Hamilton High School will welcome incoming ninth-graders and their parents to its Eighth Grade Orientation and Open House Feb. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220 N6151 Town Line Road, Sussex. At the Orientation, a brief introduction to the high school and an overview of the registration process will be […]
Early admission to school deadline approaches
Parents who want their children considered for early admission into a Hamilton School District 5-year-old kindergarten or first grade class next fall should apply in writing by March 1 to their elementary school principal. Application forms are available at elementary school offices. Children who turn five on or before Sept. 1, 2014 meet normal entrance […]
School closed Jan. 7
School will not be in session in the Hamilton School District tomorrow Tuesday, Jan. 7 due to the continuing frigid conditions. All afterschool and evening activities, including athletic events and the School Board meeting, are also cancelled. Neither students nor staff will report. Friday, May 23 will now become a school day due to the […]
School closed Jan. 6 for students
The National Weather Service issued a windchill warning to take effect from 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, until noon on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Because the forecasted weather is not antcipated to change over the weekend, and in an effort to give parents an opportunity to plan child care, a decision has been made to cancel […]
Hamilton’s kindergarten registration begins in January
Kindergarten registration for children who will attend the Hamilton School District in the 2014-15 school year is set to begin in January. There are several kindergarten options for 4- and 5-year-olds. An optional half-day program for 4-year-olds is available to children who turn four years old on or before Sept. 1, 2014. The district offers […]
Hamilton schools contribute to community during holidays
Hamilton School District students, staff and families showed appreciation for the needs of others during the holidays by contributing to charitable organizations and extending acts of kindness within the community and beyond. Following is a summary of activities at each school. Willow Springs Learning Center Willow Springs Learning Center four-year-old kindergartners and their families […]
Woodside students jump for heart health
Woodside Elementary School students raised $8,169 Dec. 11 for the American Heart Association through a “Jump Rope for Heart” event. Third-, fourth- and fifth-graders collected donations and worked on nine levels of jump-roping skills in their physical education classes. The unit concluded with “Jump Rope for Heart,” an after-school event. Students participated in various jump-rope competitions. […]
Freshman Seminar collects, wraps gifts for adopted family
Students in Hamilton High School’s Freshman Seminar class recently spent their lunch period preparing and wrapping gifts for their adopted family. The class was given a family through the Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County and students signed up to provide items on the family’s wish list. A total of 15 gifts and a stocking […]
Hamilton announces November students of the month
Hamilton High School students representing 11 curriculum areas were selected as students of the month for November. They are: · Katherine Larson, applied engineering and technology; · Emily Bader, art; · Therese Merkel, business education; · Taylor Beimborn and Amanda Melk-McCrary, communication arts; · Angela Castillo, family and consumer sciences; · Bo Parker, fitness […]
Hamilton junior varsity cheerleaders sponsor clinic
Hamilton High School junior varsity cheerleaders and their coaches will conduct a cheerleading clinic Jan. 4 in the high school gymnasium. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to learn cheers, tumbling, stunts and dance at this event which is slated from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants are invited to appear with the […]