FUN WITH MATH! Students in 4th grade created their own miniature golf hole to learn about perimeter. After proving they could find the perimeter of their design they were able to get supplies to create a boarder. Some students chose clay while others used crafting sticks or pipe cleaners. After they were finished, they were able to play their holes using a small golf ball and a putter. Thank you Mr. Burress for engaging and fun learning practices.
4th grade has been studying immigration and settlement and researching family history. We concluded the unit with a Heritage Fair. It was a wonderful experience for all as we celebrated everyone's unique backgrounds and history. Many students brought artifacts, family trees, and recipes to share!
Gibraltar High School Musical presents DREAMLAND AREA 51
Dreamland Area 51 is a musical riff on Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream", set during the declassification of Area 51. Now, who thought it would be a good idea to give a group of high school honor students free reign in a top military base two days before it opens to the public? Will there be aliens? Maybe. A show choir? Definitely! This is an over-the-top B-movie style musical comedy that blends contemporary musical theatre pop with the smooth sounds of the 50’s.
Dreamland Area 51 runs Friday, March 14 and Saturday at 7:00 and Sunday, March 16 at 2:00. Tickets can be purchased through the Door Community Auditorium box office, at the door, and from any cast member. Students and seniors (62+) only $5.00. Adults $10.
ECOLOGY CLUB worked and enjoyed The Ridges on Tuesday!
A TRIBUTE TO PEGGY!
For thirty-one years, in blue and gold,
A legend stood—both fierce and bold.
Through every game, through wins and strife,
Peggy poured in her heart and life.
As Athletic Director, she ran the show,
With boundless energy, all aglow.
Officials knew, from far and wide,
With Peggy as host, there’s no better guide.
And oh, that laugh!—a burst of light,
Echoing through each Friday night.
A cackle, a giggle, a booming delight,
Turning our bad days big and bright.
Her hugs? Unmatched!—a Peggy embrace,
Wrapped in warmth, love, and grace.
A safe haven for kids in need,
With wisdom, care, and words to heed.
To students, she was so much more—
A mentor, a mom, an open door.
A sideline coach, a life adviser,
A hug supplier, a dream inspirer.
Her principles? As strong as stone,
Her love? As deep as roots have grown.
Her family first—her grandkids shine,
Yet every kid, she claimed as "mine."
But this goodbye? Oh, not for long,
We know we’ll see her—she’s far too strong.
At games, at school, at local sights,
Her laughter still will light our nights.
So here’s to Peggy—our rock, our friend,
A legacy that will never end.
Though she may take a step away,
Mama Tanck is here to stay.
CONGRATULATIONS MIKALA GORHAM! Tuesday night, in the last girl's basketball game of the season in a playoff game in Niagara, Mikala Gorham needed 11 points before the game to hit the 1000 point mark for her 4 years at Gibraltar on the Varsity basketball team. She ended up with 13 points on the night and hit the 1000 mark exactly with a free throw in the second half of the game.
Photos by Ryan Gallant
Almost Regional Girls Basketball tip time from Niagara! Let's go Vikes! You can listen to the game on 105.1 The GOAT or watch with an NFHS subscription.
After almost two full seasons of attempted half-court shots during halftime of Gibraltar Boy's & Girl's Varsity basketball games, the Gibraltar Athletic Booster Club was finally excited to award the $500 cash jackpot to Gibraltar 7th Grader Landen Pelkey who swished his halfcourt shot through the net as the crowded gym erupted in cheers and applause. Photos: Booster Club President J.R. Jarosh presenting Landen Pelkey with his winnings after his winning halfcourt shot at halftime of the Gibraltar Boy's game against Southern Door on Tuesday, February 18.
Fun night at the Girls' Basketball Game last night! Parents' Night and Fan Appreciation Night! After the game, fans were given posters of both the boys' and girls' teams. Then team members were on hand to autograph the posters! Thank you Gibraltar Athletic Booster Club for sponsoring this great event.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Yesterday, Mrs. McCormick’s 9th graders read Valentine's books to Ms. Krause’s 2nd grade class. It was a wonderful way to end the day!
Mrs. Hoyerman shares: The Northern Door Fire Departments came to Gibraltar the week of February 3rd and taught the elementary students about fire safety.
CONGRATULATIONS! The 5th grade Boys' Basketball team won the Southern Door Tournament on February 2 with 4 wins! Their teamwork was something every parent and the coaches were extremely proud of! Great job boys!
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Mr. Hatch shares: Braden Kita and Vince Toneys just finished their first project of furniture design. They each designed and built a coffee table that will be heading off to college with them. Braden built his from Cherry and Ash. Vince constructed his from Maple and Mahogany that we reclaimed from an old headboard.
Mrs. Winker shares:
A handful of students in the Careers in Health, Exercise, Fitness and Sport class were recently licensed as WIAA student officials in the sport of basketball. Congrats Kuper, Aaron, Liam, and Mikala!
The Gibraltar Mock Trial Team was up bright and early to head to the Brown County Courthouse for a scrimmage. Three practice trials are on tap for Friday vs University School of Milwaukee, Wausau West and Rhinelander. Thank you to Mr. Roets and lawyer adviser Luca Fagundes for helping us launch this amazing new activity. UPDATE: The verdict is in! Our Gibraltar Mock Trial Team took on a tough murder case and delivered a performance to remember!
To honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., first graders and third graders paired up to learn more about Dr. King. They read biographies and magazines together.
Woods 1 just finished up their final project. Diagonal frame side table. We learned how to use half-lap joinery and mortise and tenon techniques to build the frame. Outstanding work by the students. Participating the students, Ethan Becker, Aaron Brey, Ryan DeMeuse, Nolan Gieseler, Kaleb Hummel, Richard Mavin, Halyn Rasmusson and Yahir Valdiva.
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PERLMAN SIGNS WITH GRINNELL
On Wednesday, January 22 at 3:25pm, Gibraltar/Sevastopol United senior striker Trey Perlman will officially sign a commitment letter to join the men’s soccer program at Grinnell College (IA) this fall. The event will take place in the Gibraltar Secondary lobby in Fish Creek.
A four year varsity letterman, Perlman was a 2024 Packerland All-Conference First Team honoree, leading United with nine goals on the season. His coaches named him the offensive player of the year for the team. United were 11-4 for the 2024 regular season, 10-2 and second place in the Packerland Conference. The team won their first WIAA Boys Soccer Division 4 Regional Championship since 2010 in a thrilling overtime and shootout win against #3 Amherst in the Regional final.
The Advanced Placement Environmental Science class tested how much energy household and school devices used as part of a lab for Unit 6. Some surprises were the hair drier on high using more energy than every other object tested. And cell phone chargers are energy vampires like we thought, but the BEN Q was. (Energy vampires pull energy even if they aren't actively turned on or working.) Thanks for sharing this important lesson Ms. Stringer!
The students in the metal fabrication class made rocket stoves from scratch. They also built grill and pizza oven attachments. We fired them all up on Friday and made lunch. Participating builders were Isaac Nelson, Bairen Lhost and Gio Mercier. “Guest chefs” were Sean Neal and Jacob Virlee.
