School District of Janesville
Recent News About School District of Janesville
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School District of Janesville opens kindergarten enrollment appointments for 2025-26
Enrollment appointments are now open for children eligible to begin kindergarten in the School District of Janesville (SDJ) for the 2025-26 school year.
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Enrollment continues for Janesville's Preschool 4-year-old Kindergarten program
The School District of Janesville (SDJ) is continuing to accept enrollments for its Preschool 4 Janesville (P4J) program for the 2025-26 school year.
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Rachel Bynum selected as principal for Lincoln Elementary School in Janesville
The Board of Education for the School District of Janesville has approved the hiring of Rachel Bynum as the new Principal for Lincoln Elementary School.
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School District of Janesville opens enrollment for Summer School 2025
The School District of Janesville has announced the opening of online account creation for the Summer School programs.
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Janesville offers early kindergarten entry evaluations for eligible children
To enroll in Kindergarten, Wisconsin law mandates that children must be at least five years old by September 1 of the school year they start.
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Janesville Board of Education confirms six candidates for April 2025 election
Six candidates have been confirmed for the upcoming Janesville Board of Education election, scheduled for April 1, 2025.
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Bags of Hope seeks volunteers for annual food distribution event
The School District of Janesville (SDJ) is calling for volunteers to assist in its 16th annual "Delivering Bags of Hope" food distribution event, scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2024.
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Janesville schools open transfer requests for upcoming academic year
The School District of Janesville is now accepting intra-district transfer requests for the 2025-26 school year.
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Wisconsin releases school report card scores; Janesville marked as meeting few expectations
On November 19, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the School Report Card scores for the academic year.
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School District of Janesville outlines inclement weather procedures for winter
As winter approaches, the School District of Janesville (SDJ) has issued reminders about its procedures for notifying families in case of school closures or delays due to inclement weather.
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Parker High School hosts Wisconsin First Lego League regional tournament
The School District of Janesville's Parker High School is set to host a regional tournament for the Wisconsin First Lego League (FLL) on November 9, 2024.
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Janesville Board approves referendums on operational funds and facilities
The Janesville Board of Education voted unanimously on Tuesday to place two referendum questions on the November 5, 2024 ballot, following community survey feedback.
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Voters approve SDJ referendums for operational funds and facility improvements
Mark Holzman, Superintendent of the School District of Janesville (SDJ), issued a statement following the results of two referendum questions presented to voters.
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Janesville shows gains in math proficiency; challenges remain at middle school level
The State of Wisconsin has published the 2023-24 results for the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes data from the Wisconsin Forward Exam and the ACT Exams. These assessments are crucial for state and federal accountability and contribute to school and district report cards expected later this fall. It is important to note that the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction adjusted the proficiency measurement, or 'cut score,' this year, so comparisons with previous years should be made cautiously.
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School District of Janesville hosting job fair in late July
The School District of Janesville (SDJ) will host a job fair on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Wednesday, July 31, from 9:00 AM to noon. The event will take place at Marshall Middle School located at 25 South Pontiac Drive in Janesville.
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Bryan Erskine appointed as Director of Technology for Janesville School District
The School District of Janesville has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Bryan Erskine, currently serving as the Senior IT Architect for Walworth County, as its new Director of Technology. Mr. Erskine will assume his new role on July 1, 2024, succeeding Dr. Robert Smiley who is set to retire at the conclusion of the current academic year.
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Delivering Bags Of Hope plans concert fundraiser featuring Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press
Chicago band Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press to perform on the grounds of the Lincoln-Tallman House
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School district launches greenhouse construction project in Janesville
On Monday, May 20, 2024, the School District of Janesville (SDJ) will commence a significant project with a groundbreaking event at Parker High School. The occasion marks the start of construction for two new greenhouses, set to replace outdated facilities at both Parker and Craig High Schools. The construction projects are slated for completion by August 2024.
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School District of Janesville seeks community input through survey
The School District of Janesville (SDJ) is actively seeking input from the community regarding its facilities and operational plans. In an effort to gather feedback, the district has initiated a community-wide survey that will be distributed to all district households.Superintendent Mark Holzman emphasized the importance of community involvement, stating, "Our Board and administration have thought long and hard about the facilities and operational needs facing the district. We must have community input which we will be gathering through this survey. Resident input will...
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Kelly Kaminski Selected as Principal for Roosevelt Elementary School
JANESVILLE—The School District of Janesville (SDJ) has announced the appointment of Ms. Kelly Kaminski as the new Principal for Roosevelt Elementary School. The decision was made following approval from the Board of Education.Mark Holzman, Superintendent for the School District of Janesville, expressed confidence in Kaminski's abilities, stating, "Ms. Kaminski has a strong record of educational leadership focused on academics and is compassionate with students, parents, and staff." Kaminski joins Roosevelt Elementary from her previous role as Assistant Principal at...