Big Bend Elementary School

Big Bend Elementary is a proud member of Artsonia, the world's largest online museum of children's art. For over 10 years now, we have continually ranked in the "Top 10" of Wisconsin schools and it is because of our supportive friends and family who visit the site to leave positive comments for our talented artists. To see what we're up to in the Art Room, visit Artsonia.Coordinator: Amy Kratochvil 

Band is a great way for students to build self-confidence and responsibility. Beginning in 5th grade, students are invited to take part in the school's band program that includes individual lessons, as well as, large group practice time that prepares them for moving forward in band as they leave Big Bend Elementary. There are two concerts a year. Coordinator:Ben Warrichaiet

 

Each school year, all of the students in the school have an opportunity to take part in our daily live closed-circuit television announcements, BBTV. Students are the cast and crew; announcing and running the equipment. Coordinators: Becky Bretza and Sue Haas 

 

Like Band, orchestra also aides in developing confidence and responsibility. Orchestra begins in 4th grade with individual lessons and weekly large group practice time. The band and orchestra programs run their concerts together two times a year. Coordinator: Sarah Oftedahl

 

S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violence Everywhere) meets during the lunch hour. Students work together to spread the message of the importance of nonviolence through community service projects and other activities. These students provide a positive peer influence in preventing violence. For more information visit the National SAVE campaign website. Coordinators:Mary Johnson, Becky Bretza, and Whitney Palatino

 

Student Council is a group of elected student representatives from 4th, 5th and 6th grades. These students meet twice monthly and complete many service projects. These students plan and run fundraisers and food drives, help with parent and grandparent lunch days, and plan school-wide spirit days. These leaders are committed, conscientious, hard-working, and willing to be challenged. Coordinator:  Mary Johnson and Whitney Palatino