Virtual Backpack
快播视频鈥檚 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 快播视频 or its personnel.
Organizations wanting to add an item to the Virtual Backpack must submit a at least one month prior to their event date. All requests must abide by the procedures outlined in Board Policy 1520.
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.
Special Needs Trick or Treat Event – Oct. 24
Join us for a night of fun learning about our local fire department and much more! Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton, 11800 108th St. Please email nrodriguez@firsthospitality.com with questions.
More information:
Family Game Night – Nov. 21
-posted Oct. 17, 2024
Pleasant Prairie staff invites you to an “unplugged” evening of fun, games, and food! Learn about the importance of mental health by playing and communicating together WITHOUT digital devices! All families are welcome and a light meal will be provided!
- Family Game Night
- Thursday, November 21
- 5:30 – 7 p.m.
- Pleasant Prairie Elementary, 9208 Wilmot Road
National Drug Take Back Day – Oct. 26
-posted Oct. 11, 2024
Visit one of our safe and convenient sites on Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Learn about the potential for abuse of medications, receive life-saving Narcan training and learn about behavioral health resources and services throughout Kenosha County.
Pumpkin Science Night – Oct. 23
-posted Oct. 8, 2024
Elementary students and their families are invited to a night of Pumpkin Science fun! The district is offering this 鈥渙pen house鈥-style event at several locations so families can choose the best location and time for their schedule. All registered elementary students will receive a pumpkin to take home!
- Pumpkin Science Night
- Wednesday, Oct. 23
- 5-6 p.m.
- Chavez Early Learning Station, 6300 27th Ave.
- Curtis Strange Elementary, 5414 49th Ave.
- Kenosha School of Language (KSOL), 6315 67th St. (Bilingual/Spanish support at this location)
- 6-7 p.m.
- Bose Elementary, 1900 15th St.
- Grant Elementary, 1716 35th St.
- Pleasant Prairie Elementary, 9208 Wilmot Road
Family Tech Night – Oct. 29
-posted Oct. 8, 2024
We invite families to an informational session on district tech programs. Learn how to best support your student and acclimate yourself to programs such as Infinite Campus and Google Classroom. We will provide a light meal.
- Family Tech Night
- Tuesday, October 29
- 5-6:35 p.m.
- Harborside Academy/Reuther Central High School, 913 57th St.
Shop for a Cause at RK News Hallmark – Oct. 26
-posted Oct. 4, 2024
The Education Foundation of Kenosha (EFK) invites you to 鈥淪hop for a Cause鈥 at RK News Hallmark, 5914 75th St. Suite B, on Saturday, Oct. 26. Mention the EFK at checkout, and you will receive a 10% discount on YOUR purchase, plus 10% of your sale will be donated to the EFK!
This is a great opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping! Shop local, support local.
The EFK exists to enhance the quality of educational opportunities by providing scholarships and grant opportunities for a wide range of of educational and enrichment projects within 快播视频.
More information:
Pleasant Prairie Halloween Lights Tour – Oct. 17-31
-posted Oct. 4, 2024
The annual and highly-anticipated Pleasant Prairie Halloween Lights Tour returns from Oct. 17 to 31! Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy spook-tacular Halloween decorations and vote for their favorites. Pleasant Prairie residents are encouraged to enter their homes in the tour from Oct. 1 to 15 for a chance to win many prizes. The top five homes will receive gift cards, Visit Pleasant Prairie merchandise, and a pumpkin trophy. For details and the tour map, visit the .
More information:
Kenosha County Red Ribbon Campaign – Oct. 27 – Nov. 2
-posted Oct. 3, 2024
- Monday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. – Opening Ceremony at Harborside Academy
- Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. – Presentation on Substance Abuse and Mental Health at Wilmot High School
- Wednesday, Oct. 30 at noon – Annual Coalition meeting at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5601 Washington Road
- Saturday, Nov. 2 at noon – Presentation on Human Trafficking at Coleman Chapel A.M.E, 4111 30th Avenue
- More Information and Registration: Red Ribbon Week flyer (PDF)
In-person Hiring Event – Nov. 1
-posted Oct. 2, 2024
Join us for an in-person hiring event to address our need to fill various substitute roles! Meet district and school leaders and learn about the roles available.
