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WAUWATOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT EVENTS

Check the calendar on the website of your child's school for the most up-to-date school-specific event information.
DISTRICT NEWS
District Leadership Pens Letter Addressing Inequities and Education
Wauwatosa School Superintendent Dr. Phil Ertl and School Board President Dr. Eric Jessup-Anger drafted a letter addressing inequities faced by people of color and urging members of the community to take an active role in identifying and executing a solution. The District has also assembled additional resources that will support critical conversations regarding race.


Wauwatosa East + Wauwatosa West Receive "Best High Schools" Recognition
We are proud to announce that both Wauwatosa East and Wauwatosa West have been included in this year’s list of Best High Schools, developed by the U.S. News + World Report. Schools are scored based on student college readiness, math and reading proficiency and graduation rate, among other factors.


More than $13M in Scholarships Awarded to Members of Wauwatosa School District Class of 2020
One-hundred fifty four graduates from Wauwatosa East and Wauwatosa West High Schools were awarded post-secondary scholarships, cumulatively totaling more than $13 million.

Scholarship recipients include:

Acker, Benjamin; Albert, Alexander; Ali, Malahat; Allen, Kalyah; Armstrong, Donovan
Bachar, Haley; Baish, Lauren; Barton, Allison; Bates Jalah; Belknapp, Molly; Benjamin, Hunter; Benzinger, Jack; Berquist, Anna; Blegen, Skyler; Boeckeler, Mason; Bouverette, Hunter; Bradshaw, Victoria; Brandenburg, Melanie; Brener, Margaret; Brown, Logan; Bruett, Isabel; Bueckers, Theresa; Burgardt, Jacob; Burke, Nolan; Carpenter, Mira; Chambers, Aniyah; Chiesa, Abby; Clasen, Malorie; Collison, Isabella; de St. Aubin, Talbot; DeBow, Aaliyah; DiCastri, Molly; Dizard, George; Dodd, John; Eash-Scott, Daniel; Easton, Matthew; Eccles, Ezra; Eckdale-Dudley, Sophia; Eckes, Rachel; Erickson, Veronica; Esser, Trinity; Fleury, Julia; Forrest, Natasha; Frank, Lillian; Garcia, Sydney; Gierach, Kaley; Harris, Nolan; Harris, Tyshawn; Hermanson, Katelin; Heus, Grant; Honan, Sean; Ingbretson, Brady; Inman, Mallory; Jacobi, Collin; Jacobson, Isabella; Johnson, Garret; Johnson, Levi; Jolie, Anna; Justin, Adam; Kaplan, Melis; Karpfinger, Maycee; Karras, Emma; Kauflin, Rachel; Keenan, Carter; Kelley, Jaylyn; Kelnhofer, Grace; Kern, Morgan; King, Miles; Kirtley, Carson; Klatt, Erica; Kleier, Margaret; Kraft, Benjamin; Krause, Kathryn; Krimmer, Bailey; Kuhl, Trevor; Lavora, Anthony; Lehman, Henry; Liebenthal, Madison; Lisser, Calvin; Locher, Violet; Lofton, Le'Var; MacKenzie, Sarah; Maria, Rachel; Mayer, Payton; Mayerstein, Julian; McAdams, Riley; McCabe, Matelyn; Mielcarek, Joseph; Monty, Benjamin; Moua, Angelina; Muma, Melanie; Murphy, Elizabeth; Murphy, Ellie; Nen, Aral; Nouansacksy, Isaac; Nouansacksy, Noah; Offutt, Eva; Osowski, Jane; Peterson, Aydan; Phillips, Liam; Piek, Tyler; Piel, Augustina; Poehls, Alea; Powers, Brenna; Quast, Ana Grace; Radcliffe, Maxwell; Raebel, Anastasia; Randall, Katherine; Rappold, Keara; Reed, Kelley; Riebe, Charis; Roberts, Chase; Robjohns, Oliver; Rohrer, Rose; Runyan, Jalysa; Salawdeh, Farrah; Scharf, Jordan; Scheuber, Gabrielle; Schiller, Abigail; Schlink, Lia; Schmidt, Thomas; Schroeder, Callie; Scott, Payton; Sear, Eleanor; Serrano, Maria; Sgarlata, Madeline; Shuman, Mary; Slye, Abigail; Standal, Joshua; Starich, Olivia; Steinike, Justin; Strand, Isabel; Stuczynski, Benjamin; Subotich, Melina; Tadesse, Lamrot; Taujoo, Ajmal; Terwelp, Jackson; Thompson, Kaitlin; Thomson, Reid; Thuli, Bridget; Trinkl, James; Tuffnell, Anne Marie; Turner, Donovan; Ulrichsen, Taylor; VanZeeland, Maria; Wedel, Quinn; Weger, Jaydon; Wehrley, Ben; Weingarten, Logan; Weithaus, Rose; Wenzel, Hannah; Williams, Kathryn and Zintak, Mara.
Wauwatosa East Forensics Team Takes Home Trophies
The Wauwatosa East Forensics Team brought home second place in their division, and two students advanced to final rounds in their categories, taking home impressive individual awards.

Autumn Cortright (left) won 2nd place in the Storytelling category, and Rosie Villa (right) took home 5th place in the Impromptu Speaking category.
Two District Employees Recognized with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Health Sciences Community Partnership Award
Two District employees, Mary McElwee, MS, OTR (right) and Kelly Norton, MS, OTR (left) have been awarded the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Health Sciences Community Partnership Award. In lieu of an in-person celebration, a virtual award ceremony was held on Friday, May 8.

Your Questions - Answered
As our environment continues to change, we know you have questions - and we want to answer them. In a series of videos, Wauwatosa School District Superintendent Dr. Phil Ertl will provide answers and perspectives about the topics most important to you. But we need your help! We want to know what questions you have and which topics you’d like addressed. All responses are confidential and links to videos will be included in future communications to families. 


Elementary Progress Reports Delivered Virtually
Trimester 3 progress reports for elementary school students will now be accessible online through our student information system, Infinite Campus. Progress reports will no longer be printed and mailed. To view your child’s progress report, you will need to ensure your Infinite Campus parent portal account is activated.


Virtual Groundbreaking Events Held at Wilson/WSTEM and McKinley Elementary Schools
On May 29 and June 5, the District held virtual groundbreaking ceremonies at Wilson/WSTEM Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School. Ceremonies were attended by members of the Wauwatosa School Board, District Superintendent Dr. Phil Ertl and building principals Mike Heun and Jean Hoffmann. Members of the Plunkett Raysich Architects design team and the VJS Construction team also attended the events.


Now Accepting Nominations for the 2020
Distinguished Service Awards
Do you know an outstanding Wauwatosa School District employee that should be recognized for going above and beyond? Nominate them for the 2020 Distinguished Service 
Awards by clicking on Submit Nomination below. But hurry!  The deadline for submission is June 26, 2020 at 5 pm .


WSD IN THE NEWS
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Each month, we post updates on active construction projects related to the 2018 facilities referendum and capital improvements. Find the most recent updates below.
TOSA TIDBITS
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin Holding Blood Drive June 10 + 11
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin has an immediate need for blood donors. This Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11, they're holding a blood drive at Wauwatosa West High School. Click the date below to make an appointment.



All attempting donors will receive a voucher good for free admission to Milwaukee's 2021 Irish Fest, compliments of CelticMKE!
EFW's Rush for Education is Going Virtual
This year, the EFW Rush for Education will be a virtual event! Participants who register by June 15 th will receive a t-shirt and home delivery of student/family packets. The cost for participation is $15 per person, which includes an event t-shirt and a finish line tape.

Prevent the Summer Slide: READ!
Reading over the summer is crucial to student success and happiness in the fall. Prevent the “summer slide” by participating in fun reading activities during the summer months. And don’t forget to check out visit the Tosa School Libraries website for more family activities all year round! 


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