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Five CESA 12 school districts, fielding 10 teams, participated in the Battle of the Books competition on Tuesday, May 13 at Northwood Tech in Ashland. The participating districts were Drummond (2 teams), Hayward (3 teams), Mellen, South Shore (2 teams) and Washburn (3 teams).
The Battle of the Books is a student competition open to all districts in CESA 12. At the beginning of each school year, the districts that elected to participate in the competition select students from grades 4-8 to read 20 books during the school year, preparing for the Battle of the Books competition held in May each year. The Battle of the Books is a trivia format event with the top three teams being recognized.
Our winner for this year's competition is Hayward (Team 1) As a result of a tie score for the second and third place finishers, an additional tiebreaker round determined Hayward (Team 2) as the second place finisher, and Washburn (team 1) finishing third.
Congratulations Hayward (Team 1), Hayward (Team 2) and Washburn (Team 1). And thank you to all the districts and students that participated in this school-year long event.
Winner - photo #1 - Hayward Team 1 - Natalie Valdez Gorney, Greta Jacobson, Parker Lawrence, Ava Mittlesdorf-Alternate.
2nd Place - photo #2 - Hayward Team 2 - Palin Bearheart, Ryerson Poquette, Nick Stuhr, Maggie Laird-Alternate.
3rd Place - photo #3 - Washburn Team 1 - Owen Lind, Iris Rettke, Leila Tetzner.
Early Learning Technical Assistance & Implementation Event happening on June 19th and 20th in Green Bay WI.
Register by June 8th if interested!
A big thank you to Bottom Line News & Views for celebrating Ashland’s Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program in their April 2025 issue featuring Nancy Larson and Heather Pritzl.
It’s wonderful to see our students and local businesses recognized for their collaborative efforts in building a stronger future.
Have you read the article yet? Check it out on page 29 of the April edition: bottomlinenewsandviews.com Link to full article here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5626fbf6e4b0375ec380b865/t/67ffc1fb82ba5d2c53fd1d7f/1744814606551/BLN+April+2025+21-40.pdf
Let’s celebrate the achievements of our youth and the incredible community that supports them!
Share your thoughts or experiences with the program in the comments below!
#AshlandYA #YouthApprenticeship #CommunitySuccess #BottomLineNews
Huge congratulations to Cathy Smith, Bayfield High School’s Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator, Business & Foreign Language teacher, on being selected as a recipient of the prestigious Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Award!
(Pictured with Fire Protection Youth Apprentice Jack Nelson)
Thank you, Cathy, for your unwavering commitment to the Youth Apprenticeship program and for guiding students as they explore career pathways and gain real-world experience. Your leadership is helping students build skills, confidence, and strong connections in their local communities.
As JoAnne Anton, President & CEO of Herb Kohl Philanthropies, shared:
“Part of Herb Kohl’s lasting legacy is his unwavering support for the profession that makes all others possible—education... By recognizing their hard work, achievements, and service, we hope to honor their impact, elevate their contributions within their communities, and inspire future generations to follow in their footsteps.”
Award recipients are chosen by a statewide committee of civic leaders and educational organizations, including DPI, CESA, AWSA, and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation. This recognition honors Cathy’s outstanding dedication to education and student success.
#HerbKohlFoundation #YouthApprenticeship #BayfieldProud #ThankYouEducators #CareerReady #CTE #WisconsinSchools
