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Southport Mission Statement
"The mission of Southport Elementary School, an inviting and diverse learning community, is to empower all students to develop academic, social and emotional skills and fuel a thirst for life-long learning by providing a research-based curriculum and engaging in meaningful learning experiences in a safe, adaptive environment that involves the collaboration of families, staff and community."

FAQ's

For your convenience, we have listed a few of the more commonly asked questions and their answers:

  1. What time does school start in the morning and when does school let out?
  2. My child will be late getting to school this morning.  What notifications should I make?
  3. My child is sick and won't be in school today.  What notifications should I make?
  4. Where is the lost and found?
  5. How much does milk cost?
  6. What is the cost of a hot lunch for my child?
  7. How will I know if the school is closed for a weather emergency?
  8. What is the phone number to call for school closings?
  1. What time does school start in the morning and when does school let out?  
    Other than on Wednesdays, classes begin at 7:40 A.M. and end at 2:30 P.M.  All students are dismissed at 1:15 P.M. on Wednesdays.  
  2. My child will be late getting to school in the morning, what notifications should I make?  
    If your child is going to be late and wishes to be counted for hot lunch, you must call the school office by 8:15 A.M.. If you cannot call before 8:15 A.M., please send a cold lunch to school with your child. In all cases please try calling the school as soon as possible.  
  3. My child is sick and won't be in school today, what notifications should I make?  
    The child's parents or guardians should call the school office as early in the morning as possible so that the absence is excused. Feel free to leave a message on the school's answering machine. If it's not possible to contact the school office the day of absence please send a note to school the following day.  
  4. Where is the lost and found?  
    The lost and found box is located near the school office. Check with office personnel if looking for valuables and small items.  
  5. How much does milk cost?  
    One carton of milk is $0.30 for students in grades 1-5.  
  6. What is the cost of a hot lunch form child?  
    A single meal ticket costs $1.70. Students use debit cards and money should be deposited into their accounts. The same debit card is used for milk.  
  7. How will I know if the school is closed for a weather emergency?  
    Rather than calling the office please listen to: WLIP (1050 AM), WRKZ, WKZN-FM, WGTD (91.1 FM), WTMJ or cable channel 20. You may also find school closing information on the Kenosha Unified School District's home page. In the event that school is closed, the radio stations will be notified prior to 5:45 A.M. and appropriate announcements will be made.  
  8. What is the phone number to call for school closings?  
    You may call 653-SNOW (7669) to see if schools are closed.