Port Washington-Saukville
School District
The TJ middle school staff is grateful to be back together as a family this week and has been working hard getting ready!
Today we ate lunch together to catch up and share our excitement for the upcoming school year! See you soon Jaguars!
Today we ate lunch together to catch up and share our excitement for the upcoming school year! See you soon Jaguars!
Women's Equality Day is observed on August 26 each year, marking the anniversary of the 19th Amendment's passage in 1920. This granted women the right to vote in our country for the first time.
Learn more: Women's Equality Day
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One week from today, the halls of PWSSD will be buzzing again—and we can’t wait! Here’s a quick look at the schedule for the first few days:
Tuesday, September 1:
⭐ First day of school for 5th grade students at TJMS
⭐ First day of school for 9th grade students at PWHS (full day)
⭐ 10th-12th grade students (start time 11:15am, doors open at 10:45am)
Wednesday, September 2:
⭐ Full day for all students (no 4K Group B)
Thursday, September 3:
⭐ Full day for all students (no 4K Group A)
We are so excited to welcome everyone back!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
Tuesday, September 1:
⭐ First day of school for 5th grade students at TJMS
⭐ First day of school for 9th grade students at PWHS (full day)
⭐ 10th-12th grade students (start time 11:15am, doors open at 10:45am)
Wednesday, September 2:
⭐ Full day for all students (no 4K Group B)
Thursday, September 3:
⭐ Full day for all students (no 4K Group A)
We are so excited to welcome everyone back!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSD
Board Meeting Agenda (8-24-26)
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest PWSSD staff members! We’re thrilled to have these talented educators joining our schools:
Dunwiddie Elementary School
Joe Bertsch — Art
Rosalia Johnson — Music
Lincoln Elementary School
Katie Lackovic — 3rd Grade
Kevin Buettner — Physical Education
Saukville Elementary School
Emily Brennan — Speech-Language Pathologist
Mia Raddatz — Art
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Alex Miller — Special Education
Jasper Kashou — Band
Gabrielle Fote — 5th Grade
Jake Shanahan — Counselor
Jae Hoskins — Spanish
Connor Czysz — Physical Education (not pictured)
Port Washington High School
Aaron Weisflog — Social Studies
Michelle Daugherty — Business
Sheila Piotrowski — Special Education
Rose Gleue Rogers — Special Education
Rebecca D’Agostino — Special Education
We’re so excited to welcome these outstanding educators to the PWSSD family! Please help us celebrate them and wish them an amazing school year! #PWSSD #PWSSuccess #WelcomeHome!
Dunwiddie Elementary School
Joe Bertsch — Art
Rosalia Johnson — Music
Lincoln Elementary School
Katie Lackovic — 3rd Grade
Kevin Buettner — Physical Education
Saukville Elementary School
Emily Brennan — Speech-Language Pathologist
Mia Raddatz — Art
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Alex Miller — Special Education
Jasper Kashou — Band
Gabrielle Fote — 5th Grade
Jake Shanahan — Counselor
Jae Hoskins — Spanish
Connor Czysz — Physical Education (not pictured)
Port Washington High School
Aaron Weisflog — Social Studies
Michelle Daugherty — Business
Sheila Piotrowski — Special Education
Rose Gleue Rogers — Special Education
Rebecca D’Agostino — Special Education
We’re so excited to welcome these outstanding educators to the PWSSD family! Please help us celebrate them and wish them an amazing school year! #PWSSD #PWSSuccess #WelcomeHome!
See the progress, accomplishments, and momentum that shaped the 2025-26 school year in our #PWSSD Annual Report!
Presented as a digital magazine, the report highlights great things happening across our schools, shares updates on our strategic plan, and provides a look at the 26 key performance indicators helping us measure progress and remain accountable to our students, families, staff, and community.
Explore the PWSSD 2025-26 Annual Report: https://www.pwssd.org/page/our-district
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Presented as a digital magazine, the report highlights great things happening across our schools, shares updates on our strategic plan, and provides a look at the 26 key performance indicators helping us measure progress and remain accountable to our students, families, staff, and community.
Explore the PWSSD 2025-26 Annual Report: https://www.pwssd.org/page/our-district
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess
As we get ready to head back to school, now is a good time to revisit the #PWSSD website!
Find district and school news, calendars, family resources, staff information and other helpful updates, all in one convenient location. Check it out here: https://www.pwssd.org.
First day of school for 5th and 9th Grade is September 1st!
First day of school for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade is September 1st at 11:15
All other grades start on September 2nd!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess
Find district and school news, calendars, family resources, staff information and other helpful updates, all in one convenient location. Check it out here: https://www.pwssd.org.
First day of school for 5th and 9th Grade is September 1st!
