Virtual Backpack
KUSD’s Virtual Backpack provides an outlet for the district and community organizations to share events, activities, and resources with our families in one easy-to-access location. Materials and/or activities below may not be sponsored by KUSD or its personnel.
Organizations or individuals who want to add an item to the Virtual Backpack must submit a Virtual Backpack request form at least 1 month prior to their event date. All requests must abide by the procedures outlined in Board Policy 1520. Note: Due to changes in accessibility standards, KUSD will no longer be posting images or PDFs on the Virtual Backpack.
Items that have expired or that are more than six months old will be removed to keep this page current. If items are removed, they may be resubmitted in alignment with the procedures above for review/consideration.
August
Backpack Giveaway presented by WolfPack MC (Aug. 15)
-posted Aug. 14, 2026
KUSD families in need of school supplies are invited to WolfPack M.C. Kenosha, WI’s annual backpack giveaway at Lincoln Park, 6900 18th Ave., this Saturday, Aug. 15. Activities begin at 11 a.m., with backpack distribution at noon and continuing while supplies last.
The event also includes kids’ activities, snacks and drinks, and raffle prizes!
Peekaboo’s Peeps Charity Golf Outing (Aug. 15)
-posted July 14, 2026
📅 August 15
$125 per golfer
⏰ Registration: 11 a.m. | Shotgun Start: 12 p.m.
Register for Peekaboo’s Peeps Charity Golf Outing
This year’s outing will benefit Robert Higginbottom, a recently retired husband, father, and cherished member of our community who is currently battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and awaiting a lung transplant.
Join us for a day of golf, friendship, and giving back. Every golfer, sponsor, volunteer, raffle donation, and supporter helps make a difference for Robert and his family. Thank you for helping us show the strength of our community.
Art Journaling Club (Aug. 19)
-posted June 8, 2026
Calling all creative thinkers and makers, ages 10 and up! You are invited to join our Art Journaling Club, where we participate in learning a variety of mixed-media art techniques and freely create journal pages that show off your creative spirit. Journals, art supplies, snacks, and how-to guides are included. Join us this summer for a relaxing time to hang out and create together.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6 – 7 p.m., on the following dates:
- June 17, 2026
- July 22, 2026
- August 19, 2026
WHERE: Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy 2222 63rd St., Kenosha 53140
Sign up for this free program by emailing Jackie Easley, the Carthage College Community Literacy Center Director, at jeasley@carthage.edu.
Parent Power Up (Aug. 20)
-posted Aug. 3, 2026
Kick off the school year with confidence! Join us for Parent Power Up led by Dr. Dana Ballewske to equip your family with practical routines and strategies to support student success. Discover simple ways to stay organized, reduce back-to-school stress, and build a strong foundation for a successful school year. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or heading into middle or high school, you’ll leave with valuable tips, resources and ideas to help your family start the year strong.
Event Details:
📅 Thursday, Aug. 20
🕑 5-6 p.m.
📌 Bullen Middle School, 2804 39th Ave.
🖊️ Register for Parent Power Up
Everyone in our community is welcome to join our free family education programs! If you are not a KUSD family, join our Family Education Programs Community Group to register. Once you join, you’ll receive updates and can sign up for future events without joining again.
KHDS Blood Drive (Aug. 25)
-posted Aug. 14, 2026
Your donation can make a real difference for patients in our community. The blood collected at our drive can help support patients at more than 80 local hospitals.
🩸 Our Goal
We have space for:
- 23 Whole Blood donations
- 4 Double Red Cell donations
- 77 potential lives impacted!
❤️ How You Can Help
If you are eligible to donate, please consider signing up and encourage your coworkers, friends, and family to participate too. Every donation can help save lives.
👉 Sign up for the KHDS Blood Drive:
Schedule Your Blood Donation
Even if you can’t donate, sharing the information and encouraging someone else to participate can make a difference!
Thank you for helping KHDS support this important, life-saving cause. Let’s see how many lives we can impact together! ❤️🩸
Bradford Back-to-School Block Party (Aug. 27)
-posted Aug. 7, 2026
The ESL Department at Bradford High School is excited to host a family and community resource event open to everyone in the community — the Back-to-School Block Party! Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and resources as we welcome students and families back for a successful school year.
📅 Date: Thursday, August 27
⏰ Time: 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Bradford High School
What to Expect:
🎒 Free School Supply Giveaway
💇 Free Haircuts
🛒 Free Groceries
🎈 Bounce House
🎨 Face Painting
📚 Kenosha Public Library Bookmobile
🍔 Food Trucks (food available for purchase)
Entertainment & Demonstrations:
💃 El Grupo de Danza Azteca Quetzalcoatl
🥋 US Taekwondo Academy
Family & Community Support:
🌎 English Lessons & ESL Support
Assistance with:
• School Registration
• ParentSquare
• Free & Reduced Lunch Applications
Community Resources including:
• On-site Vaccine Clinic
• Dental Swag & Hygiene Resources
• Eye Screening Information
🏢 Connect with Local Vendors & Community Partners who support our students and families!
⭐ Free haircuts, giveaways, and school supplies are available while supplies last.
