School District of Janesville, WI

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09/25/2026

COME ON DOWN!!!!!

Are you a game show fanatic? Well, Delivering Bags of Hope has just the thing to satisfy that itch!

From 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, BOH will host "The Price is Right" at UAW Local 95, 1795 Lafayette St., Janesville. Join the fun for an afternoon where every spin, bid and win helps fill snack bags, buy gift cards and provide two weeks' worth of food and essentials for families right here in Janesville!

Each participant's name will go into the basket to see who will "Come on down" to play amazing games, win prizes and spin the big wheel!

Ticket purchases, donations and participation will all support Delivering Bags of Hope's mission to help students in the School District of Janesville who are facing food insecurity issues.

Attendees must be 18+ to play. Admission is $30 per player for those older than 18, while those younger than 18 can attend as audience members for just $15 each.

For tickets and more information, visit https://bit.ly/3SYQSAj

Delivering Bags of Hope works to help students facing food insecurity. It does this by contributing snack bags to teachers, providing grocery gift cards during spring break, and the largest assistance comes in December when it distributes 350 district families with two weeks' worth of food and other essentials during winter break when school provided meals and snacks are not available.

Delivering Bags of Hope is a goodwill initiative aimed at helping students facing food insecurity. In addition to contributing snack bags to teachers and providing grocery gift cards during spring break, volunteers gather each December to bag and deliver two weeks’ worth of groceries to 50 Janesville senior citizens and 350 district famlies during winter break. Initially conceived by workers at the Janesville General Motors plant more than 40 years ago, the storied program has been coordinated by SDJ employees since GM closed its local plant in 2008.

The relationship the School District of Janesville shares with the Janesville Police Department is an honored and specia...
09/25/2026

The relationship the School District of Janesville shares with the Janesville Police Department is an honored and special one, and our School Resource Officers (SROs) are an invaluable part of our SDJ team!

Not only do they keep our staff and students safe throughout our district buildings, they often make the time to just sit down and read a few books to children.

On Tuesday, SRO Benny Rocha paid a visit to Kennedy Elementary School to read "Police In Our Schools" by Deputy Becky Coyle to kindergarten and P4J students. In addition to telling stories, Officer Rocha explained all of the tools he carries on his vest and belt to conduct his duties as a police officer.

Thank you, Officer Rocha -- and SROs Roche, Popovich, Sihabouth and Mattule -- for being there and for caring about our kids both in school and out. We are beyond fortunate to have you looking out for us!\

Wednesday was a major milestone for many prospective seniors at Rock River Charter School as the caps and gowns came out...
09/24/2026

Wednesday was a major milestone for many prospective seniors at Rock River Charter School as the caps and gowns came out for GRADUATION PHOTO DAY!

Students tried their best to navigate mortarboards, keep track of tassels and, in some cases, avoid smiling for the camera so as not to look too soft :)

Nearly 140 RRCS students had photos taken across the day, and inside, more than 10 rang the bell -- signifying they had completed classes and requirements to receive their School District of Janesville diploma!

Seeing our students succeed is one of the highlights of working for the district. Congratulations to all of our graduates -- recent, current and future!

Three students from Jackson Elementary School, Janesville, WI did an OUTSTANDING job of reciting the Pledge of Allegianc...
09/24/2026

Three students from Jackson Elementary School, Janesville, WI did an OUTSTANDING job of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at Tuesday night's Janesville School Board meeting!

Jackson Principal Sarah Brehm introduced three of her Tigers -- fifth-graders Memphis Chenoweth, Hazel Pinnow and Augustus Sundly -- and the three did an amazing job!

Kudos Memphis, Hazel and Augustus! Keep up the great work! It was a pleasure having you join us!

IT'S KTD WEDNESDAY ... WITH BRITTA MITBY!The School District of Janesville is fortunate to have outstanding employees wh...
09/23/2026

IT'S KTD WEDNESDAY ... WITH BRITTA MITBY!

The School District of Janesville is fortunate to have outstanding employees who make a huge difference in the lives of our students, whether it be as teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, food service workers, custodians, coaches and more!

But the SDJ has nearly 1,500 employees, so getting to know each one would be just shy of impossible.

In an effort to familiarize you with at least some of our amazing staff members, we offer this ongoing series of interview pieces collectively known as "Know The District."

New interviews will be posted to the district website every other Wednesday during the school year.

Today, we introduce you to Britta Mitby, the innovation specialist at Edison Middle School. Here, she talks about why she became a teacher, her love for game shows and how she spent three summers as an extra on "Dawson's Creek!"

Learn more at https://www.janesville.k12.wi.us/about-us/know-the-district

to CLEAN UP? The School District of Janesville is a place you can truly SHINE!The School District of Janesville is curre...
09/23/2026

to CLEAN UP? The School District of Janesville is a place you can truly SHINE!

The School District of Janesville is currently hiring for a variety of custodial positions throughout the district. And with outstanding retention rates for both non-certified (89.2%) and certified staff (94.3%), you can rest assured knowing you will be working with others who LOVE where they work and what they do!

Here are a few vacancies listed by position and location. Please be sure to check them out.

