School District of Janesville, WI

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Friday MORNING Lights?If you happened to drive past Monterey Stadium between 4-7 a.m. today, you might have noticed the ...
09/18/2026

Friday MORNING Lights?

If you happened to drive past Monterey Stadium between 4-7 a.m. today, you might have noticed the stadium lights completely illuminated at a rather unusual time of day.

The reason? The crew of WKOW 27's "Wake Up Wisconsin" morning show was in town for a live presentation promoting tonight's Big Eight Conference football game between Joseph A. Craig High School and Middleton.

Dana Fulton, Jake Eichstaedt and Emma Hieptas were on hand to host interviews and share segments pertaining not only to the game but also to other aspects of life here in Janesville. Among the topics discussed were to the district's new Adapted Sports League, a tour of murals throughout the city, a talk with Edie Baran representing Rotary Botanical Gardens and performances by the Craig High Cheer Team.

Among the show's live guests were Craig High Spanish teacher and 1993 graduate Katy Nickols, who talked about her father, Stephen, being inducted into the school's Wall of Fame on Oct. 8. Jihan Bekiri, a member of Craig's Class of 2003, also will be inducted that day.

Also appearing were Craig football coach Joe Brannan and senior offensive lineman Chase Anderson-Garcia, Superintendent Mark Holzman and Janesville Youth Football President Adam Bunderson.

We want to thank WKOW for taking an interest in our district and for shining a light on the many wonderful things that make Janesville a special play to live!

Students in Kelly Korth's AVID class at Parker High School - Janesville, WI were up and moving Thursday, taking part in ...
09/18/2026

Students in Kelly Korth's AVID class at Parker High School - Janesville, WI were up and moving Thursday, taking part in a "Thinking Classroom" that has them working in groups on math task cards.

Participants started class by drawing cards to determine which group they would be part of. From there, they spent 10 minutes on a mini-quiz to test their knowledge and later hit the whiteboards as teams to formulate answers to various math queries.

AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is offered as an elective at both Parker and Joseph A. Craig High School and at all three SDJ middle schools. Its purpose is to prepare students in the academic middle (typically with a 2.0 to 3.5 GPA) for success in college and more rigorous coursework.

AVID uses the WICOR framework, which stands for:

-- Writing: Using writing as a tool to learn, process thoughts, and clarify complex ideas.
-- Inquiry: Asking deep, meaningful questions and practicing critical thinking instead of just memorizing facts.
-- Collaboration: Working in small peer groups to solve problems, discuss challenging topics, and build communication skills.
-- Organization: Maintaining systems like binders or digital planners to manage time, assignments, and resources.
-- Reading: Practicing critical reading and annotation strategies to improve overall comprehension.

"AVID represents one of our most powerful tools for ensuring every student — regardless of background — has a real path to post-secondary success," said Chris Medenwaldt, SDJ Director of Secondary Instruction. "The data we are seeing reinforces that this program is working, and that it is working for the students who need it most."

And that's great news, and another great option for our students who need it most!

Kindergarten students at Jefferson Elementary School were expecting reading time with Marshall Middle School School Reso...
09/17/2026

Kindergarten students at Jefferson Elementary School were expecting reading time with Marshall Middle School School Resource Officer Benny Rocha on Wednesday, but instead, they got a special visit from JPD Detective Jeff Winarski and K9 Officer Maui!

Maui is a 4-year-old English Yellow Lab who serves as an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) canine and emotional support dog for the Janesville Police Department. Det. Winarski explained to students how important Maui is to the department and how he does his job sniffing out electronic devices.

After the talk, students were invited to come up and interact with Maui, who was all about the pets and belly rubs. Hopefully, our students left with a better understanding of not only the tools our local police have at their disposal, but also that the police are here to protect and serve.

Thanks, SRO Rocha, Det. Winarski and K9 Maui for taking the time to visit our young students! It was a highly educational experience!

Your tax dollars are making a BIG DIFFERENCE in the lives of School District of Janesville students!In 2024, the communi...
09/17/2026

Your tax dollars are making a BIG DIFFERENCE in the lives of School District of Janesville students!

In 2024, the community approved a non-recurring operational referendum to help fund small class sizes at key grade levels, to attract and retain current staff, to invest in curriculum resources, to continue investments in classroom tech and infrastructure and to address risings costs of insurance, supplies and more.

As part of this process, the district is spending $57.8 million from that approved referendum to improve special education classrooms and auditoriums at both Joseph A. Craig High School and Parker High School - Janesville, WI, and to improve special education classrooms, ADA compliance facilities, lighting, windows, HVAC, bathrooms and more at Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Wilson Elementary, School District of Janesville and at the district's Educational Services Center.

Here are a few images of lighting and bathroom improvements at Jefferson Elementary and of special education facilities (classrooms/food prep/work stations) and the auditorium (lighting/carpet/tech equipment) at Parker High!

Your tax dollars DO make a difference in the lives of our students! Thank you!

Have what it takes to be an OUTSTANDING COACH!If so, the School District of Janesville has some great opportunities for ...
09/17/2026

Have what it takes to be an OUTSTANDING COACH!

