Written by: Mrs. Murali (Talent Development Coordinator)
Our Glen Hills Scholars have been participating in the Daughters of the American Revolution’s history contest for more than a decade. This essay contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation’s great history and learn about history in a new light. The topic for this year was “Enjoying a new kind of Tea Party”. Around 20 students from grades 5-8 participated in this essay contest this year, and one of our 5th-grade students won first place for her grade level. Thanks to the Milwaukee DAR Chapter for awarding Brewers tickets to all of our student participants. Our scholars enjoyed the Brewers Game on April 15, 2025, with their families.
Do you know? You can make a lot of money by flying drones, especially with industries like agriculture, infrastructure, and real estate, as they are increasingly relying on drone services. Some of our 8th-grade scholars had an opportunity to learn about various career opportunities in the drone industry. It was fun taking pictures with drones. They reviewed the four forces of flight and Bernoulli’s Principle and used the engineering design process to help solve problems faced in airports. Thanks to CESA1 and DPI for the opportunity!
Our 8th-grade ELA class is working on a research project to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Glendale City. We had two special guests from Milwaukee Riverkeepers and UWM last week to educate us about Fish Passage and Dam Construction in Kletzsch Park and the history of Kletzsch Park. We learned that the Glendale area was once occupied by Native Americans, especially by Menominee, Ho-Chunk, Sauk, and Fox tribes. There used to be the largest rice field in the area where Glen Hills Middle School exists now.
Around one hundred fourth graders worked with professionals from Millipore Sigma this month. Students learned about Chemiluminescence and Bioluminescence by mixing bleach solution and a luminol solution into a flask. It was so awesome to see our 4th graders as scientists with their lab coats, goggles, and gloves!
Chess tournaments provide opportunities for competitive play, skill development, and personal growth. They also boost confidence, encourage teamwork, and offer a fun, challenging environment. Over one hundred students participated in our Glen Hills Chess Tournament on April 12, 2025. Thanks to our current and former parents, school board members, students, Glen Hills NJHS students, Taste of India, Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Federation, Sewa Lead Milwaukee, and our awesome PTO for their help and support. What a great opportunity for our students to participate in a state-level chess tournament! When a community actively participates and collaborates, remarkable achievements and positive change can be obtained. This chess tournament is a great example of that!
Four of our 8th-grade students worked collaboratively to identify two local veterans, Orville E. Pitts and Cecil Grayson Sutphen, from Milwaukee, and researched their lives, military service, and contributions to their communities. These students visited the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove to honor our veterans and read eulogies at their grave sites on April 7, 2025. They also created profiles for the heroes that will be cross-listed on the National History Day Silent Heroes website and the Veterans Legacy Memorial. Our school is one of the 48 schools chosen nationally to participate in this special program. Programs like these not only highlight the importance of thanking those who protect our country, but also give teachers the chance to help students connect with the veterans in their lives. Thanks to National History Day and the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Project for the opportunity
Children spend the majority of their time at school. For eight hours a day, five days a week, ten months of the year, our students are in our buildings. As they grow as learners, they are simultaneously growing as people, building their futures within our walls. Our GDRH family is providing various opportunities for our students, and we are proud that our scholars are utilizing those opportunities and are thriving in everything they do. Here is a testament from one of our 8th-grade scholars for the great learning that is happening in our school!
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STEM careers are vital to the Air Force, as they enable the service to maintain leadership in air, space, cyberspace, and ensure national security. Thanks to Lt. Col Sexton, USCF, from the Air Force for sharing your stories and your STEM journey with our students. We appreciate you!
Building bottle rockets is a fantastic hands-on activity that blends creativity, engineering, and a little bit of physics. What a great way to teach the basics of aerodynamics, pressure, and design thinking in a really engaging way! Thanks to Dr. Harris Byers for sharing your passion with our students. Over 60 students in our NASA STEM club are learning about rockets and building bottle rockets!
Over 400 students from our district are reading the book, “Rabbit Goes to Space”. This captivating bilingual book takes readers on an extraordinary journey of discovery and resilience, merging science, storytelling, and hands-on activities. This was made possible by the National Lab Research Award, a generous grant from the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space and Magnitude.io.
Why are River Cleanups important? They prevent ocean pollution, protect ecosystems, raise awareness about pollution, educate everyone about the importance of protecting our waterways, and create a sense of collective responsibility for protecting our environment. Over 30 Glen Hills scholars participated in the Milwaukee River Cleanup at Kletzsch Park on April 26, 2025. The most unusual find this year was a leaking motor oil can near the river. We are very proud of our Glen Hills Scholars for finding these toxic oil cans near the river. Even a small amount of oil spill can contaminate a large volume of water. Think about the damage these leaky oil cans would have caused to our waterways and our environment. Our scholars are heroes for preventing significant ecosystem damage this year.
Educating students about water filtration systems is important for various reasons. Thanks to Millipore Sigma volunteers for visiting our school to teach how filtration systems work. This year, our students are working on Artemis III Missions, and the focus is on clean water. Over 60 students enjoyed building their water filtration systems using the engineering design process.
