Waterford Graded Schools

A Message from the District Administrator

Message from the District Administrator: Thank you for visiting our website! For those of you who are searching for a place for your children to grow, I believe you have found the right place. Those of you who have already been a part of our community know what a special place Waterford is. We have wonderful families, a beautiful setting, and great schools. These...

September Menus

To view the September Breakfast and Lunch Menus, please click on the links below. Both breakfast and lunch menus are also displayed on the Food Service tab of your school's website and from your school's mobile app. Fox River Breakfast Menu Fox River Lunch Menu Evergreen and Trailside Breakfast Menu Elementary Lunch Menu Woodfield Breakfast Menu ...

Aramark is Hiring!

Aramark, the food service vendor for the Waterford Graded School District, is now hiring for Food Service Workers.Please click here for more information on applying for this position....

Employment Opportunities

The Waterford Graded School District is seeking applicants for building care personnel. Please click here for more information on how to apply....

Highest Team Achievement

Congratulations to the WGSD 5th and 6th grade Math Olympiad Team on earning "Highest Team Achievement" in this year's contest. The WGSD team scored in the top 10% of over 6000 teams world-wide in order to earn this honor. Way to go Waterford!!!...

June Menus

To view the June Breakfast and Lunch Menus, please click on the links below. Both breakfast and lunch menus are also displayed on the Food Service tab of your school's website and from your school's mobile app. Fox River Breakfast Menu Fox River Lunch Menu Evergreen and Trailside Breakfast Menu Woodfield Breakfast Menu Elementary Lunch Menu...

Love, Inc. Student Assistance Programs

Attention WGSD families. Did you know that your child may qualify for new school supplies and/or shoes for the upcoming 2018-19 school year? Student eligibility guidelines must be met. For more information click here....

WGSD Request for Proposal for Janitorial/Custodial Services

Please click here to view the WGSD Request for Proposal for Janitorial/Custodial Services....

Road Construction Update

Alert - New Traffic Pattern! Due to safety concerns with the de-watering process on 1st St at Main, Elizabeth St. is now closed to traffic from 1st to 3rd until further notice. Drivers should use the posted detour using Hwy D through Rochester and then Hwy W. Only residents and businesses owners can enter Elizabeth St. Thank you for your cooperation!...

Racine County Special Needs Resource Fair

Please click here to get more information on the Racine County Special Needs Resource Fair being held on May 4th at Waterford union High School....

May Breakfast and Lunch Menus

To view the May Breakfast and Lunch Menus, please click on the links below. Both breakfast and lunch menus are also displayed on the Food Service tab of your school's website and from your school's mobile app. Fox River Breakfast Menu Fox River Lunch MenuEvergreen and Trailside BreakfastWoodfield Breakfast MenuElementary Lunch Menu...

Road Construction Information

Construction update as of April 24....

Mom's Day on Main

Please join the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce in celebrating Mother's Day. Please click here for more information on this event....

Waterford Special Education Cooperative Executive Committee Meeting

This is notice of the Waterford Special Education Cooperative Executive Committee Meeting for the following school districts: North Cape, Washington - Caldwell, Waterford Graded, and Waterford Union High School .Click here for more information. ...

Road Construction Information - Week of March 26

Week of March 26 Construction Detours and Road ClosurePlease be sure to check back periodically for updates....

April Menus

To view the April Breakfast and Lunch Menus, please click on the links below. Both breakfast and lunch menus are also displayed on the Food Service tab of your school's website and from your school's mobile app. April Elementary Breakfast Menu April Woodfield Breakfast Menu April Fox River Breakfast Menu April Elementary Lunch Menu April Fox River Lunch Menu...

Forward Testing

Our spring testing is right around the corner and it starts with the Wisconsin Forward Exam for grades 3-8. The testing window is from March 19th- May 4th. Each school decided on their own testing schedule within that window. If you know your child will be gone during this time, please let your child’s teacher and principal know. This way we can plan for make-up tests...

