Today the Homestead class are the proud parents of 8 baby chicks (so far). The students have been learning how to brood chicks for the past few weeks and today is the day. They we so excited to see the chicks and learn how they have developed. They planted tomato and cucumber seeds for their gardens this summer. They also have replanted the aquaponics grower with peas. The interest the students have in learning is amazing. Great job homesteaders.
Looking for coaches for the following positions:
Middle School Football Assistant Coach
Assistant/JV Football Coach
Assistant/JV Volleyball Coach
Please send questions, applications, and letters of interest to Brian Esqueda and Steve Sigmund
Application due by: Friday, May 24th, 2024, or until filled.
Several of our GAC students attended the 2nd Annual Construction Career Day 2024 held at the Blackwell Job Corps campus in Laona on Tuesday, April 30th.
It was an interactive, hands-on day for our students who may be interested in exploring a career in architecture, construction, or related trade industries. Our students had the opportunity to meet and learn from journeypersons, union representatives, and employers to see what on the job training and apprenticeships they have to offer.
The CESA 8 Career and Life Ready Department & NWTC recently partnered to showcase Non-Traditional Occupations (NTO) Event at NWTC Aurora for local High School Sophomores and Juniors. Local businesses brought in: hands-on activities, gave demonstrations, and brought equipment for the students to practice with.
Areas that students learned about were Health Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering, and support services from the Forward Services WIOA Program.
Mrs. Slawinski will be receiving the UW La Crosse 2024 Graduate Student Academic Achievement Award for contributions to education as a scholar & practitioner benefiting both the field of education and simultaneously her students at GAC.
We are so lucky to have her at Goodman-Armstrong Creek!
PTO smelt fry was a great success!
The ASA show is coming up on Monday, April 15th.
Public viewing of the art gallery is from 4 to 6 PM, followed by the awards presentation (parents and families of students who have their work in the show are encouraged to attend!). GAC has 6 students showing their art this year.
Come to Kingsford High School (Middle School Gym) and view students' amazing work from this school year!
UWGB Senior and GAC Alumni, Sophia Wysocki, is awarded first place in the second annual Cofrin School of Business Art Competition. Sophia will graduate from UWGB with a major in both Business Administration and Studio Art in May 2024.
PROM is on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 at the Goodman Clubhouse from 7 pm to 10 pm! This dance is for GAC and Pembine high school students to celebrate the Class of 2025.
Grand March and Crowning starts at 7:15 pm. Parents, family, and friends are invited to watch and take pictures till 8:15 pm. Please enter through the door on Main Street (GAC Elementary School side) for the Clubhouse.
Join the Patriots Softball team for a $7 pancake breakfast tomorrow at the Pembine cafeteria from 8 AM to 11 AM!
Hope to see you there.
The Goodman-Armstrong Creek community blood drive will be held in the G-AC High School Gym on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 12:30-5:30 p.m.
To set up an appointment please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org
Students who are 16 or 17 years old and would like to donate blood may get a parental consent form in the district office.
Spring sports apparel is here. Order today!
Last day to order is Sunday, April 7th, 2024.
Featuring screen-printed shirts, hoodies, and more; also available in youth-sizing!
GOLF: https://patriot-golf-2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
BASEBALL: https://patriots-baseball-2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
SOFTBALL: https://patriots-softball-team-2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
VOLLEYBALL: https://patriots-volleyball-2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Due to the predicted weather forecast, GAC schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. All afterschool activities have also been canceled for tomorrow.
Reminder about the Smelt Fry this Sunday! Noon to 4 pm.
ALL THE SMELT ARE CLEANED AND THE POTATOES ARE PEELED.
See you on Sunday!
Last week we were so excited to welcome Rebecca, our local librarian and author, to Read Across America Week.
If you would like a signed of her children's book, The Mean Hummingbird visit her in the GAC library at the Community Connections Night tomorrow night 5-7pm. 📚
Most of the GAC students competed in Nicolet College competition last week. Nick Niven took third place on the individual Autos competition an d the GAC Autos team took third overall, the Goodman team placed third in the Nursing competition. Evie Prycz placed 15th, and Pietro Ipsa placed 22nd out of 82 total welders. Laynee Dwight recieved a $500 scholarship and Krystal Moddie recieved a $1000 scholarship. Great effort from all the students.
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 G-AC will hold a School-Community Connections Night from 5-7 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend. Community information as well as 4K-12 grade student projects and activities will be available .
A big thank you to Mike Smith for opening his shop to help the Autos students practice for a competition this week. Mike went through diagnosing and interpreting error codes on vehicles using his equipment. Support our local businesses that support our students.
Thank you to Boss Snowplow in Iron Mountain for the donation and the continued support of our school. They donated two pallets of steel for our school's welding program. Thank you also goes to Mike Smith at Reliable Repair for the use of their forklift to unload. If you get the opportunity, support these local businesses that support the future workforce in our area.
Here is some more information on the Smelt Fry coming up!
If you would like to donate a raffle item, please drop it off at the H.S. or the 8-Hi.
There is also a sign-up sheet in the office or you could call the H.S. if you’d like to volunteer to help at this event. (715-336-2575)
