Shorewood SEED Foundation Stories postings.
Contributed by SEED Board Member, Angie Price. Above is the current SEED Board (not pictured, Sarah McEneany and Tracy Barrrett) When my family moved to Shorewood in the fall of 2017, we had little to no sense of community. My oldest child was entering 4th grade, and like anyone stepping into a new town, I …
Every spring, the Shorewood SEED Foundation gathers the community for an evening that is equal parts celebration and impact. The Swing with Shorewood Gala & Auction, taking place Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. Kate – The Arts Hotel, is our signature fundraising event, and one of the most important ways we support Shorewood Public …
“This support allows us to provide learning opportunities that weren’t possible before.” — Kris King, SHS Chemistry Teacher For more than 20 years, SEED has provided annual grants that help Shorewood educators turn great ideas into meaningful learning experiences. Aligned with the District’s strategic priorities, these grants support equity, academic achievement, student wellness, character development, …
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” – Warren Buffett At SEED, we believe in building strong roots for lasting growth. The power of an endowment lies in its ability to give year after year, creating stability for our schools and honoring excellence over time. When …
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King With SEED’s support, Shorewood students will discover new ways to learn, grow, and shine—through a stronger math curriculum, engaging after-school programs, and innovative digital tools. This year, thanks to the generosity of our community, SEED invested more …
In 2023, Wisconsin state legislature passed the Right to Read Act, also known as Act 20, with the intention of better supporting literacy by reforming early literacy education. Act 20 required all Wisconsin schools to choose from three curriculums for implementation in grades k4 – 3 in the 2024-25 school year. One of the programs, …
If there’s one prevailing sentiment echoing through the hallways of Shorewood High School this academic year, it’s undeniably EXCITEMENT! And behind this wave of enthusiasm lies the incredible impact of the SEED Foundation’s classroom grants and district funding for the 2023-24 academic year. These donations have not only kept our schools up-to-date with cutting-edge technologies …
“Excellence means more here” is more than just a catchy new tagline for Shorewood Public Schools. A tour through the new Maker Space Lab at Shorewood Intermediate School was a great example of this to SEED board member, Sarah Lehmann. Located on the third floor of Shorewood Intermediate School, this amazing lab is filled with …
Every September, at the beginning of each school year, my friends post hilarious videos of teachers and other educators to my Facebook page knowing that I work part time in an educational setting. Perhaps my favorite is comedian Louis CK questioning the intelligence of teachers—actually choosing this profession: “Umm, Hi what is this job?”“Ok. Here’s …
If you’ve spent any time at all reading the comments section in the various Shorewood Facebook groups, you are familiar with the fact that there are many passionate community members with varied opinions. While some may be inclined to shy away from engaging with diverse opinions, Shorewood Schools Superintendent, Laurie Burgos, has come in with …