Wisconsin students shine in state and national competitions

The latest government meeting highlighted several notable achievements from local schools, showcasing excellence in academics and extracurricular activities.

The Jerry Awards, a prestigious Wisconsin high school musical awards program, recognized the high school production of \"Mean Girls\" for outstanding lighting design, outstanding sound design, and the Spirit Award, celebrating the dedication of the cast, crew, and directors.

In archery, the district's teams excelled at the state tournament held on March 22 in Wisconsin Dells. The Purdy Elementary team secured third place, setting a new scoring record of 2899. They will compete in the National Archery competition on May 9 in Louisville, Kentucky. The middle school team placed sixth at the state level with a score of 3103 and improved their performance at nationals, finishing 112th out of 267 teams. The high school team also performed well, finishing 15th at the state tournament and delivering a strong showing at nationals.

In academics, six students from grades three through eight achieved outstanding scores in the Word Masters Challenge, with some earning perfect scores. Additionally, ten students had their work published in the Southern Lakes anthology, showcasing their talents in various writing and artistic categories. Seven multilingual students from Luther Elementary received special recognition in a statewide contest, further highlighting the district's commitment to fostering diverse talents.

In mathematics, Jamison Rotman ranked 27th in the Wisconsin Math League contest, achieving the ninth highest score when accounting for ties. The meeting also celebrated the accomplishments of 21 students who received AP Scholar awards, recognizing their exemplary performance on Advanced Placement exams.

Lastly, the Badger Boys State program was mentioned as a valuable initiative aimed at educating young leaders to become impactful community members in Wisconsin. These achievements reflect the district's dedication to fostering excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities.