April 5, 2023

On Tuesday, the Facilities and Operational referendum questions on the ballot for the School District of Beloit fell short of being approved by voters. The School District of Beloit is grateful to those who worked hard on behalf of our students and staff.

My priorities for our district are unwavering. I believe in the importance of student academic achievement, continuous improvement, and service at the highest level. We will continue to support the social and emotional needs of our students and provide learning environments that ensure our students' academic success.

My role is to bring our school community together and to continue to collaborate with our community partners. Our district operates better when everyone is working together. As I mentioned in my reconfiguration letter, in the coming weeks there will be changes, but I want everyone to know that the administration will be here for you every step of the way.

We take pride in knowing that our community is filled with Purple Knights, carrying on our legacy. Thank you again for your overwhelming support.

In service,

Dr. Willie E. Garrison II

Superintendent, School District of Beloit

Tuesday evening, I shared a letter with our families regarding the reconfiguration our intermediate schools. The School District of Beloit Board of Education unanimously voted to approve Aldrich Intermediate and Fruzen Intermediate schools to serve all students in grades 6th through 8th for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Beloit Learning Academy will relocate to Cunningham Intermediate.

You can access the complete letter following this link.

Beauty standards, hacking, and changing relationships: Beloit Memorial High School students share their social media worries.

Wisconsin Public Radio recently interviewed 11 students from BMHS for The Morning Show. They asked our students to share questions regarding social media. Our students' questions were thoughtful and articulate. Please take a moment to read the article or listen to the 45 minute radio program. Thank you to Alec, Amery, Cadler, Carter, Dawson, Jakendra, Maritza, Nashaun, Nolan, Trinity, and Xavier for representing our district and Beloit Memorial High School.

Learn more about the great things happening in our district on our news tab and highlights tab.

Our Beloit Memorial High School Jazz Orchestra is hosting a concert and fundraiser on Sunday, April 23rd from 4-6 p.m. Let's support our talented student musicians as they raise money to attend the Essentially Ellington Competition in New York City next month. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Please call or text (608) 751-3772 to purchase tickets today!

Our theater students at Aldrich Intermediate are presenting The Little Mermaid Jr. on April 13, 14, and 15 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. Don't miss this incredible musical production!

Let's support our BMHS National Honor Society students with their Relay for Life event on Saturday, April 22, from 2-10 p.m. at Beloit Memorial High School. They will also be hosting a blood drive from 1-5 p.m. We encourage everyone to come out and support our National Honor Society students.

Relay for life is a community event where teams and individuals walk the high school athletic track to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society. The event will include local food trucks, prizes and giveaways, competitions and games, raffle baskets, music, and more.

For more information contact the National Honor Society Advisor Dustin Rondeau at drondeau@sdb.k12.wi.us.