Let's give a huge round of applause to Kristin Pollack, our October Teacher of the Month! 🎉
Waters Elementary and the Fond du Lac School District are truly fortunate to have passionate, dedicated educators like Kristin. Thank you for the positive and lasting impact you have on the lives of our students every single day!
Thank you to our generous sponsors, Sunny 97.7, Marian University, and Chris Shafer Agency - Farmers Insurance, for celebrating our phenomenal teachers!
You are invited to attend our Public Budget Hearing and share your input directly with the Board of Education on the 2025-26 budget. This is your opportunity to hear a brief presentation on the preliminary budget and share your thoughts.
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!
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!
🎉 Homecoming Tailgate – You’re Invited! 🎉
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
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
Congratulations to Mrs. KK (Korneli-Krueger), the September Teacher of the Month! 💐
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. 🙌
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. 🙌
📢 Community Event: Suicide by Sextortion – A Father’s Story
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.
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.
(In case you missed it last week) ✨ Celebrating 20 Years of Service ✨
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
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
As students return to classrooms, we are also beginning a new chapter, officially welcoming Superintendent Steinbarth to his first school year leading our Fond du Lac School District.
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.
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.
Thank you, Fondy community, for your incredible support! Because of you, Mason has been named Player of the Week.
👏 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!
👏 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!
Mason powered the Cardinals’ 17–3 win over Marquette with 48 carries, 302 yards and two touchdowns!
👏 Show your support. Vote Mason for Player of the Week on Bound Wisconsin (FDLsd.org/mason).
👏 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!
🖍️ Welcome Back!
4K & Early Childhood families, your big day is tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept . 3)
Let’s get those first day photos ready 📸
Here’s to a fantastic 2025–26 school year!
💬 Tag us in your first day smiles!
4K & Early Childhood families, your big day is tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept . 3)
Let’s get those first day photos ready 📸
Here’s to a fantastic 2025–26 school year!
💬 Tag us in your first day smiles!
🎒 Tomorrow’s the Day!
K5–12 students start on Tuesday, Sept. 2; 4K & Early Childhood begin Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Enjoy the rest of Labor Day, then pack backpacks, lay out outfits and charge devices so we can kick off an amazing 2025‑26 school year.
Tag us in those first‑day smiles!
K5–12 students start on Tuesday, Sept. 2; 4K & Early Childhood begin Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Enjoy the rest of Labor Day, then pack backpacks, lay out outfits and charge devices so we can kick off an amazing 2025‑26 school year.
Tag us in those first‑day smiles!
"📅 Plan Your Year with the 2025‑26 School Calendar
• View or print it anytime at FDLsd.org/calendar
• Here are non-student days that are important to note:
--Breaks--
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025
Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
Dec. 24, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
March 30 - April 6, 2026
Monday, May 25, 2026
--Academic Planning Days--
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 (district)
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 (district)
Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 (4K/EC, E)
Friday, March 20, 2026 (district)
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (4K/EC, E)
Friday, May 15, 2026 (4K/EC, E)
--Conferences--
Oct. 13 & 23, 2025 (Middle School)
Oct. 14 & 20, 2025 (High School)
Oct. 16 & 21, 2025 (Elementary)
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 (4K/EC no school)
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 (Elementary Day)
Feb. 17 & 19, 2026 (Elementary)
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 (High School)
Feb. 24 & 26, 2026 (Middle School)
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 (4K/EC no school)
Friday, Oct. 27, 2026 (Elementary Day)
--Staff Development Days--
Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
**Please note that Riverside and Parkside have Academic Parent-Teacher Team days that make slight adjustments to their family-teacher conferences.
--Riverside link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CDYv-Rsph0uRiRSAWuIwWensxO4JIUnIBzMnqELG5hI/edit?usp=sharing
--Parkside link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16PeeDL78aKbPYL8Vv3eysiBwebOuQwQA2X6NCD0-vvQ/edit?usp=sharing
Start mapping out a smooth year today.
