Spotlight

The term “Immersion Experience” took on a new meaning for eight of our GHS Panthers and four teachers who spent the week camping as part of the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness Area Backpacking Enrichment Course. This non-credited summer learning trip provided students with an immersive wilderness and multidisciplinary learning opportunity in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

High school content standards in the areas of environmental science, geography, cultural histories, and health and wellness are part of the learning. Students prepared with pre-trip sessions to practice gear use, learn about the natural history of the Porcupine Mountains, pack meals, and get to know their trail group. Their five day/ four night trip included hiking (seven to 10 miles most days), tent and cabin camping. Check out these awe-inspiring photos of their amazing trip.

Congrats to the GHS Class of 2024!

Despite the threat of rain, the Greendale High School Class of 2024 walked across the stage on Gavinski Field to collect their diplomas in the morning on Saturday, June 8, to the cheers of their families and friends. They heard inspiring comments from School Board President Kathleen Wied-Vincent, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Amidzich, Staff Speaker Zachary Geiger, Principal Steve Lodes, as well as the three Valedictorians. Speakers were introduced by the Senior Class Officers. Senior Band Members played the National Anthem, which was also signed by Senior American Sign Language Students. A musical selection was played by Senior Concert Choir and Orchestra Members. Congrats and best wishes to the GHS Class of 2024! See many more photos here: https://tinyurl.com/y5ev75ds. To view a recording of the ceremony, see the Greendale School YouTube page here: https://tinyurl.com/ywb96vac. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Students Help Supply Plant Gift to Our Grads

Students in Ms. Amann and Ms. Kothapalli’s classes at GHS planted 230 plants to give away to our Seniors as a graduation gift -- volunteering in our school garden as part of a lesson about “giving back to the community." These students helped support the vision of Karla Geiger and the Greendale Garden by giving each graduating senior a potted plant to show how they will grow and blossom in their next pathway of life. This has been a tradition here and alumni continue to share stories regarding their precious plants. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Nineteen Students Complete Rigorous PLTW-Biomedical Science Pathway

Congrats to the 19 GHS students who completed the rigorous PLTW-Biomedical Science pathway (our largest cohort to date!). Over the last 4 years these students collaborated and worked through real-world biomedical obstacles and brainstormed tangible solutions. These young adults are about to embark on the next step to enhance their knowledge and help society in a multitude of ways (nursing, neuroscience, engineering, pharmacy, marines, CNA, pre-med). #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Spanish Students Host Elementary Pen Pals

Sra. Kruschke-Alfonso, GHS Spanish classes, and a host of volunteers welcomed elementary pen pals from MPS’s Allen-Field Elementary School. This unique yearly exchange is a cornerstone of this World Language experience. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Culinary Arts & Global Studies Students Collaborate

There was a fun and educational collaboration between the Greendale High School Culinary Arts students and freshmen in Global Studies classes for the social studies unit on the Middle East. Global Studies students were mentored to be able to cook some Middle Eastern food, with the goal being to learn about dietary practices of various cultures and religions of the Middle East and focus on how food brings people together. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Greendale Softball Has a Great Season

Congratulations to the Greendale Softball Team on a great season! Greendale played well against South Milwaukee in the WIAA Regional Round of the State Tournament. The Panthers came up a little short, but have a lot to be proud of this season! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

GHS Students Selected to Create Educational Games in Wisconsin State Fair Program

Congratulations to GHS students Tyler Balota and Charlie Smitsdorff (pictured with teacher advisor John Kozicke) who were two of the four Wisconsin students selected to develop an educational agriculture game as part of the WI State Fair “Calling All Coders” program! Games are designed for kids ages 5-10 and incorporate learning about a Wisconsin agricultural topic. Tyler’s game about maple syrup harvesting is called “Syrup Squad” and the theme of Charlie’s game “Poultry Panic” is backyard chicken keeping. The touchscreen games will be on display in the Discovery Barn at the 2024 State Fair in August. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

2024 Prom Was a Fun and Glamorous Evening

It was a fun and glamorous evening for 300+ Greendale High School juniors and seniors who attended the 2024 Prom in the evening on May 24 with the theme “Under the Lanterns”. The Grand March took place in the GHS gym at 5:00 p.m. Attendees and the court were introduced and the Prom King and Queen were crowned. From there, attendees headed to the Harley-Davidson Museum in downtown Milwaukee for the dinner and dance. (The photos here were taken at the Grand March.) To see many more photos, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/munw3cjb. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

GMS & GHS Buddy Clubs Celebrate the Year With a Service Project

The GMS and GHS Buddy Clubs met for their end-of-year activity and celebration on May 17. Students learned about Mercy Mats and worked on making plaryn (yarn made from cut strips of plastic garbage bags). Volunteers will use the plaryn to crochet mats that are donated to the West Allis Health Department which then distributes the mats to displaced and unhoused persons for use at shelters and to keep them dry and warm when they are outside. The members shared all that they did this year, ideas for next year and are looking forward to next year! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Students & Teacher Recognized for Computer-Related Achievements

Congratulations to GHS students Ava Scheuer, Shayla Pavelchik, Chloe Hyatt, and Genevieve Skibicki (photographed with teacher John Kozicke), who were honored recently at the National Center for Women and Information Technology for their computing-related achievements and interests. All four were honored as individual award winners. NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) uses program elements that spark interest in computing (AspireIT); recognizes and celebrates students; technical aspirations and abilities, as well as the educators who support them (AiC Award Recognitions); and, provides an expansive, supportive network. Find out more about each of these program elements at aspirations.org. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Students Take Calculus Practice Test Saturday May the 4th

Saturday, May the 4th had 21 awesome GHS AP Calculus AB and BC students taking a 3+ hour practice test. Door prizes were awarded from Flour & Sugar Bakery Cafe. May the force be with all these amazing students for their real test Monday, May 13. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Home Building "Career Day" Trip Lets Students Consider a Career in the Trades

GHS students took an inclusive transition field trip to the Home Building Trades Foundation "Career Day" in Menomonee Falls. Students went on tours, spoke to trade professionals, watched demos, and asked questions. Some of the careers that were highlighted were carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, excavation, concrete, drywall, and roofing. It got students thinking about the trades, Youth Apprenticeships, and summer internships available to them! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

French National Honor Society Has New Inductees at GHS!

This year’s National French Honor Society ceremony at GHS for the 6 new inductees included lighting candles that signified the hope for our future learning of cultures and languages, vows to continue using our language knowledge to encourage understanding and friendship across race, religion, and origin...and lots of good food! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

HBS Students Learn on Trip to Marquette University Gross Anatomy Lab

Greendale High School Human Body Systems students took a trip to the Marquette Gross Anatomy Lab April 23 where they learned about human anatomy! They also were able to go to the Medical Laboratory Science Workshop and learn about different testing techniques used in hospitals for diagnosis! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Spanish Students Inducted into the Sociedad Honoraría Hispánica (Spanish National Honor Society)

¡Felicidades!! to the 21 phenomenal Greendale High School Spanish students that were inducted on April 18 as the newest members of the Sociedad Honoraría Hispánica (Spanish National Honor Society). For over the past 11 years, we have recognized exceptional students for their dedication to the study of the Spanish language. We congratulate this elite group of assiduous students who continue to flourish in this targeted language. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

AP Environmental Students Study Impact of Rain on Creek Water Quality

Ms. Hahm’s AP Environmental Science classes went to the creek to take water samples in mid April. They returned later to take samples after a rain. By running the same tests before and after the rain, they were able to see the impact on water quality. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

GHS Has 47 New National Honor Society Members

On Wednesday, April 17, Greendale High School inducted 47 new members into the National Honor Society with an evening Induction Ceremony in the GHS auditorium. Students and family members heard from the 2023-24 Officers, then the Inductees were presented, signed the GHS NHS book and received certificates. At the end of the ceremony, the new members recite the NHS Pledge. The last line says, "...I will maintain and encourage high standards of Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character." Congratulations to these new National Honor Society members! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

GHS Robotics Team GRAFFITI Finished a Successful Season

Greendale High School Robotics Team GRAFFITI had a strong showing at the Seven Rivers Regional robotics tournament in La Crosse recently, finishing in the 4th Place Alliance! GRAFFITI also won the Innovation in Control Award, which recognizes electrical, mechanical, or software innovations that provide unique robot functions. The students used mathematical equations and graphical data to position and control their robot. We appreciate the graduating seniors who participated in their last regional tournament. Congratulations to the entire team on a successful season!

Greendale Peer Leaders Promote Mental Wellness at State Summit

Over 400 students from 45 districts across Wisconsin met Friday, April 12, in Madison and Greendale High School Sources of Strength peer leaders shared and connected with other student groups promoting mental wellness across the state. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

GHS Peer Leaders Share Traits of Positive Friends With Fifth Graders

On Monday, April 8, 11 GHS Sources of Strength peer leaders led a positive friends presentation with the 5th graders at Canterbury. Peer Leaders talked about the 8 strengths and the importance of positive friends. Fifth graders played cups, shared ways someone they know is a positive friend and created puzzle people with traits they have that make them a positive friend and traits that they look for in positive friends. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Choir & Orchestra Students Explore & Learn in Ireland Over Spring Break

Fifty-one Choir and Orchestra students traveled to Ireland over spring break! In addition to touring the beautiful Irish countryside, students performed at St. Canice's Cathedral in collaboration with the Kilkenny Youth Choir, and participated in clinics with world-class musicians Lucy Champion and Gerry O' Connor. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Students Enjoyed a FlexFun Day Before Spring Break

On the Friday before Spring Break, Greendale High School decided to have a little fun with the students during their FLEX period. Here are just a few of the activities the students participated in during their FunFLEX day: cookie decorating, thread bracelet making, a 4-on-4 hoops tourney, and a wintry walk. Orchestra and Choir students who were heading to Ireland to learn and perform during the break, took time with their teachers to do some trip prep. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale

Lieutenant Governor Meets With AP Government & Politics Students

Before Spring Break, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez visited GHS! The Lt. Governor took time to visit students enrolled in Advanced Placement Government and Politics. After a brief introduction, she took the time to answer a range of varied questions from the students. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Hair-Raising Science Lesson!

Check out this hair-raising experience! As part of the Physics electrostatics unit work before Spring Break, Greendale High School students learned about the processes of conduction and grounding in a very "shocking" lesson! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Students Tackle World Issues Debating at Model UN Conference in Madison

Thirteen GHS Seniors attended the Wisconsin High School Model United Nations Conference at UW-Madison on Thursday, March 21. Students took on the roles of Russia, the United Arab Emirates, China and a judge on the International Court of Justice. Students prepare for the WHSMUN Conference by researching real-world global issues including demilitarization, e-commerce, land mine removal, and protection of indigenous rights. Students write position papers, taking on the role of their assigned nation, and participate in a simulation with dozens of other high school students in which they debate, discuss and collaborate to resolve these global problems. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Students Benefit From Orchestra Collaboration

Greendale High School held its first annual side-by-side rehearsal with 7th grade in March! Each 7th grade student shared a music stand with a high school student. Students got to know each other and collaborated to make some great music, and GHS students were able to share feedback with the younger musicians. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Students Try Musical Instrument in Study of Afro-Latinos in Spanish Speaking Countries

Each year during Black History Month, GHS Spanish 3 students learn about the significance of Afro-Latinos in Spanish speaking countries. Our Panthers learn about the history, the food, the art, the music and the dance of our essential influential group of people. Their music learning includes lessons on playing the “Cajón” (the instrument's name comes from the Spanish word meaning “box” or “caja”). Originating in Perú and Africa, the cajón is a percussion instrument made of wood. The musician sits on top of it while simultaneously playing music. Its origin is credited to the enslaved Afro-Peruvians whose ingenious ways produced the historical instrument. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Students Practice Mindfulness While Practicing Spanish Skills

GHS Honors Spanish 4 students are practicing their mindfulness in March! During their unit on Cultivating Self Love and Acceptance, learners honed their Spanish speaking skills by communicating specific instructions on Yoga poses and stretching to their peers using the Present Subjunctive tense. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Senior Night Dinner & a Show Event Was a Hit!

March 14, Greendale High School hosted a “dinner-and-a-show” evening for 280 community senior citizens (a new high attendance for this annual event). For one price, attendees got a tasty dinner served by a crew of hard-working student and adult volunteers, and a ticket to attend a special showing of the GHS Spring Musical ‘Legally Blonde”. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Ability Awareness & Acceptance Months are being observed in Greendale Schools. During March and April, our students are learning the ABCs of Ability Awareness & Acceptance through daily announcements and classroom lessons. During Spread the Word Inclusion week, GHS Buddy Club members shared this read aloud video with their peers during advisory. Check it out!

