Pope Farm Elementary School

Updated PTO Event Dates

The PTO has made some changes to their event schedule. Please update your calendars with the following new dates:

- PTO Sunflower Shuffle. The new date is September 25. (The rain date is September 30.)

- PTO STEAM Fair. The new date is February 10.

- PTO Music Showcase. The new date is April 21.

Sunflower Shuffle Date Rescheduled.
After recognizing that the original date coincides with Rosh Hashanah, a significant day of observance for many in our community, we've rescheduled the upcoming Sunflower Shuffle Fun Run out of respect for those observing the holiday.

The new date for the Sunflower Shuffle is Thursday September 25, 2025. Times and location remain the same.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we strive to be inclusive and respectful of all members of our community. The new rain date is September 30.

Pope Farm Staff were thrilled to welcome students back for the 2025/2026 School Year!!

We’re excited to welcome our students back on Tuesday! Our team has been working hard and incorporating Cardinal’s Journey into everything we do. You can explore all things Cardinal’s Journey here. https://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/page/cardinals-journey

I'm proud to share that MCPASD has received an Aa1 credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service, one of the highest ratings for school districts in Wisconsin! This rating reflects our District’s overall financial health. Read why it matters to taxpayers: https://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/article/2354864!

Elementary School Teacher Assignments Postponed Until August 15

Due to recent changes in student enrollment at Elm Lawn, Northside, and West Middleton elementary schools, we've had to add new class sections to ensure every student gets the support they need.

This means we're delaying the release of elementary school teacher assignments until Friday, August 15.

This extra time will allow us to finalize our new hires and create the most accurate class lists for all students.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we work to get the school year off to a great start. We're excited to see you all soon!

Back to School Night: Mark Your Calendars for August 26th! Get ready for Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 26th! We're excited to welcome all Kindergarten through fourth-grade families to visit their child's teacher and classroom. Keep an eye on your inbox, as more detailed information about the evening will be emailed to you on August 8th. We'll have a variety of staff members available from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM to answer any questions you might have. This is a great opportunity to connect with: - Our School Principal - Pope Farm's Student Services Team (School Counselor, Social Worker, and School Psychologist) - The Encore Team (Art, Music, Physical Education, etc.) - Representatives from the School District's Food Services Department - Our School Nurse and Health Aide - The School Office - Administrative Assistant to the Principal While you're here, be sure to stop by the Pope Farm Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) table! You can learn all about volunteer opportunities and discover how you can get more involved in our vibrant school community. We can't wait to see you there!

Kindergarten Visitation Sessions on August 21st We're thrilled to invite our incoming kindergarteners to Kindergarten Visitation Day at Pope Farm on Thursday, August 21st! The school office has directly sent invitations via email to all participating students with their scheduled times. This special day is designed to give your child a warm and exciting introduction to kindergarten life at Pope Farm. They'll get to: - Meet their kindergarten teachers and our wonderful kindergarten staff. - Explore a kindergarten classroom, getting a feel for their new learning environment. - Participate in fun projects and engaging learning centers, giving them a "taste" of the activities they'll enjoy throughout the year. It's a fantastic opportunity for your child to become more familiar with the school and feel comfortable and excited for their first day! Please arrive a few minutes before your child's scheduled invitation time at the school's main entrance. A staff member will be there to greet you and guide your child to their classroom.

Kindergarten Playdate Hosted by Pope Farm's PTO Calling all incoming Kindergarten families! Pope Farm's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is excited to invite you to a special Kindergarten playdate on Saturday, August 16th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This informal get-together will be held on the school's playground, located behind the main building. It's a wonderful chance for you and your child to meet other new families, connect with the school community, and let the future kindergarteners enjoy some playtime together before the school year officially begins. We look forward to seeing you there!

Honored to be recognized as a 2025 Wisconsin State Journal Top Workplace—the first school district to earn this award! This recognition reflects our commitment to empowering and supporting our amazing staff. Thank you to everyone who makes MCPASD a special place to work and learn. #TopWorkplace #MCPASDproud #DiscoverThe Difference

Mrs Taylor, Pope Farm's Principal was delighted to receive a wonderful poster made by fourth grade students for Kindness Week. We all agree that Mrs Taylor is fantastic and the poster is incredible!!

We are so grateful to Mrs Theiler, Pope Farm Elementary's school counselor. She goes above and beyond for the school community and we wish her a wonderful National School Counseling Week!

Mrs. DeSousa’s kindergarten class earned 50 Sunflower Powers for good choices. They celebrated today by building snowmen!

After careful consideration, the district has decided to close all schools today, Thursday, December 15, 2022. All extracurricular activities will be canceled today, as well.

Thank you to all who donated to our food drive! As a result of your kind and generous food donations, families in need had a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. To show her gratitute for all the donated food, Principal Taylor surprised students by dressing up as a turkey!

Please be reminded that Pope Farm's PTO will be meeting on December 8 from 7-8 pm in the LGI room at Pope Farm Elementary. You can also join this meeting remotely via zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86260160230#success All are welcome to attend.

Our West Middleton and Park Elementary testing sites will be open on Monday (1/17) and Friday (1/21). These sites will be closed from Tuesday - Thursday (1/18-1/20) West Middleton​ Hours | 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Park Elementary​ Hours | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.​ Our Clark Street Community School (CSCS) testing site remains open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., including (1/17) for MLK Day.

These are the eight women who work tirelessly every day to ensure students have delicious and nutritious meals at school. 🍎Janet Ballweg 🍎Patricia Brings 🍎Amy Gundeck 🍎Lisa Hellenbrand 🍎Rhonda Kalscheur 🍎Kelly Lorandos 🍎Debra Lucey 🍎Diane Rhodes 🍎Todd Matuszak 🍎Amy Jungbluth Our food services team is responsible for food ordering, food storage, menu planning, food preparation, and food delivery. Last night, at our Board of Education meeting, these women were honored with the “Above and Beyond” award for distinguished customer service. Thank you for being flexible and adaptive during this pandemic!