The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring the Excellence in Education Awards.
Each award honors an educator who has shown an exceptional commitment to supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom, enhancing educational experiences and improving student outcomes.
Nominations are open till November 12. Please consider nominating those educators who have made a difference in your student's life! Nominate an educator here.
Teachers have the opportunity to win one time only. If you are nominating a former recipient, we encourage you to send your kind words directly to that individual. Thank you for supporting teachers! See the list of past recipients here.
*The Fox Cities is defined as Calumet County, Outagamie County, and Northern Winnebago County.
Parent Article / Artículo Para Ayudar A Los Padres
Enjoy the article submitted by Colleen Hubley-Kedinger, elementary counselor, on how to give kids effective instructions.
How to Give Kids Effective Instructions
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-give-kids-effective-instructions/
Como Dar Indicaciones Efectivas A Los Ninos
https://childmind.org/es/articulo/como-dar-indicaciones-efectivas-a-los-ninos/
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Enjoy the article submitted by Colleen Hubley-Kedinger, elementary counselor, on how to give kids effective instructions.
How to Give Kids Effective Instructions
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-give-kids-effective-instructions/
Como Dar Indicaciones Efectivas A Los Ninos
https://childmind.org/es/articulo/como-dar-indicaciones-efectivas-a-los-ninos/
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Our 4K students had an exciting and rare opportunity—they actually witnessed a monarch caterpillar transform into its chrysalis! 🐛🦋 What an amazing experience to see this incredible part of the monarch’s life cycle happen right before their eyes!
Please enjoy the video of this special event! 🎥
https://youtube.com/shorts/-Jo0J_zgsEM?feature=share
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Please enjoy the video of this special event! 🎥
https://youtube.com/shorts/-Jo0J_zgsEM?feature=share
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Welcome to Brillion Public Schools, Peggy Monroe! 🎉🦁
Please join us in welcoming Peggy to the Brillion Public Schools family! Peggy is our driver who transports students, and we are so happy to have her as part of our team.
We look forward to the care and support Peggy will provide to our students and wish her a wonderful and successful school year! ❤️💙
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Please join us in welcoming Peggy to the Brillion Public Schools family! Peggy is our driver who transports students, and we are so happy to have her as part of our team.
We look forward to the care and support Peggy will provide to our students and wish her a wonderful and successful school year! ❤️💙
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Our 4K students are getting an up-close look at the amazing life cycle of the monarch butterfly! 🦋
They are learning about and observing each stage of the monarch’s metamorphosis, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis and, finally, a beautiful butterfly. What a wonderful hands-on learning experience! ❤️💙
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They are learning about and observing each stage of the monarch’s metamorphosis, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis and, finally, a beautiful butterfly. What a wonderful hands-on learning experience! ❤️💙
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🦁 Join the Brillion Lions Team!
Brillion Public Schools is looking for a High School Paraprofessional to join our team!
Are you patient, dependable, positive, and passionate about helping students succeed? This could be the opportunity for you! We are looking for someone who enjoys working with high school students and wants to make a meaningful difference each day.
❤️💙 Make a difference. Build relationships. Support students.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Brillion Public Schools team, check out our High School Paraprofessional position and apply today!
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3468
#BrillionLions #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #EducationJobs
Brillion Public Schools is looking for a High School Paraprofessional to join our team!
Are you patient, dependable, positive, and passionate about helping students succeed? This could be the opportunity for you! We are looking for someone who enjoys working with high school students and wants to make a meaningful difference each day.
❤️💙 Make a difference. Build relationships. Support students.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Brillion Public Schools team, check out our High School Paraprofessional position and apply today!
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3468
#BrillionLions #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #EducationJobs
🎳 Youth Bowling Leagues! 🎳
Officials Bowl & Spirits in Hilbert is offering Youth Bowling Leagues!
📅 League Meeting: Sunday, September 13, 2026
⏰ 12:00 Noon
📍 Officials Bowl & Spirits, Hilbert
A great opportunity for youth to have fun, learn the sport, and make new friends!
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Officials Bowl & Spirits in Hilbert is offering Youth Bowling Leagues!
📅 League Meeting: Sunday, September 13, 2026
⏰ 12:00 Noon
📍 Officials Bowl & Spirits, Hilbert
A great opportunity for youth to have fun, learn the sport, and make new friends!
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🎭 **Support Brillion Theatre’s 2026–2027 Season!** 🎭
We are thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of shows coming to the Endries Performing Arts Center for the Brillion Theatre 2026–2027 season:
* 🎼 ***Les Misérables: School Edition*** – November 12–14, 2026
* 🪄 ***Puffs*** – February 25–27, 2027
* 🎲 ***Guys and Dolls Jr.*** – April 23–24, 2027
Last year, over 3,300 tickets were sold for our productions! To help us cover the costs of show rights, costumes, props, and set design, we are looking for Patrons and Business Sponsors to support our talented students.
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🌟 **Become an Individual Patron**
Support the arts and enjoy exclusive perks!
Producer ($100+): Includes 2 complimentary tickets to any production and your name listed in our programs.
Director ($50–$99): Includes 1 complimentary ticket to any production and your name listed in our programs.
Star ($5–$49): Includes your name listed in our programs and our sincerest thanks!
📄 **Patron Form & Details:**
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pgrNo-_wil8hAFF3S0cA49V4eAhkQ5vKsk_ftMj9IxM/edit?usp=sharing
OR
💻 **Donate Online at brilliontheatre.ludus.com
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💼 **Become a Business Sponsor**
Showcase your business to thousands of audience members!
$100 Minimum Contribution: Your business name will be featured in the program for all productions and displayed in the Endries Performing Arts Center throughout the season.
📄 **Business Sponsorship Form:**
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wdIZ49D_EZuX5Y30pQXQ7mUC6nnpInR8fxZ-ZfNIQ5c/edit?usp=sharing
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⏰ **Deadline for Submissions:** Friday, October 16, 2026
Thank you for supporting performance education, life skills, and the performing arts in our community! ❤️✨
We are thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of shows coming to the Endries Performing Arts Center for the Brillion Theatre 2026–2027 season:
* 🎼 ***Les Misérables: School Edition*** – November 12–14, 2026
* 🪄 ***Puffs*** – February 25–27, 2027
* 🎲 ***Guys and Dolls Jr.*** – April 23–24, 2027
Last year, over 3,300 tickets were sold for our productions! To help us cover the costs of show rights, costumes, props, and set design, we are looking for Patrons and Business Sponsors to support our talented students.
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🌟 **Become an Individual Patron**
Support the arts and enjoy exclusive perks!
Producer ($100+): Includes 2 complimentary tickets to any production and your name listed in our programs.
Director ($50–$99): Includes 1 complimentary ticket to any production and your name listed in our programs.
Star ($5–$49): Includes your name listed in our programs and our sincerest thanks!
📄 **Patron Form & Details:**
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pgrNo-_wil8hAFF3S0cA49V4eAhkQ5vKsk_ftMj9IxM/edit?usp=sharing
OR
💻 **Donate Online at brilliontheatre.ludus.com
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💼 **Become a Business Sponsor**
Showcase your business to thousands of audience members!
$100 Minimum Contribution: Your business name will be featured in the program for all productions and displayed in the Endries Performing Arts Center throughout the season.
📄 **Business Sponsorship Form:**
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wdIZ49D_EZuX5Y30pQXQ7mUC6nnpInR8fxZ-ZfNIQ5c/edit?usp=sharing
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⏰ **Deadline for Submissions:** Friday, October 16, 2026
Thank you for supporting performance education, life skills, and the performing arts in our community! ❤️✨
On September 4th, our fourth graders had so much fun celebrating the 4th day of 4th grade! 🎉4️⃣
Students enjoyed activities and played games—all centered around the number 4! It was a fun way to celebrate the day and make some great memories. 💙🦁
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Students enjoyed activities and played games—all centered around the number 4! It was a fun way to celebrate the day and make some great memories. 💙🦁
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Come and enjoy the Brillion Theatre's presentation of "Les Misérables, School Edition."
The showtimes are November 12 & 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM, and November 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
To reserve your seat, please select the link below to purchase tickets.
Tickets: https://brilliontheatre.ludus.com/index.php
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The showtimes are November 12 & 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM, and November 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
To reserve your seat, please select the link below to purchase tickets.
Tickets: https://brilliontheatre.ludus.com/index.php
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Happy Tuesday! School is back in session.
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Happy Labor Day—Some Facts About Labor Day
The holiday: Celebrated on the first Monday of September, it honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers.
History: It became an official federal holiday in 1894 after years of state-level recognition by labor activists.
The season: It marks the symbolic end of summer and a time to rest with family and friends.
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The holiday: Celebrated on the first Monday of September, it honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers.
History: It became an official federal holiday in 1894 after years of state-level recognition by labor activists.
