Shorewood Ripples

Restorative code of conduct change

Jillian Beaster, Sam Diliberti, and Catalina Perez • September 22, 2023

During the latter end of last school year, Shorewood High School principal Tim Kenney partnered with the American Heart Association to alter the code of conduct surrounding vaping and other tobacco or...

New School Board President Steps Up

Jillian Beaster • June 8, 2023

This past April, Shorewood welcomed new School Board president, Emily Berry. Berry initially joined the board in 2019 after exploring her love for civic engagement within the Village. “I started volunteering...

Staff reductions made districtwide

Maya Schmaling and Giselle Knox • June 8, 2023

Due to ongoing shortfalls in the budget, staffing reductions will take effect across the district going the 2023-24 school year. Within the high school, a total of 8.5 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) are...

Shorewood begins UniverCity partnership

Jillian Beaster • March 20, 2023

In the fall of 2022, the Village of Shorewood was accepted into UW-Madison’s UniverCity Alliance. The alliance is also partnered with Cottage Grove, Eau Claire, Marinette, Milton, River Falls, St. Croix,...

Mock Trial places second at state competition

Tyndall Talley • March 20, 2023

On the weekend of March 3, Shorewood’s Mock Trial team traveled to Madison where they competed at the State tournament for the 2023 season. The 2022-23 school year was the first year since the pandemic...

Superintendent search complete

Jillian Beaster, Max Schmaling, and Sebastian Pollock • March 19, 2023

As interim superintendent JoAnne Sternke’s term comes to a close, the Shorewood School District concludes its search for a permanent replacement. Laurie Burgos, current superintendent of Evansville...

District proposes referendum

Maya Schmaling, Sebastian Pollock, Giselle Knox, and Alexis Hu • February 20, 2023

The Shorewood community is currently facing a crucial decision in the form of an operating referendum, as the school board proposes a measure that will raise revenue for the next five years to address...

SHS English teacher wins WCTE award

Andrina Roberts, Ashley Slomann • November 30, 2022

Christine Trainor, English teacher, recently received the Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English High School Teacher of Excellence Award. According to the WCTE, this honor is given to teachers who exemplify...

New Director of Buildings and Grounds hired

Maya Schmaling and Noa Biener • November 30, 2022

On November 28, Shorewood School District will welcome a new Director of Buildings and Grounds. The position is responsible for maintaining the physical quality of the school environment, including the...

Senator Lena Taylor visits Atwater

Jillian Beaster • November 30, 2022

On October 18, Atwater Elementary’s fourth grade class hosted a visit with one of Wisconsin State Senators, Lena Taylor. Taylor engaged students in discussions of her position in the government, Juneteenth...

Construction begins on Lake Bluff playground

Maya Schmaling • October 28, 2022

New design incorporates nature and ensures accessibility Lake Bluff Elementary School has officially begun construction on its little playground, with the aim of improving safety and stimulation for its...

Homecoming and spirit week a success

Jillian Beaster and Giselle Knox • October 28, 2022

With the start of the 2022-2023 school year, Homecoming makes a comeback for the first time since 2019. Spirit Week included traditional activities such as themed dress up days, a pep rally and the Homecoming...