4- and 5-Year-Old Kindergarten Registration, 2010-11 School Year
Entering Kindergarten is an exciting event for every child. Registration for both 4-year-old and 5-year-old kindergarten for the 2010-11 school year has been set for Thursday, February 11, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, February 12, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, please click here.
Board of Education Sets Meeting to Take Action on 2010-11 Budget
The Board of Education met on January 25, 2010, in order to hear administrative recommendations regarding the 2010-11 district budget. Potential budget cuts were explained, and the Board requested additional information on various items before they meet again on February 11, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the East Jr. High School Cafeteria. Continue
Boundary Exception and Open Enrollment
Which One Applies To Me?
Apply Between February 1-19, 2010
The difference between a boundary exception and open enrollment is that boundary exceptions are for students who reside in the Wisconsin Rapids Public School District, but who wish to attend a different WRPS school outside of their normal attendance boundary area. Open enrollment is the process to use when your child resides in the WRPS district, but you would like your child to attend school in another school district. Continue
Math Grade 6-12 Textbook Preview
On Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the District’s Central Office, 510 Peach Street, Conference Room A/B, the Math CII Committee welcomes parents and community members to view the new math textbooks that are being considered for Grades 6-12 for the 2010-11 school year. Your input is a valued part of the decision-making process. Continue
Is Your Child Well Enough?
Parents are frequently concerned about when to keep their child at home or send them to school or day care. To read more about deciding whether or not your child should stay home click here.
Board Approves Focus Group Report
At its regular meeting in December, the Board of Education reviewed and approved the final report of Focus Group sessions which took place in September and October, 2009. The Board is pleased that many members of our community took the time to provide their thoughts and input about what they value in terms of educating our youth into the future, considering present and future challenges. Continue
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics
The Wood County Health Department has scheduled additional free H1N1 flu vaccine clinics. To read more about upcoming clinic dates and their location, click here.
Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools School Performance Report
According to Wis. Stat. §115.38, school districts are required to publish a School Performance Report for the parents and guardians of their students by May 1of each year.Additionally, school districts are required by January 1 of each year to notify the parent or guardian of each pupil enrolled of their right to request a paper copy of the School Performance Report. Continue
WRPS is participating in launching a new Community Notification Service called “Nixle” to improve communication with people who live, work, and visit our area. Along with WRPS, several other local government agencies and schools throughout Wood County are participating. Continue
Be Prepared for Inclement Weather
With the arrival of November, snowflakes will be flying before we know it! When winter storms cause questionable travel conditions, the potential for school closures due to inclement weather will be on the rise. Continue
