- Compass Award Information
- Intra-district Transfer Requests
- Student Survey Results
- K-8 Summer Learning Academy
- MHS Summer School Registration
- Guest Teacher
- Workshops and Resources for Children with Disabilities and Their Families
- Threats are Taken Seriously
- School Safety
- Conversation with the Superintendent
A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
A key factor in the success of a school system is the support of the community it is a part of. Simply stated, do families show up? Truly, the strength of our school system is built on your support. Your willingness to partner, to volunteer, and most importantly, to believe in and care for our schools makes all the difference. That being said, THANK YOU for showing up!
Whether you are setting up gyms for glow parties, leading fundraisers, sharing your thoughts at strategic planning sessions, or packing the Salentine Gym for an incredible middle and high school band performance, you show up. And when you do, it matters not just to your student but to EVERY student. Your presence sends a powerful message: Our 1Warrior community sees you. We believe in you. We care about you. That is incredibly powerful.
This impact extends beyond our students. When you show up, whether it is celebrating a hard-earned achievement, offering encouragement in a challenging moment, or simply sharing a smile, know that you uplift our staff as well. Your support fuels the energy that drives our district forward.
So thank you. We are truly grateful for your partnership, your presence, and your unwavering support. Keep showing up; it is one of the key reasons our schools are among the best in the state!
Compass Award Information
2025 Compass Award nominations are now being accepted. We have been recognizing staff with the Compass since 2008. The purpose is to reinforce and recognize staff who, through their commitments and contributions, ensure that every student is learning, growing, and succeeding. Specifically, the Compass honors staff members who meet designated criteria in the following areas:
- Positive impact on students;
- Positive impact on staff, parents, and/or the community;
- Commitment to continuous improvement, leadership, and/or service;
- Champion for innovation, creativity, and/or best practice.
Please consider nominating a staff member for the 2025 Compass Award. The application form is available on our website. Download and complete the Nomination Form and include “Statements for Nominee” covering the established criteria. Completed nomination packets may be scanned and emailed to Robin Schrot (robin.schrot@muskegonorway.org) and cc Ellie Callow (ellie.callow@muskegonorway.org) or printed and mailed to the Muskego-Norway Schools Educational Services Center ATTN: Robin Schrot S87W18763 Woods Rd, Muskego, WI 53150.
Please note that each nomination packet must have a minimum of three nominations and a maximum of four. One nomination packet may be submitted with all three/four nominators’ signatures, or each nominator may complete a separate nomination packet. All nominations are due by Friday, February 28.
Intra-district Transfer Requests
Thank you to those families who have made time to submit an intra-district transfer request for the 2025-26 school year. Should your family be interested in a new placement within our District, please complete the Intra-district Transfer Request Form. Realizing we are in the midst of staffing and scheduling decision-making for next school year already, the sooner you can submit your request, the better. Beginning early May 2025, we will be reaching out to families with decisions about each respective request. Should you have additional questions regarding this process, please email Robin Schrot, Assistant Superintendent for Continuous Improvement, at robin.schrot@muskegonorway.org.
Student Survey Results
Recently, we received our student school experience survey results. We administered both a 7- and 18-question survey and are grateful that 3,217 students in grades 2 through 12 completed the 18-question overall school experience survey. We had close to 15,000 responses to the 7-question survey where feedback goes directly to our 2nd through 12th-grade teaching staff. Providing our students an opportunity to share their experiences continues to be one of the most high-leverage practices with regards to our continuous improvement efforts.
The district’s 2024-25 overall mean on the 18-question school experience survey is a 4.10 on a 5-point scale.
A few notes regarding the district-level benchmark items:
The top two rated items were:
- “I have at least one friend at my school.” (4.67)
- “Learning is important at my school.” (4.39)
The lowest rated items were:
- “I set learning goals and track my progress.” (3.64)
- “Students treat me with respect at this school.” (3.69)
Each school will share with staff and parents their results (strengths and opportunities for growth) and develop an action plan that aims to provide an overall better student experience at each respective site.
K-8 Summer Learning Academy
We are excited to continue our Summer Learning Academy for Summer 2025! The course guidebook is in the process of being finalized and will be able to be viewed on our District website soon. We are looking forward to continuing to expand the varied course experiences for our students.
- Location of Summer Learning Academy: Bay Lane Elementary
- Registration Opens: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (8:00 a.m.)
- Registration Closes: Friday, April 4, 2025 (4:00 p.m.)
