January School District Newsletter

Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of school days. This equates to 18 days per school year. When students miss school, they miss out on valuable instruction, opportunities to explore their passions, opportunities to build relationships and so much more. What feels like an isolated day here and there quickly adds up and can have a tremendous hindrance on their progress academically, socially, and behaviorally.

Our most recent attendance rate is 91.6%. This is an improvement from the attendance rate last year at this time which was 89.8%. However, our goal (per the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan) is to reach an attendance rate of 95%. Collectively, we need to continue promoting and encouraging school attendance. For ideas on how to support your child(ren) at home click here (for Elementary) and/or here (for Secondary). Please refer to this Attendance One-Pager for more information on attendance.

Thank you for being a shining example of #TheWestWay in all that you do for our District! You make us #WAWMProud

The West Allis Nathan Hale Hall of Fame was established by the Nathan Hale High School Athletic Booster Club to honor the past, inspire the present and help to build a bright future in the Hale Athletic Department. Our school has a rich history of athletic excellence. We want to establish a historic record of that success so as to preserve that record for future generations.

The Hall of Fame honors former student-athletes, coaches, teams and other individuals or entities that have made a significant positive impact on Hale athletics.

Class of 2024

• Paul Brown - Cross Country and Track (1997-2001)
• George Cwiklowski - Football and Basketball Coach (1970-2016)
• Jenn Lewein - Cross Country and Track (2003-2007)
• Lisa Osburn - Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer (1991-1995)
• Mitch Ziemer - Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Swimming (1972-1976)

The class of 2024 will be inducted into the Nathan Hale Athletic Hall of Fame at a dinner and ceremony taking place on February, 9, 2024 in the school’s cafeteria in conjunction with a boys basketball game taking place that night. If you wish to attend, click here for the dinner and ceremony invitation.

You are invited to the 2nd Annual Adaptive Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, January 27th, from 9-11:30 am at the West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Center (2450 S. 68th St.) Join the WAWM RCS Department in supporting Adaptive Recreation Programs that serve people with disabilities throughout West Allis and surrounding communities. Indulge in delicious pancakes and other breakfast delights, including sausage, fruit, and coffee or juice, all prepared by the Recreational Adult Day Program - RAD participants.

Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast are only $10 each! The best part is all proceeds go towards supporting these amazing programs! Register for the event online at wawmrec.com or by phone at 414-604-4900. Walk-ins on the day of the event are also welcome! Last year, our community came together and helped them raise $1,230, and this year, they are determined to surpass that amount. So, mark your calendars and enjoy some delicious pancakes while supporting a great cause!

January 22nd - Teacher Record Keeping Day

February 19th & 20th - Professional Development Days