Virtual Backpack
KUSD’s Virtual Backpack provides an outlet for the district and community organizations to share events, activities and resources with our families in one easy to access location. Materials and/or activities below may not be sponsored by KUSD or its personnel.
Organizations wanting to add an item to the Virtual Backpack should review the proceduresÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýBoard Policy 1520 prior to submitting requests as outlined.
Items that have expired or that are more than six months old will be removed to keep this page current. If items are removed, they may be resubmitted in alignment with the procedures above for review/consideration.
Rescue: Holocaust Remembrance Service – May 6
-posted April 30, 2024
On Monday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m., Indian Trail will host Rescue, a Holocaust Remembrance Service, in the auditorium. This is the first year it will be held at Indian Trail and will feature speaker Lynn Straus Denton, Holocaust survivor. In addition, ITHSA students will be performing, reading and showcasing projects.
Lynn Straus Denton is the daughter of Holocaust survivors Henry and Judy Straus. Her father was born in Germany and came to the U.S. at the age of 11. He grew up in a time in Germany when Jews were losing their rights, their freedoms and their safety day by day. Lynn’s mom was born in Germany, but moved to Amsterdam when she was less than a year old. She and her parents were interned in two concentration camps, and her father ultimately perished in Auschwitz. Judy and her mother came to the U.S. after the war when she was 16 years old. Lynn will introduce the audience to both of her parents, but will concentrate on her mom’s journey. Henry and Judy were both active speakers at the Holocaust Museum for many years.
Summer Art Camp at Anderson Arts Center – July 8-26
-posted April 30, 2024
- $95 per weekly class
- Week One (7/8-7/12): Funconventional & Nature’s Mosaics
- Week Two (7/15-7/19): Story Circle
- Week Three (7/22-7/26): Mindful Masterpieces
- Classes are held at the Kemper Center Lake Front Campus in the Faulkner Building
- Registration by June 14
- More information: Summer Art Camp flyer (PDF)
- Summer Art Camp registration form (PDF)
Girls Scout Day at the Racine Zoo – May 5
-posted April 30, 2024
- All girls in grades K-12 and their families are welcome.
- Explore the zoo as you play walking bingo, spin the wheel to win a prize, and play yard games.
- 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- 2131 N. Main St., Racine
- More information: Girl Scout Day at the Zoo flyer (PDF)
Donate to Hunter Lee Hero’s – April 15 – June 1
-posted April 26, 2024
For Hunter’s birthday, he is collecting BRAND NEW stuffed animals for the ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ Police Department between April 15 and June 1. These will be distributed to children that are in scary or unfortunate situations. This year he is trying to hit a goal of 1,200 donations. Any monetary donations or new stuffed animals will go directly to Hunter Lee Hero’s to help reach his goal.
Donations can be sent to 5605 Sheridan Road Unit 513, ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ, WI 53140, or contact Melissa Peterson at 262-748-6896.
Flyer: Hunter Lee Hero’s (PDF)
Snap, Crackle & Pop! Literacy Night – May 2
-posted April 24, 2024
Kindergarten, first and second grade families are invited to join us for an evening filled with engaging literacy opportunities. Help your student grow as a reader in a “SNAP!” with resources and games to support learning at home. There will also be a BOGO sale at the book fair and a light meal will be provided.
- Snap, Crackle and Pop! Literacy Night
- Thursday, May 2
- 5:30-7 p.m.
- Pleasant Prairie Elementary School, 9208 Wilmot Road
Healthy, Happy & Active Families! – May 8
-posted April 24, 2024
Families are invited for an evening of healthy, family fun presented in both English and Spanish! Participants can try Latin dancing, sample healthy snacks, and will hear a presentation on nutrition. Free books will be provided to the first 40 families.
- Healthy, Happy and Active Families!
- Wednesday, May 8
- 6-7 p.m.
- Brass Community School, 6400 15th Ave.
Communications Academy Showcase – May 17
-posted April 24, 2024
Join us for Indian Trail’s 13th Annual Communications Academy Senior Showcase on Friday, May 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Indian Trail auditorium. Graduating seniors will proudly display the best of individual skill, and evidence of personal, formal, and informal learning within the Communications Academy digital media program. Public welcome!
Summer Youth Trades Academy – June 24-28
-posted April 22, 2024
Are you looking to learn more about a career in the skilled trades? Try WRTP | BIG STEP’s 2024 Southeast Youth Summer Trades Academy this June. Come get exposure and explore the career options in the construction skilled trades! Registration, participation, and transportation are FREE; lunch will be provided.
- Visit trade halls and contractor facilities.
- Watch live demonstrations.
- Gain hands-on training experience.
- Learn about the apprenticeship process in union construction.
- Please register by June 14.
- Summer Youth Trades Academy flyer – English (PDF)
- Summer Youth Trades Academy flyer – Spanish (PDF)
Mathnasium – join us this summer
-posted April 18, 2024
- Epic Summer: Enjoy Mathnasium all summer. Schedule one-hour sessions anytime and get ready for the fall.
- Core 24: Get going with 24, one-hour sessions to be used anytime during the summer.
- Power 16: Avoid the summer slide with 16, one-hour sessions to be used anytime during the summer.
