I want to take a moment to acknowledge the failed operational referendum and the impacts of reducing the district's budget by approximately 4 million dollars for the 2026-27 school year will have on the high school.

At the board meeting on Thursday, April 9th, the following high school positions were preliminarily approved to be reduced/eliminated beginning for the 2026-27 school year:

The staffing reductions are not a reflection of the value, talent, or commitment of the individuals who may be affected. They reflect the financial constraints we are navigating as a result of the failed operational referendum.  

In addition, other impacts include a district-wide salary freeze and reduction of building and department budgets. Additional positions are being eliminated or reduced at each building to total a reduction of approx. 24 staff members.

This large reduction in staffing creates uncertainty for everyone, including those who may be directly impacted and those who will remain. In addition, students may have questions regarding their classes for next year. Beginning next week, we will begin to create the matrix schedule for next year now that we have our budget numbers for next year. We will communicate updates regarding next year's schedule and course offerings as we adjust accordingly.

Here are links to the board meeting last night - 1st Board Meeting and 2nd Meeting (after closed session). 

Lastly, as a school and community, even in challenging moments, we lead and move forward. Our students and community look to us to provide a high-quality education, even with the reduction of 4 million to our budget next year. We are dedicated, resilient, and deeply committed to students and education.

Respectfully,

Stacey Kuehn

Principal

East Troy High School

East Troy High School Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) had a very successful State Leadership Conference held in the Dells on Wednesday through Friday this week! Students competed, attended incredible breakout sessions, explored the HOSA Expo full of colleges and health care businesses, and formed lifelong bonds. 

Out of the thousands of students in attendance, East Troy walked away with FOUR students qualifying for the International Leadership Conference!!

Congratulations to all of the East Troy students that put in the time and effort HOSA required! 

3/31- Last day to purchase ads for grads in the yearbook. See attached flyer for more information or order your ad here- Ads for Grads

5/3- East Troy All Sports Booster Club Senior Athletic Awards Picnic- By invitation only

5/6- Senior awards night- By invitation only. Invitations will be sent out mid April.

5/16- Senior Class trip to Six Flags Grad Night- cost is $50 and tickets will be sold after spring break

5/26-27- Final Exams

5/27 Seniors last day

5/27 Senior Sunset 6:30-8:30 pm

5/29- Graduation Practice 8:30am-9:30am

5/31- Graduation 1pm Culvers Court (Main Gym). Doors open at noon, graduates must be here before 12:30

If Seniors have unpaid fees, those will need to be paid, or payment arrangements made before graduation practice. Reach out to Mrs. Kuehn with any questions.

The Class of 2026 Senior Trip will be to the Six Flags' GradNite event on Saturday, May 16th. This is a night event (9:30 PM--3 AM) so we will be leaving the school at about 8:00 PM on 5/16 and returning back to the school at about 4:30 AM (no later than 5:00 AM) on 5/17.

Ticket cost will be $50. Exact change is preferred or checks should be made out to East Troy High School.

Class of 2026 Officers will be selling tickets after Spring Break during resource Monday, April 13th--Friday, April 17th. They will be going around to Senior resources directly. If you are not in the school during resource and need to purchase your ticket at a different time, you can do this directly from Mrs. Puestow at a different time. Seniors must purchase a ticket by Friday, April 17th if they want to attend the Class of 2026 Senior Trip.

If you have any questions or have any concerns about paying for the event, please contact Leah Puestow (puelea@easttroy.k12.wi.us) to discuss!

If your student needs to miss school for any reason, you can now let us know through Skyward Family Access! No need to call the office anymore, simply do it online. Please see the directions below and reach out if you have any questions.

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Most games will be available online via Huddle or, if away, sometimes YouTube.