☕EASD School Board Members will be available to answer your referendum questions @ 8 a.m. at Friends on the Square on Saturday, March 22.☕
Learn more about the April 1 Operational Referendum at elkhornschools.org.
Spring Break is Monday, March 24-Friday, March 28. School Resumes on Monday, March 31.
State funding has not kept up with inflation. That's why you see so many of our neighboring school districts, and over 85% of Wisconsin schools, have sought Operational Referendums in the past two years. Elkhorn is the lowest spending district in the area, asking for the lowest per pupil spending increase compared to our neighbors. The per pupil increase on the April ballot would help narrow the gap, but we'd still be below the average.
Learn more by checking out the FAQ and School District Funding sections @ elkhornschools.org.
🗳️ Early In-Person Voting is now open! Make your voice heard from Tuesday, March 18 to Friday, March 28, weekdays only.
Don't forget to check your polling place and hours of operation at myvote.wi.gov. 📅✨
📣REMINDER: Members of the EASD School Board are hosting a Community Forum @ 6:30 p.m. tonight, Monday, March 17, at the Elkhorn Chamber of Commerce. Stop by to learn more about the EASD Operational Referendum on your April 1 ballot.📣
Can't make it in person? Join the live stream at https://youtube.com/live/_OVzGk9KcTc?feature=share
📣Members of the EASD School Board are hosting a Community Forum @ 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, at the Elkhorn Chamber of Commerce. Stop by to learn more about the EASD Operational Referendum on your April 1 ballot.📣
Can't make it in person? Join the live stream at https://youtube.com/live/_OVzGk9KcTc?feature=share
Report cards come home tonight.
You are invited! Family Art Night Friday 3/14 5-7pm, West Side Cafeteria. Pizza available for purchase (cash only please). Book Fair will also be open!
West Side Spring Photos Tomorrow, bring your smile.
☕EASD School Board Members will be available to answer your referendum questions @ 8 a.m. at The Elk Restaurant on Wednesday, March 12☕
Learn more about the April 1 Operational Referendum at elkhornschools.org and check out a complete listing of Coffee Chats and Community Forum opportunities.
🎉 Exciting Event Alert! 🎥🤖
Join us for an inspirational afternoon at the Plaza Theater in Burlington on Saturday, March 15, from 1-3:30 PM! We’re screening the family film "Rule Breakers," which highlights the incredible journey of an Afghan all-girls robotics team.
✨ Special ticket price: just $5!
Come along to participate in a film discussion, see interactive VEX IQ robot demonstrations, and meet amazing STEM leaders and 'Girls Who Code' participants!
Our event will be led by the inspiring Heather Mielke (BHS Mathematics Teacher, MTSS Interventionist, Reality Fair Coordinator, Educators Rising Advisor) and Elkhorn's own Eryca Card (Science Teacher, PLTW Coordinator, Makerfest Producer, STEM Club Advisor, Storybook STEM Creator, Loved Beyond Measure Coordinator)—alongside their students. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate education, innovation, and female empowerment!
📍Location: Plaza Theater, 448 Milwaukee Ave, Burlington
Spread the word and tag your friends! Let’s inspire the next generation of changemakers! 💪🌟 #RuleBreakers #STEM #1Herd
Lunch Menu Change: Tuesday, March 11 will be Orange Chicken instead of Turkey Club Sandwich
☕EASD School Board Members will be available to answer your referendum questions @ 8 a.m. at Friends on the Square on Saturday, March 8☕
Learn more about the April 1 Operational Referendum at elkhornschools.org and check out a complete listing of Coffee Chats and Community Forum opportunities.
🏀 Join us for an exciting four weeks of skill development at Rise Up Basketball Academy! Improve your ball handling, footwork, finishing, and shooting with our expert coaches. This is a co-ed camp for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.
🌟 We’ll focus on:
✅ Mastering ball handling under pressure
✅ Changing speeds
✅ Finishing strong at the rim
✅ Proper footwork
✅ Shooting form refinement
📅 Dates: Thursdays - May 1, 8, 15, 22
📍 Location: Elkhorn High School Main Gym (Enter door 32)
⏰ Schedule:
K-4th Grade: 5-6 PM
5th-8th Grade: 6-7 PM
Register online @ https://easdcommunity.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=192
Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your game! 🏀💪
DEAR Day 4: Thursday, March 6: Wear your West Side Shirt or Purple and Gold
No School: Friday, March 7 (Staff In-Service)
Our community expressed concerns about the November referendum: the cost, the length, not knowing what the district had done to tighten their belts going into a referendum, and not knowing what could be cut if a referendum were to fail - the School Board listened.
• The School Board changed the ballot question from recurring to a four-year non-recurring referendum.
• The School Board reduced the ask from a phased-in $7 million annual recurring to $4 million annually for four years.
• The School Board published a list of budget cuts and revenue increases from 2014-15 to present on the Referendum website.
• The School Board reviewed and made recommendations on over $5 million in budget cuts
Visit elkhornschools.org to learn more.
Dear Day 3: Wednesday, March 5: Wear your Favorite Team Shirt
The West Side Scholastic Book Fair Opens Monday, March 10th
Please read the attached letter for more information
Dear Day Two: Tuesday, March 4: Dress like your favorite book character
DEAR week begins Monday, March 3! Wear Hawaiian or Summer Shirt
