The Johnson Creek School District announces its honor roll for the 1st Quarter of the 2019-20 school year. Honor Roll is 3.00-3.49 and High Honor Roll is 3.5-4.00. Those students with (*) after their name indicates they achieved a 4.00 grade point average for this quarter.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Seniors
Brianna Berger, Benjamin Blanke, Samuel Budig, Megan Christian, Hannah Constable, Lukas David, Reed Garsky, Paytin Guttenberg, Chelsea Hernandez, Nicholas Hoffmann, Kaylee Jablonski*, Brianna Klausch, Tyler Naatz*, Mateah Roehl*, Viviana Segura, Justin Swanson*, Ethan Walechka*, Simon Wenzel, Zachary Yuker
Juniors
Lindsey Beech, Jack Dotzler, Natalie Grenz, Dylan Gruss, Bow Hartwig, Nevaeh Hehr, Isabella Herman, Julia Nuno, Wyatt Owen, Rianne Remsik, Jayden Solberg, Kaiyli Thompson, Samuel Toebe, Braden Walling, Abigail Windl, Anna Yezzi
Sophomores
Levi Berres, Hannah Budig, Samuel Buetow, Isabelle Doherty, Isaac Hartz, Melanie Hernandez, Alyssa Kunath, Alyssa Kwarciany*, Sara Neary, Adriell Patterson, Josue Peralta, Chantel Reiser, Denalyn Siewert, Alexis Swanson, Dylan Thomas, Ashlee Walk, Russell Wieczorek, Whitney Wright
Anne Fuentes, Alex Garza, Bailey Gosh, Ralph Hombsch, Brooke Joseph, Mackenzie Kletsch, Alyvia Mundt, Emily Tolsma, David Vallo, Leo Wittig, Isaiah Wollet
Juniors
Damon Anderson-Mahan, Maiya Benner, Dalton Bredlow, Allison Erdmann, Maryanna Hintz, Clara Kossmann, Julia Mielke, Howard Olszewski, Yesenia Orona Amaya, Emma Reichert, Shirley Reyes, Leonel Sabala, Alejandro Saldana
Evan Alexander, Elizabeth Arnold, Caleb Bigsby, Daniel Borkowski, Michael Caminata, Matthew Gruss, Landen Heuter, Mark Kienast, Hannah Koch, Yoselin Marin Dominguez, Aleyda Orona Valdez, Trinity Vallo, Josey Whitehouse, Gavin Windl
DAR Good Citizen
Congratulations to Justin Swanson who represents Johnson Creek High School this school year as the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen. The DAR Good Citizen program and scholarship contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship; including dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Through academics, athletics, and community service; Justin is a leader who inspires others to do well. From prom king to class president to youth football coach; Justin has touched the lives of many. He will be missed next school year as he attends college for a degree in electrical engineering.
Cross Country at Sectionals
Division 3 sectionals were held Saturday at UW-Whitewater. Our girls' team ran a tremendous race finishing 9th overall. Scoring as individuals, our boys ran hard and well to wrap up their season.
Senior Hannah Constable ran an excellent race, finishing 2nd overall and qualifying for state as an individual. The State Cross Country Meet will be held Saturday, November 2nd in Wisconsin Rapids. This is Hannah's third appearance there, last year she finished 10th.
Another special congratulations to our other two seniors, Mateah Rohl and Kaylee Jablonski.
Third Grade Visits Discovery World
Third grade students from Johnson Creek Elementary School had the opportunity to visit Discovery World in Milwaukee, WI on Friday, October 18, 2019. Students participated in a workshop titled Bubble Science in which they learned about how to make the best bubble and the chemistry and physics behind them. They also watched the video Weird Nature: Devious Defenses where they learned about how animals protect themselves from their predators both on land and in water. Students also explored many other amazing exhibits! It was truly a great day for all!
This trip was granted to third grade through the Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant.
10/17 Students of the Week
Skyward will be down 3pm today
Families: We just wanted to let you know that we will be doing an update to Skyward at 3pm today. You will not be able to access Family Access while the update takes place. It is expected to be down for at least two hours.
Equestrian Places 3rd
This past weekend, the Johnson Creek Equestrian Team placed 3rd at the district show. This resulted in an invite to the state show on October 26 & 27 in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center. Congratulations to Mikaela Brown and Madline Toebe, coached by Lauren Ansay!
Students Interview Diesel Mechanic
Sawyer Grunewald and Mason Riegel are collaborating on a science project, exploring the science behind a diesel engine. Recently, they had an opportunity to interview Bryce Reichert from Meier Truck Service to learn more about diesel engines.
9/30 Students of the Week
AP Students Visit UW Madison
AP Literature students attended UW-Madison for a workshop presented by the University's Writing Center. These Johnson Creek Students will once again run our own writing center in the Flex Learning Center. The Johnson Creek Writing Center is open to all MS/HS students that are seeking help writing papers, giving presentations, and group projects.
9/16 Students of the Week
Welcome Ms. Dunton
Welcome, Ms. Morgan Dunton, our new Kindergarten teacher!
