The Last Round of School Choice Applications Opens on June 1st!

Think of the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program as a new form of financial aid available to our current families. Our goal with this program is to be able to better assist our families already attending St. Alphonsus in affording Catholic school tuition! Applications for this program will re-open on June 1 and will close again on June 20. This is your last opportunity to apply for Choice for the 2026-2027 school year. We encourage those families who are interested to apply early. You can find more information on schoolchoicewi.organd see the income eligibility chart below to learn if you qualify. You can apply online at this link.

Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza Details!

This is a fun-filled day of activities for students and staff, and we have a few surprises this year as well! However, we can't do it without the help of a few parent volunteers.

Check out our sign-up genius here. We are flexible on timing so come when you can! Please remember that all volunteers must be safeguarded.

This is an out-of-uniform day for students. Athletic wear & tennis shoes are recommended, as we will be outside for field day events & games much of the day. Each set of classes wears a different color so they are easily distinguished on the playground. This year the class colors are:

5th, 6th, & 7th Grades: Red

3rd & 4th Grades: Green

1st & 2nd Grades: Blue

3K, 4K, 5K:  Yellow or Orange

Students should wear t-shirts, headbands, hair ties, etc. in the class color, along with their athletic gear! Please also have students wear sneakers or tennis shoes.

In addition, we will do water balloons as well so it is recommended to send a change of clothes and a towel for the end of the day! Students also need to bring a pair of shoes that can get wet--crocs, sandals, etc. Shoes MUST be worn for water balloons so if you do not send your student with an extra pair they will wear whatever shoes they have on for school that day.

Any questions, please contact Mr. Gutche or Mrs. Schermetzler.

On Friday, our 8th Grade Class visited EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh!

Students had the opprotunity to tour the museum and participate in hands on activities like flying paper rockets, flying blimps, and more!

They capped off their visit with a trip the Mineshaft for pizza and games. It was a great way to celebrate the end of their elementary years!

Grades 6-8 Middle School Students participate in Milwaukee Brewers Math Day!

As part of this educational day, students learned basic statistical principles through the game of baseball. Many schools attended and the Brewers hosted trivia and other fun math facts on the scoreboard to keep students engaged! It was a fun day for all and the Brewers beat the Padres 7-1.

Congratulations to all our Girl Scouts who earned Highest Awards last week!

We are so incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication you put in this year to complete these projects. 

Cadette Troop 11412 earned their Silver Award this year by setting up a pet food section at the St. Alphonsus food pantry. 

A family's inability to provide food for their pets is one of the top reasons they are surrendered to a shelter and Troop 11412 wanted to find a way to help keep pets with their families. 

They organized a pet food drive at school and the parish, helped sort and distribute pet food to the pantry clients and visited local pet stores to request donations to give the food pantry ongoing support for their clients. Through this project the girls gained a better understanding of just how many people need assistance and how they can help others by sharing resources. 

Congratulations to Camille, Ella, Ivy, Maddie, Mila, Molly and Sophia!

Troop 13690 earned their Bronze Award by hosting a ‘Pajama Party’ to collect pajamas for children in foster care. 

The girls took the lead on planning this event to help foster children. They worked together to decide details like who to invite and what activities to include. They even set up, hosted and cleaned up after the event! 

The girls gained self confidence in planning a large event, learned how to problem solve issues in the community and how to work as a team to make their project a success. 

Troop 13690 also had the honor of receiving the Young Women of Distinction Award. This honor is bestowed upon Girl Scouts who embody the “can do” spirit through outstanding leadership, serve as positive role models, and inspire others with their dedication and impact.

Congratulations to Adriana, Allison, Claire E, Claire W, Emma, Jordan, Lucille, Penelope and Vincenza!

The St. Alphonsus Girl Scouts would like to say Thank You for all the donations and support throughout the year to help them achieve their goals! 

St. Alphonsus Scouts also participated in Memorial Day activities!

Several St. Alphonsus Scouts held flags at the Greendale Memorial Day Ceremony in honor of the brave men and women who served our country. 



It was a beautiful morning of remembrance, respect, and community.  

Use RaiseRight to Help Plan Your Summer Travel!

Dear School Families,

As many families begin planning summer vacations and upcoming travel, we wanted to remind you about an easy way to support our school through Raise Right!

Whether you are booking flights, reserving hotels, dining out, filling up on gas, or visiting attractions, you can purchase gift cards through Raise Right for many of the places you already use. A percentage of each purchase goes to the school and with each purchase you earn money for tuition credit.

