Climate and culture survey, facilities planning update, and so much more!

October 22, 2019 | Vol. 17 Mequon-Thiensville School District Newsletter

The district’s long-range master plan for facilities, “A Framework for Our Future,” identifies some strengths in our facilities, as well as challenges—including projections that point to inadequate classroom space to meet expected enrollment growth at the elementary level.

A Community Task Force has been assembled to review the long-range master plan and other relevant information and make recommendations to administrators and the school board about what our schools could look like in the future. During their first four meetings, task force members have:

Reviewed the Framework for Our Future
Toured MTSD buildings
Heard from our partners at EUA and Hunzinger Construction about potential solutions & conceptual costs
Reviewed data and best practices related to modern learning environments

The task force plans to present a list of recommendations regarding the next steps to improve and enhance MTSD facilities in the coming weeks. After receiving the task force’s recommendation, the district may choose to sponsor a community-wide survey in order to gather input and opinions from all district stakeholders.

5 Questions with Michelle Garcia

Meet Michelle Garcia, MTSD's new district ELL coordinator! Michelle earned a bachelor of arts in psychology, Spanish, and education from UCLA and a master of education from Lakeland University.

With experience teaching on Milwaukee's south side and also in the suburbs of Cedarburg, we think Ms. Garcia is a great addition to the MTSD community!

5 Questions with Michelle Garcia

Climate & Culture Survey

MTSD Families: Please share your perspective with us by participating in our annual climate and culture survey. Results from this survey will help your child’s school and the district enhance the educational experience for all students and families while monitoring progress toward strategic plan goals. The survey covers these seven themes:

Student Relationships
Learning Environment
Safety & Well-Being
Physical Environments
Contracted Services
Family Engagement
Overall District Quality

Your voice is important—please share your feedback! Check your email from October 8 for your link to the survey, or watch for another link which will be sent later this week.

MTSD Celebrates College & Career Week

Next week is College & Career Week in MTSD! The purpose of College and Career Week is to inspire each Mequon-Thiensville student and build their awareness of post-secondary and career options so that they are prepared for a life of possibilities.

Our schools will encourage students to envision their future selves through a variety of unique discussion activities that allow students to identify their interests, explore options aligned to their skill sets, and create a plan for the future. Please join us in the discussion at home this week by sharing your own personal journey and career stories with your child.

MTSD to Offer Early Childhood Developmental Screening Next Month

The Early Childhood Screening Team of the Mequon-Thiensville School District provides a developmental screening as a service to the parents of young children ages 3-5 who live within the school district boundaries and do not already attend an MTSD school. The developmental screening gauges a child’s overall development and determines if a child exhibits potential delays that may require further exploration before kindergarten. This year we will have screenings on Friday, November 15, 2019, and Friday, April 3, 2020. Screenings are by appointment only.

Learn more about developmental screening and how to schedule an appointment

Check out the Autumn Edition of

Mequon-Thiensville Today!

Mequon-Thiensville Today is a joint publication from the City of Mequon, Village of Thiensville, and Mequon-Thiensville School District published three times a year. Check out the latest issue for stories from the district including the new high school administrative team, renovated collaborative learning spaces, and facilities planning updates.

Check out the Mequon-Thiensville Today Community Magazine

Important Dates

Last Day to Complete the Climate & Culture Survey

(for MTSD families)

Sunday, October 27

Board of Education Meeting

Monday, October 28

7 p.m., Range Line Conference Room

Homestead - Late Start Day

Wednesday, October 30 - 9:45 a.m.

End of First Trimester

Tuesday, November 26