MTSD Momentum Newsletter

The Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 MTSD school year calendars at their regular business meeting on Monday, December 16. Though there is no such thing as a perfect school calendar, please know that our Calendar Committee gave careful consideration to how best to support our students and staff through the 2025-2026 calendar development.

Mr. Andrew Sarnow was recently announced as the Mequon-Thiensville School District’s next Executive Director of Business Services following Ms. Sarah Viera's resignation after nearly ten years of dedicated service. The MTSD Board of Education approved Mr. Sarnow’s hire during its regular business meeting on Monday, December 16, and his first official day with MTSD will be Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Andrew was selected from a highly qualified pool of candidates after a rigorous interview process that engaged three dedicated teams of stakeholders. These teams included District administrators, staff, and community members, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s experience, vision, and alignment with MTSD’s values.

The Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) has kicked off its strategic planning process for 2025-2028, reflecting the District’s commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with Board Policy #0117, which mandates periodic reviews of the District’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives. This process builds upon the previous strategic plan and aims to ensure the district remains responsive to emerging challenges and community needs. MTSD's policy highlights the importance of refreshing the strategic plan every three to five years to maintain alignment with the district's evolving priorities and challenges. As the current strategic plan approaches its conclusion, the district is preparing a plan to proactively engage all school district stakeholders to shape its direction for the next three years.

The planning process is comprehensive, involving several key phases including:

• November: Board Engagement

• December: Stakeholder Survey

• January: Data Analysis & Focus Groups

• February: Goal Refinement

• March: Finalization and Approval

This open approach reflects MTSD's commitment to excellence and a bright future for the school community. Please stay tuned for more information to come as the strategic planning process continues.

Support the MTEF and have a blast doing it by attending this year's Tartan Bash! We hope you'll join us for dinner, cocktails, an auction, and other fun as we gather as an MTSD community with the goal of funding grants for all six schools!

What: MTEF Tartan Bash - Live and Let Learn

When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m.

Where: Shully's Watermark, Thiensville

This guide highlights all WINTER/SPRING activities and classes for preschool, youth, adults and families. You will also find information on Kids' Campus and 4K Wrap Care for the '24-'25 school year. Don't miss out on all the great classes we offer. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

• Click here for WINTER/SPRING Activity Guide
• Click here for Online Registration Page
• Click here for CODE OF CONDUCT

The Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department is offering the Learn, Grow, Lead program this January – an amazing opportunity for middle and high school students to refine their leadership skills and set themselves up for success!

• The mission of this course is to spread positive influence and help young leaders grow their leadership skills through the facilitation of presentations, activities, and discussions.
• Taught by: Jake Davis, Germantown leadership teacher & community member
• Build confidence, grow as a leader, and learn skills that last a lifetime!

Click here to register now - Empower your student to lead and succeed!

MTSD's EL team is proud to partner with North Shore school districts in celebrating our multilingual families during a Cultural Connections event on Wednesday, February 12 at Nicolet High School from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mark your calendars and join us for free food, games, activities, and more!

We encourage all community members to regularly check our certified and support staff listings on WECAN. Current highlighted positions include:

• Substitute Teachers - Districtwide
• Administrative Assistant - Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department
• Special Education Paraprofessional - Oriole Lane Elementary School
• Activities & Safety Attendant - Districtwide

Throughout the school year, be sure to check out the great things going on at your school building by following your school's page on Facebook, as well as the MTSD Facebook page, MTSD Instagram account, and by finding us on LinkedIn.

Please note: The accounts linked above are the only official social media presence managed and moderated with support from MTSD Communications.

NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

Monday, December 23, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025

MTEF Giveback - Bucks Game

Saturday, January 4 @ 7:00 p.m.

Fiserv Forum

Click here for tickets

Board of Education - Working Meeting

Monday, January 6, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.

Range Line Community Center Board Room

MTEF Giveback - Panera Bread

Thursday, January 16, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m.

Mequon Panera

NO SCHOOL - Staff Inservice

Friday, January 17, 2025

NO SCHOOL - Dr. MLK Jr. Day

Monday, January 20, 2025

Board of Education - Regular Business Meeting

Monday, January 27, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.

Range Line Community Center Board Room

Cultural Connections Event

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m.

Nicolet High School

MTEF Tartan Bash - Live and Let Learn

Saturday, March 1, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Shully's Watermark in Thiensville

Click here to see event details and register