Pick up state testing results on Registration Day, Avoid the Summer Slide, New Bus Routes & More

.....At the time of drafting this message, it has been about three weeks since the end of the 2020-21 school year. This past year was a historic year in many ways, and despite the daily challenges that were presented, our students and staff did some amazing work! Please allow me to extend my gratitude and many thanks to every employee of the SDWD for their herculean efforts to make this past year, large in part, such a huge success. This includes administrative assistants, bus drivers, custodians, TAs, food service staff, IT department staff, maintenance staff, the teaching staff and the members of the administrative team. We most certainly thank our students and parents for their flexibility and patience as well. At the end of the school year, each school in their own way had an opportunity to celebrate the students’ achievement gains, accomplishments and good daily efforts. In short, here’s one last big THANK YOU to everyone’s efforts that made this year as successful as one could expect!

.....As we begin to look ahead to the 2021-22 school year, there will be an increased effort to further reduce students receiving failing grades as well as continue to strive for advancing student achievement for every student in the District. While the District has not received the results of its Grades 3-8 Forward assessments, we have internal progress monitoring data through i-Ready (an online program for reading and mathematics diagnostic assessment), and this form of assessment data indicates our students should fare well on the aforementioned Forward assessment data. When this information is released, it will be part of a future newsletter. Additionally, later this summer the District will receive summary data for how our juniors (Class of 2022) fared on the state-mandated ACT exam. We expect there to be individual student success on this assessment as well as opportunities for students to further improve student learning outcomes that vary by subject area. With that said, it’s worth reminding WDHS is aiming to serve its increasing diverse student population by ensuring that every student is ready for post-high school success. This means readying students ...READ MORE

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State assessment results coming soon

By Brian Grove

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Throughout the summer, the SDWD will be receiving results from spring 2021 state assessments. Full results will be made public later this fall when the State of Wisconsin releases the annual school report cards for district accountability. ...READ MORE

Continue learning in the summer

By Casey Whitehurst, WDMS Principal

Summer break is in full swing, but that does not mean that your students have to stop learning. Listed below is a compilation of ideas from multiple education experts to keep students engaged in learning at home throughout the summer months. ...READ MORE

Many changes to bus numbers and routes

By Fred Steinhorst, Director of Transportation

Bus routes have been optimized due to the driver shortage we experienced last year. Most routes and students have different bus numbers and pick-up times this coming year. It is very important that you contact me any time after July 12 for bus number and pick-up time information. ...READ MORE

Food Service reminders, monthly milk, a la carte charges

By Greg Heller, Director of Food Service

A new application must be filled out each school year unless you have been notified that your child is eligible. Applications for the 2021-22 school year will be available soon. Applications will be available on the District website, www.sdwd.k12.wi.us, all school offices or call 608-253-1461, ext. 1032 if you would like one mailed to you. ...READ MORE

Happy Kids Network providing school supplies to 4K-5th graders

We are excited to announce that the SDWD is once again partnering with Happy Kids Network to provide all school supplies to students entering 4K through 5th grade. All your child will need is a backpack and gym shoes. A list for Grades 6-8 will be posted on the middle school webpage when available. High school students will receive their supply lists on the first day of school. For more on Happy Kids Network, check out their Facebook page.