During Friday morning’s Denmark Elementary School (DES) end-of-year assembly, along with recognizing Wisconsin School Safety Patroller of the Year, Adalyn Geffers (see Page 1), students and staff took part in a number of fun activities to celebrate the start of another summer vacation.

Last Monday, members of the Denmark American Legion Post 363 and Denmark VFW Post 6705 completed their annual tours of area cemeteries to honor veterans interred there and commemorate Memorial Day 2026.

Students in the Mishicot area will have the opportunity to explore science, technology, and creativity this summer through the nationally recognized Camp Invention program. The hands-on summer day camp will take place at O.H. Schultz School in Mishicot from July 6–10, 2026.

Creativity, problem solving, and entrepreneurship were on full display at Mishicot High School as seniors presented original business concepts during the school’s annual Shark Tank simulation. The event gave students the opportunity to pitch innovative ideas to a panel of “Sharks” made up of school administration and members of the Mishicot School Board.

For the first time in Mishicot School history, the girls’ track and field team took the Sectional Champions title on Friday, May 29, at the Hilbert Sectional Meet. The team is coached by Head Coach Kyle Novack and Assistant Coaches Mackenzie Greenwood, Marissa Gove, Daniel Butler, and Aaron Butler.

Whenever there is talk of the best and/or most influential teachers in the Denmark School District in recent years, one name is part of every conversation. Bill Dennee has spent over two decades at the helm of the Denmark Middle School (DMS) Band shaping young talent and leaving a lasting impact on his students and his coworkers as well as the greater community.

Last Wednesday, the Denmark High School (DHS) Performing Arts Center was host to an evecelebrating student-athletes and their future competing at the next level. That afternoon, eleven of the school’s athletes were recognized for their athletic abilities over the last four years as they signed their intentions to continue their sports in college.

Last Wednesday, the Village of Denmark received some new and unique temporary public art installations celebrating America. That day, Denmark Connects and their Crochet Art Club mounted multiple patriotic displays at a number of public locations throughout town.

Last Tuesday, the Maribel Lions welcomed new and returning officers during the club’s annual Fry-Out at the Maribel Community Center. Newly-elected President Seth Radue was officially sworn in by Wisconsin Lions District 27-B1 Governor-elect Barb Leictfuss and Vice District Governor Scott Scovronski. Radue will assume the helm of the club after this year’s annual Maribel Lions Picnic on June 27 and 28.

Last week, the Denmark Lions made a donation of $2,500 to the Denmark Volunteer Fire Department to support their work in protecting the greater Denmark area. Pictured: Denmark Lions Treasurer Susan Selner presenting the check to Denmark Fire Chief Dave Bielinski. (Photo courtesy of Susan Selner)

Last week, the Friends of Neshota Park joined with some local young people to help remove an invasive plant species and beautify a great local park. On Tuesday and Thursday, groups of volunteers helped pick and bag garlic mustard from Neshota Park in order to allow native wild flowers to grow and flourish. We stopped by Thursday morning to learn more.

For only the second time in school history and the first time in over 20 years, the Mishicot Girls Track and Field team took home the 2026 Big East Conference Championship title last Monday. The girls competed at an outstanding level, with many of the girls trying events they have only ever competed in a couple of times or not at all.

High school students are given the opportunity to apply for many scholarships or additional programs throughout their time at Mishicot High School. Within this opportunity come great rewards, whether that is money or obtaining a head start on their pathway to their future goals. 

On May 17, the Mishicot FFA Chapter gathered to celebrate another successful year during the annual FFA Banquet. The evening was led by advisers Mrs. Propson and Mrs. Koeppel alongside the 2025–2026 officer team. Members, families, and community supporters came together to recognize the accomplishments and hard work of more than 100 FFA members throughout the year.

On Saturday May 16 at Kohler Performing Arts Center, seven Mishicot school teachers accepted the Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education Award. Each one of these teachers goes above and beyond inside and outside of the classroom to make a lasting impact on the district's students.