Hello Falcon Families!
As the weather has changed and the school year is coming to an end we wanted to put out the lost and found again. Please check out the latest items and reclaim your treasure. We will plan to donate our lost and not found the week of May 18th. Stop on by!
1 day ago, Steve Torrez
A school is most successful when the entire community works together in the best interest of kids/families. Fontana just completed is 66th year of outdoor education that is carried forward by such stakeholders as our school board, committed staff, parents, and community partners to name a few. The Lake Geneva Garden Club, Environmental Education Foundation, Fontana Garden Club and the Lions Club are just a few of those amazing community organizations that ensure our lakes area is taken care of year after year. Read more from the LINK HERE: https://www.eefscholars.org/general-8 #unitedweSOAR
4 days ago, Steve Torrez
Our 8th graders have been busy. After visiting our nations capital last week they returned and took an amazing trip to Chicago visiting landmarks and unique museums. Thank you to our PTSO for supporting and helping with planning!! #unitedweSOAR #flyintoexcellence
6 days ago, Steve Torrez
Don't miss the final showing of Modzilla today at 2pm at Fontana Elementary. Admission and popcorn are free with concessions available for purchase. We packed the gym last night and plan to do the same today! See you there!!!
14 days ago, Steve Torrez
Exciting Summer Opportunities Coming Soon! Summer School Mark your calendars! Summer School will once again be free for Fontana families and will run Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, August 3–14, 2026. Students will receive one hour each of math, reading, and enrichment daily. Registration and additional details coming soon! Contact Jill Jackson with any questions at [email protected]
Summer Educational Coaching We’re excited to expand our Summer Educational Coaching Program after a very successful first year! This program offers students the opportunity to connect with a teacher once per week over the summer to support math, reading, and/or social-emotional needs. Sessions can be held virtually or in person, depending on your family’s schedule. More information and sign-up details will be shared soon—stay tuned! Contact Jill Jackson with any questions at [email protected]
20 days ago, Steve Torrez
We are excited to have Chef Eduardo prepare a special meal for our school tomorrow, Friday April 17th in partnership with our food service provider Taher. All students and staff are welcome to join in on the wonderful opportunity tomorrow during their regular lunch period as part of our regular lunch fees/program. Thank you to Chep Eduardo and Taher for this fun, food event!
22 days ago, Steve Torrez
We hosted The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for their annual Spring Hearings. This well attended meeting covers important updates and information regarding our environment. #unitedweSOAR 🐟🚤⛵️
24 days ago, Steve Torrez
We are only 38 days away from our 5th annual Walk for Wellness. This year we are adding to the fun by making it a COLOR RUN! Register NOW (all proceeds go back to mental health services and programs in our local schools): https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Fontana/FalconsWalkforWellness
24 days ago, Fontana J8 School District
We had the honor of hosting Dr. Dan Ninham last week to teach our students Indigenous Games such as the "stick game", which was later adapted by the French and named Lacrosse. Thank you Dr. Dan and thank you to our PTSO for sponsoring cultural arts at Fontana. #unitedweSOAR
25 days ago, Steve Torrez
Don't miss the final showing of Seussical Jr. today at 2p and Fontana Elementary. Tickets available at the door $5. All ticket sales will support our musical program directly!
27 days ago, Steve Torrez
Don't miss our amazing and talented students performing the Seussical Musical Jr. tonight and tomorrow. Show times are:
April 10--Friday 7pm
April 11--Saturday 2pm
Tickets are $5 and available at the door along with snack and concessions. See you there!!
28 days ago, Steve Torrez
We are grateful to have strong partnerships with our community and have shown responsible, effective, and collaborative efforts the last four years. At Fontana we intend to build on our continuous improvement modules the next four years. Voting takes place tomorrow, April 7th, for our non-recurring operational referendum at Fontana Joint 8 School District. #unitedweSOAR
about 1 month ago, Steve Torrez
Falcon REMINDER---School and Daycare are CLOSED on Friday April 3rd in observance of the Easter Holiday. Have a great weekend Falcons and see you all Monday, April 6th.
about 1 month ago, Steve Torrez
We will have our annual Preschool Screening and Open House On April 22, 2026 from 10a to 11a at Fontana Elementary. This is for any NEW families who are not already attending 3k or 4k at Fontana this year. You will be able to meet our staff, play with current students in 3k and 4k and learn more about Fontana overall! Please contact Taylor Jewell to register at [email protected]. We can't wait to meet our new Falcons!!
about 1 month ago, Steve Torrez
We have worked very hard the last four years, as a district, to ensure we have been good stewards of our community trust with our last four year referendum. This April 7th Fontana will have another 4 year, non-recurring operational referendum, to help maintain our small class sizes, retain/recruit quality staff, utilities and building maintenance/updates, diverse school offerings, and individualized instruction.
It is officially spring and we are SO excited for our 5th Annual Walk for Wellness -- COLOR RUN!! Register now (link below) to join in on this 5K COLOR walk/run that 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, get COLORFUL and make a difference with us!
Last year, we hit our goal of $2,235.00! This year, we're upping our goal to $3,000.00!
BONUS-- everyone who registers will be entered into drawings for fun prizes!
Schedule of events: 12:00 pm - Check-in, snacks, and pre-event festivities 12:30 pm - Walk/run start time 1:15 pm - Post-run food served
about 1 month ago, Fontana J8 School District
One of the best days of the year.....A full scale search of the feisty Fontana Leprechaun. We seek to capture this elusive trouble maker every year, and once again, he escaped all of the elaborate traps set up to catch him!! If you see a small Leprechaun, dressed in green, please do what you can to return him to Fontana so he can be held accountable for all of his wrongdoings!! Be safe out there Falcons!! The creativity of our Leprechaun hunters is amazing!! #unitedweSOAR #flyintoexcellence
about 1 month ago, Steve Torrez
We have worked hard the last four years to hold true to our promise to be fiscally responsible, maintain small class sizes, build continuous improvement within our school, and retain high quality staff. Additionally, in the last four years our tax rate has declined. These promises, along with a continued lower trend in the mill rate/tax rate, are the focus of our new four year, non-recurring/operational referendum, on the April 7, 2026 ballot. The facts are listed here, on our website, and available for further discussion with our district administrator or business manager at any time. We are grateful for our amazing community support and look forward to showcasing that ongoing partnership. #unitedweSOAR #flyintoexcellence
about 2 months ago, Steve Torrez
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 2 months 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. :)
