Pewaukee school staff appreciation event: 'Means a ton' Pewaukee parents hold school staff appreciation event A mom's Facebook request for ways to say ''thank you'' to her child's school staff blew up and turned into a big event at Pewaukee High School. PEWAUKEE, Wis. - A Pewaukee mom posted on social media, looking for ways to say "thank you" to her child's high school staff. It was a classic example of be careful what you wish for because you just might get it and then some. The request blew up and turned into a big event at Pewaukee High School on Wednesday, June 9.