Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora has announced that her office will hold its first Special Event Passport Day at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol on Friday, December 8. The event is intended to make it easier for residents, especially those in the western part of the county, to apply for U.S. passports.
The passport application service is typically available only at the county Administration Building in downtown Kenosha. With this event, the clerk’s office aims to expand access by offering services at a more central location.
“As many families are preparing for spring break travel plans, this is a great opportunity for the County Clerk’s Office to bring a valuable service to our residents in the western portion of our county,” Waligora said. “This will be the first of several such events at the Kenosha County Center that we intend to hold throughout 2024.”
Applications will be accepted for first-time and minor applicants on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Passport photo services will also be available during the event, which runs from noon to 4 p.m. at 19600 75th St., Bristol.
Appointments are recommended but walk-ins will be accommodated if time permits; those with appointments will receive priority service.
Residents can schedule an appointment by contacting the Kenosha County Clerk’s Office at 262-653-2552 or by email at [email protected]. Applicants who schedule an appointment will receive information about requirements and applications via email.
“For those who are unable to attend the Special Event Passport Day, we process passport applications daily at our downtown location,” Waligora said. “Contact our office to schedule an appointment or check out our website for more information.”
Additional details are available on the county website: kenoshacounty.org/141/Passport.
Kenosha County schools serve a diverse student population. During the 2023-24 school year, white students made up just over half of all students enrolled (55.6%), while Hispanic students accounted for about one quarter (25.7%) and Black students represented just over ten percent (10.4%). American Indian students were among the least represented groups, making up only 0.2% of total enrollment. More data about school demographics can be found through Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (https://dpi.wi.gov/).
The largest schools by enrollment during this period were Indian Trail High School and Academy with over two thousand students, followed by Tremper High School and Bradford High School (https://dpi.wi.gov/).
