Schools

The Sauk Prairie School District is exploring the next steps in reopening the school, and the Board discussed a draft proposal from Superintendent Jeff Wright at their Sept. 14 meeting.

Wright emphasized that the draft was to “frame a discussion,” and the board took no action on it.

The Wisconsin Heights School Board took a step back at their August 14 meeting and discussed how the school year was progressing. Surveys sent to students and parents throughout the district revealed that most are satisfied with the online start to the school year.

Wisconsin Heights Board of Education Approves  One Referendum Question for November 3 Ballot 

At its August 24 meeting, the Wisconsin Heights Board of Education approved one referendum question for the November 3 ballot and turned down a second question. 

The Sauk Prairie School District welcomed new teachers last week for the fall trimester.

The Wisconsin Heights School Board voted four to three in favor of a facilities referendum in the fall, asking residents if they’re willing to fund $27 million to make much-needed improvements to the District buildings. The board also voted unanimously to modify the sports season, by pushing back start dates and shortening seasons.

In addition to wrestling with an online model for the fall, the Wisconsin Heights School Board talked about the tenability of putting a referendum question on the fall or spring ballot. The District has been looking at a roughly $30 million facilities upgrade.

Brooke Presny

Valedictorian

The Sauk Prairie School District will return to classes with a hybrid model this fall. The board approved the model five to one at the end of a marathon three hour meeting Monday night. Parents will still have the option to opt in to virtual only.

“That’s what we’re hanging our hat on--safety.”

That’s what Wisconsin Heights District Administrator said drove the decision to open the school year online only for the district.

The Sauk Prairie School District board will be voting on the model to be used for the fall at their next meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday, August 10, at 6:30 p.m. There will be a virtual attendance option.

Superintendent Jeff Wright wrote the following to parents: