October Field Trip

The 6th graders recently took their October field trip to Foresight Farms. During the visit the kids got to see how to milk cattle and all the work that goes into milking. The Foresight Farms dairy setup is much more advanced than what many of the students had ever seen or could have imagined. Overall, the field trip was a big success and the students really enjoyed it.

October Field Trip

The 6th graders will be visiting Forsight Farms next week, October 28th, to see how their milking and farming operation works. The field trip will consist of a tour of the facilities and a chance to ask questions about what all takes place there. Reminder, make sure you are working on all parts of the STAR program so that we can have everyone there together.

Hunter Safety

For the past two weeks the 6th graders have been taking a Hunter Safety course here at North Winneshiek with Larry Reis. The course was very popular with the kids and they worked really hard. To pass the class the students needed to pass a test with 50 questions, overall the majority of the students were successful. Here is a list of the students that have completed and passed Hunter Safety: Tannor Fairchild, Devin Stortz, Cameron Korsness, Hannah Underbakke, Bailey Nagel, Carter Hubka, Winter Bourcier, Collin Tweten, Shelby White, Logan McConnell, Nashia Darling, Kristen Dahl, Richie Blaess, Bailey Hughes, Sawyer White, Cole Horgen, Haley Selness, and Bryce Michels. Congratulations to these 6th graders

Have a good Friday

September STAR Field Trip

Decorah Bank and Trust/Pizza Ranch

Here is a picture of the 6th graders on their tour at Decorah Bank. The students finished their day up with a tour of Pizza Ranch and filled themselves up with a free buffet. Great job on reaching your goals for September.

Clarissa & Kristen

Clarissa and Kristen working hard cleaning up some leaves in the Burr Oak Park.

Bailey Nagel

Bailey Nagel helped out by raking leaves for her September service project.

Success Day: September 30th

The students that reach their STAR Program goals for the month of September will be going on a field trip September 30th. The field trip will consist with a visit to Decorah Bank and Trust, followed by a tour of Pizza Ranch and a free buffet. Time is running out so keep working hard, it will be more enjoyable if everyone is there.

September Success

Cole Tweten (5th grade), Bryce Michels, and Collin Tweten after they finished cleaning up garbage around Hesper for their September service project.

Reaching For The Stars

As North Winneshiek 6th grade students begin setting personal goals for this school year, the school is committed to support and recognize those students who have achieved their goals. Following are the areas students should focus on in setting their goals and the expectation for meeting them. Each month we will schedule a special activity to recognize those students who have met the criteria for “Reaching for the Stars.”


Service: Every month each sixth grade student will be required to complete a service project inside and outside the school. These service projects might include helping other students during the school day, helping with school grounds or upkeep, raising money for a cause either in their community, country or in the world, volunteering in some service organization within the community, helping a neighbor in some form, or doing some community clean-up project. Required to meet the goal: One service project a month in and outside of school.

Team: Each student should work together to help make the middle school a special place. This means that they become involved in school related activities throughout the school year. This team spirit will be very valuable in making this a successful school year. Required to meet the goal: Once activity per month. (Includes band, student council, sports, study groups, etc.)


Attendance: Attendance will be kept in the office as usual. To qualify for this area, students need to maintain a good attendance record and arrive to class on time. Required to meet goal: 42 out of 45 days in attendance.

Responsibility: We will be looking for the sixth grade students to become more responsible in daily activities. This will include completing homework assignments to the best of their ability, handing in homework on time, coming to class prepared, and cleaning up after themselves and their fellow sixth grade team members. Required to meet goal: Avoid three strikes


Monthly Incentives: On the last Friday of every month the students who reach their goals will be recognized and awarded in some way.

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I teach reading and special ed. at NW Middle School. You may also find me in the gym or on the baseball field. I am the Athletic Director and the Summer Recreation Coordinator for North Winneshiek. As you can see, we have SOME fun at North Winn.