Ms. Dunton recently graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Elementary Education. She grew up in Oconomowoc and has returned back home to begin her teaching career. Her favorite things are traveling, decorating, coffee, and animals. In her free time, Ms. Dunton likes to spend time outside, go rollerblading, shopping, and enjoying time with friends, family, and her two dogs, Macy and Murphy.
Ms. Dunton couldn’t be more excited to join the Johnson Creek family!
Welcome, MS. Dunton!
Meet Cindie Venem
Meet Cindie Venem, our new addition to the Middle School Math team. She grew up in Memphis, TN and graduated from Memphis State University. After teaching a year there, she moved to Texas, then California (both Southern and Northern), then Washington, then Japan, and landed in Wisconsin. She had a really neat opportunity a few years ago to teach in Kuwait for 3 years. Kuwait is okay, but the traveling was the best part! She was able to check off some things on her bucket list - visit Iceland and touch a glacier, ride a camel into the Sahara Desert and camp overnight, and hike to Petra, just to name a few. But one of her proudest moments happened this past Memorial Day when her oldest daughter, Jordan, got married and she and her youngest daughter, Jenna, got to walk her down the aisle!
During her free time, she loves to hike and kayak so that she can observe the wonders that nature has to offer!
Welcome, Ms. Venem!
Meet Ms. Jessica Barczak
Meet Ms. Jessica Barczak
Ms. Barczak is the new special educator at the Johnson Creek Middle School, working closely with 7th and 8th grade. She recently graduated from UW-Madison and is excited to start off her first year as an educator in the Johnson Creek School District! She is a big Brewer and Packer fan and in her spare time is an avid runner, and enjoys traveling. Most recently, during the summer Ms. Barczak visited Ghana for three weeks to complete a global health mission trip.
Welcome, Ms. Barczak!
Welcome Ms. Meghan Woodson
Meet Ms. Meghan Woodson.
Ms. Woodson will be joining the Kindergarten team as a literacy teacher. This will be her second year teaching. Last year she taught kindergarten in Rochester, MN while working towards her masters.
Ms. Woodson graduated from Winona State University with a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood and a reading instruction minor in December 2017, and with her Master in Education from Winona State University in June 2019. She grew up in Hartland and just moved back with her high school sweetheart, Curry, and two cats, Bucky and Holly, to be closer to family.
In her spare time, Ms. Woodson likes to read suspenseful novels, spend time outside, enjoy time with friends, family, and her beautiful new niece, Emersyn, and cheer on the Brewers and Packers! She's very excited to be a part of the Johnson Creek family!
Welcome, Ms. Woodson!
Meet Ms. Kayla Maller
Meet Ms. Kayla Maller.
Ms. Maller graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a Bachelors of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education with a minor in Business Administration in 2017. Previously, Ms. Maller taught at Deforest Area Middle School and this will be her 2nd year teaching. She is excited to start the school year and become a member of the Johnson Creek Family!
In her spare time, Ms. Maller enjoys crafts, hikes, exploring new places, taking pictures with her camera, and hanging out with family and friends!
Welcome Ms. Maller!
Meet Ms. Raven Wilson
Meet Raven Wilson, the new Middle School Math Teacher.
Ms. Wilson graduated in 2017 from UW Oshkosh with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Mathematics license. This will be Ms. Wilson's 3rd year teaching. She previously taught 2nd grade in Redgranite, WI. Ms. Wilson recently moved to the area with her boyfriend and their sweet cat, Sierra.
In her spare time, Ms Wilson enjoys reading, crafting for her friends and family, and yoga. She is also a huge Harry Potter fan! Ms. Wilson is so excited to join the Johnson Creek family this year.
Welcome, Ms. Wilson!
Meet Mrs. Short
Meet Mrs. Ashley Short, the new 2nd grade teacher with a math focus.
Mrs. Short recently graduated from UW-Whitewater with an elementary education major and a minor in elementary mathematics. She is extremely happy to begin her teaching career at Johnson Creek and stay part of the community after student teaching at JC Elementary last spring!
Mrs. Short and her husband love animals (especially dogs) and have two rescue dogs of their own. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dogs, spending time outside, reading a good book, and watching the Packers. Above all, she loves traveling with her husband and exploring National Parks!
Welcome, Mrs. Short!
Meet Mrs. Stephanie Bentheimer
Meet Mrs. Stephanie Bentheimer.
Mrs. Bentheimer is the new Crossroads lead teacher. Crossroads, or CAP2, is the alternative education program that works with students from Johnson Creek and Lake Mills. This is Mrs. Bentheimer's 13th year as an educator, and all of her experience is in alternative education; assisting students at-risk of not graduating from high school.
Mrs. Bentheimer received her bachelor's degree from Edgewood College and is licensed to teach history and social studies. However, her passion has always been with alternative education.
Prior to joining Johnson Creek, Mrs. Bentheimer taught for 8 years at an alternative high school in West Allis, coordinated transition services for students with special needs in Jefferson and Dane County, piloted a Youth Apprenticeship program in Madison Wisconsin, and lead the GED program in Watertown. She is also in the middle of graduate work for school counseling with Concordia University.
