NEWS FLASH!! Mrs. T and her granddaughter, Madison, graduated from Kindergarten together!
After 39 years teaching Early Childhood classes, LIzz Thomas is entering her 40th year at Gibraltar in a new role. Mrs. T. states, “It was my absolute privilege to teach and care for so many wonderful children, and in some cases, their children, in this amazing community. I have truly been blessed! However, change is inevitable, and when Kindergarten went down to two sections, I was offered a new position.”
Thomas has been the artistic director of Gibraltar’s Theatre Program for 35 years. When the administration proposed that she teach theater classes to Middle School and High School students, she was intrigued and excited about showing students the value and benefits and life lessons that theater provides, and the chance to build Gibraltar’s Theatre Program.
In addition, she will be utilizing her graduate degree in curriculum instruction specializing in integrated arts. In the early grades, 4K through First grade, through hands on, exploratory learning and collaboration she will be integrating multiple art forms with foundational STEAM ( science, technology, engineering, art, math) concepts.Teaching and applying various thinking strategies, brain-based learning, creative and critical thinking and different strategies for problem-solving.
Thomas was inducted into the Wisconsin Interscholastic Theater Hall of Fame last year, but asks to wish her luck as she embarks on this new educational adventure!
A look at Gibraltar Alumni who now work in the school district. We are proud that they returned to the community!
The Gibraltar/Sevastopol United boys varsity soccer team began the 2024 season in decisive fashion Tuesday evening in New Holstein, defeating the hosting Huskies 8-0. Senior co-captain Trey Perlman opened the scoring in the fifth minute, and went on to record a hat trick for the match (5'; 18'; 43') The other goal scorers for United included senior Canyon Burgard (26') junior Ferdnando Jauregui (37'), senior Tyler Grooters (48') junior Ian Andrews (53') and junior Marco Jauregui (77'), whose final goal ended the match.
An experienced back line anchored by seniors Yahir Valdivia, co-captain Vince Toneys and junior Marco Jauregui defended well against the Husky attacks, and several saves by junior goalie Aaron Tomaszewski preserved the clean sheet for the keeper.
Next up for United is a home contest in Fish Creek against Providence Academy at 6:30pm on Thursday, August 29. Next week sees United away in an early-season contest against Packerland Conference arch-rivals Sturgeon Bay on Thursday, September 5 at 6:30pm, followed by tournament play in Winneconne on Saturday, September 7. (Unfortunately, this reporter will not be in attendance for next week's matches.)
The United JV team faces Washington Island away this afternoon, Wednesday, August 28.
WELCOME MRS. ZWIEFELHOFER! (zwee-full-hof-fur)
Meet our new Band Director! Open the document >
WELCOME BACK MR. CARRIERE!
Craig Carriere is returning to Gibraltar to teach computer science, robotics, and science. He has taught for over 20 years. Most of his experience is teaching physics and chemistry from introductory to AP courses with a few engineering and robotics courses mixed in. Gibraltar has a strong tradition of offering incredible opportunities for students in science and computer science. His children have benefitted greatly and he is looking forward to helping continue that tradition at Gibraltar.
WELCOME MRS. CARLSON-KRAUEL! Anna Carlson-Krauel, is our new Secondary Schools Administrative Assistant. She is a 2009 Gibraltar Grad and is married to Scott Krauel. They have a young daughter and they are excited to be back in the Gibraltar community!
WELCOME DR. MARSHALL! Dr. Yvette Marshall joined the district as Director of Pupil Services, bringing 23 years of experience and dedication to the role. As a former Principal, Director of Special Education, and Director of Teaching and Learning, she is passionate about providing supportive educational environments for students with diverse needs. Originally from Mukwonago, Dr. Marshall lives in Hobart with her family. She is excited to join Gibraltar Area Schools and looks forward to making a difference in students' lives.
Mark your calendars!
There's still time to support our Gibraltar Athletes, Braden Sitte and Marshall Maltby, in the All-Star Game for Children's Hospital. Read On and Reach Out! And CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!
https://doorcountydailynews.com/sports/750797/final-week-of-fundraising-hits-for-wfca-all-star-game-participants
CONGRATULATIONS Miles Richmond, Olive Wisniewski, Graham DeVoe, Wilson DeVoe and Clara Carrier on your Summer Band Camp Scholarships!
https://doorcountypulse.com/summer-band-camp.../ 
Brady Kita has been named the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association (WBCA) North East District Division 4 Player of the Year. When included with players from all four divisions in the WBCA North East District, Kita received honorable mention, as did Vikings sophomore Aaron Brey, a pitcher/infielder. Both Kita and Brey were named this past season to the All-Conference first team.
And it begins! Here are a few pictures of the art room being deconstructed.
GIBRALTAR ITALY TRIP: Here are a few of the pictures from the Spanish Club's trip to Italy this year. Big travels that included Venice, Verona, Florence, the Roman Colosseum, Roman Forum, Assis,, and the Vatican. A big shout-out to our chaperones for this trip. Thank you Rosa Nelson, Spanish Club Advisor and Trip Coordinator. Thank you Jan Dickson for sending photos to share and thank you to all the great staff chaperones! Nate Roets, Jan Dickson, Kristina Hubing, Trish Lindenberg, Bryan Dahlie, Rosa Nelson, Sarah Stringer and Sueann Moroney.
Gibraltar Track and Field had a great showing in La Crosse last weekend! The girls 4x100 Meter Relay of Aria Nordahl, Hayden Knudson, McKailey Reisen, and Bella Jones took 14th place. McKailey Reisen took 9th place in the High Jump. And McKailey Reisen ran a season-best in the 100 100-meter hurdles finishing 8th. Really proud of the team and their accomplishments this season!
Gibraltar Advanced Choir members take trip to Lawrence University for college tour and choir concert!
2nd Grade Field Trip to Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary! It was a beautiful day. They got to see and learn about frogs, ducks and turtles. The pond dig was awesome, waders and all. They scooped up a spider and some other pond creatures. Thank you Bay Beach for a wonderful field trip!
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GOOD LUCK AT STATE! Gibraltar Track and Field State Competitors:
McKailey Reisen-High Jump. McKailey Reisen-100 Meter Hurdles
Aria Nordahl, Hayden Knudson, McKailey Reisen, Bella Jones (Alternates: Mikala Gorham and Melanie Torres)-4x100 Meter Relay.
On Thursday, our 5th Graders (the Class of 2031!) bridged into Middle School. Congratulations on completing Elementary School! Vikings movin’ on up!
It is the mission of Door County Project 180 to lead a healthy life and develop student leaders who can gather, share, and plan activities to encourage the community to make healthy choices.
This year, the High School Project 180 members partnered for an activity with Mrs. Mackenzie's and Mrs. Henrigillis' 3rd-grade class and were matched with a pen pal. Throughout the year, they wrote notes back and forth to their pen pals to foster a mentoring relationship in a fun, meaningful, and academic way. While both high schoolers and third graders refined their letter-writing skills, they also formed positive relationships to help encourage a positive school culture. Last week, the two groups met up on the playground to finally meet their pen pal.
Gibraltar’s first graders recently learned about biomimicry (nature-inspired innovation). Students were challenged to design a scarecrow mask inspired by nature AND included a set of false eyes. Additionally, they learned about how engineers created Velcro, Japan’s bullet train, cooking tongs, and bicycle helmets through nature’s inspirations.
