford Cheerleaders!
Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20
For just $7, enjoy your choice of a hot dog, chili dog, or sloppy joe, plus chips and bottled water.
There will also be a free-will donation baked goods table!
Proceeds will help purchase new cheer uniforms and pom-poms.
Come enjoy some great food while supporting our Trojans! Go North Crawford!
**Volunteer Opportunity – Apple Festival Weekend!**
The Lions Club is looking for student volunteers during Apple Festival weekend, **September 26th and 27th**, to help with parking and selling tickets from **8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.**
This is a great opportunity for students to give back to our community while also earning **volunteer hours toward their graduation requirement**.
**Parents, please help spread the word with your children!** Students received an email today with additional information about how to volunteer.
Even a few hours of help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to our students for supporting our community!
The Lions Club is looking for student volunteers during Apple Festival weekend, **September 26th and 27th**, to help with parking and selling tickets from **8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.**
This is a great opportunity for students to give back to our community while also earning **volunteer hours toward their graduation requirement**.
**Parents, please help spread the word with your children!** Students received an email today with additional information about how to volunteer.
Even a few hours of help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to our students for supporting our community!
Tomorrow, we’re rolling out a brand-new breakfast item: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal!
It’s one of several new high-protein, lower-sugar breakfast options we’re introducing this year. We hope our students will give it a try. We think it’s sure to become a new favorite!
And there’s more to come! Watch for McGriddle Muffins next week. These high-protein muffins are loaded with sausage and cheese, with just a little syrup for sweetness.
A great school day starts with a satisfying breakfast that keeps students fueled, focused, and ready to learn!
It’s one of several new high-protein, lower-sugar breakfast options we’re introducing this year. We hope our students will give it a try. We think it’s sure to become a new favorite!
And there’s more to come! Watch for McGriddle Muffins next week. These high-protein muffins are loaded with sausage and cheese, with just a little syrup for sweetness.
A great school day starts with a satisfying breakfast that keeps students fueled, focused, and ready to learn!
Come see us at the Driftless Area Art Festival September 19 and 20!
We’ll have five delicious, oversized cookies available. Four varieties are $4 each, with proceeds supporting the North Crawford School Nutrition Program and helping us purchase local meat, fresh produce and cleaner ingredients. The New Yorker is $5, with proceeds supporting our seniors’ upcoming NYC trip.
Come find us, grab a cookie and support two great causes!
Here’s the lineup ⬇️
We’ll have five delicious, oversized cookies available. Four varieties are $4 each, with proceeds supporting the North Crawford School Nutrition Program and helping us purchase local meat, fresh produce and cleaner ingredients. The New Yorker is $5, with proceeds supporting our seniors’ upcoming NYC trip.
Come find us, grab a cookie and support two great causes!
Here’s the lineup ⬇️
**SECOND HARVEST IS COMING TO GAYS MILLS!**
The Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry will be in Gays Mills on **Wednesday, September 23**!
**Location:** 212 Main Street, Gays Mills
**Time:** 1:30 PM
When you arrive, look for Harry, who will help guide you to your place in line. Simply open your trunk and remain in your vehicle while **North Crawford students** help distribute an abundance of food provided by Second Harvest, a wonderful partner in helping meet the needs of our community.
With the Highway 171 improvement project expected to be completed just in time for the 67th Apple Festival, we are looking forward to a busy and exciting week in Gays Mills!
We also apologize for last month’s late start and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding.
**Questions?** Please contact JoAnn Gonos at **608-872-2583**.
Please help us spread the word!
The Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry will be in Gays Mills on **Wednesday, September 23**!
**Location:** 212 Main Street, Gays Mills
**Time:** 1:30 PM
When you arrive, look for Harry, who will help guide you to your place in line. Simply open your trunk and remain in your vehicle while **North Crawford students** help distribute an abundance of food provided by Second Harvest, a wonderful partner in helping meet the needs of our community.
With the Highway 171 improvement project expected to be completed just in time for the 67th Apple Festival, we are looking forward to a busy and exciting week in Gays Mills!
We also apologize for last month’s late start and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding.
**Questions?** Please contact JoAnn Gonos at **608-872-2583**.
Please help us spread the word!
9/14/26
At approximately 11:56am on 9/14/2026 there was a medical incident in the large gym that required the North Crawford School District to call emergency responders and the school went into a soft lockdown until the ambulance was able to leave with the child. The parents of this child were immediately notified as well.
A huge thank you to the EMT’s that responded to the school as fast as possible.
The softlock was lifted at approximately 12:40pm and classes resumed as scheduled.
Thank you
Scott Uppena
Superintendent
North Crawford School District
At approximately 11:56am on 9/14/2026 there was a medical incident in the large gym that required the North Crawford School District to call emergency responders and the school went into a soft lockdown until the ambulance was able to leave with the child. The parents of this child were immediately notified as well.
A huge thank you to the EMT’s that responded to the school as fast as possible.
The softlock was lifted at approximately 12:40pm and classes resumed as scheduled.
Thank you
Scott Uppena
Superintendent
North Crawford School District
Theodora Scarato, Director of the Wireless and EMF programs at Environmental Health Sciences, will be featured in an educational presentation hosted at North Crawford Schools on Thursday, September 17 from 6:00–7:30 PM. In addition to Scarato's research presentation on the health effects of electromagnetic fields, the program will include a legal briefing from Erik Olsen, attorney with Eminent Domain Services, and a musical presentation from singer/songwriter Larry Long. This event is focused on the 765 kV MariBell transmission line which is proposed to pass through the district.
Note that the organizing coalition has rented our venue for this event and North Crawford is not organizing, sponsoring, or affiliated with the event or its hosting organization.
