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Postcard from Italy:

Looks like our talented band and choir students are having the time of their lives overseas!

A huge thank you to our dedicated music directors, chaperones, and our incredibly supportive community for making this life-changing experience possible.
5 months ago, PWSSD
a group of students listening to a tour guide in italy
a group of student looking at the ceiling of a cathedral
venice italy canal
group photo of the band and choir completing their pizza making training
group photo of the port washington saukville choir and band in italy in their concert attire
🏀 BIG NEWS FOR PIRATE BASKETBALL! 🏀

Huge congratulations to Cal Loose on being named to the WBCA Division 2 All-State Team!
Cal, a 6'2” senior, was a major catalyst for our Port Washington High School team during an incredible season. He helped lead the Pirates to a stellar 25-2 record, an outright Glacier Trails Conference championship, and a WIAA Regional Championship!

Check out these senior season stats:
🔥 17.3 Points Per Game
🏀 4.9 Rebounds
🤝 2.9 Assists
🔒 2.4 Steals

We are so proud of your hard work, leadership, and everything you’ve contributed to the PWHS basketball program.

Oh, and off the court...he's a great student and an all-around joy to have at PWHS. He will be missed.

Join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor! 👏
6 months ago, PWSSD
Senior boys basketball player completing a crossover dribble on an opponent
If you have a child in our school district with an IEP, or if you would like to learn more about PWSSD’s special education programming, we invite you to our Spring 2026 Parent University.

Where?
Lincoln Elementary School Library

When?
6:00 to 7:00 on Thursday, April 16

Meet staff and learn about our special education programming. Topics will include IEP navigation, strategies to be an active member of the IEP team, least restrictive environment, dispute resolution, the referral process, and other special education-related topics.
6 months ago, PWSSD
Parent University in green lettering with a description of the event that matches the post.
The brackets are set and the madness begins TODAY! 🏀🏴‍☠️

While the rest of the world is focused on their picks, we’re celebrating our own Sweet 16: Reasons We Love PWSSD. Swipe through to see why the Pirate Life is the best life.

#portpride #wearepwssd
6 months ago, PWSSD
16 reasons to love pwssd
16 reasons to love pwssd
16 reasons to love pwssd
16 reasons to love pwssd
A huge thank you to Sommer's Subaru Buick GMC in Mequon for helping our continued efforts to modernize our automotive shop. These tool boxes will be outfitted over the coming year to provide our technicians individual work spaces that model real life opportunities in the field.
6 months ago, PWSSD
donated tool benches in front of a group of students
Music in Our Schools Month continued with the 5th Grade Choir Concert last night. The students did a fantastic job!

Be sure to check out the Festival Choir Concert this Thursday, March 20th at 7p in the PAC.

#wearepwssd #portpride
6 months ago, PWSSD
Choir director in front of fifth grade choir on risers
Happy Music in Schools Month!

There is no better way to celebrate the power of music education than by highlighting the incredible talent right here in our hallways. We are beyond proud of our dedicated musicians who poured their hearts into their performances at the district WSMA Solo & Ensemble festival this past Saturday.

The results speak for themselves: our PWHS band and choir students took on 38 different events, and an incredible 23 of those are now advancing to the State festival! CONGRATS and keep up the great work!
6 months ago, PWSSD
port pirate logo with news that 23 events made it to state for music
Congratulations to Grady Karrels on reaching an incredible achievement tonight — 1,000 career points!

In a thrilling regional championship game that came down to the very final seconds, Grady was able to hit this milestone right on his home court, making the moment even more special.
History was also made tonight for Port Washington Boys Basketball. For the first time ever, two players in the same season have reached the 1,000 career point milestone. This is a huge accomplishment and something that only a select few players ever achieve.

Grady, we are incredibly proud of you and all the hard work you’ve put in to reach this moment. Congratulations on an amazing achievement!
6 months ago, PWSSD
basketball team holding banner for student grady karrels who reached 1000 points
First graders ventured out to view First Stage’s rendition of Peter Pan and Wendy. The reviews were resoundingly positive with all the children getting “hooked” the moment the curtain opened! (And a little birdie told us that the bus driver was extremely complimentary of our little darlings and their fabulous behavior. Way to go, Lincoln Lions!)
6 months ago, PWSSD
Class photo in front of theater
Class photo in front of theater
Class photo in front of theater
To kick off #PWSSDReads and celebrate the start of #NationalReadingMonth, we had a very special guest reader in Mr. Clark’s third-grade classroom at Dunwiddie Elementary School. Superintendent McMahon stopped by to dive into Chapter One of Fenway and Hattie! 📖🐾

The students were all ears as we started the adventures of the impulsive little dog, Fenway, and his favorite human, Hattie. It was the perfect way to spark our love for literacy this March.

A huge thank you to Superintendent McMahon for spending time with our third graders and helping us launch this district-wide reading celebration!
6 months ago, PWSSD
Superintendent reading to a class of kids who are raising their hands
Superintendent reading to a class of kids who are raising their hands
Two female students listening to a read aloud book
Superintendent reading to a class of kids who are raising their hands
Superintendent reading to a class of kids who are raising their hands
THROWBACK THURSDAY!

As we continue to look forward to a brand-new Saukville Elementary, today we’re looking back at the last time major work was done on our current building, over 36 years ago!.

This photo by Vern Arendt from December 6, 1989, shows former principal Leo Gall handling the ribbon-cutting honors for the school's last major addition. Joining him were school board member Sue Engelman, former principal Irv Luisier, and George Eger.

While this building has been our home for decades, and a couple more years into the future, we are so excited to start fresh and build a "New Saukville" for the next generation!

#throwbackthursday #saukvilleelementary #wearepwssd
7 months ago, PWSSD
speech given by school board president
teachers in their new classroom sitting at desks
Ribbon cutting ceremony
Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is happening NOW!

At PWSSD, we believe every student deserves a stage to shine on and a community that challenges them to grow. Whether they are mastering a new instrument, collaborating on a complex math problem, or discovering a lifelong passion, our students are becoming the leaders of tomorrow.

Join the PWSSD family and see what it means to be part of a community that is Student Focused and Future Ready.

Your journey starts here: 👉 https://www.pwssd.org/families/registration.cfm

#wearepwssd #OpenEnrollment #PortPride
7 months ago, PWSSD
three students working on a math problem together with the words collaborative, curious, and boundless over the top.
Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is happening NOW!

Join the PWSSD family and see what it means to be part of a community that is Student Focused and Future Ready.

Apply today: https://www.pwssd.org/families/registration.cfm

#WEAREPWSSD
7 months ago, PWSSD
girl acting in a play. words on the side say creative. dynamic. authentic.