The Compass
HSSD Community Newsletter | Sept. 28, 2022 | Vol 2, Issue 1
Volume 2, Issue 2 - October 27, 2022
Welcome back to The Compass!
In this issue:
- Bay Port Homecoming Photo Gallery and Instagram Takeover
- Students Say Video: What are you most excited about at school?
- Blast from the Past: Pops Concert 1995
- And More!
Dante Draghicchio is an all-conference offensive lineman for Bay Port's top-ranked football team. He joined his concert choir classmates in his football uniform to perform the national anthem before the homecoming game. Chloe Hansen performed with the cheer team at halftime right before picking up her flute and participating in the band's sensational halftime show. Thank you, Dante and Chloe, for sharing your many talents with our school and community.
Bay Port Homecoming 2022
Bay Port Homecoming 2022 was a success! On Friday, October 14, the Pirates football team clinched the conference championship by beating rival West De Pere. The Pirates are the top-ranked Division I football team in the state. They face Wausau West in Level 2 Playoffs on Friday at 7 p.m. at Bay Port.
In addition, the band showcased its Glow Up performance at halftime, the dance and cheerleading teams revved up the crowd, and our fans remained the best in the land!
To commemorate Homecoming 2022, HSSD held its first ever student Instagram Takeover. Elissa Lonzo, Bay Port senior and band drum major, took over the district’s Instagram account. View the archived story by clicking here or the photo above.
Photos below by Matt Ludtke
From the Board of Education Meeting October 24, 2022
- The Board recognized the Bay Port Dance Team for its 2022 Division 1 State Championship in the Kick division.
- The Board approved refinements to the ends policy monitoring process.
- The Board approved the 2022-23 budget and lowered the property tax levy rate for the second straight year from $8.99 to $8.69 per $100,000 of property value.
- The Board approved Board/Superintendent Relations monitoring report B/SR-3 Delegation to the Superintendent and Governance Process monitoring report GP-12 Board Member Monitoring Responsibility.
- The Board reviewed notes from the recent linkage meeting with the Howard-Suamico Optimist Club and prepared for the upcoming linkage meeting with Village Community Officials.
For upcoming meeting dates, agendas, and prior meeting minutes, visit the Board of Education page on our website.
Kim DeTennis, a gifted and talented teacher at Bay Harbor and Suamico, was named Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted Outstanding Educator this week. She received her statewide award at the group's annual conference October 4. Mrs. DeTennis was honored for valuable contributions to the enhancement of gifted and talented education efforts and her work in curriculum development. Congratulations!
Fall Play Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the Bay Port Fall Play, Father of the Bride, are now on sale! Performance dates are November 10-12 at 7 p.m. at the Bay Port High School Performing Arts Center. Purchase tickets on our website.
The Giving Tree Holiday Store
The annual Holiday Store will take place December 13 and 14 (by appointment) at Green Bay Community Church. We need your help in collecting items for the 500 students who benefit from this opportunity. Visit the website to see the shopping list and other Holiday Store details.
Jersey Mike's Grand Opening to Benefit the HSEF
The newest Jersey Mike's location recently opened on Lineville Road. Our new neighbors are supporting the Howard-Suamico Education Foundation by receiving $3 donations to the HSEF in exchange for a regular sub during the next month. Coupon cards will be distributed to district staff, students, and families. Check your child's backpack for the coupons! Coupons are good for a limited time according to the schedule below.
- Oct. 24-30 Bay Harbor and Suamico
- Oct. 31-Nov. 6 Bay View
- Nov. 7-13 Lineville
- Nov. 14-20 Forest Glen and Meadowbrook
- Bay Port, Howard, and District Office coupons are already complete.
Last Chance! Golden Apple Nominations Due October 28
Nominate your favorite teachers for Golden Apple Awards! Deadline: October 28. Learn more and nominate here.
Howard-Suamico Christmas Parade
The Christmas Through the Decades Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, December 3 at 1 p.m. Learn more on the Howard-Suamico Optimist Club website.
Mental Health Matters
Bay Port DECA is raising funds and awareness for Mental Health this fall. Apparel is available which will be featured at upcoming winter athletics events. Visit this link to place an order.
Building Your Sources of Strength
Positive Friends
Have you ever heard the saying “You are who you surround yourself with?”
Attitudes and habits are contagious. It is important to surround yourself with friends who lift you up, make you laugh and help you be a better person. Take some time to talk with your students about who they surround themselves with. Here is a quick video and some questions to help start the conversation:
What are the first two words that come to mind when you think of your friend?
How do you feel when you are with your friends?
What do you do together that makes you or others feel good?
Can you be honest with your friends?
Join us Wednesday, November 16
November’s engagement series topic focuses on supporting students as they process grief. We will be joined by Unity Hospice as we dig into this tough topic. Check out and register for our upcoming monthly events on our Student Services webpage. We look forward to seeing you!
- October 28: Halloween Fest Family Event at Bay Port
- November 3: Bay Port Pops Concert
- November 4: End of First Quarter
- November 5: Bay Port Craft Fair
- November 7: Picture Retake Day for Forest Glen
- November 10: Picture Retake Day for Bay Harbor, Meadowbrook, and Howard
- November 10-12: Bay Port Fall Play
- November 11: No School
- November 16: Community Mental Wellness Series Event
- November 17: Lineville Fall Orchestra Concerts
- November 22: Next Edition of The Compass
- November 23-25: No School
Principals Month
October is Principals Month. Follow along on HSSD social media as we celebrate our school leaders! From left to right: Kristin Ashley, Howard; Tony Ebeling, Bay Harbor; Mike Frieder, Bay Port; Heath Garland, Bay View; Phil Hart, Lineville; Steve Meyers, Principal on Special Assignment; Claudia Orr, Meadowbrook; Angie Sorenson, Forest Glen; and Ryan Welnetz, Suamico.
Forest Glen Shows Gratitude
Forest Glen 3rd graders showed gratitude to Miron employees for all they are doing to renovate their school!
Bay View Students Give Back
Students in Apollo House helped with fall clean-up at the Suamico Cemetery.
International Club
National Merit Semifinalists
Bay Port seniors Moriah David, William Schlueter, and Cara Wreen have been recognized as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, meaning they rank within the top 1% of the nation. Read more
Girls Golf Places 9th at State
The Bay Port girls golf team placed 9th at state, an improvement from last year’s 11th place finish. In addition, Adalyn Johnston, junior, finished 18th (80-80) at state.
Khali Stephens Competes at State Tennis
Khali Stephens, Bay Port sophomore, competed at state tennis October 13! She won sectionals in the #1 singles spot, which was Bay Port’s first individual sectional victory since 2016.
Evan Mennen, Bay Port Class of 2020, was elected Section 9 Officer and Parliamentarian for the Wisconsin Future Farmers of America (FFA) earlier this summer. He is the first Bay Port High School alumnus to be elected to state office in the history of the organization.
Throughout fall, Wisconsin FFA hosts 10 workshops across the state where the officers present to local high school FFA students. On September 26, the State FFA officers toured Schreiber Foods and American Foods Group in Green Bay, and then hosted an evening workshop at Bay Port High School where Mennen gave a presentation to 250 FFA members from area schools.
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