Superintendent highlights student achievement gains, career pathways and community partnerships
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At the Oct. 20 Muskego-Norway School District board meeting, the superintendent reported districtwide gains on ACT metrics, growth in career‑connected learning and rising co‑curricular participation, and outlined school‑level initiatives on culture, literacy and staff engagement.
On Monday, Oct. 20, the Muskego-Norway School District superintendent delivered a report to the school board summarizing academic gains, career‑connected learning outcomes and efforts to strengthen student culture and staff engagement.
The presentation said the district recorded its highest composite ACT performance to date and noted year‑over‑year improvement in math, English language arts and science at the high school level. The superintendent said the district is emphasizing a “culture of literacy” and continued work in professional learning communities to sustain gains.
The report focused on three leadership priorities at the high school: student culture, student achievement and staff engagement. Changes cited to support those priorities included a hall‑pass system, continued tightening of phone‑use rules, a high‑school “Spark” positive behavior initiative and cross‑program attendance efforts under a “1 Warrior” campaign intended to increase student involvement across athletics and activities.
The presentation also described career and technical education and youth apprenticeship outcomes. According to the report, about 250 students held paid positions last year with an average reported hourly wage “$13 plus”; students reported roughly $1,160,000 in pay year‑to‑date. The district presented an estimated $8,200,000 local economic boost tied to student work and spending in the community. Employer feedback cited dependability, attitude toward coworkers and adaptability among top employer‑rated competencies.
On co‑curricular participation, the superintendent reported the district reached a goal of roughly 70% student involvement in co‑curricular activities for the first time last year. The report also highlighted specific school events and student achievements mentioned by the presenter, including a state appearance by a girls’ doubles tennis team (Avery Buell and Emily Rinesall) and several fundraisers and school celebrations.
The superintendent named several staff and administrators who support the high school work during the presentation and credited community and business partners for donations and internships. Donors and partners listed in the presentation included Vidmar Roofing, CertainTeed, D and H Industries, the Nardnerie Foundation, local law enforcement cadet programs and the local chamber of commerce; the presenter also credited volunteer groups such as Friends of Robotics and Friends of Music for program support.
The board did not take formal action on the presentation; the report concluded with a brief question period and no vote. The superintendent closed by saying the work reflects continuous improvement across grades and thanked staff and community partners for their support.