By bringing the art of papermaking directly into the classroom, employees from Domtar’s Nekoosa Mill are helping local students connect with state history.
On May 5, members of the mill’s “Connectors” group visited Washington Elementary, where fourth-grade students were learning about Wisconsin industries.
After studying the state’s early economic roots in the fur trade and lead mining, the students moved into the eras of lumberjacks, agriculture and paper mills. The hands-on demonstration allowed students to transform raw materials into finished sheets, providing a practical look at one of the region’s most vital industries.
The Washington Elementary visit follows a similar event in March at Humke Elementary, where volunteers helped more than 60 second graders in Ms. Flach’s class create their own paper.
Following that event, the students sent a handwritten thank-you note to the mill, praising the volunteers for their positive attitudes.
“We will remember this day for the rest of our lives,” the class wrote.
Domtar Nekoosa employees participating in the educational outreach included: Brandon Acker, Stephanie Bohm, David Gilbert, Lindsey Hoffman, Lucas Jasonides, Drew Johnson, Connor Krueger, Piper Letak and Kelly Olinyk.