Did you know: Fontana Joint 8 School District is in the final year of a four year, non-recurring referendum. We not only followed through on our promise to have lower tax rates over the last four years, we also significantly improved our educational opportunities, raising our school report card from 67.1 in 2022 to 81.8 in 2025.
There will be a new four year, non-recurring operational referendum, on the April 7th ballot to allow our school to continue offering small class sizes, attract/retain high quality staff, building operations/maintenance, and quality/individualized education.
about 21 hours ago, Steve Torrez
A huge thank you to all the parents who took the time to visit our 3–5 classrooms for Career Month! The students loved hearing from you and are already feeling inspired as they begin thinking about what they might want to be when they grow up. :)
2 days ago, Fontana J8 School District
AAS Announces 2026 Shapley Lecturers The American Astronomical Society (AAS) has selected 21 astronomers who will form the 2026 cohort of AAS Shapley Visiting Lecturers. These lecturers will visit a number of schools and community institutions across the US to share their science, inspire wonder about the universe, and build lasting connections to these communities.
This year's 21 astronomers will visit destinations in 17 US states covering a wide swath of the country. Each Shapley Lecturer will deliver a highly accessible presentation about their scientific work to public audiences at each destination. Each visit will also include 2–3 days of local engagement with schools and community organizations, creating opportunities for students and members of the public to meet a scientist.
In partnership with Yerkes Observatory, Fontana Joint 8 School District, and Lecturer Brad Newton Barlow were selected as a AAS Shapely Visiting Lecturers destination in 2026!! We are super proud to be chosen as one of the 21 sites nationally for this prestigious program. Thank you to Mrs. Rabe for helping coordinate this exciting event for the 26/27 school year!! To read more about AAS, the Shapely Visiting Lectures Program CLICK HERE.
3 days ago, Steve Torrez
Fontana ALERT--Due to impending dangerous weather predicted for tomorrow (National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning through 4pm Monday) Fontana will be closing our daycare and elementary school for Monday, March 16th. This is a snow day for all students and staff.
5 days ago, Steve Torrez
Don't miss our first ever WINGS OF DISTINCTION assembly tomorrow. ALL are welcome. Please RSVP by CLICKING THE LINK HERE. We will be honoring distinguished alumni, staff, students, and community members tomorrow from 2:15p to 3:15p in the Fontana gym. Fontana is super proud of the tradition of EXCELLENCE and we will be honoring that tradition tomorrow!!
9 days ago, Steve Torrez
Join us for the 5th Annual Walk for Wellness on May 22nd! This 5K walk/run brings our community together to promote the importance of both mental and physical health.
All funds raised from the event will go directly back to supporting our school’s mental health and wellness initiatives, including suicide prevention programs like Hope Squad. Your participation helps us continue building a supportive, healthy environment for our students.
Come walk, run, and make a difference with us! See flyer for registration and donation info or use the link below!!
This Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 12:30p to 1:30p we will have our second informational session at the Fontana Public Library regarding our upcoming referendum. Our current four year referendum will be ending this summer and we have a new four year referendum on the April 7th election ballot. Come and learn about the school, the funding sources, and ask any questions you may have.
11 days ago, Steve Torrez
Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this year's musical...Seussical Jr!
April 10th at 7 PM and April 11th at 2 PM. Buy your tickets at the door. See you there!
14 days ago, Fontana J8 School District
Don't miss our first ever WINGS OF DISTINCTION lunch and assembly on March 12th!! We invite all alumni, former/retired teachers, community members, and parents to attend our lunch and school assembly to recognize the FONTANA EXCELLENCE that has impacted our world around us!! LUNCH - 1-2P and ASSEMBLY - 2:15P TO 3:15P in the Fontana gym. Please RSVP at the LINK PROVIDED HERE
15 days ago, Steve Torrez
Hello Fontana!!! We are getting sooooo very close to our goal of 800 cereal boxes in our cereal box challenge. Did you know, the Walworth County Food and Diaper Bank in Elkhorn distributes at least 400 boxes of cereal each month? Our goal of 800 was not random, but a stretch goal to meet the Food Banks need for cereal for two months. We can do it Fontana and there is still time to donate!! Attached is an updated number of collected boxes per grade.
22 days ago, Steve Torrez
We are so grateful for our transportation team at Dousman for bringing our students to/from school safely everyday. Mr. Jim and Ms. Aubree are amazing and we would like to say thank you!
24 days ago, Steve Torrez
Congratulations to our 6th-grade students who have successfully completed their certification through the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), earning independent access to the FAB Lab. NC3 is a vital partner in our STEAM curriculum. By integrating industry-standard testing at the middle school level, we allow students to explore high-demand career paths early with hands-on learning. #unitedweSOAR #flyintoexcellence Our comprehensive STEAM programs provide students with real world application and certifications to take with them to high school and beyond!!
about 1 month ago, Steve Torrez
Good morning!
A quick note to let you know that we've added even MORE items to our WinterFest online auction fundraiser! Even if you can't make it to the event on Sunday, you can still bid on items and share the link with friends and family - you don't need to be present to win!
A recap of the event details: Fontana PTSO Winterfest Fundraiser Sunday, February 1st | 1–5 PM Delavan Bowling Lanes Join us for family fun with bowling, pizza, snacks, silent auction items, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing! $13 per person includes bowling (1 hr 45 min), shoe rental, pizza & snacks. Drinks available for additional purchase. Bowling times are 1:00-2:45 and 3:00-4:45. Check in at the door | Pay via Venmo, cash, or check Raffle & 50/50 tickets sold at check-in. Raffle and online auction end at 4:15 on Sunday. We're also still looking for a few volunteers to help out on Sunday. If you can lend a hand, please reply to this email or text Stacy Becker 262-744-2734.
We hope to see you on Sunday!
about 2 months ago, Steve Torrez
Our transportation partners are hiring. #unitedweSOAR
about 2 months ago, Steve Torrez
You may notice the large rectangles of snow in the front of our school. In years past we have actively participated in snow sculpting in Lake Geneva, however, we have the benefit of using our own snow molds to allow our students to snow sculpt right at school. Watch as our middle school students turn those rectangles into works of art!! #unitedweSOAR #flyintoexcellence
about 2 months ago, Steve Torrez
Hello Falcons!! As a reminder, our school and daycare are closed Friday, January 23rd for a full day staff inservice training. Due to the severe cold weather our school/offices will also be closed today. Stay warm and have a great weekend Fontana!
about 2 months ago, Steve Torrez
Hello Fontana Families, Don 't miss our fun and exciting Winter Fest, presented by our amazing PTSO. This fundraiser is a fun way to meet new families, have fun with your own family, and support our school field trips and activities. Click the link on the and QR codes included in the flier for the silent auction and more information!
Congratulations to our Math Meet team (5th-8th grade) on their amazing work last week in Whitewater. We competed against 9 other similar sized schools from Wisconsin and we had two overall first place finishers (Brace - 5th and Andrew - 8th grade). Our teams did amazing work, including teamwork, in addition to their incredible math aptitude!! Great job Falcons!! #flyintoexcellence #unitedweSOAR
2 months ago, Steve Torrez
Attention Bakers!! Our PTSO will once again help support our music department bake sale. We will use all money raised to continue our quest to replace broken and old instruments along with adding new (like the awesome gong) equipment to our music department. We are grateful for your support and don't miss the, now famous, cake auction between the choir and band performances this Thursday!! #unitedweSOAR #flyintoexcellence
