The Hamilton High School A Cappella Choir brought the spirit of the season to students across the entire Hamilton School District on December 19, visiting all elementary schools, Silver Spring Intermediate School and Templeton Middle School ahead of winter break. Choir members performed a mix of traditional holiday favorites and seasonal songs, delighting students and […]
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Hamilton congratulates two educators on earning prestigious certification
Hamilton School District is proud to announce that Kristi DeJong and Amy Ciesielski have earned National Board Certification, one of the highest professional distinctions in the field of education. This achievement places them among the nation’s most accomplished educators recognized for their commitment to excellence and measurable impact on student learning. DeJong is a sixth […]
Woodside celebrates 24th annual Gingerbread House Day
First Graders at Woodside Elementary School invited family and friends to take part in a time-honored holiday tradition that incorporates many levels of learning. Woodside’s 24nd Annual Gingerbread House Day was held December 5. “The whole building smells of sweetness,” exclaims Woodside Elementary School First Grade Teacher Jen Butscher. “We’ve had high schoolers and college […]
Charger Robotics brings “STEM Blast Off” to elementary students
Hamilton High School’s Charger Robotics Team brings hands-on STEM learning to district elementary schools through a new outreach event called “STEM Blast Off.” The program is designed to spark curiosity and excitement about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through fun, interactive activities led by high school students. “For many of us, it was incredibly […]
Woodside Thanksgiving Parade creates school wide celebration of STEM
Woodside Elementary School students enjoyed the fourth annual Timberwolf Thanksgiving Parade on November 25. The much anticipated event is an opportunity for fourth graders to participate in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) project that results in one-of-a-kind student-designed, handmade balloons. Balloons are then carried during a parade through school hallways for younger students […]
Hamilton ‘significantly exceeds expectations’ on state report card
Wisconsin School Report Cards were released and the Hamilton School District’s achievement once again was strong and among the top 2% in the state. In the category of district achievement score, Hamilton was the seventh highest among Wisconsin’s 367 PreK-12 and K-12 school districts. “Hamilton continues to perform at an exceptional level and we are […]
Hamilton celebrates National School Psychology Week
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]