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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#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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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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
#PortPride #AnchorDown
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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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.
#PortPride #AnchorDown
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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We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and restful holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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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We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, September 8!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
Good Morning Pirates!
Team and individual portraits from your picture day are now available to view and order online. You should have received an email with a direct link to your photos. If not you can find their images here: https://www.vipis.com/account-search
If you didn't get an email or have any questions, please contact us at support@vipis.com We're happy to help!
Thank you,
PWHS Athletics Department
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! 🤝
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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! 🤝
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
We’re excited to welcome our first groups of 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.
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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.
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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! 🎉
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
➡️ 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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Hi Students!
Please see the Port Pride opportunity below.
Here are the details:
DATE: Thursday, 3 September 2026
TIME: Between 3 – 7 PM
LOCATION:
Maple Crest Senior Apartments
922 W. Sunset Rd, Apt 310
Port Washington, WI 53074
TASK: Move a couple pieces of heavier furniture and a few boxes from a senior citizen’s apartment into a U-haul trailer
REQUESTED HELPERS: Preferably two students, but it may be possible with just one student if they are very strong and capable (I would be strong enough to assist with lifting, as needed)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: It’s required that they wear closed toe shoes to prevent injuries. Work gloves are also recommended, if they have them. (Otherwise, work gloves can be provided.)
POINT OF CONTACT
Michelle Graham (Aunt of former PWHS student Chloe Graham)
Mobile: (719) 510-9799
Email: mgraha44@jhu.edu or graham_chelle@yahoo.com
Fall Musical Announcement
This years musical will be 9 to 5- The Musical! The show runs November 6th and 7th at 7:00pm and November 8th at 2:00pm.
Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, September 8th from 6-8 in the black box theatre at PWHS. We normally have rehearsal Mon-Thurs, 6-8/8:30. Not everyone is called for every rehearsal.
Auditions are Thursday, September 3rd from 3-8pm in the Black Box Theatre, see attached flier for audition sign up and details.
If you are interested in crew, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA5AE22A3F4C07-64828130-pwhs#/
Any questions- please contact Nancy Hart, nancy.hart@pwssd.k12.wi.us
Join us for a day of friendly competition, food, music, silent auction, raffle and DJ, benefiting Mel’s Charities in memory of Tyler Buczek.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Harbor Hills Recreation Center
101 N. Freeman Drive, Port Washington, WI 53074
Check in: 10:00 AM
Bags fly: 11:00 AM
Registration: $70 per team . Registration Link to play: https://mels.auctionsnap.com/2026melsbags4buczek/event
Each team registration includes:
- Two event T-shirts
- Guaranteed six games
- Prizes for top teams
Space is limited to the first 128 teams, so register early! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Please no carry-ins. Bring chairs and tents to relax between games.
100% of net proceeds benefit Mel’s Charities in memory of Tyler Buczek.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Harbor Hills Recreation Center
101 N. Freeman Drive, Port Washington, WI 53074
Check in: 10:00 AM
Bags fly: 11:00 AM
Registration: $70 per team . Registration Link to play: https://mels.auctionsnap.com/2026melsbags4buczek/event
Each team registration includes:
- Two event T-shirts
- Guaranteed six games
- Prizes for top teams
Space is limited to the first 128 teams, so register early! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Please no carry-ins. Bring chairs and tents to relax between games.
100% of net proceeds benefit Mel’s Charities in memory of Tyler Buczek.
Hello Students and Parents,
We are excited to announce that the link for purchasing the 2026-27 Port Washington High School Yearbook is now live!
Please review the attached information sheet for step-by-step instructions on how to purchase your yearbook through BuyTheYearbook.com. The same website will also be used for senior photo submissions and Senior Ad purchases.
Yearbook Pricing & Ordering Deadlines
Now through December 4, 2026: $60.00 per yearbook
After December 4, 2026: $65.00 per yearbook
Final deadline to purchase a yearbook: March 19, 2027
Please note: Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, the school will not be ordering additional yearbooks for purchase after the ordering deadline. If you would like a yearbook, you must purchase it online through the provided link by December 4, 2026.
Senior Photos
All seniors will submit their senior photos through the same BuyTheYearbook.com link. Instructions for submitting senior photos can be found on the attached information sheet.
The deadline for senior photo submissions is December 4, 2026. This is a hard deadline, and we will not be able to accept late photo submissions.
Senior Ads
The BuyTheYearbook.com link will also be used to purchase and submit Senior Ads. Families will have the option to purchase:
1/8-page ad
1/4-page ad
1/2-page ad
Full-page ad
Pricing and submission instructions for Senior Ads are available through the website and on the attached information sheet.
The deadline to purchase and submit a Senior Ad is March 19, 2027.
Please Read Carefully
We want to strongly emphasize that all deadlines listed above are set by our yearbook vendor. Unfortunately, the school does not have control over these deadlines and will not be able to accept late yearbook orders, senior photo submissions, or Senior Ad submissions for any reason.
Please make sure that all purchases and submissions are completed before the March 19, 2027 deadline. We encourage families not to wait until the last minute to place orders or submit materials.
If you have any questions regarding yearbook orders, senior photos, or Senior Ads, please contact one of our Yearbook Advisors:
Rachel Rauch
rrauch@vipis.com
Sydney Roeper
roepersydney@gmail.com
Thank you, and we look forward to putting together another great yearbook!
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest PWHS staff members! We’re thrilled to have these talented educators joining our school.
Aaron Weisflog — Social Studies
Michelle Daugherty — Business
Sheila Piotrowski — Special Education
Rose Gleue Rogers — Special Education
Rebecca D’Agostino — Special Education
Aaron Weisflog — Social Studies
Michelle Daugherty — Business
Sheila Piotrowski — Special Education
Rose Gleue Rogers — Special Education
Rebecca D’Agostino — Special Education
We are excited for the 2026-27 school year! Please see our Welcome Back Letter linked below.
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
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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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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
