This episode features our foreign exchange students at Kaukauna High School - Tsomo from Mongolia, Nila from Norway, Lea from Germany, and Ines from Belgium. We sit down and talk about what it’s really been like for them to move to the US and become part of KHS.

They share where they’re from, why they chose to study abroad, what surprised them most when they arrived, and how school here compares to school back home. We also get into things like sports, school spirit, and day-to-day life, and how different those experiences are from what they’re used to.

It’s an honest, fun conversation that highlights both the challenges and the positives of being an exchange student, and it’s a good reminder of how welcoming and supportive the KHS community can be.

This episode features students from our Civic Engagement class, where juniors and seniors take the lead on real community projects. Students Marli Sanderfoot, Lily Wendt, and Oriana Geitner share their work on the Grignon Park Project, a plan to turn the park into a winter destination with a warming shelter, ice rink, and better sledding hill. It’s amazing to see high school students running a project of this scale - they’ve already raised $650,000 toward their $1.5 million goal through fundraising and sponsorships. Along the way, they’re building skills that will serve them well in their futures. You can learn more and donate at grignonmountmajesty.com.

In the first episode of Ghost Stories for the 2025-2026 school year, Principal Aaron Herm highlights the achievements and culture of Kaukauna High School's band program. This episode features insights from lead drum major Camila Poppe, senior percussionist Em Stevens, and band director Jacob Martin. They discuss the dedication required for marching season, the community-building aspects of band participation, and their upcoming exciting performances and trips, including a special visit to Disney in March. You’ll learn about the importance of discipline, mentorship, and the deep connections formed within the band, as well as how our community can continue to support the band's efforts.