Sheboygan Falls Middle School

Sheboygan Falls Elementary School, built in 2000, is approaching its 25-year mark and requires significant updates to its infrastructure and facilities. The key areas needing attention include: ➡️ Boilers and chillers have reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced. There are also leaking windows and doors, and sections of the roof require replacement. ➡️ The school currently lacks fire sprinklers, which are essential for safety. ➡️ Furniture, flooring, and paint have experienced over 20 years of wear and tear and need repair or replacement. To address these issues, our elementary school needs significant investments in infrastructure, safety systems, and space optimization to continue providing a safe and effective learning environment. We invite you to learn more and browse answers to additional frequently asked questions: https://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/o/sfsd/page/referendum

A 2023 community survey indicated a growing need for more childcare options in our community. Staff members indicated that childcare would make the district a more attractive place to work and could help with recruitment and retention efforts of additional high-quality teachers and staff. Families and local business owners noted they were in need of more affordable childcare options. Additional slots are needed, as many local providers have no openings available. Families also expressed a need for additional childcare hours before and after school, as well as in the summer. Adding a 10,000 square-foot daycare center to Sheboygan Falls Elementary School would cost an estimated $4.6 million. Learn more and find answers to FAQs: https://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/o/sfsd/page/referendum

Aviation Adventures continues to learn more about airplanes! Students got to do a pre-flight inspection and sit in a Cessna 172. It helped them understand how control surfaces work and what instruments actually look like in the cockpit.

A 2023 community survey indicated a growing need for more childcare options in our community. Staff members indicated that childcare would make the District a more attractive place to work and could help with recruitment and retention efforts of additional high-quality teachers and staff. Families and local business owners noted they were in need of more affordable childcare options. Additional slots are needed, as many local providers have no openings available. Families also expressed a need for additional childcare hours before and after school, as well as in the summer. The Board of Education is currently engaged in a long-range facility planning process. Learn more: https://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/o/sfsd/page/referendum

Community input continues to be a key element of the Board of Education’s long-range facility planning process. We want to thank all the community members who have provided their thoughts thus far, including through our recent survey! At this time, the most pressing needs exist at our Elementary and High Schools. There is also a present and growing demand for more childcare options in our community, along with a need to improve our athletic facilities. We invite you to learn more about our long-range facility planning: https://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/o/sfsd/page/referendum

The Video Production class in summer school is learning about all the tools our school offers from the Green Screen Room, video editing software, lighting and audio equipment too. Students are working together in groups to create videos and are learning from one another about different techniques. We can't wait to see some of their videos come together in post-production!

Thank you to our 8th grade jazz students for your leadership in the SFMS Jazz Ensemble over the past three years. Three Year Participation Awards: Austin S, Chloe T, Henry Z; Two Year Participation Awards: Quin E, Roman M, Skylar M, Zach P, Maris V; One Year Participation Awards: Jaslyn L, Colt P, Zeke V.

Over the past two years, the Board of Education and District leaders have been evaluating the District’s facility needs and investigating possible solutions. This work is part of the district’s long-range facility planning process. This process has included staff feedback, a third-party assessment, community tours, and conversations throughout our community. The District also surveyed our community members in Spring 2024. The Board will continue to study and consider this issue throughout Summer 2024. If the Board decides to place a referendum question on the ballot for this November, it would likely vote to do so during its regular meeting on August 19th, 2024. Learn more: https://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/o/sfsd/page/referendum

Congrats to our 6th & 7th grade band students who completed all of their check-offs for the 23/24 school-year. 6th Grade: Madison B, Scarlett B, Deena D, Griffin D, Matilda G, Elliot R, Greta S, Harper S, Julian S, Addi W. 7th Grade: Danica D, Gabi F, Avi H, Van M.

Find an update from Superintendent Zach Pethan here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7kxWyP0V8o

Happy last day to our 8th graders!!! Mrs. Harms homeroom celebrated a victory, taking home the trophy for the Olympics.

As part of our long-range facilities planning process, we surveyed our community about our district’s needs and potential solutions. Community members appear to be well informed about the facility needs at both our Elementary School and High School. Approximately 82% agreed or strongly agreed that our High School needs should be addressed now, and 74% agreed or strongly agreed our Elementary School needs should be addressed now. The District and Board appreciate all those who provided their input and feedback through this survey. The Board will carefully consider these results as it determines next steps. View the full survey report: https://bit.ly/sfsdfacilitysurveyreport. And, stay informed on our Long Term Facility Planning: https://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/o/sfsd/page/referendum .

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Students with high achieving scores on the recent I Ready math diagnostic as well as top growth scores participated in an ice cream sundae bar with math specialist Mrs. Gehri. We are so incredibly proud of the work our young mathematicians demonstrate daily.

Thank you, Piggly Wiggly!

Thank you Sheboygan Falls Dairy Queen for donating to our first Sheboygan Falls Carnival!

May family newsletters are available for your review. Elementary School https://sheboyganfalls.edurooms.com/engage/school-district-of-sheboygan-falls/newsletters/sfes-communicator-may-29th-2024 Middle School https://sheboyganfalls.edurooms.com/engage/school-district-of-sheboygan-falls/newsletters/sfms-messenger-may-29th-2024 High School https://sheboyganfalls.edurooms.com/engage/school-district-of-sheboygan-falls/newsletters/sfhs-falconer-may-29th-2024

Thank you to all the community members who completed our recent Facilities Survey! The data will help drive next steps in this important process. More than 74% of respondents indicated they would support a $75 million capital referendum question that addressed the base plan facility needs at both Sheboygan Falls Elementary School and Sheboygan Falls High School. To view the full survey report, visit https://bit.ly/sfsdfacilitysurveyreport. And, stay informed on our Long Term Facility Planning: https://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/o/sfsd/page/referendum .

5th grade families had the opportunity to participate in our annual Band Instrument Fitting Night on Monday, May 20th. Special thanks to Keaton G and the White House of Music Education Team for providing this amazing experience for us!

Thank you Heidenreiter / Otte Bus for donating a bus for our Falcon Ambassadors field trip today!