Anthony Strancke Resigns From Shorewood Schools

Strancke, who serves as principal of Shorewood Intermediate School and the district's special education director, is resigning to take a position in Pewaukee schools, and in turn, spend more time with his family.

Updated 5:30 p.m. Friday with comments from Anthony Strancke Anthony Strancke will resign at the end of the school year from his role as the principal of Shorewood Intermediate School and the director of special education, to take a position with the Pewaukee School District.  In a resignation letter to the district, Strancke said he would like to spend more time with his wife and two young children, while further pursuing his education. His resignation is effective June 30. “We only have one chance to see our precious children grow up, so I am sure you understand my desire to spend more time with my family,” Strancke wrote in the letter. He told Patch Friday he has been hired as director of student services with Pewaukee schools. He said …

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christel henke

9:07 am on Saturday, May 25, 2013

Mr. Stranke was EXACTLY what Shorewood Middle School needed and he will be greatly missed. My son had a great experience there. We were always impressed that Mr. Stranke took the time to get to know every student and parent and always seemed to have a positive outlook. He was firm and provided structure at a time when kids need it most. Best wishes to him and his family.   more ›

SIS Recognized for Helping Students Cross Social Boundaries

The school is one of 63 across the nation, and just two in Wisconsin, to be named a Mix It Up Model School by the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance program.

A special lunch program that strives to eliminate bias and misconceptions formed within a school community, and help students cross social boundaries earned Shorewood Intermediate School a spot on a list of schools that excel at teaching tolerance. The school is one of 63 schools across the nation, and just two in Wisconsin, to be named a Mix It Up Model School by the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance program. The program helps school communities increase inclusivity and respect, mainly through Mix It Up at Lunch Day. The national campaign was launched 10 years ago to help students get out of their comfort zone and meet someone they typically would not engage with during lunch. In order to be considered a Mix It Up Model …

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SIS Student Headed to State Spelling Bee

With the winning word being oregano, Zoe Bockhorst will represent Shorewood at the state spelling bee competition in late March, putting her one step closer to representing Wisconsin in the national spelling bee.

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SIS Student Headed to State Spelling Bee

With the winning word being oregano, Zoe Bockhorst will represent Shorewood at the state spelling bee competition in late March, putting her one step closer to representing Wisconsin in the national spelling bee.

After 22 rounds of spelling, it all came down to oregano. The word before that, beleaguer, was difficult, Shorewood Intermediate School seventh-grader Zoe Bockhorst said, but she put the letters in their proper order, and followed it up, spelling oregano with ease to win the regional spelling bee competition. "This year's word was actually quite easy for me to spell," she said, noting last year she got the word thesaurus, and misspelled it thesaurous during regionals.  Correctly spelling 20 words in the regional spelldown like “aristocracy” and “subterfuge," Zoe is now headed to the Badger State Spelling Bee competition on March 23 in Madison. Shorewood participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program, meaning Zoe is one step …

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SIS Students to Showcase Talents in Annual Show Circle This Weekend

The show, featuring nearly 30 Shorewood Intermediate School students, is set for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Shorewood High School auditorium.

From musical acts to puppet shows, Shorewood Intermediate School will showcase nearly 30 talented students this weekend, in the school's annual Show Circle.  The show — set for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Shorewood High School auditorium, 1701 E. Capitol Dr. — will feature a variety of performances, including vocal music, instrumental music, dancing, monologues, drumming and percussion, bands, standup comedy and even an original puppet show.  Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students/children, or donate two jars of peanut butter at the door for admission. Seating is general admission. 

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Year in Review — No. 6: Police Investigating Possible Fraud at Shorewood Intermediate School

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and look at the top 10 Shorewood stories of 2012.

As the year winds down, we'll all surely look back at what we've done in 2012. Here at Shorewood Patch, we're doing the same thing with a list of the top 10 local stories of the year.  Join us as we take a trip down memory lane. The top stories were chosen based on page views in addition to the impact it had on the community. No. 6 — Police Investigating Possible Fraud at Shorewood Intermediate School Shorewood Police Chief David Banaszynski denied an open records request file by Shorewood Patch, but confirmed March 6 there is an active investigation into possible fraud at Shorewood Intermediate School. Banaszynski declined to comment further.  A source said the alleged fraud is in excess of $50,000, however, police and school officials …

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Shorewood Resident Wins Donation for Shorewood Intermediate School

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, has announced a $1,000 grant for Shorewood Intermediate School on behalf of Shorewood resident Parvati Pillai, a winner in Northwestern Mutual’s Days of Sharing campaign.

Art Students Send 'Strong Message' Via Murals Erect at Shorewood Intermediate School

As part of a school-beautification project, three murals produced by eighth-grade advanced art students went up Friday morning at Shorewood Intermediate School.

As part of their school-beautification project this year, Shorewood Intermediate School advanced art students produced three murals that were installed on the north wall of the school Friday morning. "The students wanted to put color on a space that is a drab brick wall," said Shorewood Dean of Students Bill Haury. Since 2002, the school's advanced art class works on a school-beautification project each year, but this is the first year it was placed outside its middle school's walls, Haury said. "The intent was to take a school that looked very institutional and transform it to be a living, breathing expression of which the people are that go through the doors," said Ann Bauer de Ruiz, the Shorewood Intermediate School art teacher that …

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Cinderella, the Musical

Shorewood Intermediate School students rehearse their updated production of Cinderella running Friday through Sunday in the high school auditorium.

Shorewood Intermediate School drama students present an updated version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, Friday through Sunday in the SHS auditorium, 1701 E. Capitol Dr. Rapping royals, unexpected animals and a dancing steward are just a few of the surprises in store. Beloved and retired music teacher Jayne Perkins musical directs (and made the costumes), while Maripat Wilkinson, SHS Alumna and professional director, is at the helm of this middle school production on the Shorewood High School stage. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $8 ($5 for children under 10). Call the box office at 414-963-6940 and find information online.

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