Back-to-School 2026-27

Click here for a downloadable version of our District Calendar, which includes scheduled no school days, early dismissals, and conferences for the 2026-27 school year. 

The School District of Onalaska has officially transitioned to Skyward as its new student and family information system. Please note: All families with students enrolled in one of the district's schools will already have a Skyward account. Part of the transition to Skyward included migrating student and family data. To access your account:  

Step 1: Login to Skyward Family Access

1. Visit Skyward Family Access

2. Click "Forgot Your Username or Password?"

3. Enter the email address associated with your PowerSchool account.

4. Check your email for a password reset link from Skyward, follow the prompts, and log in.

Step 2: Review, update, and verify your information by completing the "Returning Student Registration" form

Once logged in, make sure you are on the "Family Access" or home page. If you are not and are instead starting on the "New Student Enrollment" form (which you do not need to do), navigate to the top of the page near the home button and click the down arrow and click on "Family Access." Once on the Family Access page, you will see a number of tiles. Find and open the "Returning Student Registration" tile to review your family and student information. Please make any necessary updates and once completed, submit the form. 

Important notes:

• If you have more than one child in our district, you will need to scroll down to see the individual tiles for each of your students, rather than the "View All Students" section at the top. You will need to complete this form for each of your students.
• Only one form can be completed per student. If a form has already been submitted for your student, but you would like to update your contact information, you can do so by opening the "Student Profile" tile.
• Information about your child's teachers and schedules will not be live until later this summer.
• If you are experiencing issues with your Skyward account, please reach out to sishelp@onalaskaschools.com.

ParentSquare is our brand new, district-wide communications platform for students and families! If you are parent or guardian with a student currently enrolled in one of our schools, you likely have a ParentSquare account. 

Click here to learn how to access your account, update notification preferences, and all that ParentSquare has to offer! 

As we prepare for the new school year, we're excited to introduce RevTrak, a new online payment system for school meals and other student fees as part of our transition to our new student information system.

All families, including returning and new families, will need to create a RevTrak account before the start of the school year. Every household must register in the new system to manage meal balances and make online payments. To register:

1. Login to Skyward Family Access
2. Click on the "Fees & Fee Payments" tile
3. Click on the "Make a Payment" link in the top right right (both on desktop and mobile)
4. You will now be able to create a RevTrak account to manage your student's school fees, payments, and meal balance

Additional links

• Free and Reduced Lunch program
• Meal Prices *Currently listing prices for the 2025-26 school year, this will be updated closer to the start of school 
• Monthly Menus *Updated closer to the start of the school year

The School District of Onalaska partners with Go RiteWay to safely transport students. 

All students that need transportation must have a new Bus Agreement submitted each year. The deadline to submit a bus agreement for the 2026-27 school year is July 23, 2026. Any agreements submitted after could delay your routing. You can find the Bus Agreement for the 2026-27 school year here. 

There are additional steps after filling out a Bus Agreement including bus badges, how to access your bus route, and information on how you can receive timely updates on daily arrival times. You can find these details, and answers to frequently asked questions, on our district transportation page. 

The School District of Onalaska partners closely with two organizations to provide high-quality programming to students before the school day begins and after it ends. Program fees and registration are managed directly through each organization.

Boys & Girls Club 

• After School only (Ends at 6:30 p.m.)
• Offered to students grades K-12
• Located at Onalaska Middle School
• Registered students will be bussed from their school to Onalaska Middle School

Learn more and register

YMCA 

• Before and After School (Starts at 6:30 a.m., ends at 6:00 p.m.)
• Offered to students ages 4-11 (4K Preschool - Grade 5)
• Located at all three elementary schools

Learn more and register

Dear Eagle Bluff Families,

Our staff hopes that you are having a great summer with days that are packed with fun adventures, activities, and plenty of well-deserved downtime.

School is such an important part of growing up, and our team at Eagle Bluff is excited to be a part of this journey with your children. We are fully dedicated to our mission: “Working together to ensure high levels of learning for all students.” This mission only works when we do it together, and our families are a key part of our team. We are so grateful for the energy, time, and heart you invest in partnering with us.