GHS Celebrates "Spread the Word Inclusion" Week

The week of March 4, GHS celebrated Spread the Word Inclusion Week. There were special announcements and a video shared with all students and staff to promote acceptance, diversity, belonging, and inclusion. A slideshow was shown during lunches that featured disability-related facts and famous people with disabilities. On Friday, students had the opportunity to Pledge for Inclusion and sign the schoolwide banner! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #PledgetoInclude #SpecialOlympicsWisconsin

Students Earn Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Congratulations to our Panthers on their success in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! Quinn S. (pictured with GHS Art Teacher Ms. Merkel) received 2 silver keys. Quinn's artwork is displayed at the Milwaukee Art Museum through March. Shout out to another Panther, Julia G. who received 2 honorable mentions in the contest! The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards recognize student achievement in the visual and literary arts over 28 categories. Submitted works go through a blind judging based on originality, technical skills and development of student voice. #PantherPride #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Students Learning Life-Saving Skills

Greendale High School Health courses had students engaged in the so-important CPR unit in late February. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

PLTW Biomedical Sciences Students Learn About Medical Careers on Hospital Field Trip

At the end of February, our PLTW Biomedical Sciences students contemplating a path into the medical field were able to learn about 12 different careers during a trip to St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital. Students circulated among Physical Therapy, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy and more. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

GHS Students Getting Tasty Results for Their Learning in Foods Classes

Intro to Foods classes at Greendale High School leaped into the Bake for Good program in February. King Arthur Flour Co. awarded students with donated bread-making kits. Kneading skills were developed and it ended up as delicious bread. Students made one loaf for themselves and one to give away in kindness. The more advanced Culinary Arts classes had a date with Steak Teriyaki Stir Fry with Veggies over rice. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

G-Harmony Choir Does Great in ICHSA Competition Quarterfinals

Greendale High School’s G-Harmony Choir did great in the Quarterfinals of The ICHSA (International Championship of High School A Cappella) annual competition, which brings together the best high school A Cappella groups from across the country. (Familiar with the popular movie “Pitch Perfect”? This is the high school version of the competition that the movie is based on.) This was G-Harmony’s first year competing and it was a huge success for GHS G-Harmony to qualify for Quarterfinals! The Great Lakes region of ICHSA is one of the most competitive in the country and G-Harmony was 1 of 50 groups that were accepted to compete in the 5 quarterfinals competitions. (The top 2 out of 10 from each Quarterfinals goes to Semifinals. The winners of the Semifinals compete in New York to be the ICHSA Champions.) These groups perform a 10-minute set of music with only their voices, recreating the sounds of the bands and artists they're covering through creative arrangements and singing styles. Groups choreograph their movements to help tell the story based on the music they're singing. This year, the GHS set was choreographed by student Kennedy Kapocius. G-Harmony scored well and learned a lot from our judge's scores and comments. It was fun to watch the excitement and creativity of the other groups, and they can't wait to see what next year has in store for them! Congrats, Panthers! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Game Day Live! National Champs Celebrated with March of Champions

The 2024 NHSCC Game Day LIVE! Champions from Greendale High School were celebrated with a March of Champions at the school yesterday morning. The March of Champions is a walkthrough of the school by the National Champion students led by the drumline. Nearly 70 GHS students, members of Greendale's Varsity Cheer Team and the Greendale Pep Band, collaborated to compete as the GHS Game Day LIVE! team. The team was named NATIONAL CHAMPIONS in their division at Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) National High School Cheerleading Championships (NHSCC) in Orlando, Florida last weekend. Five teams from around the country qualified to compete at Nationals in the 2024 Game Day LIVE! category. Only in their second year in this category, GHS took down the reigning 4X National Champions. The Game Day LIVE! division combines the efforts of cheerleading and band. It focuses on crowd-leading ability, execution, energy and overall performance to excite the crowd in the stands in support of their school and athletes. We are very proud of our students, coaches, and directors for all of their hard work - being named National Champions is a well-deserved honor! (Photos by: Scott Baxter) #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

GHS Students Go to Madison to Advocate for Robotics Programs Throughout the State

On February 6, eight GHS Robotics students spent the day in Madison attending the FIRST WI State Advocacy conference. After the workshops, the students met with senators and representatives to tell them about GHS Robotics team GRAFFITI and to advocate for state funding for robotics teams across the state. Thank you Panthers for representing GHS and robotics so well! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

PLTW Biomedical Sciences Students Taking on Some Challenging Learning

Our Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science classes were busy in the lab in February. Biomedical Innovation students isolated and amplified bacterial DNA with PCR then loaded samples into gels to be able to determine which type of bacteria is affecting the 'Williams Well'. Students in Principles of Biomedical Science are currently assessing Glucose Tolerance Tests (GTT) and comparing them to Insulin tests in order to diagnose both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Cheer & Pep Band Head to UCA Cheer Nationals

The Greendale High School Cheer Team & Pep Band are traveling to Orlando, FL, to compete in the UCA Cheer Nationals the second weekend of February. Cheer will be competing in Division II - Large Traditional category and will be joined with the Pep Band in the Game Day LIVE Category. February 7, there was a send-off performance for family, friends and community members in the GHS Gym. (The event also included performances by the Elementary and Middle School Cheer Teams.) Best of luck to these 60+ GHS students! Go Panthers!! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

PLTW Biomedical Innovations Students Present Research Findings

In January, Project Lead the Way Biomedical Innovations students concluded their work on their physiological experiment by presenting the posters they created. Each team gathered data and statistically analyzed the results to determine if the null hypotheses of no difference existing between groups was significant. The next time you visit GHS, check out the hallway down from the gym to learn more about what each group concluded. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Poms Have Awesome Showing at Badger State!

Congratulations to the Greendale Poms on their great showing at Badger State. Greendale was named champions in Small Varsity Pom, Game Day Pom, and Small Varsity Kickline! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Club Teaches Members Chess & Wisconsin Card Games

The Greendale High School Chess & Wisconsin Card Game Club met for the first time. Although the first meeting was only Chess, students will also be learning about how to play Cribbage, Euchre, and possibly Sheepshead. They will be holding regular meetings in the new year. (If this is something that your GHS student would like to be involved in, have them see Mr. Dederich.) #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Physics Cardboard Boat Regatta Inspires Learning and Fun

Greendale High School Physics students competed in the 2024 Cardboard Boat Regatta on Thursday, January 11. This fun competition featured 56 teams that built cardboard watercraft secured only with packaging tape and raced them in the GHS swimming pool. By the end of the evening, 29 of these boats sprang leaks, capsized, or sunk. Congratulations go to team Whole Lotta Mass for taking 3rd place, team PhysicPlankton Pirates for taking 2nd place, and team Seal Force 4 for winning the competition! A special thanks is extended to the custodial staff and volunteers who helped make the event a success. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

GHS American Sign Language (ASL) 3 and 4 students performed these holiday favorites on video. The messages showcase their learning and skill in this world language course.

Marching Band Drumline Goes on Recruiting Trip to GMS

Our Greendale High School Marching Band Drumline traveled to Greendale Middle School recently on a recruiting trip to perform for our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade percussion students. Both the middle school and high school students had a blast playing drumline exercises together and getting to know their future section members! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Football Players & Families Help Community With "Panthers Give Back" Initiative

It is a tradition that when Greendale Football holds their season-ending banquet, they also hold their "Panthers Give Back" initiative. This year, the football players and families held a successful collection of toiletry items for Robyn's Nest. This organization is a resource for children and youth in foster care and their caregivers. In many cases, children and youth who enter foster care do not have these basic needs items when they are placed in a foster home. Robyn's Nest works to ensure that these needs can be met. Thank you to our football families for their effort in supporting this cause. Well done, Panthers! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Chem Students Write Net Ionic Equations on New White Boards, Gain Better Collaboration

AP and College Credit in High School Chemistry students at GHS worked in small groups to practice writing net ionic equations. Students utilized their new rolling whiteboards made available by classroom funds supplied by the UW-Oshkosh CAPP program. Using this method allowed the teacher and the class to more easily see the thinking and give each other feedback. This process is an important aspect of learning in "Varsity" Chem! #LearnGrowEngageGreendal

Students Celebrate Computer Science Education Week

In honor of Computer Science Education Week in early December, on Monday, Greendale High School Computer Science students went to the Middle School to collaborate with 8th graders in Infotech. Tuesday to Thursday, students from other high school classes and staff members visited Computer Science Essentials to test out apps the students have made and hear them talk about the development process. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Students Boost Creativity at Art Museum Conference

On December 4, some Greendale students in grades 5-12 had the chance to attend the Milwaukee Art Museum's "The Art of Writing: Young Authors and Artists Conference". At this event, young writers and artists came together, united by their passion for creative expression. The day begins with a museum tour, seeking pieces that resonate with their soul. Using the workshop model to create their story, writers received invaluable feedback from their peers. Artists crafted their art in various mediums and had the benefit from constructive input from peers and professionals. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Intro to Foods Classes Baked Bread to Share

Intro to Foods classes at Greendale High School participated in a program "Bake for Good" by King Arthur Flour Company. They were awarded the flour and kits to bake 2 loaves of bread per student. Each student baked one for themselves and one for a person they were grateful for and/or to give as an unexpected gift of kindness to another. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

GHS Theatre Presents Fall Musical "Songs for a New World"

GHS Theatre presents its Fall Musical, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, a musical revue by Jason Robert Brown. GHS's Fall Musical is an added opportunity for students to be in a musical, and is the follow up to our successful Fall Play, ALMOST, MAINE. Join us at GHS Thursday, November 30, at 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 1, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 2, at 2:00 p.m. All tickets are General Admission and available at the door. $9 for Adults, $6 for Students/Seniors. This show is family-friendly and runs about 90 minutes plus intermission. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

ASL Students Help Out in the Community

On Sunday, November19, five Greendale High School ASL (American Sign Language) students volunteered their time at Water Tower View apartments to help Deaf residents decorate for the holidays. Students also interacted with UWM interpreter training program students. Our GHS students got a glowing report! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Band Holds Community Preview Concert Before Heading to NYC

On the sunny, 50-degree Saturday, November 18, at 1:00 p.m., the 19-time State Champion Greendale Marching Band held a Community Preview Concert as a final tune-up before they head out to New York City to march in the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®! Greendale High School's Gavinski Stadium was PACKED with family and community members who came to cheer on the Band who will soon perform on the national stage. They showed off their marching skills by doing a couple laps on the stadium's running track, and then showcased the performance they will do on the star in front of Macy's for the New York spectators as well as TV audiences across the country. It is unknown at this time where Greendale will be in the parade lineup so be sure to tune in to watch the parade broadcast ON NBC (Channel 4) beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. We're so proud of this talented, hard-working group of 200+ students and wish them luck as they represent Greendale and Wisconsin and make memories to last a lifetime! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Buddy Club Bakes Cookies for Soldiers

Greendale Schools Buddy Club members met in mid November to bake cookies for soldiers. The Buddy Club focuses on kindness, inclusion, acceptance, and belonging. With the support of students with and without disabilities, they were able to make over 50 dozen cookies. A wireless power link was used to have the students operate the mixer. Our soldiers won't be disappointed! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Choir Members Sing at Ceremony for Veterans

The Greendale Public Library held a Veterans Day ceremony and patriotic music was provided by members of the Greendale High School Choir. Veterans were presented with Quilts of Honor and the guest speaker was U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Shawn Dennik. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

G-Harmony to Compete at ICHSA Quarterfinals!

