In this high-energy, fully student-designed episode of the HACIL Fun Podcast, our students take complete creative control and deliver a wildly entertaining, two-part experience packed with personality, laughter, and surprises.

Part 1 features a fast-paced mash-up of everything students love—spontaneous jokes, quick-fire debates, surprising fun facts, multiple younger student spotlights, a teacher spotlight, and tons of random, unscripted segments that only happen when students are fully in charge. With no limits and total creative freedom, the episode unfolds in a delightfully unpredictable way.

Part 2, beginning at the 27-minute mark, transitions into a special holiday segment, where festive energy takes center stage. Listeners will catch seasonal references, playful twists, and that warm holiday spirit woven into the fun, making it a perfect end-of-year treat.

Throughout both parts, you’ll hear genuine laughter, imaginative ideas, and the authentic voices of HACIL students leading every moment. This episode captures the joy, curiosity, and bold creativity that shine when students take the reins—making it a full-choice, student-led adventure you won’t want to miss. 🎙️✨

|Special thanks to our sponsor, The Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment! 🙌 |

In this episode of The HACIL Pod, we sit down with three amazing board members from the Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment (HFEE)💰📚✨— Salle Beckwith, Tracy Lynn, and Kris Thompson. They share what HFEE is all about, how the foundation supports educational opportunities throughout our community, and the many ways students, families, and local partners can get involved.

HFEE also played a special role in making this very podcast possible by awarding us a grant to purchase our recording equipment🎙️— and we’re excited to highlight the impact of their generosity!

Along with this inspiring interview, listeners will enjoy fun student segments, bloopers, and more throughout the episode.

Tune in as we shine a light on the community partners who help make great things happen at HACIL and throughout the Hayward Community School District.

🔗 Learn more about HFEE and how to get involved: https://www.hfee-wi.org/

🎙️ New HACIL Pod Episode!
Joining us today is Izabelle “Belle” Heyworth, owner of Selah Mobile Coffee right here in Hayward, WI! ☕💛

We’re chatting about the story behind her one-of-a-kind small business, how Selah Mobile Coffee came to life, and the journey that took her from her high school days to becoming the successful entrepreneur she is today. ✨

Fun fact: Belle actually spent a couple of years as a HACIL Charter School student—so this episode feels like a full-circle moment!

Also featured in this episode: another Senior Spotlight, fun student segments, and more!

Resources:

• Follow Selah on Facebook or Instagram🛻☕

• Our podcast is proudly sponsored by The Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment. Visit their website to learn more!🤝

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In this episode of The Hacil Pod, we interview two amazing music teachers who serve our Hacil community: Beth Allison and Emily Kormann of Northwood Strings 🎻! Hacil Pod listeners will get an exclusive look into their musical careers, backgrounds, and hobbies. We also explore how music education impacts students, what inspires their teaching, and the exciting programs they bring to our school.

This episode features engaging student segments, a Teacher Spotlight highlighting Megan Kauffman, our certified English teacher who works with our high school English students, and additional content.

Like and subscribe to tune in for an engaging, uplifting episode ahead you won’t want to miss!

|Our school is proudly sponsored by the Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment, whose support helps us bring innovative learning opportunities to our students. 🌱|

🎙️ New Episode of The Hacil Pod! In this episode, we sit down with our Hayward Community School District Superintendent, Mark Berquist, one of the most impactful leaders in our community. Listeners will get an inside look at his first year as Superintendent, gain insight into his role, and hear his reflections on leadership, learning, and community connection.

Listen in to hear how Mr. Berquist’s experiences and perspective continue to inspire growth and collaboration within our schools and community.

This episode also features a special acknowledgment of our veterans in honor of Veterans Day 🇺🇸, along with a history segment, a Senior Spotlight, and other engaging student segments.

Resources:

• To learn more about Hacil Charter School, visit our website: LINK HERE 🧑‍💻

• Find out more about Northern Waters on their website (LINK HERE) or about the Hayward Community School District (website LINK HERE).📚

• |This episode is proudly sponsored by the Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment. Learn more about HFEE on their webpage https://www.hfee-wi.org/.|🍎

On today's episode of The HACIL Pod, we interview HACIL’s wonderful HR / Finance manager, Sheila Turnbull! She takes us through her beginning at HACIL and how she supports HACIL's students and staff.

This episode also includes a Senior Spotlight, Student Segment, and BLOOPERS!

Interested in learning more about Hacil? Get plugged in with our school through our website! LINK HERE

Our Podcast is made possible by the generosity of the Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment! Learn more about how HFEE supports our local community on its website. LINK HERE

This week's episode has a very special guest: HACIL’s new College and Career Coach, Malu Dums! In her interview, Malu shares insight into her new position, her background at HACIL, and how she plans to help students achieve their post-high school aspirations.

Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear more silly Student Spotlight segments!

Are you curious about Hacil Charter School? Check out our school website to find out more about our unique community. - Link Here

|This episode is brought to you by the generosity of The Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment|

This week, our student hosts sit down with Brandy, one of H.A.C.I.L.’s incredible Board Members. She shares her history with H.A.C.I.L. Charter School, what it takes to be a board member, and why she loves being part of our school community.

Also in this episode: our first Silly Student Segment and Senior Spotlight that’s sure to bring some laughs.

Fun facts about Brandy:

• Loves art of any kind

• Enjoys cooking

• Treasures spending time with her girls
  

Tune in to this inspiring, creative, and fun episode—only on The Hacil Pod.

To learn more about Hacil Charter School, check out our school website: Link Here

|This episode is sponsored by The Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment|