The Compass

In this Issue:

• Read The Compass & Win!
• Pre-Referendum Exploration Process
• News to Know
• Student Stories - Bay Port
• Board Briefs
• Upcoming Events
• Student Stories - Forest Glen
• And More!

Thank you for reading The Compass! It's time for an egg hunt 🥚 There are three additional eggs hidden in this edition (excluding the example egg pictured here). The first three people to find the eggs and email HSSD Communications Specialist Kristin Rozek at krisroze@hssdschools.org will win some swag. In your email, be sure to include the location of each of the eggs. Happy Hunting! We hope you have a wonderful remainder of the school year 💗

As we proceed, we are looking for family and community input. The details of these engagement opportunities are forthcoming. Stay tuned to this newsletter for details. Your input as a parent, guardian, and/or community member is essential during the pre-referendum exploration process!

HSSD Summer School Registration

Summer School registration has been taking place this week. Registration for students going into grades 5-8 will take place today at 4:30 p.m. Visit the Summer School website for more details. We are looking forward to a wonderful summer!

Bay Port Art Show May 9

Check out the Bay Port Art Show on May 9 at Initiative One located in Downtown Green Bay! The show is free entry, and will take place from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Congratulations to the HSSD Finance Team!

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has awarded HSSD the prestigious Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting! This honor recognizes school districts that uphold the highest standards of financial reporting and transparency. HSSD earned the Certificate of Excellence for our exemplary Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2024. Congratulations to our HSSD Finance team for their exceptional work!

Bay Port Sources of Strength Color Fun Run

If you are not aware of Sources of Strength, it is a nationally recognized and evidence-based program designed to harness the power of peer social networks to create healthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, violence, bullying, and substance misuse. The mission of Sources of Strength is to prevent adverse outcomes by increasing wellbeing, help-seeking, resiliency, healthy coping, and belonging. Bay Port Sources of Strength is so excited to be planning our first annual Bay Port Sources of Strength - Color Fun Run on May 10 as a way to amplify the source of strength - Healthy Activities. Learn more here. Register here.

The Student Help Desk class at Bay Port allows students to get hands-on experience in the field of IT, without having to leave their school. This relatively new class gives students the opportunity to learn about customer service, help teachers troubleshoot IT issues, and gain real-world training while still in high school. Recently, the team helped the HSSD IT department with a new device rollout.

“It was impressive to watch Aanya, Masyn, and Ethan help staff and students, troubleshoot any issues, and get out of their comfort zone to provide great customer service in our building,” said Computer Science Teacher Mark McAllister. Special Education Teacher Sarah Jacobs also shared, “Ethan was extremely professional and ALL of the characteristics of the Profile of a Graduate were on display.”

As part of the class, students have the opportunity to earn an IT Fundamentals PRO certification through CompTIA. This online certification program teaches students about hardware, software, networking and other IT fundamentals. Nice work, Student Help Desk team!

• The Board and SLT went on a tour with Bellin College leaders. They learned about programming and what Bellin College looks for in students.
• PMA Securities shared information about HSSD's debt prepayment, as part of long-term financial planning.
• The Board received an update from Mark Smith, Superintendent, and Kimberly Uelmen, Director of Communications, about pre-referendum planning and engagement strategies.
• The Board reorganization will take place at the April 28 meeting.

• April 25 - Early Release (Grades 7-12: 12:40 pm; Grades 5-6: 1:08 pm; K-4: 1:30 pm)
• April 30 - May 3 - "Godspell" the Musical
• May 9 - No School (Staff Professional Development)
• May 9 - Coffee with the Superintendent | 7:30 a.m. at Uncle Mike's
• May 14 - The Giving Tree Food Pantry
• May 17 - Bay Port Senior Ball
• May 26 - No School (Memorial Day)

District and School Calendars | Bay Port Athletics Calendar

While Forest Glen fourth grader Dex Krause loves all things fantasy, his passion for drawing, writing, reading, and photography is rooted firmly here on planet Earth. “I like being creative a lot,” said Dex. “Writing and art are really fun to me.”

Dex has won the Forest Glen yearbook cover contest for four years. He likes attending Forest Glen. He said, “If you need help or you are advanced in a certain subject they give you lots of opportunities to learn.” Dex enjoys his leadership roles at school, and is part of the Lighthouse team and the Commons Crew. When he grows up, he plans to become an author or photographer.

Certified Staff Openings

• Kindergarten Teacher at Forest Glen Elementary
• Third Grade Teacher at Forest Glen Elementary
• Second Grade Teacher at Bay Harbor Elementary
• Third Grade Teacher at Suamico Elementary
• World Cultures Teacher (part-time) at Suamico Elementary
• College and Career Readiness/Health Teacher at Bay View Middle School
• Substitute Teachers
• Apply today!

View all employment opportunities on the HSSD website.

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