Embrace Grace 12 Week Program (Aug. 5 – Oct. 21)
-posted Aug. 13, 2026
The Embrace Grace 12 Week Program is a church based support group designed for single and pregnant young women 15-29 facing an unplanned pregnancy. It offers a judgment free, loving community where participants receive emotional, spiritual, and practical support to help them navigate this life changing journey.
The purpose is to love, encourage, and uplift single and pregnant women and their families, with hope, grace, and dignity, helping participants realize they can have their baby and their dreams too.
The curriculum is Bible based, focusing on God’s grace and love as a source of strength and healing. Week by week themes such as Introduction, Expect, Realize, Perceive, Trust, Reveal, Awake, Defend, Free, Transform, Grace Baby Shower, Princess Day, Celebration of Life. The 12 weeks program is from August 5, 2026, to October 21, 2026, from 6:00PM to 7:30 PM at the Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy (KELA), 2222 63rd Street, Kenosha, WI 53143. The baby shower is October 23, 2026.
To register go to: Embrace Grace, Find a location: enter Kenosha. Click first group option: Embrace Grace at Lively Stone Church. Click: Join the group. It will take you to a section: Fill out the form to join a program. Here enter all your information and submit. Hope to see you there!
September
Shred Day and School Supply Drive (Sept. 12)
-posted Aug. 5, 2026
Join Southern Lakes Credit Union for our annual Shred Day on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Safely dispose of your confidential documents while helping local families prepare for the school year.
This year, we’re also collecting new school supplies for Forest Park Elementary. Bring a donation along with your documents and help students start the school year with the tools they need to succeed.
Location: 3000 80th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Shred Day Information & Guidelines
i9 Sports Fall Leagues (begins Sept. 12)
-posted July 16, 2026
Registration is now open for i9 Sports Fall Leagues held at Nash Elementary starting 9/12.
Designed for kids ages 3–13, with a convenient 1-day-a-week format means practices are held immediately before games. Secure your spot ASAP to save on fees – visit i9sports.com for more information. Use code FALL20 to save $20 on Soccer, Flag Football, or T-ball Baseball registrations.
It’s The Way Youth Sports Should Be®
Eagles Nest Projects Wisconsin 2026 Sweepstakes (Sept. 13)
-posted Jan. 26, 2026
Eagles Nest Projects Wisconsin is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 Sweepstakes, offering supporters a chance to win a Van’s RV-12 ULS aircraft or $50,000 cash, while directly supporting hands-on aviation education for local high school students. The sweepstakes helps fund Eagles Nest Projects’ mission to inspire and equip the next generation of aviation leaders in Southeast Wisconsin.
Through real aircraft construction, authentic flight experiences, and immersive aerospace education, students learn by doing, gaining practical skills, confidence, and a vision for what’s possible in aviation and beyond.
Ongoing
Our Village Network – No Family Should Face Crisis Alone
-posted Aug. 13, 2026
Our Village Network is a Kenosha-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families experiencing financial hardship, crisis, or other difficult circumstances. Currently, they can service up to 100 families per month.
Items include:
- Hygiene Kits – Essential personal-care and hygiene items for children and families who may not have consistent access to them.
- Birthday Kits – Birthday essentials that help ensure financial hardship doesn’t prevent a child from feeling seen and celebrated on their birthday.
- Empowerment Kits – Thoughtfully assembled kits designed to provide comfort, encouragement, and practical support to children and families experiencing difficult circumstances.
To request support, simply go to Our Village Network and click “Request Support”.
If you are able and interested in donating to help serve more families, you can go to their Amazon Wishlist. Every donation goes directly to a family in need.
English Language Learning for adults
-posted Aug. 13, 2026
Learn to read, write and speak English with Gateway’s ELL program. Our free ELL classes meet two days a week for six hours per week. You’ll start with an orientation that helps instructors find the best starting place for you.
Register for the orientation class on Kenosha Campus at the Student Services Center, 3520 30th Ave, Kenosha 53144. Open 8am-6pm Monday and Tuesday and 8am-4pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
For Kenosha ELL call Debra Solomon 262-564-2496 or email solomond@gtc.edu. Learn more at gtc.edu/ELL
Se habla español.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Resource
-posted July 14, 2026
Kenosha County Needs More Local Foster Homes
-posted July 14, 2026
School can be the one constant in a child’s life during times of change. When children enter foster care, being able to remain in their home school or school district helps keep them grounded and connected to the teachers, friends, and support systems they know. These familiar connections can make a meaningful difference during a time of uncertainty.
Could your home be the one that helps a child stay connected to their school and community?
Sports Physicals at Kenosha Urgicare
-posted April 22, 2026
Contact Community Impact Programs Foster Care to learn more or begin your foster care journey today. Call: 262-654-1004, Option 3
We welcome any student who needs a sports physical for school sports.
- We are available for when students are unable to see their primary and/or do not have a primary care physician
- We do a general Physical that follows the school district’s guidelines (eye exam, vitals, physical ability, etc.)
- Paperwork for the physical is provided at the facility if needed by the patient
Availability for Physicals throughout the week:
- Mon-Thur: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Friday: 2-30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sat:10:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m.
Make Mathnasium Part of Your Summer Plans
-posted April 1, 2026
and get ready for the fall.