Kudos to Alexis Flores (Steffen Middle School 6th & 7th Grade Teacher), Stefanie Myllymaki (Oriole Lane Elementary School 5K Teacher),  Joe Wu (Homestead High School World Language Teacher) and Suzy Zellmann (Homestead High School Research and Digital Learning Specialist). Huge congratulations to these talented two and all 77 educators who were nominated! 

The annual MTEF Excellence in Education awards are given to educators who demonstrate exemplary leadership in the preparation of students for continued academic advancement at the elementary, middle and high school levels. An additional award was given to recognize a district specialist.

Recipients demonstrate good communication and leadership skills; exhibit a willingness to become involved; share their expertise with students, as well as peers; incorporate innovative teaching methods; and have a positive impact on students.

They each received a cash award of $1,000 in recognition of their outstanding service to students.

"Off to the Races for MTEF" Sponsors Are WINNERS

A final thank you to our amazing Off to the Races sponsors!
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Thank You!
We're grateful for a 20% increase in Excellence in Education Nominations. Kudos to those who will help recognize 79 wonderful MTSD educators via 127 Excellence in Education Award nominations. Awards will be presented in June.

Your Donation Makes a Huge Difference!

The Foundation is committed to developing community-wide private financial support to help ensure that the district is advancing in technology, curriculum, and personnel, beyond what budget restrictions allow. COVID has disrupted our lives in ways we couldn’t imagine and the school district continues to face many additional expenses.
What does your donation do? A few of the MTEF grants awarded this year: 
  • Technology for students at all six schools 
  • Elementary school playground equipment
  • Middle school physical education equipment 
  • High school writing lab, science precision portable balances, and AP Computer Science resources 
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Thank you to the many who have contributed to the MTEF Annual Campaign. Your financial support is greatly appreciated! We are not yet at our goal and hope that if you haven't already, you'll make a tax-deductible donation to help students succeed. Any amount appreciated! 
Do You Recognize Any of These Students? 
Check out this year's Annual Report and Annual Campaign Brochure filled with smiling student pictures. 
Thank You, Sydney Lauren Tabakin Memorial Fund!
During the past ten years, thousands of Homestead High School students have become stronger writers thanks to the generosity of the Sydney Lauren Tabakin Memorial Fund and the Mequon- Thiensville Education Foundation. The Sydney Lauren Tabakin Writing Lab is a popular spot for drop-in writing help during and after school. Sydney, a 17-year-old HHS student who died in a tragic 2010 car accident, loved writing, and her college essay hangs on the lab wall. The Tabakin family is "dedicated to strengthening and funding the activities dear to Sydney’s heart” through generous grants, like this ten-year gift. Read more