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Crushin’ It With Kiptyn

Blood drive spotlights a local middle schooler

By Annelise Paczesny, Current Staff

When the West Bend High Schools student council was considering the theme for its blood drive this year, a young district student with leukemia sparked their interest.

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High School Program Prepares Students for the Job Olympics

By Lauren Oppermann, Current Staff

Right now, one can enjoy the thrilling Winter Olympics on TV. However, in the middle of May, students from the West Bend High Schools will be participating in their own Olympics.

Students with special needs have the chance to participate in the Job Olympics. Though it is comparable to the Special Olympics, the event focuses on career-related competitions rather than sports. Ten different local schools participate in this event. Continue reading

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West Bend Welcomes Erik Olson

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By Hannah Bensen, Editor in Chief

Like many other West Bend dads, Erik Olson took some pictures, socialized with other parents, and then walked his two youngest kids to school for their first day. Then, he went to work as the new superintendent of the West Bend School District. Continue reading

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Kick Back with Pizza, Popcorn and NCAA Basketball

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The class with the lowest tardy rate in March will be rewarded

By Lauren Sorensen, Editor in Chief

With the March Madness basketball tournament about to begin, the WBHS Compass program hopes to ignite excitement for its own March Madness.  Continue reading

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