On Monday, May 12, US History II students at Mishicot had a powerful and memorable experience as part of their unit on the Vietnam War. They had the opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from Vietnam Veterans John Jacobs, Wayne Huske, Terry Johnson, and Harold Olson.
Students engaged with the Veterans by asking thoughtful questions, examining primary source materials, and gaining a deeper understanding of the war through personal stories. It was a unique, firsthand historical experience that brought the curriculum to life.
This opportunity was truly impactful—both for the students and the Veterans. Learning directly from those who served is not only educational but deeply meaningful.
Thank-you to all the Veterans for your service and for generously sharing your experiences with us.
The 2025 Solar Olympics were held at UW-Oshkosh this year with 14 schools from Northeast Wisconsin attending. Mishicot participated in 6 categories showcasing a wide range of knowledge and talent in the realm of energy and environmental science. The team of Cheyenne R, Rachel R, Katie H, and Kasey B built a very impressive solar cooker that is capable of cooking a hot dog to 120°F. Ben B, Ben B and Donovan A worked for months constructing a solar race car with a gear ratio that perfectly balanced torque and speed and took 2nd place by only 0.1 second. They also took second place in the car design interview. Vanessa P designed a solar-themed T-shirt that was selected 1st place as the student choice, and 3rd by the judges. Ben B also wrote an essay on nuclear power that earned him a 2nd place. Finally, our Jeopardy team of Eva B and Tessa K took 2nd place on the qualifying test demonstrating a strong knowledge of all things energy related.
Thank you to The Local 139 Operators Engineers for having us at their facility. Students were able to learn about careers in the equipment operating industry. Students listened to a panel of employers, learned about the apprenticeship program, operated equipment simulators, and operated mini excavators.
This week, our future Youth Apprenticeship students had the exciting opportunity to take part in a regional Hiring Event hosted right here at Mishicot High School. Employers from across the area came together to meet with students from Reedsville, Valders, and Mishicot to discuss job openings for the upcoming year.
Students had the chance to explore a variety of career paths, share their résumés, and engage in meaningful conversations that could lead to future employment.
A big thank you to our NEWYA Coordinator, Jamie Brantmeier, and our partners at CESA 7 for helping make this valuable event a success!
Mishicot's CTE Newsletter for Quarter 3 2024-2025: https://5il.co/3bw2p
Campuses will be closed March 17th-21st for Spring Break next week. Classes resume March 24th.
Mark your calendar! February 21st is an Early Release day for students, and an Inservice day for our teachers. Today is also our last day of Parent-Teacher conferences.
We invite you to Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow, February 18th and again on 20th.
Save the date! Parent-Teacher Conferences are February 18th & 20th.
This is a reminder about our community Blood Drive hosted at Mishicot High School (660 Washington Street) on Wednesday, January 29 from 8:00AM - 11AM. To schedule your donation, please call (800) 280-4102. You may also visit communityblood.org/donor. Log in, click "Donate Now" and search for sponsor code N452. In just about an hour, you can help provide lifesaving opportunities for patients in need!
CESA 7 NEWYA and the Mishicot School District are incredibly proud of our Youth Apprenticeship students who represented their career fields with excellence at the Career Fair hosted at Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland last week.
During this event, sponsored by the Manitowoc Chamber, our outstanding students shared their workplace experiences and highlighted how the Youth Apprenticeship program is helping them achieve their career goals.
Thank you to the Manitowoc Chamber for providing this valuable opportunity, and to our students for showcasing the power of hard work and dedication!
Big shoutout and congrats to the Mishicot choir students who participated in the 2025 Big East Honors Choir concert this month! These students spent 2 days rehearsing for this event (with some down time to play the ruthless game of Uno). Let's hear it for our wonderful performers!
Congratulations to the Mishicot High School Honor Roll students from Term 4! https://5il.co/2sjmt
The career and technical education (CTE) teachers at Mishicot School District have put together this term four newsletter to share the celebrations happening in CTE in our schools. Thank you for being a partner, supporter, advocate, or friend to CTE in the past! We look forward to partnering with you in the future.
Thank you for supporting Mishicot CTE throughout our school year!
Alicia Kinjerski plans for career in echocardiography
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with during high school? I have been involved in Future Business Leaders of America; Power of Positive Students mentor; Health Occupations Students of America; National Honor Society; Youth Apprenticeship; Junior Leadership Manitowoc County; Start College Now Program; JV basketball; JV volleyball; and varsity softball.
What is one academic accomplishment about which you feel particularly good? I am proud to be treasurer and secretary of my senior class. My role consists of creating approachable and trustworthy bonds with my classmates regarding class decisions and activities.
Which class or extracurricular activity influenced your decision regarding the career you plan to pursue? My youth apprenticeship at Forefront Dermatology as a medical assistant has established my passion for working in a medical setting and with patients daily. My career choice in echocardiography was influenced by General Anatomy and Physiology and Introduction to Health Occupations courses at Mishicot High School. During these courses, I was able to research the echocardiography program and what the career of a cardiac sonographer entails.
What advice do you have for those just starting their high school career? For those just starting their high school career, I recommend joining extracurricular activities to solidify relationships with other students. However, do not be afraid to discontinue those you don’t enjoy as much later in your high school career because they are not worth burning yourself out over.
What are your plans after high school? After high school, I am attending Northeast Wisconsin Technical College majoring in echocardiography.
What would you like to be doing 10 years from now? I hope 10 years from now I am enjoying and continuing my career in echocardiography. By this time, I hope to be certified in pediatric echo, or at least have considered working with children to leave a positive impact on their and their families’ lives.
Teacher recommendation: “Alicia Kinjerski embodies a stellar student with her academic achievements and exemplary character. Her outstanding leadership abilities shine through as a distinguished member of both the National Honor Society and as the secretary/treasurer of the senior class. Beyond her academic achievements, Alicia actively participates in softball and engages in the Youth Apprenticeship program at Forefront Dermatology. Her remarkable qualities, including a positive attitude, integrity and exceptional work ethic make Alicia a true role model for her peers and community.” — Dawn Shimek, social studies teacher and softball coach
Stellar Students: Aaron Wavrunek plans to help his family run their dairy farm
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with during high school? I have been an active member of FFA restoring antique tractors and competing in several competitions as well as being treasurer of our FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) chapter.
What is one academic accomplishment about which you feel particularly good? I am proud of the college credits I have earned in agriculture, business, English and technical education.
What would you like to be doing 10 years from now? Ten years from now I would like to be helping my family run the dairy farm and be getting ready to start my own family. I would also like to still have time for my friends and my hobbies like working on classic cars and tractors.
Teacher recommendation: “I have had the pleasure of teaching business classes to Aaron in high school. He is academically strong, an active participant in class discussions and was the treasurer of Mishicot’s FBLA chapter for the past two years. Aaron is very well liked and respected by community members, his peers and teachers. He truly has a keen understanding of agriculture. He is a hardworking individual and very passionate about his future in Agribusiness Science and Technology.” — Anne Juza, business and Information Technology education, FBLA adviser
Which class or extracurricular activity influenced your decision regarding the career you plan to pursue? My involvement in FFA has helped push me to pursue a career in agriculture. Taking classes in other career areas also helped me discover what I do not want to do after high school.
What advice do you have for those just starting their high school career? Get involved in something you’re interested in, even if none of your friends are doing it. You never know what new friends you will make or what you can accomplish unless you try.
What are your plans after high school? After high school, I’m going to get my associate’s degree in Agribusiness Science and Technology from Fox Valley Technical College. I plan to use this degree to help me either take over our 100-cow family dairy farm or pursue a related career in agriculture.
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