Our Biggest Year Yet: 2025–2026 in Review

This year marks a meaningful milestone: for the first time, KTEC Schools of Innovation is a fully implemented K-12 program. From our 4-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) students learning to code and program robots, to our seniors signing intent letters for careers in nursing, engineering, diesel mechanics, and beyond — every grade is living our mission. When you walk into a KTEC classroom, you can feel the spark. Curiosity isn’t something we hope for. It’s something we build.

The results from this year speak to that work. Our Class of 2026 earned 571 college credits through Gateway Technical College, saved families nearly $100,000 in tuition costs, and earned 433 industry certifications — all before graduation. But the most meaningful measure isn’t a number. It’s the student who helps organize a schoolwide career fair. The kindergartner who greets every visitor with ‘Welcome to our classroom.’ The senior who secures an apprenticeship offer before crossing the stage.

None of this happens without you. Your investment – in time, resources, and trust – makes it possible for KTEC students to see a bigger world unfolding in front of them. We are grateful for your partnership and proud to share this year with you.

The KTEC Schools of Innovation Class of 2026 is preparing to launch into a wide range of in-demand careers, including:

In KTEC’s elementary classrooms, curiosity is nurtured from day one. Starting in 4K, students engage in Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Launch, learning to think like engineers, write simple code, and program robots. Through the “We Will Build It Better” curriculum, they explore structural design and the role of tools in solving real-world problems.

Alongside academic skills, students also build a strong sense of community by learning empathy, accountability and the confidence to greet every visitor with a smile.

Middle school at KTEC is where momentum builds. Students dive into design and modeling, puzzle cubes, and medical detective challenges, while many begin earning industry-recognized certifications before they even reach high school. Strong academic foundations meet real-world exploration, and a rich literary culture keeps students engaged both inside and outside the classroom.

KTEC’s high school students are thriving in the school’s first full year as a 4K–12 institution.

Students are taking Academy courses and participating in Start College Now, earning both high school and college credit simultaneously in fields ranging from Python programming and Motor Controls to Diesel Mechanics, Welding, Baking and Mental Health. Inside and outside the classroom, they are learning not only to be scholars, but also to be compassionate, capable individuals.

Innovation is central to our model and comes to life every day in classrooms, labs, and maker spaces across Kenosha County. Corporate and community partnerships help transform these environments into pathways for student achievement, workforce readiness, and lasting
community impact.