Board hears K‑8 STEM transportation and Horning playground plans; administration outlines summer moves
June 12, 2026 | Waukesha School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
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District leaders briefed the board June 10 on long‑range plan implementation, focused K‑8 STEM logistics and summer building moves.
Assistant Superintendent Mr. Pat said the district surveyed STEM families and used two shuttle stops—Bethesda and Saratoga—based on responses; "approximately 118 students qualified or were interested in the busing component," he reported. The administration plans to finalize stop assignments, route students during the summer and notify families of bus assignments and seating.
On playgrounds and site planning, administration said the Whittier STEM elementary playground will be moved to Horning to create a shared play area for the K‑8 STEM site; plans include one or two Gaga ball pits and consistent yellow‑and‑black branding for the Wakauhaw STEM Academy at Horning.
Board members asked about teacher packing and timeline pressures tied to building moves. Mr. Clark said boxes and supplies are available and principals should coordinate requests through central office; he said the district set firm deadlines to keep the overall move on schedule but will work with principals on exceptional situations.
Administration also gave class‑size and capacity figures: K–5 average about 20.6 students per class; Butler projected at ~99% capacity and Les Paul about 95% for the coming year. Summer activities will include library moves, targeted relocation of specialty equipment and site preparations for fall.
No formal action was taken; administration will finalize bus routing and publish family notifications over the summer.
Assistant Superintendent Mr. Pat said the district surveyed STEM families and used two shuttle stops—Bethesda and Saratoga—based on responses; "approximately 118 students qualified or were interested in the busing component," he reported. The administration plans to finalize stop assignments, route students during the summer and notify families of bus assignments and seating.
On playgrounds and site planning, administration said the Whittier STEM elementary playground will be moved to Horning to create a shared play area for the K‑8 STEM site; plans include one or two Gaga ball pits and consistent yellow‑and‑black branding for the Wakauhaw STEM Academy at Horning.
Board members asked about teacher packing and timeline pressures tied to building moves. Mr. Clark said boxes and supplies are available and principals should coordinate requests through central office; he said the district set firm deadlines to keep the overall move on schedule but will work with principals on exceptional situations.
Administration also gave class‑size and capacity figures: K–5 average about 20.6 students per class; Butler projected at ~99% capacity and Les Paul about 95% for the coming year. Summer activities will include library moves, targeted relocation of specialty equipment and site preparations for fall.
No formal action was taken; administration will finalize bus routing and publish family notifications over the summer.
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