SASD e-Newsletter: September 2026

📲 Have you downloaded the new SASD app?

A mobile screen showing the Sheboygan Area School District homepage with three colorful cards: “School calendars, news and resources” (blue), “Students at your fingertips” (green), and “Stay updated with school alerts” (yellow), plus a “Get” button.

Download the SASD app to quickly view your child’s school details on your phone. The app gathers school news, district updates, events, staff contacts, teacher messages, and more, all in one convenient place!

SASD APP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who should use the app?

Parents and guardians, along with high school students, can use the SASD app to stay connected to school news, class updates, and more. Note: Elementary and middle school students do not use the app.

💬 Are you getting notifications about unread messages?

Mobile screen showing a locked padlock icon and the message “Looks like you don't have access to this,” with a top banner for Sheboygan Area and a bottom navigation bar (Home, News, Calendar, Directory, More).

If you have unread messages in the new SASD app, you will get automated email reminders shortly after 2:00 p.m. each day. These emails remind you to log in and check your messages. If you are not logged in, you might see a message that says, “Looks like you don’t have access to this.” Click the gear icon in the top right corner to log in and view your message.

➡️Find login instructions here: https://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/resources/app

✨ Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!

Dear SASD Families,

I hope you and your family had a wonderful summer and are off to a great start to the new school year. There is always something special about welcoming our students back to school and seeing the energy and excitement they bring to our classrooms and hallways.

I am incredibly grateful for our dedicated staff, who work each day to support, encourage, and inspire our students. This year, I am especially proud of the resilience and flexibility shown by the students and staff at Urban and Farnsworth Middle Schools as they navigate the changes that come with construction. While there have certainly been adjustments along the way, their positive spirit and commitment to learning have been truly impressive.

As we begin the school year, I also want to emphasize the importance of regular attendance. Being at school each day helps students stay connected, build strong habits and make the most of their learning opportunities. The routines students establish early in the school year can help set the tone for the months ahead, and we appreciate our families' partnership in making attendance a priority whenever possible.

We know that students are most successful when schools and families work together. Thank you for the trust you place in us and for the many ways you support your children and our schools. To our new families, welcome to the Sheboygan Area School District. To our returning families, thank you for your continued partnership.

I am excited for the year ahead and all that our students will accomplish. Thank you for being an important part of the SASD community. Here's to a great school year!

Sincerely,

Dr. Jake Konrath
Superintendent
Sheboygan Area School District

🔨 Urban Construction Update

photo of urban students with shovels at groundbreaking ceremony

Wondering what's happening at Urban Middle School? View the full update here!

September 2026

Outdoor demolition on the north and west sides of the building is slated for completion by mid-September.

Work begins on the three-story new addition to the north side of the building. This addition will contain core classrooms for each grade level. This is a high priority to complete because the goal is to move students into this space next school year.

🔨 Farnsworth Construction Update

farnsworth students at groundbreaking ceremony

Wondering what's happening at Farnsworth Middle School? View the full update here!

August 2026

On the west side of the building, the team built the masonry for the tall, single-story choir, band, and orchestra classrooms.
On the east side of the building, the masonry was built for part of the main entrance.

September 2026

Construction of the three floor academic addition will begin mid-September and continue for several months.

View from the S. 10th Street looking where the new main entrance will be located.

🏫 Groundbreaking for 29th Student-Built House

students and guests at the groundbreaking ceremony combined with a rendering of the 2026 house project design

North and South High School students, staff, and guests attended a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the House Construction Project 2026 on Tuesday, September 8, at the construction site in the Stonebrook Crossing Subdivision on the south side of Sheboygan. Project 2026 is the 29th home that SASD students enrolled in Career & Technical Education classes at North and South High Schools will build.

North High School graduate Madeline Gilson designed the house. Last spring, her design was selected from plans drawn by all students enrolled in the Project Lead the Way Civil Engineering and Architecture class.

This is the eleventh home built under the direction of instructor and project manager Ted Schermetzler and the sixth student-built home in the Stonebrook Crossing subdivision by Werner Homes.

Learn more about the House Construction Program on our website at: https://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/programs-services/house-construction

📚 Attendance Matters!

The habits students build during the first two weeks of school can help set the tone for the rest of the year. Starting strong with regular attendance helps students build routines, stay connected to their learning, and form relationships with teachers and classmates.

Every day at school is a chance to learn, grow, and be part of the school community. Let's work together to help students build strong attendance habits from the very start!

📋 New Board of Education Meeting Days

Board of Education Committee Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Board of Education Regular Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Meetings are held at the Sheboygan Area School District Administrative Services Building, 3330 Stahl Road, in the Board of Education Meeting Room. Learn more here: https://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/about/board-of-education.

🕗 School Hours & Meal Menus

A child in a patterned sweatshirt sits at a classroom table eating from a small cup while another child watches; snack items and containers are spread across the table in a brightly colored room.

View all SASD school hours here: https://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/resources/school-hours

Online meal menus: https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/SheboyganAreaSchoolDistrict

A reminder that the SASD has qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2026-2027 school year. This means that all enrolled students can enjoy breakfast and lunch at no charge! ✨

👉 Take a Look at our Community Flyers!

Community Flyers

As a courtesy to families and non-profit community organizations, the Sheboygan Area School District posts community flyers on our website. Check back often to see what's new!

📲 Have you downloaded the new SASD app? 📲 Have you downloaded the new SASD app?

💬 Are you getting notifications about unread messages? 💬 Are you getting notifications about unread messages?

✨ Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year! ✨ Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!

🔨 Urban Construction Update 🔨 Urban Construction Update

🔨 Farnsworth Construction Update 🔨 Farnsworth Construction Update

🏫 Groundbreaking for 29th Student-Built House 🏫 Groundbreaking for 29th Student-Built House

📚 Attendance Matters! 📚 Attendance Matters!

📋 New Board of Education Meeting Days 📋 New Board of Education Meeting Days

🕗 School Hours & Meal Menus 🕗 School Hours & Meal Menus

👉 Take a Look at our Community Flyers! 👉 Take a Look at our Community Flyers!