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Board Meeting Agenda (8-24-26)
1 day ago, Carolyn Krechel
Board Meeting Agenda (8-24-26)
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest PWSSD staff members! We’re thrilled to have these talented educators joining our schools:

Dunwiddie Elementary School
Joe Bertsch — Art
Rosalia Johnson — Music

Lincoln Elementary School
Katie Lackovic — 3rd Grade
Kevin Buettner — Physical Education

Saukville Elementary School
Emily Brennan — Speech-Language Pathologist
Mia Raddatz — Art

Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Alex Miller — Special Education
Jasper Kashou — Band
Gabrielle Fote — 5th Grade
Jake Shanahan — Counselor
Jae Hoskins — Spanish
Connor Czysz — Physical Education (not pictured)

Port Washington High School
Aaron Weisflog — Social Studies
Michelle Daugherty — Business
Sheila Piotrowski — Special Education
Rose Gleue Rogers — Special Education
Rebecca D’Agostino — Special Education

We’re so excited to welcome these outstanding educators to the PWSSD family! Please help us celebrate them and wish them an amazing school year! #PWSSD #PWSSuccess #WelcomeHome!
3 days ago, PWSSD
District-wide new staff and PWHS New Staff
New SES and TJMS Staff
New DES and LES Staff
See the progress, accomplishments, and momentum that shaped the 2025-26 school year in our #PWSSD Annual Report!

Presented as a digital magazine, the report highlights great things happening across our schools, shares updates on our strategic plan, and provides a look at the 26 key performance indicators helping us measure progress and remain accountable to our students, families, staff, and community.

Explore the PWSSD 2025-26 Annual Report: https://www.pwssd.org/page/our-district

#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess
6 days ago, PWSSD
2025-2026 Annual Report Link
As we get ready to head back to school, now is a good time to revisit the #PWSSD website!

Find district and school news, calendars, family resources, staff information and other helpful updates, all in one convenient location. Check it out here: https://www.pwssd.org.

First day of school for 5th and 9th Grade is September 1st!
First day of school for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade is September 1st at 11:15
All other grades start on September 2nd!

#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess
19 days ago, PWSSD
Check our website!
The Class of 2034 has been making some noise, in the best possible way!

Over the past four days, our fifth-grade musicians have worked hard at Band Camp, building their skills, learning to play together, and preparing for their first performance of the year.

Come celebrate their progress at tomorrow’s concert!

📅 Tomorrow
⏰ 11:00 a.m.
📍 Thomas Jefferson Middle School Gym

We are proud of their effort, enthusiasm, and commitment. The Class of 2034 is band-ready! 🎺🥁🎷

#PWSSD #ClassOf2034 #FifthGradeBand #BandCamp #BandReady #MusicEducation #FutureMusicians #StudentFocusedFutureReady
24 days ago, PWSSD
Summer Band Camp at TJMS image
We’re hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year! Today is our Board of Education and administration retreat.

We look forward to another outstanding school year in #PWSSD!

#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess
26 days ago, PWSSD
Board of Education & Administrator Retreat Graphic
Summer break is a great time to keep building strong reading habits! Students and families are encouraged to read a little each day, explore new books, revisit favorite stories, and enjoy reading together at home or on the go. 📚☀️

A few minutes of reading each day can make a big difference when students return to school!

#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD
about 1 month ago, PWSSD
Image of teacher reading a book to a class.
Student registration for the 2026-27 school year is open! ✍️

Annual registration is required for all returning families, and new families can get started through the link below.

REMINDER: Busing requests are included in this year's registration process.

Get started: https://www.pwssd.org/o/pwssd/page/enrollmentwelcome

#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD
about 1 month ago, PWSSD
Register today! 2026-2027 Registration is open now. Sign-up for bussing.
Welcome back to Port Washington High School, Class of 1976!

From stories of skipping math class to go fishing to memories of those unforgettable, and uncomfortable, PE uniforms, it was wonderful reminiscing and sharing a few laughs with you. Thank you for returning to PWHS and reminding us that Pirate pride lasts a lifetime!

#PWHSClassOf1976 #PiratePride
about 1 month ago, PWSSD
Class of 1976 at PWHS
Volunteers took over the District Office Conference room and Superintendent's Office last night!

They were busy organizing and preparing the amazing robotics and STEM materials made possible through an $84,389 grant from the Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation. These new resources will expand hands-on opportunities in robotics, coding, engineering, and innovation for PWSSD students in grades 3–8.

Thank you to our incredible volunteers and the Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation for helping our students become future-ready problem solvers!

#StudentFocusedFutureReady #PWSSDProud #STEMEducation
about 1 month ago, PWSSD
Student helper organizing a donated kit.
Volunteers stepped up to put the grant supplies into motion.
District Office Closed for Cleaning July 20–24

The Port Washington-Saukville School District Office will be closed to visitors during the week of July 20–24, 2026, for summer cleaning. District Office staff will remain available by phone and email throughout the week and look forward to assisting you.

The Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Port Washington High School offices will remain open during this time. Thank you for your understanding as we prepare our facilities for the upcoming school year!
about 1 month ago, PWSSD
Student registration for the 2026-27 school year is open! ✍️

Annual registration is required for all returning families, and new families can get started through the link below.

REMINDER: Busing requests are included in this year's registration process and are due by the end of July to ensure pick-up on the first day of school.