We would like to offer a special welcome to the families that are joining the Eagle Bluff community for the first time this year. We know that choosing a school is a decision built on trust, and we are incredibly grateful that you have chosen to partner with us. Please know that we do not take this responsibility lightly, and our dedicated team is committed to working hard every day to exceed your expectations.

SOARING WITH EAGLE PRIDE
Our school motto is "Soaring with Eagle Pride." We teach, practice, and celebrate these positive behaviors daily. Throughout the year, we use quick refreshers to reinforce these expectations. Our students show their Eagle Pride by being:

• Respectful
• Responsible
• Productive
• Safe

STAYING CONNECTED AND INVOLVED
We hope you’ll join us and be as involved as possible in our Eagle Bluff community.

We understand that your time is valuable and schedules are tight, but even small ways of staying connected make a big impact. Here are a few great ways to stay involved:

• Participate in PTO events and school listening or discussion sessions.
• Volunteer in our classrooms or during school events.
• Connect daily by asking your child about their day. (If you click on the word “asking” it will take you to a website with examples of questions to ask your child)

Thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and support. Let's make this an incredible and memorable school year!

With gratitude,

Jana Yashinsky
Principal
Eagle Bluff Elementary School

Hello Northern Hills Families, 

Welcome to the start of the 2026-2027 School Year! I hope your summer months have been filled with rest, relaxation, and memorable moments with family and friends. I cannot wait to welcome you and your children back! 

School is a very important part of a child’s growth and development. At Northern Hills, our staff is committed to our district and school mission of working together to ensure high levels of learning for all. The partnership between family and school is an integral part of reaching this goal. We recognize that morning routines require significant effort, and we deeply appreciate the daily commitment it takes to arrive at school on time. Regular attendance ensures that students do not miss essential instruction and opportunities to connect with peers and staff. Thank you in advance, for partnering with us!

The new year is bringing a few staffing changes:

• Todd Meyer will be moving from 1st Grade to 2nd Grade
• Kim Callahan will be working full time in our building as an Academic Interventionist

Additionally, here are the new staff that have been hired at this point:

• Robby Carson, Special Education Teacher
• Emma Sebek, 4K Teacher
• Audra Ferguson, 3rd Grade Teacher
• Heather Bartels, 5th Grade Teacher
• Rachel Knight, Advanced Academics & Enrichment Teacher
• Madison Nelson, Speech Teacher

Below you will find some reminders, important dates and other pertinent information for you as we get ready for the new school year. We are continuing to work on classroom assignments through the summer, and plan to send those to families after the picture days in August.

Thank you for trusting us with your children’s education. We look forward to a rewarding and successful school year together!

Sincerely,

Kelly McMahon
Northern Hills Elementary Principal

Greetings OMS Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We hope this letter finds you and your family well and enjoying a restful and joyful summer break. We are excited to welcome our students back to school and look forward to another year filled with learning, growth, and meaningful connections.

Our team of dedicated teachers and staff have been hard at work preparing for the year ahead, and we are eager to create a supportive, safe, and engaging environment where every student can thrive. Whether your child is returning or joining us for the first time, we are committed to making their middle school experience a positive and memorable one.

A few important reminders as we begin the school year:

School Pictures, School Supplies Drop-off and Schedules: Tuesday, August 11th (No appointment necessary, stop in between 9:00am - 6:00pm)

WEB Day: Thursday, August 13th, 8:00am-12:00pm (6th grade and new 7th and 8th grade students; optional)

First day of school: Monday, August 24th

Open Houses:

• 6th Grade: Wednesday, August 19th, 6:00-7:00pm
• 7th Grade: Tuesday, August 25th, 6:00-7:00pm
• 8th Grade: Thursday, August 27th, 6:00-7:00pm

Please be sure to regularly check our website, your email, and Skyward for updates throughout the year. We also have a new communication tool this year ParentSquare. As always, we welcome your questions, feedback, and partnership.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We look forward to a fantastic school year ahead, and to seeing all of our students back in the building soon!

Go Hilltoppers!

Benjamin Burns, Principal
Onalaska Middle School