March Menus

To view the March Breakfast and Lunch Menus, please click on the links below. Both breakfast and lunch menus are also displayed on the Food Service tab of your school's website and from your school's mobile app. March Elementary Breakfast Menu March Woodfield Breakfast Menu March Fox River Breakfast Menu March Elementary Lunch Menu March Fox River Lunch Menu...

2018-2019 WGSD School Calendar

The Waterford Graded School District 2018-2019 School Calendar is now available....

2018 Racine County Special Needs Resource Fair

Racine County Special Needs Resource Fair...

February Menus

To view the February Breakfast and Lunch Menus, please click on the links below. Both breakfast and lunch menus are also displayed on the Food Service tab of your school's website and from your school's mobile app. February Elementary Breakfast Menu February Woodfield Breakfast Menu February Fox River Breakfast Menu February Elementary Lunch Menu February Fox R...

Child Developmental Screener

Free child developmental screener for any child from 2 1/2 to 5, not yet enrolled in K4 or K5.Click here for more information....

2018-2019 4K Registration

The 2017-2018 school year is well underway, and it is time for us to think ahead to the 2018-2019 school year and NEW 4k students. On Tuesday, February 6th and Thursday, February 8th from 11am-6pm the Waterford Graded School District will be hosting enrollment at Evergreen, Trailside or Woodfield Elementary. There are two 4K sessions daily: 8:35 am - 11:30 am 12:30pm...

Waterford Recreation Department Adult Classes

Waterford Recreation Department Adult classes. Total Body SculptMonday & Wednesday, 4:30-5:15 p.m.$49.00 for 14 classes Woodfield School InsanityTuesday & Thursday, 5:15 - 6:05 a.m.$49.00 for 14 classes Woodfield School YogaTuesday Nights, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.$45.00 for 6 classes Trailside School 50+ Recreation Sports - Coed VolleyballWednesday Nights, 6:00-8:00 p.m....

January Lunch Menus

To view the January Lunch Menus, please click on the links below. Lunch menus are also displayed on the Food Service tab of your school's website and from your school's mobile app. January Elementary Breakfast January Fox River Breakfast January Woodfield Breakfast January Fox River Lunch January Elementary Lunch...

WGSD Hour of Code

Check out how we celebrated the worldwide Hour of Code at WGSD schools! ...

December Lunch Menus

To view the December Lunch Menus, please click on the links below. Lunch menus are also displayed on the Food Service tab of your school's website and from your school's mobile app. December Evergreen and Trailside Breakfast December Woodfield Breakfast December Elementary Lunch December Fox River Breakfast December Fox River Lunch ...

December 2017 WGSD Library News Winter 2017

December 2017 WGSD Library News Winter 2017...

December 2017 TaG News

December 2017 TaG News...

December 2017 WGSD Music Schedule

December 2017 WGSD Music Schedule...

December 2017 Waterford Public Library Schedule

December 2017 Waterford Public Library Schedule...

December 2017 Waterford Public Library Schedule

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November 2017 Waterford Public Library Schedule

November 2017 Waterford Public Library Schedule...

November 2017 WGSD Music Schedule

November WGSD Music Schedule...

November 2017 Recreation Dept.

November 2017 Rec Dept Info...

November 2017 Curriculum Corner

November 2017 Curriculum Corner...

November Lunch Menus

To view the November Lunch Menus, please click on the links below. Lunch menus are also displayed on the Food Service tab of your school's website and from your school's mobile app. Elementary Breakfast Menu Elementary Lunch Menu Middle School Breakfast Menu Middle School Lunch Menu...

Waterford Recreation Department Adult classes!

Don't Delay - Register Now! Total Body SculptMonday & Wednesday, 4:30-5:15 p.m.$49.00 for 14 classes Trailside School (Nov/Dec) / Woodfield School (Jan/Feb) InsanityTuesday & Thursday, 5:15 - 6:05 a.m.$49.00 for 14 classes Woodfield School YogaTuesday Nights, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.$45.00 for 6 classes Trailside School 50+ Recreation Sports - Coed VolleyballWednesday Nig...