First day of school for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade is September 1st at 11:15
All other grades start on September 2nd!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess
The Class of 2034 has been making some noise, in the best possible way!
Over the past four days, our fifth-grade musicians have worked hard at Band Camp, building their skills, learning to play together, and preparing for their first performance of the year.
Come celebrate their progress at tomorrow’s concert!
📅 Tomorrow
⏰ 11:00 a.m.
📍 Thomas Jefferson Middle School Gym
We are proud of their effort, enthusiasm, and commitment. The Class of 2034 is band-ready! 🎺🥁🎷
#PWSSD #ClassOf2034 #FifthGradeBand #BandCamp #BandReady #MusicEducation #FutureMusicians #StudentFocusedFutureReady
Over the past four days, our fifth-grade musicians have worked hard at Band Camp, building their skills, learning to play together, and preparing for their first performance of the year.
Come celebrate their progress at tomorrow’s concert!
📅 Tomorrow
⏰ 11:00 a.m.
📍 Thomas Jefferson Middle School Gym
We are proud of their effort, enthusiasm, and commitment. The Class of 2034 is band-ready! 🎺🥁🎷
#PWSSD #ClassOf2034 #FifthGradeBand #BandCamp #BandReady #MusicEducation #FutureMusicians #StudentFocusedFutureReady
We’re hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year! Today is our Board of Education and administration retreat.
We look forward to another outstanding school year in #PWSSD!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess
We look forward to another outstanding school year in #PWSSD!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess
Summer break is a great time to keep building strong reading habits! Students and families are encouraged to read a little each day, explore new books, revisit favorite stories, and enjoy reading together at home or on the go. 📚☀️
A few minutes of reading each day can make a big difference when students return to school!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD
A few minutes of reading each day can make a big difference when students return to school!
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD
Student registration for the 2026-27 school year is open! ✍️
Annual registration is required for all returning families, and new families can get started through the link below.
REMINDER: Busing requests are included in this year's registration process.
Get started: https://www.pwssd.org/o/pwssd/page/enrollmentwelcome
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Annual registration is required for all returning families, and new families can get started through the link below.
REMINDER: Busing requests are included in this year's registration process.
Get started: https://www.pwssd.org/o/pwssd/page/enrollmentwelcome
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD
Welcome back to Port Washington High School, Class of 1976!
From stories of skipping math class to go fishing to memories of those unforgettable, and uncomfortable, PE uniforms, it was wonderful reminiscing and sharing a few laughs with you. Thank you for returning to PWHS and reminding us that Pirate pride lasts a lifetime!
#PWHSClassOf1976 #PiratePride
From stories of skipping math class to go fishing to memories of those unforgettable, and uncomfortable, PE uniforms, it was wonderful reminiscing and sharing a few laughs with you. Thank you for returning to PWHS and reminding us that Pirate pride lasts a lifetime!
#PWHSClassOf1976 #PiratePride
Volunteers took over the District Office Conference room and Superintendent's Office last night!
They were busy organizing and preparing the amazing robotics and STEM materials made possible through an $84,389 grant from the Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation. These new resources will expand hands-on opportunities in robotics, coding, engineering, and innovation for PWSSD students in grades 3–8.
Thank you to our incredible volunteers and the Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation for helping our students become future-ready problem solvers!
#StudentFocusedFutureReady #PWSSDProud #STEMEducation
They were busy organizing and preparing the amazing robotics and STEM materials made possible through an $84,389 grant from the Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation. These new resources will expand hands-on opportunities in robotics, coding, engineering, and innovation for PWSSD students in grades 3–8.
Thank you to our incredible volunteers and the Bruce Krier Charitable Foundation for helping our students become future-ready problem solvers!
#StudentFocusedFutureReady #PWSSDProud #STEMEducation
District Office Closed for Cleaning July 20–24
The Port Washington-Saukville School District Office will be closed to visitors during the week of July 20–24, 2026, for summer cleaning. District Office staff will remain available by phone and email throughout the week and look forward to assisting you.
The Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Port Washington High School offices will remain open during this time. Thank you for your understanding as we prepare our facilities for the upcoming school year!
The Port Washington-Saukville School District Office will be closed to visitors during the week of July 20–24, 2026, for summer cleaning. District Office staff will remain available by phone and email throughout the week and look forward to assisting you.
The Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Port Washington High School offices will remain open during this time. Thank you for your understanding as we prepare our facilities for the upcoming school year!
Student registration for the 2026-27 school year is open! ✍️
Annual registration is required for all returning families, and new families can get started through the link below.
REMINDER: Busing requests are included in this year's registration process and are due by the end of July to ensure pick-up on the first day of school.
