​Welcome 2025-2026 Staff!

We first want to say congratulations on your new position with the School District of Elmbrook, we are so excited to have you start with us. We know September feels far away.  So, we want to stay connected as you move through the summer months by helping you get to know Elmbrook School District and what makes us special! This is our Elmbrook Welcome Series and this is episode one. You will receive a new episode every week until the start of the 2025-26 school year. 

You recently received onboarding information from Marlee Johnson, along with access to our Onboarding Resources Site. As you move through the onboarding process steps, please let her know if you have any questions or concerns!  

 The goal of our Human Resources Department is to "Support Others in Moments That Matter". We want to support you as you move through the lifecycle with us as a candidate, new hire and one day retiree! Let's take an indepth look at what we do and how we can help you succeed. 

Today in episode six, we would like to introduce you to our Food Service Department! The Elmbrook Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services contributes to the district's excellence by providing quality, nutritious and well balanced meals to students.

Elmbrook Food Services is a self-operated, not-for-profit business allowing for more personalized service and feedback on meal selections. In addition to the district's ten schools, Elmbrook Food Services serves local private/parochial schools and childcare centers.

Since 2023, we have been dedicated to growing fresh, nutritious lettuce to feed our students. Our innovative hydroponic system allows us to cultivate high-quality produce in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner. By using a soilless growing method, we can efficiently manage resources, reduce water usage, and ensure a consistent supply of leafy greens year-round.

One of our students remarked, "I didn't know lettuce could have a flavor!" This sentiment captures the fresh, vibrant taste of our produce. We are proud of this journey towards healthier eating and environmental stewardship as we continue to provide our community with the freshest, locally-grown lettuce straight from our farm to your lunch tray. To learn more about our hydroponic farm watch this video here! 

In addition to student meals, our Food & Nutrition Department also offers staff meals.  The Department offers a variety of fresh specialty salads that change seasonally. Staff also have the option to order a regular lunch menu item scheduled for the day.  Staff salads may be ordered here.  Each meal is $5.00 and includes one carton of milk.  Staff can access their meal accounts through the self-serve portal on Infinite Campus, money can be added online, cash or check in the line at each building or by sending cash or check to the District Office.  

If you have any questions or need support with your lunch account, please contact Adria Day at daya@elmbrookschools.org.

Episode seven shares information about Elmbrook's Benefits and Wellness programs. Get to know Jennifer Johnson, Benefits and Wellness Specialist and how we strive to "inspire, grow and support employee wellness" Check out this video! 

Episode eight is meant to help you better understand your pay dates and deduction schedule.  Please check out this video to better understand payroll in Elmbrook! 

Episode nine is an important message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Hansen. Check it out here!

It is finally here! Episode ten! Welcome to the first day of school. We are so happy you are here. You can watch our first day of school message here!