Kenosha Reporter

Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) has announced that students in grades 6-12, including those not enrolled in KUSD, are invited to participate in Introductory Color Guard Spin Clinics. These clinics aim to teach flag, rifle, and sabre techniques. The announcement was made via a press release on April 1, 2025.

According to the press release by KUSD, the color guard spin clinics will take place on May 5, 12, 19, and June 2 from 6-9 p.m. at KSOL Elementary School located at 6315 67th St. Participants will have the chance to march in parades with the Band of the Blackwatch and Rambler Band and compete during the winter season.

The Kenosha Color Guard program is open to students entering grades 6-12, including super seniors interested in contemporary pageantry arts. Students must reside within the Kenosha Unified School District but attendance at KUSD schools is not required. The program emphasizes skills in flag, rifle, sabre, dance, and performance while supporting local bands during parades. It culminates in a final performance at the Ice Cream Social. The program fee is $200 with additional costs for gloves, shoes, and souvenirs if needed.

Kenosha School of Language (KSOL), a K-5 institution offering a Two-Way Dual Immersion program, aims to support academic achievement along with bilingualism and cultural competence. The school incorporates Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) to ensure a safe learning environment. Families can engage in literacy activities through the Community Book Room to enhance language learning beyond school hours. KSOL's bilingual staff works closely with families and the community to promote cross-cultural understanding while emphasizing professional development for educators.

The Kenosha Unified School District was established in 1967 and serves areas including the City of Kenosha, Village of Pleasant Prairie, and Town and Village of Somers in southeastern Wisconsin. It operates multiple educational institutions comprising elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, charter schools, choice schools, a specialty school, and a Head Start center. The district has an enrollment of approximately 19,069 students with an annual operational expenditure around $304 million.