A Message from the Superintendent

Matthew Joynt, Superintendent of Schools

As the Superintendent of Schools, it is a priority for me to engage all stakeholders in achieving our mission so that together, we can ignite each student's passion for learning, preparing for a life of infinite possibilities. With that, I am excited to introduce to the community our new Mequon-Thiensville School District Newsletter, Momentum. Establishing strong community relationships through consistent communication and engagement of all stakeholders is important to me. Momentum is a monthly  communication that will provide updates related to strategic initiatives, personnel, topics of interest, new programs, and program changes.

Besides introducing you to the new district newsletter, I am also taking advantage of this opportunity to provide you with a strategic planning update. Follow the link below to learn more about our strategic planning progress.

Learn more about the progress being made on our 2018-2021 Strategic Plan.

A Community Conversation on Safety

The Mequon-Thiensville School District hosted a community conversation on the evening of Monday, March 26 to discuss the topic of safety and security in our schools. The goal of the meeting was to gather input from parents, employees, students, and community members to inform our plans moving forward. Over 100 individuals representing different stakeholder groups shared their thoughts, concerns, and perspectives in the productive conversation. 

Check out the 5 key themes that emerged during the conversation.

Oriole Lane Principal

Named Kohl Leadership Award Winner

Mary Jo Tye, Principal, Oriole Lane Elementary School

The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has named Mary Jo Tye a 2018 Leadership Award winner. Mary Jo is principal of Oriole Lane Elementary School, where she has served for the past 23 years. Leadership Award recipients are school principals who are being recognized for setting high standards for instruction, achievement, and character, and creating a climate to best serve students, families, staff, and community. Mary Jo is among only 16 school leaders from across the state to receive this recognition. Congratulations on this well-deserved award, Mary Jo!

Top 5 Things on NEW Website

Have you seen our new website? We launched in early March. Check out these top 5 new features:

1. Transparency Center: We've launched a new transparency platform that allows easy access to complex information about finances, student demographics, performance, staffing trends, and much more!
2. Responsive Design: Check out our website on your mobile device for improved access to content on the go.
3. Menus: Easy access to breakfast and lunch menus and information about nutrition 
4. Ask MTSD: Have a question or comment and not sure where to go? Submit your comment through Ask MTSD. A link can be found on the footer of each page of the website.
5. Anonymous Safety Reporting Form: Use this form to report specific concerns about bullying, harassment, mental health or security. A link can be found on the footer of each page of the website.

To Teach Is to Touch a Life Forever

Our educators don't just create an environment in which students learn. They ignite each student's potential. The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation asks that you take the time to acknowledge and thank an outstanding educator. MTEF is awarding worthy educators with the Excellence in Teaching Award. Recognition and a cash award of $1,000 will be given to each winner. Nominations are due Monday, April 23.

Visit mtef.org for nomination information and form. 

The GPS on the Bus Goes ... Wait, What?

We are excited to announce that Riteway and MTSD will pilot a text alert system to be launched this year! In this pilot program, parents can subscribe to receive an alert for bus delays. Alerts are sent if there is a 15-minute or greater delay. More information about the alert system will be sent to parents soon.

Additionally, Riteway will be refining the pilot program to make way for the roll-out of a parent app for the 2018-2019 school year that will give parents access to detailed information about their child's route through targeted GPS information. The parent app will provide greater detail about individual routes and will be available in the 2018-19 school year.

Save These Dates!

Spring Break

Friday, March 30 - Friday, April 6

Last Day for Summer Academy Registration

Sunday, April 15

Last Day of School

Thursday, June 7

Online Enrollment Opens in Infinite Campus

Sunday, July 1

First Day to Pay Fees in Infinite Campus

Wednesday, August 1

Registration Day

Thursday, August 9

First Day of School (K-12) 

Tuesday, September 4

First Day of School (4K)

Thursday, September 6

MEQUON-THIENSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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