KEWASKUM DISTRICT NEWS
Before winter break I shared the sad news of the passing of one of our cherished educators, Mrs. Connie Rohrer, who unexpectedly left us on Monday, December 16, 2024. Connie was a dedicated kindergarten teacher at Farmington Elementary, a beloved colleague, and a nurturing presence in the lives of so many children and families in our district.
Connie’s life was one marked by kindness, creativity, and service. Her classrooms were safe and joyful spaces where students could explore, grow, and thrive. Connie’s warmth and creativity inspired not only her students but also her colleagues and friends. Her legacy will live on in the countless lives she touched, the laughter and learning she brought to her classrooms, and the community she helped build within our district.
I want to thank the families, local business, PTO, and community organizations for their show of support for the students, families, and staff of Farmington Elementary School. I have been blown away by the generosity of our community.
As we grieve the loss of Connie, let us also celebrate the extraordinary life she lived and the profound impact she had on our community. Together, we will honor her memory by continuing to uphold the values she so beautifully embodied—kindness, dedication, and a genuine belief in the potential of every child.
Dr. Bazata
Superintendent
Kewaskum School District
We are so grateful for the incredible generosity of our staff and community! Thanks to your kindness, 41 KES students and 17 FES students received thoughtful gifts this season. Your support truly makes a difference!
A special thank you to Dr. Bazata for donating wrapping paper, and to Laatsch's Piggly Wiggly, Dairy Queen, Cousin Subs, and the BP gas station for their generous gift card and coupon contributions.
Exciting news! Auditions for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of The Wizard of Oz will take place on Monday, March 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Kewaskum High School Theatre. Students from Kindergarten through grade 12 are encouraged to audition.
For more information please follow this link to the poster and registration form. The permission slip should be brought to audition.
At their December 12 meeting, the Board approved the calendar for the 2025/26 school year.
You can view the approved 2025/26 Academic Calendar here or on our website at https://www.kewaskumschools.org/calendars.
School closings and late start notifications will appear on the website and app, and will also be sent out via texts, phone calls and emails.
Ensure you stay connected by logging into your Skyward Family Access Account and updating your contact information.
JANUARY
01/10 - Alumni/Community Pep Band
01/13 - Incoming Freshman Night
01/14 - FES Family Fun Night
01/20 - KMS/KHS Winter Choir Concert
01/30 - KMS/KHS Parent/Teacher Conferences
01/31 - No School (Professional Development Day)
FEBRUARY
02/07 & 02/08 - KMS and KHS Presents Mamma Mia!
02/12 - 4K Enrollment Night
02/13 - 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
The Elementary Giving Trees were recognized by Ms. Hyde and Ms. Petersen. Forty-one KES students and seventeen FES students received gifts from generous staff and community members. Dr. Bazata donated wrapping paper, while Laatsch's Piggly Wiggly, Dairy Queen, Cousins Subs, and the local BP gas station contributed gift cards and coupons.Gianna Hein was recognized for her achievement on the SolidWorks Certified Level Exam. The CSWA Exam is a global industry certification that assesses a candidate's ability to create mechanical parts using computer-aided design and engineering fundamentals, interpret 2D and 3D mechanical prints, and assemble multiple mechanical parts.
REPORTS
Dr. Bazata presented the District Administrator Report, providing updates on the Spring Election, 4K enrollment events, Board tours, the roles of school counselors, and a preview of the February Board meeting.Mr. Brightman presented the Business Manager Report, informing the Board that the 2024 and 2023 audits were available on the website and that the budget process had begun. He also included the District Dashboard in his report and shared information about the planned RFP for daycare services.
The Finance & Transportation, and Policy & Legislative Committees shared updates from their recent meetings.
Ms. Klemme and Ms. Rettler presented the Student Representative Report, providing updates on the leadership conference they attended at CESA 6, leadership opportunities for other KHS students, and the role of the high school counselors. Mr. Ramthun requested that the student representatives ask CESA 6 to recognize them and their counterparts across districts and report back to the Board with an update.
ITEMS FOR ACTION
The Board approved the following:
- Payroll and accounts payable reports
- Updated ELD Standards
- The legislative platform
- The number of additional open enrollment seats for the 2025-26 school year
- The number of eligible students for the Wisconsin Academic Scholarship and Technical Excellence Higher Education Scholarship
- An overnight field trip for KHS FFA members
POLICY
The Board approved updated policies.
