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 in the near future.

We assembled a Community Task Force to review the long-range master plan and other relevant information and make recommendations to administrators and the school board with a vision for what MTSD schools might become in the future. Learn more about the long-range master plan.

Why assemble a task force?

The assembly of a task force follows a long-standing practice of engaging the community through ad-hoc committee structures tasked with exploring district-wide issues and strategic planning.

Who are the members of the task force?

The task force includes 19 individuals who represent a spectrum of opinions and perspectives related to the school district and our community. More information about the task force.

What are the members of the task force discussing?

The task force is reviewing and discussing six areas of focus identified in the long-range master plan. The six areas of focus include:

What is important to know about enrollment?

Monitoring student enrollment and estimating future enrollment trends are essential to school planning. The long-range master plan was informed by enrollment projections by the Applied Population Lab (APL) and MDRoffers Consulting. Historical enrollment data, birth trends, the local housing market, residential development and demographic trends impacting enrollment were studied in order to provide enrollment projections for the next 10 years.

In general, the projections indicate that enrollment will remain consistent at the middle and high school levels while significant enrollment growth is projected at the elementary level in the coming years. Access detailed enrollment studies .

What is the decision-making timeline?

The task force will be meeting in fall 2019 to engage in their review and work to develop recommendations. See meeting dates and times, along with discussion notes.

What will happen after the task force makes its recommendations?

Upon receiving the recommendations of the task force, district administrators may choose to sponsor a community-wide survey to gather information about broader community priorities regarding school facilities. District administrators will consider the input of the task force, staff, and other stakeholders before making final recommendations to the board. The board of education will consider those recommendations.

How can I stay up-to-date on facilities planning?

The district website is a one-stop-shop for facilities planning information, including reports, data, and presentations. We will continue to add content as it becomes available.

Can I share my thoughts or feedback with the task force?

Yes! Community members are invited to share their thoughts now in a brief questionnaire. Watch for other opportunities for community engagement in the coming months.

New Administrative Team Takes the Lead at Homestead High School

As most of you know, Homestead High School began the 2019-20 school year with a new administrative team.  Eric Ebert , who assumed his role as interim principal in August, has been a mighty Highlander for two years, serving as an assistant principal.  Monique Porter  most recently served as a special education teacher at Homestead before being promoted to assistant principal. Fellow Assistant Principal  Chad Sova  is no stranger to the MTSD community, having served as a 4th-grade teacher at Donges Bay Elementary School in MTSD until 2017 when he was hired as the assistant principal at Wisconsin Hills Middle School in the Elmbrook School District.

Congratulations to the 2019 MTEF Excellence in Teaching Honorees

From left: Robin Schlei, Susan Gattoni, Dawn Pfaff, and Kerry Etter

The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation recently named the following teachers the 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award recipients. Parents and colleagues are invited to submit award nominations annually. Each award winner receives $1,000 for their outstanding contributions and service to students. Congratulations to:

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