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Hosted by superintendent of the DeForest Area School District Dr. Rebecca Toetz, Norski News Now offers a front-row seat to what makes a “Norski” a Norski. We tackle interesting topics and courageous conversations, but you can also expect some laughs, anecdotes, and plenty of fun along the way.
Episodes

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Elementary School Attendance
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
This episode discusses the importance of attendance at the elementary level. Two DASD social workers share how we are addressing attendance in Norski Nation and the support available for our families and students.

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Eagle Point Kids Helping Kids
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
This episode features Eagle Point Elementary School students who are making a difference for their classmates and school community through “KHEP” - which stands for Kids Helping Eagle Point. From innovative projects to heartfelt efforts, these dedicated Norskies are making their learning environment a better place to learn, play, and grow.

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Rotary Youth Exchange in DASD
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Two current high school seniors who spent their junior year abroad and a current student in Norski Nation from Brazil, share their experiences with the Rotary Youth Exchange program.

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
School Safety
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Join a conversation with DASD's Director of Safety & Operations and School Resource Officer about school safety and emergency preparedness, including upcoming opportunities for our community to learn more.

Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Work-Based Learning in DASD
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
This episode dives into the work-based learning opportunities offered for our students. These programs are opening doors for our future graduates, helping them gain real-world experience, and preparing them for future success.

Thursday Dec 19, 2024
DASD Robotics Team
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
This episode offers a peek into robotics in Norski Nation. The robotics club advisor and one of the robotics team members from Harvest Intermediate School share a bit about their innovative projects and their creativity and teamwork.

Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Chat with the DAHS Guidance Team
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
High school guidance team members join this episode to help us learn about our district’s academic honor program and a couple of new programs available for those who may choose to go on to college after high school, The Wisconsin Guarantee and Direct Admit Wisconsin.

Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Meet Flora: Harvest's Therapy Dog (Re-Release)
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
We are excited to share our award-winning podcast episode with Flora, Harvest Intermediate School's Therapy Dog. This episode was honored by the Wisconsin Schools Public Relations Association as The Best in Category for Audio Podcasts at their Spectrum Awards Ceremony! (Original airdate March 21, 2024)