Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you and your families in good health and high spirits. As the new school year begins, I want to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to each and every one of you.
The start of a new school year is a time of excitement, anticipation, and new beginnings. It's a time when our school community comes together to nurture the growth, development, and education of our students. Whether you are a returning family or new to our district, I want you to know that we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for your children.
Together with our teachers, you play a crucial role in your child's education, and we look forward to partnering with you to support their growth and success.
Communication will be key to a successful school year, and we will keep you informed about important updates, events, and educational opportunities. Please stay connected with us through our school website, newsletters, and parent-teacher conferences. If you ever have questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated staff and administrators. Please remember to follow the communication chain, by going directly to your classroom teacher(s) with any immediate concerns. If you are unable to resolve conflicts directly, then feel free to contact the principals. If all of those efforts fail, you are welcome to reach out to me directly.
I want to thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children. Together, we will make this school year a memorable and successful one.
Once again, welcome back to school! Let's make it a fantastic year filled with growth, discovery, and achievement.
Sincerely,
Shannon L. Kilton
Superintendent of Schools
School District of Howards Grove
In addition to our new teaching staff, we've also added a few other new employees.
- David Ziegelbauer- Business Manager
- Ross Hurley- IT Tech
- Cory Lund- High School Head Custodian
- Haley Marroquin- Middle School Part Time Custodian
- Danielle Grahn- Northview Special Ed Aide
- Jack O’Keefe- Middle School Custodian
- Ben Mattson- District-Wide Maintenance
- Linda Foote- Northview Foods Service
- Samantha Dassler- Northview Food Service
Historically, our district has covered the additional processing fees associated with online payments made through the eFunds system. However, due to the increasing costs involved, we regret to inform you that starting October 1st, 2023, we will be passing these fees to parents and guardians who choose to make payments through eFunds.
Here are the details of the new fee structure:
ACH Payments: There will be a fee of $1.50 per ACH (Automated Clearing House) payment made through eFunds. A “Payment” may include multiple students, multiple items, across multiple schools.
Credit/Debit Card Payments: For every $100 paid using a credit/debit card through eFunds, a fee of $2.95 will apply.
We understand that this change may be inconvenient for some, but it is necessary to alleviate the financial burden on our district. The fees associated with online payments have been costing our district over $12,000 per year, which could otherwise be directed towards enhancing the educational experience for our students.
If you wish to avoid incurring these additional fees, we encourage you to consider alternative payment methods, such as cash or check. Payments made directly at each school office will NOT be subject to these processing fees.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to allocate our resources more efficiently for the benefit of our students and the entire school community.
Are you wondering what is going on with the construction project?
The final design is coming together! Check out this video to see the current plans and a 3-dimensional look inside the building.
Weather contingent, we plan to break ground for the new middle school this upcoming April.
Continue to follow us on the district website referendum page for ongoing updates.
As in the past, each school's monthly newsletter will be linked in the communication from the district office. This is a one stop spot to get updates from the district and all 3 schools.
Enjoy!
Hello HGSD Community,
I wanted to share some resources for you and your families as we enter fall in full swing and prepare for cold and flu season in winter.
It is recommended that everyone who is older than 6 months receive their flu vaccine every year. Even if you do not usually get sick, getting your flu vaccine will help prevent more serious illness and stop you from spreading the flu to others that may be at high risk of getting hospitalized or dying from the flu.
It does take about two weeks after getting vaccinated for your body to build up its defenses against the flu, so I do recommend getting your flu vaccine in late September, early October.
Here are some resources that will help you find a flu vaccine location nearest to you:
- 2702 Calumet Dr. Sheboygan (Phone 920-457-5656)
- 3320 S. Business Dr. Sheboygan (Phone 920-452-5858)
- Only available for 3 years old and up.
CVS:
- 1108 N. 14th St. Sheboygan (Phone 920-452-0079)
- 4085 State Hwy 28 Sheboygan (Phone 920-451-6802)
- After you receive your flu vaccine you will receive a $5 off $20 coupon for the CVS store.
- Only available for 3 years old and up
- Call your provider. Most providers do offer flu vaccines at your appointment, usually free with insurance.
Most of the locations I have shared are Sheboygan-centric, so if Sheboygan is not close to where you live, please visit this website to find a flu vaccine nearest you. Just pop in your zip code: Vaccines.gov - Search for flu vaccine locations
Please let me know if you have any questions at LPomeroy@hgsd.k12.wi.us
In best health,
Lydia Pomeroy RN BSN
District School Nurse