The season: It marks the symbolic end of summer and a time to rest with family and friends.
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Welcome to Brillion Public Schools, Mckenna Rasmussen! 🎉
Please join us in welcoming Mckenna to the Brillion Public Schools family! 🦁
Mckenna will be teaching high school English. She is excited to be a part of Brillion Schools, and we are excited to have her on our team!
Welcome, Mckenna!
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Third-grade students in Mrs. Smit’s art class are starting the school year by creating caricatures! 🎨✏️
We love to see their creative artwork come to life!
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Welcome to Brillion Public Schools! 🎉
Please join us in welcoming Britney Bahrns to the Brillion Public Schools family! 🦁
Britney is joining us as our early childhood teacher. This is her first year teaching, and she previously worked as an ABA therapist with Caravel.
We are excited to have Britney on our team and look forward to a great year!
Welcome, Britney! 💙💛
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Please join us in welcoming Britney Bahrns to the Brillion Public Schools family! 🦁
Britney is joining us as our early childhood teacher. This is her first year teaching, and she previously worked as an ABA therapist with Caravel.
We are excited to have Britney on our team and look forward to a great year!
Welcome, Britney! 💙💛
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Welcome to Brillion Public Schools! 🎉
Please join us in welcoming Mackenzie Frankland to the Brillion Public Schools family! 🦁
We look forward to working with Mackenzie as she joins our district as a school psychologist. We are excited to have her on our team!
Welcome, Mackenzie! 💙💛
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Please join us in welcoming Mackenzie Frankland to the Brillion Public Schools family! 🦁
We look forward to working with Mackenzie as she joins our district as a school psychologist. We are excited to have her on our team!
Welcome, Mackenzie! 💙💛
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Congratulations, Sawyer!
We are so proud of our Brillion FFA member, Sawyer, for an incredible week at the fair! 🦃🐓🐐
Sawyer was especially excited to be named the Grand Supreme Champion Showman for Poultry with his turkey! What an amazing accomplishment!
To make the week even better, Sawyer’s market turkey and chickens both made the sale—out of only 9 poultry lots selected! His goat also made the sale, making it an outstanding year for Sawyer and his projects.
Congratulations, Sawyer, on all your hard work, dedication, and success! We are so proud to have you as a part of Brillion FFA! 💙💛
#BrillionFFA #FFA #FairWeek #SupremeChampion #PoultryShow #HardWorkPaysOff #brillionlions
We are so proud of our Brillion FFA member, Sawyer, for an incredible week at the fair! 🦃🐓🐐
Sawyer was especially excited to be named the Grand Supreme Champion Showman for Poultry with his turkey! What an amazing accomplishment!
To make the week even better, Sawyer’s market turkey and chickens both made the sale—out of only 9 poultry lots selected! His goat also made the sale, making it an outstanding year for Sawyer and his projects.
Congratulations, Sawyer, on all your hard work, dedication, and success! We are so proud to have you as a part of Brillion FFA! 💙💛
#BrillionFFA #FFA #FairWeek #SupremeChampion #PoultryShow #HardWorkPaysOff #brillionlions
Welcome to Brillion Public Schools, Paige Couillard! 🎉🦁
Please join us in welcoming Paige Couillard to the Brillion Public Schools family! Paige is one of our speech & language pathologists.
We are excited to have Paige on our team and wish her a successful school year!
Welcome, Paige! 🦁
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Please join us in welcoming Paige Couillard to the Brillion Public Schools family! Paige is one of our speech & language pathologists.
We are excited to have Paige on our team and wish her a successful school year!
Welcome, Paige! 🦁
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Welcome to Brillion Public Schools, Jason Kakatsch! 🎉🦁
Please join us in welcoming Jason Kakatsch to the Brillion Public Schools family! Jason will be joining us as our high school special education teacher.
Before beginning his career in education, Jason spent 13 years working in urban planning and development. He then made the transition to education, and this year marks his 13th year as a teacher.
Jason is married and has three daughters. We are excited to welcome Jason to Brillion Public Schools and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students!
Welcome, Jason! 🦁
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Please join us in welcoming Jason Kakatsch to the Brillion Public Schools family! Jason will be joining us as our high school special education teacher.
Before beginning his career in education, Jason spent 13 years working in urban planning and development. He then made the transition to education, and this year marks his 13th year as a teacher.
Jason is married and has three daughters. We are excited to welcome Jason to Brillion Public Schools and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students!
Welcome, Jason! 🦁
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