Good morning, Waukesha.

The Waukesha Rotary Noon and Sunrise Clubs are hosting their 72nd annual Pancake Breakfast today from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Expo Center (next to the Waukesha County Airport) with ticket proceeds benefiting local nonprofits and featuring live music and a 50/50 raffle.

At a recent Waukesha School Board meeting, board member Diane Voit posted evaluation materials online and asked residents for feedback, while community members defended Superintendent Jim Sebert during an update on the district’s 'Optimizing Our Future' plan.

The school board confirmed progress with student placements (school closures and boundary changes set for fall).

The Kettle Moraine School District will present revised plans to repurpose the closed Magee Elementary building on Tuesday.

The updated proposal will outline a community center offering early childhood programs for 3- and 4-year-olds, family literacy, and library collaborations with local partners.

Banting Elementary in Waukesha was honored as a 2025 National ESEA Distinguished School on Wednesday after state education officials visited; it is one of only two Wisconsin schools among 63 recognized nationwide for outstanding achievement.

Charger Robotics is hosting the Sussex Scrimmage at Hamilton High School Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — a free event featuring robot competitions, interactive kid areas and a food drive for Sussex Outreach Services.

Rising temperatures are thinning ice on lakes and rivers, the DNR warns, so residents should check with local clubs (and bait shops) for current conditions and wear safety gear, extra clothes, and a flotation device before heading onto frozen water.

First Call 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

1-5 p.m. — E.B. Shurts Environmental Education Center — Registration fee varies — Shake off winter's chill with fast courses and hot chocolate at this early spring running event.