Enroll In MTSD
Enroll in MTSD
We are excited to welcome you to the Mequon-Thiensville School District! Our district serves students in grades 4K-12 in the communities of Mequon and Thiensville, north shore suburbs of Milwaukee that embrace world-class learning opportunities with rich arts, athletic and extracurricular opportunities for students.
The following information provide answers to frequently asked questions regarding enrolling in MTSD. If you have any additional questions, please contact the office of student services at 262-238-8510 or register@mtsd.k12.wi.us.
Steps to Enroll a New Student at MTSD
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All families, including those that already have children enrolled in the district, are required to verify residency when enrolling a new child.
Children who are residents of Mequon or Thiensville are entitled to attend the Mequon-Thiensville schools. In order for us to do the best job possible, it is important that we verify student residency. This page explains how you can establish, for our records, that your child is a resident of the City of Mequon or Village of Thiensville. Proof of residency will be required prior to registration in our district.
If you are a resident of Mequon or Thiensville and your child lives with you, the following documents can be used to establish your child’s residency. Students who qualify for admission to District schools, per Board Policy 5111, will be accepted when the following documents have been submitted:
- An original birth certificate or passport;
- Proof of residency consisting of: a property tax bill, a current signed rental agreement, or a closing statement.
- For Home Owners:
- Closing Statement OR Mortgage Statement OR Property Tax Bill; AND
- Utility Bill within the last 30 days or insurance statement
- For Renters:
- Current Signed Lease/Rental Agreement; AND
- Utility Bill within the last 30 days or insurance statement; AND
- Completed Lease/Renter Verification Form
- For Home Owners:
- An Immunization Record; and
- If applicable, court orders, legal custody documentation, and/or placement papers.
If you cannot furnish any of these documents because you live with a resident of Mequon or Thiensville, other documents to establish your child’s residence will be required.
If you have any questions about this required information, our processes or the intent of this information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Residency Contact:
Michael Mooren
Executive Director of Student Services
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Birth Certificate
Please note that either Michelle Halloran or your child’s school office staff will need to view and verify your child’s original birth certificate (or passport) prior to the start of the school year.Immunizations
Families must submit legally mandated immunization records. Records can be submitted anytime prior to the start of the school year (or within 30 days of the start of school) and do not need to be submitted during pre-registration. Learn more about immunization requirements at.- Learn more about immunization requirements.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services Student Immunization Record (Printable PDF)
If you have any questions about the process to pre-register or the required documentation, you can always feel free to connect with the student services office. Contact Michelle Halloran at mhalloran@mtsd.k12.wi.us.
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After the Residency and Birth Certificate have been verified, you will receive a link to complete your online registration through Infinite Campus.
4K & 5K Program Information
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We offer a tuition-free, half-day kindergarten for four-year-olds, five days per week at our three elementary schools—Donges Bay, Oriole Lane, and Wilson—as well as one morning section with community partner Range Line Preschool and Childcare. Classes run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (morning session) or 1:15-4 p.m. (afternoon session).
Morning and Afternoon Placements & Lotter
Families indicate their morning or afternoon program preference during pre-registration. Student placements in morning or afternoon sections will be made according to family preference whenever possible. We retain the right to make final decisions on placements.
If more families indicate a preference for a morning or afternoon section than we have available seats, we will enact a formal lottery system, which is the most equitable approach to situations in which capacity is limited. Registrations received after May 1st will not be included in the lottery.
Families may still enroll at any time after the May 1 pre-registration deadline, however, those families will not participate in the class preference lottery.
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Children in MTSD's 5-year-old kindergarten program (5K) experience a high-quality early-learning program that enhances our young learners' early understanding of literacy, numeracy and social-emotional learning. Passionate and dedicated teachers nurture children's innate curiosity as they prepare students for a promising future.
MTSD's 5K is a full-day program; children must be at least five-years-old on or before September 1 of that school year in order to enroll.
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There is no better way to get a sense of a school, its culture and learning environment than by visiting. We invite prospective families to visit their child's home school meet staff members, take a tour, and ask any questions. Please contact the school directly to arrange a visit at a convenient time.
