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Your One-Stop Summer Reading Resource

Summer is just around the corner, and we want to help your student keep up those excellent reading habits! To make things easier for you, I’ve put together a curated collection of summer reading activities, local programs, and fun incentives.

Summer is just around the corner, and we want to help your student keep up those excellent reading habits! To make things easier for you, I’ve put together a curated collection of summer reading activities, local programs, and fun incentives.

Here is a quick look at what you'll find in this year's Summer Reading Resource:

  • School Fun: Beat the Principal Reading Challenge & Where is Sparty?
  • Digital Access: Sora Resources
  • Community Events: Weyenberg Library Summer Programs
  • National Programs: Half-Price Books Reading Challenge, Barnes & Noble Summer Reading (1st-6th Grade), and Book It: Summer of Stories.

We hope these resources help engage your reader this summer! Copies of this Summer Reading Resource will be available within the ICC, office or ELA classes. If you have any questions, please reach out to Susan Dotzauer at sdotzauer@mtsd.k12.wi.us.

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End of Year Chromebook Collection

As we get closer to the end of the school year, it is time to get ready to return all Chromebook laptops and chargers.

As we get closer to the end of the school year, it is time to get ready to return all Chromebook laptops and chargers. Verify that your student has both their charger and Chromebook on the following dates to return them for the school year.

  • Monday, June 8th: 6th Grade
  • Tuesday, June 9th: 8th Grade
  • Wednesday, June 10th: 7th Grade

If your student has a repair loaner due to a prior issue, they should turn in their loaner device and charger. Any student that does not return their device and/or charger will be charged accordingly. Current replacement prices listed in MTSD Chromebook Handbook are:

  • Chromebook $320-360
  • Charger $25-30

If you have any questions or if your student will be absent and needs to return their device before these dates, please contact me at sdotzauer@mtsd.k12.wi.us

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The number 8

Wednesday, June 10th is 8th grade promotion There is no school for 8th graders on June 11th.  

Attention 8th Grade Families!

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, June 10th is 8th Grade Promotion!

  • 10:30-11:45am - 8th Grade Awards Ceremony at Steffen (Parents/Guardians invited)
  • 12:45pm - Early Release for 8th Grade students only
  • 6:15 -7:15pm - Promotion Ceremony at HHS James Barr Performing Arts Center
  • 7:30-9:30pm - Promotion Celebration at Steffen. Stay tuned for an email from the PTO next week Tuesday, for registration for the 8th grade promotion celebration! We will need all students to register in order to attend the celebration!

 

 

** No School for 8th graders on Thursday, June 11th**

 

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Ready, Set, Register! 2026–27 Fall Athletics Are Open!

Parents and Athletes, summer might be in full swing, but the fall sports season is sprinting right up on us! Registration is officially open for Cross Country and Girls Basketball for the upcoming 2026–27 school year

👟 Ready, Set, Register! 2026–27 Fall Athletics Are Open! 🏀

Parents and Athletes, summer might be in full swing, but the fall sports season is sprinting right up on us! Registration is officially open for Cross Country and Girls Basketball for the upcoming 2026–27 school year.

Because we hit the ground running (literally), practices will begin on September 2, 2026—yes, the second day of school! To ensure your athlete doesn't miss a beat, please sign them up as soon as possible.

The Game Plan: Everything You Need to Know

  • Sports Offered: Cross Country & Girls Basketball

  • First Practice: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

  • Weekly Practice Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM

  • Schedules: Want to plan ahead? The full game and meet schedules are already live on the Steffen Athletics website.

Don't wait! With practices starting right as we head back to school, getting registered now means your athlete is cleared and ready to play on Day 2.

Steffen Athletics Website

Visit for a full list of practices, games, meets, registration links and more!

Contact Athletic Director - Elizabeth Walecka

Reach out with any questions, concerns, ideas, or coaching opportunities!

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Order your 26-27 School Supply Packs

1st Day School Supplies makes it easy. In just a few clicks, you can order the exact supplies your teacher requested, packaged in a beautiful new box and delivered on time, stress-free!

Steffen parents, we've all been there! Back-to-school sneaks up on us, and suddenly we're running from store to store trying to find supplies. But what if you could check it off your list today?

Visit the Steffen website to find the 26-27 school supply list and the link to order a school supply pack from 1st Day School Supplies

1st Day School Supplies makes it easy. In just a few clicks, you can order the exact supplies your teacher requested, packaged in a beautiful new box and delivered on time, stress-free!

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