WGSD EdCamp for Teachers

On Friday, October 13, as part of our professional development learning, teachers participated in an EdCamp model of Learning. According to the EdCamp Foundation, “Edcamp strives to bring teachers together to talk about the things that matter most to them: their interests, passions, and questions. Teachers who attend Edcamp can choose to lead sessions on those things ...

October Curriculum Corner

Click here to see October happenings in Curriculum Corner...

October Recreation Schedule

Click here to see Recreation Class Schedules...

October WGSD Music Dept. Schedule

Click here to see WGSD Music Schedule for October and November...

October Waterford Public Library Schedule

Click here to see October schedule...

October Tag Update

Click here to see informational flyer from TaG group...

Fall WGSD Library News

Click here for WGSD Library News ...

Super Hero Class

Is your child super excited about super hero's? If so, then this is the camp for them. We will be spending time visiting with our heroes in real life and how you can be a hero at school and at home. This camp will include a story, a related activity and physical games and skills. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of time to save the planet! Children are encouraged to ...

Body and Soul Yoga

Tuesday 5:30-6:15 p.m. Starts Oct 3rd Sign up at your first class... Nourish your mind, body and spirit! Discover techniques to relieve stress and muscular tension, while gaining flexibility, strength, and relaxation through yoga postures and breath work. All Level class, we will help you feel refreshed and balanced. Instructor: Kayleigh Kitzman, Seasoned Yoga ...

October Lunch Menus

To view the October Lunch Menus, please click on the links below. Lunch menus are also displayed on the Food Service tab of your school's website and from your school's mobile app. Elementary Breakfast Menu Elementary Lunch Menu Middle School Breakfast Menu Middle School Lunch Menu ...

Civil War Charity Football Game Oct. 10, 2017

Click here for details...

Child Find 2017

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September Lunch Menus

To view the September Lunch Menus, please click on the links below. Lunch menus are also displayed on the Food Service tab of your school's website and from your school's mobile app.Elementary Breakfast MenuElementary Lunch MenuMiddle School Breakfast MenuMiddle School Lunch Menu...

Total Body Sculpt

Ladies come join us... Total Body Sculpt classes start in September on Monday and Wednesday night at Woodfield School with the Waterford Recreation Department. * Class starts promptly at 4:30 p.m. (4:30 - 5:15 p.m.) * Bring a water bottle, mat, & (2) 2lb - 5lb dumbells Attend the 1st class at no charge. If you know of others that may be interested in the class ...

Co-ed Insanity Classes...come join us

Co-ed Insanity Classes...come join us Insanity is a total body workout that requires no equipment. This revolutionary cardio-based total body conditioning program is based on the principles of MAX Interval Training. Using your own body weight for resistance will result in more calories burned, faster results, and a more efficient metabolism. Your instructor will ...

Adult Men's Basketball at Fox River Gym

Adult Men's Basketball at Fox River Gym When: Every Wednesday Nights, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Fox River Middle School Cost: $2 for Walk In’s each night Coordinator: Paul Schimelfenyg View our website for a complete list of all adult programs available. Thanks and see you all in class. Waterford Recreation Department...

Waterford Recreation Soccer and Flag Football

The Waterford Recreation Soccer and Flag Football Games are starting this Saturday, September 16 (See website for game times) Location: Evergreen Soccer and Football Fields Please park in the Evergreen or Fox River parking lots....

2017-2018 Fox River School Supply Lists

2017-2018 School Supply Lists for Fox River Middle School are now available. Click here to access a printable copyfor your back to school shopping! Fox River Supply List...

2017-2018 Evergreen School Supply Lists

2017-2018 School Supply Lists for Evergreen Elementary are now available. Please click on the links below to get a printable copy for your back to school shopping! Evergreen 4K - Grade 4 Grade Supply List Evergreen 4K Supplies Evergreen Grade 5 & 6 Supply Lists ...

2017-2018 Woodfield School Supply Lists

2017-2018 School Supply Lists for Woodfield Elementary are now available. Please click on the links below to get a printable copy for your back to school shopping! Woodfield 4K List Woodfield Kindergarten List Woodfield Grade 1 List Woodfield Grade 2 List Woodfield Grade 3 List Woodfield Grade 4 List Woodfield Grade 5 List Woodfield Grade 6 List ...

