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SASD e-Newsletter: June 2024

SASD e-Newsletter: June 2024

✨ From Retiring Superintendent Seth Harvatine

Dear Families,


As we wind down the 2023-24 school year, and as my journey in the Sheboygan Area School District comes to an end, I wanted to share how much of an honor it has been to serve you and your children.


For more than 26 years, I have had the pleasure of serving in the Sheboygan Area School District in a variety of roles, including the last six years as the Superintendent of Schools. Throughout this time, I have been consistently amazed by the tremendous work, passion, and dedication displayed by our district staff every day. They are committed to providing your students with high-quality learning opportunities, offering support and services to families, and working tirelessly to achieve the district’s goals.


The many wonderful achievements, outcomes, and learning celebrations would not be possible without your involvement and commitment to working in partnership with the school district. I am grateful for the active role parents take in the learning process and hope that you will continue to work collaboratively with the district staff.


While I am set to begin a new journey RVing across this great country with my wife, please know that the Sheboygan Area School District will always be close to my heart. I look forward to keeping close tabs on the numerous ways this district will continue to provide outstanding learning opportunities and serve the students and families of the Sheboygan area.


I have the utmost respect for our incoming Superintendent, Dr. Jacob Konrath. Jake is a strong advocate for public education. With his education and leadership knowledgebase, strong work ethic, commitment to working collaboratively with staff, families, and community members, and his compassion for students, I firmly believe he will be a great leader to take this district to the next level.


In closing, I hope that each of you enjoys the summer and your time with family and friends.


Yours in Education,

Seth Harvatine

🎓 SASD Graduation at Vollrath Bowl

Congratulations Class of 2024!

The Sheboygan Area School District is proud to announce that our historic outdoor graduation ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Vollrath Park. Graduates from all five Sheboygan Area School District high schools - Central High School, Étude High School, North High School, South High School, and George Warriner High School - will ‘walk the bowl’ and receive their diplomas. Guests and community members are welcome to attend.


The graduation ceremony will be streamed live on the Sheboygan Area School District YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/SheboyganSchools.


In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony time may be adjusted, or it will be shifted to Sunday, June 9, at Vollrath Park. Any changes to the ceremony will be posted on the Sheboygan Area School District website homepage.

🍎 Free Summer Meals

Join us for free meals this summer!

Join us for FREE meals this summer! The following schools will be serving free meals to all children 18 years of age and younger:


Elementary Schools

  • Cooper Elementary
  • Grant Elementary
  • James Madison Elementary
  • Pigeon River Elementary
  • Wilson Elementary


High Schools
  • North High
  • South High


For services dates and times and translated Spanish and Hmong flyers, please visit our website here. Following USDA regulations, all meals will be served on-site and must be eaten at the school location.

✅ Now Hiring Educational Assistants

Now hiring Educational Assistants!
There are so many reasons to become an Educational Assistant in the Sheboygan Area School District! ✨


✅ Excellent benefits

✅ New high school grads welcome to apply

✅ Time off in summer

✅ Pathway to a teaching career

✅ Make a difference in student's lives


Find out why we proudly say 'We Are SASD' and learn more about a career in our district today!

🙌 NHS Senior Gains Work Experience Through RRM Youth Apprenticeship

RRM Student Feature: Brendan Severns
Brendan Severns, a senior at North High School, has been participating in the Red Raider Manucaturing (RRM) Youth Apprenticeship Program this school year at Masters Gallery Foods. He values the knowledge and experience he has gained from working at a local company while still in high school.


Learn more about Brendan and his experience in the Red Raider Manufacturing program here!

⭐ SASD Difference Maker: Therese Urben

Therese Urben, a second-grade teacher at James Madison Elementary School, is an SASD Difference Maker! ⭐


“Terry has been our ‘T’ for PTO for the past couple of years, and we just want to thank her from the bottom of our hearts for all she has done to keep our PTO going. We wouldn't be able to do it without you! Terry, you are the best ‘T’!” - James Madison Elementary School Parent/PTO Member


Terry, thank you for all that you do! Nominate an SASD staff member here.

😎 Register for Summer School Today!

Don't forget to register for Summer School! We proudly offer over 80 different classes ranging from academics to the arts and everything in between for students entering 4K through 12th grade. From basketball and cheer camp to acting 101, fishing, LEGO coding, and more!

Learn more on our summer school page or register in Skyward Family Access.

📰 News from the Board Meeting

Update on the 2024-2025 Proposed Preliminary Budget


Administration presented the draft of the 2024-25 proposed preliminary budget for information and discussion. There have been no changes since this was presented last month. The proposed preliminary budget will be presented to the Board at the June Board of Education meeting for possible approval.


A few points from the Executive Summary:


  • 4% total salary increase for the teacher group
  • 4% salary increase for support staff
  • 4% salary increase for administrative staff
  • The Early Learning Center, Cleveland, and Lincoln-Erdman's four-year-old kindergarten (4K) programming plans to move to a five-day schedule next school year.

View the Executive Summary starting on page 18 of the meeting agenda and attachements.

REMINDER:

Starting next fall, there will no longer be early release on Wednesdays. School hours will be the same Monday through Friday. To provide time for teacher professional development, students will have additional no school days throughout the year. Read more about the change here.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Online Registration for next school year will be held from August 1 - 12. Watch for an email over the summer with details!

Community Flyers
As a courtesy to families and non-profit community organizations, the Sheboygan Area School District posts community flyers on our website. Check back often to see what's new!
Sheboygan Area School District