KENOSHA, Wis. (Thursday, May 7, 2026) – The Kenosha Unified School District invites community members to serve on a committee to review recommendations to rename the Chavez Learning Station, 6300 27th Ave. The review is in response to community requests regarding the facility’s current name.
The committee’s recommendation will be presented to the Board of Education for discussion and possible action on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The committee is scheduled to meet from 5-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 4, at the Educational Support Center (ESC), 3600 52nd St. Additional meetings may be held on Tuesday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 16, if needed.
Individuals interested in serving on the committee or submitting a name for consideration must submit a letter of interest by Wednesday, May 20. Letters must include the individual’s name, email address and phone number. Selected participants will be notified by May 29.
Submissions may be:
- Mailed to the Educational Support Center, ATTN: Tanya Ruder, 3600 52nd, Kenosha, WI 53144
- Emailed to truder@kusd.edu
- Dropped off at the ESC between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
When submitting a name for consideration, the following guidelines apply:
- Buildings must be named after a person or place.
- Individuals must have been deceased for at least two years before they may be nominated.
- Individuals who are nominated must be limited to those who have historical significance, have performed exemplary service in the community or for humanity, have displayed outstanding leadership and/or are of exemplary moral character.
- Places that are nominated must be very well known and have a great deal of significance to the district and/or community.
- First consideration shall be given to local persons or places, but consideration may also be given to state, national and international persons.