2017-2018 Trailside School Supply LIsts

2017-2018 School Supply Lists for Evergreen Elementary are now available. Please click on the links below to get a printable copy for your back to school shopping! Trailside 4K List Trailside Kindergarten List Trailside Grade 1 List Trailside Grade 2 List Trailside Grade 3 List Trailside Grade 4 List Trailside Grade 5 List Trailside Grade 6 List ...

WGSD Recreation September Schedule

Click here for the September 2017 Recreation Flyer for Fall Programs....

Waterford Public Library September 2017 Events for Families

Mother Goose Playgroup Monday, September 11 at 9:30am This nursery rhyme playgroup session is geared for ages infant to 5. Nursery rhymes and activities will be paired with a socialization time for children and parents. No registration required. Little Bookworms Class Thursdays, September 14 & 21 at 9:30am This class is for children 4 and under (with thei...

Upcoming community listening sessions

WGSD is hosting several community listening sessions in the coming weeks. The primary goal of these community listening sessions is to get feedback on options for changes to Fox River Middle School. We look forward to hearing your input!...

Soccer and Flag Football Teams are now forming...

Register today with the Waterford Recreation Department Co-ed Fall Soccer: Deadline August 25 1 night a week practice, Training Camp and Saturday Soccer Games: Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14 & 21(Game time determined after final enrollment numbers are in) Location: Evergreen Soccer FieldsCost: U5 - U8 = $58 U9 - U14 = $68 Co-ed Fall Flag Football: Deadline August ...

Employment Opportunities

Aramark Corporation the food service provider for the Waterford School District is accepting applications for substitute food service workers. Individuals should be available to work at any location. Starting pay is $8.50 per hour. If you are interested please go http://www.aramark.com to apply....

First Day of School Reminder

First Day of School for 5K- Grade 8 is September 5, 2017.First Day of School for 4K is September 6, 2017. ...

Annual Notice Regarding Homeless Children

Please click here to read the entire text of the McKinney-Vento Act regarding Homeless Children....

Save the Date.. for this year's testing!

Each year, standardized tests and other assessments are given to students within various grades in an effort to track student progress and provide parents with information about student achievement. The specific tests have “testing windows”, a time period in which students must complete the tests (listed below). Specific assessment test dates will be announced by you...

School Attire 2017-18

During the summer months, parents will be shopping for fall school clothing. With this in mind, people are reminded that Evergreen, Trailside, Woodfield and Fox River schools have a dress code that should be considered when making school clothing purchases. Clothing that causes a concern for safety or disruption is not permitted. Note the following code: 1. In warm...

School and Building Information

Elementary Students are routinely expected to arrive at all 4K-6 buildings at 8:20 AM with the start of the school day beginning at 8:35 AM. Students are marked tardy for the first ten minutes late to school and absent for the first hour if they arrive after that. Elementary school ends at 3:35 PM. All students are expected to be in school for the full school day. ...

In-Service Days and Early Release Schedules:

In-Service days are teacher-training days that are held prior to school starting, during the school year, and at the end of the school year. This is an opportunity to bring in consultants, experts in specific fields of training, and for staff members to work together on such topics as grading, report cards, textbook adoptions, curriculum writing, and so on. This year...

Hot Lunch Program

The Waterford Graded School District will contract with Aramark this year to provide food management services for the 2016-17 school year. Each student is issued a personalized identification number (PIN) that he/she uses to access a computerized lunch account. Lunch prices for the 2017-18 school year will be: 5K-6 is $2.70 (only one price for elementary grades) an...

Designated School Drop Off and Pick Up Areas

There are designated traffic patterns and rules for dropping off/picking up students at each school building. The 4K-6 buildings’ circular driveways are provided for your convenience and for student safety. These one-way circular drives are not designed for parking. “No Parking” signs are posted. Parents may not park in the circular driveway to drop things off, run...

Bus Transportation

Buses will run their routes and schedules starting September 5th. Students living within one mile of their school building walk to school. All other students will be picked up as per the posted bus schedules available at the Fox River Back to School Days August 9th and 14th and Elementary Open Houses on August 30th. Transportation concerns should be reported directl...

