Anticipated Boost in Enrollment Results in Proposed Addition of Teachers

Officials continue to work through options as they prepare to approve a preliminary budget later this month.

Shorewood School Board OKs Contract for New Superintendent Martin Lexmond

Officials approved a two-year contract with a $150,000 annual salary, along with a minimum 1.5 percent increase in the second year and first extension, for new Shorewood superintendent Martin Lexmond.

After 10 Months, School Officials Expected to Vote on Employee Handbook

After 10 months of collaboration with stakeholders, Superintendent Blane McCann is scheduled to present an employee handbook to the School Board for their approval.

Photos: Shorewood Class of 2012 Walks the Stage

Thursday's graduation night was Superintendent Blane McCann's last. Patch captured some images and invites you to upload your own here.

Shorewood High School's Class of 2012

Congratulations to Shorewood High School students who will walk in Thursday evening's graduation ceremony. Here's a full list of the class of 2012.

Superintendent McCann Bids Farewell to Shorewood

After 10 years at the helm of Shorewood schools, Blane McCann gets a teary-eyed send-off at a reception held Wednesday at the high school.

Kohler's Lexmond Tapped as Shorewood's Next School Chief

Lexmond, superintendent and principal at Kohler Public Schools for the past two years, beat out current Lake Bluff Elementary School Principal Kirk Juffer for the post.

Have You Seen This?: Shorewood Shines on YouTube

A community rich in the arts celebrates music and drama on the popular video upload site, along with Memorial Day, a stray turkey and the high school's renovated bowling lanes.

SHS Senior Achieves Perfect ACT Score

Shorewood's Katherine Kuchin is among only 12 students statewide to score a perfect 36 on the ACT; an achievement reached by only one-tenth of 1 percent of those who take the college admission and placement test.

Lake Bluff Named A 2012 National School Of Character

The Character Education Partnership says character development has had a positive impact on academic achievement, student behavior, and school climate. Selected schools are then expected to serve as models for other schools.

MACC Fund Wins as Shorewood School District Students, Faculty Get 'Buzz Cuts'

Shorewood schools continued their hair-cutting-for-charity tradition Wednesday with events at Atwater Elementary and Shorewood High School.

Shorewood School District Closes In On Superintendent Hire

Board members fielded range of comments from community members during Tuesday's meeting, then went into closed session to discuss the hire. No firm date was set for completing the process.

Curtain Falls on Barbara Gensler's Drama Career at Shorewood High School

The Shorewood School Board approved her retirement request on Tuesday. Gensler's career spanned 47 years and touched many students in the theater and classroom. The SHS theater will be named in her honor.

UPDATED: District Publishing Video of Superintendent Meet and Greets Saturday Morning

In addition to the videos, school officials will allow public comment on the candidates at their regular School Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 in the Shorewood High School Library.

Local University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Spring Graduates

Many Shorewood residents will earn degrees when they walk in UWM's spring graduation ceremonies on Sunday.

Technology Gives Student Artists Added Voice in St. Robert's Fine Arts Show Thursday

In addition to musical performances, the show will feature student artwork — some with an interactive twist via QR codes containing audio recordings of student artists explaining their works.

PHOTOS: Students Show Off Work at AP Art Night

Parents and students took in some works of art at the district's annual event.

Lake Bluff Principal, Current Wisconsin Superintendent Emerge as Finalists for School Chief

The Shorewood School District will hold four community meetings on two days next week allowing residents and district staff to get to know the candidates.

Rummage This Weekend at Atwater Elementary Sale

Atwater PTO's annual sale is Friday and Saturday, with adult and children's clothing, books, and proceeds going back into the school.

St. Robert School Opens Production of 'Once Upon a Mattress' Thursday

Find out if the prince and princess will live happily ever after when St. Robert School presents the musical comedy this Thursday through Saturday.

School Officials to Announce 2 Finalists in Superintendent Search on Friday

The district will hold four community meetings on two days next week allowing residents and district staff to get to know the candidates.

Shorewood Snapshot: Recall Primary Tuesday; Officials Talk Atwater Playground Upgrades

A look at this week's local events and news.

SHS Students Seeking Community's Help in Buzz Cuts for Cancer Event

Shorewood High School Principal Matt Joynt told students he'd get a buzz cut if they raise $2,500 in donations in his name.

Lake Bluff Writers Shine in Statewide Essay Contest

Two sixth-graders showed off their writing skills, and picked up first-place accolades, by penning essays recounting fond memories of older people in their lives.

Students Draw on Interests, Clay to Produce Mural to Adorn Lake Bluff Entrance

About 560 pieces of clay tile, featuring student drawings, will soon coat the archway just inside the school's main entrance.

Performers Anything but Idle in 'Atwater Idol' Competition

The increasingly popular annual talent competition gave 44 contestants and hundreds of voters a thrill on Friday night, and ended in a tie for first place.

Bjella Scores Seven as Lakeshore Lacrosse Upsets No. 4 USM 9-4

The Ripsharks took 4-0 lead and never are caught in Thursday's victory. Quinn Mooney is the winning goalie.

School Officials to Interview Six Candidates for Shorewood School Chief

Officials say they will present two to three candidates to the community in a few weeks after interviewing six in closed session next week.

Lake Bluff Rummage Sale Slated for This Weekend

Lake Bluff PTO's annual sale is Friday and Saturday, with children's clothing, books and movies available, and proceeds going back into the school.

Shorewood Middle-schoolers Kick It Into Gear with Robotics Club

About 20 Shorewood Intermediate School students are diving into the world of engineering and programming in a unique way. They're building robots.

Newest School Board Member Sworn In

David Cobb took his seat on the board while officials voted Rob Reinhoffer and Colin Plese into the posts of board president and vice president respectively.

Lake Bluff Math Team Shines in National Contest

A year of practice and five months of tests yield top scores for Lake Bluff Elementary's math team.

District Communcation Officer Resigning from Shorewood Schools

Kim Robinson said she's simply moving on Wednesday; district hasn't discussed whether to refill the position.

Shorewood Schools Hope to Roll Out New Website Next Week

Officials say revamped website will feature more up-to-date information including staff and local directories, district news and curriculum.

Healthcare Provider Swap Saves Shorewood Schools $537,000

School officials dump WEA Trust for another provider, but will stick with the state's largest teachers union for dental insurance.

Jugglers, Magicians Come Out to Play in Shorewood

Shorewood High School hosted its annual Jugglefest Variety Show on April Fools' Day.

Male Students Strut for the Title of Miss Shorewood on Tuesday

Shorewood High School male students will take the stage and work the runaway in dresses and high-heel shoes to fundraise for a local charity.

Lake Bluff Educator Awarded Kohl Fellowship for Creative Teaching

Upon recommendation from parents, elementary school teacher Sachin Pandya won $2,000 for the school and his own professional development.

Shorewood High School Celebrates Its Notable Alumni

Graduates who have made significant strides in life ranging from a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient to the Madison chief of police were recognized during a student assembly Friday.

School Officials Mull Adding Marketing Professional to Generate Revenue

As part of this year's budget process officials are considering creating the position of development/marketing director, an employee who would focus solely on marketing the district and boosting resident enrollment and donations.