If so, the School District of Janesville has some great opportunities for YOU!

The School District of Janesville is currently hiring for a variety of coaching positions throughout the district. And with outstanding retention rates for both non-certified (89.2%) and certified staff (94.3%), you can rest assured knowing you will be working with others who LOVE where they work and what they do!

Here are a few seasonal vacancies listed by position and location. Please be sure to check them out.

*COACHING OPPORTUNITIES
-- Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (two positions), Parker High School
-- Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach, Craig and Parker High Schools
-- Assistant Boys Soccer Coach, Parker High School
-- Assistant Boys Swim Coach, Craig High School
-- Assistant Cheer Coach, Craig High School
-- Assistant Football Coach (two positions), Parker High School
-- Asssitant Girls Basketball Coach, Parker High School
-- Assistant Softball Coach (two positions), Parker High School
-- Assistant Track Coach (shot and disc), Craig High School
-- Flag Football Coach, Edison Middle School
-- Tennis Coach, Marshall Middle School
Assistant Boys Basketball (FT) Math Teacher, Edison Middle School
To apply for seasonal positions within SDJ, access the WECAN web portal at https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3276 or email recruiting and onboarding specialist Wayne Boardman at [email protected].

So come JOIN OUR TEAM! We know you'll be glad you did!

*Positions listed here might be filled prior to posting on social media. Please visit https://bit.ly/4njj3UU for regular updates on new and existing positions.

Attention Students & Parents! 🚨Missing school this FRIDAY, SEPT. Sept. 18, is officially against the laws of math and ma...
09/16/2026

Attention Students & Parents! 🚨

Missing school this FRIDAY, SEPT. Sept. 18, is officially against the laws of math and magic. ✨

Here is why Third Friday Count Day is kind of a big deal:

Headcounts = High-Tech: Our state funding directly depends on how many smiling faces are in seats this exact Friday.

Fewer Absences = Better Stuff: Every student present helps secure resources for classroom tech, sports, the arts and more.

Easy Math: You + Your Desk = More cool resources for our schools.

So set those alarms extra loud, choose your best outfit tonight and let’s try to get 100% attendance this Friday!

🚀 Big things are happening for our Craftsman with Character students!Today kicked off their very first round of rotation...
09/16/2026

🚀 Big things are happening for our Craftsman with Character students!

Today kicked off their very first round of rotations, opening doors to real-world career opportunities right here in Janesville! 🛠️✨

Here is what this rotation journey looks like for our students:

🛠️ Hands-On Business Rotations: Working in small teams of 2–3, students will rotate through six local businesses to explore high-demand careers in manufacturing and the skilled trades.

🤝 Mentorship & Character Building: Alongside site visits, students participate in weekly classroom sessions led by local professionals, focusing on leadership, personal growth, and mentorship.

🎓 Post-Secondary Education Pathways: Students will spend time discovering local higher education and technical training options right here in our community to help map out their next steps after graduation.

💰 Practical Financial Literacy: To prepare for the real world, students will dedicate several days to mastering money management, learning practical skills like budgeting, saving, and financial planning for their future careers.

What an incredible way to show our students the thriving career paths waiting for them in their own backyard!

A massive thank you to our dedicated community partners for donating your time, resources, and wisdom to help shape our future workforce! 🙌💙

JP Cullen
Cotta LLC
Hesser Toyota
United Alloy
Accurate Machine Products
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 890
Forward Janesville
Stateline Manufacturing Alliance
Blackhawk Community Credit Union
Blackhawk Technical College
UW-Rock County

Show us those PEARLY WHITES!Yesterday and today, staff from the dental clinic at HealthNet of Rock County Inc. were savi...
09/16/2026

Show us those PEARLY WHITES!

Yesterday and today, staff from the dental clinic at HealthNet of Rock County Inc. were saving smiles at Monroe Elementary School by checking teeth and administering fluoride treatments and sealants for students.

(No dental techs were harmed in the making of this post).

The effort is part of the Wisconsin Seal a Smile program, a collaboration between the Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Delta Dental of Wisconsin. HealthNet dental staff visits each public and parochial school in Janesville 2-3 times per year to provide service.

These services are provided free for students at all schools in Janesville. Parents need only sign up to receive them. To do so, visit https://bit.ly/4d67jll

For more information on dental services available through HealthNet of Rock County, visit https://healthnet-rock.org/dental-clinic/

Have questions about the proposed operating referendum? Join us at an upcoming community meeting to learn more about the...
09/15/2026

Have questions about the proposed operating referendum?

Join us at an upcoming community meeting to learn more about the proposal, ask questions and hear directly from district leaders!

🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 30
🕐 5:30-7 p.m.
📍 Jefferson Elementary School, 1831 Mount Zion Ave.

🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 14
🕐 6-7:15 p.m.
📍 Edison Middle School, 1649 S. Chatham St.

Learn more about the referendum: https://www.janesville.k12.wi.us/referendum

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527 S Franklin Street
Janesville, WI
53548

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