G-Harmony, Greendale High School's a cappella group, was invited to compete in the ICHSA Quarterfinals this year! They'll be performing on Saturday, February 10, at Oak Creek High School. Ticket information will be shared when available. Congrats and best of luck, Panthers! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Students Learn Hands-On About 30+ Trades Careers at Fair

Some Greendale High School students attended the Southwest Consortium Trades Show at Whitnall High School November 15. This annual fair has demonstrations and hands-on activities from over thirty Trades Fields. Employment, education and post-secondary opportunities are covered. This was a great opportunity for any student who is thinking about a career in the Construction/Skilled Trades field. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

ASL Students Visit Third Graders to Teach Them About Sign Language

Six Greendale High School ASL 3 students visited Canterbury to talk to the 3rd graders about American Sign Language. The 3rd graders have been learning about body systems and just finished a section on the ear. GHS students taught them some signs and answered all their questions about ASL and the Deaf Community. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Cheer Team Welcomes Veterans Returning From Honor Flight

For the second year in a row, the Greendale Cheer Team got the honor of being a part of the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. The Team welcomed back veterans from over the decades as they returned home from Washington D.C. to the Mitchell International Airport. The girls got the opportunity to talk with Veterans and their families afterwards as they learned more about the service that many of these veterans put forth for their country. Thank you Veterans! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Fall Student Athletes Participate in Day of Service

Greendale High School Fall Sport Student-Athletes are giving back to Greendale by participating in a Day of Service. In late fall, hundreds of student athletes joined by coaches and Athletic Department staff members worked to clean athletic spaces, picked up garbage outside throughout the entire campus, and organized team equipment for the next year. Many hands make for light work, and we can not thank these students enough! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Girls Swim Team Has Incredible Season!

The Greendale High School Girls Swim Team has had an incredible season so far! Greendale placed 1st in the Woodland Conference Relays. Then at the WIAA Sectionals, they qualified in the following events for the WIAA State Championship: Chloe - 100 Fly & 100 Back. Hannah - 200 Free and 500. Nikolina - 500. Relay Team: (Chloe, Izzy, Nikolina, Hannah) - 400 Free Relay & Relay Team: (Bailey, Hannah, Chloe, Nikolina) 200 Medley Relay. They now compete November 10 in the State Championships @ Waukesha South High School! Swimming events begin at 5:00 p.m. Good Luck Panthers! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Girls Volleyball Has Impressive Season & Playoff Run

After an impressive regular season, the Greendale High School Girls Volleyball Team made a deep run into the WIAA Playoffs this Fall! The Girls were crowned as WIAA Regional Champions after playing some of their best volleyball of the season and pulling the upset at Westosha Central in the Regional Final. Their season later came to an end at Racine Horlick in the WIAA Sectional round. Great season Greendale! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Boys Soccer Pulls Out Dramatic Sectional Semi-Final Win

Greendale High School Boys Soccer had an incredible season this Fall! The soccer team finished the season as WIAA Regional Champions and WIAA Sectional Runners-Up. They won the Sectional Semi-Final in dramatic fashion being tied 2-2 at the end of regulation, remaining tied during both the 1st and 2nd over times, and then walking off the field as winners after breaking the tie with 14 penalty kicks (13-12). Congratulations on a great season Panthers! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

GHS Students Appreciate the Staff & Post About It!

This Fall the Greendale Athletics Instagram account challenged the high school students to choose a Staff Member to recognize in a Staff Appreciation post! Students who chose to participate submitted a google form with a Staff Members Name and reason why the student chose them for this honor. The student then submitted a photo to be shared on the @greendale_athletics instagram story. All of those who participated earned a FREE Greendale Panther T-Shirt for taking the time to recognize someone! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Choir Students Participate in Choral Festival at UW-Eau Claire

Eight students from the Greendale High School Choir program were selected to participate in UW-Eau Claire's Clearwater Choral Festival in October. After attending the A Cappella concert on Friday evening, our students spent all day on Saturday rehearsing with 280 other high school singers from Wisconsin and Minnesota. They prepared 4 pieces, worked with two professors on campus, watched the collegiate ensembles perform, and participated in the finale concert. They also enjoyed catching up with some Greendale alums who performed for them over the weekend! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

GHS Varsity Football Has a Great Season

Greendale High School Varsity Football finished the season taking 3rd Place in the Woodland Conference this year. Their 6-3 record qualified them to be a part of the 2023 W.I.A.A. Football Playoffs. Greendale hosted Stoughton in Level 1 of the Playoffs here at Greendale. The Panthers played hard, but ended up dropping to a tough opponent. Congratulations on a great season Greendale! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Culinary Arts Students Put on Awesome Cupcake Wars

Greendale High School's Culinary Arts students had a lot of fun in this year’s very-well-done version of Cupcake Wars. Many staff members, including Principal Steve Lodes and Superintendent Dr. Kim Amidzich, were honored to be tasting judges and voted for the winners. The winners for Best Tasting Cupcake were IT (in Culinary Arts) and Tropical Island (in Baking and Pastry Arts). There were also winners in Best Artistic Display (Monsters, Inc., and LORAX), Most Innovative and Unique Design (IT and LORAX), Best Cupcake Design Related to Theme (Monsters, Inc. and Tropical Island), Great Work (Best Vanilla Cupakes and Halloween) and Honorable Mention (Batman and Pumpkin Patch). All the students' Culinary efforts in this contest were noteworthy and tasty. Congrats! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

"Women in STEM" Leads Team to First Place Finish at Robotics Scrimmage

Congratulations to the GHS Robotics “Women in STEM” drive team who led team GRAFFITI to a first place finish at the late October robotics scrimmage in Muskego! This was the inaugural TWIST event (Together Women in STEM Thrive), bringing together 18 teams from Wisconsin and Illinois to compete with all-female drive teams. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Boys Volleyball Fought Hard at the W.I.A.A. Regionals

The Greendale High School Boys Volleyball Team traveled to South Milwaukee in October as they competed in their W.I.A.A. Regionals. The Panthers fought hard and played tough but came up short against a tough Rocket Team. We look forward to what the season has in store for them next year. Great Season Panthers! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Greendale’s Marketing Students Shine in Whitewater Competition!

With over 100 students from five area high schools participating at UW-Whitewater’s marketing competition in October, Greendale High School DECA members came out ON TOP! These DECA members competed in academic business competitions including a written marketing exam, a team hospitality role play, and role play competitions in sports and entertainment marketing and principles of marketing. With the role plays, students were given certain business scenarios and they had to present their ideas to a judge answering additional questions. Overall, Greendale DECA had 27 students competing at UW-Whitewater with 14 DECA members coming back with medals. A total of 19 medals were awarded to Greendale DECA members. Mr. Andy Muszytowski is the DECA Advisor and business and marketing teacher at Greendale High School.  He is in his fourth year at Greendale and 36th year overall at the high school level. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Sources of Strength Ambassadors Train to Bring Messages of Hope & Health

Greendale High School's Sources of Strength Peer Ambassadors (over 70 strong) attended a training in early October as they launched into a year-long campaign to create positive messaging and events to bring hope, health, and strength to GHS -- improving student wellness and support, sense of belonging, and school climate. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

GHS Junior Creates Outdoor Courtyard/Learning Space as Eagle Scout Project

Greendale High School celebrated the opening of its new Courtyard/Outdoor Learning Space with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. This beautiful, new space, which was formerly an unused open-air grass area in the interior of the high school, was built as an Eagle Scout project by GHS Junior Nick Galusha. Nick worked tirelessly to plan, organize funding and resources and see his vision come to fruition. The space features a cement patio with a covered pergola that is wired for sound and visual electronics. Picnic benches, walkways from school doors, and surrounding grassy areas enhance the Courtyard. It has now become a dynamic outdoor learning space for classes of all kinds and can also serve as a gathering place for events and student activities. We are grateful to Nick and for all the staff and community partners that made this possible. Congratulations to Nick on the impressive project and on achieving his Eagle Scout designation! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Panther Spirit Is on Display at Homecoming Football Game

On Friday, September 15, 2023, Greendale High School Varsity Football Team took on South Milwaukee High School in Greendale's Homecoming football game. Choir students sang the National Anthem. There were performances by the GHS Cheer Team, Poms (and Guy Poms) and the Marching Band. The names of the members of the Homecoming Court were read. The Greendale students showed lots of spirit cheering on their team to a 40-31 victory over SMHS. (The dance was held on Saturday.) #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

GHS Inducts Its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022

In a joyful ceremony at Greendale High School on Friday, September 8, GHS inducted its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 in front of administration, staff, coaches, family and friends! Members of the new class include former GHS athletes Callie Givens, Class of 2007; Sarah (Dorrington) Holland, Class of 2001; and Meghan (McGlocklin) Lodes, Class of 1993. The Greendale Village Club, Inc. was honored as a Friend of GHS Athletics. (Induction of the 2022 Hall of Fame class was originally postponed due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.) The inductees were also recognized at the Varsity Football Game that evening. The Athletic Hall of Fame display is now located inside the vestibule of the new GHS athletic entrance off the lower parking lot. Congratulations to the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Good News from GHS 2022-2023

GHS Students & Teachers Hike the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness

Greendale High School Teachers Ms. Hahm, Ms. Dawe-Crahen & Mr. Geiger took a small group of GHS students to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for a 5-day, 4-night hike and camping trip in late June after school was out for the summer. Their goal was to hike 7 to 10 miles per day, each carrying a 30-lb backpack. They camped in a new site each night. The students and teachers report they battled rain storms, swarms of insects and wet socks but also saw some amazing sights and learned a lot about themselves and nature. They made some great memories that will last a lifetime! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Graduation Ceremony Celebrates GHS Class of 2023!

Greendale High School Class of 2023 walked across the stage on Gavinski Field to collect their diplomas on a beautiful Saturday, June 10, to the cheers of their families and friends. They heard comments from School Board President Kathleen Wied-Vincent, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Amidzich, Staff Speaker Benjamin Hubing, Principal Steve Lodes, a selected member of the senior class, as well as the four Valedictorians. Speakers were introduced by the Senior Class Officers. Senior Band Members played the National Anthem, which was also signed by Senior American Sign Language Students. A musical selection was played by Senior Concert Choir and Orchestra members.

Congrats GHS Class of 2023! To see all the photos, use this url: https://tinyurl.com/yjfft7km. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

PLTW Biomedical Sciences Students Earn Their White Coats

These Greendale High School seniors received their “white coats” after completing all four classes in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences pathway. Congratulations, students, and thank you to their instructors: Ms. Welsch and Ms. Holschbach! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

GHS 2018 Grad Shares Insight on Actuarial Science & UW-Madison

Kelly Hanlon, 2018 Greendale High School graduate (and recent UW-Madison graduate), visited GHS AP Statistics and AP Calc classes at the end of May to talk about Actuarial Science as a career and her experiences at UW-Madison. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

AP Psych Students Implement Experiments for Final Project

As a final project to apply their learning, students in AP Psychology have designed experiments, gotten approval for their designs from our GHS Institutional Review Board, and are now implementing their experiments with students and staff as subjects. Students have 3 class days in the library or conference rooms to collect data. For their final grade, the groups will analyze their data, draw conclusions, and present those conclusions and reflections on the process to the class. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

ASL Students Practice Their Skills While Volunteering in the Community

Greendale High School American Sign Language (ASL) students volunteered twice in late May. First with the group Hear Wisconsin at Stepping Stones Horse Farm and also at Water Tower View Adult Living. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Girls Softball Raises $2000+ for American Cancer Society

The GHS Girls Softball Team and Families hosted a Strike out Cancer Fundraiser during the JV & Varsity Softball Games May 16 against New Berlin Eisenhower. The event consisted of Raffles, a Bake Sale, Concessions and fun for all ages. This group raised over $2,000.00 for the American Cancer Society in one evening. Thank you to all the Athletes, Parents and Coaches who made this event a huge success! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Fifteen Students Inducted Into Spanish National Honor Society

GHS World Language teachers have recognized exceptional students for their dedication to the study of the Spanish language for over a decade. In May, 15 Panthers were inducted into the Sociedad Honoraría Hispánica (Spanish National Honor Society) with great honor and distinguished pride by their teachers and the school administration. Congratulations to this elite group of students who continue to flourish in this targeted language! #PantherPride #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Congrats to Student Who Will Graduate From Partner School With Manufacturing/Trades Certifications

Greendale High School is proud of Joaquin Humm for his pending graduation from GPS, a partner school that allows students to take a manufacturing/trades pathway through the last one or two years of high school. He not only earned many certifications in just one year, but he also was a keynote speaker at the end-of-the-year breakfast that Mr. Lodes and his guidance counselor Ms. Matlock attended. He also has already secured full-time employment with his mentor company via the GPS program! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Some AP Calculus Students Do Extra Exam Prep on Saturdays!

At 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays, some students from AP Calculus AB spent their mornings with Ms. Hulett taking practice tests in order to prepare just a little bit more for their AP exam. The tests consist of two sections of multiple choice and two sections of free response which take around 3.5 hours to complete. Now that is some dedication - teacher and students alike! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

GHS Theatre's FOOTLOOSE! Nominated for 29 Jerry Awards Including Outstanding Musical!

Congratulations to Greendale High School Theatre's production of FOOTLOOSE! GHS Theatre was nominated for 29 Jerry Awards, including Outstanding Musical! Winners will be announced the second week of May and all winners will be recognized at the Jerry Awards Show at the Overture Center in Madison on June 11, 2023. Congrats GHS Theatre! 29 NOMINATIONS! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Project Lead the Way Human Body Systems Students Go to Marquette University Gross Anatomy Lab

Students in the Project Lead the Way Human Body Systems (HBS) class at Greendale High School took a field trip to the Marquette University Gross Anatomy Lab. In the lab, students viewed anatomical structures in cadavers, guided by Marquette University students. This was a great opportunity for students to see many structures they have learned about in PLTW classes, like the heart, the brachial plexus, and a variety of muscles and blood vessels. Some students even chose to hold a brain! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Students Working on Building Social Skills Without Devices in Advisory

In Ms. Amann’s Advisory on Fridays they focus on fun and choice activities that build social skills, creativity, challenges, etc... while NOT being on devices. They try to go outside and enjoy fresh air and nature. This group of 12th graders really know how to build relationships! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Forensic Students Do Very Well at State Tournament

Three Greendale High School Forensic students went to the WISDAA state tournament on a recent weekend and did very well. Congratulations to Advisor Diamond Arechavala and the state competitors shown here (two earned gold medals and one earned silver). #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Orchestra Preparing for a Great Spring Concert

The Greendale High School Philharmonic Orchestra is working on some challenging music for their spring concert on May 24 at 7:00 p.m. One interesting piece utilizes col legno, which is an instruction to strike the string with the stick of the bow across the strings. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Computer Science Students Use Project-Management Strategy in Building Parks

Greendale High School Students in PLTW (Project Lead The Way): Computer Science Essentials practiced applying Scrum, an agile project management strategy, to building public parks with a group. This strategy proved especially helpful to plan out who was responsible for what and incorporate feedback for individual park elements as it became available. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Oceanography Students Discover Albatross From Pacific Eat a Lot of Plastic

Mrs. Levas' Oceanography class at Greendale High School dissected Albatross Boluses (undigestible stomach contents similar to owl pellets) from the Midway Atoll, a small island in the middle of the Northern Pacific Ocean. They unfortunately found many pieces of plastic and fishing line, and compared the mass of plastic to natural items like squid beaks. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Construction Students Create Gaga Ball Pit on College Park's Playground

Collaboration between the GHS Construction class and the Greendale Education Foundation led to a new feature on the College Park playground this spring! Mr. Rob Price and his students installed a new Gaga Ball pit on the blacktop at College Park. The GEF’s generous donation of materials, along with the construction prowess of our students, is much appreciated by the College Park learning community!

Gaga Ball is a newer, relatively inclusive, variant of dodgeball, the classic playground sport. Players slap or hit the ball, aiming to hit other players at or below the knees. If you’re hit, you’re out. The last player in the pit is the winner. The students are already enjoying it! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Students Learn All Facets of Business in Entrepreneurial Workshop!

The WMC (Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce) sponsored a Mini-Business World, a one-day entrepreneurial workshop for Mr. Muszytowski's Intro to Business & Marketing students and DECA members at Greendale High School in late April. Forty-three of our students formed businesses, developed a product concept, prototypes, promotions, finances, and operations, and then learned what it would take to pitch their idea to investors. Students were highly engaged, focused, and delivered some great ideas including a fashion app, solar-powered drones, new tech devices, new foods, and eco-friendly products. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Forty-Five GHS Students Join National Honor Society in Special Ceremony

Wednesday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Greendale High School Auditorium, 45 GHS students had the honor of participating in the National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony. Established in 1921, the NHS was created to recognize and foster academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to good citizenship. Scholarship, leadership, character, and service are the four pillars of this organization, and students who are invited and accepted into NHS are required to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and volunteer for at least 50 hours each year through their school, church, or community. Congratulations to these students! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

GHS Robotics Wraps Up a Productive, Successful Season

GHS Robotics wrapped up its 2022-23 season in March with FIRST Robotics Competition tournaments in Milwaukee and La Crosse. In Milwaukee, GRAFFITI took home the Imagery Award, which celebrates attractiveness in engineering and outstanding visual aesthetic integration of machine and team appearance. The award recognizes that a team’s theme is supportive of the FIRST Core Values. GRAFFITI’s team name is also its mission statement: Greendale Robotics Advocating for FIRST and Inspiring Tomorrow’s Innovators. This season, in addition to designing, building, and programming their robot for competition, students mentored FIRST LEGO League teams and did Robotics Read-Alouds in Greendale Schools, created and assembled hundreds of bilingual STEM kits, demoed their robot throughout the community, and advocated to state legislators for increased robotics funding. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

ASL Students Learn to Communicate Travel Plans With No-Voice Activity

American Sign Language 2 students at Greendale High School recently traveled on “ASL Airlines” in March before Spring Break. This was a no-voice activity where students had to interview fellow travelers about their travel plans. There was even in-flight beverage and snack service! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Dinner-and-a-Show Evening for Area Seniors Was a Hit!

On the evening of March 16, Greendale High School hosted a “dinner-and-a-show” evening for 264 community senior citizens (a new high attendance for this annual event). For one price, attendees got a full pasta dinner served by a crew of hard-working student and adult volunteers, and a ticket to attend a special showing of the GHS Spring Musical ‘Footloose’. The dinner and the show both received many compliments! Special thanks goes out to ALL the volunteers, especially GHS Varsity Cheer and Buddy Club. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Art Students Practice Skills With Snow Sculpture Project

GHS Art students used their learning to create these interesting snow sculptures during the March 10 snow day. Their creativity showed in their amazing designs. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Students Participating in Math League Competition Get Pie Raffle on Pi Day

To celebrate Pi Day 2023 (3.14), GHS students attending the Math Club participated in the Wisconsin Math League or the Continental Math League contests. These math scholars received a raffle ticket for a pie giveaway at lunch! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Student Activities Highlight Sources of Strength!

GHS students had an opportunity tryout their Sources of Strength during a Choice Flex Advisory sponsored by the schools Sources of Strength Peer Leaders. Three Sources of Strength were utilized during the day's activities: Positive Friends, Healthy Activities, and Positive Mentors.

GHS staff members, with creative and unique hobbies, hosted students in their classrooms and students selected an activity to engage in. The period included activities like painting, Zumba, Karaoke, knitting, Yoga, mystery solving, chess and others! 

Pops Concerts Showcase GSD Fine Arts Talent

The Greendale High School Night at the Pops concerts this year were a big hit! It was a great day celebrating the huge amount of talent we have in our fine arts programming. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Sports & Entertainment Marketing Class Fantasy Football Champs Crowned

First semester Sports & Entertainment Marketing classes at GHS learned about management and marketing of a pro-football team in a different country in the year 2035 through a comprehensive fantasy football project. Students were split into semester-long teams, conducted research on the city and country’s demographics, culture and history; developed a marketing plan featuring team names, logos/branding, merchandising, concessions, stadium services, and other aspects of running a pro team. Collaboration, communication, and teamwork, plus mastery of college-level material was necessary for success in this project.

The student groups placed their “NFL International Division” teams in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Cape Town, Milan, Madrid, Istanbul, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Amsterdam. Each team had to draft a letter to the National Football League requesting to be admitted into the league as a new franchise. These groups had to manage the ups and downs of a football season drafting players and dealing with injuries, trades, and pick-ups. Additionally, students had to manually score their games (looking at data, numbers, and knowing how to use it) while cooperatively working with the opposing teams. Congratulations to the Dubai Golden Falcons (Hour 1) who edged the Madrid Ibex (Hour 3), 91-87, in the International Football League Championship. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Poms Represent Greendale at Badgerette Disney All-Star Tour in Orlando

After being named “Best in the Midwest” earlier this year, the Greendale High School Poms received an invite to the 2023 Badgerette Disney All-Star Tour in Orlando. When they were there in February, the team participated in private dance classes, had rehearsals with 220 other Pom Athletes from throughout the country and participated in a Magic Kingdom Night Parade. Way to represent Greendale, Panthers! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Former Student Returns to Talk at Dual-Credit Video Production Class

GHS Class of 2019 alumnus Tyler Wrightsman visited the GHS eProduction class in late February. Wrightsman helped instructor Dan Kallenberger talk through the many different cameras used in video production today. The students had the opportunity to try out each camera at the end of class. New this semester, this dual-credit video production class offered at GHS provides students with MATC credit upon successfully completing the semester. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Biomed Students Complete Diabetes Diagnosis Lab

Ms. Holschbach’s PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences students completed a diabetes diagnosis lab in mid February to collect three patients’ GTT data and insulin levels. With these, they were able to make data-based conclusions on whether an individual is maintaining glucose levels through negative feedback. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Robotics Team Member Lobby State Legislators for Increased Funding for Robotics League

Eight Greendale High School robotics team members attended the FIRST WI Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in Madison in February. They learned about the legislative process and STEM advocacy and then spent the afternoon meeting with legislators to advocate for increased funding for the WI DPI Robotics League Participation Grant. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Biomedical Innovations Students Used Experiments to Generate Data for Poster Presentations

The Greendale High School Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Innovations students planned and carried out experiments in early February. Students identified a research question that would be able to generate data to determine the statistical significance between two groups of peers. Each group collected data and then analyzed it before creating a poster to convey and share their findings. Biomedical Innovators then presented as a team the posters that they created. The project allowed students to master the PLTW framework standards, including developing a testable hypothesis, designing an experimental protocol that evaluates its validity, and communicating the findings of an experiment in oral and written (including digital) format. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Cheer & Pep Band to Compete at Cheer Nationals in New Game Day LIVE Category

This year’s GHS Varsity Cheer Team has worked in direct collaboration with the GHS Pep Band, and together they have qualified for the ‘UCA Nationals - Game Day LIVE’ category at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida, February 10-12. The Cheer Team has also once again qualified with their traditional Stunt Routine as well. Coach Zamjahn has led the way in this new venture along with Band Director Tom Reifenberg. The Cheer Team and 40 Pep Band Members will perform a Cheer Game Day Routine that is performed to LIVE Pep Band music.

We wish these students well as they represent GHS, the Greendale community and Wisconsin at the UCA Championship! Greendale compete in Semi-Finals on Saturday, February 11. Game Day LIVE is at 7:39 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone) and DII Large Varsity is at 9:29 p.m. Sign up for a month of Varsity TV to be able to watch the livestream of the competition. Go get 'em, Panthers! (Photo here is from the Game Day LIVE Send Off at GHS February 6.) #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Congrats Tina Zamjahn Wisconsin Cheer Coach of the Year 2023!

A huge crowd turned out in the GHS main gym February 6 for the Cheer and Band Nationals Send Off and to honor Greendale Varsity Cheer Coach Tina Zamjahn who has been named the Wisconsin Association of Cheer/Pom Coaches, Inc. (WACPC) 2023 Wisconsin Cheer Coach of the Year! Coach Zamjahn has been the Head Coach at Greendale High School for the past 40 Years. During her tenure at GHS the Varsity Cheer Team has Won 13 WACPC State Championships, qualified for Nationals 16 times and placed as one of the top teams in the nation multiple times.

Aside from parents of current cheerleaders and band members, there were many cheer alumni and former cheer parents in attendance at this special event, which saw performances by the elementary and middle school Junior Panther Cheer Teams and Varsity Cheer With Pep Band in their new Game Day LIVE performance. Congratulations, Tina, on this well-deserved honor! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

GHS Robotics Team Reads to Elementary Students on Day Off

The ever-industrious GHS Robotics team had a great day reading robotics books to all of the 5K-2nd grade classes in the Greendale Schools. Team members visited 24 classes at Canterbury, College Park, and Highland View schools on a January day off for GHS students! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Alumni Studying to Be a High School Teacher Helps Out in Science Class

When Science Teacher Julie Hahm lost her voice in mid January, she got creative and brought in GHS alumni Dylan Schuster (Class of 2020) to assist for the day. Dylan is studying to be a high school math teacher at St. Norbert and his help was both fun and appreciated. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Former Biomed Students Return to Share Insights With Current Students

Exciting 2023 Cardboard Boat Regatta a Big Success!

