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Spring Sports Updates

• The Foxes girls soccer team finished with a record of 6-10-2. 
  
  
• The baseball team finished the season with a 14-12 overall record and an 8-6 conference mark, earning 4th place in the conference standings. The team got off to a historic start, opening the season 7-0. Offensively, the Foxes were led by freshman Jackson Thede, who hit .361, along with juniors Luke Heimerl (.353) and Wyatt Schlueter (.358). On the mound, Jack Schlueter and Luke Heimerl anchored the pitching staff, combining for 78 innings pitched and a stellar 2.20 ERA.
  
  
• Meanwhile, softball had an astounding season. They finished the regular season with a 20-3 record and were co-Champions of the Bay Conference. The team became WIAA State Champs for the first time after their 9-1 victory over Pewaukee. Top performers on the team include Madi Babcock (#1 pitcher in the Bay Conference) and Claire Pfrang (Highest batting average in the Bay Conference).
  
  
• Both boys and girls track & field teams had strong seasons. Taking a combined twelve athletes to the State Track Meet, FVL was represented in eight different events. Student-athletes to make the podium include Grant Wolfrath (4th in 110m Hurdles [14.80]), Jacoby Dobberstein (4th in 300m Hurdles [38.95]), Tyler Dequaine (4th in Long Jump [22-08.00]), and the 4x200m Relay team of Tyler Dequaine, Blessings Kapande, Jackson Mayer, and Jacoby Dobberstein (8th place at 1:29.71). 
  
  
• The boys tennis team finished the regular season at 4th place in the Bay Conference. Junior Joshua DeBoer had the top individual record on the team: 11-2. 
  
  
• Although boys golf had a difficult season in a very competitive conference, all returning golfers improved on their averages from last year. Notably, Kaden Kusserow, in a Bay Conference meet in Shawano, scored an amazing round of 4 under par 32—the lowest score for a 9-hole competitive meet in FVL history. In the WIAA Division 1 Regional Tournament, Foxes finished 8th overall, and Kaden Kusserow finished 6th overall, qualifying him for the Sectional Tournament on June 1.
  
  
• For lacrosse, the boys finished second in the conference with an 8-1 record and an overall season record of 11-5, while the girls sat atop the Bay Valley Conference this year, securing 1st place out of eight teams with a stellar 11-3-1 finish.
   

This summer, FVL welcomes four new called workers: Mrs. Adrienne Bengel will be joining the English Department; Mrs. Kristin Sass will serve as a part-time German and English instructor; Mrs. Laurie Siemek will be teaching art; and Mr. Jonathan Witte will lead our band program. Mr. Charles Flunker, our on-site substitute teacher, has accepted a call to teach full time in the social studies department. Additionally, we are in the process of filling the vacancy left by the departure of Rev. Brad Krause.

Two called workers have said goodbye at the end of the 2025-26 school year: Mrs. Jill Dolan will be serving as a director at Safe Families. Rev. Brad Krause will be the dean of students at Luther Preparatory School. We also sincerely thank directors, Mr. Paul Wendland and Mr. Randy Kramer, for keeping our band program running throughout the year.

In staff news, we welcomed Mrs. Kayla Smith last January in the new position of Activities and Business Office Assistant. Staff who are resigning or retiring this year include Mr. Gary Buss from the custodial staff, Mrs. Kristen Fett from the SCRIP Office, and Mrs. Stephanie Thomas from the Media Center. We wish them God’s blessings with their new pursuits. Mrs. Krista Davis will be retiring from her position of Financial Controller this fall, pending the training of her replacement. All staff positions have been filled, and hirees' names will be announced closer to when they start their employment at the end of summer break.

Meyah Ring

Asher Wingerter

Student Honors

The VEX Robotics team had two teams represent FVL in St. Louis at the World Championships. While both teams finished 4-8 against top-notch competition, they all had fun nonetheless. All 29 Speech (formerly Forensics) team members who participated in the State Speech Meet in Madison in April earned medals (12 gold, 15 silver, and 2 bronze). Notably, senior Meyah Ring was one of only 26 students in the state to become a four-year gold recipient! Additionally the whole program was recognized with the “Excellence in Speech” award. Junior Asher Wingerter earned an impressive perfect score on his ACT.

Trout Educator Award

Congratulations to Mrs. Aimee Melso, who was named recipient of the annual Trout Educator Award.

was held at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley in April. Due to the generosity of those involved, proceeds of about $200,000 will benefit the ministry of FVL. Thanks to all for their support. Set your calendars and plan on joining on April 16 for the 2027 event! The theme will be Evening of Champions, so get those vintage jerseys ready!

Congratulations to our 2026 Prom King, Keaton Enter, who reigned over Prom Frolic festivities with his escort, Allie Gowey.

The winners of the 37th FVL Poster Contest were announced at school visits in April. Top awards went to the 3rd grade grand prize winner, Ryder, of Immanuel, Greenville, and to the 4th grade grand prize winner, Laurel, of St. Mark, Green Bay. All first-place-winning posters will be displayed at FVL through next year and on the FVL website at fvlhs.org/poster. Congratulations to these young artists!

At the 34th annual FVL Golf Outing, we had 206 players at Wander Springs Golf Course. Over $25,000 was raised to benefit FVL athletics! Congratulations to our winning teams: Chris Hayes, Jonah Uhlenbrauck, Derek Wrobel, and Jake Brunoehler on the River/Garden course; Derek Woldt, Tim Woldt, Jason Woldt, and Fred Berger on the Garden/Spring course; and Mark Ihlenfeldt, Kurt Hennes, Phil VandeWettering, and Dustin Utschig on Spring/River course. Thanks to everyone for their generosity and support! 

Based on Philippians 2:1–2, the FVL Schools annual theme for next school year is United in Christ. Thanks to Mr. Alan Nolte of FVL for the idea and the FVL Religion Department for organizing monthly sub-themes. The design was created by Mrs. Sharon Ragner in the Communications Office. 

In Memoriam

We honor former faculty and staff members who have gone to eternal glory by including them in our Legacy Magazine memorial list.

If you know of a former called worker or staff member who has passed away, please send their name, birth and death dates, and years served at FVL (if known) to MAoffice@fvlhs.org.

Thank you for helping us preserve their membory and honor their service.

Free Financial Planning Seminars

Our expert presenters will be providing two free financial seminars during the ’26-’27 school year. Plan to join us for one or both events: Building Your Legacy Blueprint: Estate and Wealth Strategies That Matter in November 2026, and Estate Planning and Tax Law Changes in February 2027. Keep an eye on the website for details and registration for these events.

FVL "No Frills" Golf Outing

Our third annual "No Frills" Golf Outing is being planned for Monday, October 12. Watch for details to be shared at fvlhs.org/no-frills as plans are finalized!

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