School's Out: Kickoff to a Safe Summer CANCELED 6/11/2026
A message from the School's Out Committee:
If you've been watching the weather, you see that at the moment it looks like it'll be a rough time this afternoon and evening.
As an outdoor event, focused on having a safe summer, we're obviously prioritizing participant safety, and that means we had to make the sad decision to cancel the event tonight. We're brainstorming ways to bring the event back some time this summer, and hope we'll still be able to showcase all the fun, safe, and enriching opportunities our community has to offer!
For those of you willing to brave the weather, a few kids activities will still be available in the community room downstairs in the Greendale Library between 3:00-7:00PM.
Sincerely,
The School's Out: Kickoff to a Safe Summer Organizing Committee
A message from the School's Out Committee:
If you've been watching the weather, you see that at the moment it looks like it'll be a rough time this afternoon and evening.
As an outdoor event, focused on having a safe summer, we're obviously prioritizing participant safety, and that means we had to make the sad decision to cancel the event tonight. We're brainstorming ways to bring the event back some time this summer, and hope we'll still be able to showcase all the fun, safe, and enriching opportunities our community has to offer!
For those of you willing to brave the weather, a few kids activities will still be available in the community room downstairs in the Greendale Library between 3:00-7:00PM.
Sincerely,
The School's Out: Kickoff to a Safe Summer Organizing Committee
Congratulations to our 2026 retirees! We appreciate, recognize and celebrate your commitment to our students. Best wishes as you move forward to your next chapters! #PantherPride #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence
Second graders at Canterbury held their Knowledge Showcase. Families were welcomed in to listen to their child teach them all about what they have learned this year. From Ancient Asian Civilization, The Civil War, Insects, and Cycles in Nature, to Greek Myths, Fairy Tales, the Human Body, and even more! These second graders learned and explored a TON this year. Students worked the entire year creating a slideshow and project to showcase their hard work. It was great to see so many families engaged in their child's work. Families even learned some new things along the way!
On May 11, fourth grade students from Canterbury participated in JA Biztown. Biztown is a financial literacy program that teaches students how to apply for jobs, earn paychecks, manage bank accounts, and what it is like to have a job. The students participated in an interactive simulated town where they each had a job and fulfilled the responsibilities of that job.
Members of the Canterbury Service Club created more than 100 hygiene kits for clients of Milwaukee's Street Angels. With generous donations from the school community, the students assembled the kits and wrote individual messages to include in the bag with the personal care items. Service Club is composed of 50 fourth and fifth graders at the school. Serving others in our community is an important attribute of a Greendale student. Many thanks to all who participated in the project.
The Founding Fathers were busy 250 years ago. Canterbury's first graders had a fun day celebrating everything they learned about the Revolutionary War and our country's beginnings. They made crafts of some of our country's symbols and even tried to write with quills (it is not as easy as it looks!). Students also learned about Memorial Day and how important it is to remember and honor all of the fallen soldiers who have fought for our freedom.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! America’s 250th birthday marks a historic milestone, reflecting on the nation’s founding ideals and the long journey since 1776. The journey in ELA for fourth grade at Canterbury included how we became a country. Students have learned about all the events that led up to the American Revolution. As part of their celebration of America turning 250, they created some collaborative posters, gave reasons why they love America, celebrated by singing Happy Birthday with cupcakes, and played some America Bingo.
Canterbury kindergarteners have been busy shining bright during this exciting final month of school! From learning all about Presidents and National Symbols to blossoming into confident young readers, these kindergarteners have worked so hard and grown so much. They’ve been becoming story-problem superstars and having fun exploring new literacy skills through WIN BINS. Every day has been filled with learning, laughter, and lots of proud moments. These young students are more than ready to spread their wings and soar into first grade!
