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High Schools Welcome 8th Graders with Special Event
As part of a plan to strengthen the transition to high school, West Allis Central High School and Nathan Hale High School each held an expo for incoming freshmen. The event was an opportunity for students to learn more about high school academic, elective, and extra-curricular offerings. According to Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School Student Services Counselor, Nic Bur, “Students are anxious for high school. There are so many classes and activities. This is a great opportunity for them to ask questions, visit with teachers, and get excited about the transition to ninth grade.”
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WAWM School District Finds Supportive Partner in Studer Education
From student achievement, attendance and behavior to fiscal management, teacher retention, and facility maintenance, a school organization is a complex system with many working parts. Since March, 2016, the WAWM School District has been engaging its stakeholders in measuring outcomes and strategies designed to help the District achieve its mission and vision. “Studer Education is focused on helping school districts improve their organizational outcomes,” explains consultant, Melissa Matarazzo, “We help districts create strategic plans and we provide on-going support for their implementation.”
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Teaching is a Work of Heart:
Evan Rosa Once a Student Now a Teacher and Coach at Nathan Hale High School
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Rosa is a full-time Physical Education teacher at Nathan Hale High School. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for the Nathan Hale Huskie Varsity Football Team. According to Principal Matt Lesar, “What drew me to bring this alumnus back to teach at Hale was his true passion to work with kids both in and out of the classroom. He has the educational philosophy, character, and leadership that helps students be successful. Evan is an excellent role model of where hard work and dedication takes you.” In school or on the field, when Rosa works with his students, he tells them to be proud of their school and community. “Building strong relationships is important to me,” says Rosa, “I know, first-hand, how teachers help shape the vision of who we become.”
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Student Nurses Help Promote Attendance at Longfellow Elementary School
As important as reading, writing and arithmetic, attendance is a strong predictor of student achievement in school. For students at Longfellow Elementary School, a new source of help is being provided in an effort to promote good attendance. In collaboration with the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, senior nursing students provide health teaching and clinical nursing support during their weekly visits to Longfellow. The student nurses visit classes to promote healthy habits which include the importance of diet, exercise, hand-washing and sleep habits.
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Wilson Elementary School
Shares the Love!
During the month of February, students at Wilson Elementary School are participating in “Share the Love” a school-wide service learning project. Led by Wilson Elementary teacher, Mackenzie Novitski, teams are collecting pop tabs and making fleece blankets for the Ronald McDonald House, running a food drive for Feeding America, making cards and decorations for Allis Care Center, and going on a field trip to learn about recycling at Keep Greater Milwaukee Area Beautiful. According to Novitski, “Service learning involves creating a plan, promoting it, and following through.
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Partner Profile: Blum, Inc.
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In January 2018, representatives from Blum, Inc., Bob Dwyer and Logan Sewell delivered a new Hinge Bore Machine (valued at over $2,000) to the West Allis Central High School Technology and Engineering Department. Woods class teacher, Mr. Kerhin explains, “This machine enables our students to cut pockets for concealed hinges which have become the standard in the cabinet industry. We are very grateful for this donation and our partnership with Blum, Inc.”
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Shared Journeys
Support Comes from Within
Shared Journeys is a charter school in the WAWM School District that serves pregnant and parenting teens. Students are educated both in parenting and academics so they are prepared to positively parent their own children while working to achieve post secondary training in a chosen career. Over the years, the program has sustained a 100% graduation rate. Many of the students that were once part of the program continue their involvement with Shared Journeys after graduation. They donate, volunteer, mentor, and help with special projects. “We are often seen as a lifeline during a challenging time,” says Lisa Colla, Program Coordinator. “We build really strong relationships with our students. So much so, they feel compelled to help out and give back.”
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Light and Unite Red Awareness Campaign 2018
In January 2018, WAWM high school student members of the organization Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) participated in the national Light and Unite Red Campaign. The annual campaign shines a spotlight on the dangers of substance abuse and focuses on prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Students from West Allis Central, Nathan Hale, James E. Dottke, and Shared Journeys planned a week of events in their schools and banners were displayed. During lunch periods and before school, SADD members invited classmates to take the National Drug and Alcohol IQ Challenge. Students who completed the challenge were given red suckers, pens, and flashlights. Hundreds of students participated and gained knowledge about drug and alcohol facts.
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Women’s Auxiliary of Aurora
West Allis Medical Center
Donates School Supplies
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On Thursday, January 30, 2018 representatives from the Women’s Auxiliary of Aurora West Allis Medical Center visited the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District to deliver school supplies they collected during a Donation Drive in January.
According to Director of Communication and Community Relations, Beth Koehler, “The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District relies on contributions from the community and we are very grateful for the generosity of the Women’s Auxiliary. We are especially proud of the students in our schools that are working hard to be college and career ready when they graduate. This wonderful gift will be of great help to them!”
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Spelling Bee Winners
The WAWM School District Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Nathan Hale High School. Congratulations to the top six participants who will be moving on to compete in the CESA 1 Regional Spelling Bee.
- John Wood, West Milwaukee Intermediate, Grade 8
- Ethan Ward, Lane Intermediate, Grade 6
- Ava Roberts, Madison Elementary, Grade 5
- Erin Gajeski, Walker Elementary, Grade 4
- Ave Bertling, Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate, Grade 7
- Maddie Lambrecht, Irving Elementary, Grade 5
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Moody’s Upgrades WAWM School District Credit Rating Says
Outlook is Stable
On January 23, 2018 , Moody's Investors Service upgraded the credit rating of the WAWM School District from Ba1 to Baa3. The upgrade to Baa3 reflects the District's significantly improved financial profile attributed to the implementation of considerable expenditure reductions and receipt of a large lawsuit settlement.
According to Moody’s, the District was able to rectify its deficit fund balance and liquidity, and is now beginning to rebuild reserves to acceptable levels. Also factored in was the District's large, suburban tax base, as well as its moderate long-term debt and pension burdens.
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2018-2019 School Calendar
On Monday, January 22, 2018 the WAWM School Board approved the 2018-2019 School Calendar.
Click here
to view the 2018-2019 Parent and Student School Calendar.
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Upcoming No School Days
NO SCHOOL Monday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 20, 2018 for Professional Development Day.
NO SCHOOL Thursday, March 29 through Friday, April 6, 2018 for Spring Break. School resumes Monday, April 9, 2018.
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Enrollment and Address Changes
Has your address changed? Visit our Enrollment Center
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West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Administration Building
1205 South 70th Street -
5th Floor
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Proof of Residency is required.
Click here
for more information.
telephone (414) 604-3014.
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