Get started: https://www.pwssd.org/o/pwssd/page/enrollmentwelcome

#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD
about 1 month ago, PWSSD
Register today! 2026-2027 Registration is open now. Sign-up for bussing.
Looking for a fantastic career opportunity? We're hiring for the 2026-27 school year! 🙌

Check out current job openings and apply today: https://www.pwssd.org/departments/human-resources.cfm

#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD #JoinOurCrew
about 1 month ago, PWSSD
Text: We are hiring. Apply today!
☀️ Wrapping Up the First Two Sessions of Summer School! ☀️

Summer School in the Port Washington-Saukville School District isn't your parents' summer school anymore!

Over the past four weeks, our students have been learning, exploring, creating, competing, and making memories through an incredible variety of hands-on experiences. From learning guitar and making music, creative LEGO engineering, outdoor fishing adventures, and strategy games like chess and Monopoly, to Twister tournaments, STEM challenges, and summer fun in the sun, our classrooms have been filled with curiosity, laughter, and meaningful learning.

These experiences are possible because of our outstanding teachers and staff who continue to create engaging opportunities that help students discover new passions, build friendships, and grow in ways that extend far beyond a traditional classroom.

We're excited to keep the momentum going as our final Summer School session begins Monday, July 13! We can't wait to welcome another group of students for more learning, creativity, and fun.

Thank you to everyone who has helped make Summer School another outstanding success in PWSSD!

#StudentFocusedFutureReady #PWSSD #SummerSchool #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #NotYourParentsSummerSchool #FutureReady
about 1 month ago, PWSSD
Guitar Class
Game strategist class
Fun in the sun class - Drip, drip, splash
Fishing class photo
Creative constructions
Chess class
A to Z: animals to zoos
Art class in action
All athletics class
Student registration for the 2026-27 school year is open! ✍️

Annual registration is required for all returning families, and new families can get started through the link below.

REMINDER: Busing requests are included in this year's registration process.

Get started: https://www.pwssd.org/families/registration.cfm

#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD
about 1 month ago, PWSSD
2026-2027 School Year Registration is open!
Don't know about you, but we're still smiling after Sunday’s beautiful graduation ceremony. The Class of 2026 was one for the record books and are certainly ready to take on whatever lies ahead for them.

It takes a village to get them there however, and we are so grateful for our wonderful Port Washington-Saukville community, teachers, and families who supported them every step of the way.

"Caps off" to the new grads, go make the world a better place!
2 months ago, PWSSD
Student smiling in graduation attire
Student smiling in graduation attire
student speaking at graduation at a podium
teaching speaking at graduation at a podium
students singing at graduation in a choir
one student in graduation clothing singing as a part of a choir
Student smiling in graduation attire
graduates throwing their caps in the air
Student smiling in graduation attire
Student smiling in graduation attire
Happy National School Nurse Day to our very own Abby Bonness!

At PWSSD, our mission is to keep our students focused and future-ready. We know that for our kids to reach their greatest potential, they need to feel safe and healthy first. That’s where Abby’s magic comes in!

Whether she’s expertly applying a colorful bandage, offering a calm word during a busy day, or looking out for the well-being of our entire school community, Abby is a huge part of what makes our schools a great place to be.

Abby, thank you for everything you do to keep our students and staff at their best, especially with all the behind the scenes work that many of us never even see. We hope your day is full of (healthy) snacks and appreciation!
4 months ago, PWSSD
photo of pwssd school nurse abby bonness
The Future Called...and the Class of 2026 Answered!

On this Commitment Day, we celebrate our seniors as they take the next step toward their unique futures. Whether their path leads to a college campus, a trade apprenticeship, the military, or the workforce, we are incredibly proud of the work they’ve put in to become Life Ready, Career Ready, and Learning Ready.
4 months ago, PWSSD
photo of the class of 2026 in front of PWHS
a teacher with a male student wearing a concordia university wisconsin tshirt
students celebrating their acceptance to uw stevens point
Happy National Principals Day!

Today, we are taking a moment to celebrate the incredible leaders who steer our schools with heart, dedication, and vision. A huge shout-out to the phenomenal principals of our district:

Jane Gennerman – Lincoln Elementary
Elyse Voskuil – Dunwiddie Elementary
Jae Henderson – Saukville Elementary
Nick DeBaker – Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Rachel Biertzer – Port Washington High School

Thank you for everything you do to support our students, empower our teachers, and build a stronger community every single day. We are so lucky to have you "at the helm"!

Drop a comment below to share a "thank you" or a favorite memory of these amazing leaders! 👇

#NationalPrincipalsDay #wearepwssd #portpride
4 months ago, PWSSD
photo  collage of the principals in the pwssd

Revitalized PWSSD Education Foundation receives $225,000 Commitment from Vantage Data Centers, Oracle and OpenAI.

Vantage Data Centers announced support for the relaunch of the Port Washington–Saukville School District’s (PWSSD) Education Foundation, alongside Oracle and OpenAI, through a combined $225,000 commitment to strengthen local education and workforce readiness efforts.

Vantage Data Centers, Oracle and OpenAI will each contribute $75,000, for a total commitment of $225,000, as they deepen engagement with the Port Washington–Saukville community. The three companies are actively investing in Port Washington as part of the Lighthouse development being built by Vantage for Oracle and its customer OpenAI.

We are extremely grateful for this donation as it will go directly to benefit our teachers and students over the next several years. The reestablished foundation will provide flexible, community driven funding to invest directly in students and educators and to expand programs aligned with district priorities, helping prepare learners for college, careers and a rapidly evolving workforce.

4 months ago, PWSSD
board room photo of vantage, open ai, and oracle representatives with pwssd school administrators