On May 5, our three grade schools enjoyed unforgettable all-school field trips to Franklin Field! All our elementary students came together to spent a beautiful, sunny morning cheering on the Milwaukee Panthers for their annual School Day game. Before the first pitch, our students got to enjoy the interactive TMJ4 Weather Show, and once the game started, the energy in the stands was absolutely electric. The Panthers didn't disappoint, rallying to a thrilling 6-4 victory over Valparaiso! Our students represented Greendale Schools wonderfully with their great behavior and loud cheers. A huge thank you to all of our staff and the Milwaukee Panthers staff for making this massive logistics puzzle a safe, smooth, and incredibly fun day for everyone!
Get Ready for the 2026 GMS Musical, Disney's High School Musical!
GMS's Spring Musical is May 13 and 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the GHS Auditorium. Close to 70 cast and crew students are working hard to 'Getcha Head in the Game' to bring home the Wildcats Championship. Come join us.
All seats are General Admission and available at the door. Asking for $5 per person donation or $20 per family. NO advanced tickets. Show will run about 75 minutes and be fun for the whole family. Hope to see you there!
Canterbury students get learning and moving with a Walking Classroom experience through a $5,500 grant from the Greendale Education Foundation. The Walking Classroom (TWC) is research-based, national award-winning nonprofit program offering high-quality academic enrichment paired with structured physical activity for classrooms. Students walk and listen to a 15-minute kid-friendly educational podcast. Research confirms that when students move while learning they retain more, are happier and even get faster at basic math skills. These fourth graders recently listened to a podcast about the song "Take me out to the Ballgame" and how its composer, Jack Norworth, wrote the lyrics in 1908 because he was such a devoted baseball fan. Some student comments: "WOW this is amazing!" and "I can't wait to do it again."
Second graders in Mr. Johnsen's Physical Education class have been reaching new heights exploring the climbing wall! Students are building strength, balance, and confidence while learning the basics of climbing safety. This unit not only promotes physical strength but problem solving skills as well!
Canterbury’s Social-Emotional Word of the Month was Cooperation—working together to achieve a common goal. To bring this concept to life, first grade and fourth grade buddies partnered with Feeding America for a Peanut Butter and Jelly collection drive.
All Canterbury students were encouraged to cooperate with the first and fourth graders by donating PB&J throughout the month. Together, the school worked toward three goals: collecting 350 jars would earn a school sports day, 400 jars would have the first and fourth grade teachers dress up in PB&J costumes, and reaching 450 jars would lead to a staff basketball game.
On April 21, Canterbury successfully achieved all three goals! Not only did students gain a deeper understanding of cooperation, but they also celebrated their success with a fun and exciting game.
All Canterbury students were encouraged to cooperate with the first and fourth graders by donating PB&J throughout the month. Together, the school worked toward three goals: collecting 350 jars would earn a school sports day, 400 jars would have the first and fourth grade teachers dress up in PB&J costumes, and reaching 450 jars would lead to a staff basketball game.
On April 21, Canterbury successfully achieved all three goals! Not only did students gain a deeper understanding of cooperation, but they also celebrated their success with a fun and exciting game.
The Community Connections Arab American Heritage event was a beautiful showcase of the culture of the Arab world, with amazing drum and dance performances, music, food, Henna and Arabic calligraphy, crafts, health and wellness resources and so much fun! Many thanks to our guests and everyone who made the celebration special and memorable. We are grateful to the very generous vendors, performers and door prize sponsors. Shout out to these participants: The Greendale Health Department/ Community Alliance, PAGE, Banat Al-Huriyeh, Tabla/Arabic Drum- Peter Alnimri, Stylish Henna By Amina, Farouq Abukhamireh- Arabic Calligraphy. Each guest received a ticket for a door prize sponsored by these generous businesses: Qahwa House, Wellbees Pharmacy, Crystal Hair Salon, MyCare Home Care Services, Cinnabon in Greendale and Bayshore mall, Hot Bargain Depot, Prestige Accounting Services, Crave Cookies - Greendale, Jana Designs, and Rana's Beauty Room. Watch for this and the other Community Connections events in the 2026-2027 school year!
