Baraboo Thunderbirds

In this special edition of Collisions with Considine, we sit down with members of the School District of Baraboo who are directly impacted by the questions on our community survey. Guests include Director of Buildings and Grounds Dan O’Brien, Physical Education Teacher Steve Turkington, Athletic Director Jim Langkamp, Band Director Griffin James, Choir Director Katie James, and Agriculture Teacher...

This Week (and technically last week) on Collisions with Considine We sit down with Mr. Bauer to talk about his journey to the School District of Baraboo, the many roles he’s held within the district, and his deep commitment to our students. We also dive into his new course, Academic Seminar, and how it’s helping students build stronger study habits, organization skills, and confidence in their le...

Join us for this episode of "Collisions with Considine" as we sit down with Ms. Lorhei, a new teacher in the School District of Baraboo. A passionate educator with experience in the Milwaukee School District, Ms. Lorhei shares why she chose to join our community, her first impressions from the new staff's Camp Thunderbird training, and how she's finding her groove teaching Civics, US History, and...

In this episode of Collisions with Considine , we’re joined by Senior Class President Julia Laux and Student Council President Frankie Walter. They share what it’s like to juggle full course loads during their senior year while diving into all the excitement of Homecoming week. From the Powderpuff and Powerbuff games, to Friday’s parade and the big football matchup against Holmen, and finally Satu...

Get ready to dive into the world of Baraboo football on this week's episode of “Collisions with Considine”!  This week, we're joined by beloved high school football coach Steve Turkington. He'll be sharing stories from his long coaching career, from the evolution of the game to his views on multi-sport athletes. Plus, hear how he is passing the torch to the next generation of coaches a...

In this episode of Collisions with Considine, we're introducing the NEST (Nurture, Empower, Support, and Transition) program, an alternative education program for our elementary students. Join NEST staff members Christy Saiia, Mary Haseley, and Charlee Sarnow as they share why the program was created and how it provides a supportive environment to help students find success. ------------------...

In the latest episode of the newly named podcast "Collisions with Considine", BHS senior students Aviana Lee and Karsen Fitzpatrick dive into a discussion about the Link Crew program, their college plans, and various high school activities like the Senior Sunrise and Sunset. They share personal stories about their time at BHS and offer valuable advice for incoming freshmen. -------------...

In our next episode, Superintendent Steve Considine sits down with Clint Brickl, the new principal of Baraboo High School. They discuss his long history in the district, his vision for the high school, and exciting new initiatives like the AVID program and academic seminar for freshmen. En nuestro próximo episodio, el Superintendente Steve Considine se sienta con Clint Brickl, el nuevo director de...

In our latest episode, Superintendent Steve Considine sits down with Tyler Lang, the new principal of North Freedom West and the 4K Kindergarten Center. Get to know Principal Lang as he shares his background, previous roles in the district, and his goals for the year. He discusses re-establishing the PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) program and ensuring every student feels heard...

In this episode of the Baraboo School District podcast, Superintendent Steve Considine interviews Ryan Ewing, the new principal of Jack Young Middle School. The conversation covers Ryan's career background, his transition to the middle school, and his preparations for the upcoming school year. They discuss the importance of the new school building and the "SOAR" program, which helps...