Chapter 220, multicultural activities report presented In the past five years, all Chapter 220 Program students eligible for graduation at Hamilton High School have graduated. It is a statistic that reflects the success of the program, considering that the graduation rate for students enrolled in Milwaukee Public Schools is about 50 percent. School Social Worker […]
December 6, 2011
Enrollment, staffing studied Unless state law changes, the Hamilton School Board will have to make next year’s staffing decisions by the end of January. So School Board got their first look at enrollment projections for the 2012-13 school year in an informational report presented by Human Resources Director John Roubik. The district started out the […]
November 21, 2011
Templeton’s site plan approved A number of successes have been realized as a result of Templeton Middle School’s site plan, but school staff recommended continuing with the same three tactics because they remain relevant to student growth and achievement. In its fourth year, Templeton’s site plan tactics spell out that students will: increase literary skills […]
November 1, 2011
School Board gets update on blended instruction pilot Hamilton communication arts teacher Kristi Stuesser and two of her students – seniors Madelyn Dailey and Alyssa Klug – demonstrated how technology is used in their “Multi-Genre Reading and Writing” class, a pilot that explores the feasibility of blended face-to-face and online instruction. Stuesser had students create […]
October 17, 2011
Hamilton launches program to support students who take ACT Hamilton High School launched an afterschool program to help student prepare for the ACT exam. High school communication arts teachers Dede Paquette and Misty Draeger, science teacher Tim Moeller and mathematics teacher Steve Wunschel meet with students to help them in different content areas. Hamilton superintendent […]
October 4, 2011
AODA measures in place to help families Student Assistance Program and AODA Coordinator Kristin Hasbrook presented an annual report to School Board members about efforts to keep students from getting involved in alcohol and other drugs. 2010-11 activities included providing initial screening and referral, helping families find appropriate community services and obtaining grant funds to support […]
September 19, 2011
Woodside recognized for PBIS implementation The Hamilton School Board recognized Woodside Elementary School for selection as a School of Merit in implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The Wisconsin PBIS Network, an initiative of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, selected Woodside for its tremendous work accomplished through the implementation of PBIS, a proactive […]
September 6, 2011
Hamilton to join districts for curriculum collaboration Hamilton will join with 12 other southeastern Wisconsin school districts to coordinate curriculum review efforts. Instructional Services Supervisor Katie Little, Ph.D., reported on plans for school districts to share a common curriculum process and cycle. The intent of the collaboration would to streamline the work of curriculum and […]
August 23, 2011
The start of school each fall brings new opportunities and circumstances for school staff members. This year professional teaching staff in the Hamilton School District, like most districts in Wisconsin, will have a newly-created employee handbook that will define employment parameters. The Hamilton School Board approved the “Professional Teaching Staff Handbook” Aug. 23 at a […]
Residents approve district levy
Eighteen residents at the Hamilton School District Annual Meeting Aug. 15 approved a $30 million tax levy that will support a $48.16 million budget for the 2011-12 school year. Local property owners can expect a $10.18 mil rate when their tax bills arrive in December which is the same as last year. Property values in the […]