Two area students make 2020 Spring Dean’s List at St. Norbert College
Eleven area students are set to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. However, the spring commencement has been rescheduled for Oct. 10 to honor the nearly 3,600 graduates.
Chuck Pursell is making his third attempt at retirement.
The Lodi area community will celebrate the class of 2020 with a parade on Sunday afternoon, May 31.
Seven Lodi High School seniors were honored by the Capitol Conference recently. An annual Honors Banquet is typically held on the second Monday of May to award certain seniors within the conference. This year’s banquet was canceled and students were given a plaque and a program, as a keepsake.
St. Norbert College has postponed is graduation ceremony until late August.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country, high school seniors were already in countdown mode — counting down the numbers of days they had left in their respective schools before they walked across a stage at graduation.
At the Lodi School Board meeting on May 11, the school district asked for waivers on three subjects due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The waivers were for the number of instructional hours for the 2019-20 school year, the completion of the Educator Effectiveness for educators in the Summary Year…
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Matthew Saager, a Lodi High School graduated received another honor as a member of the football team.
The University of Wisconsin System is offering an 11-day free application period for anyone wishing to apply to one of its two-year campuses for the fall 2020 or spring 2021 semesters. The free application period will run from June 5-15.
From now until 4 p.m. Friday, May 15, area residents can purchase flowers online that will benefit the Lodi High School’s horticulture club and greenhouse.
The Class of 2020 is certainly having a year to remember.
Brianna Johnson, of Lodi, has graduated from McKendree University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology.
More than one million meals have been provided to Wisconsin students since the closure of K-12 school buildings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to claims filed to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Lodi High School has selected its new principal, and it’s a very familiar face within the district.
A Lodi High School graduate is returning to the district. Nicholas Karls was recently named Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Lodi schools. The move was made official with approval by the School Board at its April 27 meeting.
State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor proclaimed the week of May 4 as ‘Teacher Appreciation Week’ in Wisconsin. Stanford Taylor noted her gratitude to teachers, especially during the temporary statewide school building closures due to COVID-19.
Four area students received academic honors during the 2019-20 third quarter at Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills.
Lodi High School’s fall musical, “The Pajama Gang” was recently recognized with a pair of Jerry Awards.
The Lodi School District is nearing the completion of projects set forth from a 2016 referendum.
There were 27 candidates who applied for the Lodi Primary School principal position. One stood out above the rest during the two rounds of interviews conducted by LPS staff, district administrative staff and school board members.
At its April 13 meeting, the Lodi School Board was given the results of surveys taken by the parent and students of the district in regards to the first weeks of their virtual learning process.
Lodi High School graduate Kaeci Buettner was recently initiated into the Honor Society of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi.
Lodi High School graduate Matthew Saager was one of 10 seniors on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team who were named to the 2020 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society.
Lodi School District has postponed its summer school registration for this year. Registration was initially scheduled to begin April 1. The district hopes to have an update by the end of April. The summer school season for the entire district is still scheduled to begin Monday, June 22.
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A number of vehicles stopped at Lodi Elementary School on Wednesday to pick up meal packages handed out by the school district. It’s part of the district’s Food Service program’s daily “McPride” drive-up free grab-and-go breakfast/lunch giveaway. Starting the week of April 13, new pickup day…
There has been a slight change to how often parents of children within the Poynette and Lodi school district's will be picking up the free lunches being offered.
The Poynette School District has been doing virtual learning since March 18 and before it was implemented, the district sent home letters from each school to inform parents and guardians what was expected of the students at each grade level.
In the April 7 election, residents in the Lodi School District will vote two members onto the school board. They will have three candidates to choose from.
In an effort to help families of school children, the Poynette School District and Lodi School District will be providing free bag meals to those who need them.
Lodi High School has announced their students of the month for February. Characteristics for selection include displaying leadership, working well with others, being helpful to other students and teachers, taking initiative, displaying enthusiasm and a positive attitude, and having a great w…
The outbreak of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has led to a number of closings, cancellations and postponements in the Lodi/Poynette area.
The outbreak of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has led to a number of closings, cancellations and postponements in the Lodi/Poynette area.
The outbreak of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has led to a number of closings, cancellations and postponements in the Lodi/Poynette area.
State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor issued a statement Friday regarding the Wisconsin Department of Health Services order under the direction of Gov. Tony Evers.
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Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue an agency order mandating the statewide closure of all K-12 schools, public and private, as part of the state’s efforts to respond to and contain the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
At present, Wisconsin is still considered a low-risk state to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) issue. However, the situation is fluid, ever changing, and requires constant review in regard to decisions in relation to how we can best protect and safeguard our staff and students.
Vince Breunig was officially introduced as the new district administrator for the Lodi School District at a board of education meeting March 9.
The School District of Lodi Board of Education has announced its selection for the next District Administrator. On July 1, 2020 Mr. Breunig will start his official duties and will replace Charles Pursell, who will be retiring at the end of June.
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Lodi area residents, students and faculty members had the chance to talk with the three district administrator candidates at a forum on Feb. 25 at Lodi High School.
On Feb.19, 18 girls from Lodi Area Middle School took a field trip to Culver’s Franchising Headquarters to participate in Sauk Prairie Healthcare Foundation’s Youth Empowerment Cooking Class — Smoothies Edition. The girls were accompanied by Michelle Howe and Lucinda Ranney.
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The numbers are in and Lodi School District has over $1 million set aside for the stadium turf project. This will cover the cost of the project and means construction can begin.
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One Poynette student and a Lodi teacher were recently recognized as recipients for the Herb Kohl scholarship and fellowship.
The Lodi FACT Group met with Representative Jon Plumer on Feb. 17. The students spoke with Rep. Plumer about the youth e-cigarette epidemic and ways youth and adults can work together to reverse the epidemic. FACT is a youth-led advocacy group focusing on tobacco and e-cigarette prevention.
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It’s a story about a man and his 6-foot-3 imaginary rabbit friend, one that Lodi High School is preparing to bring to the stage.
The Lodi community has been coming out in droves to support the stadium turf project. With a substantial amount already raised, and the fundraiser deadline at the end of the month, the School Board must make a decision for the next phase.
The following Lodi Middle School students have been named to the second term honor roll.
The State of Wisconsin has declared the week between Monday, Feb. 10 and Friday, Feb. 14 as School Bus Drivers Recognition Week. This week is highlighted each year to recognize the commitment to safety excellence of over 15,000 Wisconsin school bus drivers, who drive over 82 million miles ea…
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A few years ago, the Lodi School District began their search across the Midwest for their vision of what the ideal STEAM Lab would be for their students.
The Lodi Rotary Club is currently looking for a few host families for three to six months.
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