Community information sessions, a "new" principal for Homestead, get to know our SROs and so much more!

February 26, 2020 | Vol. 21 Mequon-Thiensville School District Newsletter

You're Invited: Community Info Sessions

After extensive review of facility needs, long-range planning, and community engagement, the MTSD Board of Education has approved placing a referendum question on the April 7, 2020 ballot.

The question will ask community members to vote on a $55.7 million facilities referendum that would address challenges related to growth and capacity, and district-wide enhancements to safety and security.

Find much more information online. Visit www.mtsd.k12.wi.us/facilities to access detailed reports and a tax-impact calculator.

You are also invited to attend one of two drop-in community information sessions surrounding the proposed projects.

Join us on March 5 at the Range Line Conference Room anytime between 2-4 p.m. or the Egelhoff Community Room (at the MTSD District Office) anytime between 5-7 p.m. to learn more about the district's facility needs, review project details, meet with district leaders, and ask questions at these informal sessions.

Learn more about the 2020 referendum

Homestead High School Principal Announcement

We are pleased to announce that the MTSD Board of Education has approved a recommendation that Eric Ebert be named the next principal of Homestead High School.

Eric was appointed as Homestead's interim principal in August 2019. With the opportunity to lead the high school, Eric has demonstrated his ability to be solutions-focused while building relationships with stakeholders, including students, staff members, and families. With a mindset of continuous improvement, Eric is poised to continue Homestead’s tradition of excellence while increasing its culture of belonging for all students and staff members.

Eric earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on educational leadership through Milwaukee School of Engineering as well as a Master of Science in Educational Psychology through the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He served in the role of assistant principal at Homestead High School during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years. Prior to his time in the Mequon-Thiensville School District, he served for 10 years as a social studies teacher at Hamilton High School. During his tenure at Hamilton High School, he worked extensively with the College Board as a consultant and leader for Advanced Placement exams.

Congratulations, Mr. Ebert!

Q&A with School Resource Officers Umhoefer and Moertl

In December, the City of Mequon, Village of Thiensville, and Mequon-Thiensville School District announced a collaborative agreement to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and school-aged children throughout the community. The agreement adds a second school resource officer to serve and support students in Mequon and Thiensville.

Officer Jason Moertl, a veteran of the Mequon Police Department, began in his new role as school resource officer in mid-February, joining Officer Tarie Umhoefer. We recently sat down with Officers Moertl and Umhoefer to talk a little bit more about their roles.

Get to know our SRO team

4K Pre-Registration Reminder

If your child will be new to MTSD's 4K program in the 2020-21 school year, please complete online pre-registration.

Why pre-register? Pre-registration allows us to develop class rosters and determine staffing to meet projected enrollment. Through pre-registration, families will select their preferred morning or afternoon program option.

Student placements in morning or afternoon sections will be made according to family preference whenever possible. If more families indicate a preference for a morning or afternoon section than we have available seats, we will enact a formal lottery system, which is the most equitable approach to situations in which capacity is limited. The date and time of submission are not factors in student placements. (We retain the right to make final decisions on placements.)

The pre-registration window is open now through April 15. A link to pre-register is available at www.mtsd.k12.wi.us/4K .

Click here to find out more and access the pre-registration link

Happy Public Schools Week!

Important Dates

Online 4K Pre-Registration Window

February 15-April 15, 2020

Community Information Sessions

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Range Line Conference Room 2-4 p.m.

Egelhoff Community Room 5-7 p.m.

Final Exams - Homestead High School

March 11-12, 2020

NO SCHOOL - 4K Students - Conferences

March 11, 2020

NO SCHOOL/End of Trimester - 4K-8 students - Conferences

March 12, 2020

NO SCHOOL - Staff Inservice (HHS)/Comp. Day (4K-8)

March 13, 2020

NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

March 23 - March 27, 2020