Procedure for First Day of School ~ September 5th

Elementary Buildings (K5-6): On September 5th, the Evergreen, Trailside and Woodfield doors will open at 8:20 AM and all 5K-6 students should report to their homerooms. Class lists will be posted outside of each teacher’s room. Students without an assigned classroom should report to the office. Parents may accompany students to their classroom on September 5th.4K s...

Parent/Student Open Houses/Orientations:

Open House for parents and students has been scheduled for the Evergreen, Trailside and Woodfield (4K-6 Grades) schools on August 30th from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. (An additional Open House for 4K only is scheduled for Sept. 5th from 8:35 AM - 3:45 PM.) The 7th and 8th grade Back to School Days (formerly Forms and Fees Days) will be held August 9th from 9 AM to 3 PM and Augus...

Registrations Not Completed

Any students that did not complete registration information online during the month of July, or new and returning students, should register in-person at their Elementary attendance area building on August 16th from 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM and Fox River Middle School August 9th from 9:00 AM—3:00 PM (during Back to School Day). Also, if there are parents that registere...

WGSD Attendance Policy & Procedures

Waterford Graded School District is responsible for enforcing the compulsory school attendance law of the state of Wisconsin (118.15) and for properly recording student attendance and maintaining student records. Waterford Graded School District is dedicated to the academic achievement and success for all students. Regular school attendance is an integral part of that...

Tips for Navigating our New Website

Our new website is here! To help you find the information you want and need, here are a few tips and tricks! The main part of the district homepage and each school's homepage is the News, Events, and Live Feed Areas.News will be articles about district and school happenings. District News will include articles, like those that previously were a part of the district...

Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICYIt is the policy of the Waterford Graded School District Jt. #1 that no person shall, on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, facility, activity and employment. The school dis...

WGSD Summer Rec Dept Programs

Please see the linked flyer which highlights some of the programming available through the Recreation Department this summer.WGSD Recreation Department July Offering...

Waterford Public Library ~ July News

The Waterford Library will be CLOSED Monday, July 3rd & Tuesday, July 4th. Library Letterboxing Continues Available through August 31 Letterboxing is a scavenger hunt where you follow a set of clues that leads to a “letterbox”. Inside the box is a notebook for you to document your success and a prize! The clues can be found in your summer reading packet or at t...

2017-18 WGSD Music Events & Performance Schedule

Please click this link to view the 2017-2018 WGSD Music Events and Performance Tentative First Semester Schedule. ...

Happy Retirement!

Best Wishes to Waterford Graded School District Staff retiring this school year: Administrators Darlene Markle, Principal at Fox River Middle School Mrs. Markle joined the Waterford Graded School District in 1976 has a Physical Education Teacher. In 1998 she accepted the position of Dean of Students. She has been Principal of Fox River Middle School sinc...

Dress Code Reminder

During the summer months, parents will be shopping for fall school clothing. With this in mind, people are reminded that Evergreen, Trailside, Woodfield and Fox River schools have a dress code that should be considered when making school clothing purchases. Clothing that causes a concern for safety or disruption is not permitted. Note the following code: 1. In warm...

2017-18 Registration Information

Registration for returning students for the 2017-18 school year will be again done online. Parents will complete the registration which will be done through Family Access. You will have access to register your child online beginning August 1st. If you are new to the district, do not have access to the internet or need additional help, there will be a date available ...

Camp Invention ~ June 19-23

Camp Invention will be in Waterford at Woodfield Elementary starting June 19 - 23. Click here to read more about this awesome summer program for children!Camp Invention Summer 2017 Flyer...

Public Library News

Summer Reading Program 2017 Build a Better World at Waterford Public Library The Summer Reading Program registration begins on Friday, June 9. Registration will continue throughout the month of June. Please watch our website for more details. Watch the library’s online calendar for class information. Volunteer Luncheon Friday, June 9 at 12:00pm Tweens and t...

