Second Grade has been focusing on Community and specifically how we can help improve our community. So 2nd and 3rd grade students got connected with an organization called Special Spaces which creates dream bedrooms for kids with cancer. Through them and Children's Hospital, the students wrote thank you cards to all the nurses, social workers, and anyone else who helps out letting them know how much we appreciate them. 

As we have done in past years, we are asking families to fill out this class placement survey for the 2026/2027 school year.

At Wales Elementary, we use this information, along with recommendations from teachers, to build the the most successful classes possible.  

This is the place where you can voice your opinions on your child's placement for next school year. 

Please note this survey is voluntary. If you feel your child does not have any needs or wants for next year's placement, you are not required to fill this out. 

We ask that all surveys are completed by April 17th. 

Scholastic Book Fair is Here!

We’d be lucky to have you volunteer for the Fair! There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available – we need you! Check out the options and sign up here!

Shop the Book Fair March 16 – 20 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. There will be lots of Easter basket-worthy gifts!

The PTO has lots of fun things planned over the next few months, and we hope you can join us! Please take a look at the upcoming events below and mark your calendars.

Upcoming Family Events:

Ella’s Public House (Wales) – TOMORROW, THURSDAY, March 19

Big Putts Mini Golf (Waukesha) – May 5

Family Fun Night (at school) – May 15

Lake Country DockHounds Game – May 29

More details will be shared as each event gets closer. We’re looking forward to a fun spring with our school community!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Do you own, work for, or know of a local business that wants to be recognized as a community supporter? If so, we have a great opportunity with a Family Fun Night Sponsorship! Please click here for more information: Family Fun Night Sponsor

5th Grade Graduation

A small 5th grade event recognizing our kids moving on to middle school will be held in the evening Tuesday, May 26th for KM Explore and Wednesday May 27th for Wales. More info to come as the time gets closer. 

Wales Elementary School, Kids Heart Challenge is Coming – Be the First to Sign Up Today!  

Wales Elementary School families,  

I am excited to help create a community of lifesavers and am asking you to join me. This year, we have an important goal to have 100% of our families learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR! It only takes a few minutes to learn, and it can make all the difference in an emergency. 

1) Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or Android or by clicking HERE. 

2) Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives. 

3) Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets! 

We have so many students only 1-2 steps away from completing Finn's Mission - most of which are watching two 1-minute videos.

Please remember you can opt NO for Social Media and still get credit for that step.

Don't forget -  every time we have 18 Finn's Mission complete our school is  entered to win $10,000 compliments of the NFL

We need 12 more to complete for another entry!

On behalf of kids like Ridge,  Thank You for Helping Kids with Special Hearts   | Kids Heart Challenge & American Heart Challenge!

Please be sure to double check the school that you are purchasing your child's yearbook from. Wales and Explore have separate yearbooks and we are unable exchange them for the opposite school once they are purchased.