The Hacil Pod

🎙️ The HACIL Pod – Student Choice Episode (Season 2 Finale!) 🎙️ This one’s for the students! Our Student Choice Episode is 100% student-led, created, and inspired. From brainstorming to recording, Hacil students took the reins and ran with it—bringing their creativity, humor, and personality front and center. This episode doesn’t follow a script or a set theme—and that’s exactly the point. It’s a...

Season 2 Episode #5 of The Hacil Pod brings a fun and inspiring mix of community and Hacil life!  In this episode, we sit down with Monarch Gym owners John Keifer and Bailey Slater to hear about their journey, what it takes to run a local fitness business, and how they’re making an impact in the Hayward community🏃🏽‍♀️👟💪🏽🏋🏽‍♀️🤸🏽‍♀️. Fun fact: Monarch Gym offers 24/7 access for members and f...

Season 2. Ep #4 - (Extended Cut) In this eclectic episode of The Hacil Pod, we’re bringing you a mix of insight, experience, and fun you won’t want to miss! 🏡Jeremy and Amanda Mavis join us to share what it’s like working as realtors in Northern Wisconsin, offering practical business tips and a behind-the-scenes look at balancing entrepreneurship with being Hacil parents. Jeremy also reflects on...

In this episode of The HACIL Pod , we sit down with Mrs. Crystal to learn about one of HACIL’s favorite middle school traditions — the 7th & 8th Grade Fancy Dinner. Mrs. Crystal shares the history behind this special event and how it has grown into a meaningful and memorable tradition for students over the years. During the interview, Mrs. Crystal also shares helpful etiquette tips that studen...

New Episode of The Hacil Pod is Here! This week, we’re joined by Nicole Nathan — former HACIL teacher, lifelong entrepreneur, and passionate community leader. Nicole is the founder of Hayward Dance Experience and Fitness Fanatics, where she empowers people of all ages to grow in confidence, strength, and joy through movement. She also serves as a sales associate with Woodland Developments & Re...

🎙️ Season 2 of The Hacil Pod Starts Now! We’re kicking off our very first episode of Season 2 with a special family-centered conversation featuring Ashley Yoder — a mom of three, dedicated full-time HACIL virtual charter school parent, and a very involved, active member of the Hayward surrounding community — interviewed by her very own sons! In this heartfelt episode, Ashley shares how years of vi...

In this high-energy, fully student-designed episode of the HACIL Fun Podcast, our students take complete creative control and deliver a wildly entertaining, two-part experience packed with personality, laughter, and surprises. Part 1 features a fast-paced mash-up of everything students love—spontaneous jokes, quick-fire debates, surprising fun facts, multiple younger student spotlights, a teacher...

In this episode of The HACIL Pod , we sit down with three amazing board members from the Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment (HFEE) 💰📚✨— Salle Beckwith, Tracy Lynn, and Kris Thompson. They share what HFEE is all about, how the foundation supports educational opportunities throughout our community, and the many ways students, families, and local partners can get involved. HFEE also pla...

🎙️ New HACIL Pod Episode! Joining us today is Izabelle “Belle” Heyworth, owner of Selah Mobile Coffee right here in Hayward, WI! ☕💛 We’re chatting about the story behind her one-of-a-kind small business, how Selah Mobile Coffee came to life, and the journey that took her from her high school days to becoming the successful entrepreneur she is today. ✨ Fun fact: Belle actually spent a couple of...

In this episode of The Hacil Pod , we interview two amazing music teachers who serve our Hacil community: Beth Allison and Emily Kormann of Northwood Strings 🎻! Hacil Pod listeners will get an exclusive look into their musical careers, backgrounds, and hobbies. We also explore how music education impacts students, what inspires their teaching, and the exciting programs they bring to our school. T...

🎙️ New Episode of The Hacil Pod! In this episode, we sit down with our Hayward Community School District Superintendent , Mark Berquist , one of the most impactful leaders in our community. Listeners will get an inside look at his first year as Superintendent, gain insight into his role, and hear his reflections on leadership, learning, and community connection. Listen in to hear how Mr. Berquist’...

On today's episode of The HACIL Pod, we interview HACIL’s wonderful HR / Finance manager, Sheila Turnbull! She takes us through her beginning at HACIL and how she supports HACIL's students and staff. This episode also includes a Senior Spotlight, Student Segment, and BLOOPERS! Interested in learning more about Hacil? Get plugged in with our school through our website! LINK HERE Our Podcast...

This week's episode has a very special guest: HACIL’s new College and Career Coach, Malu Dums ! In her interview, Malu shares insight into her new position, her background at HACIL, and how she plans to help students achieve their post-high school aspirations. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear more silly Student Spotlight segments! Are you curious about Hacil Charter School? Chec...

This week, our student hosts sit down with Brandy, one of H.A.C.I.L.’s incredible Board Members . She shares her history with H.A.C.I.L. Charter School, what it takes to be a board member, and why she loves being part of our school community. Also in this episode: our first Silly Student Segment and Senior Spotlight that’s sure to bring some laughs. Fun facts about Brandy: Loves art of any kind En...

On today’s episode of The Hacil Pod , our student producers sit down with Hacil’s Assistant Principal, Crystal Hexum . Crystal shares the inspiring story of Hacil’s humble beginnings and how this unique blended virtual charter school came to life. Listeners will also hear about the dedication and teamwork that helped shape Hacil into the thriving school community it is today. In this conversation,...

🎙️ Episode Title: Meet Our New Principal – Brooke Marienfeld This first episode is a sample of what is to come this school year! In this special episode of The Hacil Pod , we sit down with our new principal, Brooke Marienfield! Tune in as she shares about her education journey, what led her to Hacil, and the passion she brings to her new role. We talk about her hopes for the school year, her visio...

🎧 Episode Zero: A First Look at The Hacil Pod Welcome to The Hacil Pod ! This quick intro episode gives you a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what’s coming your way. Hear how students and staff are teaming up to bring you class spotlights, creative stories, and conversations with our school and community. It's a preview of the fun, heart, and voice of Hacil—straight from the people who live it. We’r...