Greendale High School physics students competed in the 2023 Cardboard Boat Regatta on Thursday, January 12. This fun competition featured sixty-two teams that built cardboard watercraft secured only with packaging tape and raced them in the GHS swimming pool. By the end of the evening, thirty-nine of these boats sprang leaks, capsized, or sunk. Congratulations go to team GHS Beagle (J. Bauer, N. Hajdarevic, L. Spata, L. Trentadue) for taking 4th place, team Yellow Submarines (G. Adamavich, J. Battikha, G. Danford, E. Xiong) for taking 3rd place, team Speedy Sirens (P. Henning, J. Hying, E. Joo, C. Sibila) for taking 2nd place, and team Feeling Nauti (shown here) (T. Filetti, N. Huffman, A. Scheuer, B. Wimmer) for winning the competition. A special thanks is extended to the custodial staff and volunteers who helped make the event a success. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

GHS DECA Students Bring Home Multiple Medals in January Competition

Marketing Students/DECA Members Showcase Their Talents: Ten Greendale students participated and seven came back with medals at a DECA competition in early January. More than 500 students from 24 Southeastern Wisconsin high schools competed in 28 individual and team events. Congratulations to these GHS students.  

• EJ Kuster, a senior marketing student, took 1st Place in the Sports Marketing Individual Series. EJ won medals in the Marketing Comprehensive Exam and Role Play #2. EJ now qualifies for the Wisconsin DECA State Career Development Conference to be held in Lake Geneva in March!

• Carter Bartz, a senior, brought home four medals at the competition including a 4th place medal in the Economics Written Event. Carter competed in the Marketing Communications series and earned medals in the Comprehensive Marketing Written Exam and in a Business Role Play. Overall, Carter took his final medal being named a Series Finalist.

• Irina Ho and Megha Muralidharan, both juniors, teamed up taking several medals including being named series finalists in the Business Law & Ethics Team Series!

• Olivia Riester and Alaina Wilkinson, both seniors, earned several medals, even scoring a perfect score in their team role-play event. Olivia and Alaina were also recognized as series finalists in the Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Event.

• Annamarie Murphy, a junior Marketing student, took a medal in the Quick Service Restaurant Marketing Series. Annamarie nearly took a series finalist medal, too. 

DECA is a professional career and technical student organization giving its members opportunities to compete in academic competitions with the privilege of representing their schools at the state and international conferences. DECA also provides its members leadership and community service opportunities as well. DECA is in more than 120 high schools in Wisconsin. DECA has been in Wisconsin since 1965 and in the US since the 1940’s. Mr. Andy Muszytowski is the Marketing Teacher and DECA Advisor at Greendale High School. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Marching Band Heads to Snowy Field to Tape a Segment for Local Holiday Special

Following the Greendale High School Band’s annual holiday concert, a good portion of the Marching Band headed out to our snow-covered stadium to film a segment for the upcoming Channel 12 Season to Celebrate holiday special. It was a ton of fun! The show will air on December 21 at 7 p.m. Here is some really awesome drone footage! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40-4rU9bzqo #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Performances by Choirs and Orchestras Showcase Students' Musical Talents

Our Greendale High School Choirs and Orchestras put on a fine show in mid December, including the traditional community rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus. In addition, students in the choirs caroled down at Dickens of a Village on Broad Street, and G-Harmony traveled to Tuckaway Country Club for a performance for the Greendale Women's Club. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Class of 2027 Checking Out All GHS Has to Offer

The future GHS Class of 2027 got to see what GHS has to offer at Freshman Transition Night 12/13. Greendale’s 8th grade students and their families turned out in force for this event. The event began with a Co-Curricular Fair, which allowed students to check out all of the clubs, sports, and activities that they can get involved in at GHS. Following the Co-Curricular Fair, administrators, counselors and staff shared a presentation in the auditorium. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Final Pathways Panel Informs Juniors & Seniors About Construction & Trades

In a Greendale High School Advisory Period in early December, GHS held its final Pathways Panel for 11th and 12th graders, with this session’s topic being Construction and Trades. Over 50 students had the opportunity to hear and ask questions of the following professionals: John Bly, Entrepreneur, Contractor (and former GHS counselor); Dan Gnadt, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Consultants, Inc. (and GHS alum!); and Jason Cyborowski, Owner, J&J Contractors. Thanks so much to these professionals for taking the time with our students as they consider their post-high school paths! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Panthers Give Back Initiative for Football Donates Diapers & Wipes

On December 4, the football banquet was held at GHS. As part of our Panthers Give Back initiative for football, the families and players were asked to bring diapers and wipes to the banquet to donate to the Milwaukee Diaper Mission. We are so thankful for the large number of families who chose to participate and help our local families and children in need. Thank you, Panther Football Family, for your generosity! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

High School Computer Science Students Do Activity With 8th Graders and Share Insight

One of the High School Computer Science classes came to the Middle School in mid December to do a digital escape room with the 8th Grade Info Tech classes. The 8th graders were partnered up with a high schooler for the activity and had an opportunity to ask questions about the high school and the Computer Science classes available to them. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

GHS Students Win First District Congressional App Challenge!

Congratulations to Evie Skibicki, Cole Bucek, and Riess Steinman for being selected as the winning team of the 2022 First District Congressional App Challenge! In a presentation ceremony on Friday, December 9, they were able to share their winning app, Brain Food: Nutri Quiz with the sponsoring Congressman Bryan Steil. This is the second year in a row that the First District Congressional App Challenge winners were from GHSl! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

ASL Students Did Some Learning and Had Fun Around World Cup

Students in Greendale High School's American Sign Language levels 3 and 4 broke into the eight groups of the World Cup in early December. They competed in presentations, stories, and voice interpretation -- and also did some hand art just for fun! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Honors Advanced Algebra/Trig Class Collaborates/Competes on Problems

Here are some scenes from Amy Helfenbein’s Honors Advanced Algebra/Trig class at Greendale High School from early December. Students got up and collaborated/competed on problems at the board. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Students Get Info on Business & Entrepreneurship at Career Pathways Panel

In a recent Advisory Period, Greendale High School held another career Pathways Panel for 11th and 12th graders, with this event's topic being Business and Entrepreneurship. Over 100 students listened to the following professionals: Jody Smith, Forge Marketing; Scott Zylka, First Weber Realty; Mike Hawes, Village of Greendale Administrator; and Jonathan Mitchell, Greendale Schools Director of Business. Thanks for these professionals for taking the time to share their career path info with our students and fielding their questions as our juniors and seniors ponder their post-high school plans. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

GHS Computer Programming Team Takes First at MSOE Computer Competition

Congratulations to the GHS Computer Programming Team who took home the FIRST PLACE trophy from the MSOE Computer Competition Friday, November 25! The team of Tyler Balota, Matthew Jozwiak, and Charlie Smitsdorff earned the highest score out of the 48 teams competing. The competition challenged teams to work together to solve programming problems of varying levels of difficulty, which according to MSOE faculty, ranged from first-year programming course material to problems that would be challenging for MSOE juniors. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Second Pathways Panel Focuses on Human Services

During an Advisory Period in late November, Greendale High School held its second Pathways Panel for 11th and 12th graders, with this session’s topic being Human Services. Over 100 students heard about the career paths of the following professionals: Lt. Jake Hinsenkamp, Fire/EMT MFD & GHS Grad!; Courtney Slak, Greendale Schools Social Worker; Rada Drca, Community Outreach: Milwaukee Wrap-around Services; and Amy Nuzzarello, Greendale High School Counselor. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Pathways Panel Speakers Help Students Explore Careers in Health Care Services

During an Advisory Period in mid November, GHS held its first Pathways Panel of the school year for 11th and 12th graders, with the topic being Health Care Sciences. Over 100 students listened to the following professionals talk about their career path and also fielded questions from the students: Kim Quetschke, Aurora recruiter; Bethany Shaw, PT/Athletic Trainer; Kelley Kraninger, Greendale School Nurse; and Debbie Barth, Exec. Director of Harbour Village. Thanks to these professionals for sharing their time and insight with our students as they consider their post-high school plans. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Cheer Team Juniors & Coaches Attend WACPC Conference and Focus on Leadership

The second weekend in November, the Greendale High School Cheer coaching staff and the junior girls on the Cheer Team attended the WACPC Cheer Conference. Our junior girls focused on leadership sessions in preparation for their role as senior leaders on the team next year. There were over 600 cheerleaders from around Wisconsin that the girls were able to interact with. The GHS cheerleaders and coaches also had a private session with the coach from Morehead University, a college noted for their strong cheer program. Our girls were able to hear what Coach Coleman looks for in team leaders and he was able to answer questions pertaining to our team and culture. The weekend was a great learning experience and gave the girls a head start in preparing to be student leaders next year. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Model UN Team Works to Find Solutions to Global Issues

The GHS Model UN team had their first in-person conference since before the pandemic on November 4 at Carthage College. Thirty nine students prepared for the conference by researching a number of global issues, including deforestation, terrorism, violence against women and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Delegates from GHS took on the roles of several countries and worked collaboratively with other students in a number of committees, including the general assembly, security council and human rights council to pass resolutions addressing these topics. Great work, GHS MUN! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherPride

Investing & Finance Students Learn About the S&P500 Index

Our Investing and Finance students did an activity in early November where the objective is to teach them about the structure of the S&P500 Index, which is composed of the largest companies in the U.S., using a fun, out-of-their seats, whole-class challenge. Students sorted the Index by exploring the 11 weighted industries and the companies that make up those industries. This activity supported the students stock research for the $100,000 Stock Market Game Challenge they are playing in class. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Biomedical Innovations Students Present Their Emergency Room Designs

Students in Ms. Holschbach’s Project Lead the Way Biomedical Innovations course presented their Emergency Department designs in early November. One pair of students designed an emergency department within population-dense Mumbai, India; a team of three students designed an Emergency department based in Stockholm, Sweden (Universal Healthcare lens), and a second team of three designed an emergency department within the greater Madison, Wisconsin region. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Sources of Strength Teams to Support Well-Being of All Community Members

Some GHS and GMS students and staff participated in Sources of Strength training in mid fall. Through a morning of fun, relationship-building and information about Sources of Strength, this group learned about the power of hope, health, and strength in supporting the well-being of all members of our community. These teams are now ready to create campaigns that support this message all school year long. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Choir Students Participate in Choral Festival at UW-Eau Claire

Six of our Choir students were selected to participate in UW-Eau Claire's Clearwater Choral Festival on a late October weekend! Students worked with collegiate directors and performed in a joint concert Saturday evening. It was a great weekend filled with music! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

MATC Tour Informs Students About Possible Future Education/Career Plans

A group of GHS students went to MATC-Oak Creek for a campus tour and met with an admissions advisor and current students. The tour focused on the CNC, Electrical, and Carpentry programs. In addition, GHS students explored MATC's new MakersSpace hands-on learning space where they made their own paper circuit "lightsabers". #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Intro to Skilled Trades Students Learn About Careers in HVAC

Representatives of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning field visited our Introduction to the Skilled Trades classroom in October. Jon Hirsch, Director of Business Development at Auer Steel & Heating Supply, a Milwaukee-area HVAC Distributor, and Karen Sartler, owner of D & M Heating and Air Conditioning, visited the class. Through their presentation, the HVAC Career Story, they explained the income potential, education requirements, and the extensive and diverse job opportunities that exist in the HVAC profession. Students were given an opportunity to cut and bend copper and make flanges during the hands-on portion of the visit. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Computer Science Students Use Paper to Describe Code Through Abstraction

In Computer Science Essentials class in early October, students took a digital break and sorted through an algorithm from their last project ON PAPER. Each pair then described a piece of code through abstraction. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Mario Kart Physics Lesson Shows Learning Can Be Fun!

Our Junior Physics students “played” Mario Kart in October and calculated the distance, displacement, speed and velocity achieved during their time trials. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Orchestra Enjoys Practices Outside in School Garden

Greendale High School Orchestra members rehearsed recently in the school garden behind GHS. (It was on Friday 9/23 to celebrate the last day of Homecoming week/spirit days.) The garden looks amazing and it was great to get outside! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Men's Choir Participates in "Sing Out!" Event at UWM

Members of the Greendale High School Men's Choir participated in "Sing Out!" at UW-Milwaukee in September. Over 800 other high school tenors and bases learned music together and participated in an informal concert at the end of the day. It was great to hear so much sound! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

Freshman in Biology Demonstrate Knowledge of Key Lab Processes

In mid September, our freshman students in Biology demonstrated their ability to complete a lab practical as a group and demonstrate safety behaviors and the five engagement expectations. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

In Advisory, 11th Graders Work on Building Community and Belonging

At Greendale High School, in Ms. Helfenbein’s 11th grade Advisory in mid September, the students worked in small groups on games and activities to foster community and belonging. They report increased interaction and engagement with no cell phone distractions. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

High Schoolers Learn About Jobs in Trades

Summer Trades Camp 2022 gave our students the hands-on/minds-on experience of 13 different trades. GHS students participated in virtual reality, 1-on-1 training with a mentor, and trial and error to learn what a career in the trades could be like. They also learned about quality, craftsmanship and safety on the job. Thanks to our trades partners, our chaperones and WRTP Big Step for organizing an incredible week.

