Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

School Board Endorses Public Education Rally

Shorewood has joined other local school boards in proclaiming "Public Education is a Civil Right."

Best Buddies Club Headed to Hawaii

Shorewood High School students with and without special needs will travel to Hawaii during spring break.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Your First Day of School Photos

Share your memorable back-to-school photos on Shorewood Patch!

Flooding Damages High School Orchestra Room

Three musical instruments, a few pieces of costume apparel and some drywall pieces will need to be replaced as a result of the flooding.

Donate School Supplies at Curves

New Technology for a New School Year

Faster Internet speeds, mobile computer carts and more SMART Boards are coming to Shorewood schools this year.

Shorewood Students Average 24.5 on ACT

The Greyhounds' average ACT scores are well above the state average of 22.1.

Shorewood Athletic Season Underway

Girls tennis, boys soccer and the football team will all play their first games this week.

School District Once Again Searching for Business Manager

Marc Duff decided to stay at Racine Unified School District after receiving an offer for a deputy chief financial officer position.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Atwater Principal Will Lead the High School This School Year

With Tim Kenney serving as interim SHS principal, the district is now identifying an interim principal at Atwater Elementary School.

Back To School Picks: 10 Cool Backpacks & Where To Buy Them`

Sending your children back to school tends to bring out a little anxiety in parents. You want to buy the cool stuff, but not spend a lot of money or time in the process. So we've made that decision making process easier for you.

School Fees in the Shorewood School District

School Registration Begins

Shorewood High School and Intermediate School begin registration Thursday, while elementary school students register later in the month.

When Does School Start in Shorewood?

From registration times to supply lists, here are the key things you need to know before the new school year begins in Shorewood.

Shorewood High School May Go a Year Without Principal

It's back to the drawing board for the search for a new principal at SHS as district decides not to hire Brookfield assistant principal at this time.

Shorewood Forum to Focus on Teen Suicide Prevention

Mental health professionals will lead a discussion focusing the mental health of young people.

SHS Principal Finalist: I Want Opportunities for All Students

Natalie Collins, the sole finalist for the principal's job at Shorewood High School, says she wants to do more than just focus on the high achievers at the school.

Meet Finalist For Shorewood High School Principal Tonight

The community will have the chance to meet Natalie Collins, the finalist for the Shorewood High School principal job at a meeting Monday night.

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SHS Principal Matt Joynt Leaving for Mequon

After five years in Shorewood, Joynt will now become the assistant superintendent of educational services in the Mequon-Theinsville School District.

Community Invited to Sock Hop, Class Reunion Picnic

The All-Class Reunion and Community Picnic will include food, drinks, dancing and a special alumni vs. student swim race.

School Board Pleased With SIS Principal Selection

The School Board met Monday night to approve Mark Harris as SIS principal with two-year contract terms to be finalized by district administration and presented to the board for separate action.

Mark Harris Recommended for SIS Principal Job

Harris has been the assistant principal at Shorewood High School for four years.

Shorewood Class of 2013 Ready for Next Chapter

Shorewood High School seniors said their goodbyes in a commencement ceremony Thursday night.

Where Are SHS Seniors Heading after Graduation?

Shorewood High School's student newspaper tracks the post-graduation plans of each of the school's 170 graduating seniors.

Why Did Anthony Strancke Resign?

Shorewood parents were shocked by his resignation, but the beloved administrator said he needs more time to not only be a father to his two children – but also to address a special education issue that impacted his family growing up.

Anthony Strancke Resigns From Shorewood Schools

Strancke, who serves as principal of Shorewood Intermediate School and the district's special education director, is resigning to spend more time with his family.

Young Shorewood Artists' Murals to be Auctioned

Shorewood schools art students combined creative forces Monday to craft murals to be auctioned at the Shorewood Men's Club annual BBQ next month.

Shorewood Residents Graduate from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

More than 3,500 seniors graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Sunday. Here's the list of local students who received their diplomas from UWM.

School District Business Manager Resigns to Take Sheboygan Schools Job

Mark Boehlke, who has worked in the Shorewood School District since 2006, said he will leave at the end of the school year to serve as assistant superintendent of business and operational services in his hometown of Sheboygan.

UWM Assistant Athletic Director Tapped to Head Up SHS Sports

After fielding more than 100 candidates, the district chose LeVar Ridgeway to fill retiring district Athletic Director Bill Haury's shoes next school year.

Emergency Text Alerts Not Reaching Most People on UW Campuses

Investigation finds that vast majority of students and faculty at University of Wisconsin campuses — including Milwaukee — are not signed up for program that provides public safety updates.

'Spring Awakening' Opens at SHS Friday

Shorewood High School drama students rehearsed this week as they prepared for six performances of the controversial musical.

Newsweek Names Shorewood High School One of Top 1,000 in Nation

Magazine's latest list of best schools in the U.S. lists Shorewood as 710th, the eleventh-best ranking in Wisconsin.

Shorewood Coach, Swimmer Receive Top Honors

Rob McCabe was named Division 2 swim coach of the year, and Kristin Malone swimmer of the year by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Swim Coach Association.

Tougher Reading, Math Standards Mean Lower Test Scores in Shorewood

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

Greyhound Roundup: Golf Team Captures Victory at Conference Mini Meet

Girls soccer team remain undefeated in Woodland Conference play, after playing to a tie against New Berlin Eisenhower.