Mr. Wopat

Grading reform doesn’t happen through policy alone. It happens through leadership. In Episode 20, @beckypeppler @donsmithedu and @larsongarth talk with middle school principal Ben Wopat about the leadership decisions that make grading reform sustainable in a school building. 🎧 Catch the full conversation 👉 bit.ly/4ukHyo3 #FiresInGrading #SchoolLeadership #GradingChange

Honored to guest on the Fires in Grading Podcast to discuss a part of our journey at WSMS.

What does grading reform actually look like from a principal’s perspective? In Episode 20, @beckypeppler @donsmithedu and @larsongarth sit down with middle school principal Ben Wopat to talk about leading grading change inside a real school building. From navigating resistance to supporting teachers through the work, this conversation highlights what implementation looks like in practice. 🎧 New episode drops March 20 👉 bit.ly/4srwILo #FiresInGrading #SchoolLeadership #GradingReform

My office view for the next few days. #VernonCounty

I harvested 2 doe today. A great time of year. Thankful for family, hunting traditions, time in the woods, and maybe a few card games. #VernonCounty

Congratulations to the WSMS students and staff on our school report card. WSMS “Significantly Exceeds Expectations.” Honored to serve at a 5 star Middle School. apps6.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards?Se…

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@CoachNSchroeder @espn @NFHS_Org The rules video stated that despite widespread non-compliance, it is necessary for coaches to maintain vigilance in the interest of player safety.

Why aren’t any officials sending players off for knee pads in the high school game on @espn @NFHS_Org

@StCatsFootball @wifca @mariano_2025 @IsaiahTaylor01 Two fantastic young MEN. It was an honor to coach them both. I look forward to following their successful next steps on the field and in life. SOUTH

Proud of our Angels in the @wifca All-Star Game! 😇 💪

That's your 4th down playcall? What?

WHAT IS YOUR PLAYCALL? (Personnel description below) 3rd & 6 / 14-14 / 50 yd Line / 3:00 left in Q4 QB is not mobile but can throw it T is a bruiser H is a guard with a skill number X & Z are 6'2+ possession WR's Y is short but can run Both C's are 6'0+ & rangy FS has good instincts but not that fast E's & N are slanters that just occupy a gap M & W are pluggers that don't run well but are smart R is the best defender who can cover and play LB S&B are good players that can run, but are smaller

WHAT IS YOUR PLAYCALL? 3rd&10 +45 yd line 2 TO's left QB has a cannon H is your best player T has bricks for hands Y and X are big WR that aren't fast but not slow

@CoachShiffman Wedge.

What's your play call here? 3RD and 3 You're up by 1. 2 seconds left in the game. Defense has no timeouts. Your OL helped rush for 400 yards and your QB threw for 3 TDs.

@TYash42 Dishes

What is worse... Laundry or dishes?

WSMS Serving with Passion! weau.com/2025/04/16/wes…

Sometimes in a weird way it brings me joy to see college defenses have to deal with offenses like Army. HS DC’s must have a plan for this stuff 2-3 games a year. And then next week play 10p spread, followed by Wing T, oh look- a Single Wing team! 🤣

Congrats Joe. Traveled from out west back home to harvest 2 doe so far. #VernonCounty

10-26-24 West Salem's Luke Baginski (2) and Bennett Fenningkoh (30) give Evan Noel (20) some props for kicking the game-winning field goal at the conclusion of Friday's 30-27 playoff win over Platteville. #wspanthers #wisfb Nate Beier/ gx3media.smugmug.com 2024

10-25-24 West Salem overcame a 24-13 halftime deficit to claim a 30-27 win Platteville in the first round of the WIAA playoffs Friday night. #wspanthers #plattevillehillmen #wisfb Nate Beier/ gx3media.smugmug.com 2024

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We are thrilled to be partnering with @casas_jimmy and his team to offer 3 separate Culturize Institutes this summer. We hope you will join us in the Kansas City area, Chicago area or the LaCrosse, WI area. firsteducation-us.com/culturize-inst…