June 16 Newsletter

The Class of 2023 graduated last Saturday with much celebration. It was a time for our students, their families, and friends to reflect on the past four years and look forward to new opportunities and adventures. We are proud of our 386 graduates, who will continue the Purple Knight legacy.

Summer School: Our district offers summer school and dozens of athletic camps. Summer School begins on Tuesday, June 20th, but you can still sign-up and have your child(ren) participate throughout June as the deadline to register has been extended. Please stop in at Fruzen Middle School for our 4K through 8th-grade program or at Aldrich Middle School for our high school program. Our Summer School guides will provide lots of information on our summer sessions. Our Community Hub webpage highlights all our camps and community events and programming.

2023-2024 School Year Registration: Registration for returning students will take place in July. In-person registration is available on Tuesday, July 11th, and Thursday, July 13th, in the Beloit Memorial High School cafeteria. We have a great staff ready to help register your child(ren) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day. Online registration will also be available beginning on July 11th.

My next newsletter will be on Friday, July 7th. In the interim, our principals will communicate and keep in touch with you through their newsletters and summer family engagement events. Take time to relax and unplug – get outdoors and enjoy the good weather.

In service,

Dr. Willie E. Garrison II

Superintendent, School District of Beloit

Thank you to Tim and Lisa Moore for taking more than 800 pictures at the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony. Access this link to view all the awesome photos.

This week we shared two SDB Blogs. They featured Aurora Miller, National Honor Society President and Baylor Denu, Senior Class President. Take a moment to read their inspiring graduation speeches and other SDB Blogs.

All schools will host summer family engagement events. We look forward to seeing your family at these events throughout the summer. These events are featured on our website, app, and social media. Your child's/teen's principal will also be in contact with you regarding the dates and times of these events.

Summer School begins on Tuesday, June 20, but you can still sign-up and have your child(ren) participate at any time. Please stop in at Fruzen Middle School for our 4K through 8th grade program or at Aldrich Middle School for our high school program. Our Summer School guides will provide lots of information on our summer sessions.

Along with our high-quality curriculum, our free program includes a healthy breakfast and lunch, snacks, and lots of interactive activities with outdoor time and field trips. Research supports that a strong summer school program can positively affect student academic achievement and provide a jump-start for the start of the school year. With our small class sizes, supports aligned to student needs, and exceptional instruction, your child(ren) will have a summer of fun with successful growth and learning.

Summer is here and we are partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to serve free breakfast and lunch meals throughout the summer. There are no income requirements and any child age 18 and under may receive a meal.

Summer meals will be distributed from June 20th - July 28th (No meals on July 3rd, 4th, and 10th).

Please click on the button below to access the flyer with the locations of our free summer meals. The English version is on page one and the Spanish version is on page two.

Summer School

June 20th - July 28th (No school on July 3, 4, and 10)

Registration is still open, click here to register today.

2023-2024 School Year Registration for Returning Students

Our in-person registration for all returning students is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 13 at Beloit Memorial High School in the cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

If you do not need assistance registering, you can register your student online beginning July 11.

First Day of School

Tuesday, September 5th

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

Click on the button below to access our bilingual calendar. The English version is on page one and the Spanish version is on page two.

On Saturday, June 17th our community will celebrate Juneteenth with two events at Telfer Park and at Riverside Park.

Check out our Community Hub to view the Juneteenth event flyers and other upcoming programs, events, and other activities that are family-friendly, educational, and fun.

SDB App

Our School District of Beloit’s free mobile app will keep you connected with your student’s school, district news, resources, and more. The app delivers push notifications to your mobile device for fast and up-to-date information. Download the App today!

SDB Blog

Our SDB Blog features our students, staff, and community partners. We have 45 blogs posted covering a wide variety of topics. Take a moment to read a blog or two this summer.

SDB Podcast

In our podcast, SDB in the Spotlight, we put the spotlight on our students, staff, programs, events, and community. Listen to one of our 24 podcast episodes to learn about all the great things happening in and around our district that make us all #BeloitProud.

Social Media

We appreciate the positive engagement by everyone who follows us on on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Follow us to stay up-to-date on district news, student and staff recognitions, summer events and highlights.

Summer Newsletters

Our elementary and middle schools will share weekly newsletters to maintain communication with our families throughout the summer. Please make sure your phone number and email are up-to-date in Skyward to ensure you receive this important communication as we prepare for the upcoming school year.

At the School District of Beloit, we enjoy sharing events, achievements, and recognitions highlighting our students, staff, and community partners. We provide transparent and up-to-date information and communication through our social media platforms, our SDB App, website, weekly school newsletters, and my weekly newsletter. We appreciate the positive engagement by everyone who follows us on on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and stays connected with us by downloading our SDB App or accessing our News Tab.

We believe in respectful, truthful, and encouraging messaging and communication. We will continue to communicate in that manner with our students, staff, families, and community.