Olson recognized for highest possible score on SAT Hamilton High School senior Heather Olson was recognized for her score on the SAT. Hamilton Principal David Furrer described how Olson earned the highest possible score on the SAT test which distinguishes her in the top 1 percent among 1.3 million high school seniors who took the […]
December 16, 2002
Middle school charter approved The Hamilton School Board extended the charter on an experimental middle school that serves at-risk students in the Milwaukee area. The School Board approved a 5-year renewal on the Alternative Middle Charter School, which is run by Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) #1 and provides placement for student from 10 school […]
December 3, 2002
Bonds put out to bid With successful passage of its referendum last month, the Hamilton School Board took action to borrow $10 million to begin contruction projects. Community members voted Nov. 5 to allow the district to borrow $6.85 million for a Marcy Elementary School addition-renovation project and $6.75 million for a Hamilton High School […]
November 18, 2002
Energy-saving projects reported Hamilton School Board members learned about initiatives underway in the district to minimize energy consumption from Buildings & Grounds Manager Jeff Grove. In his written report, Grove identified four key items that are underway to help the district save money. They include: Each school has a building management system that allow for […]
October 1, 2002
Official enrollment reports sent to the state show that the Hamilton School District increased enrollment by 68 students from last year bringing the total student count to 4,103. The numbers are significant because revenue caps and state aid are determined based on the pupil count as of the third Friday in September each year. School […]
September 16, 2002
Educational Services presents accomplishments, priorities Three administrators who head up Educational Services reported on the past year’s accomplishments and presented priorities for 2002-03. Educational Services and Human Resources Assistant Superintendent Dean Schultz, Instructional Services Supervisor Dee Bauman, Ph.D., and Special Services Supervisor Charlene DeGroot presented the report. Educational Services accomplishments in 2001-2002 included: articulation activities […]
September 3, 2002
School Board learns about technology assessment initiatives Many technology and assessment initiatives are underway in the district, according to a report presented by Instructional Technology and Assessment Coordinator Katherine Little. Little highlighted progress being made including: purchase of 254 computers to keep on track with a 5-year replacement schedule; installation of terminal services for the […]
August 19, 2002
School Board names athletic field in honor of Stan Grove Hamilton High School will dedicate its athletic field Sept. 20 to long-time high school science teacher and football coach Stan Grove. The School Board passed a resolution unanimously at its meeting commemorating Grove’s successful teaching and coaching experience in the district. The dedication ceremonies will […]
June 17, 2002
School Board puts referendum questions to voters Nov. 5 Hamilton School Board members voted to place three referendum questions on the Nov. 5 election ballot. Voters will decide whether the district should go ahead with a Marcy Elementary School renovation and remodeling project, Hamilton High School fine arts and learning center addition and operating costs […]
May 20, 2002
School Board honors Sheriff’s Department, retiree, student representatives The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department was recognized as the district’s Community Service Award recipient. Superintendent Kathleen Cooke thanked officer Mark Nihoris, Captain Terry Martorano and Deputy Inspector Dan Trawicki for the support the department has provided the district and its communities. Crisis management planning, prompt response, mock […]