Virtual Backpack
六合彩结果今期’s Virtual Backpack provides an outlet for the district and community organizations to share events, activities and resources with our families in one easy to access location. Materials and/or activities below may not be sponsored by 六合彩结果今期 or its personnel.
Organizations wanting to add an item to the Virtual Backpack should review聽the聽procedures听补苍诲听Board Policy 1520 prior to submitting requests as outlined.
Items that have expired or that are more than six months old will be removed to keep this page current. If items are removed, they may be resubmitted in alignment with the procedures above for review/consideration.
Donate to Hunter Lee Hero’s – April 15 – June 1
-posted April 26, 2024
For Hunter’s birthday, he is collecting BRAND NEW stuffed animals for the Kenosha Police Department between April 15 and June 1. These will be distributed to children that are in scary or unfortunate situations. This year he is trying to hit a goal of 1,200 donations. Any monetary donations or new stuffed animals will go directly to Hunter Lee Hero’s to help reach his goal.
Donations can be sent to 5605 Sheridan Road Unit 513, Kenosha, WI 53140, or contact Melissa Peterson at 262-748-6896.
Flyer: Hunter Lee Hero’s (PDF)
Snap, Crackle & Pop! Literacy Night – May 2
-posted April 24, 2024
Kindergarten, first and second grade families are invited to join us for an evening filled with engaging literacy opportunities. Help your student grow as a reader in a “SNAP!” with resources and games to support learning at home. There will also be a BOGO sale at the book fair and a light meal will be provided.
- Snap, Crackle and Pop! Literacy Night
- Thursday, May 2
- 5:30-7 p.m.
- Pleasant Prairie Elementary School, 9208 Wilmot Road
Healthy, Happy & Active Families! – May 8
-posted April 24, 2024
Families are invited for an evening of healthy, family fun presented in both English and Spanish! Participants can try Latin dancing, sample healthy snacks, and will hear a presentation on nutrition. Free books will be provided to the first 40 families.
- Healthy, Happy and Active Families!
- Wednesday, May 8
- 6-7 p.m.
- Brass Community School, 6400 15th Ave.
Communications Academy Showcase – May 17
-posted April 24, 2024
Join us for Indian Trail鈥檚 13th Annual Communications Academy Senior Showcase on Friday, May 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Indian Trail auditorium. Graduating seniors will proudly display the best of individual skill, and evidence of personal, formal, and informal learning within the Communications Academy digital media program. Public welcome!
Summer Youth Trades Academy – June 24-28
-posted April 22, 2024
Are you looking to learn more about a career in the skilled trades? Try WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2024 Southeast Youth Summer Trades Academy this June. Come get exposure and explore the career options in the construction skilled trades! Registration, participation, and transportation are FREE; lunch will be provided.
- Visit trade halls and contractor facilities.
- Watch live demonstrations.
- Gain hands-on training experience.
- Learn about the apprenticeship process in union construction.
- Please register by June 14.
- Summer Youth Trades Academy flyer – English (PDF)
- Summer Youth Trades Academy flyer – Spanish (PDF)
Multi Agency Resource Fair – April 27
-posted April 19, 2024
- Applications for Energy Assistance and other programs will be provided by UMOS
- Come see what resources and on-site services may be available to you
- When: Saturday April 27, 2024, 9-11 a.m.
- Where: Redeemer Parkside Baptist Church, 2620 14th Place, Kenosha, WI 53140
- Multi Agency Resource Fair flyer – English
- Multi Agency Resource Fair flyer – Spanish
National Drug Take Back Day – April 27
-posted April 18, 2024
- Saturday, April 27, 2024
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Visit one of our safe and convenient sites to dispose of prescription and over-the counter (OTC) medications. Learn about the potential for abuse of medications, receive life-saving Narcan training and learn about behavioral health resources and services throughout Kenosha County.
- Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th Street, Bristol, WI (look for the highway sign)
- Kenosha Fire Station 6, 2615 14th Place Kenosha, WI
- Pleasant Prairie Police Department, 8600 Green Bay Road Pleasant Prairie, WI
- ELCA Outreach Center, 6218 26th Avenue Kenosha, WI
- National Drug Take Back Day flyer – English (PDF)
- National Drug Take Back Day flyer – Spanish (PDF)
Mathnasium – join us this summer
-posted April 18, 2024
- Epic Summer: Enjoy Mathnasium all summer. Schedule one-hour sessions anytime and get ready for the fall.