Congratulations to the GHS Class of 2022!

On Saturday, June 11, Greendale High School’s Class of 2022 were all together for the last time during their Graduation Ceremony at Gavinski Stadium. The stands were packed with parents, family and friends as the seniors processed into their seats on the field and were welcomed by School Board President Kathleen Wied-Vincent. Senior Band members played the National Anthem while senior American Sign Language Students signed along. Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Amidzich shared a message with the students, followed by remarks from the staff commencement speaker Julie Hahm. Next everyone heard from the senior class student speaker and the senior Choir and Orchestra students performed a song. The five Valedictorians each shared a message and then the final speech came from Principal Steve Lodes. Students walked across the stage to get their diplomas as their names were called. Their tassels were turned and caps tossed into the air in celebration before these newest GHS graduates processed out of the stadium and into the next exciting chapter of their lives. Congratulations and best wishes to the GHS Class of 2022! (To view many more photos, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/4ekwxtve.)

Career Exploration Students Participate in "Final" Interview

For the final exam, students in Career Exploration class participated in a Mock Interview. This is a perfect culminating assignment for the students as they develop and use their Resume, Cover Letter, Email Etiquette and Interviewing skills. Numerous staff members graciously agreed to be the interviewers. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

New Art in GHS Hallway Has Awesome Message

Check out this great collaboration between the Greendale High School Buddy Club and the National Art Honor Society members! Awesome art and message. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

20 Spanish Honors Society Members Inducted

Twenty Greendale High School students were inducted into the Spanish Honors Society in a late-afternoon ceremony in May. Congratulations to all of these Spanish language students for this achievement! #PantherPride #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Spanish 5 & 6 Students Meet Their Elementary Pen Pals

GHS Spanish 5 & 6 students and their pen pals from Allen Field Elementary spent the morning together in mid May. This was their first in-person meeting. All of the students enjoyed gym games, a snack, playing bingo and coloring together. This annual visit is a great finish to a year of learning and corresponding! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Students Participate in Seminar at MU Gross Anatomy Lab

In early May, some Greendale High School students enjoyed participating in a hands-on laboratory science seminar during a field trip to the Marquette University Gross Anatomy Lab. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

GHS Celebrates 'Signing Day' with Senior Athletes, Families

Greendale High School celebrated its graduating student-athletes who will continue their careers in sports at the collegiate level beginning in the fall of 2022. A total of 17 GHS Panthers will compete at the next level starting this fall in a variety of sports. Check out the video slideshow shared on the district's YouTube channel to see our students on Signing Day! 

Sources of Strength Leads a Campaign to Explore Who Positively Impacts Students Mental Health

Peer Leaders from Sources of Strength at Greendale High School finish off the year strong with their last campaign at the end of April. They took it to a whole new level with their hallway decorating contest! Students wrote down what or who has a positive impact on their mental health and each grade level created their own display. The Senior class chose an UP theme; the Junior class chose a celestial theme; the Sophomore class chose a butterfly theme; and the Freshman class chose a flower theme. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Greendale Heading Back to NYC to Perform in the 97th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2023

We’re headed BACK to NYC for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Congratulations to the Greendale High School Marching Band on its selection as one of 10 bands in the nation to perform in the 97th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 23, 2023. The surprise announcement was shared at school Thursday in an assembly featuring Wesley Whatley, creative director of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® and head of the Parade’s Band selection committee! Many thanks to the Macy’s team for the generous donation as we get started with trip fundraising. Stay tuned for more information on additional fundraising efforts and trip details. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong #PantherPride

Hall Decor Contest Shows Things That Can Positively Impact Mental Health

GHS held a hallway decorating contest. Sources of Strength peer leaders got into groups according to grade level to choose a theme/message then they had students in ACP fill out a template that shows things that have positive impacts on their mental health. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Campus Tours Show Students Opportunities for Post High School

On April 22, Greendale Middle School 8th graders took virtual "tours" of Milwaukee Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This is part of the Academic & Career Planning (ACP) work that our 8th graders are doing this year and it was a wonderful chance for students to be able to hear about the many opportunities ahead of them in high school and post high school. In the MATC presentation, students were told about an upcoming Open House event. GMS and GHS students and parents should consider attending to check out all MATC has to offer. (See the flyer shown here for details.) #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

GHS Robotics Team GRAFFITI Earns Third Highest Award at World Championship Competition

Congratulations to GHS Robotics Team GRAFFITI on earning the Rookie All-Star Award at the FIRST Championships in Houston in late April. This award is the third highest given at FIRST’s World Robotics Championship and recognized GRAFFITI for its outstanding teamwork, commitment to the FIRST Robotics mission, and excellence in completing the robotics challenges. GHS Robotics was one of 450 teams that participated this year. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Fifty-two New Sophomores and Juniors Inducted into National Honor Society

We celebrated the new 2022 Greendale National Honor Society Inductees at Greendale High School recently. Fifty-two new sophomore and junior members were inducted, and the staff are excited to begin working with each and every one of them! The National Honor Society is a service organization where GHS members must complete at least 50 hours of community service each year and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.5. These students all strive to embody the four tenets of the National Honor Society: Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service while giving of their time and talents in this club. Congratulations to all! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

ASL Students Out in Community Using Their Language Skills

Students from GHS American Sign Language class visited and did crafts with deaf adults at HEAR WI in mid April. Our ASL students are out and about in the community practicing their language skills with others. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

GHS Band Represents Yale University at NCAA Tournament

The Greendale High School Band had the honor of representing Yale University on March 18 as they battled Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Fiserv Forum. It was an absolute blast!! #PantherPride #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #GoBulldogs #GreenYale

Fun and Tasty Pie Raffle Celebrates Pi Day

On Pi Day (3/14), Math Club raffled off pies during lunches to celebrate 3.14! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Community Seniors Enjoy Dinner and Musical and Donate $611 to Charity

On Thursday, March 10, Greendale High School continued its annual Senior Night at the Theater “dinner-and-a-show” evening for nearly 250 community senior citizens. For one price, attendees got a full pasta dinner served by a crew of hard-working student and adult volunteers, and a ticket to attend a special showing of the GHS Spring Musical "Oliver!". The dinner and the show both received many compliments! Attendees at this performance also generously donated $611 in a free-will offering towards a total (over 5-show run) of $2,331 for Sojourner Family Peace Center! Thanks to all who attended and donated. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong #PantherPride

Spring Musical Is a Huge Success & Raises Over $2000 for Charity

Congratulations to Greendale High School's Theater which ended its five-show, two-weekend run of the spring musical "Oliver!" on March 12 to rave reviews! The performances garnered packed auditoriums and standing ovations for this talented crew of 60 performers (including 10 from GMS), the 25-person stage crew and many more orchestra pit musicians. During the performances, the attendees raised a total of $2,331 in a free-will offering to help Sojourner Family Peace Center. Thanks to all who generously donated and also thanks to those who supported the talent, hard work and long hours put into making this 2022 spring musical a huge success! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong #PantherPride

Sources of Strength Peer Leaders Launch Campaign on Mental Health

In early March our Sources of Strength Peer Leaders have started a campaign focused on mental health. The Peer Leaders made posters to hang all around GHS to create awareness of how to get help as well as how to be aware of and take care of your mental health. Next, they plan to focus on how to get the GHS community involved and engaged with things to improve mental health. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Speech Students Practice "Small Talk" With 20 Questions

Check out students in Kate Wagner's Speech class at Greendale High School playing Twenty Questions in early March to prepare for their unit on Small Talk -- and having fun while getting to know each other! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Students Hear About a Variety of Careers Firsthand to Expand Their Outlook

In Career Explorations class, teacher Mary Guida hosts a segment each Friday called "15-Minute Career Fridays". She invites people working in various careers to join her class virtually using Google Meet to talk to the students about their career for about 15 minutes. The goal is to provide the students with real-life information on a variety of careers, with hopes of widening their career outlook. Speakers share the path to their career, best and most challenging aspects of their career, future outlook, overall career advice, etc. Some speakers so far were: Oncology Physical Therapist, Firefighter, Carpenter, UW-Whitewater Lecturer, Realtor, Psychologist, Local Entrepreneur and many others. The photo here is of a Federal Private Investigator sharing this career experience with the Career Explorations class.

If you're a parent or community member that would like to participate, please email mary.guida@greendaleschools.org. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

ASL Students Meet With Local Deaf Senior Citizens

This winter, the ASL (American Sign Language) students at Greendale High School have started a monthly craft/social hour with the Deaf residents at Watertower View Senior Residence in Greenfield. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Almost Time for GHS Spring Musical "Oliver!"

It's almost time for the Greendale High School Spring Musical! This year, 60 kids onstage (including 10 Greendale Middle School students), another 25 backstage, plus more in the Pit Orchestra will bring OLIVER! to life in the GHS Auditorium. (The photo here shows the stage crew getting the set ready in late February.) Performances open to the public are: Fri. & Sat., Mar. 4-5 and Mar. 11-12 at 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Mar. 6, at 2:00 p.m.; and Thurs., Mar. 10, at 6:30 p.m. Except for the Thurs., Mar. 10 Senior Citizen benefit (open seating, $8 for all seats), seats for regular performances are reserved and may be purchased online. Tickets are $10 for adults/$8 for students for the Fri. and Sat. evening shows; $7 for all seats for the Sunday matinee. Go to http://ghstheatre.seatyourself.biz/ for tickets. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Buddy Club Helping Support Greendale's Special Olympians

GHS Buddy Club has two members that will be taking the Polar Plunge into the chilly water at the Milwaukee County Zoo February 26 to support the Special Olympics. They are selling locker decorations for $1.00. GHS students can buy a locker dec from Mrs. Geiger in the GHS Athletics/Activities office. If you are interested in supporting Ana's Bunch, and Greendale's Special Olympians, make an on-line donation using this  link:  https://tinyurl.com/yumufc69. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong #PantherPrid

AP Lit Students Work Collaboratively to Prepare for Assessment

In early February, Mrs. Schwane’s AP Literature students collaboratively annotated poetry prompts to prepare for an upcoming writing assessment. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Students Sharpen Math Skills in Before-School Math Club

In early February, many students showed up extra early in the morning to participate in Math Club, and competed in the WML and the CML math contests. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

German Novel Inspires GHS German 4/AP Students

German 4/AP students arrived to class on February 8 to find that Room 5 had been rearranged to become a 1930's Berlin streetcar as featured in the novel "Emil und die Detektive" (Emil and the Detectives). While dramatizing the events of the chapter, students presented their tickets to the conductor. One kind passenger even bought a streetcar ticket for 12-year-old Emil, whose money has been stolen by the evil (and creepy!) train robber Max Grundeis. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Seminar Informs Students on Careers in Actuarial Science

On Friday, February 4, 7 Greendale High School students participated in a virtual seminar on careers in Actuary Science sponsored by Northwestern Mutual and Milliman. The Actuarial Science Career Day is intended to give students interested in mathematics an opportunity to learn more about the actuarial profession and the wealth of opportunities available in this unique field. The session is targeted toward juniors and seniors who are beginning to think about colleges and career paths but interested students of any grade level are more than welcome to attend. The day consisted of short sessions covering topics such as colleges and majors, actuarial exams, internships, and career paths. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Sources of Strength Planning the Next Positive Campaign

In early February, the Sources of Strength Adult Advisors and the Peer Leaders met to review options for their next positive campaign at the school. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Biomedical Students Learn to Test Water for Contaminants

In Project Lead the Way Biomedical Innovations at Greendale High School in early February, students are testing water quality by identifying possible contaminants. Local samples were brought in (frog tank water, pool water, etc.) as well as a sample from the fictitious family well water that they already ran a pcr/gel sample to determine the presence of C. Jejuni bacteria. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Cast of OLIVER Working in Band Room Until Stage Is Available

