Join us in celebrating Megan Dille, the December Teacher of the Month! 👏🍎
Rosenow Elementary and the Fond du Lac School District are truly fortunate to have passionate, dedicated educators like Ms. Dille. As a third-grade teacher, she plays such an important role in helping our students grow in confidence and curiosity. Thank you, Ms. Dille, for the positive and lasting impact you have on the lives of our students every single day!
Thank you for the generosity, Sunny 97.7, Marian University, and Chris Shafer Agency - Farmers Insurance, and celebrating our phenomenal teachers!
Parkside Elementary School is proud to celebrate outstanding academic achievements, as highlighted in the recent state report card! 🎉
Parkside was designated as “significantly exceeding expectations” in the classroom and ranked higher than 93% of elementary schools statewide. Our Panthers also increased their skills and knowledge faster than nearly 99% of elementary students in Wisconsin! 💡
This success reflects the dedication of our teachers and the hard work of our students. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this achievement, and thank you for your continued focus on learning and growth!
#FDLSD #WeAreFondy
Due to the predicted rapid onset of icy road conditions developing later this evening, all after-school activities, practices, games, and events scheduled for today, Thursday, December 18, will conclude by 5:00 PM.
All Boys & Girls Club locations will remain open until 6:00 PM; however, parents are encouraged to pick up as soon as possible.
Our primary goal is to ensure everyone arrives home safely before weather conditions deteriorate. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
A huge shout-out to the talented young artists of Fond du Lac High School! 👏
We are still buzzing from last night's Art Show. The creativity and skill on display were phenomenal.
Be sure to check out some of the great work done by our art students! Their talents truly shone through.
Rise and shine! ☀️ Just confirming we are all set for a fantastic day of learning and fun. School is operating on a regular schedule today, Wednesday, December 10. Can't wait to see those smiling faces! 😊
🎉 Thank You for Your Feedback! 🎉
A massive thank you to everyone in our community who participated in our recent survey! Your insights and feedback are invaluable as we plan for the future.
The results of the community survey will be presented to the Board of Education at their meeting on December 8. We look forward to sharing what we've learned and discussing the next steps.
Stay tuned for updates! fdlsd.org/referendum2026
📣 SIGNED! ✍️
Huge congratulations to two of our incredible student-athletes on their commitment to continue their academic and athletic careers!
Jack Brenner is heading to the Oklahoma Sooners to play Division I Baseball.
Mallory Thorpe is staying close to home and signing with Marian University Softball.
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and everything you've accomplished. Go make us proud!
#CardinalPride #SigningDay #NCAA #GoSooners #GoSabres #CollegeBound #StudentAthletes
Fond du Lac School District Achieves "Exceeds Expectations" Rating on 2024-25 State Report Card
We are proud to share that the Fond du Lac School District has earned an overall rating of Exceeds Expectations, a significant milestone not reached since the 2016-17 school year.
These results reflect the dedication of our students, educators, and staff, and validate our strategic investments in updated curriculum, training, and a new data-driven approach.
Key Achievements:
* District Rank: Improved to 175 out of 420 Wisconsin school districts.
* School Performance: 13 of our 14 schools are rated "Exceeding" or "Significantly Exceeding Expectations".
* Noteworthy Gain: Parkside Elementary moved from "Meeting Few Expectations" in 2020-21 to "Significantly Exceeding Expectations" in 2024-25, achieving the highest score in our District.
While we celebrate this momentum, our commitment to ensuring every student thrives is unwavering. We thank our community for their continued partnership in changing outcomes for our students.
Read the full press release for all school scores: https://www.fdlsd.org/article/2552698
📢 Community Survey Information Sessions! 📢
Join members of the Board and Superintendent Steinbarth for important information sessions about our Community Survey. This is your chance to learn more, ask questions, and complete your survey on-site! We'll have both paper surveys and laptops available for your convenience. Survey responses are due Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Keep an eye on your mailbox for a survey!
Don't miss out on these opportunities to make your voice heard!
Session Dates & Times:
🗓️ Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
🗓️ Monday, November 17, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location for both sessions: 📍 Board Meeting Room, Administration Center, 72 West Ninth Street
We look forward to seeing you there!
We want to send a huge thank you to the amazing employees at Badger Liquor! ✨ As part of their 90-year celebration, the employees chose the Fond du Lac School District to receive a generous donation of tissue boxes for our hardworking teachers and staff. It's heartwarming to know the people behind this local business care so much about our schools. 🍎 Thank you to our incredible community for your support! ❤️
Mark your calendars:
🗓️ Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Board Meeting Room, 72 West Ninth Street, Fond du Lac
We look forward to hearing your perspectives!
Kick off Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 3, at our NEW Homecoming Tailgate from 5–7 p.m. in the Cardinal Stadium parking lot (near the football and baseball fields). This family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate before the big game!
Enjoy:
🎶 Marching Band performances at 5 p.m.
🚗 A fun Reverse Parade featuring stationary floats
🎯 Games, activities & yard games
🍔 Free food while supplies last + food trucks for more tasty options
…and more surprises!
Then, cheer on the Cardinals at the Varsity Football Game at 7 p.m. 🏈❤️🖤
Bring your family, friends, and school spirit—let’s make this Homecoming one to remember!
#FondyPride #Homecoming2025 #GoCardinals
In her nomination, Mrs. KK was praised as “not only hard working and an excellent teacher, but also one of the most positive and uplifting educators I’ve ever met. She goes above and beyond every day to build meaningful connections with students."
Rosenow Elementary—and the entire Fondy School District—is so lucky to have amazing educators like Mrs. KK. 💛👏
Thank you for the incredible impact you make on our school community!
A special thank you to Sunny 97.7, Marian University, and Chris Shafer Agency - Farmers Insurance for supporting our educators and helping celebrate their outstanding work. 🙌
Join us Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6–8 p.m. at Fond du Lac High School PAC for an important community event.
Hear from John DeMay, a father who lost his 17-year-old son to online sextortion, as he shares his story and mission to protect other families.
The Fond du Lac Police Department will also provide prevention strategies and online safety tips, followed by a community discussion.
🔹 When: Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 6–8 p.m.
🔹 Where: Fond du Lac High School PAC
🔹 Who should attend: Parents, guardians, educators, and community members (Recommended for ages 10+)
➡️ Let’s come together to learn, support, and protect our kids.
Please join us in honoring 15 incredible Fond du Lac School District staff members who are beginning their 20th year of service this school year.
They were recognized with gratitude by colleagues for their dedication, care and commitment to our students and community. With this milestone, they join more than 100 staff members who have each served the district for 20+ years!
We are truly fortunate to have such a hardworking and dedicated team shaping the lives of Fond du Lac students every day.
Watch the full video at FDLsd.org/20
Many of you may know him as a familiar face, though this is the perfect time to get to know more about the person behind the role. Superintendent Steinbarth is excited to partner with families, staff and students to strengthen connections and ignite opportunities for each and every student to thrive.
🎥 Kick off the year by watching our video and learning more about his goals for our schools: FDLsd.org/sup.
👏 Congratulations to Mason on this well-earned honor, and to his teammates and coaches whose hard work made it possible. We are proud of the entire Cardinals family!
👏 Show your support. Vote Mason for Player of the Week on Bound Wisconsin (FDLsd.org/mason).
First Day of School
What an incredible morning across our schools! It was so special to see our families, welcome back so many smiling faces, and kick off the year together. The energy and excitement today remind us of the amazing year ahead.
Here is to new opportunities, friendships and learning in 2025-26. It is going to be a great one!
