McFarland School District

Welcome to the McFarland School Community Newsletter!

This will be the first of my regular updates—typically shared monthly—designed to keep you informed about important events, community activities, key projects, and the incredible achievements of our students and staff. I’ll also provide updates on how we’re addressing challenges and planning for the future.

You can find this newsletter on our website, social media, and in your inbox if you’re on our community newsletter email list. If you’d like to subscribe, please sign up [here] or email me directly (contact information below).

I encourage you to share your questions, ideas, or concerns at any time using [this form] or by reaching out to me personally. Your voice matters, and we are committed to open, transparent, and frequent communication with our community.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our schools—we couldn’t do this without you!

Go Spartans!

Aaron Tarnutzer, Superintendent

tarnuta@mcfsd.org

608-838-4550

Did you know that there any many opportunities for the community to use the amazing facilities that you've helped build here at McFarland Schools? Check out the below link for classes like adult woodworking and freezer meal workshops to getting active at adult open gym times, lap swim at the Angie O'Donnell Aquatic Center, and morning walks at MHS!

• No School - February 14
• School Board Meeting - February 17 - MHS District Office Board Room
• MHS/IMMS Jazz Ensembles Concert - February 19 - 7:30 p.m. in the MHS Performing Arts Center
• String Fling - February 22 - 5:45 p.m. at IMMS
• School Board Meeting - March 3 - MHS District Office Board Room
• Staff Development Day - March 7
• IMMS Choir Concert - March 11 - 7:00 p.m. in the MHS Performing Arts Center
• School Board Meeting - March 17 - MHS District Office Board Room
• MHS Band Concert - March 17 - 7:30 p.m. in the MHS Performing Arts Center
• No School - March 24-28

McFarland High School is hosting a Financial Literacy Simulation--Reality Zone--on Tuesday, March 18, and we need your help! This hands-on event teaches our Juniors about real-life expenses and financial decision-making as they step into the world of "adulting."

Sign up today to make a difference! Sign up herehttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ADAF2CA0FCCF8-53247826-spring#/

Thank you for supporting our students!

For questions about Reality Zone contact Penny Thompson at thompsp@mcfsd.org

From Volunteer Opportunities to Fundraisers and Individual Donations, we so appreciate the support of our amazing community members. If you are interested in volunteering your time in our schools, please call and speak to our schools.

• Conrad Elvehjem Primary School 838-3146
• Waubesa Intermediate School 838-7667
• Indian Mound Middle School 838-8980
• McFarland High School 838-3166
• District Office 838-3169

Click the link below to visit our Classmunity page for information on fundraising campaigns you may be interest in supporting.

Did you know that our MHS Technology and Engineering students have a student-run manufacturing group where students are empowered to prototype, create, and sell products available to the public? Check out their products and learn more at the link below!

Exciting news from McFarland! Our Staff Peer Mentor Program was spotlighted at the State Education Conference in Milwaukee!

Melissa Pfohl, our amazing Director of Teaching and Learning (pictured on the left), teamed up with other education leaders to present on RETAINING EDUCATORS THROUGH PEER MENTORING. She highlighted how this program benefits both new staff and our incredible mentors, who go above and beyond their full-time teaching roles.

This program is one of the key reasons behind our impressive 94%+

STAFF RETENTION RATE over the past two years!

We’re so proud of the positive impact our team is making.

#McFarlandStrong #EducationMatters #PeerMentoring

CEPS classrooms were visited by a mystery reader! Mystery readers included #McFarlandStrong school board members, the school resource officer, district and building administrators, teachers, and other school staff. Who do you recognize?

Photo Credit: John Maniaci

The McFarland School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including gender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability (Protected Classes) in any of its student program and activities.