From classrooms to community gardens, Communications Director Dean Leisgang had the chance to see how Oconto Falls is investing in both learning spaces and hands-on experiences for students for an upcoming video series.
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Dean Leisgang and John Dunks pose for a Selfie
Students pose for picture with produce.
Agriscience students pose for a picture.
Students picking apples.
Pretty sunflowers
Pretty flower
Behind the scenes, CESA 8 is reflecting on values, behaviors, and outcomes through professional development. Why? Because when our team grows stronger, the districts we serve also grow stronger.
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School HR can be complex. CESA 8 makes it easier. 🧩 We offer expert support with onboarding, compliance, surveys, FMLA, and more. Let’s build a better system together. Contact Aly Tress: atress@cesa8.org
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Human Resources Flyer
Purpose is the promise we make: to put students and educators at the center of all we do.
#PeopleWithPurpose
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👩‍🏫 Big thanks to Terri Schultz for leading our Substitute Teacher Training! Her expertise helps ensure classrooms continue to thrive when teachers are away.
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Terry Schultz providing sub teacher training.
The Rural School Teacher Talent Program empowers future educators with hands-on experience and financial support to thrive in rural classrooms. Tune in to see how this initiative is shaping tomorrow’s teachers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_gGn84jC2w
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Rural School Teacher Talent Grant Logo
Big things happen when the CESA 8 Huddle group comes together! ✅ We checked major tasks off our list to improve operations AND celebrated with a little friendly competition, paper airplane style. ✈️ Congrats to our “top pilots”!
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Staff throwing paper airplanes.
Staff throwing paper airplanes.
Staff making paper airplanes.
Staff making paper airplanes.
Nick Curran posing with a paper airplane.
Staff posing with paper airplanes.
Happy International IT Professionals Day! 🙌 Thanks to leaders like CESA 8's Jenny Ambrosius, Director of Technology, our schools are connected, secure, and ready to learn in a digital world.
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IT Day
Purpose is found in the everyday moments that make education extraordinary. #PeopleWithPurpose
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Annie Schumacher quote
New resource for kids’ mental health! 🌟 Children’s WI Mental Health Walk-in Clinic in Green Bay is now open for ages 5–18. Mon–Fri, 12–6:30 pm. No referral required.
📍301 E. St. Joseph St. Info: 920-404-2250
tinyurl.com/y5tntcc5
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Children's Wisconsin logo
From X-ray to MRI, medical imaging saves lives daily. High school students are invited on Oct. 1 (5:30–7 PM) at Bellin College to learn about these exciting careers with guest speaker Randy Griswold.
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Bellin college flyer
💻📚 A new school year means new routines and new tech! Check out the news section of our website for Back-to-School Tech Tips to keep students organized, safe, and ready to learn.
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🎉 Congratulations to our first Pictures for a Pie winner! 🎉

We send a shoutout to Mae Treptow from the Oconto School District. Mae is our August winner for capturing a great CESA 8 moment in action. Mae will take home a delicious pie and a t-shirt from OJ’s Midtown.

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos. Keep them coming for your chance to win in September! 📸✨

#CESA8 #PicturesForAPie #EducationalExcellence
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Join CESA 8’s two-part series, Demystifying the Forward Exam: Connecting Math Instruction to Exam Expectations. Grades 3–8 teachers & math leaders will gain clarity on standards, alignment, & instructional decisions to support student success.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/3dd8bnhs
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Forward Exam Flyer
The September PAC meeting was all about AI! 💡Our own Jenny Ambrosius led superintendents in exploring how AI can support decision-making, innovation, and student success. #EducationalExcellence
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Superintendents listening to a presentation at CESA 8.

Thank you to the dedicated Wausaukee Teachers for participating in an in-service training session with CESA 8 School Psychologist Terri Olsen! Your commitment to learning about de-escalation strategies, the brain, behavior, & regulation is appreciated. These skills are essential for creating a positive & supportive environment for all students.

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Wausaukee Teachers posing for a picture in the school library.
Every resource, every training, every collaboration —all of it comes back to one goal: student success. #PeopleWithPurpose
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🎉 Congratulations to Shawano’s Kurt Krizan, recognized with WSPRA’s Amplify Award for going above and beyond in school communications! Read the full story here: https://www.cesa8.k12.wi.us/article/2397540

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Kurt Krizan and Dean Leisgang posing for a picture.

Last call: 🌟 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

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Youth Mental Wellness Champions logo
Our superintendents and staff brought the game-day spirit to the PAC meeting on Friday! Most repped the Green & Gold, but one fearless Lions fan stood out in Honolulu Blue. 🏈💚💛💙
Have a great weekend!
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Superintendents posing for a picture in their favorite teams shirts.