Colin Butler, an eighth-grader at Glacier Creek, won the district spelling bee that was held Jan. 22 at the Performing Arts Center. His younger brother, Graham, took second place.

More than 100 students competed in the three-hour spelling bee. The evening event was organized by the MCPASD advanced learning team. It was open to all elementary and middle school students in the district.

To see more photos from the District Spelling Bee, visit the district's Facebook's page

The top eight spellers, along with four alternates, advance to the Regional Spelling Bee on Feb. 14 in Stoughton.

The list of all participants and sponsors can be found on the two-page program.

Students will perform for diners during fundraiser meal    

The annual breakfast fundraiser to support high school singers is scheduled for early February.

The 19th Annual Country Breakfast will take place at the Middleton High School Student Center on Bristol Street from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 3.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and children under 10 and can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. The breakfast benefits the he Middleton High School Choral program and is sponsored by the Choral Boosters.

The breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, plus ham, eggs, fresh oranges and beverages.  The MHS choir students will perform for the diners.

A silent auction will also take place at the breakfast fundraiser.

Sports memorabilia, handcrafted items, jewelry, restaurant packages, event tickets and more will be featured in the auction.

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