During the month of May, more than 150 seniors who volunteer with the Hamilton School District were invited to visit elementary schools to meet their fourth grade student pen pals. The end-of-year pen pal parties are a much anticipated event for both students and senior volunteers alike after exchanging letters throughout the entire school year.
Pen pal parties were held at Marcy Elementary School in Menomonee Falls, Lannon Elementary School in Lannon and Maple Avenue and Woodside Elementary Schools in Sussex. Students and volunteers enjoyed refreshments and each other’s company. They played board games, cards, dominoes and toured the schools.
The Pen Pal Program is part of the Hamilton School District’s Seniors & Students Volunteer Program, which began in 1998 and is designed to recruit volunteers over the age of 55.
Pen pal volunteers are asked to reply to student letters every other month during the school year. All volunteers are invited to attend a Fall Kick Off event every October at Hamilton High School to learn about the program and enjoy the company of fellow volunteers.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer pen pal for the 2025-26 school year, please visit the Seniors & Students page of the Hamilton School District website. Those interested in volunteering are also welcome to reach out to Hamilton School District Director of Communications Nicole Koglin at koglni@hamilton.k12.wi.us or 262-246-1973.