Key News for Families

As we settle into October, I want to thank you for helping us kick off such a successful start to the school year. I also want to extend my sincere appreciation for your patience and care while navigating drop-off, pick-up, and travel around town amid our ongoing district construction projects and local road work. Your cooperation keeps our students and staff safe every day.

October is also a month of celebration and connection across our district. In honor of Wisconsin School Board Week, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our school board members for their leadership, vision, and dedication to our students and community.

Also, October is National Principals Month. Please join me in recognizing our outstanding school administrators for the guidance, energy, and care they bring to our buildings each day!

Looking ahead, our parent-teacher conferences will take place at the end of the month. These conversations are a vital opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate their early achievements, and strengthen our partnership between home and school. Watch for scheduling details from your child's school soon.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership, and I wish you and your family a wonderful fall season ahead!

The Village of Mukwonago has asked that we remind drivers to follow the posted detour around the West Veterans Way construction. In addition, be sure to obey posted speed limits and drive carefully.

Also, the Village has posted No Trucks on Fairwinds Boulevard from West Veterans Way to Chapman Farm Boulevard and on Macarthur Drive and Meadow View Lane.

Finally, expect increased police coverage in surrounding neighborhoods to help ensure the safety of our families and community members.

The Mukwonago Area School District I.T. Services department is seeking an intern. The job is based at Mukwonago High School and is a minimum 6-month contract with the potential to become a permanent position. Click here to read the job description and to learn more, or visit our job posting on WECAN to apply today!

If you're interested in volunteering in the district, please make sure you have an approved application on file before signing up for events. All volunteers must have an approved application on file prior to checking in at the office. In addition, Volunteers must check in at the kiosk by selecting the VOLUNTEER guest type (not visitor), so the proper screening and admittance is processed.

For more information, please visit our MASD volunteer website or start your application by clicking this link.

MASD is proud to partner with the Wisconsin Department of Justice to use the Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) confidential reporting system. SUSO allows students and parents to report weapons, threats of violence, bullying, sexual harassment, threat of suicide, drugs, and any other activity that could potentially endanger students, staff, and property. By using SUSO, students and parents can help keep schools safe, and it’s completely confidential.

Students, parents, school staff, or any community members can submit a school safety concern or threat via a website, mobile phone application, or toll-free number. Resource center staff work around-the-clock to respond to tips and to deploy a response locally by communicating directly with school administrators, law enforcement, and counselors. Nationwide, more than half of public middle and high schools now operate a tipline.

Visit the Speak Up, Speak Out website to learn more or to make a tip.

Do you have concerns about your child's development? If so, you are encouraged to register for our preschool screening this November. The screening is available for children between 3-5 years old who are not attending 5-year-old kindergarten. Non-MASD residents must be enrolled in an MASD school-aged program in order to have their child attend.

Screening will include cognitive development, personal/social skills, fine and gross motor skills, adaptive, speech/language, hearing, and vision. This screening is not 4K or 5k kindergarten screening. The screening is free of charge and takes 45-60 minutes.

Two dates are available: Monday, November 2, and Thursday, November 12. Times on both dates are 3:30 - 6 :30 p.m. The screening will be held at Mukwonago High School.

Appointments are required. To schedule please contact Alexandra Drew (262.363.6300, x24201 or drewal@masd.k12.wi.us).

We're building a play group where every child can learn, connect, play, and grow friendships in a safe, supportive, and positive environment. A new group begins October 13! Click here to learn more or sign up today in our Google Form!

Check out the upcoming offerings at: https://gobound.com/wi/schools/mukwonago/communityed

Registration is now open for the 21st annual Mukwonago Education Foundation (MEF) Gala on Saturday, October 24, hosted by Farris Automation. The gala supports classroom grants for MASD teachers and, this year, the MEF announced that they will begin offering scholarships to Mukwonago High School seniors who are continuing their education to become teachers.

Click here to learn more more about the 21st Annual MEF Gala or click here to purchase your seats today!

If you're interested in supporting music and the arts in Mukwonago, please consider joining the Mukwonago Fine Arts Booster Club. The Fine Arts Booster supports all aspects of the fine arts throughout the entire school district from grade school through high school. You can become a member for as little as $25 per year. Please visit our website for additional information as well as meeting times if you are interested in getting involved. https://www.mukwonagofineartsboosters.com/

Save the Date for MFAB's 3rd Annual 24-Hour Musical Fundraiser. This year's event will be January 15 & 16, 2027, and student registration opens on November 19. This event is open to all middle school or high school students and participants registered by December 23 will receive a t-shirt included with their registration.

The Mukwonago Veterans Memorial Project is working to create a lasting place of reflection, education, and gratitude in our community. The memorial will be built near Park View Middle School at Veterans Way and Rochester, creating a meaningful space where veterans, service members, families, students, and community members can gather to honor those who have served our country.

This project is about more than building a memorial. It is about creating a permanent place for future generations to learn, remember, and reflect on the sacrifices made by the men and women who served.

The estimated project cost is $500,000, and every donation helps bring this vision to life. All proceeds will go toward the construction of the Mukwonago Veterans Memorial Project, supported by the Wisconsin American Legion Foundation, Inc.

Click here to learn more about the project and to make your contribution today! Or, click here to follow the project on Facebook!

Applications for 2026 Christmas assistance through the Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County opened September 1. Click here to visit their website for more detail! Applications are due by November 15.

Parents Place of Waukesha County offers a variety of programs and classes. Click here to view their fall and winter offerings!

Parents United offers free workshops for parents! Check out their fall offerings:

Just Give Him the Whale (October 14) - Do you know someone who loves whales? Or ceiling fans? Or elevators? Often these unique interests of students on the autism spectrum are viewed as problematic rather than celebrated. In this presentation, Dr. Kluth explores how these fascinations can actually serve as powerful tools for classroom success. Participants will learn how honoring a student's expertise can help teachers calm, teach, and connect. Click here to learn more.

Creating the Conditions for Collaborative IEP Meetings (November 11) - This session focuses on how to create the right conditions for effective, productive, and genuinely collaborative IEP meetings that foster trust, transparency, and partnership. Participants will learn how to transform IEP meetings from stressful encounters into opportunities for teamwork, where all voices -- especially the voices of families -- are valued and heard. Click here to learn more.

Ready, Set, Let's IEP - Practical Tools for Preparing for the IEP (December 8) - Unpack the IEP and step into your next meeting with confidence! An Individualized Education Program (IEP) can feel overwhelming. This interactive 2-hour workshop turns confusion into clarity, empowering you as a parent. Gain the practical insights, tools, and confidence you need to speak up for your child and become a truly collaborative partner in the IEP process. Click here to learn more.

The Mukwonago Area School District and Muskego-Norway School District have united to create a digital job board for current students and recent graduates.

If you're an employer and would like to get involved, email Christine Perkins, the district's Coordinator of College and Career Readiness, at perkich@masd.k12.wi.us.

If you are a job seeker, go to our new link at https://wiyouthjobs.careerwebsite.com/ and view available jobs in the Mukwonago area. New jobs are added all the time, so be sure to check frequently!

And parents, be sure to have your son or daughter check for summer employment opportunities!

As a service to our community, don't forget that MASD hosts a virtual Community Bulletin Board that is regularly updated with information from organizations providing services or activities. Be sure to bookmark the page and watch Key News for Families all year long for updates.

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