The West Junior High FACT team recently hosted an event to celebrate Through With Chew Week. The goal was to increase awareness of the use of chewing tobacco among teenagers within the community, and provide information on how tobacco companies are targeting users to begin using chewing tobacco at a younger age. Continue
WRPS Kindergarten Registration 2010-11 Did you miss the date?
If you have a child who will be four- or five-years-old,on or before September 1, 2010, that you still need to enroll in kindergarten, please stop at our Central Office, 510 Peach Street. Continue
Superintendent Search Begins
Dr. Robert Crist, Superintendent, submitted his retirement to the Board of Education at a special meeting held on March 15, 2010. For family and health reasons, Dr. Crist will leave our district after serving three years as its Superintendent. The Board thanked Dr. Crist for his contributions to the Wisconsin Rapids School District, and wished him well in his future endeavors. The Board of Education will start working on a plan to fill the Superintendent vacancy on Monday, March 22, 2010, when they meet with a Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) consultant at 6:00 p.m. to determine the next steps.
“Passport to the World” - Fourth Annual 3rd Grade Project
Lincoln High School was recently transformed into France, Germany, Japan, and Mexico when approximately 50 third graders from the WRPS district took part in the fourth annual “Passport to the World” event. These students “traveled” between the four countries where they experienced the culture and the language of each country through numerous hands-on learning activities. Continue
Curriculum Review
The Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools Social Studies Department will be acquiring new materials for kindergarten through grade 12. You are welcome and encouraged to come and review the materials on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln High School library. We are excited about your input and suggestions as we complete this process. Continue
Board Action Changes District Structure
Beginning In 2010-2011
The Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools is faced with a $2 million shortfall for the 2010-11 budget year. The Board of Education took action on February 11, 2010, to approve recommendations to reduce the 2010-11 District budget. While not all recommendations have been acted upon, significant reductions will be made through a restructuring plan. 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.
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