*CUSTODIAL OPPORTUNITIES
-- (FT) Utility Custodian, Districtwide
-- (FT) Head Custodian, Kennedy Elementary School
-- (PT) Custodian (5.5 hours/day), Craig High School
-- (PT) Custodian (4 hours/day), Franklin Middle School
-- (PT) Custodian (5 hours/day), Wilson Elementary School
-- (PT) Custodian (5.5 hours/day), SDJ Main Offices
-- (PT) Substitute Custodian (hours vary), Districtwide
-- (PT) Utility Custodian (4 hours/day), Districtwide
To apply for seasonal positions within SDJ, access the WECAN web portal at https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3276 or email human resources generalist Nichole Conaway at [email protected].

So come JOIN OUR TEAM! We know you'll be glad you did!

*Positions listed here might be filled prior to posting on social media. Please visit https://bit.ly/4njj3UU for regular updates on new and existing positions.

What would the proposed operating referendum mean for the School District of Janesville? We’re answering some of the mos...
09/23/2026

What would the proposed operating referendum mean for the School District of Janesville?

We’re answering some of the most common questions we are hearing from our community to help voters understand the proposal before Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Learn about the district’s financial challenges, how referendum funds would be used, and the projected tax impact at https://www.janesville.k12.wi.us/referendum.

SDJ's NEXT SUPERINTENDENT IS ...Following the recent announcement of Superintendent Mark Holzman’s retirement, the Board...
09/22/2026

SDJ's NEXT SUPERINTENDENT IS ...

Following the recent announcement of Superintendent Mark Holzman’s retirement, the Board of Education has officially named Dr. Allison DeGraaf as the next Superintendent of the School District of Janesville, effective with the 2027–28 school year.

A dedicated 35-year veteran of the district, Dr. DeGraaf brings extensive experience in executive leadership, academic innovation and proven success to the superintendency. Since 2017, she has served as the Director of Learning and Innovation. Her long-standing career in Janesville includes roles as principal of Kennedy Elementary School (2011–17), academic learning coach at Kennedy (1997–2011) and a classroom teacher, where she first joined the district in 1991.

"The Board of Education is confident Dr. DeGraaf will provide the steady continuity, strategic vision and focus on academic excellence needed to build upon our district’s incredible momentum," said Janesville School Board President Lisa Hurda. "She knows our community inside and out, understands the needs of our students and staff, and holds deep-rooted trust across Janesville."

Throughout her tenure, Dr. DeGraaf has helped drive significant systemic progress across the district. As Director of Learning and Innovation, she has led curriculum adoption, worked closely with district leadership on strategic goals and referendum planning, chaired the Education Council in partnership with Forward Janesville Inc and established rigorous hiring protocols for district administrators.

Her key leadership highlights and qualifications include:
-- National Academic Recognition: Led Kennedy Elementary School to earn prestigious National Blue Ribbon School honors in 2012.
-- Academic Growth: Driven measurable improvements in high school ACT scores, third-grade reading proficiency and district-wide academic performance.
-- Distinguished Career Accolades: Recognized as Forward Janesville Educator of the Year (2024), SDJ District Administrator of the Year (2020), SDJ Principal of the Year (2014) and SDJ Teacher of the Year (1998).
-- Community Leadership: Active board member for the Boys & Girls Club of Janesville, contributor to the Wisconsin DPI Excellence for All/Closing Gaps Committee and international keynote speaker.

Dr. DeGraaf holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from UW-Madison and maintains an active Wisconsin Superintendent License. As a longtime Janesville resident and district parent with a child currently attending local schools, she brings a dedication to the community that is both professional and personal.

"I am honored to be selected as the next superintendent of the School District of Janesville," said Dr. DeGraaf. "Having spent my entire career working alongside the extraordinary educators, staff and families in this community, I know firsthand how special our district is. I look forward to partnering with our staff and families so that every learner can reach their full potential."

Congratulations on this well-deserved career milestone, Dr. DeGraaf!

IT'S TIME WARP TUESDAY!Do you recognize these faces pulled from the 1958 Janesville High School yearbook? Be sure to lea...
09/22/2026

IT'S TIME WARP TUESDAY!

Do you recognize these faces pulled from the 1958 Janesville High School yearbook?

Be sure to leave a comment, and feel free to share them with friends, family or classmates. Then check back in next TUESDAY for some images from the 2007 Parker High School - Janesville, WI yearbook!

GET YOUR GEAR!The School District of Janesville's Adapted Sports League kicks off at the end of this month, so now's the...
09/22/2026

GET YOUR GEAR!

The School District of Janesville's Adapted Sports League kicks off at the end of this month, so now's the time to order your T-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks and more to support our local athletes!

Scan the QR code below for more information on how to get your gear supporting Joseph A. Craig High School, Parker High School - Janesville, WI or the program as a whole! Orders must be made by FRIDAY, OCT. 2, as both schools will host their fall co-ed soccer home openers in mid-October (Parker on Oct. 13 and Craig on Oct. 14).

Craig and Parker ASL will also compete in floor hockey this winter and wiffle ball next spring in a league that features six other teams: Sun Prairie East and West, DeForest, Middleton, Wauankee and Verona/Mt. Horeb.

Be sure to come out and support our amazing ASL athletes!

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527 S Franklin Street
Janesville, WI
53548

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