• View or print it anytime at FDLsd.org/calendar
• Here are non-student days that are important to note:
--Breaks--
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025
Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
Dec. 24, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
March 30 - April 6, 2026
Monday, May 25, 2026
--Academic Planning Days--
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 (district)
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 (district)
Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 (4K/EC, E)
Friday, March 20, 2026 (district)
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (4K/EC, E)
Friday, May 15, 2026 (4K/EC, E)
--Conferences--
Oct. 13 & 23, 2025 (Middle School)
Oct. 14 & 20, 2025 (High School)
Oct. 16 & 21, 2025 (Elementary)
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 (4K/EC no school)
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 (Elementary Day)
Feb. 17 & 19, 2026 (Elementary)
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 (High School)
Feb. 24 & 26, 2026 (Middle School)
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 (4K/EC no school)
Friday, Oct. 27, 2026 (Elementary Day)
--Staff Development Days--
Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
**Please note that Riverside and Parkside have Academic Parent-Teacher Team days that make slight adjustments to their family-teacher conferences.
--Riverside link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CDYv-Rsph0uRiRSAWuIwWensxO4JIUnIBzMnqELG5hI/edit?usp=sharing
--Parkside link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16PeeDL78aKbPYL8Vv3eysiBwebOuQwQA2X6NCD0-vvQ/edit?usp=sharing
Start mapping out a smooth year today.
📣 Calling all current 2025-26 eighth grade famlies!
Save the date: January 12, 2026, is the Future Fondy Class of 2030 Orientation at Fond du Lac High School.
💡 A great first step in preparing for high school! More info to come in December.
Save the date: January 12, 2026, is the Future Fondy Class of 2030 Orientation at Fond du Lac High School.
💡 A great first step in preparing for high school! More info to come in December.
Families of all FHS students — join us Tuesday, Sept. 2, for Back to School Night.
🎤 Meet teachers
💬 Ask about curriculum & expectations
This evening helps you stay connected all year long.
See you Tuesday night.
🎤 Meet teachers
💬 Ask about curriculum & expectations
This evening helps you stay connected all year long.
See you Tuesday night.
Want to make a daily impact? Join us as an Instructional Assistant.
Love tech and teaching? Be our next Computer Science Teacher.
Learn more at FDLsd.org/work.
Apply for instructional assistant roles: https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3453.
Certified openings (including computer science): https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3453.
Love tech and teaching? Be our next Computer Science Teacher.
Learn more at FDLsd.org/work.
Apply for instructional assistant roles: https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3453.
Certified openings (including computer science): https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3453.
🎒 Back-to-School Support
Huge thanks to our community partners. Many families received school supplies through the Back to School FDL program.
🦷 Healthy Smiles for Fall
Our friends at Bridging Brighter Smiles are enrolling now. Keep your child’s teeth shining for the new year. Learn more and enroll at BridgingBrighterSmiles.org.
Huge thanks to our community partners. Many families received school supplies through the Back to School FDL program.
🦷 Healthy Smiles for Fall
Our friends at Bridging Brighter Smiles are enrolling now. Keep your child’s teeth shining for the new year. Learn more and enroll at BridgingBrighterSmiles.org.
Every school day counts — especially the first ones. When students are in class, they learn more, connect with friends and build strong habits. Help your child build strong habits now: set a consistent bedtime and morning routine this week. Let’s start the year strong — make daily, on-time attendance your goal!
That “calm before the first bell” feeling is here. Our halls are quiet, though momentum is building across our community.
Earlier this week, we rolled out the red carpet to welcome our new staff at Cardinal Launch. It was an energizing kickoff that set the tone for a strong year.
We have also been excited to see many of our students begin with activities and families already filling our schools with back-to-school events, with more still to come this week and next.
Tomorrow, we welcome back all staff to officially start the 2025-26 school year together as Team Fondy.
After the holiday, we are thrilled to fully open our doors for our students, who are at the heart of everything we do. Let’s start strong together.
Earlier this week, we rolled out the red carpet to welcome our new staff at Cardinal Launch. It was an energizing kickoff that set the tone for a strong year.
We have also been excited to see many of our students begin with activities and families already filling our schools with back-to-school events, with more still to come this week and next.
Tomorrow, we welcome back all staff to officially start the 2025-26 school year together as Team Fondy.
After the holiday, we are thrilled to fully open our doors for our students, who are at the heart of everything we do. Let’s start strong together.
✨ Sabish (5:30-7 pm), STEM Academy (5:30-6:15 pm), Woodworth (4:30-6 pm) and Theisen (6-7:30 pm) families — join us for Back to School Night on August 26!
Meet your child’s teachers and hear what is new for 2025-26.
🏫 Build connection.
📣 Ask questions.
📅 Aug. 26 — we will see you there!
(Photos from Theisen's sixth-grade orientation last week)