The Cast of OLIVER! - the GHS Theatre Department's 2022 Spring Musical - rehearsing in the Band Room. The floorplan for the set is taped out on the floor and they are working in there until the stage is available. A cast of 60, including 10 GMS students, will be performing this classic 1960 musical based on Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens on March 4-5-6 and 11-12, 2022. Tickets will be on sale to the general public on February 20. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Sign Language Students Have Fun With Vocabulary Review

Our ASL (American Sign Language) 1 students had a lot of fun while doing a vocabulary review this winter. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Two GHS Students Win App Challenge and Have Awards Presented by Congressman Bryan Steil

Congratulations to Charlie Smitsdorff and Tyler Balota, two Greendale High School students, who have been selected as the winning team of the First District Congressional App Challenge, which inspires students to code! The award was presented to the winners by Congressman Bryan Steil in a surprise ceremony at the school on December 20. Smitsdorff and Balota’s "Robauto" app was selected by the judges as the Wisconsin First Congressional District winner. The students demonstrated their work to Congressman Steil and guests at the ceremony. Each winning app may be put on display in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Football Team and Families Donate Many Bags of Items to Charity

The Greendale Panther Football team held its annual banquet in mid December. The night was a great success, and many honors were bestowed on our players, team, and coaches. This year, the Football Moms wanted to focus on giving back to the community. Football families were asked to bring new and gently used clothing, household items, infant items, etc. to the banquet to donate to Robyn's Nest, which then provides these items free to families within our foster care system as well as those identified to have unmet needs through Children's Wisconsin. Together, the team collected suitcases and 23 large bags of donated, needed items. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Class of 2026 Checking Out All the Opportunities at GHS

The Class of 2026 Got to See What Greendale High School Has to Offer at Freshman Transition Night! Greendale’s 8th grade students and their families turned out in force for the recent Freshman Transition Night at Greendale High School. The event began with a Co-Curricular Fair, which allowed students to check out all of the clubs, sports, and activities that GHS has to offer. Following the Co-Curricular Fair, administrators, counselors and staff shared a presentation in the auditorium. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Sources of Strength Group Leads Students in Gratitude Project

Led by our 70+ student Sources of Strength, students completed a thankfulness/gratitude project that now proudly adorns our MPR. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Third Career Panel Shares Info About Careers in the Trades

More than 50 junior and senior Greendale High School students attended a career panel at the school on Monday. The third of five sessions planned for this month, the event featured three representatives from trades and manufacturing-related fields who discussed their education and work experiences. The group gave our Panthers tips on the best way to prepare for this career path while still in high school. After the discussion, students had an opportunity to meet the presenters and ask specific questions. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Baking Students Enjoy "5 Pies in 3 Days" Challenge

Ms. Amy Vida’s Baking and Pastry students had a “three pies in five days” challenge in November. The most recent flavor was French silk - a challenging task for these developing bakers. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Students Attend Panel Discussion on Careers in Healthcare Field

More than 100 junior and senior Greendale High School students attended a career panel at the school recently. The first of five sessions planned for this month, the event featured four representatives from healthcare-related fields who discussed their education and work experiences. The group gave our Panthers tips on the best way to prepare for this career path while still in high school. After the discussion, students had an opportunity to meet the presenters and ask specific questions. Additional panels set for this month will feature presenters in these career fields: Human Services (Police/Fire/EMS/Social Work/Education), Trades and Manufacturing, Business Marketing and Finance, and Arts, Video and Communications. All GHS juniors and seniors will participate in at least one of the career pathways discussions.

Many thanks to Mr. Aaron Golambiewski, Pharmacist, Walgreens; Ms. Aharon Goodwin, Nurse Practitioner of Urology at Advocate Aurora; Ms. Kimberly Quetschke, Recruiter for Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora; and Mr. Chris Mackenzie, ATC, Greendale High School's Athletic Trainer. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

GHS Concert Chorale Group Shines in Joint Concert at Carthage College

Greendale High School Choir Director Mike Jones recently took the GHS Concert Chorale group to Carthage College to work with professors and participate in a joint concert with the other high schools from Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana. The students received high praise for their preparation and their performances. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Student Council Blood Drive a Success

The Greendale High School Student Council held a very successful blood drive in late October, giving this opportunity to 36 donors and providing a leadership experience for 19 student volunteers. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Students Work on Demonstration Presentations in Speech Class

It's Demonstration Speech time in Ms. Wagner's Speech class. In late October, students learned to speak about process-related tasks, like how to make avocado toast, fold a fitted sheet, and pack a backpack. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

GHS Students Participate In Career Panel Discussions

More than 100 junior and senior Greendale High School students attended a career panel at the school on November 1. The first of five sessions planned for this month, the event featured four representatives from healthcare-related fields who discussed their education and work experiences. The group gave our Panthers tips on the best way to prepare for this career path while still in high school. After the discussion, students had an opportunity to meet the presenters and ask specific questions.

Many thanks to Mr. Aaron Golambiewski, Pharmacist, Walgreens; Ms. Aharon Goodwin, Nurse Practitioner of Urology at Advocate Aurora; Ms. Kimberly Quetschke, Recruiter for Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora; and Mr. Chris Mackenzie, ATC, Greendale High School's Athletic Trainer.

Additional panels set for this month will feature presenters in these career fields: Human Services (Police/Fire/EMS/Social Work/Education), Trades and Manufacturing, Business Marketing and Finance, and Arts, Video and Communications. All GHS juniors and seniors will participate in at least one of the career pathways discussions.

GHS Students Perform With Honors Choir at UW-Eau Claire's Choral Festival

Three Greendale High School choir students were part of a 200-person honors choir at UW-Eau Claire's Clearwater Choral Festival held in October. After spending a day rehearsing with the directors and watching the collegiate groups perform, students put on their concert in the evening at the new Pablo Center at the Confluence. We also want to congratulate Juliana Trauberman for winning a scholarship to UW-Eau Claire from her performance in the Outstanding Soloist Competition! She was one of three students who earned scholarships that weekend. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Training Leads Advisors and Student Leaders to Create Climate-Improvement Campaigns

In October, Greendale High School held a Sources of Strength training for their Adult Advisors (Mr. Stoltz, Mrs. Derrick, Mrs. Holschbach, Mrs. Helfenbein, Mr. Geiger, Mrs. McCauley, Ms. Nuzzarello, and program director Mrs. Kilpin) and sixty of their student leaders. After this morning of fun, relationship-building, and information about Sources of Strength, this group is now ready to be peer leaders and create school climate improvement campaigns throughout the school year. #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

"I AM" Project Celebrates Hispanic Heritage and Helps Students Believe in Themselves

In late September, Spanish 5 & 6 students in Theresa Kruschke-Alfonso's classes at Greendale High School wrote "I am" sentences using positive descriptions of themselves. They then told their partners the positive attributes they believe they have and they could add to their list. Then they made posters which are now hanging in the hallway. This is one way to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month - with building Spanish language, but it is also a positive way to help students believe in themselves. The students thought it was a fun project and their posters turned out great! #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence #PantherStrong

Spanish Students Share Videos with Pen Pals

AP/CAPP Spanish 5 students made videos for their Allen-Field Elementary pen pals. They weren't able to visit in person this year, so they made videos for their 2nd grade pen pals. This important relationship, which included mutual school visits, hopes to resume in full next year.

German Students Receive Special Honors

Herzliche Glückwünsche to the wunderbar GHS German students who were inducted into Delta Epsilon Phi, the National German Honor Society this spring! (Not all the students honored are pictured here.) Founded in 1968, Delta Epsilon Phi recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of learners of German and promotes interest in the study of German language, literature, and civilization. Und das ist nicht alles! (and that's not all!) The German Language and School Society of Wisconsin, Inc., recently honored four of our students for their exemplary performance on the National German Exam and annual essay contest. Gut gemacht, wir sind stolz auf euch! (Well done, we are proud of you!) #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherPride

Greendale Choirs Connect & Collaborate

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Check out this official release of our virtual choir recording featuring many of our middle and high school singers! The Greendale Choir Teachers have been determined to find ways for students to connect with one another, and in this case, sing together again.

If you're looking for more music, the high school choir concert will be live-streamed Monday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Students Sign Pledge to Prosper

GHS Seniors Joseph and Phoebe, members of the school's chapter of Educators Rising, participated in the May 13 Pledge to Prosper event. Both of these graduating Panthers are headed to college to study education next year. By signing the Pledge, the district and these aspiring teachers have promised to meet again for a job interview when each has earned their teaching degree. Congratulations!

Spanish Honor Society Welcomes New Members

Congratulations to the 14 newest members of the GHS Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (Spanish National Honor Society)! The Greendale High School Chapter held its induction ceremony on May 11 when new members received their certificates, recited the society's pledge and enjoyed a tasty churro treat compliments of advisors Ms. Bernal and Ms. Kruschke-Alfonso. Congratulations, Panthers! 

Robotics Teams Rock Their Rookie Seasons & State Tournament

Both GHS Robotics Teams had a fantastic end to their rookie seasons at the FIRST Tech Challenge State Tournament at the end of April. Team GRAFFITI finished in 5th place in robot matches. GRAFFITI won 2nd place overall (Inspire Award) which would have qualified them for the world championship if not for COVID cancellation of worlds. They also won 2nd place Connect and 3rd Place Think Awards. Finally, Megan Volkening was selected as one of Wisconsin’s 3 FTC Dean’s List Finalists and will advance to the national selection level.

In judged awards, Team A.L.I.E.N. won the 1st Place Connect Award for their work connecting to others in the STEM community, both in their local community and in the engineering community. Their season isn't over yet, either! After advancing to the semifinal round of the Global FIRST Innovation Challenge--one of only 2 Wisconsin teams to advance, and one of only 40 teams worldwide--Team A.L.I.E.N. will find out if they advance to the final round next week. (Team A.L.I.E.N. is shown here.) Congrats to all of these dedicated, hard-working students! #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherPride

MATC Outreach Shares All About Engines Virtual Autos Day

Students from Greenfield, Whitnall and Greendale participated in the All about Engines Virtual Autos Day put on by MATC High School Outreach Saturday, April 24. Four instructors talked to the students about engines found in cars and motorcycles. Each student also received a working model engine that they put together before Saturday. #WeAreInspiringMinds

Spanish Students Learn About Ramadan in Spanish-Speaking Countries

Greendale High School Spanish classes learned about Ramadan in Spanish-speaking countries! The focus was the celebration of El Ramadán en México. Many students commented on how surprised they were that there were Mexican Muslims. They learned that the Muslim religion is the second largest religion in the world with about 1.8 billion and has many followers in many countries. #WeAreInspiringMinds

German Students Explore Options to Study in Germany

Did you know that German universities are practically free of charge, even to foreign students? This month Greendale High School students in German 3, 4 and AP took a virtual ride on the Goethe Institut's "Karriere Wanderbus" to learn about study abroad as well as research and apprenticeship opportunities. #WeAreInspiringMinds

AP Computer Science Principals Students Creating Programs

In April, AP Computer Science Principles students at Greendale High School have been working on creating their programs to submit to the College Board as part of their AP Exam. The variety of programs being submitted definitely shows how creative our students are within that content area. Below is an example of a game being created by one of the students.#WeAreInspiringMinds

GHS Held Another Successful Blood Drive

Greendale High School hosted a successful community Blood Drive on Friday, April 9, with half of the donors signed-up donating blood for the first time. Greendale High School helped facilitate over sixty blood donations throughout this year in a time when this medical resource is incredibly valuable and scarce. Thank you to all those who donated/attempted to donate at one of our drives this year! #PantherPride

Robotics Team Ready for State Tournament

GHS Robotics Team A.L.I.E.N. competed at the Knack Attack tournament in Hartland in mid April. They advanced to the semi-final elimination round, won the Connect Award, and were the runner up for the Inspire Award -- marking a very successful tournament! The team is looking forward to the upcoming state competition!

