At its August 19 meeting, the Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education approved an operating referendum question that will appear on the ballot Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The measure was approved by a vote of 6-1 and marks the first proposed MTSD operating referendum since 2006.

The ballot question will ask Mequon and Thiensville residents to approve a resolution authorizing the district budget to exceed the revenue limit by a total of $26.4 million over four years for non-recurring purposes. The tax impact of an approved referendum would be an increase of $0.73 for every $1,000 of assessed property value in our community. For a home with a fair market value of $400,000 the total tax impact over four years is estimated to at $948.

The Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) Board of Education has announced the resignation of member Paul Buzzell, effective immediately. Mr. Buzzell has served on the Board with distinction since his election in April 2022 after previously serving a term on the Board from 2014-2017. MTSD is grateful for Mr. Buzzell’s time, energy, and expertise in advancing our students' educational opportunities and achievements.

The Board of Education is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will immediately begin the process of filling the vacancy. We invite eligible electors of the community who are passionate about education and interested in serving on the Board to apply. Visit www.mtsd.k12.wi.us/board/vacancy for more information and to begin the application process.

The Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) is proud to announce that Lauren Byrne, school psychologist at Wilson Elementary School, and Homestead High School senior and special needs advocate, Lily Oberneder, have received honorary awards from the Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services (WCASS). WCASS is a professional organization of over 350 members who administer and support special education programs throughout the state of Wisconsin. The WCASS awards recognize outstanding contributions made every day to enhance the lives of students with special needs. Ms. Byrne has served MTSD for six years, working with students at both Donges Bay and Wilson elementary schools.

The U.S. News and World Report has ranked Homestead High School in the Mequon-Thiensville School District #10 out of 462 (Top 2%) ranked high schools in the state of Wisconsin. The school was also ranked #561 of nearly 18,000 (Top 3%) public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. By earning a national ranking in the top 40%, Homestead High School has reaffirmed its achieved status as a U.S. News Best High School.