WGSD Recreation Department

The Waterford Recreation Department offers enrichment, recreation, and fitness programs for all ages and interests. We look forward to having you and your family join us this summer in our programs. As a partner with the Waterford Graded School system we have embraced and incorporated the mission of the district into our programming and philosophy. ...

Student Immunization Law

Now is the time to start thinking about immunizations for fall. Please refer to this handout (https://drive.google.com/file/...) to make sure your child is up to date. You can call your family physician, local health department (262-898-4460) or me (262-424-2868) if you have any questions. **Please note the requirements for 6th grade. If you child is in 5th grade cu...

Nurse's Notes

Meningitis Information in Schools 2005 Wisconsin Act 221 requires that each school district provide the parents/guardians of students enrolled in grades 6 to 12 with information about meningococcal disease. Meningococcal disease is a rare, but potentially deadly, bacterial infection that can take the form of meningitis (an inflammation of the membrane surrounding the...

Coach Sloth Author Visit…

On Friday, May 19th Coach Sloth visited Trailside, Evergreen, and Woodfield elementary schools to talk about his book, “Hank the Bully”. He invited students up to participate in a skit about how to respond, and stop bullying. Coach Sloth also gave an inspiring talk about how he became an author. He brought his first “sloppy copy” draft to show that his first writing...

May TAG Update

Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schools Throughout the 2016-2017 school year, over 40 Waterford Graded math students in grades 5-8 had the opportunity to participate in the Math Olympiad for Elementary Schools competition. This monthly problem solving contest allowed our students to compete against almost 90,000 participants from over 30 different countri...

Summer Band is Almost Here!

Many new classes are available. Don't miss the opportunity to join friends, meet new friends, and play in the Fourth of July Celebration Band! Many class electives are available and lessons are offered on all instruments. The information is posted on the band website and also has been sent home with the 5th, 6th, and 7th grade band students. Please click on link (or co...

May Lunch Menus

Here are the lunch menu's for the month of May. Elementary Breakfast Menu Fox River Breakfast Menu Elementary Lunch Menu Fox River Lunch Menu ...

Armed Forces Day - May 20, 2017

Armed Forces Day is celebrated each year on the third Saturday in May (May 20, 2017). On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. Prior to the creation of that day, the Army, Navy and Air Force each held their own celebration. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one dep...

Public Library News - May

Little Bookworms is at 9:30am for children 4 and under (with their caregivers). Sign language, stories, finger plays, and songs are included in the 20 minute sessions. Thursday, May 4. No registration is required. Preschool Workshop – Preschool Workshop is offered to all children 5 and under. These interactive, hands-on sessions will focus on science, music and moveme...

Cinco de Mayo - May 5th

Cinco de Mayo, ( Spanish: “Fifth of May”), also known as the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. When in 1861 Mexico declared a temporary moratorium on the repayment of foreign debts, English, Spanish, and French troops invaded th...

Recreation Department - Summer Programs

The Waterford Recreation Department offers enrichment, recreation, and fitnessprograms for all ages and interests. We look forward to having you and your family join us this summer in our programs. www.waterford.k12.wi.us/recrea... As a partner with the Waterford Graded School system we have embraced and incorporated the mission of the district into our programming ...

4K/5K Registration

If you child turns 4 on or by September 1, 2017, or turns 5 on or before September 1, 2017 and did not attend our 4K Program for 2016-17, he or she is eligible to enroll in Waterford Graded School District’s 4K or 5K Program for the 2017-2018 School Year! Please Register your child at your 4K—6th Grade Attendance Elementary School - see below. Please bring yo...

School Lunch & Breakfast Menu for May

Click on a menu below:Lunch Elementary Lunch Menu - MayMiddle School Lunch Menu - MayBreakfastElementary Breakfast Menu - MayMiddle School Breakfast Menu - May...

Notification on the Pupil Nondiscrimination Report

The Waterford Graded School District is completing a five-year self assessment on pupil nondiscrimination. Parents, students and community members are invited to view the self-assessment report and to provide input on perceptions about the equitable treatment and opportunities for students within the district. The report will be available in the district office, 819 W....

2017-2018 District Calendar Now Available

Click here to view the 2017-2018 District School Calendar...

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