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October 27, 2021 | Vol. 45 Mequon-Thiensville School District Newsletter

Thank You for Your Engagement!

Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who attended Parent/Teacher Conferences over the last couple of weeks. Your participation in these individual conversations with teachers and staff members is critical to the success of our students. We appreciate your partnership in fostering this important home-to-school connection.

Stay Engaged Through Social Media!

Follow @mtschools on Twitter and 'like' these seven MTSD Facebook pages to keep up-to-date on all the great things happening in our schools!

Please note: The Facebook pages linked here are the only official MTSD Facebook pages managed by and moderated with support from MTSD Communications.

September Family Survey Results

The Mequon-Thiensville School District strives to nurture stakeholder relationships through systematic two-way engagement opportunities, including the use of periodic family surveys. The feedback provided by our families is instrumental in guiding our planning efforts as the school year progresses. Please take a moment to review a summary of our September Family Survey results here. We are grateful to all families who took the time to complete the survey and share their thoughts and experiences.

Take a closer look at the September Family Survey results report

Third Friday Enrollment Data

Third Friday Enrollment totals are an important component in budgetary planning from year to year. The school district’s most recent enrollment projections are for growth at the elementary level, steady numbers at the middle school level, with a slight decrease predicted in student enrollment at the high school. This year’s student enrollment can be considered consistent with what our most recent enrollment studies have signified would happen within our district over the next 10 years.

Click here to view our Third Friday Enrollment totals by school

Referendum Project Updates

Exciting progress continues to be made as facilities construction continues at our elementary and middle schools. Homestead High School is undergoing finishing touches and awaiting the arrival of some remaining furniture, which has been delayed due to the supply-chain challenges that are occurring across the nation. Review the latest project update from Hunzinger Construction Company, read more about new UV disinfection systems being installed in classrooms, and check out some new virtual tours of our middle school cafeterias and high school spaces by clicking the link below!

MTSD Referendum Project Website

MTSD COVID-19 Testing Location Available on November 1

On September 8, MTSD registered for the voluntary, state-funded, on-site COVID-19 testing program for the 2021-2022 school year. The decision to offer on-site testing for those who are interested was made after learning of an increase in demand at local testing locations, limiting the ability for some families and staff members to access testing in a timely manner. It is our hope that easy access to COVID-19 testing will ensure that more students and staff members can remain healthy and available for instruction.

We are pleased to announce that free, voluntary, on-site COVID-19 testing, facilitated in partnership with Summit Clinical Labs, will be available for all MTSD students, staff members, and their families beginning on Monday, November 1.

The type of test given will be highly accurate laboratory-based PCR, and no appointment is necessary. Face coverings are required to be worn by anyone being tested at the site.

Location: Homestead High School, Door 19 (northern side of the building near athletic entrances)

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Learn more about the on-site testing and access FAQs

Ms. Kathy Connelly Selected as the New Secondary Talented, Advanced, and Gifted Coordinator

We are excited to announce that Ms. Kathy Connelly (KC) has been selected as the next secondary talented, advanced, and gifted (TAG) coordinator for the Mequon-Thiensville School District. KC Connelly is well-known in the District, having served in the role of computer science teacher and department chair for the past 34 years. Her selection was formally approved by the Board of Education at their October 25 business meeting.

KC will replace the current secondary TAG coordinator, Robin Schlei, who is retiring from a remarkable career with the District. Mrs. Schlei has served as an integral part of the MTSD for 33 years as a curriculum specialist and TAG coordinator for Grades 6-12. We are extremely grateful for her many years of dedicated service and the positive impact she has had on the lives and education of thousands of MTSD students.

MTSD is currently looking for a computer science teacher to join the Homestead team.

Find out more about Ms. Connelly and this exciting transition

Employment Opportunities

Like many organizations both locally and nationally, the Mequon-Thiensville School District and some of our contracted services providers are experiencing challenges related to staffing shortages. Please take a moment to review the employment opportunities below and spread the word about working at MTSD!

Become a Building Substitute for MTSD!

A building substitute will be assigned to work within a school building each day. Assignments may include providing assistance as a paraprofessional or traveling to another school building if there is no vacancy for a classroom teacher position on any given day. The daily rate for this position is $135.00 per full-day assignment.

Become a substitute teacher at MTSD!

Drive a school bus for GoRiteway Transportation!

Nourish our students by working for Aramark food service!

M-T Rec. Dept. Holiday Luncheon Event

It's never too early to start thinking about the holidays! The Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department is hosting a Holiday Luncheon event on Thursday, December 2 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Shully's in Thiensville. Advance registration is required either in person or online, and all are welcome to attend.

Check out this flyer for more information

Please note: Students participating in the school meal program during the school day are not eligible for meal pickup.

Important Dates

Special Election of the Board of Education

Tuesday, November 2

Find your polling place & check your voter registration

Board of Education - Working Meeting

Monday, November 8 (rescheduled from Nov. 1)

7 p.m., Range Line Conference Center

NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, November 25 - Monday, November 29