North Crawford School District

May is here, and things are buzzing at NC Elementary! 🐝 From teacher appreciation week to spring concerts, summer sign-ups, and a sneak peek at our new learning progressions—there’s a lot to check out. Grab the newsletter below and stay in the loop! https://shorturl.at/RQNzh

WE ARE HIRING!! The North Crawford School District is seeking a part-time School Nurse to begin in the 2025-26 school year. This position has flexible hours, with the district contracting for up to 8 hours per week. The individual must be a Registered Nurse. If you are, or know of, an RN that is looking to supplement their income, or maybe looking for a flexible retirement position, we have the perfect opportunity. If interested, please email Superintendent Brandon Munson at bmunson@ncrawford.k12.wi.us.

🩺 We’re spotlighting Livhe Chamberlain, who is headed into the world of nursing! With a heart for helping others and a strong foundation from her experiences at North Crawford, she's ready to make a difference. Here’s to a future full of healing and hope! 💙 #SeniorSpotlight #TrojanPride

The North Crawford Class of 2026 Prom was held this weekend at the Old Oak Inn in Soldiers Grove, WI. Members of the Junior Prom Court included Olivia Eick, Anna Logue, Kindohl Tamling, Nora Mahan, Brooklyn Eitland, Cullen Jacobus, Ayjay Anderson, Landen Blaha, Gavin Tamling, and Riley Bromeland. Elected by the student body, Olivia Eick was crowned Prom Queen, and Ayjay Anderson was crowned Prom King. The event was extremely well-attended, and the dance floor was packed through the last song.! Thank you to all those who helped make this event a success, including the Old Oak Inn, Mandy with Soul Exposure Photography, volunteer chaperones, and Mr. Bankes, prom director.

Is your 1st through 8th grade daughter interested in playing softball this summer? Get signed up for our Summer Rec Softball program. Click this link to view an informational presentation on Summer Rec. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NLQVaBmN-BBcVci8vaRmdFvcUucgLFKJ1Q--tK4cteE/edit?usp=sharing. Click this link to register your daughter for summer softball. https://forms.gle/ETfycVnPdCMXkbKk6. We hope to see you all on the field this summer. #TrojanPride

🍿 Thank You, Royal Bank! 🍿 As part of Educator Appreciation Week, a big thank you goes out to Royal Bank for generously providing flavored popcorn for our North Crawford staff! Your thoughtful gesture added a fun and flavorful touch to our week, and we truly appreciate your continued support of our educators and school community.

🌟 Shining a light on Alle Chamberlain! She's made her mark here, and now she's off to new adventures. Wishing you the very best on your next chapter, Alle! ✨ #SeniorSpotlight #TrojanPride

8th graders and chaperones left Monday morning for Washington D.C. for a week of touring historic monuments, parks, estates, museums, federal buildings and more. Thank you to community members and Mrs. Gander for helping raise funds for our students!! #TrojanPride

🎉 North Crawford Recognized as a Level 1: AI Foundations Ready District! 🎉 We’re proud to announce that North Crawford has been officially certified in AI Fundamentals for K–12 through CESA 3—earning us the Level 1: AI Foundations Ready District badge! This recognition reflects the leadership and dedication of our staff in exploring the responsible and impactful use of Generative AI in education. As one of the first districts in the region to earn this certification, North Crawford is on the cutting edge of preparing students for college, careers, and a rapidly changing world. Thank you to CESA 3 for their support and partnership. We’re proud to be leading the way in innovation and future-ready learning.

🎓 Spotlight Time! We’re celebrating Agnes Carstens—a standout student with a bright path ahead. We’re cheering you on every step of the way! 🌟 Best wishes on your next adventure, Agnes!