- Core 24: Get going with 24, one-hour sessions to be used anytime during the summer.
- Power 16: Avoid the summer slide with 16, one-hour sessions to be used anytime during the summer.
- Mathnasium flyer – English
- Mathnasium flyer – Spanish
Tri My Best Triathlon – Aug. 11
-posted April 18, 2024
A Triathlon for Children and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities
This is a 鈥榮wim/bike/run鈥 event for children (5 & up) and young adults with developmental disabilities including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, global delays, etc. ALL abilities are welcome, including those that may require the use of flotation devices, adapted bikes, walkers, power wheelchairs, and other assistive devices. All athletes will be paired up with volunteers to encourage, assist and ensure safety.
- Sunday, August 11, 2024
- Kenosha YMCA, 7101 53rd Street
- In Person and Virtual options
- Volunteers Needed
- Tri My Best flyer – English (PDF)
- Tri My Best flyer – Spanish (PDF)
Growing Gardeners with Farmer Stephanie – May 1
-posted April 17, 2024
Join Farmer Stephanie from Kenosha鈥檚 Funkin Farm for an evening of gardening fun! Families will learn simple gardening techniques and plant their very own 鈥渟alsa鈥 garden to take home. Registration is required and spots are limited!
- Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- 6:00 p.m.
- McKinley Elementary School, 5520 32nd Avenue
Pre-College Camps at UW-Parkside
-posted April 10, 2024
- UW-Parkside Professional and Continuing Education is pleased to announce our lineup of in-person, on-campus precollege camps this summer!
- Visit to learn more about and apply for scholarships, view full camp details, and register today!
- All camps (except for ACT Test Prep) are for ages 11-14
- UW-Parkside Summer Camps flyer – English (PDF)
- UW-Parkside Summer Camps flyer – Spanish (PDF)
- UW-Parkside ACT Online Test Prep flyer – English (PDF)
- UW-Parkside ACT Online Test Prep flyer – Spanish (PDF)
Families Branching Out Expo – April 27
-posted March 26, 2024
- Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th Street, Hwys 45 & 50, Bristol
- FREE hands-on activities for the whole family!
- Crafts and more!
- Indoor and outdoor fun
- Fire truck and sheriff’s K-9 unit
- Fun for everyone
- Families Branching Out flyer – English (PDF)
- Families Branching Out flyer – Spanish (PDF)
Honoring History events
-posted March 25, 2024
At the end of this school year, the 六合彩结果今期 will have six schools closing, one merging with another, and one changing locations. To honor their legacy in our community, the district will be celebrating the history of each of the buildings impacted prior to the end of the school year.
All current and past students, staff and families, as well as general community members, are invited to celebrate the history of each of these schools in various ways. Most events are open house style, allowing individuals to move freely throughout.
- Lincoln: Lincoln鈥檚 Legacy Celebrated
6729 18th Ave., Kenosha 53143
Thursday, April 18, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Washington: Heritage Homecoming
811 Washington Road, Kenosha 53140
Tuesday, April 30, from 5-6:30 PM - Dimensions: History Celebration Day
6218 25th Ave., Kenosha 53143
Friday, May 3, from 2-4 p.m. - Vernon: Farewell to Vernon: Proud to be a Cougar
8518 22nd Ave., Kenosha 53143
Friday, May 17, from 5-7 p.m. - EBSOLA CA: Wings of Legacy: EBSOLA Farewell Festival
2600 50th St., Kenosha 53140
Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - McKinley: McCubbies on the Move
5520 32nd Ave., Kenosha 53144
Thursday, May 23, from 5-6:30 p.m. - Stocker: Farewell to Stocker Celebration
6315 67th Ave., Kenosha 53142
Thursday, May 30, from 5-6:30 pm - Jefferson: Backyard Bash
1832 43rd St., Kenosha 53140
Friday, June 7, from 1:30-4 p.m.
Kenosha Boys Hoops Club Annual Golf Outing – June 15
-posted March 22, 2024
- Please join us for our first Kenosha Boys Hoops Club Annual Golf outing hosted by the Indian Trail boys鈥 basketball program! This event promises a delightful opportunity to kick off your summer with friends, a fun round of golf, and a steak dinner!
- All proceeds will assist in funding our Kenosha boys鈥 basketball youth development program, catering to boys between the ages of 9 and 14, along with our Indian Trail boys鈥 basketball program.
