The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has recognized Elizabeth Streubel as its 2026 Wisconsin Elementary Associate Principal of the Year. Streubel serves as assistant principal of Wilson Elementary in the Mequon-Thiensville School District.

She is known for her compassionate leadership, student-centered decision-making, and dedication to fostering a safe, inclusive, and joyful school community. Over the past three years as an assistant principal, she has led initiatives that strengthened student well-being, improved attendance, and enhanced staff morale through intentional relationship-building and restorative leadership.

"Ms. Streubel is an indispensable part of the Wilson community,” said Principal Dr. Jocelyn Sulsberger. “She actively strives to cultivate an environment where all individuals feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn. Liz's dedication to nurturing young learners and supporting educators has had a positive impact on our school, and we are fortunate to call her a Wilson Wildcat.”

The Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) has achieved a rating of “Significantly Exceeds Expectations” on the 2024-2025 District Report Cards, issued in November 2025 by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), with an overall score of 85.2. This score once again places MTSD among the top 5% of K-12 public school districts in Wisconsin, reaffirming its standing as a top-rated district in the state. The district has significantly exceeded expectations in all eleven years since the DPI introduced the report cards. 

Homestead High School (HHS) is proud to recognize senior Sophie Perry for earning a perfect 36 on the ACT exam this past July. The ACT is a nationally recognized college admissions test that measures students’ mastery of core academic skills in English, math, reading, and science. 

“We are thrilled to celebrate Sophie’s achievement,” said HHS Principal Eric Ebert. “A perfect ACT score is a rare milestone, and Sophie’s hard work, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to learning truly set her apart. She not only excels in the classroom, but also contributes her talents across a wide range of activities, enriching the Homestead community in countless ways."

The National Merit Scholarship Competition (NMSC) recently announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 71th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Homestead High School is excited to announce that six of our senior students have qualified as National Merit Semifinalists. Those students are: Anderson Brewer, Benjamin Friederichs, Aurko Ghose, Aditya Kosaraju, Siddharth Kosaraju, and Brady Youngstrom.

These academically talented seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of competition. Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

The U.S. News and World Report has ranked Homestead High School in the Mequon-Thiensville School District #5 out of 462 (Top 2%) ranked high schools in the state of Wisconsin. The school was also ranked #382 of nearly 18,000 (Top 1%) public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and their ability to prepare students for college. By earning this national ranking, Homestead High School has reaffirmed its achieved status as a U.S. News Best High School.

“Our school community takes great pride in the national recognition of the Mighty Highlanders, as it highlights the remarkable dedication and achievements of our students and staff,” said Eric Ebert, Principal of Homestead High School. “This honor is not only a reflection of their commitment and accomplishments, but also of the steadfast support from the Mequon-Thiensville community. We are truly grateful for the encouragement that helps our students and high school continue to thrive.”

Homestead High School’s Latin Team, led by longtime Latin teacher Marianne Wallach, recently returned from the 71st National Junior Classical League (NJCL) Convention held at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, from July 21-26. The team made a historic mark on the national stage with a stunning series of victories and milestones. As part of a team of 83 students representing the state of Wisconsin, Homestead’s 30 Latin scholars brought home unprecedented accolades in academics, the arts, spirit competitions, and athletics.