Woodside Elementary School students enjoyed the second annual Timberwolf Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 21. 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 […]
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Hamilton ‘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 eighth highest among Wisconsin’s 367 PreK-12 and K-12 school districts. School Report Cards are based on four priority areas: student achievement […]
Hamilton leads county on most Forward Exam scores
Hamilton School District students scored well on the 2022-23 Wisconsin Forward Exam, topping the statewide average by 24 – 28 percentage points and outperforming most Waukesha County school districts in most subject areas. Among Waukesha County’s 10 K-12 school districts, Hamilton was the top performer in science, English language arts and social studies. “What we […]
Hamilton students of all ages engage in district wide celebration of the performing arts
Band students from Silver Spring Intermediate School and Templeton Middle School visited the Hamilton High School stadium on Tuesday, October 10 to watch high school band students perform. Field trips such as this are part of the Hamilton Arts in Community Education (HACE) program, which has created a district wide celebration of the performing arts. […]
Hamilton Connects announces 2023-24 presentations to inform and support families
Hamilton Connects is a program created to connect, educate and support families within the Hamilton School District through free evening presentations and valuable resources. “Being a parent is often considered one of the most challenging roles in life, requiring immense dedication, patience, and constant learning. In today’s fast-paced world, raising children comes with its own […]
Welcome Back
Families, Welcome back to the bustling hallways and lively classrooms of Woodside Elementary! Please take a moment to go through the Welcome Back slide show, taking extra time on the dismissal slides, as the procedure has changed. […]
Families can apply for free, reduced lunches
The Hamilton School District announced its policy for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program. Household size and income criteria determine eligibility. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households must fill out the application available through the Infinite Campus portal. Families who do not […]
Sussex Lions Club donates school supplies
The Sussex Lions Club, which includes the former Lioness Club, has donated school supplies for students in need. Approximately $2,100 worth of supplies were donated to Superintendent Paul Mielke, Ph.D., for distribution to students in the Hamilton School District. […]
Proposed budget keeps mill rate at historic low level
If the assumptions made in building the 2023-24 Hamilton School District budget are accurate, taxpayers will once again see the lowest mill rate in the 60-year history of the district. The Hamilton School Board gave its approval for a $73.1 million budget that will be presented to voters at the Aug. 21 Annual Meeting. The […]
Hamilton district plans for start of school
Hamilton School District compiled essential information for families anticipating the start of the 2023-24 school year. For more information, visit each school’s webpage on the district website at www.hamilton.k12.wi.us. September 5 is the first day of classes for middle and high school students. Elementary and intermediate students will begin on Sept. 7 and 4K students […]