March 6 - End of Trimester 2
March 13 - Super Dee Duper Night 6-8pm
March 22 - Band O Rama - 2pm @ETHS
March 30 - April 6 - Spring Break
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- REMINDER: Please do not drop off or pickup students on Graydon Avenue. Not only is this unsafe for our students, it slows down the traffic flow. Our new parking lot allows the drop off of students in a timely manner and should be utilized. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
- We have had several students arrive at school as early as 6:30am. Please remember that we cannot provide supervision for those students. Our doors open at 7:25am, which is when supervision is available.
- Students that stay after for the fitness center should not leave the building after school and need to be picked up promptly at 4:30 pm.
- If the weather is below 32 degrees, students must wear a coat to go outside during lunch. Boots are required if they want to leave the blacktop.
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Parents,
There’s no other school like your school. And there’s never going to be another yearbook like this one. Get your copy and keep the stories of this year alive forever. Purchase today! Please order before February 28th to guarantee you will get a book.
Ready to order your yearbook? See the attached instructions to pay for your yearbook online. Did you purchase a yearbook during online registration in the fall? Check your Skyward account to be sure, so you don't miss out!
Thank you,
Your Yearbook Staff
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Get ready for one of our favorite middle school traditions! Our Annual Super Dee Duper Night will take place on Friday, March 13th from 6:00–8:00 PM. Students can look forward to a fun-filled evening with friends, activities, and great memories.
Admission: $5 (cash only)
Concessions will be available
Important Reminder: Once students are checked in, they are expected to remain at the event until 8:00 PM. If a student needs to leave early, a parent/guardian must come in to check them out.
We’re excited to host another Super Dee Duper Night and hope to see many of our students there!
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If your student needs to be picked up due to illness or injury, please make every effort to have them picked up within 30 minutes.
If your student is absent from school due to a medical appointment, please provide a note from the medical provider to have the absence medically excused.
Please report the following to your child's school:
- Head lice
- Chicken Pox
- Mumps/Measles
- Covid 19
- RSV
- Influenza
- Any other communicable illness
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We are excited to announce an optional book club open to all 7th and 8th grade students! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to dive into rekindle their love of reading in a fun, low-pressure setting, while connecting with peers across grade levels.
Students will choose their suspense or dystopian book from a preselected list of titles, perfect for readers who enjoy edge-of-your-seat storytelling and thought-provoking worlds. Book club will take place during WIN time, so there is no need to worry about it conflicting with other commitments outside of school.
Book selection will kick off the first week of March, so be on the lookout for the book list and more details coming soon. We would love to see your reader get involved!
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This year is a big year for music in East Troy - we are hosting our area's Solo & Ensemble Festival on March 14! For those of you unfamiliar, Solo & Ensemble Festival is an opportunity for student musicians to prepare and perform solos and small ensembles (duets, trios, etc.) for qualified judges, after which they will receive a score and constructive feedback. To help make this event run smoothly, we are looking for parent/community volunteers to help out! There are plenty of ways to contribute, from donating supplies for our concessions stand to acting as a room monitor and keeping each site moving on time. Also, please consider coming to our next Music Booster meeting on Wednesday, March 4th.
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8th graders used PVC, mousetraps, paint stir sticks, and a lot of recycled wood and hardware to build their catapults this year! The 8th graders made some excellent contraptions to demonstrate potential and kinetic energy. |
Our 6th grade science wall full of Geological Time Scale brochures! |
8th Grade ELA just finished reading Frankenstein. In this unit, students explored Mary Shelley's classic novel through the lens of both literature and science. They examined how Shelley weaves real scientific ideas of her time into a compelling story about creation, responsibility, and what it means to be human. Students analyzed the novel's themes — including the ethics of scientific discovery and the consequences of playing with the forces of nature — while also developing their reading and writing skills. Through discussion and written work, students considered big questions that remain relevant today: How far should science go? What responsibilities do creators have for what they bring into the world?
7th Grade ELA is wrapping up their Brain Science unit in Amplify ELA. In this unit, students learned about the fascinating world of neuroscience through a blend of informational texts and engaging science content. They read and analyzed articles about how the brain works, including how it develops, processes information, and responds to experiences. One highlight was learning about the remarkable case of Phineas Gage, a 19th century railroad worker whose personality changed dramatically after a rod passed through his skull — a story that helped scientists unlock important discoveries about how different parts of the brain control behavior and emotion. Students also dove into the science of the teenage brain, learning about how and why the adolescent brain is still developing and how that affects decision-making and behavior. They practiced key reading skills such as identifying central ideas, analyzing text structure, and evaluating how authors use evidence to support their claims. They also sharpened their writing skills by crafting evidence-based responses that connected science concepts to their reading. Throughout the unit, students came away with a deeper understanding of their own minds and how the brain shapes the way we think, learn, and grow.
6th Grade ELA enjoyed presenting their G.O.A.T. projects to students at Little Prairie and Prairie View as well as parents and special visitors. Student chose their Greatest of All Time. Many students chose famous people others chose favorite sports or food! They practiced their research skills to gather information and critical thinking to determine the author's credibility. They created visuals for their audience and practiced their speeches to tell everyone why their topic was the G.O.A.T.
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Miscellaneous Information |
The fine arts are alive and well in the ET Community Schools and in celebration, the MS Library is highlighting books with music and art themes.
Students might be interested in reading the nonfiction, award-winning book, The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day. It explains how the painting by Leonardo da Vinci was stolen from the Louvre in 1911 and how this masterpiece should never have existed at all.
Or, can you imagine growing up as a conservative kid with a full ride scholarship to college just to find out that your father is a punk rock legend? Born to Rock by Gordon Korman will keep students reading past the major twist and all the way to a great ending.
Whichever your student prefers, we have much to offer for fostering your students’ love of music and art!
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The Fitness Center at ETMS will be open Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays starting September 8th. Middle school students looking to work out after school should stay at the middle school. |
We kindly ask that parents and guardians schedule a meeting in advance when wishing to speak with a staff member. Our staff have full schedules throughout the day, and unannounced visits can be difficult to accommodate.
We absolutely understand that emergencies can arise, and in those cases, we will do our best to assist right away. However, for all other matters, please reach out by phone or email to set up a meeting time. This helps ensure that staff can give you their full attention and that your concerns are addressed effectively.
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us maintain a productive and respectful environment for both staff and students.
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If you need to pick up your student for any reason during the school day please follow the steps below:
- Call the office ahead of time so we can have your student ready when you arrive.
- Pull up to door 2 using the bus drive if during the school day
- Press buzzer inside of door 2 to be let into the building
- Come directly to the office to wait for your student. (No adults are allowed to walk through the building during school hours without going through our Raptor system first)
- Sign student out and exit the building
Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we ensure that our students are safe and leaving with the appropriate individuals.
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Adam Trindl, Principal
(262) 642-6740 x4222
triada@easttroy.k12.wi.us
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Jessie Smith, Dean of Students
(262) 642-6740 x4245
smijes@easttroy.k12.wi.us
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(262) 642-6740 - Main Office
3143 Graydon Avenue
East Troy, WI 53129
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