KEWASKUM DISTRICT NEWS
My 13 year-old nephew lives in a state where school starts in the beginning of August, so on the Sunday before the first day of school, I texted him to see if he was ready for his first day. His one word response was, “Nope.” Needless to say, the Monday morning school routine was a bit of a shock to him as he was used to a “sleep until ten” summer schedule.
As we prepare to welcome students back on Tuesday, September 2, now is a great time to help your child ease back into school routines and get excited for the year ahead.
Here are a few tips to help your family get ready:
Begin transitioning to school-year sleep schedules a week or two in advance.
Talk with your child about what to expect—whether they’re entering a new grade, starting a different school, or reconnecting with friends.
Review school supply lists, set up a designated space for homework, and begin building back-to-school routines at home.
If your child is feeling anxious, reassure them that it’s completely normal, and remind them of the familiar, friendly faces who will be there to support them.
We are eager to partner with you to make sure every student feels welcomed, prepared, and excited to return. If you have any questions or need assistance preparing for the school year, whether it's about supplies, transportation, schedules, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s building principal. Our team is here to help.
Let’s work together to make this a fantastic school year.
Dr. Bazata
Superintendent
Kewaskum School District
Mark Your Calendar - there's a lot going on:
August 26:
- KMS Jump to the Middle - 8:00am-12:00pm
- KHS Freshman Warm-up - 7:30am-12:00pm
- KMS and KHS Open House - 3:30-5:30pm
August 27:
- FES and KES Open House - 4:00-6:00 pm
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back for another amazing year!
We are excited to share that our district is adopting the Raptor Safe mobile app as part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our schools safe and welcoming. This easy-to-use app builds on our current visitor procedures, offering a more convenient and secure check-in process for everyone.
This new program will replace the background check form and will be used for all visitors and chaperones. We believe Raptor Safe will make the process smoother and faster while continuing to keep the safety of our students and staff a top priority.
Watch for more details coming soon, or check out the FAQ sheet to learn more now!
Join KEYS for their 32nd Annual KEYS 5K Run/Walk on October 12. This much-loved community event brings people together for fitness, fun, and, most importantly, to support our Kewaskum High School graduates through scholarships.
Every step taken and every donation given helps open doors for KHS graduates as they pursue their future goals. Visit Kewaskum Youth Scholarships, Inc. for more information and to register!
The YMCA is proud to partner with our schools to offer before and after school care for elementary students. This program provides a safe, fun, and supportive environment where children can enjoy activities, build friendships, and continue learning outside of regular school hours.
If you’re interested in signing your child up or would like to learn more, please take a look at the brochure linked here.
AUGUST
08/25 Annual Meeting 6:00 p.m. KHS Theatre
08/26 Jump to the Middle/Freshman Warm up
08/26 Middle/High School Open House 3:30-5:30 p.m.
08/27 Farmington/Kewaskum Elementary Open House 4-6 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
09/02 First Day of School
09/08 Parent Night - Walk the Schedule (KMS)
09/11 School Board Meeting
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
- Cailyn Beres, an eighth-grade trumpet player at Kewaskum Middle School, was selected for the prestigious Wisconsin Middle Level State Honors Band, recognizing her exceptional musicianship and leadership.
Kris Dreher was recognized for leading a highly successful Summer School 2025, with record enrollment of 410 students across 27 enrichment courses.
REPORTS
- Dr. Bazata presented the District Administrator’s Report, highlighting summer leadership workshops and projects, upcoming WASB Fall Regional Meeting dates, an update on last month’s public comments, and a preview of the September Board meeting.
- Mr. Brightman presented the Business Manager Report, highlighting the District Dashboard, the Annual Meeting, and noting that the District will end this fiscal year with a surplus.
- Ms. Heipp presented the Student Learning and Services Report, providing updates on ELA, curriculum review, the virtual program, assessments, and personal reading plans, and also introduced the new district nurse.
- Committee chairs provided updates from their August meetings.
ITEMS FOR ACTION
The Board approved the following:Minutes from previous meetings.
New hires: Lisa Paulson (Varsity Assistant Volleyball), Cassondra Strasser (Volleyball JV2 Coach), Jason Last (Varsity Football Assistant), David Pfeiffer (Varsity Football Assistant), and Glenn Grisolono (Assistant Football Coach).
Resignations: Nicole Butler (Special Education Teacher).
Payroll and accounts payable reports.
An overnight/out of state field trip for KMS students to Washington DC, July 6- 9, 2026.
An overnight/out of state field trip for the KHS Cross Country team to St. Paul, MN, September 19-20, 2025.
Job Description: District Nurse.
Purchases over $7,500 as recommended by the Finance Committee.
