CESA 8

🌟 Applications are open! Rising juniors & seniors can apply to join the 2025-26 Youth Mental Wellness Champions Cohort. Represent your CESA, grow as a leader, and make a difference statewide. Apply by Sept. 8 at midnight! 🧠💙
Details: https://www.cesa8.k12.wi.us/article/2380355

From classrooms to boardrooms, women lead with strength, skill, and heart. Let’s keep moving toward full equality. #WomensEqualityDay

✨ Calling all school counselors! The CESA 8 School Counselor Network returns for 2025-26. Connect over lunch, share ideas, and hear guest speakers on pathways, ACP, youth apprenticeships, equity, and school safety.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/4un45ur8

Get Ready for Kindergarten Month
Help your kindergartener feel ready by discussing what to expect, like making friends, asking for help, and snack time. Little chats now = smoother transitions later. #KindergartenPrep

Meet the people behind the mission. This is what commitment to education looks like.

🌟 Work with purpose. Lead with impact. CESA 8 is looking for talented professionals to join our team. See what positions are open and apply now—your future starts here!
https://www.cesa8.k12.wi.us/o/cesa-8/page/careers

Ever wondered how teachers recharge? Kate Hansen went from WI to the Bahamas, studying lemon sharks up close with a scholarship at Bimini Shark Lab—then decided to teach from the ocean. Her students have a lot to look forward to!
https://tinyurl.com/3akdnxx6

Laona School District staff recently dove into literacy training with Darla Brink at CESA 8, exploring changes around ACT 20. An informational and collaborative session designed to help us strengthen literacy practices together.

Get Ready for Kindergarten Month
Starting kindergarten soon? 🚌 Practice morning routines, reading time, and independent skills. Little steps now = big success later! #KindergartenReady

CESA 8’s Valerie Brooks & Brooke Holbrook recently presented with their DVR partner at the WI Career Readiness Summit! 🎯 Suring & Gresham joined as Unlocking Pathways Grant participants. Suring also participated in a panel & breakout. Proud to showcase our region’s work!

Meet the people behind the purpose. From behind the scenes to center stage, their impact is felt.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Brian Buffington for entertaining the CESA 8 staff during our in-service day. You left us with knowledge and smiles as we head into a new school year. #BuffNuggets

In the news...
https://www.tchdailynews.com/2025/07/29/87784/

Get Ready for Kindergarten Month
Kindergarten kickoff! ✏️ August is the perfect time to help your child explore letters, numbers, and new friendships. Let the learning journey begin! #GetReadyForKindergarten

Today we celebrate the power, creativity, and voices of our youth. 💬 Let’s lift them up, listen in, and build a better world together. Happy International #YouthDay!

Every role has a purpose. Every voice matters. Purpose-driven work makes a real difference.

In the news... We love seeing our employees doing great things!
https://gopresstimes.com/stories/seymour-filmmaker-earns-national-award,279366?

Happy Book Lovers Day! 📚 Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, or a picture book with your child, today’s the day to get lost in a great read. What’s your favorite book? #BookLoversDay

Big shoutout to the dedicated paraprofessionals who joined us at CESA 8 to dive into the Wisconsin Paraprofessional Standards. Their commitment to student success is what makes our schools thrive! #SupportStaffStrong

Technology leaders recently gathered at CESA 8 to take a deep dive into the Cybersecurity Rubric to improve cyber readiness in their K-12 environment. Special thank you to our guest facilitator, Diane Doersch, and our WETL representative, Amy Jaeckel.