New Glarus Middle School

March is here, and that can only mean one thing — it’s time for a little March Madness–style competition at New Glarus Middle School ! Throughout the month of March, our students will be participating in the i-Ready Bracket Challenge , combining academic growth with a fun, high-energy competition inspired by the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament . How It Works Our Physical Education groups will go head-to-head in a 6-group, double-elimination bracket competition. Each group will compete to complete the most lessons in i-Ready during the month. Just like in March basketball tournaments: Teams advance through the bracket Every lesson counts There’s always a second chance in double elimination Energy builds all month long! Students will track progress, celebrate wins, and encourage one another as they compete for both bragging rights and some exciting prizes. The Prizes 🥇 1st Place Traveling Trophy for the winning homeroom (displayed for the year!...

New Glarus Middle School and High School FFA students recently showcased their leadership, confidence, and communication skills at the District 13 Leadership Development Event (LDE) hosted by Belleville. The event brought together students from across the district to compete in a variety of public speaking and leadership challenges. New Glarus students earned impressive results in several highly competitive events. Lena Nyhus placed 2nd and Sadie Mitchell earned 1st place in the FFA Creed Speaking contest , demonstrating strong speaking skills and a deep understanding of FFA values.  Thanks to their outstanding performances, Lena and Sadie will advance to the Sectional Leadership Development Event on March 4 in Deforest . Participation in leadership and public speaking events takes courage, preparation, and dedication. All students who competed represented New Glarus with confidence and professionalism, making our school community proud. Congratulations to all of our FFA membe...

 

The New Glarus School District proudly hosted its annual Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 7, at 6:00 p.m. in the New Glarus High School Auditorium. The event showcased the academic talent, preparation, and perseverance of students across the district. A total of 25 students from grades 4–8 participated in this year’s competition. After several challenging rounds, Lev Bartlett, a 6th-grade student, was crowned the Spelling Bee Champion with the winning word “chartreuse.”  The 1st Runner-Up was Declan Umhoefer, a 7th-grade student, who also demonstrated impressive spelling skills throughout the competition. The evening was marked by excellent sportsmanship and strong support among students, creating a positive and encouraging atmosphere for all participants. The district extends its appreciation to all 4th–8th-grade teachers, who played an important role in preparing students and helping select participants for the event. Lev Bartlett and Declan Umhoefer will represent the New Glar...

New Glarus Middle School was filled with music, pride, and community spirit as students shared their talents during the rescheduled Winter Concerts earlier this month. Originally planned for December 10, the concerts were postponed due to inclement weather. Thanks to the flexibility and understanding of families, students, and staff, the performances were successfully held on new dates— the Band Concert on Thursday, December 11 , followed by the Choir Concert on Tuesday, December 16 . The concerts showcased the hard work and dedication of NGMS student musicians. Band students performed a variety of seasonal and concert selections, demonstrating growth in musicianship, teamwork, and confidence. The choir followed with a wonderful evening of vocal performances that highlighted harmony, expression, and the joy of singing together. Despite the schedule change, the turnout and support from families and community members remained strong. The concerts served as a poignant reminder of the v...