A class of sixteen high school juniors and seniors is meeting everyday in the Doyle building to learn video production and journalism skills. This district-wide High School Video News Production class is being offered for the first time thanks to the efforts of Mary Ramberg, Director of Teaching and Learning and Gabrielle Banick, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education and a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Students come together for an experience in story-writing, video editing and a whole lot of teamwork as they produce and direct their own television news show to be shown on MMSD-TV 10 at the end of the semester. Taught by seasoned video journalist and Hamilton Middle School applied technology teacher, Greg Rittman, the class also includes an internship component.

Students will gain experience by working with area professionals in local news stations, marketing firms and video production companies. An Advisory Council has been assembled from video producers, writers and managers to serve as mentors and guest speakers for the class. The course will continue in subsequent semesters.