This week, we celebrate our amazing school psychologists and the lasting impact they make on students, families, and school communities! Through compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to the whole child, they empower students, support mental health, and create environments where every student can thrive.
Thank you for the heart, dedication, and expertise you bring every day. You make a difference, and we are proud to celebrate you!
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Last week Dunwiddie had their first Dolphin Party! Dolphin Parties are school-wide celebrations designed to build community and acknowledge our ongoing commitment to demonstrating kind, responsible, and safe behaviors. Our students achieve a Dolphin Party by filling up our Dolphin Jar (named Flipper) with blue tickets that they earn for following expectations and school rules. All of this is a part of Dunwiddie's Positive Behavioral Intervention System (PBIS), which is a nationally researched tiered system of support for student social, emotional, and behavioral development. For this Dolphin Party, different stations were set up around the school and students selected three different 20 minute rotations to attend. Stations included: extra recess, legos, murals, yoga, chalk drawing, silent reading, board games, boomwhackers, or how to draw videos. These stations also give our students extra practice in developing their SEL skills. One of our favorite parts is seeing siblings find each other and enjoy spending time together at school!
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Reminder: There will be no school for students on Friday, October 30th, for a staff professional development day. We’ll see everyone again on Monday!
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Throughout October, we’re celebrating National Principals Month and recognizing the incredible leaders who make a difference in our schools every day. Our principals lead with care, dedication, and a deep commitment to our students and their families.
To our principals and assistant principals, thank you for all you do to help our students learn, grow, and thrive. We are grateful for the heart you bring to our schools each day!
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Congratulations to Dunwiddie Elementary School on being recognized as a 2026 Wisconsin Blue Ribbon School! This special recognition celebrates the hard work, dedication, and commitment to student success that make DES such a wonderful place to learn and grow. We are proud of our Dunwiddie Elementary School community for this well deserved honor!
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Our elementary students had a great time learning important fire safety tips and meeting some of the local heroes who help keep our community safe.
A huge thank you to our local firefighters for visiting our schools, sharing their knowledge, and helping our students learn what to do in an emergency. We are so grateful for the time, care, and commitment you give to our students and community!
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A huge thank you to our local firefighters for visiting our schools, sharing their knowledge, and helping our students learn what to do in an emergency. We are so grateful for the time, care, and commitment you give to our students and community!
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These Dunwiddie Kindergarten pumpkins had too much candy!
This week, we proudly celebrate Wisconsin School Board Week! We recognize our Board of Education for the leadership, vision, and dedication they bring to this important work. Their impact extends far beyond the boardroom, creating opportunities, strengthening our schools, and helping build a brighter future for generations of students.
Please join us in expressing our deepest gratitude to the following school board members for their service, commitment, and unwavering belief in our students:
Sara McCutcheon, President
Stephanie Trigsted, Vice-President
Yvonne Klotz, District Clerk
Brian Stevens, Treasurer
Dave Didier, Member
Karen Krainz, Member (Not pictured)
Nicole Nelson, Member
Elisa Pionek, Member
Matt Riemer, Member
Thank you for the time, care, and leadership you give to PWSSD. Your service makes a lasting impact.
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A teacher can be the person who sees a student’s potential before they see it themselves. The person who offers encouragement on a hard day, celebrates the small victories, sparks a love of learning, and leaves a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the classroom.
This World Teachers’ Day, we are celebrating every teacher across PWSSD who shows up each day with heart, purpose, patience, and a belief in our students.
To our teachers, thank you for believing in our students, investing in their futures, and being such an important part of their journey!
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A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Kind Kids Day Fundraiser such a success! The kids had an absolute blast jumping the day away, but the real magic was seeing our school community come together!
A few highlights from an incredible day of kindness:
💰 $16,476 Total Raised!
💙 226 Acts of Kindness completed by our amazing students!
🏆 3rd Grade took home the win for the class with the most total donations!
A special shoutout to our 3 student winners: one student who raised the most money and two students who completed the most acts of kindness. Way to lead by example! 👏
Thank you to all of our students, DPC, parents, teachers, and volunteers who donated, cheered, and helped out. We couldn't have done it without you!
Now, enjoy some of our favorite moments from an unforgettable Kind Kids Day!
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KIND KIDS DAY!
Huge thanks to everyone who helped make our Kind Kids Day Fundraiser such a success! The kids had an absolute blast jumping the day away, but the real magic was seeing our school community come together.
Here are the incredible highlights from our fundraiser:
$16,476 Total Raised! 226 Acts of Kindness completed by our amazing students! 3rd Grade took home the win for the class with the most total donations! A special shout out to our 3 Student Winners 1 student who raised the most money and 2 students who completed the most acts of kindness—way to lead by example!
Thank you to all of our students, DPC, parents, teachers, and volunteers who donated, cheered, and helped out. We couldn't have done it without you!
Enjoy some of our favorite moments from today!
Huge thanks to everyone who helped make our Kind Kids Day Fundraiser such a success! The kids had an absolute blast jumping the day away, but the real magic was seeing our school community come together.
Here are the incredible highlights from our fundraiser:
$16,476 Total Raised! 226 Acts of Kindness completed by our amazing students! 3rd Grade took home the win for the class with the most total donations! A special shout out to our 3 Student Winners 1 student who raised the most money and 2 students who completed the most acts of kindness—way to lead by example!
Thank you to all of our students, DPC, parents, teachers, and volunteers who donated, cheered, and helped out. We couldn't have done it without you!
Enjoy some of our favorite moments from today!
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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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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Packer Day Tomorrow 9/24! Wear your favorite team jersey, shirt, or green and gold to celebrate!
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! 💙
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!
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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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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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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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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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!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD