Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District

Last Spring Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District applied for the Delta Dental Cool Water Grant program. The Elementary was chosen to receive a Water Bottle Filling Station along with water bottles and toothbrushes. We are patiently waiting for the instillation of the unit which will help fill the student’s water bottles quicker and avoid the difficulty filling bottles from the bubbler. Delta Dental writes that “drinking water during the school day is a healthy alternative to sugary beverages like soda, juice, and sports drinks. Not only does drinking water keep our teeth strong and healthy, it also combats obesity and increases energy levels”. The kids were super excited receiving their bottles. Thank you Delta Dental!

Happy Halloween from us to you!

The Veteran's Day Program is going to be on Friday, November 10, 2023! Come and join us at 10:15 a.m. at the Goodman-Armstrong Creek High School. The PTO is sponsoring the lunch to follow at the Elementary Gym. Please call the high school office by Monday, November 6th, 2023 to reserve a spot for lunch preparation. Hope to see you there!

Pre-K Halloween fun🎃

PTO Meeting Announcement: October 30, 2023 at 5 PM at the 8-Hi! All GAC parents and staff are invited!

The Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District would like to say “Thank You” to everyone that has helped make it possible to have two traveling AEDs for our students and staff. With the help of our businesses and organizations that either did independent fundraising or made generous donations, they have made it possible to purchase two AEDs and supplies. Any remaining funds will be kept for future purchases of items such as expired pads and batteries. What an awesome community! Thanks again to the following businesses and organizations: - Grahn’s Body Shop - Gudowicz’s Marathon/Stoney Ridge/LP - Lumberjack Log Homes - Up North Refinishing and Secondhand Resale - Blue Roof Saloon - Ruby’s Bar - Little White Fence - GAC Alumni (pictured) - Lake Hilbert Association - GAC Varsity Club - IM Acoustic - VFW Post 7444 - Armstrong-Creek Sportmans Club - Laona State Bank

We are very happy to welcome Matt Tieze to the GAC staff. We appreciate all the work he does every day.

Today some of the tech ed students were able to take a tour of Cruisers Yachts in Pulaski. One of the engineers showed us the building process from start to finish. They also show us what jobs are available in their company. A truly great Wisconsin based company making amazing ships sold all over the world.

The College of Business at NWTC is holding a free event for all College and K-12 students, their parents, and the community as a whole. The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Get registered by November 6th! For more information & registration: www.nwtc.edu/HourofCode

We are so happy to welcome Mr. Rybarczyk to the GAC staff. He is teaching 7th-12th Social Studies.

We are so happy to have Mrs. StrochKirch join the GAC staff this year teaching 2nd/3rd grade!

Our middle & high school students had the pleasure of meeting Srey Pov last week during our busy Homecoming week. She was introduced by Claude Rochon. Srey Pov (meaning Little Sister) is from Cambodia and she is an International Smot Singer. She has a movie made about her as well. She sang a few smot songs and told us about the importance of each. It was an incredible experience for all to learn about a new culture and tradition.

Game tonight!

The 4th, 5th, and 6th graders are ready to cheer on the Patriots and show their school pride!

Homecoming Weekend is almost here!!! Goodman-Armstrong Creek School has a lot of activities going on this Friday & Saturday... Friday: Pep Rally at 7 p.m. at the Goodman High School gym: Meet the Patriots, skits, fun games, dodgeball games! After the Pep Rally is the bonfire down the hill at the football field. Saturday is a full day! The parade is at 10 a.m. See the high school drum line, class floats, and more. At noon, the Goodman-Pembine Patriots face the Three Lakes/Phelps Blue Jays in the middle school football game—a donation to the Goodman-Pembine Athletics Department and Teams is encouraged. This is at the Goodman Football Field. The Homecoming Dance is at 7 pm and goes till 10 pm at the Goodman High School Gym. Grand March is at 7:30 and ends at 8 p.m. Families and friends are invited during this time window to experience Grand March & take any pictures. We thank the community and everyone at the school for an amazing Homecoming week and we are excited for this weekend! See you there!

Over the summer Lauryn Dwight, Laynee Dwight, Sarah Bruders, and Layla Yang submitted artwork to the Wabeno Art & Music Fest. Each participant was awarded a certificate and an illustration done by John Graff from his "Swimmers" series. Sarah & Layla were both recognized as an Honorable Mention for their pieces.

One of the electives offered to the students this year is called Homesteading. So far the students built a verma composter which is composting with worms. Alternative energy where they built a generator from a junk bike and a wind turbine. They have also built a aquaponics system from the aquarium in the science room. The students have been working hard and are very engaged in learning.

The Middle and High School Art classes have been working on building their sketchbooks that they will be using throughout the year for sketchbook assignments, thumbnail sketches, and more.

Homecoming Week starts October 2nd, next week! We have our spirit dress-up days planned out for both buildings. At the Elementary: Monday: Pajama Day Tuesday: Hat and Sunglasses Day Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday Thursday: Camo/Blaze Orange Day Friday: Patriot Day (wear red, white, and blue) At the Middle/High School: Monday: Pajama Day Tuesday: Beach Day Wednesday: Class Color Day Thursday: Celebrity Look-A-Like Day (with a photo) Friday: Patriot Day (wear red, white, and blue)

September 24, 2023 – Coach Paul I. Millan was inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame. Paul coached the G-AC varsity boys basketball teams from 1989-2003. He was named 1994 Peshtigo Times “Coach of the Year. He was assistant coach of the North WBCA all-star basketball team in 1998 and was head coach of the 2002 North WBCA all-star team. Paul coached teams that made it to sectionals in 1992, 1994, 1996, 1997, and 2000. He coached the Goodman-Armstrong Creek High School boys basketball team at state finals in Madison in 1994 against Cassville where we placed second. We would like to thank Paul for all the knowledge and time he gave to the young men he coached. There will be a formal presentation during a boys’ basketball game this season at the G-AC Laverne A. Zimmerman Sports Center, date to be determined. Congratulations to Coach Paul I. Millan!