Homecoming Week is almost here! Get ready to show your Miner spirit with dress-up days all week long. Elementary and middle/high school have different themes, so check the schedules, plan your outfits, and get ready for a fun week in Miner Country!


Middle School Boys' Basketball Parent Meeting on Thursday, October 8, at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria.

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Day at Shullsburg Schools! On Friday, October 2, students and staff are invited to wear a soccer or baseball shirt.


AIMSWEB testing for grades 6-10 begins September 29 and runs through October 1. A good night’s sleep, healthy meals, water, a headset, and a charged Chromebook can help students feel ready to do their best.

This afternoon around 1:20 PM our WAVE alert system was activated and our building went into lockdown. Police arrived in approximately one minute and were able to quickly determine that it was an accidental discharge. There is no threat. We are continuing our day and will dismiss as usual at 3:30pm.

Picture Day is coming! Make sure those outfits are picked out and smiles are ready. School pictures will be taken Monday, September 28. We can’t wait to see everyone looking their best!

Sports Miner Reminder

Get ready for some slimy fun! McCoy Public Library and Shullsburg National Honor Society are hosting a slime-making afternoon Friday, October 2, from 3:30-5 PM at the library. All ages are welcome. Come make some slime with us!

Shullsburg agriculture students helped get Water Street ready for Cheesefest and fall! Students cut corn stalks Wednesday and returned Thursday to hang them on light posts downtown. A great example of hands-on learning while giving back to our community!



The Cross Country team took on "The M" in Platteville Wednesday, running 290 steps up and 290 back down at least twice! Now they’re ready to put that training to work at the Fennimore Eagle Relays tomorrow. Races begin at 9 AM. Good luck, runners!

It’s Homecoming Friday in Benton! BSMS takes on Cuba City tonight at 7 PM. Come hungry, Benton’s Junior Class will be hosting a cookout from 5-7 PM. Can’t make it? Watch on the Benton Hudl Fan page or YouTube.com/BentonZephyrs.

Picture Day is September 28th!

Mr. Osborne’s first graders have a special visitor! Skele, borrowed from Mr. Dickson’s high school science room, is helping students explore the skeletal system. She’s a humerus addition to the class and sure to fill their skulls with knowledge.


Board meeting Wednesday at 6 PM.

Middle School Volleyball Parents' Night! Join us as we recognize our athletes and the parents and supporters who encourage them throughout the season. We look forward to celebrating our volleyball families and cheering on the Miners!

It was a busy week for Cross Country! At Tuesday’s Goat Hill Classic, Colton Fennell placed 4th, Talan Apodaca 7th, and Omar Alonso-Santos 8th. Saturday in Belleville, the boys placed 4th overall while battling rain, mud, and a slippery course. Great job to all our runners!



Let the Junior Class handle dinner tonight! Stop by the Tailgate Cookout at the JV football game in Benton, grab a bite to eat, cheer on the team, and support the Class of 2028. Good food, football, and a great way to support our students!

Bake Sale Wednesday!

Sports Miner Reminder

A fun way to end the week! Mrs. Graff stopped by Mr. Osborne's first-grade classroom Friday and joined students for some end-of-the-day playtime. Sometimes the best school connections happen when you simply take time to play!

