Schools

Wed
22
Sep

School district may need to act regarding COVID-19 this week


The Reedsburg School Board and administrators attend Monday night’s regular meeting at the Central Office. (Screencapture from Reedsburg Utility Commission broadcast)

The most recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in Sauk County has Reedsburg School District officials on edge.

Wed
15
Sep

Reedsburg Area High School Homecoming is next week


Volunteers work at the 2020 Great Steak Challenge at Viking Village Foods. This year’s fundraiser will be held next week in conjunction with Reedsburg’s Homecoming celebration. (Reedsburg Independent file photos)

It will soon be Homecoming Week for the Reedsburg Area School District.

RAHS will hold its festivities from Sept. 20-25. This year’s theme is Neon Glow Hoco.

It all kicks off Monday with a girls football game at 7 p.m. at Millennium Field.

Thu
26
Aug

School starts next week


People flow through the doors of Prairie Ridge Intermediate School when it first opened. Reedsburg public schools will all be open Thursday, Aug. 26, for parents and kids to get settled before the first day of school on Sept. 1. (Reedsburg Independent file photo)

Where did summer go?

Reedsburg public schools open Wednesday, Sept. 1.

Prior to the big day, schools will hold open houses from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 26. This is an opportunity for parents to visit the schools, for kids to find their classrooms, meet teachers and drop off supplies.

Thu
19
Aug

RAHS Student Council holds summer retreat

Reedsburg Area High School students who are interested in serving on Student Council are invited to attend a summer retreat.

It will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 30 in the High School Commons. Sub sandwiches will be served but students should bring their own beverage or water bottle, which can be filled at the school.

Thu
19
Aug

New virtual school provider approved for Reedsburg District


Garden School kids hand out vegetable samples to the Reedsburg School Board during Monday night’s meeting. (Screencapture from Reedsburg Utility Commission broadcast)

Parents who want their children enrolled in online-only education have a new option coming this fall.

Thu
19
Aug

Masks will not be required at start of school year


Prairie Ridge Intermediate School. (Reedsburg Independent file photo)

A lengthy Reedsburg School Board meeting Monday night resulted in the approval of COVID procedures for the upcoming school year.

The vote passed with one nay from Board Member Gabe Bauer.

Thu
19
Aug

Sauk Prairie School District to use multiple protocols to determine masking, provides parents with weekly data on website

The Sauk Prairie School District voted to approve a masking rubric that has certain thresholds. District Superintendent Jeff Wright explained the process in an email to parents. He explained the goals: “Our goal remains to keep our schools open to safely serve students.
Thu
12
Aug

Wisconsin Heights to require masks for Pre-K through 6, grades 7 through 12 are optional

The Wisconsin Heights School Board voted 5-2 to reinstate the use of masks this fall at their Aug. 9 meeting. Mike Wagner and Angie Wolf were the dissenting votes. The District will follow the following guidelines:
Thu
12
Aug

Sauk Prairie School District receives $40,000 donation from Sports Boosters for grandstand enclosure

The Sauk Prairie School Board recently accepted a $40,000 donation from the Sauk Prairie Sports Boosters to help fund the stadium grandstand enclosure. They are grateful for their generosity and support. Pictured: Micah Snyder, Edi Radl, Jim Breunig, Board President Rich Judge, and Superintendent Jeff Wright.
Wed
28
Jul

Preliminary school budget calls for reduction for taxpayers


Pineview Elementary School. (Reedsburg Independent file photo)

Reedsburg taxpayers will get a small break on the school portion of their tax bill under the preliminary district budget.

The budget 2021-22 budget calls for a projected levy rate of $7.88 per $1,000 of equalized property value. This is a decrease from the previous rate of $7.93 per $1,000.

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