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School districts must apply to the Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction to offer the program. The 2025-2026 school year was the first time De Pere High School made the honor available to students.

“We are thrilled to provide this prestigious recognition program in our District,” said Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Nick Joseph. “We look forward to continuing to recognize and celebrate the diverse languages of our students in our District community, and to provide students with an additional credential as they move on to life after high school.”

Earning the Seal helps students stand out after graduation with diverse cultural and linguistic abilities. Recipients use these skills in their educational and career plans, paving the way for more opportunities in the future. 

The Seal is awarded to graduating seniors, but students may begin working toward completion at any time during their enrollment at De Pere High School.
 

Best wishes to:

The Nerds

• Tyler S.(Heritage)
• Roger L., Will F., Lauren P., Ananya R. and Eliza Z. (Foxview)  
• Many Ziolkowski and Nicole Polarek (team managers)

 

The De Pere Legends

• Isaac B., Julian M., Evan K., Kai C., Sully A., Edison L. (Foxview)
• Erin Kotenberg and Sawa Senzaki (team managers)

 

More than 100 musicians from band, choir and orchestra performed in 80 events at the WSMA's State Solo/Ensemble Festival at UWGB. De Pere students received 70 1st place ratings and ten 2nd place ratings. Congratulations to our talented performers.

In addition, the following students received Exemplary Nominations and Awards:

• Samantha Bennett - Soprano Solo
• Jack Collard - Musical Theater Solo
• Livi Drewieske - *Musical Theater Solo, Soprano Solo,
• *Owen Elliott and Ruby Mansbridge - Musical Theater Duet
• Ethan Flemmer, Marcus Reyes, Owen Elliott, Aiden Elliott - TTBB Quartet
• *Sarah Hansen and Ethan Flemmer - Classical Duet
• *Emma Hermsen - Flute Solo
• Aniyah Littleton - Musical Theater Solo
• Madelyn Mills, Xavier Thornton, Finn Bakke, Marcus Reyes, Isaac VanRemotel, Claire Friend, Olivia Kubiak, Maya Krebsbach, Mallory Johnsen, Lauren Powell - Contemporary A Capella
• *Marcus Reyes - Tenor Solo
• *Jacob Yakel - Musical Theater Solo

The (*) indicates the student won the award for at their competition site.

Each year over 32,000 students (11,000+ events) qualify at district festivals to perform at State Solo & Ensemble festival making this event one of the largest of its kind in the nation. These students represent the student talent and high quality of music programs in Wisconsin’s schools.

State Leadership Conference Winners 

• 1st Place - Conor Enright in Business Management
• 2nd Place - Sawyer Brick, James Lyerly and Mason Seehafer in Banking & Financial Systems
• 2nd Place - Connor Mason and Oliver Qualls in Digital Video Production
• 3rd Place - Kyle Gruetzmacher in Advanced Accounting
• 4th Place - Ansh Patel in Securities & Investments
• 5th Place - Ian Brick in Agribusiness
• 5th Place - Claire Petersen in International Business
• 5th Place - Alayna Broullire and Payton Spaeth in Supply Chain Management

In all, 37 FBLA members competed at the 2026 State Leadership Conference in Green Bay. Categories included a variety of business and marketing related disciplines. In addition to competitive events, students learned from business professionals, toured local businesses, attended workshops and networked with students from across the state of Wisconsin.  
 

He fills the vacancy created by the late April departure of Superintendent Christopher Thompson.

Bradford has been the Principal at Foxview since 2008. During his tenure, the school received the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School designation for academic excellence. Previously, Bradford was Foxview’s assistant principal. He has also served as a classroom teacher and coach. Bradford has a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University, and is on track to complete the Education Specialist/Superintendent master’s degree program at UW-Superior later this year. 

“I’m humbled and honored  for the opportunity to help maintain and continuously improve the mission of our highly successful school district,” said Bradford. “De Pere is well-regarded as a result of the hard work of our staff, our leadership team, our students and our community from whom we receive so much support. I take the responsibility of upholding that tradition very seriously.”