Great things are happening in 2nd grade! We've started off our year of "It's A Wonderful Kind of Day" theme by using STEM activities to promote creativity, teamwork, and tenacity.
Mr. Junker's E-Sports club is back in action!
We are delighted to share that North Crawford has received a $7,500 Financial Literacy Innovation Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The grant will be used to improve finance education programming in the district to better prepare our students for life after high school. We strive to ensure every student leaves NC with the tools and skills they need to be financially independent and making smart spending choices, and this grant will help us in that mission!
North Crawford RISE families will be doing a sidewalk chalk activity to help cheer on our teams during Homecoming season! We are looking for donations of sidewalk chalk to support this activity. It does not have to be new. If you have chalk to donate, please drop it off in the elementary office by Wednesday, September 30th. Thank you for supporting this activity!
What is RISE?
RISE stands for Resilience, Integrity, Safety, and Efficacy. North Crawford hosts a series of RISE Family events throughout the year for students to engage in fun learning activities with students of diverse age groups to promote a positive and healthy school culture.
What is RISE?
RISE stands for Resilience, Integrity, Safety, and Efficacy. North Crawford hosts a series of RISE Family events throughout the year for students to engage in fun learning activities with students of diverse age groups to promote a positive and healthy school culture.
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.
