Congratulations to Port Washington High School's 2013 Graduates

Port High Seniors to Set Caps Soaring on Sunday

Schools Trim German Program as Interest Dwindles

The Port Washington-Saukville School Board met early Wednesday morning to decide on the partial lay-off of a German language teacher as enrollment in the program is down — but plans for more language opportunities are on the horizon.

Port High Suspensions Similar to Statewide Data

The number of suspensions statewide have dropped consecutively for five years; find out what the low is now, and check out some local data.

Students Get iPads, Chromebooks as Part of $1M Plan

The plan will give middle and high school students the technology in time for the 2013-14 school year.

How Many Students Did Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Suspend Last Year?

Patch's searchable database allows users to find the number of students suspended in 2011-12 at an individual school within districts in the Milwaukee area.

'Just Give it a Try,' Lacrosse Player Says

The Lakeshore Lacrosse club team's season is underway. Hear from two players and follow the team's season.

Is Bulletproof Glass Necessary for School Entryway?

Port Washington Plan Commission members approved a design for a new entrance hoping to enhance security at Lincoln Elementary School despite a debate questioning whether laminate glass was sufficient.

Tougher Reading, Math Standards Mean Lower Test Scores in Port Washington-Saukville

Despite changes in benchmarks for Wisconsin statewide reading and math tests, Port Washington-Saukville students continue to perform significantly higher than the statewide norms.

How Much Do School Administrators Make?

Search this interactive database to see how much Wisconsin school administrators make, according to data from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Wisconsin Math, Reading Test Scores Take a Hit With Higher Standards

Percentage of students deemed proficient or advanced in math and reading declines dramatically as Wisconsin sets a higher bar for achievement on the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts exam.

Downtown Gets Youthful Eye as Students Join Main Street

Three Port Washington High School students will serve 2-year terms with the Main Street program.

Port PiraTech Team Still Working Hard, Prepping for Next Year

The robotics team that launched at the high school for the first time this year will come back in full force next year, after team members spend the next few months analyzing its strategy.

Dropout and Graduation Rates in Port Washington

See Port Washington's most recent graduation and drop-out rates, and how they compare to the rest of the state and surrounding districts.

Student-Staff Ratios in Port-Saukville District

See how the number of students per staff member in Port Washington-Saukville stack up against nearby districts and the state.

Post Your Port High School Prom Pics on Patch

You don't have to wait until prom night 2013 to share those awesome pics. Share the fun of picking out that dress, snagging those designer shoes or picking out that really retro suit from Goodwill!

$600,000 Deficit Looms for Port-Saukville Schools

The Port Washington-Saukville School District is preparing for a deficit after Gov. Scott Walker unveiled his version of the 2013-15 proposed state budget.

Robotics Team Wins Rookie Award

This is the first-ever robotics team that formed at the Port Washington High School, and the group of more than 30 students competed against nearly 60 teams over the weekend.

Summer School Registration Now Open

Summer school registration for the Port Washington-Saukville School District opened March 25 and continues for four weeks.

Port Robotics Competition Kicks Off Thursday

The first-ever Port PiraTech robotics team that formed at the Port Washington High School this year kicks off the awaited competition on Thursday.

Students Host Talent Show as Positive Friday Night Activity

United for Youth of Port Washington High School organized the event that will take place at 7 p.m. Friday. Admission is $1 and/or a nonperishable food item to donate to the food pantry.

Port Piranha Wrestlers Heading to State

The Port Washington Piranha Wrestling team competed in the WWF Regional tournament at Fond du Lac High School over the weekend, and several athletes are moving on to the state tournament in Madison.

No More Voting in Port Washington-Saukville School District Buildings

The Port Washington-Saukville School Board on Monday gave the final approval to end voting in the schools, one of several measures the group has taken to amp up security in district buildings.

Port Washington Student Receives Herb Kohl Foundation Award

A $1,000 award is being made to the Port Washington graduating high school student.

Limited Edition Sings its Way to Continued Success

Port Washington High School's a capella group will again head to New York for the international championships. Check out a recent song by the group.

Buzzers Added to Schools this Week as First Step to Tighter Security

Elementary schools in the Port Washington-Saukville School District will no longer be a walk-in setup as officials work towards increasing security in all buildings.

Port Washington-Saukville Schools Closed Because of the Snow

Schools are closed for the day; no word on whether they'll re-open on Thursday

Two Port Washington Wrestlers at WIAA Individual State Meet

Two athletes from Port Washington High School made it through last week's sectionals.

Donation Serves Up More Breakfast Through Free School Program

The Saukville Chamber of Commerce gave a donation to Saukville Elementary school which will benefit its free breakfast program that is open to any student.

Voting Likely to End in School District Buildings

The decision comes as Port Washington-Saukville School Board members continue discussions on ways to make the district safer since the tragic Newtown, CT school shooting thrust the topic into the limelight.

Building a Robot: Port Students Offer Sneak Peek at Team Efforts

Port PiraTech Robotics team hosting an open house on Monday at Port Washington High School.

What's on the Port, Saukville School February Lunch Menu?

Take a look at the February lunch menu for elementary schools, middle school and high school in Port Washington and Saukville.

Port High Likely to Expand Tech Program, Adding Teacher Part of Plans

The Port Washington-Saukville School Board Personnel and Programs Committee offered support of a roughly $160,000 investment in the technology programs offered at Port High.

Voting at Schools Creates Mixed Feelings Among Patch Readers

Port Washington-Saukville School Board members during a meeting on Monday said mostly supported the idea of ending the use of district buildings as polling locations; readers were split on the idea.

$2K Raised for Food Pantries at 100 Bowls Event

Topping numbers from previous years, the 100 Bowls event held at Gallery 224 and Dockside Deli raised $2,000 to donate to local food pantries.

Charter Steel, PWSSD Partner to Fill a Skilled Trades Gap

The Saukville business and Port Washington-Saukville School officials are very excited about this quick-moving partnership that offers solid opportunities for students in the near future.

Port Students' FIRST Robotics Build Under Way

The Port Washington High School is participating in the FIRST Robotics competition for the first time this year, and students are spending lots of hours in preparation for the event.

Businesses Recognized at School Board Meeting for Partnership Awards

Dockside Deli and Port Washington State Bank were recognized by the PWSSD board for their nominations to the Wisconsin School Board Association 2012 Business Honor Roll.

How Safe Are Our Schools?

Patch surveyed Milwaukee-area school districts about security measures in place at their schools See how Port Washington-Saukville compares with other Milwaukee-area districts.

Santa Touts Teamwork, Dishes on Reindeers' Favorite Snack

Questions from Port Washington and Saukville students in letters to Santa are answered by the jolly old man himself.