THE 1FORT REPORT

On November 3, voters in the School District of Fort Atkinson will be asked to consider a $7.1 million recurring operational referendum. But before we get very far, there's an important piece of context that can easily...

<p>Communities do not grow accidentally. Strong schools, housing opportunities, business growth, infrastructure, and quality of life are all connected. And much of that work happens quietly over years through planning...

<p>Today, we have the opportunity to hear directly from four members of the Fort Atkinson High School Class of 2026 representing different experiences, perspectives, interests, and future paths as they reflect on their...

<p>Joining me is Amanda Moehling, our Director of Buildings and Grounds. Amanda leads the work across all of our facilities… six+ school buildings, our grounds, and all of the systems and teams that keep everything...

<p>Here in 1Fort, our archery program has grown into something truly special. What started as an opportunity has evolved into a pathway for students across our elementary, middle, and high schools to find their place...

<p>In our middle school, seventh grade students have been preparing for the third annual Civil War Showcase at the Hoard Museum... an experience where they’re not just learning about history, they’re researching it...

<p>Today we’re joined by three members of our K-12 art department, Angie Szabo, Tess Seichter, and Elizabeth Bochat, to talk about what art education looks like across 1Fort, the experiences students have as they grow...

<p>For generations, the Hoard Museum has helped tell the story of our community- preserving our history, sharing local stories, and creating opportunities for students to engage with the past in ways that are...

<p>Joining me in just a few minutes are two of the leaders behind that work: DJ Scullin, our Director of Technology, and Joel Kaiser, a key member of our technology team. Together, they’ve built systems, processes, and...

<p>I’m joined by three guests who each bring an important perspective to that story: our current show choir director Kiah Snow, her predecessor Craig Engstrom, who helped build the program from its earliest days, and...

<p>I’m joined by Drew Evans - a Fort Atkinson High School graduate who has gone on to compete at the very highest level of college athletics as a member of Indiana University’s football program, culminating in a...

<p>Joining me today is Paige Richards from Build Capacity Consulting. Paige has worked closely with Fort Atkinson as a Cognitive Coaching trainer and mentor, supported our administrative and teacher-leader teams, and...

<p>Today, I’m really pleased to welcome Minetta Lippert, the Director of the Dwight Foster Public Library. The library has been a long-standing and valued partner to our school district, and Minetta’s leadership...

<p>Joining me today is Megan Hartwick, Executive Director of the Fort Atkinson Community Foundation. </p><p>Under Megan’s leadership, the Foundation continues to be thoughtful, responsive, and deeply connected to the...

<p>As we head into today’s episode, we’re taking a closer look at something that sits at the heart of our work in 1Fort: being a results-driven, student-centered, and data-informed district. I’m joined by three leaders...