This episode is all about the impactful initiative 'Merry Mental Health,' aimed at supporting students and staff during the holiday season. Student leaders Allie Resch and Bo Kaschner, along with school nurse Emily Jansen, share their experiences and insights about this student-led initiative. Merry Mental Health includes various activities such as cookie decorating, gift wrapping, and mindfulness exercises to alleviate holiday stress. The episode highlights the importance of mental health support and the collaborative efforts of various student organizations to make the holiday season more joyful for all.

This fascinating episode of Ghost Stories features our foreign exchange students joining us at Kaukauna High School this year: Salome Boisrame from France, Camille Dolisy from Belgium, Giovanna Sidoti from Brazil, and Kosta Vasilev from North Macedonia.

The students share insights about their home countries, cultural differences, and their experiences and challenges adjusting to life in the United States. They also reflect on the unique aspects of American culture and education while discussing what they hope to take back from their time in Wisconsin.

00:37 Meet the Exchange Students
01:45 Sharing About Home Countries
06:46 Cultural Impressions and Differences
18:49 School Life
26:30 Locker Struggles and School Differences
31:27 Academic Pressure and Mental Health
40:29 Extracurricular Activities and Involvement
42:34 Future Travel Plans
48:17 Reflections and Takeaways

This episode features key members of Kaukauna High School's upcoming musical production of ‘Mean Girls’. Cast members Kaci Franzen (Regina George), Molly Poffenroth (Janis Ian), and Max Aschauer (Aaron Samuels), along with vocal director Joy Poffenroth, share their insights on the efforts that go into staging a high school musical. The students also discuss the sense of community, personal growth, and the friendships forged through theater.

Mean Girls goes on stage at Kaukauna High School on November 7, 8, and 9th. Get your tickets here: https://cur8.com/22718/project/125342