Hamilton School District celebrates National School Psychology Week (NSPW) November 3-7, to recognize the crucial contributions school psychologists make every day in our educational communities. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators and others to create safe, healthy and supportive learning environments for students that strengthen connections between home, school and the wider community. […]
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Hamilton schools plan annual Veterans Day Parade
Silver Spring Intermediate and Templeton Middle School will host a drive-thru parade November 11 from 1-1:30 p.m. to honor the service of veterans. Local veterans and veterans related to students or staff are welcome to participate. Veterans are encouraged to decorate their vehicles and include a sign with their name, branch and students they know. […]
Hamilton High School marching band inspires next generation of musicians
Band students from Silver Spring Intermediate School and Templeton Middle School visited the Hamilton High School stadium on Tuesday, October 14 to watch members of the Hamilton High School Marching Band perform on Grove Field. The annual field trip has become tradition for the Hamilton School District band program, sparking an appreciation for the arts […]
Senior Volunteers celebrate Hamilton student connections
More than 50 local senior volunteers visited Hamilton High School on Tuesday, October 21 for the Seniors & Students Annual Fall Kick Off Event. Volunteers celebrated the start of the 2025-26 school year and heard from guest speakers including Hamilton School District Superintendent Paul Mielke, Ph.D. about how impactful this long-standing program is for students. […]
Hamilton posts top scores on Forward Exam
Hamilton School District students scored well on the 2024-25 Wisconsin Forward Exam, topping the statewide average by 26-28 percentage points and outperforming most Waukesha County school districts in nearly all subject areas. Among Waukesha County’s 10 K-12 school districts, Hamilton was the top performer in science and social studies. Hamilton ranked second in the county […]
Retired teacher gives back to Hamilton School District
Students at Silver Spring Intermediate School in Sussex have an improved outdoor classroom space to use during the 2025-26 school year, thanks to the generosity of a retired teacher. “I’ve been thinking about it for a number of years,” explains Paul Schmidt who retired in June after 30 years of teaching in the Hamilton School […]
District launches ‘Hamilton Cares’ to support student mental health
The Hamilton School District is proud to announce the launch of Hamilton Cares, a new webpage designed to support the mental health and well-being of students. The Hamilton Cares page, available now on the district’s website, brings together a wide range of resources in one easy-to-navigate location. The initiative was developed in response to growing […]
Community invited to celebrate completion of Hamilton High School cafeteria addition
Students, families, staff and all community members are invited to Hamilton High School (HHS) at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 3 for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the completion of the cafeteria addition and kitchen remodel project. The project was funded by the $25 million facilities referendum that was approved by voters in April […]
Schaffner appointed to School Board
The Hamilton School Board appointed Ashlie Schaffner to fill the Village of Sussex seat vacancy formerly held by Christy Gest-Marlin. Schaffner was sworn in on September 16 and immediately assumed Board duties. She is a Sussex resident and current district parent. Schaffner will serve until spring of 2026 when she can run to complete the […]
Hamilton Connects announces presentations offering community support
The Hamilton School District community experienced heartbreaking losses of several students during the 2024-25 school year. These tragedies affected many families in many different ways. As the new school year begins, the district is offering support and resources by inviting families to attend free evening presentations by local professionals who specialize in helping children of […]