Amy Mehltretter: Beloit Rotary Teacher of the Month

“My educational philosophy is centered around developing relationships with my students and trying to get them as excited as I can about science. I believe if I teach with energy, enthusiasm and passion about all topics the students will respond by being more engaged in their learning and hopefully developing a love for science like I have.”

BMHS Student Anahi Arroyo to Sing National Anthem at UW Women's Hockey Game

The Beloit Memorial High School junior is an accomplished singer and branched out from performing the National Anthem at various Purple Knight sporting events last year to singing at a Rockford University basketball game and before Beloit Sky Carp games this past summer.

BMHS Golfer Sarah Ramsden Wins Waterford Regional Meet

Beloit Memorial golfer Sarah Ramsden not only won a WIAA Division 1 regional meet hosted at the Rivermoor Golf Club, she dominated it.

Girls on the Run Empowering Students at Converse, Gaston, Robinson and Todd

There’s a nine-week season that culminates in a 5K walk and run event in Waunakee. Each day, groups have a 90-minute practice. There are lessons on life skills like empathy, how to be a good friend and decision making. Discussions on those topics are followed by a running activity, like relays or games of tag.

BMHS Team Headed to Make48 Nationals

The Purple Knights won first place for their idea that aided farmers in their crop drying time. Ray Watkins, Moises Guerrero Sandoval, Dulce Figueroa, and Brooklyn Watkins collaborated on their modular design for the farming community. Not only does it save time and money, but it’s environmentally friendly.

Beloit Memorial Boys Soccer Head Coach Brian Denu Reflects on 200 Career Wins

As a Beloit native and a fixture at helping out at an array of events at Beloit Memorial, Brian Denu has always put a huge emphasis on bettering the community.

School District of Beloit Hosting Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

“With such a strong, vibrant Hispanic community in Beloit, we thought it’d be great to partner with community organizations to include multicultural aspects of Latino culture in that event,” said Tony Bosco, director of instructional leadership and equity at the School District of Beloit.