Oriole Lane Elementary
12850 N. Oriole Lane
email: oriolelane@mtsd.k12.wi.us
tel: 262-238-4220Donges Bay Elementary
2401 W. Donges Bay Rd.
email: dongesbay@mtsd.k12.wi.us
tel: 262-238-7920Wilson Elementary
11001 N. Buntrock Rd.
email: wilson@mtsd.k12.wi.us
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Transportation is available on existing bus routes for both morning and afternoon sections. Service is also provided between the school and approved childcare providers within your child's school attendance zone. This is referred to as alternative transportation.
We provide elementary-aged student pick-up and drop-off bus service to the following community daycare facilities:
Donges Bay Oriole Lane Wilson Dezigned 4 Kidz CCC, Inc. Dezigned 4 Kidz CCC, Inc. North Shore Preschool & Child Care Gan Ami Early Childhood (Mequon) Gan Ami Early Childhood (Mequon) Range Line Preschool & Childcare Kids Rule Academy Kids Rule Academy Kids Rule Academy Mequon Jewish Preschool Range Line Preschool & Childcare Milwaukee Jewish Preschool Range Line Preschool & Childcare Ozaukee Childcare & Preschool Mommy & Me Childcare Aleksa Learning Center -
The Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department is pleased to offer on-site 4K Wrap Care for our families with children enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten at Donges Bay, Oriole Lane, and Wilson Elementary schools. The program will be offered from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., with AM and PM sessions available.
Kids’ Campus is a Before and After School Program offered by the Mequon-Thiensville School District and Recreation Department. Kids’ Campus is available for children in 4K through 5th grade. Programs are conveniently located at Donges Bay, Oriole Lane, and Wilson elementary schools to ensure a smooth transition between the school day and before and after school care.
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If you have questions about the pre-registration or enrollment process, please contact Student Services Administrative Assistant Michelle Halloran at mhalloran@mtsd.k12.wi.us.
Intradistrict Transfers
If you are currently enrolled and seeking to transfer to a school within the District, please complete the intradistrict transfer request form below. An intradistrict transfer is when families wish to enroll their child at a school other than the designated school that is in their district attendance area.
Open Enrollment for Non-Residents
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The Mequon-Thiensville School District participates in the Wisconsin Interdistrict Open Enrollment Program, which allows parents to apply for their children to attend school districts other than the one in which they reside. Wisconsin residents in K4 through Grade 12 may apply to participate in the Open Enrollment program. Parents must submit an application form to nonresident school districts during a window of time that generally begins with the first full week in February and runs through the last week in April. (Please visit the Department of Public Instruction website for exact dates and times.)
Each year the MTSD Board of Education meets to determine whether seats will be available and, if so, which grade levels will have openings. If there are more applicants than there are seats available, we engage in a computerized random selection process to determine accepted applicants.
THE NON-RESIDENT, OPEN ENROLLMENT
APPLICATION WINDOW FOR THE
2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR IS CLOSED ON APRIL 30, 2026.
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Each year the MTSD Board of Education meets to determine whether seats will be available and, if so, which grade levels will have openings. If there are more applicants than there are seats available, we engage in a computerized random selection process to determine accepted applicants. Seat selection is not based on academic performance or extra-curricular activities. There is a preference given in the lottery for students that already have siblings in the district.
Even if there are no seats available in your grade, you are encouraged to apply and be put on a wait list. There is a possibility that additional seats may be allocated later in the summer. If seats become available, we will notify those families on the waitlist.
Applications are no longer being accepted for the 26-27 school year. For the 26-27 school year, the district set the following open enrollment seats:
- 2 seats in Grade 5
- 1 seat in Grade 4
- 0 seats in special education
- 0 seats in the speech/language program
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For Open Enrollment information, application and deadlines, please visit the Department of Public Instruction website. The applications are open from the first Monday in February through the last Friday in April at 4:00 pm
The Mequon-Thiensville School District coordinates the selection process for students through the use of a computerized program. Students are randomly selected into the Open Enrollment program.
