Help us celebrate Payton Keddell on School Psychology Week! November 9-13, 2026
Our Gibraltar high school sophomores had a great morning touring Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Renard's Cheese, and N.E.W. Industries. It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to see the amazing products made right here in Door County and explore the diverse career opportunities available in our local business community.
Most recently, our primary focus is helping students navigate peer conflicts and every day challenges using a core framework from Character Strong called the Tree of Choices. Learning how to resolve conflicts peacefully and independently is a crucial skill for elementary students. The Tree of Choices gives students a visual step-by-step model to help them slow down, understand their feelings, and make positive decisions when challenges arise.
Thanks to a generous donation from the Ephraim Moravian Church, Mrs. Donohue and Mrs. Petrie will be painting a “Peace Path” out on the blacktop on our playground. It will look similar to the photo.
Consistency between school and home makes a huge difference in helping these skills stick. A printed copy of the Tree of Choices poster will be sent home in your child’s backpack! We strongly encourage you to hang this poster in a visible spot at home- such as on the refrigerator or in a study area.
Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our students grow into confident, respectful, and effective problem-solvers! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about Life Skills lessons or how to support social-emotional growth.
Brooke Petrie, Gibraltar K-6 School Counselor
Gibraltar's Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) invites families to its first Special Interest Forum of the year on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Gibraltar Community Room.
Guest speaker Kari Bauman will lead a conversation on building a mentoring and buddy system for special education families. The goal is to connect families who are new to the special education process with families who have been there, so no one has to figure it out on their own.
All families of students receiving special education or Section 504 services are welcome, along with anyone interested in learning more.
Free child care is provided. Please reserve a spot so we can staff accordingly: https://forms.gle/boJM2hbdXiJ3neQe9
Need an interpreter, materials in another language, or an accessibility accommodation? Contact the Pupil Services office at 920-868-3285 x258.
Questions? Contact Christine Voigtlander, Director of Pupil Services, at cvoigtlander@gibraltar.k12.wi.us.
After the fair, students customized their experience by choosing an official campus tour at one of three fantastic local institutions:
St. Norbert College
UW-Green Bay
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) - Green Bay
It was an incredible day of discovery, questions, and big dreams for the future!
Elementary students experimented with watercolors and ink in their art classes. So unique and beautiful!
Our Pupil Services team had the opportunity to learn from guest speaker Connie Persike (Supportable Solutions) during an engaging session on Reframing Behavior. Together, we explored ways to better understand student behavior, shift our perspectives, and respond with empathy, compassion, and purpose.
We are grateful for Connie’s expertise and for our dedicated Pupil Services staff who continually strive to grow, learn, and make a positive difference in the lives of our students! 💙
Check out this week's events for both Middle and High school athletes.
