Baraboo School District

This week, the District welcomed our new certified staff to Camp Thunderbird, our annual new staff training.

Camp Thunderbird covers a range of topics designed to help our newest staff members get familiar with the School District of Baraboo, learn about our programs and expectations, and prepare for the year ahead. With students returning soon, our new staff are ready to hit the ground running and begin making a difference in the lives of our students.

Welcome to the School District of Baraboo!

Back-to-School Immunization Clinic!

Sauk County is hosting a back-to-school immunization clinic tomorrow, Thursday, August 20, from 3:00–6:00 p.m.

Families can use this opportunity to make sure their students are up to date on recommended vaccinations before the new school year begins.

Please note: This is a Sauk County event and is not sponsored or hosted by the School District of Baraboo. For questions about the clinic, please contact Sauk County Public Health.

Congratulations to Dawn Leaver on her induction into the Baraboo High School Athletic Hall of Fame!

One of the most accomplished coaches in Baraboo High School history, Leaver dedicated decades to leading the Thunderbirds' track and cross country programs. During her career, she guided two individual state champions and coached numerous conference championship teams, leaving a lasting impact on generations of student-athletes.

Already a member of the UW-Stevens Point Hall of Fame, Dawn's commitment to excellence, leadership, and student success has earned her a well-deserved place among Baraboo's greatest athletic figures.

Join us as we celebrate Dawn Leaver and the entire 2026 Hall of Fame class on Saturday, September 26, at the Baraboo Country Club.

Reception & Light Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Induction Ceremony: 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $20 in advance and are available here:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260713063927070a9de6e807e4944/checkout

Tickets will also be available at the door.

Congratulations, Dawn Leaver, on this well-deserved honor!

Join us Friday, August 21, as your Baraboo Thunderbirds kick off the 2026-27 football season against the Sauk Prairie Eagles! Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.

A reminder that we are cashless for admission. Tickets can be purchased online in advance.

https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260211044611763d031beaff5f844/checkout

Before the game, come out to the Baraboo High School Student Council Football Tailgate from 4:00–7:00 p.m. There will be plenty to do:

3rd Street Nutrition will be serving up some sweet drinks.
The Recreation Department will have games including Spikeball and GIANT Jenga.
Student Council students will be hosting face painting and poster-making stations to help cheer on our Thunderbirds!

Let's pack the stands and get the season started! Go Thunderbirds!

On this episode of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with new West Principal and 4K Administrator, Ms. Stacie Wagner.

Stacie talks about her journey to Baraboo, her new role in the School District of Baraboo, and what she is looking forward to this school year. She also gives us a look at what a typical day in our 4K program looks like and what families can expect as we head into the new school year.

Make sure to check it out!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/58SrHTMAhN3zJlkGOMBwDw?si=FLwCTNBVRVuoAFS0xp-AAg

Last week, we hosted High School and Middle School Band Camp, and what an amazing week it was!

The week wrapped up with a high school preview performance of both the pregame and halftime shows. The students have put in a tremendous amount of work, and it was great to see that hard work come together.

We can’t wait to see the pregame show this week at our first home football game against Sauk Prairie.

This week at the School Board meeting, we had the opportunity to honor more of our retirees. As our staff prepares to return to our buildings, it is important to recognize that we will be doing so without some of our longest-tenured staff members.

One of those is Ms. Donna Ramsey, whose light has been a part of East Elementary and Kid Stop for the past 46 years. Her impact is difficult to put into words for those who don’t know her, but for those who do, words will never do it justice.

Our District and our community are incredibly thankful for Donna’s dedication, care, and countless contributions over the past four decades. She leaves behind a lasting impact on generations of students, families, and staff.

Thank you, Donna, for 46 incredible years. We wish you all the best in retirement!

This week, we wrap up our celebration of the School District of Baraboo's annual staff recognition awards by honoring our Who's Got It Better recipients.

The Who's Got It Better Award recognizes staff members who embody what it means to be a Thunderbird. Nominated by their peers, these individuals show up every day with a positive attitude, a relentless commitment to excellence, and a belief that nobody has it better than we do. Their enthusiasm, dedication, and school pride are contagious, making our schools places where students and staff want to be.

Congratulations to this year's Who's Got It Better recipients! Thank you for your passion and for helping make the School District of Baraboo an exceptional place to learn, work, and grow.

Congratulations to Bradbury "Brad" Robinson on his induction into the Baraboo High School Athletic Hall of Fame!

A graduate of the Class of 1929, Robinson excelled in athletics at Baraboo before continuing his remarkable career at the University of Minnesota. He earned All-Big Ten honors in football and later served as captain of the Minnesota basketball team during the 1932-33 season.

The son of Bradbury Robinson Jr., who threw the first legal forward pass in college football history, Robinson built an impressive legacy of his own. Alongside fellow Hall of Fame inductee Virgil "Heavy" Licht, he was a teammate, college roommate, and lifelong friend whose achievements became a source of pride for generations of Baraboo sports fans.

Join us as we celebrate Brad Robinson and the entire 2026 Hall of Fame class on Saturday, September 26, at the Baraboo Country Club.

Reception & Light Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Induction Ceremony: 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $20 in advance and are available here:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260713063927070a9de6e807e4944/checkout

Tickets will also be available at the door.

Congratulations, Brad Robinson, on this well-deserved recognition!

We will be hosting our JYMS Fall Sports Parent Meeting on Monday, August 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the JYMS Main Gymnasium.

Athletes and their families will review expectations for the upcoming season, complete registration, and meet with coaches. District personnel will also be available to assist families with the Bound registration process.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Registration Assistance:

For assistance with the Bound registration process, please contact Taylor Magee at [email protected].

Parochial school and homeschooled students will need a student account created in Infinite Campus before registering on Bound. For assistance with Infinite Campus, please contact Baraboo School District Registrar Andrea Romero at [email protected].