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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.
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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)

Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Meet Some GAPPies!
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
This episode includes students who participated in the GAPP exchange program this past summer, traveling to Germany for an unforgettable experience. Joining them are their German counterparts who are visiting our community and sharing their own adventures here in Norski Nation!

Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Operational Referendum - November, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
A complex public school funding model has resulted in financial challenges that districts across the state are facing, including ours. These challenges were anticipated and we have taken a number of steps to reduce costs and plan for the future. However, the time has come for us to find a long-term solution to these funding challenges. In this episode district administrators and our school board president join Dr. Toetz to talk through this important topic.

Thursday Oct 03, 2024
DASD Summer Drama Camp
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
The DASD summer drama camp has a long history in our community and is a treasured activity for both our young Norskies with an interest in theater and for our high school student leaders.

Thursday Sep 19, 2024
The Norski Way is EVERY Day!
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
This episode's guest is Dyanna Kadrich, DASD’s Director of Student Services joining the podcast to discuss an important topic: attendance. Consistent student attendance is a challenge faced by districts across the country. Learn what’s ahead in this area for Norski Nation and the supports available for our families and students.

Thursday Sep 05, 2024
New YES Principal: Meet Mr. Koenig!
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Mr. Koenig is the new principal of Yahara Elementary School. This episode will introduce him to our community and learn about his hopes and dreams for the school year.