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Community Comes Out to Experience Hamilton Applied Engineering

and Technology Programs

cipal Mark Otto explains how both the Open
House and the meeting held beforehand aim
to connect with the community. “Local busi-
ness representatives and community members
alike were welcome to see the work that stu-
dents completed during the second semester,”
says Otto. “Prior to the open house, the AeT
department met with members of the Busi-
ness Advisory Council and continued to build
relationships with local businesses to solicit
ideas that will continue building the school’s
programs. When we did the last renovation
in 2018, our number of participants in AET
courses rose and we were able to add sec-
tions of welding, construction, and woods.
Increased student participation enhances our
ability to support the local workforce and
labor shortage for our business partners.”
“It is great to welcome community
members into these classrooms so they can see
first hand the amazing student projects,“ said
Hamilton School District Tom Schlueter. “Continuing our industry rela- Hamilton School District Superintendent Paul Technology education Association. All three
Community members visited Hamilton’s tionships allows our department to keep up Mielke, Ph.D. “We are incredibly proud of our school AeT programs were recognized for
Applied engineering and Technology (AeT) with current business trends and practices. In award-winning AeT programs and continually providing students with rigorous training and
Open House on May 29 to tour state-of-the-art turn, we are able to better serve our students hear from local business partners how these skill development in the areas and concepts
labs, see class projects, meet teachers and hear and prepare them for the world of work if that courses are equipping students with real world of technology and engineering. This distin-
directly from students about what they accom- is the path they choose after high school.” skills that contribute to the local job market guished honor was made possible through
plished during the 2023-24 school year. Hamilton AeT facilities were created upon graduation. Our talented and dedicated the support of the Hamilton School District
“Many employers are facing workforce to foster innovation, hands-on learning and staff make all of this possible.” community.
shortages and our department believes events provide students with exceptional opportuni- AeT programs at Hamilton High School,
like this can expose our students’ diverse ties in the fields of engineering, construction, Templeton Middle School and Silver Spring
talents to the entire school community,” says fabrication, graphic design and welding. Intermediate School have all been awarded www.hamilton.k12.wi.us
Hamilton High School Graphic Arts Teacher Hamilton High School Associate Prin- 2023 “Program of the Year” by the Wisconsin

Templeton Students receive Upgraded Plastics Technology Equipment

affects student work and supports class- parts; keychains, model car wheels, golf
room innovation opportunities. tees and screwdrivers,” explains Temple-
A new pneumatic injection molding ton Middle School Applied engineering
machine has been purchased with the and Technology Teacher Shannon Flaherty.
recently awarded $4,550 grant. “TMS stu- “Templeton’s previous injection molding
dents have injection molded thousands of machines were purchased in 2014. Since
that time our students have made countless
injections and the machines are worn out.
We are grateful for the continued support
of the plastics curriculum at TMS and the
investment in our students.”
All seventh grade students at TMS
participate in an AeT course for one
quarter of the school year. The following
year, approximately one-third of all eighth
graders chose to enroll in a year-long AeT
course. This upgraded equipment will
directly impact hundreds of students.
Templeton Middle School (TMS)
Applied engineering and Technology
(AeT) students receive upgraded and www.hamilton.k12.wi.us
expanded equipment in their classroom
thanks to a grant from the Milwaukee
Society of Plastics engineering education
Foundation. The grant money allowed for
the purchase of equipment that directly