Extension Washington County, Wisconsin

When we think of 4-H and the County Fair we think of our wonderful youth showing their exhibits, animals and perhaps animal auctions. The Ziegler Building is full of art, photography, sewing and other displays that have been entered by our youth. We beam with pride that our youth have been engaged in their projects throughout the year and the week of the fair is a celebration of the year-round passion, talent, frustration, and tenacity that our youth put into their exhibits.

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4-H Volunteer Impact at the County Fair When we think of 4-H and the County Fair we think of our wonderful youth showing their exhibits, animals and perhaps animal auctions. The Ziegler Building is full of art, photography, sewing and other displays that have been entered by our youth. We beam with pride that our youth have been engaged i...

Don't leave your masterpiece behind!🎀

Your Washington County Fair exhibits are ready to head home! We know life gets busy after fair, but please stop by this week to pick up your items before they're discarded.

Please bring your green/white envelope with you so we can release your exhibit to you.

📍 Fair Park Office
🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
📱(262) 677-5060

Reminder that Arts Camp registration is open!

4-Hers in grades 6-8 can register for this opportunity to explore a many type of art including:
🍀 Drawing
🍀 Painting
🍀 Theater
🍀 Dance
🍀 Culinary
🍀 Nature arts
🍀 Music

You can join us at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells on October 3-4 to grow creative skills, connect with new friends, and explore sparks! You have until August 15 to register via this link: https://26wi4hartscamp.4honline.com/

To learn more, visit our website: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/arts-camp/

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬
𝘈 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘤𝘵 42.

Wisconsin schools are preparing to implement new student cell phone policies under Wisconsin Act 42 for the 2026-27 school year. In response, UW-Madison Division of Extension is offering the 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨, a three-part series for school leaders, educators, and families.

Each session is designed for a different audience and will offer practical tools and evidence-based guidance for supporting students as schools put new phone policies into practice.

From Policy to Practice: Wisconsin School Phone Bans Helping Students Adjust to New School Phone Policies A practical webinar series for school leaders, educators, and families navigating changes under Wisconsin Act 42. Wisconsin schools are preparing to implement new student cell phone policies under Wisconsin Act 42 for the 2026-27 school year. In r...

The August Cloverline 4-H Newsletter is now posted and includes important enrollment information, upcoming deadlines, leadership opportunities, fall events, and a look ahead to the 2026-27 4-H year. Take a few minutes to read through this month's updates and mark your calendar for key dates. https://washington.extension.wisc.edu/cloverline-august-2026/

🗓️ Mark your calendars! Citizenship Washington Focus @ Ignite will be taking place from March 15-21, 2027.

🏛️ CWF is a dedicated track at Ignite-the premier experience for teens to discover their sparks to explore and experience civic engagement, citizenship, and gain leadership skills. This is a week-long experience in the Nation’s Capitol where you can tour National museums, visit the Mall, and experience Federal government in action!

🌟 Highlights Include:
- State’s Night-Out Cultural Event
- Smithsonian Museum
- Meet with Wisconsin Elected Officials
- Capitol Hill and National Mall Tour
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Discuss issues prominent to youth and local communities

✍️ Registration will be open August 1-27, 2026!
🍀 Explore more at go.wisc.edu/CWF.

AnnMarie DiGangi and her son Dominic joined WTKM live at the Washington County Fair. Dominic is a member of the 4-H Cloverbud club and will be an official 4-H member this year as he enters the 3rd grade! He is also a member of the Washington County Jr. Holstein group.

Attn: 4-H members in grades 12 and up -- If you’re planning to graduate from 4-H now, Washington County 4-H would love to feature you in our Graduate Spotlight!

Graduating from 4-H? Submit Your Information for Graduate Recognition 2026 We'd love to feature you in our Graduate Spotlight. (posted 7/21/26)