Rhinelander welcomes new school district staff

New SDR professional staff, from left in front, Nicole Reinke (Grade 4, Pelican), Sam Martinez (PK-12 Rotating Substitute), Salena Helgeson (Grade 2, Crescent), Delanie Stafford (Grade 1,Crescent), Melissa Ryan (Occupational Therapist), Eric Gobin (Science, JWMS), Marilyn Okuyiga (Grade 3, Central). In back, Steve Zangl (Grade 5, NCES), Brianna Edington (Psychologist), Andy Westby (Grade , Pelican), Lauren Bessa (Social Worker), Meredith Beitler (Grade 2, Crescent), Brittany Haker (Special Education Pelican), Katy Gwyn (Kindergarten, Central), Tyler Kolasa (Social Studies/Tech Ed, RHS), Olivia Bowman (Band/Music, JWMS), Mary King (Special Education, RHS), Chris Wright (Grade 5, Crescent), Bailey Page (Grade 4, Crescent), Brooke Westlund (Grade 2, Central), Maria Lokemoen (Grade 4, Central), Rhea Goffe (English, JWMS), Jenn Olson (Grade 1, Pelican), Kelci Godin (Math, JWMS). Not pictured, Gary Leinon (Nurse), Carolyn Cavaligos (Program Support, psychology), Rod Olson (Project SEARCH Instructor).

Posted Tuesday, August 17, 2021 3:01 pm

On Tuesday, Aug. 17, the School District of Rhinelander, Rhinelander Partners in Education, and the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce worked together to host an orientation day for new 2021-22 school professional staff.

The new staff spent the morning learning about School District procedures and information. The day consisted of a “Welcome to Rhinelander Tour” led by representatives from the District and Rhinelander PIE. Traveling on a bus, the new group visited school buildings and other important areas in the community.

During lunch at CAVOC, they were addressed by a variety of community leaders who provided information while welcoming them to the community.