2026 Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education

Chilton School District
530 W Main St (920) 849-8109

Dr. Dan Marien
District Superintendent E-Mail

Written on 20 January 2026. Posted in District News

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2026 Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education

Information: First published on 20 January 2026 Posted in District News

We are excited to announce that twenty-four local school districts are partnering with Channel 5 to recognize exceptional school employees in a program called “Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education.” This program is similar to the “Golden Apple” and “Shining Stars” programs in Green Bay and the Fox Valley.

This program allows parents, students, community members, and staff to nominate deserving school employees in the following categories:
● Innovation in work (How has the employee demonstrated innovation in their work area?)
● Culture creator in the work environment (How has the employee gone above and beyond in creating a positive school culture?)
● Social/emotional well-being (How has the employee impacted the social/emotional well-being of students and/or the school environment?)
● Community involvement (How has the employee positively impacted the community?)
● Student connection (In what ways has the employee built positive relationships with students?)

Nominations need to be submitted by February 9, 2026.

Following the submission deadline, a panel of judges will review each nomination to determine finalists. These finalists will then be asked to elaborate on the work outlined in the nomination. The judges will then select the award recipients in each of the five categories.

The awards show ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Kohler Performing Arts Center. The program will be live streamed on Channel 5's WeAreGreenBay.com website.

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Mission Statement

We, the Chilton Public School District, believe that preparing students to achieve their potential is our highest priority. In partnership, with all members of our community, we are committed to inspiring our students to be life-long learners and responsible, contributing members in a global society.

District Vision Statement

Our vision is to:

be an innovative school system recognized for every student's demonstration of the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world
demonstrate continuous improvement through the delivery of a challenging education program that fosters student achievement, accommodates individual learning styles, and values personal integrity
develop an interactive partnership between the school district and the community that is mutually beneficial.

District Core Values

We Value: Honesty, Integrity, Community Service, Respect for all, School facilities that support safe learning environments, Financial stability, The teaching and learning process: they are the core business of our schools, Continuous improvement in delivering an excellent educational program, A highly trained, professional staff, Our reputation as a high performing school district, All students succeeding at high levels.

District Belief Statements

1. We believe that all students can learn at high levels.

2. We believe that all students are entitled to a rigorous curriculum that challenges each student's capacity to learn.

3. We believe that teacher effectiveness and expertise have a significant impact on student learning.

4. We believe that our financial and human resources must directly support student learning.

5. We believe that the success of every student is critical to the future of our schools, our community, our nation and the global marketplace in which they will work.