Our Story

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WI Forward 8th Grade Math:
Increasing: 2025–26 59.5% & 2023–24 45.7%

programs

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MultilingualSDW Multilingual Education supports over 2,000 learners across 37 home languages by leveraging language as an asset for integrated academic success.Click to Learn More
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Waukesha FEMADEFEMADE empowers young women in STEM through hands-on workshops, Q&As, and tours—helping them discover careers, build supportive networks, and gain confidence to achieve their dreamClick to Learn More
Three students collaborate at a workbench; a male using a drill, a girl with a white shirt, and another male. Behind them is a room with tools and shelves.
Waukesha MADEWaukesha MADE is a School District of Waukesha partnership designed to help students discover rewarding career pathways in Manufacturing, Automotive, Design, and Engineering.Click to Learn More
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AVIDAVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, a national college readiness program in K-12 schools that helps students develop skills to prepare for college and beyond.Click to Learn More
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Dual LanguageThe SDW Dual Language Bilingual Immersion Program welcomes learners from all language experiences to the opportunity to become bilingual and biliterate in both English and Spanish.Click to Learn More
A Student Doing an Activity with the Early Learning Program
Early LearningThe School District of Waukesha 4K "Future 4 Waukesha" program is both community and school based. Click to Learn More
Two children work on paper and crayons at a table. One child wears a black shirt, the other a camouflage jacket.
MultilingualSDW Multilingual Education supports over 2,000 learners across 37 home languages by leveraging language as an asset for integrated academic success.Click to Learn More
A person in a welding mask is welding metal, producing sparks. They wear gloves and a denim jacket.
Waukesha FEMADEFEMADE empowers young women in STEM through hands-on workshops, Q&As, and tours—helping them discover careers, build supportive networks, and gain confidence to achieve their dreamClick to Learn More
Three students collaborate at a workbench; a male using a drill, a girl with a white shirt, and another male. Behind them is a room with tools and shelves.
Waukesha MADEWaukesha MADE is a School District of Waukesha partnership designed to help students discover rewarding career pathways in Manufacturing, Automotive, Design, and Engineering.Click to Learn More
A group of people in caps and gowns are gathered in a large indoor venue, facing a large audience.
AVIDAVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, a national college readiness program in K-12 schools that helps students develop skills to prepare for college and beyond.Click to Learn More
A woman on a stage gives an award to a man while others watch, some holding certificates.
Dual LanguageThe SDW Dual Language Bilingual Immersion Program welcomes learners from all language experiences to the opportunity to become bilingual and biliterate in both English and Spanish.Click to Learn More
A Student Doing an Activity with the Early Learning Program
Early LearningThe School District of Waukesha 4K "Future 4 Waukesha" program is both community and school based. Click to Learn More

Bright Lights & Recognition

We were proud to recognize John beck and Bekah Faas at our recent board meeting for stepping into their new roles. Congratulations and thank you!
Welcome, John Beck & Bekah Faas!
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Watch Recognition Here