National Custodian Day is a great opportunity to recognize the staff members who take such good care of our schools! ✨

Our custodians clean and prepare classrooms, care for hallways and common areas, help with building needs, and make sure spaces are ready for everything from the school day to evening events.

Thank you for the work you do to support our students, staff, and families!

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Reminder: There will be no school for students on Friday, September 25, for a staff professional development day. We’ll see everyone again on Monday!

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Kindness is Growing! Dunwididie students are spreading kindness through their Kind Kids Day Fundraiser! Every act of kindness (big or small!) adds a link to the Chain of Kindness.

We are so proud of our students for making a difference through kindness! 💙

Dunwiddie students are excited about our Kind Kids Day Fundraiser.

We spreading kindness and keeping track of every act of kindness with our Chain of Kindness! Each paper link represents a kind act completed by one of our students.

We are so proud of our students for choosing kindness, helping others, and showing that even small acts can make a BIG difference!

September is College Savings Month, and Wisconsin families have a great resource at their fingertips: setting up a 529 plan.

Starting early and saving gradually over time can make a real difference in your child's higher education journey. We encourage families to explore their options and take that first step toward planning for the future. 🎓

Learn more: https://dfi.wi.gov/Pages/EducationalServices/CollegeSavingsCareerPlanning/CollegeSavingsProgram.aspx

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It's National School Backpack Awareness Day! 🎒

Choosing the right backpack and wearing it correctly can go a long way toward keeping students comfortable and injury-free. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

✅ Use both strapssingle-shoulder carrying puts uneven strain on the body
✅ Keep the total load to 10-15% of your child's body weight
✅ Pack heavier items closest to the back
✅ Straps should be snug but not too tight
✅ Regularly remove items that do not need to be there

Find additional tips: www.kidshealth.org/en/parents/backpack.html

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Observed September 15 through October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

The mid-September start is meaningful, as it coincides with independence celebrations in many Latin American countries.

We are honored to observe this month with our community.

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Happy International IT Professionals Day! 💻🎉

Join us in celebrating our incredible #PWSSD IT team:
🌟 Dason Wenta
🌟 Bryan Ryer
🌟 Jeffrey Wojcik

These tech experts do remarkable work troubleshooting problems, maintaining systems, and making sure our students have access to the tools they need to learn and grow.

We are grateful for all they do!

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Today, we remember and honor those whose lives were lost on September 11, 2001, as well as the first responders, service members, and everyday citizens who demonstrated extraordinary courage in the days that followed. 🇺🇸

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Before & After School Care Openings Available!

The Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA has openings in our School Age Care Program at all three PWSSD elementary schools.

The YMCA is a licensed program that provides a safe, engaging, and convenient option for families who need care before and/or after school. Children enjoy enriching activities, homework support, active play, and opportunities to connect with friends in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Space is available now, so we encourage families to register as soon as possible.

Questions? Contact Michelle Doughty at mdoughty@kmymca.org or by calling 262-808-8279

Looking for your next career opportunity? #PWSSD is hiring! 🙌

Join a team focused on supporting students, schools, and our community. Explore current openings, learn more about available positions, and apply online.

Get started: https://www.pwssd.org/o/pwssd/page/career-opportunities

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Stay connected with #PWSSD wherever you go! 📱

Download our mobile app to keep district news, updates, calendars, and important information right at your fingertips.

The app is available in the App Store and Google Play at https://uqr.to/27gkm.

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Today, we recognize Labor Day and the many contributions of workers throughout our community and across the country.

We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and restful holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow!

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All students at Dunwiddie attended a Welcome Back assembly filled with establishing new routines, meeting new staff, and singing the school song with pride!

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. ✍️

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, September 8!

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September is Attendance Awareness Month. A great reminder that every school day matters! 💯

Strong attendance helps students stay connected to their learning, classmates, teachers, and school community.

Families can help build strong attendance habits by establishing consistent morning and bedtime routines, scheduling appointments outside the school day when possible, planning ahead for transportation, and communicating with the school when challenges arise.

Thank you for partnering with us to help students be at school, on time, and ready to learn! 🤝

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We’re excited to welcome our students back to school today. 🙌

We hope our students have a wonderful day reconnecting with classmates, meeting their teachers, and settling into their school routines. We are looking forward to everything the 2026-27 school year will bring.

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Get ready for the start of the 2026-27 school year! Here is a reminder of our schedule for the first week of school.

➡️ Tuesday, September 1: First day of school for 5th grade students at TJMS. It is also the first day for 9th grade students at PWHS, who will attend a full day. Students in 10th-12th grade will begin at 11:15am, with doors opening at 10:45am.

➡️ Wednesday, September 2: All students will attend a full day, with no 4K Group B.

➡️ Thursday, September 3: All students will attend a full day, with no 4K Group A.

We are looking forward to welcoming our students back and beginning another great school year! 🎉

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Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest DES staff members! We’re thrilled to have these talented educators joining our school:

Joe Bertsch — Art
Rosalia Johnson — Music