FAQs
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The Mequon-Thiensville School District serves the residents of the City of Mequon and Village of Thiensville. Our district consists of three elementary schools serving students in 4K-5th grade, two middle schools serving students in 6th-8th grade, and one high school serving students in 9th-12th grade. If your child will be enrolled in 4K-8th grade, please see our attendance maps to learn in which elementary or middle school attendance zone you reside. All students in 9th-12th grade attend Homestead High School. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the student services office at 262-238-8510.
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There is no better way to get a sense of a school, its culture and learning environment than by visiting. We invite prospective families to visit their child's home school meet staff members, take a tour, and ask any questions. Please contact the school directly to arrange a visit at a convenient time.
Donges Bay Elementary
2401 W. Donges Bay Road
dongesbay@mtsd.k12.wi.usOriole Lane Elementary
12850 N. Oriole Lane
oriolelane@mtsd.k12.wi.usWilson Elementary
11001 N. Buntrock Road
wilson@mtsd.k12.wi.usLake Shore Middle
11036 N Range Line Road
lakeshore@mtsd.k12.wi.usSteffen Middle
6633 W. Steffen Drive
steffen@mtsd.k12.wi.usHomestead High
5000 W. Mequon Road
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Kids’ Campus is a before-and-after-school program offered by the Mequon-Thiensville School District and Recreation Department. Kids’ Campus is available for children in 4K through 5th grade. Programs are conveniently located at Donges Bay, Oriole Lane, and Wilson elementary schools to ensure a smooth transition between the school day and before- and after-school care. We do not provide full-day wraparound care for students in the half-day 4K program.
Kids’ Campus balances fun and learning by providing children with an array of experiences, including a wide variety of supervised and age-appropriate activities designed to encourage imagination, spark academic interests, and promote positive social skills.
The Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department is pleased to offer on-site 4K Wrap Care for our families with children enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten at Donges Bay, Oriole Lane, and Wilson Elementary schools. The program will be offered from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with AM and PM sessions available.
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The Mequon-Thiensville School District partners with Go Riteway Transportation Group to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for all eligible students.
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Elementary School
Elementary school is in session from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Doors open at 8:45 a.m.
4-year-old kindergarten is a half-day program. Morning 4K is in session from 9:00 – 11:45 a.m. Afternoon 4K is in session from 1:15 – 4 p.m.
Middle School
Middle school is in session from 7:55 a.m – 3:20 p.m. Doors open at 7:40 a.m.
High School
High school is in session from 7:25 a.m. – 2:37 p.m. Doors open at 7:10 a.m.
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Families of students entering 4-year-old kindergarten and families of kindergarten (5K) students who are NEW to MTSD are asked to pre-register their child in addition to other enrollment procedures.
The online pre-registration window is February 14 through May 1 annually.
Pre-registration allows us to develop class rosters and determine staffing to meet projected enrollment. Through pre-registration, families will select their preferred 4K morning or afternoon program option.
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The Mequon-Thiensville School District participates in the Wisconsin Interdistrict Open Enrollment Program, which allows parents to apply for their children to attend school districts other than the one in which they reside. Wisconsin residents in kindergarten through grade 12 may apply to participate in the Open Enrollment program. Parents must submit an application form to nonresident school districts during a window of time that generally begins with the first full week in February and runs through the last week in April*. (Please visit the Department of Public Instruction website for exact dates and times.) Each year the MTSD Board of Education meets to determine whether seats will be available and, if so, which grade levels will have openings. If there are more applicants than there are seats available, we engage in a computerized random selection process to determine accepted applicants.
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If you have technical questions regarding the Infinite Campus portal or online enrollment, please contact the Technology and Assessment Office at 262-238-5688. If you have forgotten your username and/or password, you can now change your login credentials by selecting the "Forgot Password?" or "Forgot Username?" links found on the portal login page.
If you have non-technical questions regarding enrollment and registration in MTSD, please contact Michelle Halloran in the Student Services Office at mhalloran@mtsd.k12.wi.us or 262-238-8510.
If you have questions about student fees, please contact Cindy Leinfelder in the Business Office at cleinfelder@mtsd.k12.wi.us or 262-238-8506.
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Before your child may attend school in the Mequon-Thiensville School District, families must submit legally mandated immunization records.