Your October Momentum MTSD Family Newsletter is Here! 🎃

The MTSD Board of Education approved the 2027-28 instructional calendars during its regular business meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026. Calendar development began in early September with input from the District's Administrative Team, the District Calendar Committee, and our school community. The committee reviewed draft calendars, focusing on state requirements, holidays, professional development, community events, and alignment with District goals.

As we look toward the future of our schools, MTSD leaders have launched a comprehensive Long-Range Facilities Master Planning (LRFMP) process. Over the coming school year, this initiative will develop a 10-year roadmap that aligns our physical learning environments with our educational vision, operational needs, enrollment trends, and financial realities. 

While recent renovations have modernized key spaces across our schools, we must proactively plan for the next decade of student and staff needs across all seven district facilities: 

Following a competitive RFP process and finalist interviews, District leadership selected Eppstein Uhen Architects as its planning partner. Community input is essential in shaping the final plan, and we look forward to inviting staff, parents, and residents to join in stakeholder engagement opportunities hosted by the District and EUA in the coming months. Stay tuned for more information!

Thank you for helping us kick off the 2026–27 school year on such a positive and welcoming note! We recently reviewed the results of our September 2026 Family Survey, and we appreciate your partnership and thoughtful feedback.

Across the survey, families highlighted our dedicated teachers and strong academic programs as the top reasons they choose our schools.

We deeply appreciate your continued trust, engagement, and collaboration. Thank you for making us Proud to be MTSD!

All public school districts in Wisconsin must count pupils for membership on the third Friday in September and the second Friday in January. MTSD’s total enrollment as of September 18, 2026, is 3,502 students. This year’s enrollment aligns with our professional studies, which projected what would happen in our school district over the next 10 years, and we are pleased to see this growth in our school community exceed expectations. By level (elementary, middle, high), the most recent enrollment studies projected the current trend, including the dip in high school enrollment.

As we move into the winter months, we want to keep our students healthy, comfortable, and ready to learn. This is a great time to review simple health and hygiene habits that help prevent the spread of common illnesses.

Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease: This viral illness is common in younger children and usually begins with fever, sore throat, and small blisters on hands, feet, or in the mouth. Encourage frequent handwashing, covering coughs/sneezes, and keeping children home if they show symptoms.

Flu & Common Cold: These respiratory illnesses circulate widely in winter. Daily habits—like washing hands, using tissues, and avoiding touching the face—go a long way in preventing spread. If your child has a fever, vomiting, or a bad cough, please keep them home until symptoms improve.

COVID-19: COVID-19 continues to circulate at low levels. Families are encouraged to monitor symptoms, test when appropriate, and keep children home if they are ill. Good ventilation and regular hand-washing remain helpful tools for prevention.

Head Lice: Head lice are not dangerous, but they can spread quickly through close contact. Please remind children not to share hats, brushes, hair accessories, or headphones. If you notice your child scratching their head more than usual, check for lice and notify the school nurse if needed. Note: We have been informed that letters sent home to parents to prevent lice transmission may violate privacy and confidentiality. Parents do not have a legal right to information regarding a certain student’s health condition. As such, MTSD does not share information with parents or students regarding the presence of head lice in classrooms or schools. Please consider this update a recommendation that families take appropriate precautions.

Read more about health and wellness at MTSD, including when to keep your sick children home from school. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our schools healthy and safe this winter season!

November is Good Nutrition Month, and Aramark Student Nutrition is serving up a variety of comforting classics, fresh fruits and vegetables, and fun events all month long!

November Limited-Time Feature (Week of Nov. 9): Students can enjoy the Pepperoni Calzone & Pizza-Ranch, made with flaky biscuit dough, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni, and Italian seasonings, served with a side of pizza ranch. 

Cafeteria meals continue to feature vibrant fruits and vegetables, encouraging students to take at least a half-cup serving of produce with every breakfast and lunch. 

For chef- and dietitian-approved meal ideas to try at home, check out Aramark's recipes and tips at fyp365.com/eatwell.

The Mequon-Thiensville School District still needs to fill some positions for the 2026-2027 school year. We would love your help in spreading the word about the following opportunities: 

This guide highlights all FALL activities and classes for preschool, youth, adults, and families. You will also find information on Kids' Campus and 4K Wrap Care for the '26-'27 school year. Don't miss out on all the great classes we offer!

The mission of the Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation is to develop community-wide private financial support for the Mequon-Thiensville School District and, through grants, to help continue excellence in education. The Foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization that benefits all six schools in our district. MTSD is grateful for the support and generosity of the Foundation, and we encourage all community members to support the MTEF through giving directly, partnering through the donation of items or services, participating in MTEF events, and connecting others in your circles to the work of MTEF.

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