KEWASKUM DISTRICT NEWS
Finishing the Year Strong
As we step into April, the signs of spring are all around us—longer days, warmer weather, and a renewed energy in our schools. This is also a crucial time for our students as they work hard to finish the school year strong. With just a few months left, we encourage families to continue supporting their children in staying engaged, motivated, and prepared for success.
Here are a few ways families can help their children maintain momentum during these final months:
Set Goals & Celebrate Progress – Encourage your child to set short-term goals for finishing strong. Whether it's improving a grade, completing a project, or preparing for an assessment. After they accomplish a goal, make sure to take time to celebrate the small wins along the way because it can build motivation.
Prioritize Rest & Wellness – Sleep, nutrition, and physical activity play a big role in academic performance. Encouraging healthy habits will help students stay alert and engaged in their learning. Set aside some “non-technology” time to go outside for a walk or play a board game.
Stay Engaged with Teachers & Schools – Open communication with teachers can provide valuable insights into your child’s progress. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns and take advantage of any school-offered resources.
Be Aware of Important Dates – Spring is a busy time with assessments, performances, and end-of-year activities. Keeping track of these events can help families plan ahead and ensure students are prepared. Each month we send out district and building-level newsletters. Make sure to check the important dates and put them on your calendar.
Our students have accomplished so much this year, and I am confident they will continue to thrive as we close out the school year. Let’s work together to ensure a strong and successful finish!
Dr. Bazata
Superintendent
Kewaskum School District
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Summer School registration closes at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, and classes are filling up fast!
Visit our website at https://www.kewaskumschools.org/ to register. If you do not see a class available in a certain time slot for a specific age group, please select “Not taking a class at this time” and email behmer@kewaskumschools.org for assistance.
The KHS Key Club is hosting a Pop Tab Drive from April 21-25. Pop tabs can be dropped off during first-period classes or at the KHS main office during regular school hours. The high school class that collects the most pop tabs by weight will win a delicious frozen treat!
All collected tabs will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Southeastern Wisconsin, helping families stay close to their hospitalized children.
Join us for Gallery Night on Wednesday, April 23 at KMS from 4:30-7:30pm!
Open to all students, families, and community members, this special evening will feature student art displays, a special immersive exhibition, make-it, take-it activities, and, weather permitting, delicious eats from the Cousins Food Truck. Celebrate our students’ talents and enjoy a night filled with art, inspiration, and community connection – we can’t wait to see you there!
Each month this section will include information on topics discussed at the regular school board meeting. These updates come from unapproved minutes of the meeting.
RECOGNITION
KHS Solo and Ensemble State Qualifiers were recognized:- Morgan, Mara, and Haley - Woodwind trio
- Claire and Zoey - Flute/Alto Sax duet
- Emma - Alto Sax Solo
- Alexa - Bass Clarinet Solo
- Violet - Tenor Sax Solo
- Zoey - Alto Sax Solo
- Mia - Classical vocal solo and musical theater vocal solo
- Lia - Classical vocal solo
- Saxophone Ensemble - Emma, Zoey, Vinny, Violet, Kiley, Dan, and Elijah
- Clarinet Ensemble - Haley, Owen, Nora, Kayleen, Kiley, Autumn, Shaeli, Jordan, Alexa, and Alexis
- Percussion Ensemble - Isaac, Vinny, Katie, Dennis, Myles, Tyler, Eli, Liam, and Logan
REPORTS
- Dr. Bazata presented the District Administrator Report and highlighted graduation, election results, noted that there were no follow-up requests related to last month's public comments, and provided a preview of the May meeting.
- Mr. Brightman presented the Business Manager Report and provided updates on both the district and state budgets.
- Ms. Heipp presented the Student Learning Report on Virtual Learning. An update was provided on the current number of licenses in use, onboarding, progress monitoring and future steps.
- Committee chairs provided updates from their March meetings.
- Ms. Klemme and Ms. Rettler presented their Student Representative Report, discussing spring sports, and recognizing other high school clubs and activities for the opportunities provided to students.
- Ms. Watzlawick presented the Family Liaison Report and reviewed the role's responsibilities, current caseload, progress to date, and next steps.
- Ms. Miller presented the Food and Nutrition Report and highlighted events and statistics for the 2024/25 school year. Future plans were also discussed.
ITEMS FOR ACTION
The Board approved the following:
- Payroll and accounts payable reports
- School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative Agreement
- Food and Nutrition Pricing Structure for the 2025–26 school year
- Student Fee Schedule for the 2025–26 school year
- PTO Benefits Model
- Private School Attendance Area
- Amendment to July Board Meeting Dates
- FFA Overnight Field Trip
- Purchases over $7,500 as recommended by the Finance Committee
- Updated policies as recommended by the Policy Committee
