Today, Holmen High School was filled with music, laughter, and a whole lot of dancing as students came together for the annual Spring Fling 💃🕺

Events like this are what it’s all about—creating opportunities for students to connect, celebrate, and simply enjoy being together. From the dance floor to the smiles throughout the gym, it was a great reminder of the strong sense of belonging that makes our schools so special.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make today such a memorable experience for our students!

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💪 Strength You Can See — Confidence You Can’t Measure 💪

At Holmen High School, our Weight Training classes are about so much more than numbers on a bar.

And one of the most important things to understand — this isn’t just for athletes.
These classes are for all students. Whether it’s their first time in a weight room or they’ve been training for years, every student is finding their own path to growth.

Yes — the numbers are impressive.
Across our three classes:
➡️ Average bench press increased by 22 pounds
➡️ Average squat increased by 40 pounds

That’s real, measurable progress.

But the most powerful growth we’re seeing can’t be tracked on a chart.

We’re seeing students walk in unsure of themselves… and slowly build confidence.
We’re seeing students set goals, stick with them, and realize they’re capable of more than they thought.
We’re seeing resilience — pushing through hard days, showing up consistently, and putting in the work.

For some students, this is about getting stronger for a sport.
For many others, it’s about building confidence, reducing stress, and finding a place where they belong.

That’s what makes this class so special.

Because the strength being built here doesn’t stop in the weight room — it shows up in classrooms, in activities, and in everyday life.

We’re incredibly proud of the effort, growth, and mindset these students are developing each and every day.

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There’s nothing better than recognizing the incredible work happening in our classrooms—and thanks to the Holmen Area Foundation, we had the opportunity to do just that in a very special way.

Through their continued generosity and commitment to our schools, the Holmen Area Foundation helps bring creative, meaningful, and student-centered ideas to life. These grants go far beyond funding—they create opportunities, inspire innovation, and directly impact the experiences of our students every single day.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Holmen Area Foundation for believing in our staff and supporting the work happening across our district. Your partnership truly makes a difference.

👏 Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients:

⭐️ Jason Lulloff – District / Holmen High School – Wellness Program
⭐️ Shelly Heerts – Sand Lake Elementary – “Rolland Into the Future”
⭐️ Kelly Sheehan – Holmen Middle School – Building Reading Stamina and Vocabulary
⭐️ Heidi Pierzina – Viking Elementary – Read Across America Week
⭐️ Ben Tashner – Holmen Middle School – New Club Funds
⭐️ Beth Waldron – Viking Elementary – Stronger Together: Fostering Community Through Music

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