SASD e-Newsletter: October 2024

In November, the Sheboygan Area School District will ask the community to invest $121 million to rebuild and remodel Urban and Farnsworth Middle Schools on their current sites.

Would you like to learn more about the proposed middle school building projects?

JOIN US at Urban Middle School tomorrow, Thursday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. Meet in the library for a presentation about both the Urban and Farnsworth building projects and ask any questions you have. Tours of Urban Middle School will be offered for anyone interested.

Can't make it this week? Join us on October 17 at 6:30 p.m. for a Community Information Session at Farnworth Middle School.

The Sheboygan Area School District is the ONLY Wisconsin school district to make Forbes' 2024 list of America's Best Employers - ranking 35 out of 75 employers recognized in our state!

Forbes Best Employers by State 2024

“We are honored to be the only school district in Wisconsin to be named to Forbes 2024 list of America’s Top Employers. Our district values a ‘we mentality,’ where working together is truly a priority. Being named on this list is a recognition of our employees’ dedication to our students and the community,” said Superintendent Jake Konrath.

In September, students, staff, and special guests celebrated the groundbreaking of the 27th home that students from North and South High Schools will build in our community! A fantastic group of students will spend two hours of their school day building a house from the ground up and gaining skills that prepare them for the future.

South High Senior Katelyn Nettekoven designed the house, which is currently under construction. Her design was chosen from plans created by students in our Project Lead the Way Civil Engineering and Architecture class last spring.

The house foundation has been poured, and students are starting to work on framing, which includes constructing the walls, floors, and roof.

Carol Wettstein, Science Teacher at North High School, is an SASD Difference Maker! ⭐

“Mrs. Wettstein always makes her students feel welcome and cares deeply about each one. I loved having her as a teacher, and she has had a lasting impact on me while in college now. She is truly a light in her classroom!” -Helena DeBruin, North High School Graduate

Thank you for all that you do!

Nominate an SASD staff member here: https://bit.ly/3Sm1y9u

The Human Growth and Development Citizens' Advisory Committee for the Sheboygan Area School District is seeking candidates to fill the position of High School Student. Interested applicants shall submit a letter of application to espielman@sasd.net by October 21, 2024.

We encourage candidates to include the following in their letter.

• Why are you interested in being part of this team?

• What background or experiences do you have that may be relevant to this committee?

This Committee's work is guided by State Statute 118.019 and the SASD Committee Procedural Rules.

✅ Excellent benefits

✅ Make a difference in student's lives

✅ Great pathway to a teaching career

✅ Time off in summer

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

Appointment of School Board Member

Allie Tasche was appointed to the Board of Education on September 10, 2024, to fill a vacant seat. Her term runs until the April 2025 election. Learn more about all current board members in our Board of Education Member Profiles.

Long Range Plan - Quarterly Update

Administration provided an update on the district's Long Range Plan. The color-coded Quarterly Report provides a quick view of the status of various activities taking place as part of the strategic plan. The current goals, objectives, and quarterly updates can be found on our website at https://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/about#LongRangePlan

Board Meeting Documents & Recording

The recording of the meeting can be viewed on our SASD YouTube account here: https://www.youtube.com/live/frDSdFzApPc?si=RyCN3C5zVYSSukdK&t=3

The Community Recreation Department is a valued part of the Sheboygan Area School District, offering recreational and enrichment activities to residents of all ages!

Take a look at the current activities available in the Fall Program Guide:

• Drop-in High School Volleyball starting in October
  
• Kids' basketball starting in December

• Swim lessons (6 months and up) starting in November

• High School basketball league starting in January
• Upcoming shows from the Sheboygan Theatre Company, including the last weekend of Mary Poppins

Sheboygan County Division of Public Health is organizing three school vaccine clinics this fall.

To make an appointment for one of these clinics, please fill out the permission form (linked below) and return to your child’s school. The clinics are open to all SASD students.

• Wednesday, October 9 at North High School from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 10 at South High School from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 7 at Sheridan Elementary School

View information and forms on the SASD website.