Get started: https://www.pwssd.org/o/pwssd/page/enrollmentwelcome
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD
Annual registration is required for all returning families, and new families can get started through the link below.
REMINDER: Busing requests are included in this year's registration process and are due by the end of July to ensure pick-up on the first day of school.
Get started: https://www.pwssd.org/o/pwssd/page/enrollmentwelcome
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD
Looking for a fantastic career opportunity? We're hiring for the 2026-27 school year! 🙌
Check out current job openings and apply today: https://www.pwssd.org/departments/human-resources.cfm
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Check out current job openings and apply today: https://www.pwssd.org/departments/human-resources.cfm
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD #JoinOurCrew
☀️ Wrapping Up the First Two Sessions of Summer School! ☀️
Summer School in the Port Washington-Saukville School District isn't your parents' summer school anymore!
Over the past four weeks, our students have been learning, exploring, creating, competing, and making memories through an incredible variety of hands-on experiences. From learning guitar and making music, creative LEGO engineering, outdoor fishing adventures, and strategy games like chess and Monopoly, to Twister tournaments, STEM challenges, and summer fun in the sun, our classrooms have been filled with curiosity, laughter, and meaningful learning.
These experiences are possible because of our outstanding teachers and staff who continue to create engaging opportunities that help students discover new passions, build friendships, and grow in ways that extend far beyond a traditional classroom.
We're excited to keep the momentum going as our final Summer School session begins Monday, July 13! We can't wait to welcome another group of students for more learning, creativity, and fun.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make Summer School another outstanding success in PWSSD!
#StudentFocusedFutureReady #PWSSD #SummerSchool #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #NotYourParentsSummerSchool #FutureReady
Summer School in the Port Washington-Saukville School District isn't your parents' summer school anymore!
Over the past four weeks, our students have been learning, exploring, creating, competing, and making memories through an incredible variety of hands-on experiences. From learning guitar and making music, creative LEGO engineering, outdoor fishing adventures, and strategy games like chess and Monopoly, to Twister tournaments, STEM challenges, and summer fun in the sun, our classrooms have been filled with curiosity, laughter, and meaningful learning.
These experiences are possible because of our outstanding teachers and staff who continue to create engaging opportunities that help students discover new passions, build friendships, and grow in ways that extend far beyond a traditional classroom.
We're excited to keep the momentum going as our final Summer School session begins Monday, July 13! We can't wait to welcome another group of students for more learning, creativity, and fun.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make Summer School another outstanding success in PWSSD!
#StudentFocusedFutureReady #PWSSD #SummerSchool #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #NotYourParentsSummerSchool #FutureReady
Student registration for the 2026-27 school year is open! ✍️
Annual registration is required for all returning families, and new families can get started through the link below.
REMINDER: Busing requests are included in this year's registration process.
Get started: https://www.pwssd.org/families/registration.cfm
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD
Annual registration is required for all returning families, and new families can get started through the link below.
REMINDER: Busing requests are included in this year's registration process.
Get started: https://www.pwssd.org/families/registration.cfm
#PortPride #AnchorDown #PWSSuccess #PWSSD
Don't know about you, but we're still smiling after Sunday’s beautiful graduation ceremony. The Class of 2026 was one for the record books and are certainly ready to take on whatever lies ahead for them.
It takes a village to get them there however, and we are so grateful for our wonderful Port Washington-Saukville community, teachers, and families who supported them every step of the way.
"Caps off" to the new grads, go make the world a better place!
It takes a village to get them there however, and we are so grateful for our wonderful Port Washington-Saukville community, teachers, and families who supported them every step of the way.
"Caps off" to the new grads, go make the world a better place!
Happy National School Nurse Day to our very own Abby Bonness!
At PWSSD, our mission is to keep our students focused and future-ready. We know that for our kids to reach their greatest potential, they need to feel safe and healthy first. That’s where Abby’s magic comes in!
Whether she’s expertly applying a colorful bandage, offering a calm word during a busy day, or looking out for the well-being of our entire school community, Abby is a huge part of what makes our schools a great place to be.
Abby, thank you for everything you do to keep our students and staff at their best, especially with all the behind the scenes work that many of us never even see. We hope your day is full of (healthy) snacks and appreciation!
At PWSSD, our mission is to keep our students focused and future-ready. We know that for our kids to reach their greatest potential, they need to feel safe and healthy first. That’s where Abby’s magic comes in!
Whether she’s expertly applying a colorful bandage, offering a calm word during a busy day, or looking out for the well-being of our entire school community, Abby is a huge part of what makes our schools a great place to be.
Abby, thank you for everything you do to keep our students and staff at their best, especially with all the behind the scenes work that many of us never even see. We hope your day is full of (healthy) snacks and appreciation!