Whether you鈥檙e an experienced educator or new to teaching, your support can make a real difference for our students!
- Friday, Nov. 1
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Bradford High School, 3700 Washington Road
- Apply at kusd.edu/employment and bring your resume to the event.
- Questions – contact Human Resources at 262-359-6333
WI Elite Allstar Cheerleading – Free Trial Class – Oct. 24
-posted Sept. 24, 2024
- Get kids active by trying a new sport and building self confidence!
- Free trial class on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
- 4-5 p.m.
- 2119 81st Street, Kenosha, WI 53143
- Open to ages 7-18
- More information
Rhea Lana’s of Pleasant Prairie
-posted Sept. 24, 2024
Rhea Lana’s is a children’s consignment shop and we do sales twice a year. This event will be October 20-26. This sale will be located at 4204 78th St. in Pershing Plaza (next to Great American Tire). We have children’s clothes, toys, books, baby gear, costumes, winter gear, and much more priced at 25-35% of retail prices.
More information:
Kenosha Wrestling Club
-posted Sept. 24, 2024
- Kindergarten through 8th grade currently residing in Tremper HS boundary
- Begins November 20, 2024 through March 5, 2025
- Practices every Monday and Wednesday from 6:15-7:45PM
- Practice in the Tremper High School Wrestling Room
- Cost $175.00-discounts for multiple siblings USA Wrestling Card included
- Club T-shirt provided and equipment available for checkout
- More information: Kenosha Wrestling Club flyer – English & Spanish (PDF)
Vaccines for Children Program
-posted Sept. 19, 2024
Kenosha County Public Health – Job Center Clinic offers free vaccines to eligible children thanks to the Vaccines for Children Program. Call our clinic to find out if your child is eligible (262) 605-6770. Se Habla Espa帽ol.
La Cl铆nica de Salud P煤blica del Condado de Kenosha – Centro de Trabajo (Job Center) ofrece vacunas gratis para ni帽os elegibles gracias al Programa de Vacunas para Ni帽os. Llame a nuestra cl铆nica para saber si su hijo/a es elegible. (262) 605-6770. Se Habla Espa帽ol.
More information: Childhood Immunizations flyer – English & Spanish (PDF)
Mahone Fall Fest – Nov. 2
-posted Sept. 19, 2024
Join us for Fall Fest at Mahone Middle School, 6900 60th St., on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The event will feature games, crafts, food, raffles, a book fair and more!
Sparkler App
-posted Sept. 18, 2024
Sparkler is a free mobile app available to Kenosha families that helps parents support their children鈥檚 growth from 0-5. Sparkler is safe and secure and available in English & Spanish.
More information: Sparkler Flyer – English & Spanish (PDF)
K-12 Kenosha Girls Wrestling
-posted Sept. 10, 2024
- PARENT MEETING Monday, October 7, 2024 (6:00pm Bradford Cafeteria)
- Practice Location: Bradford Cafeteria
- Practice Days: Monday and Wednesday Night
- Practice Times: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
- Practice Dates: October 9 to February 26
- Annual Participation Fee: $25
- Head Coaches: Jerril Grover and Elisabeth DeFoe
- Girls Wrestling flyer – English (PDF)
- Girls Wrestling flyer – Spanish (PDF)
Connections grief support group – Oct. through May
-posted Sept. 6, 2024
Held on the third Thursday of each month from October through May, Connections is a Child and Teen bereavement program for students who have experienced loss. This program is open to all children and teens in the community, and is free to attend. Connections support group includes: dinner, separate groups held for parents/guardians and children/teens, and engaging activities designed to educate about the grief process, remember loved ones, allow participants to share at their own comfort levels, and find hope and insight. To learn more and register, please email: bereavement@hospicealliance.org or call (262) 652-4400.
- Third Thursday of Each Month, October through May
- 5pm – 7:45pm
- Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI
- Connections flyer – English (PDF)
- Connections flyer – Spanish (PDF)
Free Adult Classes to Learn English
-posted Sept. 4, 2024
Gateway’s offers instruction in reading, vocabulary, writing, grammar, listening and speaking. Classes meet two days a week for six hours per week. Multiple levels of classes are offered.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You will need a photo ID.
