Beginning of the Year Information

• Freshman/New Orientation Night - Monday, Aug 24 6PM
• School Registration & Fees
• SHS School Supply List
• NEW! Save-the-Date Meet and Greet (formally Open House) - Thursday, Aug 27 5:30PM
• Locker Sign Up
• First Day of School Schedule
• Student Parking
• School Picture
• First Week of School Schedule
• Seniors - College Application Workshop / Direct Admit WI
• NEW! Graduation Update

School Fees:

School fees are assessed for each student based on grade level and participation in specific courses and activities. Supplemental materials fees should be paid at the time of registration. For a complete list of school fees, please visit the “Supplies and Fees” section of your school’s website. Please note that fees are adjusted each year based on actual and projected expenses.

Pay your school fees online by going to the “Fees” tab on your Infinite Campus Portal. Credit and debit cards are accepted with no convenience fee. You may send a check or cash to your student’s school if you prefer not to use a credit card. Please review the fee policy.

Free and Reduced Priced Meals:

If your family did not qualify via Direct Certification (you would have received a letter), you must reapply for the 2026-2027 school year. You may apply online by logging in to the parent Infinite Campus portal. Click the “More” button on the left side of your screen. Click the “Meal Benefits” link and start the online registration.

Schedules/Class Placements:

Schedules and class placements will be available to view on your parent portal after August 19th. Please contact your child’s school counselor with any questions regarding scheduling or class placements.

READ MORE HERE.

Please review the SHS School Supply List Document to check the exact items required for your student's schedule.

Locker use is optional but highly recommended! Locker registration takes place in the SHS Main Lobby (Administration Building B, 1st Floor) during the dates and times listed below. This selection process applies to regular school-day lockers only.

Locker Selection Schedule:

• 12th Grade: Thursday, Aug 20 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• 11th Grade: Thursday, Aug 20 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• 10th Grade: Friday, Aug 21 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• 9th Grade: Friday, Aug 21 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Can't make your scheduled time? Students unable to attend can register in the Main Office during their lunch. Please do not come on first day of school.

School-Issued Locks Required

• Lock Purchase: Only school-issued locks may be used. Locks can be purchased during locker selection or in the SHS Main Office.

• Fee: A $7 fee per lock will be charged directly to the student’s Infinite Campus account. Please note: Cash and checks will not be accepted during this event.

PE & Athletic Lockers:

• PE Lockers: Assignments will be handled during regular class time.

• Athletic Lockers: Team locker assignments and locks will be managed directly by team coaches.

• Permit Parking (Grades 11 & 12): There are 9 student parking spots available in the lot by permit only. A separate communication will be sent to 11th and 12th graders on Monday Aug 17 with details on how to qualify and apply.
• Street Parking: All other driving students must utilize the surrounding street parking. Please pay close attention to posted village parking restrictions. MAP
• Accessible Parking: Students with an accessibility need who possess proper ADA identification are welcome to use the designated ADA spaces in the lot. Please ensure your ADA tag is displayed on your rearview mirror or license plate.
• Mark Your Calendars: Monday, Aug 17, Juniors and Seniors will be receiving an email through Infinite Campus with more information.

8:00 AM – Freshmen & New Student Orientation

We welcome the 9th-grade Class of 2030 and all new students to Shorewood High School! Students will participate in a schedule "walk-through" to help ease their transition.

9:30 AM – All Students Report

Regular class schedules begin for ALL grade levels (9th–12th). We are excited to welcome everyone back to school!

* Zero Hour PE: 10th-grade students enrolled in Zero Hour Team Concepts Physical Education, please watch your email for additional details regarding your start time.

During the first week of school, students will attend Class Meetings and should report directly to the Auditorium during Advisory, while all other students report to their regular Advisory classroom.

This altered schedule applies during the 10:42 AM – 11:12 AM Advisory block on specific dates: Freshmen meet on Wednesday, Sept 2; Sophomores on Thursday, Sept 3; Juniors on Friday, Sept 4; and Seniors on Tuesday, Sept 8.

We hope you're having a wonderful summer! As the school year approaches and college application season begins to pick up, we wanted to let you know about an upcoming opportunity. Please save-the-date for our College Application Workshop on Monday, August 24, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in LMC South.

During the workshop, we will:

• Review the college application process and key deadlines
• Share essay tips and writing support with Ms. Trainor
• Provide dedicated time to work on applications
• Answer individual questions and offer one-on-one support

If you plan to attend, please complete the Workshop Attendance Form so we know how many students to expect.

If you can't attend, we'll share the presentation slides afterward, and know that we are always available for individual support. We'll also offer optional College Application Lunch Workshops throughout the fall. Additionally, here is the junior conference materials packet that was shared last school year. It contains all things you need to know about the college application process, post-secondary planning, and beyond.

We hope to see you on August 24th! Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Thanks all,

SHS Counselors

We are excited to share an important update regarding our graduation ordering process!

Moving forward, our school is transitioning away from Jostens and officially partnering with Midwest Scholastic, a trusted local Wisconsin business. Through this new partnership, we are able to provide our families with the same high-quality graduation products—including caps, gowns, stoles, and tassels—at significantly lower prices.

We are thrilled to support a local company while also reducing costs for our graduating class.

What’s Next?

More detailed information regarding how and when to order caps, gowns, stoles, and tassels for the upcoming graduation season will be shared soon. Please keep an eye out for future communications!

Please be on the lookout Saturday, August 1 for an email from the Universities of Wisconsin (it will be in your school inbox--you will also receive something in the mail a week or so after). This email will detail which UW schools you have been automatically admitted to. If you plan to potentially attend one of these schools, you simply need to fill out their direct admit form (should take only 10 minutes)--this does not lock you into attending, something you won't need to decide until May 1, 2027. If you do have questions, please reach out or stop in to the college workshop we will be having on August 24th.

If you do not receive an email, you can still apply to various UW schools via their application! https://apply.wisconsin.edu/

Below is some information from the Direct Admit program:

Eligible students submitted by high schools in the summer window will receive their Direct Admit Wisconsin offers on Saturday, August 1, via their high school email address. An admissions offer packet will follow in the mail by mid-August. Starting August 1, students with offers can complete the Direct Admit Form in the Universities of Wisconsin Admission Pathway Portal. Completing the Direct Admit Form notifies UWs that made admissions offers that students are interested and want to learn more. Resources to assist students include a Direct Admit Form walkthrough and other how-to videos, and a video and next steps checklist for directly admitted students. In addition, troubleshooting tips for students completing the Direct Admit form will be posted to Go Wisconsin Resources and Tools under “Prepare for College and the UW Admissions Process” by August 1. If students need help completing the form or have questions, they can contact Go Wisconsin/Admission Help, which will be available special hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 1.

Questions? Please reach out to your school counselor.