- Late Registration/Waiting List Opens: Friday, April 25, 2025
- Confirmation of Student Schedules Available in Infinite Campus: Friday, April 25, 2025
K - 8 Summer Learning Academy Schedule
- June 23-26 (Monday-Thursday)
- June 30-July 3 OFF
- July 7-10 (Monday-Thursday)
- July 14-17 (Monday-Thursday)
- July 21-24 (Monday-Thursday)
MHS Summer School Registration
Registration for Muskego High School Summer School is now open through February 19, 2025 until 5:00 p.m. Registration is online through Infinite Campus. For complete information, including how to register and the Summer School calendar, click here.
Registration is NOT on a first-come, first-served basis. You may register at any time from now until Wednesday, February 19, 2025 until 5:00 p.m. Should more students apply for a given course than seats are available, priority is given to upperclassmen, then through a lottery if required.
Questions may be directed to our Summer School Principal, Jessica Prokop, at jessica.prokop@muskegonorway.org or 262-971-1790 ext. 4521; and Administrative Assistant, Katie Pacheco, at katherine.pacheco@muskegonorway.org or 262-971-1790 ext. 4509.
Guest Teacher
Muskego-Norway Schools is always looking for individuals who are interested in becoming guest teachers and aides in our system. This is a great opportunity to become more involved in your student's schooling as well as have a flexible work schedule. If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested in this opportunity, please visit teachersoncall.com.
Workshops and Resources for Children with Disabilities and Their Families
Financial and Legal Planning for Individuals with Disabilities - If you have a child with an IEP or 504, please consider participating in these two amazing, virtual learning opportunities. Participants will learn how to build a Life Plan for their child with disabilities that includes designing financial and legal securities.
The events will occur on April 7 and 14 at 12:00 p.m. Please click here to view additional information and to register for these free virtual learning events. If you have any questions, you may contact Kaari Olson at kaari.olson@muskegonorway.org.
Resource Fair for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Delays - If you have a child with an intellectual or developmental delay that is working on post-secondary planning and vocational skills, consider participating in the 2025 Resource Fair hosted by LEAPP and Franklin School District. Click here to learn more.
Post-secondary Transition Fair For Students with IEPs and 504s - If you have a child with an IEP or 504 that is planning for post-secondary education, employment, or other options, please consider attending the Transition Fair hosted by TAC and WCTC. To view details of the event, click here. To view a list of post-secondary institutions and resources who will be at the Transition Fair to answer questions and provide information, click here.
Threats are Taken Seriously
Please remember that if you or your children see or hear something suspicious to immediately say something to an administrator, a School Resource Officer, or call the local police department. We are committed to ensuring a safe learning environment for our students, and we are fortunate to have great partnerships with you, our parents/guardians, in our district. With threats occurring more often in school districts, it is important that we take a moment to lean on this partnership and ask you to have a conversation with your children regarding the serious implications of making a threat on a school. Such behavior may leave a lasting impact on a child’s education and future. The impact on the entire family is profound. Rather than waiting, we are asking you to personally discuss this issue with your children now. Whether a student perceives making a threat as a joke or not a big deal, making a threat on a school could result in suspension, expulsion, and/or being charged as an adult with a felony. According to State of WI statute 947.015: “Whoever intentionally conveys or causes to be conveyed any threat or false information, knowing such to be false, concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made to destroy any property by the means of explosives is guilty of a Class 1 felony.”
We continue to encourage our students and school community to report through Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO) anything that could constitute a threat to school safety. As always, we work closely with local law enforcement to assist in these situations. Thank you for taking a moment to have this discussion with your children.
School Safety
Please know that Muskego-Norway Schools have safety plans and practices in place to prepare our school community for a crisis. Safety efforts and practices include:
- Three (3) Muskego Police Officers, serving as School Resource Officers in our buildings. We lead Waukesha County and all rural school districts in southeast Wisconsin when it comes to staffing police in our schools.
- District and school-level Emergency Response Teams who meet regularly with the Muskego Police Department to research and implement the most up-to-date procedures in protecting our students and staff from dangers in a crisis, as well as disseminating to staff at all buildings our safety procedures and protocols to follow.
- Safety plans are reviewed and approved annually by the Muskego-Norway School Board.
- All external doors are locked during school hours, and we have supervised main entrances at all of our buildings.
- Visitors need permission to enter school buildings using an official ID.
- Annually, MNSD conducts all state mandatory drills, including two "lockdown" drills.
- Background checks are required for volunteers and staff members to enter into our schools and work with students.
- Students who leave the learning environment during school hours and return are required to check-in through the front office.
We know that schools are safer when students, staff, and families work together to reduce violence and address potential safety issues. We are asking that you continue to monitor your child’s and others’ online and social media activity and report any school safety concerns to law enforcement and school officials immediately. We are grateful for your partnership as we work together to keep our children safe.
Conversation with the Superintendent
Please contact Superintendent Todd Irvine at todd.irvine@muskegonorway.org to schedule an individual meeting.
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With Gratitude,