Secretary Sarah Godlewski

Happy Easter to all Wisconsinites celebrating!

For many schools, this funding is essential. It helps ensure students have access to up-to-date materials and digital tools that spark curiosity and a lifelong love of reading. I’m proud to help deliver these resources to students and communities across Wisconsin!

Today, I visited Lake View Elementary School, where I had the chance to present a check for $1,731,710 to the Madison Metropolitan School District for its 2026 library aid allocation, part of this year’s record-breaking $73.5 million Common School Fund distribution statewide.

“I’ve had to fight for nearly everything that I’ve ever wanted,” Thom once said. “If you hadn't pushed back, you would have accepted what you were offered, and I wasn't willing to do that.”

Thom was also deeply involved in her community. She helped organize Janesville High School class reunions, stayed active in local organizations including her church, and served on her golf league’s board and a city golf advisory committee.

For Women’s History Month, our office has been celebrating Wisconsin women who helped shape our state’s history. We’re closing out the month by recognizing Doris Thom, a labor leader and trailblazer for women’s rights in the workplace.

Ardie Clark Halyard’s dedication to community strengthened those around her and left a legacy that lives on. We honor her contributions and the lasting impact she made for future generations.

Additionally, she served on the Wisconsin State Board of Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education for over eight years and was a member of the Wisconsin Governor’s Commission on the Status of Women.

For Women’s History Month, our office is celebrating Wisconsin women who helped shape our state’s history. This week, we recognize Ardie Clark Halyard, a civil rights activist, businesswoman, and the first woman president of the Milwaukee chapter of the NAACP.