North Crawford students had an outstanding showing at the 2025 TCMC (Three Conference Math Contest), competing against students from 10 area schools: Bangor, Cashton, De Soto, Ithaca, Kickapoo, La Farge, Wauzeka-Steuben, Brookwood/NOW, and Wonewoc-Center. In the JV Division, our team earned 2nd Place Overall. John Powell was named First Team All-Conference, and Jameson Adkins earned Second Team All-Conference honors. Additional team members included Reese Seiser, Abigail Jorgensen, Dalton Ewing, Kiana Fisher, Lena Schmidt, and Matthew Sanders. Their strong efforts helped lead the team to a top finish. In the Varsity Division, North Crawford also took 2nd Place Overall. Carter Wilson, Jordan Derrick, Kate Swenson, and Gavin Finnell were named First Team All-Conference. Ayjay Anderson, Gavin Tammling, and Kindohl Tammling earned Second Team All-Conference honors. Cullen Jacobus also contributed to the team's strong performance. This contest is just one example of how our students' hard work pays off. Opportunities like TCMC not only highlight academic excellence, but also help prepare students with the collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills they need to succeed in college and careers. We are incredibly proud of all who participated. Thank you to our staff for preparing and supporting our students—Trojan Pride!

🎉 Congratulations to Southwest Tech! 🎉 North Crawford is proud to celebrate our longtime partner, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, on being named the 2025 Aspen Prize winner for Community College Excellence—the highest national honor a community college can receive! This award reflects outstanding student outcomes in graduation, transfer, and workforce success—but more than anything, it celebrates the power of partnership. Through dual credit opportunities, programs like CollEdge Up, Start College Now, and Transcripted Credit, our students have been able to dream bigger and get a true head start on college and career goals. We are proud to work alongside Southwest Tech to support our students—not just in the classroom, but in life. Whether it's preparing Student Success Plans, engaging families, or building pathways that lead to real opportunities, this partnership continues to make a lasting impact on our community. Thank you, Southwest Tech, for your leadership, vision, and commitment to students across our region. We’re honored to be part of this journey—and excited for what the future holds!

🌍 A World of Experience: Today we’re shining the spotlight on Savannah CaiGayangjie, one of our amazing foreign exchange students who joined the North Crawford community in February. She has brought a global perspective and a creative mindset to our school. We’re so grateful to have shared this spring with her. Best wishes on your next adventure, Savannah! 🌟

📣 A sweet shoutout to Sleepy Hollow for making Teacher Appreciation Week extra special! 🍦 Thanks to their generosity, we will be able to treat our staff to some well-deserved ice cream straight from their charming vintage ice cream truck today. Not only did they let us borrow the truck for the day, but they also donated ice cream—because they believe in celebrating teachers too! ❤️ We’re so grateful for community partners like Sleepy Hollow who help us sprinkle a little joy into our schools. Thank you for making our staff feel seen, valued, and celebrated! 👏✨ #TeacherAppreciationWeek #Gratitude #CommunitySupport #SleepyHollow #NorthCrawfordProud

Thank You for a Great Opening Day! We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to support our greenhouse opening and annual car show — it was a fantastic day, and we loved welcoming the community! If you missed opening day, don’t worry — we still have a great selection of plants available! From beautiful hanging baskets and flower pots to healthy vegetable starts, there’s something for everyone. Greenhouse Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (self-service) Saturday, May 10: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Come by and see what’s growing!

The North Crawford School District has approved our district calendar for the 2025-26 school year. Click the link to view the calendar, which can also be found on our district website. #TrojanPride https://5il.co/3f92a

Dallas Butler has spent his high school years mastering hands-on skills, and now he's heading straight into the workforce to make an impact. We're proud to celebrate a student who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work! 👏 Best of luck in your next adventure, Dallas!

Come out and support the Band and GBB students before the Spring Concert on May 14! #TrojanPride

🔧 Skilled. Driven. Ready. Today’s spotlight is on Kieth Bankes, who’s building a future in the automotive industry. With real-world skills and the ambition to make it happen, Kieth is already on the path to success. 💪

This week we celebrate Staff Appreciation Week, and honor our amazing staff who show up everday and give so much of themselves to our students. Your time, commitment, dedication, and passion for teaching and learning make North Crawford the special place that it is. THANK YOU North Crawford Staff. #TrojanPride