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Homestead High School is proud to announce that senior Siddharth Kosaraju has been awarded a National Merit $2,500 Scholarship in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. 

Siddharth was chosen from a highly competitive talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists nationwide. Winners in each state are judged by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors to have the strongest combination of academic accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The selection process evaluates the student’s academic record, standardized test scores, leadership contributions, a personal essay, and a high school recommendation.

The Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) is proud to announce that Elizabeth Streubel, Assistant Principal of Wilson Elementary School, has been selected by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) as a member of the National Outstanding Assistant Principals “Class of 2026.” Streubel is one of only 29 assistant principals from across the United States to receive this prestigious honor. The program recognizes elementary and middle-level assistant principals who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the students, staff, and communities they serve.

In November 2025, Streubel was also recognized by The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators as its 2026 Wisconsin Elementary Associate Principal of the Year. 

“Liz Streubel is a transformative leader who leads with both her head and her heart,” said Dr. Matthew Joynt, Superintendent of Schools. “Her dedication to fostering a restorative school culture and her unwavering focus on student well-being have made a profound impact at Wilson Elementary. This national recognition is a testament to the excellence she brings to MTSD every day.”

The Milwaukee North Shore Rotary Club honors local students who exemplify leadership through its Service Above Self Award. This recognition is presented to those who demonstrate dedication to serving others and consistently go above and beyond in their commitment to the community.

Homestead High School is proud to announce that Lillian Dyer has been named a recipient of this award. 

“‘Service Above Self’ isn’t just a title for Lilly - it’s the way she operates,” said Eric Ebert, Principal of Homestead High School. “Through her leadership in school and tireless work with outside organizations, she has modeled what citizenship and service truly look like for our entire school community. We are incredibly proud to have her representing Homestead.”

The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has officially announced that Nicholas Schueller, social studies teacher at Homestead High School, has been selected as a 2026 Herb Kohl Foundation Teacher Fellow.

Schueller, currently in his third year of teaching at Homestead, is one of a select group of educators across Wisconsin recognized this year for their unwavering commitment to excellence in the classroom. The fellowship includes a $6,000 personal grant for Schueller, as well as a matching $6,000 grant for Homestead High School to support continued educational initiatives.

"Being named a 2026 Kohl Fellow is a tremendous honor,” said Schueller. "The most rewarding aspect of my career is empowering my students with the critical thinking skills necessary to be engaged, positive contributors to our society. I wouldn’t have been recognized without the support of our staff and administrators at Homestead. The ways I have been pushed to grow as an educator were because of them, and so I look at this as a recognition of not just me, but our entire learning community." 

MTSD is proud to announce that several of our talented students have been recognized for their outstanding artistic achievements at the 79th Annual Ozaukee County Art Show. This year’s exhibition is particularly competitive, featuring a massive collection of over 500 works ranging from traditional paintings and sculptures to innovative mixed-media pieces created by local professionals and students alike. Our students' work was selected for its creativity, technical skill, and unique perspective. 

We are grateful for the opportunity to provide our students with a platform to share their voices with the wider Ozaukee County community and to reinforce the importance of the arts in our local culture.