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The Stoughton community came together this past Thanksgiving morning to participate in the annual 'Gobble Wobble' 5K Run/Walk, raising an impressive $7,210 in funds for the Stoughton Area School District's "Chip in for Meals" fund.

Stoughton Area School District is proud to announce the exceptional performance of three students in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) essay competitions. These talented individuals have demonstrated their outstanding skills and dedication, earning top honors at the district level and advancing to the state competition.

FabLab Stoughton, a pioneer in digital fabrication and education, is thrilled to announce its upcoming 10th Anniversary Celebration. Over the past ten years, FabLab Stoughton has been a trailblazer in the world of education, providing cutting-edge learning opportunities and serving as an inspiration for FabLabs across the
nation. This milestone event is a testament to the lab's dedication to fostering innovation and creativity, and everyone is invited to join in the festivities.

The Norse Star, Stoughton High School student newspaper, has won the prestigious Quill & Scroll award for the 2022-2023 academic year! This award recognizes excellence in journalism at the high school level.

The SASD Board of Education is proud to announce the recognition of Blue Moon Community Farm and Kicks Unlimited Stoughton for their outstanding contributions to the Stoughton Area School District. In addition, we are pleased to announce that both businesses have received the Wisconsin Association of School Boards' 2023 Business Honor Roll distinction.

Emma Ballweg has been named a Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition. She qualified for the competition based on high SAT scores and her score placed her among the highest scorers in each of the 50 states, representing less than 1% of high school seniors.

On Tuesday night, Stoughton community voters approved the two-question facilities referendum to authorize the Stoughton Area School District to address the most pressing long-term facilities needs. 

The Make48 team was in Stoughton this past weekend to take over the Stoughton FabLab center for a 48-hour collaborative inventory and maker challenge!

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Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced that 21 school districts have been awarded a total of more than $508,000 in grants to establish or expand local fabrication laboratory (fab lab) facilities. Stoughton High School’s Fab Lab hosted the ceremony.

On Monday, May 9, 2022, the Stoughton Area School District (SASD) and construction management firm CG Schmidt hosted a groundbreaking event to mark the start of the renovation project of Collins Field and the introduction of the new Anderson Complex.

Stoughton High School's Fab Lab was selected to host 2022's Make48 competition! The celebrated docuseries is once again bringing its 48-hour collaborative inventor and maker challenge to Madison after a successful run in 2021. The Fab Lab in Stoughton will host the event, scheduled for August 12-14, 2022. Team applications are open now nationwide.

Stoughton High School is fortunate to host the Badger Conference Art Show in the Performing Arts Center Gallery, April 4-23, 2022! On April 23, we will have an Open House, starting at 9:30 AM-noon, with Awards at 11 AM in the Performing Arts Center. Learn more here.

Congratulations to Stoughton High School on receiving the Regional Spirit of Excellence Award! The Spirit of Excellence is given to schools that demonstrate excellence in leadership development, sportsmanship initiatives, school spirit, and service to school and community.

The Technical Excellence Scholarship is a state-sponsored scholarship that is awarded each year to seniors across the state who have demonstrated excellence in the area of Career and Technical education.

SHS head day custodian Steve Pope is one of four recipients of the 2021 Custodian/Maintenance Professional of the Year award. He was recognized during the 2022 Facilities Management Conference on February 15, 2022.

We offer free, fast and easy COVID testing in-district. Learn more about how and where to get tested on our COVID-19 Testing Program page.

Congratulations SHS on receiving the Regional Spirit of Excellence Award! The Spirit of Excellence is given to schools that demonstrate excellence in leadership development, sportsmanship initiatives, school spirit, and service to school and community. This is the Student Senate's third year in a row receiving this award!

The Stoughton High School LMC had its first curbside pickup during the first week of school. All five school libraries are offering curbside pickup or little free libraries in some form or fashion this year.

The Wisconsin Association of School Nurses awards committee is happy to announce that the 2020 recipient of the Kathyrn Etter School Nurse of the Year Award is SASD's district nurse, Laurel Gretebeck!

It’s official! Stoughton High School is a 2020 Best High School, based on rankings that U.S. News & World Report published this week. Go Vikings!

The Stoughton Vikings beat Mukwonago Indians 32-30 to secure their third consecutive state title on March 7, 2020.

Congratulations to Stoughton High School senior Briana Skerpan for being named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist.