West Elementary Hero Essays

West Elementary Hero Essays

Students in grades 3 & 5 were assigned to write about their hero. The essays in this episode were chosen to be read aloud on the podcast.

S3 E5 with Principal Lorraine Duitsman from the High School

Principal Duitsman joins the show to talk about the good things going on in the High School, including the opening of the Pathways Center and some good student leadership examples. Shout outs include teacher, Kyle Gerdes and students, Emersyn Howard, Isabella Duncan, and those who have committed to military service after high school.

S3 E4 with Kara Huisman Principal at West Elementary

Principal Huisman joins the show to discuss the science camp and give some shoutouts to SFA Marissa Briley, the Mills Co. ISU Ext. office, Math Counts students.

S3 E2 with AD Jeff Bissen

(This is a repost of an episode that had some technical issues) Activities Director Jeff Bissen does a review of Fall activities. But we also dive into the bigger topics of conference realignment and the general landscape of HS Activities. Lots of student, staff, and volunteer shout-outs on this episode too.

S3 E3 with Ashley Salazar Principal at Northeast Elementary

Principal Salazar joins the show to talk about good things going on at NE during the first quarter, including the first ever Trunk or Treat night. With this, there are LOTS of shout-outs on this episode. Maybe one of the shout-outs goes to you?? Listen and find out.