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MISSION STATEMENT: St. Charles Parish School in Hartland, Wisconsin nourishes and grows a vibrant Catholic community committed to innovation, responsiveness and compassion as it prepares and challenges students in their intellectual, spiritual and moral lives.
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NEWS & NOTES
Memorial Day Weekend: There will be no school on Friday, May 22 and Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day Weekend. Classes resume on Tuesday, May 26. During this weekend we pause to remember and pray for the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. May God bring comfort and peace to their families who carry the weight of their sacrifice.
MAP Testing: Student MAP Reports will come home today, Thursday, May 21. You can learn more about MAP Testing from the Parent Toolkit. Please contact your child's teacher with any questions you may have.
Library Books: A friendly reminder that library books need to be returned to the school library. Thank you!
Read to Our Scholars: On Wednesday, June 3, we will be hosting a school-wide Read-a-thon to celebrate the end of the year and build excitement for summer reading! We are looking for guest readers and parents to help during this event. Please visit our sign-up page to volunteer. Thank you for sharing a love of stories with our school community!
Share Your Faith: Shelly Buchan, our Children's Discipleship Lead, is offering an adult catechist training for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 (ages 3-6). This training begins on Monday, June 15. We are looking for adults to come learn about CGS so they can join our team that is helping children learn and grow in the faith during the school day and in the afternoons and evenings. For more information, please contact Shelly Buchan.
Music Teacher for the Day: 4th Grader Ella did a fantastic job of leading our Music classes last Friday! Thank you to Ella and her family for purchasing this fun package at the Roman Holiday Gala!
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Best Ride to School: 1st Grader Braxton enjoyed his ride to school in a fire truck last Friday! The Hartland Fire Department generously offered this opportunity as a package at this year's Gala. Thank you to Braxton and his family for supporting the Roman Holiday Gala!
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Lost and Found: Please check the Lost and Found before the end of the school year for any items your child may have misplaced. Thank you!
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THANK YOU ST. CHARLES!
Our Roman Holiday Gala raised over $320,000+! Your gifts support our Parish and School in numerous ways including the purchase of new smartboards for every classroom!
To each sponsor, donor, guest, volunteer, raffle purchaser, teacher, staff member, Fr. Ken, Fr. Aaron, Seminarian Tim and Dr. Mathews =E2=80=94 THANK YOU!
We are blessed to have such a generous community!
Save the Date for next year's Gala on Saturday, April 17, 2027!
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REMINDERS
Mother-Son Bowling Event: Our Home & School Association is looking forward to hosting Mother-Son Bowling at Sussex Bowl on Sunday, May 31 from 2-4 p.m. Please check out the registration form for more information and to sign up by Tuesday, May 26 at 8 a.m.
Become a Buddy Family: Being a Buddy Family is a fun opportunity to earn volunteer hours while helping our incoming St. Charles families feel welcome! You will be matched with a new family in June to help answer any questions they may have before and during the school year. Please email Jody Gottsacker, our Buddy Family Coordinator, with any questions and/or to become a Buddy Family.
Athletic Registration Open: Athletic registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open online! Students entering 4th-8th Grade in Fall who attend our school or are actively participating in our religious education programs are welcome to register. Our teams are run by parent volunteers who dedicate their time to helping our athletes learn fundamentals. If you would like to be considered as a coach, please register through the Athletics website.
Annual Golf Outing: The 25th Annual St. Charles Golf Outing will be held on Monday, June 1 at Ironwood! Registration is open on our website through Saturday, May 23. We are also looking for event sponsors and raffle items. Proceeds benefit our Athletic Association. If you have any questions about the event or are interested in donating a raffle item, please email Ashley Leonhard.
School Supply Kits: Our Home & School Association is sponsoring the School Supply Kits fundraiser again for the 2026-2027 school year! Please visit the online store through 1st Day School Supplies to place your order, which will be delivered to St. Charles in late August. The deadline to order is July 1.
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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Report Your Hours: Have you volunteered at St. Charles throughout this year? Please submit your hours through the Service Hour Google form.
Volunteer Opportunities: Below are our current volunteer opportunities. Please consider giving your time to St. Charles!
Don't forget, volunteers must complete Safe Environment training before they can volunteer in the school!
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Totus Tuus This Summer: St. Jerome's is hosting Totus Tuus this summer, a week-long parish mission for youth. Children participate in skits, games, and inspiring activities to grow in their faith. There is a day program for children entering 1st-6th Grade from July 20-July 24 and an evening program for teens entering 7th-12th Grade from July 19-July 23. For more information and/or to register, please visit their website.
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"You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence." - Psalm 16:11
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