Popular vacation and travel brands available on Raise Right include airlines, hotels, restaurants, gas stations, entertainment, and more. It’s a simple way to turn everyday vacation spending into fundraising for our students. Kwik Trip Gas and Grocery are on bonus now. Get ready for 25+ bonus travel bonuses starting May 23rd.

Thank you for continuing to support our school community through Raise Right. Every purchase makes a difference!

SCRIP Enrollment Form

SCRIP Agreement

When enrolling, use SCRIP Enrollment Code BB5965L71943.

Find our more information about SCRIP here!

Learn more about the SCRIP program

Learn how to download the app and get started

Learn how to shop with the app

For questions, please contact our SCRIP coordinator, Michael Wusterbarth, via email here.

Another Successful Track Meet This Weekend for the St. Alphonsus Cougars!

This past weekend was the Tosa Invite track meet at Raabe Stadium and it was another one for the books!

All of our track participants did a great job! Here are a few highlights and some great action photos for you to enjoy. A big shoutout to Mrs. Kenth for being the unofficial track photographer all year!

• 4th Grader Kaden tok 1st in the 100m and 2nd in the 200m
• 4th Grader Marko took 5th in the 5th grade 1600m run
• 4th Grader Mateo took 8th in the 400m
• 7th Grader Luka took 4th in the 1600m run
• 7th Grader Jackson took 3rd in High Jump, 5th in the 100m, and 6th in Discus
• Lastly, the 7th grade 4x100 relay team won 4th place: Julian, Nicolas, Ben & Jackson!

Another amazing meet to cap off the season, with almost everyone the team hitting their personal bests. Congrats to all of the participants!

Join Us This Summer at the Milwaukee Milkmen Game!

St. Alphonsus Catholic School is once again the featured organization at the Milwaukee Milkmen baseball game on Friday, July 10 at 6:30pm. We hope you can attend, watch a great game and support St Alphonsus Catholic School! 

Get your tickets at the link here and we will see you at the ballgame! Feel free to spread the word & share this link with your family and friends.

Calling All FUN RUN Sponsors!

Our only fall fundraiser—the Fun Run—will be back this fall! In order to make this Fun Run the best one yet, we need your help getting T-shirt sponsors this summer. There are four levels of sponsorship: $100, $250, $500 and $750. All sponsors receive their logo on the official Fun Run T-shirt and recognition in the weekly school newsletter throughout the fall. 

Sponsors can be the company you or a family member works for, or a local business that you frequent. Not sure about making the ask yourself? Send us your ideas and we’ll do the legwork!

Please contact Olivia Hartley or Dawn Eisold with your donations and ideas, and thank you in advance for your support!

School Supply Kits Now Available from 1st Day School Supplies!

Did you know that St. Alphonsus Home & School partners with 1st Day School Supplies to give parents an easy way to get everything your student needs for school?

Back-to-school shopping is not just about buying supplies. It is about navigating the list, comparing brands, and making multiple store runs. With 1st Day School Supplies, that entire process disappears. Order online in minutes, and everything arrives in one box, exactly as requested by your teacher.

Please note that due to the sizing of the shipping kits, students going into 4K will need to purchase 1 additional roll of paper towels, 2 tissue boxes, and 1 set of Clorox wipes; students going into 3rd grade will need to purchase 1 additional roll of paper towels, and students going into 4th grade will need to purchase 1 additional box of tissues.

Click here to purchase!

2026-2027 Volleyball Sign Ups are Now Open!


As we wind down another school year, it’s time to get excited for 2026–2027 Athletics. St. Alphonsus volleyball is getting ready to serve it up!

Volleyball registration for next fall is NOW OPEN and runs through July 10.

Our volleyball program offers students more than just time on the court:


•  Build confidence and leadership
•  Stay active and improve athletic skills
•  Develop teamwork, discipline, and friendships
•  Represent your school and be part of a tradition
•  Compete, grow, and have fun in a positive team environment

Whether your student is new to the game or ready to take the next step, volleyball is a great way to stay connected, challenged, and active throughout the school year.

Don’t miss out — sign up today and be part of something special next fall! The link to sign up is here.

New Athletics Gear in the Athletics Store!

In addition to volleyball sign-ups being open, we have also added new volleyball gear to the Athletics Store!

Note that this is your last chance to order logos from last year, as most will be retired in June. So get those orders in now at this link. Gooooo Cougars!

Click the image for a link to register!

Do you have items for the newsletter? To submit them or for questions and submission guidelines, please contact Amy Schermetzler.

Please note that submissions are due by 12:00pm Fridays.

What's a librarian's favorite meal at a summer BBQ?

Shhhhhhhh-kabob!