School District of Howards Grove

Good Afternoon Parents & Guardians-

Thank you for taking the time to read my monthly newsletter. We are nearing the end of February, with spring break for students and staff just around the corner.

I am looking at a few options to get feedback and input from our parents & guardians. First, check out the graphic below for my first offering of "Coffee with Kilton", which is scheduled for 9:00 AM on Friday, March 7th in the lobby in the Howards Grove Center for the Arts. There will be no set agenda for this coffee chat, instead an open forum for anyone to come in and ask questions, chat about concerns, share a success story, or just hang out and listen while enjoying a cup of coffee. I hope to see you there!

Next, I am looking to start a Parent Advisory Committee. The purpose of this committee is to:

• Review and provide input on district policies

• Offer perspectives on any upcoming curriculum changes and new educational programs

• Develop effective communication strategies between the district and families

• Enhance engagement with families and foster a more connected school community

• Ensure many perspectives are considered in our decision-making processes

• Collaborate on problem-solving for issues impacting our students' education and well-being

If you are interested in potentially being a part of this committee, please fill out the Google Form and provide me your contact information. I will be in touch in the near future for setting up our first meeting.

Thanks for supporting the School District of Howards Grove!

Sincerely,

Shannon Kilton

Superintendent

skilton@hgtigers.com

Here are some of the highlights of our construction project. In addition to the typical monthly pictures, I have also created a video tour of the site. Please pardon my camera work, as I am an educator not a film producer, but it's worth the sneak peak of the new middle school.

February Site Tour Video

Check out the amazing things happening in our schools!

Enjoy!

High School

Middle School

Northview

Thank You!

PJs, Pancakes, & Books: A huge thank you to everyone who slipped into their favorite pajamas and joined us for a fun-filled evening at the Scholastic Book Fair! We enjoyed a delicious pancake dinner, great company, and even a visit from Pete the Cat and the Cat in the Hat! Your support made the event a huge success, and every book purchased helped us earn rewards to bring even more books into our classrooms. Our teachers, staff, and students are incredibly grateful for your contributions.

Save the Date

Tuesday, February 25 – Spring Carnival Planning Meeting: Join us on Tuesday, February 25 at 5:00pm in the Northview Library for our Spring Carnival Planning Meeting. This meeting is your chance to help plan our biggest annual fundraiser. Be part of something truly impactful – the funds raised at the Spring Carnival enable us to give back to our amazing teachers and students each year. Let’s make this year’s event the best one yet! We hope to see you there!

Monday, March 10 - PTO Meeting: Join us for our monthly PTO Meeting at 5:00pm in the Northview Library. Everyone is welcome! Free babysitting is provided if requested within 72 hours of the meeting. Please contact hgpto@yahoo.com for more information.

Monthly: Family Food Night: We are excited to continue our partnership with local restaurants for our Family Food Nights. With each purchase during these events, the PTO receives a percentage of the sales. These proceeds help us fund various programs, events, and initiatives such as teacher requests, bussing for field trips, and so much more! Be sure to join us at one of our upcoming Family Food Nights for delicious food and an easy night of meal prep!

• March 11: Culvers (All 3 Sheboygan locations)
• April 8: Tom’s Drive In (5531 Superior Ave., Sheboygan)

Learn More About the PTO!

Take advantage of the opportunity to give back and support your school community by joining the PTO. Interested in learning more, reach out anytime via email or check us out on Facebook!

• Email: Reach out to Stacey Yager, PTO President, at hgpto@yahoo.com for any questions you may have.
• Facebook: Follow us on Facebook (Howards Grove PTO) for all the latest information!

The School District of Howards Grove does not discriminate in the employment of staff on the basis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to, race, color, age, sex, creed or religion, handicap or disability, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. (Board Policy 4122)