Elmbrook Schools
Recent News About Elmbrook Schools
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Dr. Hansen shares Thanksgiving cooking experience in latest video update
Dr. Hansen is extending an invitation to join him in preparing a Thanksgiving dinner as part of his monthly Superintendent Video Update.
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Wisconsin celebrates first cohort of teacher apprentices
Elmbrook Schools hosted a significant event on November 21, marking a milestone in education and workforce development.
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Elmbrook schools receive high marks on state report card
The School District of Elmbrook has been recognized as "Significantly Exceeds Expectations" by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) in its recently released district and school report cards.
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Brookfield East athletics manager honored with distinguished service award
Brookfield East High School's Athletics Manager, Cheryl Waffenschmidt, has been honored with the Gregory A. Smith Distinguished Service Award for District 7 by the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association.
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Authors engage middle schoolers at Elmbrook Schools
Pilgrim Park and Wisconsin Hills Middle Schools hosted notable authors Ruta Sepetys, Steve Sheinkin, Marissa Meyer, and Joanne Levy in October.
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Elizabeth Nelson named top associate principal by AWSA
The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) has honored Elizabeth "Liz" Nelson as the 2024 Wisconsin Middle School Associate Principal of the Year.
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Board of Education seeks community input on potential Hillside property sale
In response to feedback from a recent School Board Meeting, the Board of Education has initiated several methods for community engagement regarding the potential sale of Hillside property.
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Brookfield East Girls' tennis wins first state championship
On October 26, the Brookfield East Girls Tennis Team secured their first State Team Championship at The Nielsen Tennis Center in Madison.
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Junior speed skater Aidan Liu qualifies for world cup events
Brookfield Central Junior Aidan Liu has qualified for the 1st and 2nd Junior World Cups in short track speed skating.
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Brookfield East's Payton Haugen makes history at WIAA Girls Golf Championships
On October 15, Brookfield East Junior Payton Haugen achieved a significant milestone by securing second place in the WIAA Girls Golf Championships for the second consecutive year. Haugen concluded the event with an impressive score of six under par (-6), tying for first and initiating a playoff hole against a golfer from Beaver Dam/Wayland Academy. This achievement places her among only three student-athletes in WIAA history to achieve a record 138 strokes over 36 holes.
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Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic visits elementary school promoting children's book on data
Author Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic visited Burleigh Elementary on October 10 to engage with 170 third graders. The visit was part of the promotion for her new children's book, "Daphne Draws Data," and included a graph-drawing activity with high school students from Elmbrook’s LAUNCH Future Teachers strand. The book features Daphne the Dragon and aims to teach young learners how data visualization can help solve problems.
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Elmbrook joins cybersecurity roundtable with national leaders
On October 3, Elmbrook Director of Technology Dan Scott joined a K-12 cybersecurity roundtable with National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. and State Superintendent Jill Underly. The discussion focused on the need for proactive measures to protect school district infrastructure from cyber threats.
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Loren Long visits Brookfield Elementary to discuss new children's book
Best-selling author Loren Long visited Brookfield Elementary on October 2, engaging with over 350 students and staff. The visit marked the release of his new children's book, "The Yellow Bus," which delves into themes of joy, purpose, and companionship through the story of a school bus. Long is known for his work as both an author and illustrator, having sold millions of copies worldwide. His notable works include the Otis series and illustrations for President Barack Obama's "Of Thee I Sing."
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Elmbrook ranked top Wisconsin public school district for 2025
The School District of Elmbrook has been named the top public school district in Wisconsin by Niche.com for 2025. This marks the sixth consecutive year and the eighth time overall that Elmbrook has received this distinction. The rankings by Niche consider academic data and survey responses about school and student life.
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High school leaders highlight mental health initiatives
Student leaders from Brookfield Central and Brookfield East High School Hope Squads recently discussed the significance of their peer-to-peer suicide prevention program.
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School district seeks applicants for start time committee
The School District of Elmbrook is seeking parents and staff members to join a School Start Time Committee. This committee will explore options to better align school start times with research on academic performance. Monthly meetings will be held from November to March, culminating in one or more recommendations to the Board of Education by March 18, 2025.
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Brookfield East announces 11 National Merit semifinalists
Brookfield East High School has announced that 11 of its students have been named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. This achievement places them among the top academic performers in the nation, representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors. Over 1.3 million juniors entered the program by taking the PSAT.
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Brookfield Central names 13 National Merit semifinalists
Brookfield Central High School has announced that 13 of its students have been named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. This achievement places them among the top academic performers in the nation, representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors. Over 1.3 million juniors entered the program by taking the PSAT. Brookfield Central has the most semifinalists in Waukesha County and the third most in Wisconsin.
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Brookfield Central graduate wins silver at Paris Paralympic Games
On Sunday, September 8, Brookfield Central High School graduate Emily Oberst (2016) won the silver medal as part of the Women’s 2024 Wheelchair Basketball Team at the Paris Paralympic Games. The team was defeated 63-49 in the title game by the Netherlands, following a narrow victory over China in the semifinals (50-47). Playing Center Forward, her team received an automatic bid to play in the games following their 2023 win in the ParaPan American Games.
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Elmbrook Schools releases 2023-24 annual report
See highlights from the 2023-24 school year in our new digital annual report at annualreport.elmbrookschools.org. The print version is also available to view here.