- Students are required to purchase a set of books. Books cost approximately $55 (subject to change without notice).
- Before attending classes you must first complete a 2-day orientation session in which you will learn about Gateway, learn your English level, and register for classes.
- Go to Student Services at one of the main campuses to register.
- Summer semester: May-June
- Fall semester: September-December
- Spring semester: January-April
- Gateway ELL flyer – English and Spanish (PDF)
Kenosha Literacy Council – Classes for Adults
-posted Sept. 4, 2024
Learn English. Get your GED. Many Kenosha Literacy Council students have reached their goals. You can too! At the Kenosha Literacy Council, adult learners are improving their reading, writing, and English language skills. KLC students are adults who come from all walks of life and have different reasons for becoming students. The Kenosha Literacy Council offers tutoring and group classes.
- Drop-in Tutoring: Tutoring is held at the KLC four days a week to work on reading, writing, and English skills. (Clase de tutor铆a est谩 en la KLC cuatro d铆as a la semana. En esta clase, los estudiantes aprenden a leer, escribir, y hablar ingl茅s.)
- ELL Civics Class: Learn English as you explore important topics like public schools & libraries, health, finance, safety, housing and government. (Aprenda ingl茅s mientras explora temas como la escuela p煤blica, la biblioteca, las finanzas, el cuidado de la salud, la seguridad, el alojamiento, y el gobierno.)
- Citizenship Class: This class prepares learners for the naturalization test and interview. (Esta clase prepara los estudiantes para el proceso de ciudadano.)
- Small Group Classes: These classes give students the opportunity to practice English conversation and vocabulary. Such classes include: Conversation Class, Art Club, Book Club, Adventure Awaits Conversation, Community Connections, Literacy@Work, and Writing Class. (Estas clases ofrecen la oportunidad de practicar conversaci贸n y vocabulario en ingl茅s. Las clases son: Conversation Class, Art Club, Book Club, Adventure Awaits Conversation, Community Connections, Literacy@Work, y Writing Class.)
- Kenosha Literacy Council flyer – English & Spanish (PDF)
Active Parenting: Embrace the Joy of Parenting – Sept. 24 – Oct. 29
-posted Aug. 30, 2024
Active Parenting is a six-week course designed to help educate parents and caregivers to raise responsible, cooperative children. The course is available in English and Spanish. An optional family meal will be served at 5:30, and free child care is available. To learn more about the Active Parenting program, click here!
- Active Parenting: Embrace the Joy of Parenting
- Tuesdays from September 24 – October 29
- 6-7:15 p.m. (with an optional family meal served at 5:30 p.m.)
- Kenosha School of Language (KSOL), 6315 67th St.
- available to support multiple languages
Girl Scouts at KSOL
-posted Aug. 23, 2024
- Join Girl Scouts at KSOL and meet new friends!
- Troop meetings are held twice a month on the 2nd & 4th Thursday* of each month (starting September 26, 2024 and ending in May 2025).
- Meetings start at 3:10 PM (after school dismissal) and end at 4:30 PM.
- 2024-2025 Troop Meeting Schedule
- 2024: September 26, October 10, October 24, November 14, December 12
- 2025: January 9, January 23, February 13, March 13, March 27, April 10, May 8, May 22
- More information: Girls Scouts at KSOL flyer (PDF)
Holiday House Coat & Toy Giveaway
-posted Aug. 23, 2024
- Families with children can receive FREE Winter Coat, Toy, and Food
- Registration begins August 19
- Event dates:
- Winter Wraps Coat Distribution: October 21-25, 2024
- Christmas Toy & Food Distribution: December 16-20, 2024
- More information: Holiday House flyer (PDF)
Join the 快播视频 Family – Now Hiring Substitute Teachers
-posted Aug. 14, 2024
WE鈥橰E HIRING! Make an impact today and join our 快播视频 family by becoming a Substitute Teacher.
- DO YOU:
- Want to help students succeed?
- Have an associate or bachelor鈥檚 degree?
- Enjoy a flexible schedule?
- Apply today or contact subservices@kusd.edu for more information.
Free Coloring Books from the Kenosha 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.