- Mathnasium flyer – English
- Mathnasium flyer – Spanish
Tri My Best Triathlon – Aug. 11
-posted April 18, 2024
A Triathlon for Children and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities
This is a ‘swim/bike/run’ event for children (5 & up) and young adults with developmental disabilities including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, global delays, etc. ALL abilities are welcome, including those that may require the use of flotation devices, adapted bikes, walkers, power wheelchairs, and other assistive devices. All athletes will be paired up with volunteers to encourage, assist and ensure safety.
- Sunday, August 11, 2024
- ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ YMCA, 7101 53rd Street
- In Person and Virtual options
- Volunteers Needed
- Tri My Best flyer – English (PDF)
- Tri My Best flyer – Spanish (PDF)
Pre-College Camps at UW-Parkside
-posted April 10, 2024
- UW-Parkside Professional and Continuing Education is pleased to announce our lineup of in-person, on-campus precollege camps this summer!
- Visit to learn more about and apply for scholarships, view full camp details, and register today!
- All camps (except for ACT Test Prep) are for ages 11-14
- UW-Parkside Summer Camps flyer – English (PDF)
- UW-Parkside Summer Camps flyer – Spanish (PDF)
- UW-Parkside ACT Online Test Prep flyer – English (PDF)
- UW-Parkside ACT Online Test Prep flyer – Spanish (PDF)
Honoring History events
-posted March 25, 2024
At the end of this school year, the ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ will have six schools closing, one merging with another, and one changing locations. To honor their legacy in our community, the district will be celebrating the history of each of the buildings impacted prior to the end of the school year.
All current and past students, staff and families, as well as general community members, are invited to celebrate the history of each of these schools in various ways. Most events are open house style, allowing individuals to move freely throughout.
- Lincoln: Lincoln’s Legacy Celebrated – thank you for joining us!
6729 18th Ave., ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ 53143
Thursday, April 18, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Washington: Heritage Homecoming – thank you for joining us!
811 Washington Road, ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ 53140
Tuesday, April 30, from 5-6:30 PM - Dimensions: History Celebration Day
6218 25th Ave., ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ 53143
Friday, May 3, from 2-4 p.m. - Vernon: Farewell to Vernon: Proud to be a Cougar
8518 22nd Ave., ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ 53143
Friday, May 17, from 5-7 p.m. - EBSOLA CA: Wings of Legacy: EBSOLA Farewell Festival
2600 50th St., ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ 53140
Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - McKinley: McCubbies on the Move
5520 32nd Ave., ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ 53144
Thursday, May 23, from 5-6:30 p.m. - Stocker: Farewell to Stocker Celebration
6315 67th Ave., ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ 53142
Thursday, May 30, from 5-6:30 pm - Jefferson: Backyard Bash
1832 43rd St., ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ 53140
Friday, June 7, from 1:30-4 p.m.
³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ Boys Hoops Club Annual Golf Outing – June 15
-posted March 22, 2024
- Please join us for our first ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ Boys Hoops Club Annual Golf outing hosted by the Indian Trail boys’ basketball program! This event promises a delightful opportunity to kick off your summer with friends, a fun round of golf, and a steak dinner!
- All proceeds will assist in funding our ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ boys’ basketball youth development program, catering to boys between the ages of 9 and 14, along with our Indian Trail boys’ basketball program.
- KBHC Golf Outing Flyer (PDF)
Free Coloring Books from the ³ÉÆ·ÈËÊÓƵ Fire Department
-posted March 22, 2024
The KFDiversity and Recruitment Committee invites elementary students to learn about becoming a professional firefighter through the exploration of these fun coloring books available in English and Spanish! Check them out and learn more about this rewarding career opportunity today.
Sylvan Learning Programs
-posted March 14, 2024
- Insight Assessment
- If your child’s grades seem okay, but you’re sensing something is off, trust your gut! It might be a signal that they’re missing critical foundational skills. It’s easy to miss when grades are no longer painting the full picture. A Sylvan Insight Assessment will tell you where your child really stands academically.
- Grades K – 8
- Insight Assessment flyer – English (PDF)
- Insight Assessment flyer – Spanish (PDF)
- Personalized Tutoring
- If your child’s grades have you worried, tutoring with Sylvan will get them on track and address any concerns.
- Personalized Tutoring flyer – English (PDF)
- Personalized Tutoring flyer – Spanish (PDF)
- ACT Test Prep & College Readiness Programs
- If you’re looking to help your teen feel confident on test day, manage the pressure and raise those crucial ACT scores, check out SylvanPrep for ACT!
- ACT Prep flyer – English (PDF)
- ACT Prep flyer – Spanish (PDF)
We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers
-posted Feb. 27, 2024
WE’RE HIRING! Make an impact today and join our KUSD family by becoming a Substitute Teacher.
- DO YOU:
- Want to help students succeed?
- Have an associate or bachelor’s degree?
- Enjoy a flexible schedule?
- Apply today or contact subservices@kusd.edu for more information.
More information: Substitute Teacher flyer (PDF)
Early Head Start at KAC
-posted Jan. 29, 2024
Set the stage for your child’s learning journey before they enter school. You will receive:
- Learning though play
- Access to community resources
- Fun family activities
- Family goal setting and guidance
- All services are provided free of charge!
Learn more:
