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The Verona Area School District (VASD) has earned an impressive accolade, ranking as the 14th best school district in Wisconsin <a data-mce-href="https://www.niche.com/k12/d/verona-area-school-district-wi/?utm_source=fitchronafocus.beehiiv.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=fitchrona-focus" href="https://www.niche.com/k12/d/verona-area-school-district-wi/?utm_source=fitchronafocus.beehiiv.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=fitchrona-focus">per Niche</a>. This recognition is a testament to the district’s commitment to academic excellence, equity, and innovation in education.VASD serves a diverse community of learners across the cities of Verona, Fitchburg, and surrounding areas. The district’s ranking reflects not just test scores, but a holistic assessment of factors including student-teacher ratios, graduation rates, extracurricular offerings, and community involvement.<h3>What Sets VASD Apart?Academic Excellence</h3>Academic Excellence At the heart of this success is VASD’s focus on academic rigor. From early childhood programs to advanced placement courses at the high school level, students are challenged to reach their highest potential. The district's educators are passionate professionals who employ innovative teaching methods and leverage technology to create engaging learning experiences. Diversity and Inclusion VASD is one of the most diverse school districts in Wisconsin, and it has embraced this as a strength. Programs that celebrate cultural diversity and initiatives that promote equity ensure that all students, regardless of background, feel valued and supported. Strong Community Ties Parents, local businesses, and community members play an active role in the district's success. VASD regularly engages with its stakeholders through open forums, parent-teacher organizations, and partnerships that provide resources and opportunities for students. This collaborative spirit creates an environment where students can thrive. Extracurricular Excellence Beyond academics, VASD offers a robust range of extracurricular activities. From championship-level athletics to award-winning arts programs and student-led clubs, every child has the opportunity to explore their interests and talents. Looking Ahead Being ranked 14th out of Wisconsin’s 400+ school districts is a remarkable achievement, but VASD shows no signs of slowing down. The district continues to invest in its facilities, teachers, and students, including a recent state-of-the-art high school campus designed to foster 21st-century learning.Celebrating the Achievement As the Verona Area School District celebrates this milestone, it’s a moment for the entire community to take pride. Families considering relocating to the Madison area will find VASD an appealing option for its proven commitment to excellence and its welcoming, inclusive environment.Congratulations to VASD for this well-deserved recognition! Here’s to continuing a tradition of excellence and building an even brighter future for the students and families of Verona, Fitchburg, and beyond.

Verona Area School District Earns Accolades

The Verona Area Community Theater (VACT) hosted two well-received musicals last weekend. First up was “Dinosaurs Before Dark”, featuring a talented cast of second through fifth graders who sang and danced their hearts out in this adaptation of the Magic Tree House book series. Following their performance, the curtain rose on “SpongeBob Youth Edition”, starring sixth through eighth graders as the lively residents of Bikini Bottom. This experienced group delivered energy and pizzazz, bringing the characters to life with flair.<a data-mce-href="https://www.vact.org/?utm_source=fitchronafocus.beehiiv.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=fitchrona-focus" href="https://www.vact.org/?utm_source=fitchronafocus.beehiiv.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=fitchrona-focus">Check out VACT and their upcoming performance schedule here</a>.&nbsp;

Verona Area Community Theater Puts on Two Youth Musicals

<figure id="figure-j13xbzynwm3cf3ujd"><img id="j13xbzynwm3cf3ujd" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/121CLYqDPj13GPQ1Ks6s8HZzJlUjw1pqaeU7JE6Bud04agDzjTG6PIHYFGJMqEzR.png" alt="Top view of toys typewriter and gold alphabet beads on grey background written with Subtitles." title="Top view of toys typewriter and gold alphabet beads on grey background written with Subtitles." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>A total of 151 Verona Area High School students were inducted into the National Honors Society (NHS) last week. Students needed to achieve and maintain a 3.60 cumulative GPA, and required a recommendation from a teacher. Each NHS member is required to volunteer 30 hours per year. If you have volunteering opportunities the Fitchrona area, send us an email or instagram DM and the opportunity will be shared with the community.

VASD Inducts Students Into NHS

<figure id="figure-k6n0yjrqrum3cf01x0" class=""><img id="k6n0yjrqrum3cf01x0" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/12vc7bmUBeOdylWBMFm4q1OrSMIRTXJajHgxwuKNUY1tOCzdOPmErvavDnSqRAmY.jpg" alt="Creativity word on paper" title="Creativity word on paper" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 50%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="50%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/12vc7bmUBeOdylWBMFm4q1OrSMIRTXJajHgxwuKNUY1tOCzdOPmErvavDnSqRAmY.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 50%;"></figure>Oak Park Bank’s annual Pumpkin Giveaway event was held at their Fitchburg location. The fun-filled day included picking out free pumpkins, goodie bags, tractor drawn carriage rides, face painting, a bounce house. Bucky badger even made an appearance! The event raised $3,000 for the Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, helping pets to find permanent homes.

Fitchburg's Oak Park Bank Raised Money for Underdog Pet Rescue

The Dane County Dairy Kings played their first ever hockey game this past Saturday. The Dairy Kings are the latest addition to the Great Lakes Hockey league, the nation’s oldest Senior A amateur ice hockey league. While the Dairy Kings did lose, they played against the reigning champs, The Fond du Lac Bears. If you missed the game, there are many more home games left. You can’t beat the price - ages 13 and up - $10 , ages 5-12 - $5, and free for under 5 years! &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Verona Area School District Earns Accolades

Verona Area Community Theater Puts on Two Youth Musicals

VASD Inducts Students Into NHS

Fitchburg's Oak Park Bank Raised Money for Underdog Pet R...

Dane County Dairy Kings First Puck Drop