CONNECT Media Students Learn About Marketing Campaigns

Before Spring Break, CONNECT Media Communications students worked in groups on a marketing campaign in which they picked a product or business; researched costs, yearly sales, benefits/characteristics, competitors, etc., and then came up with a theme, slogan and subsequent advertising ideas. Students then pitched their marketing campaign to the class who voted on which slogan and advertisement they liked best. After this, all groups will create an advertisement and a commercial. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Speech Class Shares How-To Skills With Demonstration Speeches

Mid March is Demonstration Speech time in Speech classes at Greendale High School! Students shared the how-tos of a variety of skills, such as putting in an electrical outlet, and some fun projects, like making homemade slime. #WeAreInspiringMinds

CONNECT Media Students Hear From Kohl's PR Director

In mid March, CONNECT Media Communications students talked with guest speaker Andrea Port, Director, Public Relations & Social Marketing at Kohl's Corporation, based in their New York City office. She showed campaigns she works on as well as celebrity partnerships, and students asked questions of their own. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Poms Rock Badgerette Pom Pon Competition

Congratulations to the Greendale Poms team for their great performance at the Badgerette Pom Pon Competition in late winter. Our impressive results included:

• 1st Place Small Varsity Pom Debut

• 1st Place Small Varsity Camp Halftime

• 1st Place Small Varsity Hip Hop

• 4th Place Pom Ensemble: Maggie Arndorffer, Sarah Granberg, and Leah Widlarz

• 4th Place Dance Duet: Savannah Klappenbach and Ashley Turdo

Marching Band Marched Together for the 1st Time Since Rose Parade

The Greendale Marching Band marched together during the week of March 8 for the first time since January 1, 2020, in Pasadena for the Parade of Roses. Over fourteen months later, they are back, and it sure feels good! This was their first rehearsal of the spring football halftime show, Together Again. It was a fun, emotional evening! #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Parents Give Seniors a Treat on "Donut for Our Seniors Day"

Some awesome Greendale High School parents organized a Donuts for Our Seniors treat for the morning of March 12. All seniors were provided with an individually wrapped Krispy Kreme donut as they walked into school that day. They were definitely smiling under their masks as they picked up their treat! #PantherPride #PantherStrong

First Robotics GRAFFITI Team Top Team Advancing to State

The GHS First Robotics GRAFFITI team won the 1st Place Inspire Award at their first competition! Inspire is the overall tournament winner across all judged categories. This means that they are the top team advancing to State from this highly competitive qualifier!! Congratulations to these club members for their hard work and support of each other in troubleshooting problems to earn this award. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherPride

GHS Choir Students Participate in All-State Concert

Two GHS choir students, junior Gabbi Glatczak and freshman Bryn Richards, participated in the All-State Treble Choir on January 16-17. After rehearsing together entirely over Zoom for those two days, students recorded themselves performing their pieces. Their concert premiered March 9 on YouTube and will be available to view for 1 year. https://tinyurl.com/4d3rvwmk. The Concert's two-minute introduction is by GHS Choir Director Mike Jones, who is the WCDA All-State Chair and provided great leadership to get this huge project completed and to provide students with yet another creative outlet. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherPride

PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science Students Study Aspects of Blood

In early March, Greendale High School Project Lead the Way Principles of Biomedical Sciences students practiced taking a blood draw, and then analyzing complete blood count and lipid panels. #WeAreInspringMinds

GHS German Students Rock National German Exam!

Congratulations to these GHS German students for their performance on the 61st American Association of Teachers of German National German Exam! Over 8,000 students participated in the exam this year. Doug Philipp, AATG President states, “The outstanding performance of these German students in our national competition brings honor to their school, their district, and their German program. The AATG salutes their tremendous accomplishment!" (The banner shown here means "well done" in German.)

Silver Award Winner - Michael Lemke

Bronze Award Winner - Alex BeVirt

Certificate of Achievement - Maggie Arndorfer, Owen Bender, Claudia Clare, Gavin Comiskey, Ethan Docter, Katie Stilling

Sources of Strength Team Launches Campaign to Help Students Identify a Trusted Adult

The Greendale High School Sources of Strength Team has launched a new campaign in February! One of the best ways to help a young person manage life's challenges is to establish and promote relationships between teens and caring, connected "Trusted Adults". A Trusted Adult could be a parent, an older sibling, a relative, employer, teacher, coach, faith leader, or community member - anyone that a young person could reach out to. The Trusted Adult campaign focuses on helping students identify, name, and connect to an adult they could go to if they were experiencing a difficult time or if a friend needed help. As they started the campaign, the peer leaders identified these characteristics of trusted adults, and posted them for all to see. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

CONNECT: Media Communications Students Learn About PR From Local Expert

Greendale High School's pathway academy CONNECT: Media Communications class is talking about Public Relations and the roles of practitioners. The class was fortunate enough to Zoom with Kitty Goyette, Communications Director for the Greendale School District, to get a first-hand account of what she does and ask her some of their questions about the industry. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

AP Enviro Students Study Ocean Acidification in the Lab

AP Environmental Science students took pH readings for their Ocean Acidification lab in mid February. In a few days they will measure the mass of shells to determine the percent change in differing levels of acidity. The new dividers allowed the group to be in the lab together safely. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Science Students Delving Into Second Semester Topics

Ms. Holschbach and the Project Lead the Way Principles of Biomedical Sciences students problem-solved how glucose is regulated with negative feedback by organizing 10 given steps. The students in the more advanced Biomedical Innovations class designed a dose response experiment and determined which concentrations of their chosen chemical they will apply to radish seeds. #WeAreInspiringMinds

Spanish Students Are Electronic "Pen Pals" With Students in Mexico

Greendale High School Spanish 6 students did a video “pen pal” exchange with a school in Oaxaca, México, creating a visual back-and-forth where both students can practice their language skills. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

GHS Orchestra Students Mentoring Younger Students

Virtual mentoring from Greendale High School Orchestra students began last month! GHS orchestra mentors got to know their elementary buddies and give video feedback on their monthly performances. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Choir Students Receive Distinctive Honor

Congratulations to the Greendale High School Choir students who were selected to participate in WCDA's All-State choirs January 16-17! Students will rehearse over Zoom with distinguished conductors and educators while connecting with other students across the state who are passionate about music. Students will eventually record themselves singing which will be edited into a virtual choir concert premiering in March. #PantherPride #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Robotics Team ALIEN Helps Other Students With Math and Science

For 2021, Greendale High School robotics team ALIEN started devoting some of its practice time each week to helping GMS students and freshmen GHS students with science and math. At the first “Homework Helpers” in early January, the team members worked with eight GMS students and helped with over 200 IXL problems in science and math as well as helping teach about biomes, estimating and food chains! #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherPride #PantherStrong

Kind Students Help With Fall Yard Clean Up of Area Senior Citizens

Earlier this year some of our scouts heard that GMS wasn’t able to do Clean and Green in fall. They wanted to help, and after working with Mrs. Burish to coordinate names, and connecting with Greendale Robotics Team ALIEN for extra muscle, they got out the weekend before Winter Break and cleaned up several yards for area senior citizens and plan to do more as weather permits. #PantherPride #PantherStrong

Congrats to Jenny Calhoun on Retirement

Please join us in congratulating Jenny Calhoun on her retirement. Jenny has been the Main Office Administrative Assistant at Greendale High School since November, 2006, and we wish her all the best! December 22 is her final day at GHS. Please welcome Kristyn Hubatch, who is taking over for Jenny and was busy training in early December. #PantherPride

Winter Concert Featured Online

Greendale High School was excited to offer a holiday music concert in a format that honors our current safety protocols and showcases student learning in the fine arts! This Winter Concert featured the Chamber Orchestra and the G-Harmony Choir, and the students and the show were both awesome! Watch the concert here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tes9a3gxOno.

PLTW Biomedical Students Study Nervous System

GHS students in Project Lead the Way Principles of Biomedical Sciences learned about the nervous system in December and how to determine if a decedent's brain suffered a CTE or TBI prior to death. Then each student picked a disorder or phenomenon associated with the nervous system, created infographics and presented to the class. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Biology Students Model Exocytosis Using Materials at Home

Students in Ms. Levas’s Biology class found materials of their choice in their home and used them to model exocytosis in December. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Econ Students Use Spreadsheets as Prep for Budgeting Project

Ms. Mobley’s GHS Economics students are using spreadsheets in December to practice the concept of a checking register in preparation for their Budgeting Project. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

C.A.D. Students Collaboratively Create a Map

In Computer-aided Drafting with Mr. Geiger, students were collaboratively drawing the map for Among Us (a popular video game) as a class in December. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Foods Teacher Set Up At-Home Demos to Guide Students

This is how Foods teacher Ms. Vida sets up her home kitchen to make video demonstrations to guide students with their at-home labs in December. Yes, she ultimately started using a proper tripod and iPad anchor! #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Science Lab During Digital Learning

Our freshman biology students are studying osmosis. Students are participating in lab at home, using eggs, potatoes, or another household ingredients to observe this scientific concept. Teachers observe student lab protocol in real-time, digital meetings.

Staff and Students Share Treats and Thanks With Troops

Greendale School District staff baked cookies to be shared with our military personnel and their families this holiday season. The cookies were sent in along with cards of appreciation from College Park students. Greendale High School Buddy Club members and families also contributed over 100 cards of thanks. We support our troops and thank them for their service! #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong #PantherPride

Orchestra Students Still Making Music in Class

Ms. Whiting’s Orchestra students are continuing to make music in class via Zoom, while building community and developing many of the same skills that they would be working on in-person. Before Thanksgiving break, the class held a contest to see who could come up with the strangest practice scenario! #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Students Have Fun Bonding at Start of Class

Google Meet and Zoom aren’t for pure academics, as evidenced by Ms. Hahm’s 7th hour AP Environmental Science class at GHS having some fun while bonding at the beginning of many of their classes in early December. #PantherStrong

GHS students created the JamBoard Gratitude Jams above. These math classes begin each Zoom class with this activity in an effort to instill a gratitude habit with students. Take a peek at what the kids are thankful for in their own words/writing.

Girls Swim Team Rocks State

Congratulations to the Greendale High School Varsity Girls Swim Team! They did a great job in November finishing 3rd Overall at STATE! Greendale placed in 6th place or better making it to the podium in 9 events, including TWO State Champions! #PantherPride

Sources of Strength Peer Leaders Spread Message of Hope & Strength

Greendale High School's VIRTUAL Sources of Strength team is up and running! The Virtual Team Peer Leaders have been trained, and they are working on their first campaign of the year: the What Helps Us Campaign. They will focus on building creative strategies for calming, coping and connecting in the midst of challenges. The goal is to spread hope, help, and strength across the school community. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Seasonal Assignment Teaches About German Historical Figures

In late October, German 2 students created a virtual cemetery of famous speakers of German, to go along with Halloween. In addition to creating the tombstones, each student wrote a trivia question about the person they researched. Their classmates answered those questions as one of their virtual assignments. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

AP Enviro Science Classes Take Digital Field Trip on Owls

Ms. Hahm’s AP Environmental Science classes are learning about predator/prey relationships, food webs, and adaptations. So, 33 students logged-on to a virtual field trip to learn about the Great Horned Owl, the Screech Owl, the Barred Owl...and three trained rats. The follow up to this field trip will be dissecting owl pellets and analyzing their contents. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

German 3 Students Take Digital Wanderbus Tour

German 3 students enjoyed a Digital Wanderbus tour in early October! This is a self-guided tour partially sponsored by the German government. Students moved through several different stations: culture, science, politics, games and the guest book. During the last part of the tour they reconvened to play a group Kahoot game with other German students from around the country. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

PreCalc Students Working and Learning Synchronously

In Mr. Bourke’s PreCalculus class at Greendale High School, students utilized Jamboard and Google Meet to go through three examples synchronously. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Biology Students Learning By Experimentation

Biology with Ms. Solati recently designed experiments to test the orientation behaviors of pill bugs. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Sign Language Students Create Inspirational Video

Students in GHS American Sign Language 3 course created this video narrating a well-known song. It shares their ASL knowledge, plus lessons from Sources of Strength, and lots of Love! Click on the photo to watch the student-created video.

New Orchestra Room Allows Social Distancing

At Greendale High School in mid September, Orchestra Director Britney Whiting showed off the social distancing possible in her new orchestra room. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Digital Collaboration for Biomedical Science Students

In mid September, Greendale High School students in Project Lead the Way teacher Jesi Holschbach’s Principles of Biomedical Science course did a digital think/pair/share instead of partnering up in the classroom. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong

Good to Have Some GHS Students Back in School

After the second week with students at GHS, Principal Lodes said it's great to get the Hybrid In-Person students back into the schoolhouse for two straight days each. Teachers are in full swing of rolling out their curriculums and activities. #WeAreInspiringMinds #PantherStrong