Mrs. Bentheimer's areas of expertise include: Trauma informed education, African- Centered Pedagogy, Project Based Learning, Career Counseling, and Personalized Learning.
Mrs. Bentheimer lives with her husband Tim and her 11 year old son Zachary; as well as their dog named Marley. In her spare time she likes to swim, exercise, practice yoga, play the piano, read, and spend time with her family.
Welcome, Mrs. Bentheimer!
Meet Mr. Castillo
Meet Mr. Julio Castillo. He is the new ELL Teacher for the District.
Mr. Castillo graduated from UW-Whitewater in 2012 with degrees is in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language (ESL). He has been teaching for 7 years, including having taught ELL in Delavan for 2 years. For the last 5 years, Mr. Castillo taught ELL, 5th, and 2nd grade in Verona. He has 2 children, Taylor and Raymond. He and his wife Jennie have been married for 10 years. Mr. Castillo loves outdoor music and spending time with his 3 dogs.
Welcome, Mr. Castillo!
Meet Mrs. Nelson
Welcome Mrs. Lindsey Nelson, our new literacy-focused Kindergarten teacher to Johnson Creek.
Mrs. Nelson is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She earned her degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish and is pumped to begin her career at Johnson Creek Elementary School! Mrs. Nelson married her high school sweet-heart this past summer and adopted a spunky cat named Molly. Mrs. Nelson loves anything that gets her outside or exploring. Her ideal day would be to hike to a beautiful spot and spend the day reading, relaxing, and picnicking.
Meet Ms. Calvagna
Johnson Creek Elementary is excited to welcome Ms. Rebecca Calvagna this school year!
Ms. Calvagna will be teaching 1st grade this year. She graduated from UW-Whitewater in 2016 and this will be her 4th year teaching. Previously, she taught 5th grade and then 2nd grade in Janesville. Ms. Calvagna just moved to the area with her adorable dog, Franky Sinatra. In her spare time, she enjoys going to Brewers games!
Welcome, Ms. Calvagna!
PremiereBank Donates $5,000
PremierBank has donated $5,000 to the Johnson Creek One Team One Dream Fundraiser for the athletic Fields, for the “PremierBank Pkwy” street sign. The driveway in front of the Johnson Creek Middle School/High School has been named PremierBank Parkway in honor of their generous donation.
PremierBank has also contributed $1,000 as a “Table Sponsor” for our November 9, 2019 OTOD GALA Fundraiser. Several other local businesses have also generously supported the GALA.
The Johnson Creek School District appreciates the continued support of our local businesses.
Information about GALA or contributing to the campaign can be found at
http://www.jconeteamonedream.com/
Pictured Left to Right: Pictured (left to right): Tom Merfeld, VP/loan officer; Russ Turk, President & CEO; Dr. Garvey, Superintendent; Rick Wrensch, School Board President; Rochelle Mitchell, VP/Director of Public Relations
Middle School Announcements
Monday, December 2
3:00-4:30pm - 7th & 8th Art Club session in the Art Room CANCELLED
Friday, December 6
During 7th and 8th grade lunch there will be an informational meeting regarding 7th and 8th grade girls basketball. Please grab your lunch and meet in Ms. Hanson's room.
Thursday, December 12
7:00pm - MS Band/Choir Concert
Monday, December 16
3:00-4:30pm - 7th & 8th Art Club session in the Art Room. You may chose Open Studio (create what you want) or Holiday Gift making (wool felted soap bars).
Friday, December 20
Last day of school before Winter Break
WINTER BREAK
No school Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1
Thursday, January 2
School is back in session
Friday, January 24
No School for students in EC - Grade 8
Monday, January 27
Second semester begins
High School Announcements
Buy your JCHS yearbook now!
Yearbook pricing:
$50 until November 1
$55 November 2 until January 1
$60 after January 1
To order online go to www.yearbookforever.com, then search for Johnson Creek High School (name stamping can only be purchased online) or drop check made out to Johnson Creek High School to the office. Please direct questions to yearbook advisor Marcus Novak at novakm@johnsoncreekschools.org
Monday, December 2
3:00-4:30pm - 7th & 8th Art Club session in the Art Room CANCELLED
Thursday, December 5
HOMEROOM schedule for today:
Culture Club meeting in Miss Hill's room
Student Council meeting in Mr. Ramseier's room
FBLA meeting in the Flex Learning Center
Thursday, December 12
HOMEROOM schedule for today:
FBLA meeting in the Flex Learning Center
Informational meeting for Math Club in Mr. Zbichorski's room
Monday, December 16
3:00-4:30pm - 7th & 8th Art Club session in the Art Room. You may chose Open Studio (create what you want) or Holiday Gift making (wool felted soap bars).
Tuesday, December 17
7:00pm - HS Band/Choir Concert
Thursday, December 19
HOMEROOM schedule for today:
Digital portfolio work time
Friday, December 20
Last day of school before Winter Break
WINTER BREAK
No school Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1
