School District of Fort Atkinson

06/09/2026

Join us for a tailgate party benefitting the Fort Atkinson High School Culinary Arts Program! 🎉🌭

⏰ Monday, June 22
11 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 6 P.M.

06/09/2026

Our Purdy 5th graders took their final lap through the halls as we celebrated them with a special send-off! Families gathered to honor our graduates with a breakfast, video tribute, gifts, and more. 🎉

It was a memorable morning filled with cherished memories, laughter, well wishes, and celebration as we recognized this outstanding group of students and their accomplishments.

A special thank you to our Purdy PTO, staff, families, Festival Foods, and the SDFA Technology Department for helping make this event so meaningful. We are incredibly proud of these amazing young people and can't wait to see all the great things they will accomplish as they begin their middle school journey! 👏

06/09/2026

🎡🎉 Fort Atkinson High School celebrated the last day of school with its 1st Annual Blackhawk Carnival! Students had the opportunity to choose from a variety of staff-led activities designed to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments throughout the school year. It was a fun-filled day of laughter, connection, and school spirit as we wrapped up another successful year of learning.

Thank you to our staff for organizing such a memorable event and to our students for making this year a great one! Congratulations, Blackhawks! Have a safe, fun, and well-deserved summer! ☀️🖤❤️

06/08/2026

🎉 Mrs. Recob's 5th grade class at Barrie Elementary celebrated the close of the school year with a 5th grade breakfast. Parents joined their children to reminisce about their time at Barrie School. They ate, answered some trivia questions and each student got a special award meant just for them. We closed out the breakfast with some thoughtful gifts.

Remember...Once a Barrie Bronco, Always a Barrie Bronco. 💙

06/08/2026

✂️🧵 Calling all future creators and makers!

Join our Advanced Sewing: Patchwork Party Camp this summer at Fort Atkinson High School!

Students entering grades 6–9 will build on their sewing skills while giving unused fabric a second life by transforming remnants into creative treasures. This camp is perfect for students who have completed the "Design, Create & Sew" class or already have sewing experience.

📅 Session 1: June 22–25 & June 29–30
📅 Session 2: July 6–9 & July 13–14
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🎉 Spots are still available!

Visit www.fortschools.org/summer to register today.

06/08/2026

As another wonderful school year comes to a close, the Rockwell staff would like to send a special thank you to our students and families for making this year so memorable.

Thank you for being part of our Rockwell family—we can’t wait to see you again in the fall! ❤️

06/08/2026

Free Summer Meals for Kids! 🥗🥪

Good news for families in Fort Atkinson!

Like last summer, the School District of Fort Atkinson is giving out free meals to kids this summer at Luther Elementary School. You can pick up meals that are packed to go (not eaten there). They will have both breakfast and lunch available.

When can you get the meals?
• Starting Wednesday, June 17th
• Ending Friday, July 17th

• Important: Meals will NOT be distributed on July 2 or July 3 due to the holiday break.
Meal distribution will resume on July 6.

Where can you pick up the meals?
• Location: Luther Elementary School, 205 Park Street, Fort Atkinson WI 53538

• Pickup Spot: The back parking lot of Luther Elementary School.

What times can you pick up meals?
• Breakfast Pickup: 7:15 AM to 8:45 AM
• Lunch Pickup: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

To make things easier for families, you can pick up both lunch for that day and breakfast for the next day when you come for lunch pickup. This can help save you from having to make another trip.

06/05/2026

⚔️🔨 Forge your own summer adventure!

Students entering grades 9-12 are invited to join our Armor and Anvils Camp this summer!

Visit www.fortschools.org/summer to register today.

06/05/2026

📚 Learning History Through Experience!

FAMS 6th graders recently participated in an engaging multi-day learning experience focused on the rich history and cultures of the Indigenous peoples of Wisconsin.

On Thursday, May 28, students traveled to several important local sites, including the Panther Intaglio along Riverside Drive, Indian Mounds County Park, and Aztalan State Park. Through these visits, students explored effigy mounds, learned about the Mississippian culture, and gained a deeper understanding of the people who lived in this region long ago. Back at school, students continued their learning by creating baskets, making beadwork, and playing traditional games.

The experience continued with a visit to the Hoard Museum, where students learned even more about the Indigenous peoples who once called the Fort Atkinson area home.
On Tuesday, students were honored to welcome guest speaker Craig Bonin from the Indian Community School. Through personal stories, interactive activities, and thoughtful discussion, Craig helped students better understand both the history and the present-day experiences of tribal nations in Wisconsin.

FAMS is grateful to the Hoard Historical Museum for its continued partnership and support in making this meaningful educational opportunity possible each year. Thank you for helping bring history to life for our students! 👏

06/05/2026

Purdy Elementary School hosted Fort Atkinson's first ever Girls on the Run team this spring! The Purdy girls spent the past 8 weeks building confidence and community through movement. The season ended with a 5K celebration this past weekend, where the girls really shined!

Way to go, girls! Your Purdy family is so proud of you! 🩷😊

Check out our end of season video: https://youtu.be/O0XPDnVylSs

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