Patch Whiz Kid

Reading Books to Grant Wishes

Maple Avenue Elementary students raise money to give joy to children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kid honoree. Each week, Menomonee Falls Patch and Sussex Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. We want to hear about these amazing children and teens, and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to Editor Mark Maley. Who: Teacher Christina Garley’s fitth-grade class School:  Maple Avenue Elementary School Accomplishments:  These 27 students have just donated $50 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the nation’s largest wish-granting …

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Sussex Patch Looking for Local 'Whiz Kids'

Nominate young people you know who've done something special and deserve recognition.

Sussex Patch is looking to find and honor the great kids in the village whose hard work, achievement, special gifts or involvement with the community make them a "Whiz Kid." Do you know a child who tutors others in math or science? How about someone who has made Eagle Scout, won an athletic or academic championship, built an award-winning robot, made a difference with an ecological project, sits first chair in band, or who volunteers significant hours at a senior home or church? These are just a few examples. Every week, Sussex Patch wants your suggestions for individual kids, youth groups, teens and even sports teams that stand out and make the community proud with their accomplishments. And, it's easy to do. Just use the comment box …

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