- KBHC Golf Outing Flyer (PDF)
Free Coloring Books from the Kenosha Fire Department
-posted March 22, 2024
The KFDiversity and Recruitment Committee invites elementary students to learn about becoming a professional firefighter through the exploration of these fun coloring books available in English and Spanish! Check them out and learn more about this rewarding career opportunity today.
Sylvan Learning Programs
-posted March 14, 2024
- Insight Assessment
- If your child鈥檚 grades seem okay, but you鈥檙e sensing something is off, trust your gut! It might be a signal that they鈥檙e missing critical foundational skills. It鈥檚 easy to miss when grades are no longer painting the full picture. A Sylvan Insight Assessment will tell you where your child really stands academically.
- Grades K – 8
- Insight Assessment flyer – English (PDF)
- Insight Assessment flyer – Spanish (PDF)
- Personalized Tutoring
- If your child鈥檚 grades have you worried, tutoring with Sylvan will get them on track and address any concerns.
- Personalized Tutoring flyer – English (PDF)
- Personalized Tutoring flyer – Spanish (PDF)
- ACT Test Prep & College Readiness Programs
- If you鈥檙e looking to help your teen feel confident on test day, manage the pressure and raise those crucial ACT scores, check out SylvanPrep for ACT!
- ACT Prep flyer – English (PDF)
- ACT Prep flyer – Spanish (PDF)
We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers
-posted Feb. 27, 2024
WE鈥橰E HIRING! Make an impact today and join our 六合彩结果今期 family by becoming a Substitute Teacher.
- DO YOU:
- Want to help students succeed?
- Have an associate or bachelor鈥檚 degree?
- Enjoy a flexible schedule?
- Apply today or contact subservices@kusd.edu for more information.
More information: Substitute Teacher flyer (PDF)
Early Head Start at KAC
-posted Jan. 29, 2024
Set the stage for your child’s learning journey before they enter school. You will receive:
- Learning though play
- Access to community resources
- Fun family activities
- Family goal setting and guidance
- All services are provided free of charge!
Learn more:
Girl Scouts
-posted Jan. 17, 2024
KTEC, Roosevelt, and Dimensions of Learning Daisy Troop
- A community Daisy Troop will meet at our Girl Scout property in Kenosha and any girl can join.
- For girls in K5 and 1st grade
- 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 2鈥3 p.m.
- Daisy Troop flyer (PDF)
FREE: Student and Family Assistance Program
-posted Nov. 13, 2023
To promote healthy homes, minds and families, as well as address mental health concerns, 六合彩结果今期 is proud to offer the Student and Family Assistance Program (SFAP) sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program of Advocate Aurora Health.
The SFAP offers counseling and problem-solving services in a variety of areas at聽no charge to all students and family members residing within the household. Help begins when a family member or legally responsible adult calls the program. This program is not designed to diagnose or treat individuals, but can help find appropriate supports if needed. LEARN MORE
Kenosha Public Museums
Kenosha Public Museum, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, and Civil War Museum
-posted Oct. 25, 2023
- We offer many paid and free activities for children, adults, and families all year round!
- 隆Ofrecemos muchas actividades gratuitas y de pago para ni帽os, adultos y familias durante todo el a帽o!
Connections: Planting Seeds of Hope
-posted Oct. 25, 2023
A support group for children and their trusted adults to meet others who are also experiencing grief.
- Third Thursday of Each Month, October through May
- 5pm – 7:45pm
- Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI
- To learn more and register, please email bereavement@hospicealliance.org or call 262-652-4400.
- Connections flyer – English (PDF)
- Connections flyer – Spanish (PDF)
AmeriCorps Seniors
-posted Oct. 12, 2023
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Mentoring
Get involved and make a positive difference in your community with RSVP Mentoring. Become a mentor and help guide students to improved academic achievement and support higher levels of social-emotional learning in as little as 1 hour a week. Consider joining today!
AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program volunteers help guide students to higher academic achievement. The Foster Grandparent program connects role models like you with young people in need. You will assist students from grades K-8 in subjects such as reading and writing and serve as a mentor to children going through difficult times. Enrich your life while enriching the lives of others by providing the kind of comfort and love that sets a child on a path to a successful future. Consider joining today!
Learn English at Gateway Technical College
-posted Aug. 22, 2023
Learn to read, write and speak English with Gateway鈥檚 ELL program. Our free ELL classes meet two days a week for six hours per week. You鈥檒l start with an orientation that helps instructors find the best starting place for you. You only pay for the cost of a textbook and workbook that you鈥檒l use the whole year. Classes are free to Wisconsin residents 18 years or older.