Tammy Klimpke, right, was awarded the Richard T. Lowery Educator of Excellence Award for the Lena Public School District from the Nicolet/Oconto Retired Teachers Association and Wisconsin Retired Educators’ Association. Klimpke is a middle school reading and English teacher. Sharon Van Ark, former teacher in Lena, presents a certificate from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

On the final day of school, Sacred Heart Catholic School celebrated its most faith-filled and virtuous students with the Cardinal for Christ Award, the highest honor bestowed upon those who embody the school’s mission of faith, excellence and virtue. The recipients are Harper Rollin, Ava Carroll, Hunter Goetsch, Anastasia Thacker, Connor Thorson, Ava Raddant, Holly Gee, Ramona Meidam, and Bailey Wild.

It’s important for women to remember to prioritize their physical, mental and emotional health as these areas are often overlooked, according to a medical expert with ThedaCare.

When school’s out for the summer, parents can take advantage of the breather to schedule the children for early sports physicals, according to a ThedaCare pediatrician.

For Sarah Vande Corput, the classroom is place to find a sense of belonging.

The College of Menominee Nation’s 2026 Faculty of the Year honoree has been drawn to ways to connect learners to concepts throughout her career, creating a throughline that led to her being honored by CMN at its May commencement ceremony.

As is the case with many of us lucky enough to be retired up north, I’ve become an early riser. My reward is seeing glorious sunrises and enjoying the company of critters that visit at daylight. I savor the solitude. It’s a perfect time to write, prepare for events on my calendar and catch up on paperwork.