Peter Lindblad

1 week ago | hngnews.com | Peter Lindblad

Students from Monona Grove and McFarland received awards that were presented during the Wed., April 2, SkillsUSA Wisconsin State Leadership and Skills Conference closing ceremonies held at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Madison. The 52nd annual event featured more than 1,750 middle, high school, and college/post-secondary students participating in over 75 skilled and technical trades competitions. kAmv@=5 H:??6CD H:== 4@>A6E6 :? E96 a_ad }2E:@?2= $<:==D&$p r92>A:@?D9:AD[ yF?6 ab\af :?

1 week ago | hngnews.com | Peter Lindblad

A new districtwide approach to technology in the Sun Prairie Area School District is fostering balance, focus and well-being for students. Two expectations are guiding the initiative: Condition Analog and Condition Digital — terms that are helping students determine when and how to use their school-issued devices during the school day. kAmkDEC@?8mw6=A:?8 DEF56?ED F?56CDE2?5 E96 >@>6?Ek^DEC@?8mk^AmkAmr@?5:E:@?

1 week ago | hngnews.com | Peter Lindblad

The McFarland School District is undertaking a meaningful initiative to honor the sacred history and enduring presence of the Ho-Chunk Nation in the Four Lakes Region, known as T eejop (pronounced day-JOPE). On May 3, 2023, the Village of McFarland Board of Trustees, in collaboration with the McFarland School Board, formally adopted a Land Acknowledgement recognizing that the community and its schools are located on the ancestral lands of the Ho-Chunk people.

2 weeks ago | hngnews.com | Peter Lindblad

At its regular meeting on April 7, 2025, the McFarland School Board voted to officially rename Conrad Elvehjem Primary School. This action follows a recommendation made during the March 17 Board meeting and is the result of a comprehensive review process conducted by the Citizens Advisory Facilities Naming Committee. The committee, composed primarily of community members, engaged in extensive historical research and thoughtful dialogue before presenting their recommendation. kAm%96 564:D:@?

2 weeks ago | hngnews.com | Peter Lindblad

The Monona Grove School District has been selected to receive the Focus On Energy’s 2025 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award, which recognizes the district’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. This award highlights organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to reducing energy consumption and implementing innovative efficiency measures. kAm(:D4@?D:?’D 6?6C8J 677:4:6?4J 2?5 C6?6H23=6 C6D@FC46 AC@8C2>[ u@4FD ~? t?6C8J 2??F2==J 9@?@CD @C82?:K2E:@?D 7@C 6?6C8J 4@?D6CG2E:@?