Fourth graders have become marine biologists trying to solve the problem of how does a mother dolphin communicate with its calf? They are trying to explain patterns that different animals use to communicate with each other. They used a SIM (digital simulation) to investigate wavelengths, amplitude, and a visualization of sound particles. They also researched a specific animal and created pop-up books during a writing activity to explain how their animal communicates.
Canterbury third grade students are learning about astronomy. They have been researching what it is like for astronauts to live and work on the International Space Station. While reading text and watching videos of astronauts on the ISS they took notes about how they sleep, get ready for the day, eat, exercise, work, and spend their free time. They are using all of their new learning to write an essay about what an astronaut’s day could look like on the ISS. This group of students are out of this world!
Join us for this annual Community Connections celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, Thursday, April 23, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Canterbury Elementary.
This FREE Admission family-fun event will feature music, dance demonstrations, food, crafts, art and more. This year’s celebration will include: Debkeh dance, an Arabic calligrapher plus FREE food samples, and Henna art.
Dinner items from Fatty Patty Food Truck. Boutique items available for sale. (Please bring cash for purchases.) Everyone who attends will receive a ticket to enter into a free drawing of gift items from our vendors and local Arab-American owned businesses.
See you at Canterbury!
This FREE Admission family-fun event will feature music, dance demonstrations, food, crafts, art and more. This year’s celebration will include: Debkeh dance, an Arabic calligrapher plus FREE food samples, and Henna art.
Dinner items from Fatty Patty Food Truck. Boutique items available for sale. (Please bring cash for purchases.) Everyone who attends will receive a ticket to enter into a free drawing of gift items from our vendors and local Arab-American owned businesses.
See you at Canterbury!
Third grade classes at Canterbury celebrated the end of their ELA astronomy unit with a "Trip Through Space"! Students invited special guests to join them as they journeyed through a series of stations related to some of their learning throughout the unit. Students practiced punctuation with quotes from famous astronauts, built 3-D representations of constellations, and showed off research posters about the planets. Third graders collected stamps in their "space passport" as they completed the various activities. It was a wonderful way for families to get a glimpse at what students have been working on at school, and for students to show off all their hard work!
It was a busy few weeks of amazing music making at Canterbury prior to Spring Break! Fourth graders have been hard at work learning recorder. Students have learned how to read music, play a brand new instrument, and now are earning "recorder karate" belts when they master new songs. Fifth graders have also been learning a new instrument - the ukulele! They have learned five chords so far and are able to play many different songs. Third through fifth grade choir students joined all other choir students in the district for an afternoon of singing and fun during the 1st Annual District Choir Festival!
Dear Greendale Schools Families:
As a reminder, registration for our K-8th Grade 2026 Summer School classes will begin Tuesday, April 7, at 5:00 p.m. and last through Monday, April 28. We hope you consider joining us this Summer! Students wishing to expand and/or maintain their proficiency levels in literacy and math, and take part in enrichment opportunities are encouraged to sign up for our 2026 summer school. Classes will run June 22 through July 21. Summer School WILL NOT be in session on July 3 or July 6.
If you are interested in enrolling in Summer School, please refer to the following three resources:
K-8th Grade Summer School Booklet: This contains specific course details and general information about Summer School.
Registration Information: (To read BEFORE you register): This outlines information on how to prepare for registration and provides answers to common questions.
Step-by-Step Registration Guide: (To read WHILE you are registering): This provides step-by-step directions on how to register for classes.
If you have questions for students entering grades K-5 please feel free to contact Michael Brock, College Park Principal at 414-423-2851 or michael.brock@greendaleschools.org.
Questions for students entering grades 6-8 may be directed to Greendale Middle School Assistant Principal, Chris DelPonte at chris.delponte@greendaleschools.org.
If you have any questions regarding Infinite Campus or the Registration process please contact Julia Bahr at julia.bahr@greendaleschools.org or 414-423-2800 ext. 3010. For families needing password information for Infinite Campus, please contact your school office.