Lauren Beckmann was awarded the Educational Policy and Leadership Living the Mission Award by Marquette University this week.
With Shorewood High School Athletic Director Bill Haury, who many credit with turning around a struggling sports program in the district, set to retire at the end of the school year, boosters are concerned about attracting the right candidate.
In its annual ranking of schools, U.S. & World Report says Shorewood High School is not only the best high school in the state but is one of top 500 in the nation.
See Shorewood's most recent graduation and drop-out rates, and how they compare to the rest of the state and surrounding districts.
Superintendent Martin Lexmond said no services to students were limited, changed or compromised as a result of the embezzlement of more than $300,000 in special education funds.
Busy week of athletics include the East Side Cup girls soccer tournament hosted at Shorewood High School on Friday and Saturday.
See how the number of students per staff member in the Shorewood School District stacks up against nearby districts and the state.
The district will begin collecting signatures Monday, on a letter, and signature pages voicing opposition to Gov. Scott Walker's 2013-15 budget.
Tickets run $10 for adults, $5 for students for Shorewood Drama's production of "Spring Awakening" this May. The rock adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist play deals with taboo topics like suicide, teen pregnancy and masturba
The school is one of 63 across the nation, and just two in Wisconsin, to be named a Mix It Up Model School by the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance program.
The 2013-2014 school calendar has been set, which means you can start planning your family's vacations for winter break and spring break.
Lake Bluff PTO's annual sale is April 19 and 20, with children's clothing, books and movies available, and proceeds going back into the school.
Rather than simply have the School Board sign a letter critical of the state of funding of traditional public schools, officials are looking to launch a campaign to send a significant, united message to the state.
Shorewood schools are widely known for their strong focus on the arts, and with that has emerged the perception that it isn't a "sports district." But, is that a false perception, given recent success by several teams?
Shorewood schools continued their hair-cutting-for-charity tradition Wednesday during the Buzz Cuts for Cancer event.
The forum, featuring a small panel and group discussions, is designed to give cast members, students and parents an opportunity to discuss the issues that face teenagers.
A foreign exchange student at Shorewood High School was part of a unique intercultural experience Sunday evening at Victory Missionary Baptist Church.
Banking on changes its health care plan, and cuts to secretarial and custodial services, the Shorewood School District outlined its financial map to bringing the 2013-2014 budget into the black.
Shorewood school administrators are behind bars until they post a $1,000 cash bond. The game, Jailhouse Rock, is apart of the Shorewood Games — a two-week fundraising campaign to benefit the MACC Fund.
Dressed in ball gowns and heels, male Shorewood High School students strutted their stuff on the stage Friday, raising $2,700 for the MACC Fund.
A look at this week's local events and news.
Shorewood has been a regular state participant over the decades winning in 1984 and 2007, and taking second place, three of the last five years. The team will compete Sunday for a chance to advance to the finals on Monday.
School officials are requiring students have signed permission from a parent before they can audition for the Broadway musical, "Spring Awakening," which deals with teenage pregnancy, homosexuality, child abuse, sexual assault and suicide.
Since the 1980s, the Shorewood community has united for a good cause. The games are a two-week fundraising campaign full of events and competitions to benefit the MACC Fund.
The annual district-wide art show fielded a large audience Wednesday night during an open reception at the Shorewood Public Library.
The tenth annual event, organized by SEED, features local music, dinner by Bartolotta's, and is all aimed at supporting Shorewood schools.
The School Board approved the resignation requests of two Atwater, and one Lake Bluff educator Tuesday night.
Schools here, and those all around the area, have closed for the day.
The largely student-directed talent show will showcase musicians, dancers and comedians Friday and Saturday.
Nearly 30 Shorewood Intermediate School students entertained a modest crowd of about 100 during the final night of Show Circle Saturday.
The four-star prospect will join the University of Wisconsin women's soccer team this fall after signing a letter of intent.
Presented Friday was a $300 check to help the science club fund competition fees and travel.
With the winning word being oregano, Zoe Bockhorst will represent Shorewood at the state spelling bee competition in late March, putting her one step closer to representing Wisconsin in the national spelling bee.
The show, featuring nearly 30 Shorewood Intermediate School students, is set for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Shorewood High School auditorium.
The show "Magic Outlaws" showcases Seidman, a magician now based out of Las Vegas, and his two magician friends as they roadtrip across the country.
Following a walk-through of district schools earlier this week by a expert in the field of school safety, school officials heard a list of recommendations on boosting the safety and security of their buildings.
A number of the swimmers placed first and moved on to compete in the state meet this weekend.
Affectionately known by his students as "Doc," the former Shorewood biology and chemistry teacher of 22 years passed away Feb. 5 at the age of 86.
Dan Zimmerman's second grade class learned about the cultural celebration and the origins of the Chinese zodiac.