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Luanne Schambow, Southwestern special education teacher, has decided to retire after 37 years at Southwestern Elementary School.

37 years in one district: Luanne Schambow retires as special education teacher at Southwestern

HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–Luanne Schambow has been a familiar face at Southwestern Elementary School for almost four decades, starting her career in special education at the school in 1984. After 37 … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 6/7/21

Stockton Middle School Principal Brad Fox is retiring after 31 years in the district, 13 as middle school principal. Fox also served eight years as head football coach.

Making an impact in Stockton: Stockton alum Brad Fox retires from the district after 31 years

STOCKTON–Brad Fox is the epitome of a small town principal. He grew up in the community, taught there and has served for nearly two decades as a principal in the place he’s always called … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 5/30/21

Learning Galena history

GALENA–On Thursday, May 20, as the school year was winding to a close, sixth graders from Galena Middle School had the opportunity to learn more about the history of their hometown. Sixth … more

5/30/21

Above: Ben Fleege talks to East Dubuque junior Ben Montag about his weld and ways to improve his work. Below: Al Fleege talks to a student during an East Dubuque High School welding class. Brandon Behlke photos

Helping the next generation: East Dubuque alumni Al and Ben Fleege assist with welding class at EDHS

EAST DUBUQUE–Last December, Ben Fleege, a graduate of East Dubuque High School, received a text from a former teacher and coach, Bill Reisen. Reisen asked Fleege if he would stop in and help … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 5/30/21

Community Foundation awards Sandra Zink Scholarships

GALENA–The Community Foundation of Jo Daviess County announced the 2021 recipients of the Sandra Zink Memorial Scholarship. The award is given to students who plan to follow in the former … more

5/30/21

Austin Nack, with his mom, Stephanie, loves the new wheelchair swing. The swing is available to anyone in a wheelchair. Call the district office at 815-777-3086 for the combination.

Getting into the swing of things

GALENA–There’s a unique new piece of equipment on the playground at Galena Primary School. A new wheelchair swing has been getting some regular use the past month or so by 6-year-old … more

by Hillary Dickerson

hdickerson@galgazette.com | 5/30/21

Southwestern student Tyler Brotzman tries out the augmented reality welding training system recently purchased by the district as teacher Chet Hillary monitors progress.

New way to teach welding: Southwestern purchases two virtual reality welders through grant

HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–Recently, the Southwestern School District was selected to receive grants through the Department of Workforce Development to purchase equipment to prepare students for careers … more

5/30/21

The Southwestern High School prom royalty are, from left 2021 queen Hannah Husemann and king Briar Kuhl. class of 2022 king Gavin Jochum and queen Gracie Redfearn.

Southwestern prom court

5/30/21

Stockton High School art students watch as pottery is placed by Joe Hernandez, right, into a bucket. The pottery is then set ablaze again with paper and pine needles. Hernandez is a professor emeritus at Waubonsee Community College.

The art of Raku: Stockton art class explores ceramics with help of college professor

STOCKTON–Stockton art students were amazed on Friday, May 7, as art teacher Dorothy Ramey and Joe Hernandez, professor emeritus at Waubonsee Community College, pulled the students’ … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 5/30/21