Note that the organizing coalition has rented our venue for this event and North Crawford is not organizing, sponsoring, or affiliated with the event or its hosting organization.
**North Crawford is Hiring Bus Drivers!**
We are looking for individuals interested in joining our team as bus drivers!
In addition to **route drivers and field trip drivers**, we are currently looking for **two people to help with our Beyond the Bell program**, driving approximately **5:00–7:00 PM each evening**.
This is a great opportunity if you're looking for a flexible position that can work around your schedule. Whether you're interested in a regular route, field trips, Beyond the Bell, or a combination, we'd love to talk with you!
Don't have your CDL yet? **Don't let that stop you from reaching out!** Getting your CDL shouldn't be intimidating. We will help walk you through the process and make the steps as easy as possible.
Interested or want to learn more?
**Call 608-475-0183 or 608-624-3484 and ask to speak with Curby Heister.**
Come join the North Crawford team and help us get our students where they need to go!
We are looking for individuals interested in joining our team as bus drivers!
In addition to **route drivers and field trip drivers**, we are currently looking for **two people to help with our Beyond the Bell program**, driving approximately **5:00–7:00 PM each evening**.
This is a great opportunity if you're looking for a flexible position that can work around your schedule. Whether you're interested in a regular route, field trips, Beyond the Bell, or a combination, we'd love to talk with you!
Don't have your CDL yet? **Don't let that stop you from reaching out!** Getting your CDL shouldn't be intimidating. We will help walk you through the process and make the steps as easy as possible.
Interested or want to learn more?
**Call 608-475-0183 or 608-624-3484 and ask to speak with Curby Heister.**
Come join the North Crawford team and help us get our students where they need to go!
Three weeks left to join the AppleFest three and three tournament. Sign up information is on this flyer. Sign up by September 19th to guarantee a T-shirt.
Welcome to North Crawford, Christy Chappell!
We are excited to welcome Christy Chappell, our new School Nurse, to the North Crawford family! Christy brings more than 16 years of nursing experience, a passion for working with students, and plenty of experience keeping up with a busy family!
Here is a little bit about Christy in her own words:
Hi everyone! I’m excited to be joining North Crawford as the new Nurse!
I grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, and met my husband during our time in the Navy. We moved to his hometown of Boscobel to raise our family. I attended SWTC for nursing and have been a nurse for 16+ years. I also teach in the Nursing Assistant Program at SWTC in Fennimore, so healthcare and teaching have been a big part of my life for quite a while!
My husband and I have three children. Our oldest daughter is currently serving on active duty, and we have another daughter who is a senior in high school and a son in middle school at Boscobel.
When I’m not working, we stay pretty busy watching our kids’ events and taking care of our livestock. When I get some free time, I love being outdoors, especially hiking and kayaking.
I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone and being part of the school community!
We are very excited to have Christy on board and know she will be a great addition to North Crawford. If you see her around school, make sure to say hello and help us give Christy Chappell a big Trojan welcome!
ATTENTION: A few athletic updates.
The JV/Varsity Volleyball matches tonight in LaFarge have been postponed until October 15.
The Varsity Football game scheduled to be played against Wonewoc-Center on Friday has been cancelled due to them forfeiting.
There will be a JV Football game played in its place against Monticello at 7pm on Friday. It will also be Parents Night.
Go Trojans
#TrojanPride
The JV/Varsity Volleyball matches tonight in LaFarge have been postponed until October 15.
The Varsity Football game scheduled to be played against Wonewoc-Center on Friday has been cancelled due to them forfeiting.
There will be a JV Football game played in its place against Monticello at 7pm on Friday. It will also be Parents Night.
Go Trojans
#TrojanPride
First pep band at yesterday's volleyball game was a great success. Thanks to Mr. Junker for leading the band and to Mr. Subra, Mr. Ghormley, and Mr. Bankes for joining the fun!
🎉 A New Space for Students to Connect!
Today was the first day our new game area in the commons was open during high school lunch—and the kids flocked to it as soon as the doors opened!
We currently have foosball and air hockey, with room for a few more activities. It was great walking through the lunchroom today and seeing students laughing, competing, and interacting with each other—and NOT staring at screens! Just some good old-fashioned human interaction!
The game area will be available during high school lunch and Honors Advisory at the end of the day. To participate in Honors Advisory, students must meet the weekly eligibility requirements: grades of B- or above, no missing assignments, perfect attendance with no tardies, and no office referrals the previous week.
A big thank you to our maintenance staff for building the fencing and helping create this space. We still have a few finishing touches to make, but it already looks great!
We have room for 1–2 more fun activities! If you have something collecting dust in your basement that you think our students would enjoy and would like to donate, please email Dr. Sailer at rsailer@ncrawford.k12.wi.us.
Great first day! Go Trojans!
Today was the first day our new game area in the commons was open during high school lunch—and the kids flocked to it as soon as the doors opened!
We currently have foosball and air hockey, with room for a few more activities. It was great walking through the lunchroom today and seeing students laughing, competing, and interacting with each other—and NOT staring at screens! Just some good old-fashioned human interaction!
The game area will be available during high school lunch and Honors Advisory at the end of the day. To participate in Honors Advisory, students must meet the weekly eligibility requirements: grades of B- or above, no missing assignments, perfect attendance with no tardies, and no office referrals the previous week.
A big thank you to our maintenance staff for building the fencing and helping create this space. We still have a few finishing touches to make, but it already looks great!
We have room for 1–2 more fun activities! If you have something collecting dust in your basement that you think our students would enjoy and would like to donate, please email Dr. Sailer at rsailer@ncrawford.k12.wi.us.
Great first day! Go Trojans!
