Kenosha Reporter

Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) has announced an initiative inviting parents, guardians, and community members to review and provide feedback on potential instructional materials for Spanish language arts.

According to KUSD's teaching and learning department, this opportunity allows families and community members to examine and comment on proposed Spanish language arts resources. The materials are available for public review at the Kenosha School of Language from May 13 to 23, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Visitors must check in at the school office before viewing the materials. Questions can be directed to Sarah Shanebrook Smith, who oversees the district’s language acquisition efforts.

KUSD's Language Acquisition Programs aim to help students build communication skills in multiple languages while fostering cultural understanding, interdisciplinary connections, and global awareness. Instruction aligns with national standards emphasizing communication, cultural knowledge, academic connections, language comparisons, and community participation. The district offers middle and high school world language courses—including options through Rosetta Stone—and supports English learners through its English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

The Kenosha School of Language (KSOL), a K-5 institution, offers a Two-Way Dual Immersion program designed to support academic achievement, bilingualism, and cultural competence. The school integrates Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment. Families can participate in literacy activities through the Community Book Room, reinforcing language learning beyond the classroom. KSOL's bilingual staff collaborates with families and the community to foster cross-cultural understanding. The school emphasizes professional development for educators to ensure continued growth in language instruction and student success.

The Kenosha Unified School District was established in 1967 and serves the City of Kenosha, Village of Pleasant Prairie, and the Town and Village of Somers in southeastern Wisconsin. It operates 16 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, three charter schools, three choice schools, a specialty school, and a Head Start center. The district has a total enrollment of 19,069 students with an annual operational expenditure of approximately $304 million.