SASD e-Newsletter: March 2024

The Sheboygan Area School District (SASD) recently applied for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act: Stronger Communities Grant and was awarded the maximum amount of $400,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

The grant is designed to support safe and healthy learning environments for students. The Sheboygan Area School District’s project proposal focuses on emotional well-being and will fund deeper collaborations with community partners that work with the SASD to support students.

Read about the projects funded by this grant.

29:11 International Exchange, a unique South African music group with a mission to facilitate hope and reconciliation through music, cross-cultural collaboration, and individual artist development, has been visiting SASD schools throughout the week! Their visit to the Sheboygan area will culminate in a FREE concert this Friday at the Weill Center, where district students can participate with the goup on stage! Learn more here.

View photo album of 29:11 International Exchange SASD visits.

Marisol Muhs, a teacher at Sheridan Elementary School, is an SASD Difference Maker! ⭐

“Not only was she a big help when my kids were at Sheridan, but I have witnessed a lot of families who come to Sheboygan empty-handed, and she helps them through the whole process of finding a home, furniture, clothing donations, and more. She follows up and aids them in so many ways. She comes up with all kinds of ideas and activities for children to grow in the after-school program. She is amazing. Just ask the Sheridan families!” -Martha Hernandez, former Sheridan Parent

Thank you for all that you do, Marisol!

Do you have a staff member you'd like to see recognized? Nominate an SASD staff member here.

Read Across America Week is a nationwide initiative that encourages communities to come together to celebrate the love of reading, inspired by the birthday of renowned children's author Dr. Seuss. Schools across the Sheboygan Area School District celebrated in various ways during the week, from spirit days to special events.

Superintendent Seth Harvatine poses with Cooper Elementary School students at their annual Bedtime Books event, which took place during Read Across America Week.

Incoming Superintendent Jacob Konrath reads to a kindergarten class at Pigeon River Elementary School during Read Across America Week.

Did you know? Since 2012, SASD schools have offered students larger portions of fruits and vegetables with every lunch.

In addition, every school meal offers one cup of fat-free or 1% milk. To meet regulated calorie limits, our milk processors have developed flavored milk with less sugar!

Long-Range Plan - Quarterly Update

Administration provided a brief update on the district's Long-Range Plan. The colored Quarterly Report provides a quick view of the status of various activities taking place under the strategic plan. The current goals, objectives, and quarterly updates can be found on our website.

If you are interested in reviewing the full agenda or reading the meeting minutes, information is posted on our Board of Education website. All of the meeting attachments are posted on the website following the agendas. Please note the minutes from the Board meetings are approved at the next month’s meeting and then posted online.

Board of Education meetings are streamed live on the SASD YouTube channel. All meetings are saved under the 'Live' tab.

Now in it's eighth year, the Innovator Fellowship Program at North High School engages high school junior and senior students in the deeper exploration of career paths beyond the traditional classroom.

Each fellow creates a vision for an innovative project and works with the Innovator Fellowship Coordinators and members of Jake’s, A Lakeland Community, to develop their personal identity and carry out their unique project.

Read about all the impressive projects here!

🌳🎼 See a student's work on display in our community at the Grand Opening of Beat! A Musical Garden at 9 a.m. on June 1 at Vollrath Park!