Informed Voters for Monroe Schools

05/07/2026

Did you know... Wisconsin is in an educator workforce crisis. According to the Wisconsin DPI, nearly 4 in 10 first-year teachers leave the state or profession entirely within six years. Statewide, districts are facing shortages, turnover, and a pipeline that isn't keeping up with the need.

Now add this: Monroe teachers have watched colleagues receive non-renewal notices. They're being asked to do more with less, larger classes, fewer support staff, and compressed schedules. And yet, they're still here. Still teaching. Still showing up for our kids. ❤

If you see a Monroe educator this week, tell them what they mean to you. Write a note. Send a meal. Send an email to the district office. Let them know Monroe sees them and appreciates them.

05/06/2026

Shouting out a great big THANK YOU to the school nurses in Monroe! Happy National School Nurse Day to the ones who handle stomach aches, sprained ankles, mystery rashes, and 27 “I think I have a fever” visits before lunch! ❤️

Today is National School Nurse Day! 🩺

We extend our sincere gratitude to our school nurses for their commitment to student wellness, health education, and compassionate care. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. ❤️

05/05/2026

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and this year, it's hitting a little differently. 💟 One thing is clear: our staff is amazing. They deserve our loudest, most heartfelt thank you.

📣Drop a comment below: Who is a Monroe teacher or staff member who made a difference for your family? Let's fill this post with their names.

These are the people who show up every day, let's show up for them!

05/03/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week starts tomorrow 🎉

Let’s show up big for our Monroe teachers!

Have a favorite teacher who made an impact on you or your family? Share a story or give them a shoutout in the comments, we’d love to see it.

If you’re looking for another easy way to show your support, consider updating your profile picture this week to help recognize the teachers who impact our students every day. Let’s flood their feeds!

They bring so much care, energy, and heart to our schools and our community every single day, and it truly makes a difference.

Let’s make sure our teachers feel the love 💛

05/03/2026

It’s been a few weeks since the referendum, and we’ve taken a bit of time to step back and reflect.

First and foremost, thank you.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, asked questions, had conversations, volunteered, and supported this effort in any way. The level of care for this community was clear every step of the way.

In the weeks since the vote, we’ve started to see the real impacts take shape. Staff positions have been lost, and students are experiencing changes in their schools. These are difficult realities, and they matter.

While this outcome has been hard, it also reinforced something important: the challenges facing our schools go beyond Monroe. They’re part of a larger conversation about how public education is funded and supported.

We still believe in our schools, our students, and this community, and we’re not done caring about where we go from here, and we know many of you aren’t either.

📸: Natalie Henning

04/08/2026

🪧 Yard Sign Collection:

Thanks to everyone who showed their support by putting up a yard sign!

Our team will be out and about collecting signs, but if you could return yours, please drop them off at either:
➡️ 2302 11th St., Monroe
➡️ 2307 14th Ave., Monroe

Thank you again for being part of this effort!

04/08/2026

This isn’t the outcome many hoped for. Throughout this process, we saw many in the Monroe community take the time to engage, ask questions, and better understand what’s at stake for our schools. We’re grateful for that.

Our focus now is on navigating what comes next together. This is a challenging moment, but our commitment to Monroe’s students, staff, and families remains as we support one another through what’s ahead.

04/07/2026

Roll call time 🗳️

Once you vote, we want to see it! 👇
Drop your selfie with that “I Voted” sticker and rep your civic duty loud and proud.

Voted early and didn’t get a sticker? We’ve got you.
Throw a 👍, drop a “DONE,” or snap a selfie anyway and show us how you showed up!

Bonus points for creativity. Extra credit for group shots.
Let’s see who showed up!

04/07/2026

A quick reminder to make your voice heard today! Our choice. Our chance. 🗳️

Say yes to the momentum of Monroe.
Say yes to progress, to strong schools, and to our kids and community!

https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/find-my-polling-place

04/06/2026

How did the Monroe School District go from the bottom 10% to the top 15% in just a few years? We asked Jim Curran, president of the Monroe School Board, to break it down for us.

This is what return on investment in our schools looks like and why it’s worth continuing.