Homecoming Week is almost here! Join our students, families, staff, alumni, and community as we celebrate from October 4-10. 📣
🎉 Each school will have its own Homecoming dress up days, giving everyone a chance to show their school spirit! Be sure to check your school’s website for all details.
Kicking off the week on Sunday, October 4:
➡️ 2:00pm: 9th grade students paint the Pirate Way green
➡️ 4:00pm: Powder Puff games under the lights
Monday, October 5:
➡️ 4:30pm: JV Football
➡️ 5:30 & 7 pm: Boys Volleyball
Wednesday, October 7:
➡️ TBD: Boys Volleyball
Thursday, October 8:
➡️ 4:00pm: Cross Country Invite
➡️ 4:30 & 6:30 pm: Boys Soccer
➡️ 5:30 & 7 pm: Girls Volleyball
Friday, October 9:
➡️ 4:15pm: Homecoming Parade along downtown Main Street, from Cousins to Jackson Street
➡️ Immediately after the parade: Tailgate at the high school
➡️ 7:00pm: Football Game
Saturday, October 10:
➡️ 7:00pm: High School Dance
Come out for the parade, show your Pirate pride, and help make this a memorable week for our students!
#PWSSD #PortPride #AnchorDown
Hi Pirate Families!
The Ozaukee County High School Bowling Club is starting up again!
If you’re interested in joining, check out the flyer below for more information about the club and how to sign up.
Have a great day, Pirates!
The Ozaukee County High School Bowling Club is starting up again!
If you’re interested in joining, check out the flyer below for more information about the club and how to sign up.
Have a great day, Pirates!
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!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
Students in Mr. Havlik’s Consumer Home Maintenance class are gaining hands-on experience by creating mock-up wall designs and practicing electrical rough-ins. These projects provide students with valuable skills and a wide range of opportunities to explore careers in the construction industry. If you would like to be a guest speaker for his classes, please feel free to reach out.
A HUGE congratulations to our very own Girls Basketball Coach, Dave Ross, who was inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame this past weekend!
Coach Ross, a 1978 Port Washington High School graduate, starred in three sports during his time as a Pirate and got his start in coaching right here at PWHS before going on to build an incredible coaching career in Cedarburg.
After decades of dedication to the game and to the student-athletes he has coached, Coach Ross has earned one of the highest honors in Wisconsin basketball. His induction recognizes the impact he has made on the game and the high standards he has brought to the coaching profession.
We are so fortunate to have Coach Ross back home leading our Pirate girls basketball program!
Congratulations, Coach Ross, on this well-deserved honor. We are so proud to call you a Pirate!
Coach Ross, a 1978 Port Washington High School graduate, starred in three sports during his time as a Pirate and got his start in coaching right here at PWHS before going on to build an incredible coaching career in Cedarburg.
After decades of dedication to the game and to the student-athletes he has coached, Coach Ross has earned one of the highest honors in Wisconsin basketball. His induction recognizes the impact he has made on the game and the high standards he has brought to the coaching profession.
We are so fortunate to have Coach Ross back home leading our Pirate girls basketball program!
Congratulations, Coach Ross, on this well-deserved honor. We are so proud to call you a Pirate!
HOMECOMING WEEK
Get ready for a week packed with school spirit, fun, and plenty of Pirate pride! Check out next week’s Homecoming events and make sure you don’t miss out on all the festivities.
Dress up, show up, cheer loud, and let’s make it a Homecoming week to remember!
Let’s go, Pirates! 🏴☠️
📣 Planning for the Future Starts Now! Join us for Transition Talks: Financial Planning Parent Night, designed for middle and high school families of students with an IEP.
📅 October 13
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Port Washington High School Library
Learn about financial planning and future planning options, then connect with local agencies to explore additional resources.
🍕 Pizza + 🎁 prizes for those in attendance!
We hope to see you there!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD #TransitionTalks #FuturePlanning
📅 October 13
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Port Washington High School Library
Learn about financial planning and future planning options, then connect with local agencies to explore additional resources.
🍕 Pizza + 🎁 prizes for those in attendance!
We hope to see you there!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD #TransitionTalks #FuturePlanning
Weekend Athletic Update!
It was a GREAT weekend to be a Pirate! We have some amazing results to celebrate from across our athletic programs.
Cross Country
Our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams competed at the Night Fall Classic in Marshfield on Friday, and both teams had an incredible showing!
The Boys team finished 2nd overall with three medalists:
Andrew Karrels – 11th
Beckett Shuster – 12th
Connor Zinuticz – 17th
The Girls team finished 3rd overall with two medalists:
Ellie Knepfel – 5th
Ashley Mundt – 17th
The girls also had several personal bests from Charlotte O’Brien, Hannah Dahmen, Jackie Poull, Ashley Mundt, and Sela Meeks!
Football
Our Pirates picked up another big win Friday night, defeating Kettle Moraine Lutheran 29-10! With the win, the team moves to 6-0 on the season.
Next up, the Pirates travel to Grafton this Friday to take on the Blackhawks. Let’s keep it rolling!
Girls Swim & Dive
Our Swim & Dive team brought home another 1st-place team finish at the Plymouth Invite this weekend, along with multiple individual podium finishes!
That makes two weekends in a row that our Pirates have taken home the top spot!
Girls Volleyball
And last, but certainly not least, our Girls Volleyball team won their home invite for the second year in a row! What a way to finish out the weekend!
Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches on an incredible weekend! Great job, Pirates!
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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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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
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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.
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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.
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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
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.
#PortPride #AnchorDown
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!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
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
