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Marquette County introduces AmeriCorps 4‑H member and previews family and professional programs
Summary
Staff introduced Hattie Pyle, an 18‑year‑old Westfield High School senior serving as an AmeriCorps 4‑H member through a youth apprenticeship; the committee also heard about Family Adventure Day (April 11, 2026), virtual children's programming and professional development offerings for childcare providers and social workers.
Committee members heard from staff about new programming and a local AmeriCorps placement that organizers hope will be replicated across the state.
Staff introduced Hattie Pyle as the county's AmeriCorps 4‑H member and said she was placed through a youth apprenticeship pathway. "She happens to be 18, 18 and that's 1 of the requirements of the Wisconsin 4 H AmeriCorps program," the presenter said, noting Hattie will remain with the program through August and is a Westfield High School student.
Presenters described recent teaching and outreach: a presentation at the statewide 4‑H fall forum in Green Lake (including youth and adult sessions), a virtual 'clover bud' series for kindergarten–second grade run with Columbia, Sauk and Dodge Counties, and plans for a spring repeat. They emphasized recordings are available for families who cannot attend live sessions.
The committee was also told about two larger events: Family Adventure Day, scheduled for April 11, 2026 at Montello Schools, and the Raising Wisconsin Children virtual conference in February. Staff said sessions will be approved through the Wisconsin Registry so child‑care providers can earn continuing education hours (presenters cited 15 hours per year for child‑care providers and a new 6 hours of continuing education this year for social workers). Staff also explained referral and outreach routes, including Marquette County courts, social workers, a parent mentor (Sandy Vogel) and school newsletters.
A member asked about attendance for virtual offerings; staff estimated "about, 30" participants in one series and stressed participation varies by program and season.
