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Institutes of Discovery

Catalyst Charter Middle School students explored a variety of science based activities at the Institutes of Discovery at the University of Madison. In these photos, several 8th grade students are testing plant DNA through a process called gel electrophoresis to determine genetically modified organisms or GMO's.

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Needs For Displaced Ripon Families Affected By Fire
A number of families were affected by a devastating fire that occurred in downtown Ripon on Watson Street during the early morning hours on December 12. The Ripon Area School District was touched as the families affected by the fire are spread throughout the schools. Please use the following links below to access information about how you can help the families as well as provide support to your own family.

Watson Street Fire Letter
Watson Steet Fire Needs

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Ripon Middle/Catalyst Choir

The Ripon Middle/Catalyst Choir presented “Music of the World” to an almost capacity crowd. The students and director Christina Muenchow did an outstanding job. (See more photos on Facebook)

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4th Graders Win Coats for Kids Drive for the 4th Year in a Row

For the fourth year in a row, Mrs. Byng’s 4th grade class at Murray Park Elementary School was the top winner of 103.9 WVOB’s Coats for Kids School Challenge. The fourth grade classroom topped all of the Fox Valley schools participating in the radio station’s coat collection held in cooperation with the Salvation Army. This year the class raised a little over 500 coats out of the 650 total coats collected. That means Mrs. Byng’s students have collected close to 2,100 coats in just 4 years. All coats and winter items collected are cleaned at no charge and distributed to kids and families in need in Northeast Wisconsin.  Distribution is already underway by the Salvation Army and other community organizations.  Mrs. Byng’s class extends a special thank you to all those who donated during the Coats for Kids Challenge.

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Grilled Sandwich Solutions

 

Over 50 parents and children attended the "Grilled Sandwich Solutions" Family Outreach Program at BPES/Journey on November 21.  The program was designed and lead by Briony Storz, Food Service Director.  Families learned how to make quick, delicious and nutritious grilled sandwiches.  Each participant chose which ingredients they wanted on their sandwich and then learned how to build their own yummy creation and grill it to their liking.  The meal was topped off with a choice of soup to compliment their sandwich, veggies and apples with caramel sauce!

Family Outreach programs are free and open to anyone in the community who would like to attend.  Advanced registration is required.  The next Family Outreach program will be held on January 30 and will feature guest speaker, Dr. Karin Suesser.  Dr. Suesser will share information about ADHD and offer strategies to help families affected by ADHD.

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Catalyst Showcase Night

Catalyst Charter Middle School recently held a Project Showcase Night. The evening featured a Civil Rights Museum created by 8th grade students who had been researching the Civil Rights Movement. The 7th graders presented High Striker games based on their recent work with physics. The 6th graders shared Global Monsters (a writing project that connected them with students from around the world) as well as Pasta Car vehicles using Newton’s Laws of Movement. The Project Showcase Night provided students with a special opportunity to share their learning experiences with the larger community.

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Polly’s Pumpkin Patch

Students in Mrs. Miller's class and a friend from Green Lake went to Polly's Pumpkin Patch in Chilton, Wisconsin. Students enjoyed petting the animals and riding a wagon to pick their own pumpkins. They found their way through the corn maze. Students participated in pumpkin bowling, hillbilly down races, and duck races by pumping water.

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Coffee with the Superintendent

Community members had an opportunity to connect with Superintendent Mary Whitrock earlier this month at Kristina's in downtown Ripon. Residents shared insights about the community while Dr. Whitrock provided updates on the work within RASD including the recent facilities conversations.

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Veterans Day Remembrance and Observation Program

Thank you to all who participated in the Veterans Day program on November 11 at RHS. The event was coordinated and hosted by RHS, but was sponsored by our local American Legion Post 43, as well as our local chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5278. The program was emceed by retired Ripon HS teacher, Captain Richard Zellmer, USN (Ret).  Special remarks were made by the former Reserve Deputy Commander for Tenth Fleet and Cyber Command, Rear Admiral Gerald W. “Jerry” Clusen, USN (Ret). The RHS Band and RHS Cantabile provided the music.  The Presentation of Colors was led by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.