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Shorewood Ripples

The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples

The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples

Superintendent search complete

As interim superintendent JoAnne Sternke’s term comes to a close, the Shorewood School District concludes its search for a permanent replacement.  Laurie Burgos, current superintendent of Evansville...

The commercial and mixed-use district map created for the public hearing draft

New zoning regulations to be voted on

Jillian Beaster, Maya Schmaling, and Joanna Townsend February 20, 2023

The process of creating new commercial zoning regulations came to fruition in January of 2022, when a working group was formed to create a drafted update to these rules. Bart Griepentrog, Planning and...

District proposes referendum

The Shorewood community is currently facing a crucial decision in the form of an operating referendum, as the school board proposes a measure that will raise revenue for the next five years to address...

courtesy Paulina Fenske

SHS Drama presents “Little Shop of Horrors” for winter musical

Jenna Abu-Zahra and Andrina Roberts February 19, 2023

Shorewood theater completes one of its largest productions On February 9th, the drama program performed their first production of Little Shop of Horrors.  “Little Shop of Horrors is about a boy...

Model UN team competes at annual conference in Boston

Claudia Talarczyk, Ben Weisse February 17, 2023

Shorewood’s Model United Nations club, along with high schoolers from the United States, Australia, Asia, Europe, and more, recently made their way to Boston. They attended Harvard University's annual...

Model UN competes at Carthage College

Model UN competes at Carthage College

Noah Mulvey December 1, 2022

On November 4, Model UN competed in their first conference of the year at Carthage College. This is the 23rd annual conference held at Carthage College, and this year marks the tenth year that Shorewood...

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SHS English teacher wins WCTE award

Andrina Roberts, Ashley Slomann November 30, 2022

Christine Trainor, English teacher, recently received the Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English High School Teacher of Excellence Award. According to the WCTE, this honor is given to teachers who exemplify...

courtesy Paulina Fenske

New Director of Buildings and Grounds hired

Maya Schmaling and Noa Biener November 30, 2022

On November 28, Shorewood School District will welcome a new Director of Buildings and Grounds. The position is responsible for maintaining the physical quality of the school environment, including the...

courtesy Lena Taylor

Senator Lena Taylor visits Atwater

Jillian Beaster November 30, 2022

On October 18, Atwater Elementary’s fourth grade class hosted a visit with one of Wisconsin State Senators, Lena Taylor. Taylor engaged students in discussions of her position in the government, Juneteenth...

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Construction begins on Lake Bluff playground

Maya Schmaling October 28, 2022

New design incorporates nature and ensures accessibility Lake Bluff Elementary School has officially begun construction on its little playground, with the aim of improving safety and stimulation for its...

courtesy Maya Lindvall

ACLU club holds voting event

Jenna Abu-Zahra October 28, 2022

Leading up to midterms, first time voters were excited to participate in the voter registration drive held at SHS. This year’s voter registration took place October 6 during lunch in the LMC where the...

courtesy Will Monda-Morowski

Homecoming and spirit week a success

Jillian Beaster and Giselle Knox October 28, 2022

With the start of the 2022-2023 school year, Homecoming makes a comeback for the first time since 2019. Spirit Week included traditional activities such as themed dress up days, a pep rally and the Homecoming...