SEPTEMBER 2024 Newsletter

Please take a moment to review this month’s edition of our e-newsletter. District officials have put together various articles to keep our district’s constituents up-to-date on a variety of topics at all levels of our schools. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you!

Dear Caregivers & Parents,

Welcome back to the start of the 2024-25 school year! I will be brief in this welcome-back message, but know we are energized to see the full return of students for the upcoming school year! Our schools look great, and due to the efforts of our custodial and maintenance staff members, they are clean, healthy, and safe places for students to learn.

Quite frankly, our schools have been active, busy places most of the summer between summer school programming and the start of the fall sports season for the past three weeks. Thanks to all families that keep their students active and engaged in the learning, even in the summer. It will pay dividends when students return to the classroom. Additionally, this is a reminder that open houses are scheduled for August 29^th, and previous messages have gone out to alert families of the times of these events. ...READ MORE

WDHS Welcomes New Staff

By: Allison Hoch, High School Principal

One of our district’s objectives in our strategic plan is to “deepen our growth culture by providing strategic professional development for all staff targeted to meet academic and social-emotional needs in order to develop and retain highly effective professionals.”

What does this look like for new staff? SDWD is committed to supporting our new staff and creating smooth transitions. We have designed a unique week of dedicated professional development exclusively for them, prior to the commencement of the academic year. ...READ MORE

Middle School Welcome Back

By: Casey Whitehurst, Wisconsin Dells Middle School Principal

This school year promises to be a great year of student growth and achievement. Middle-level education is so unique! Our students require academic programming and opportunities that are different from other levels of education. At Wisconsin Dells Middle School, we will provide for these unique needs through academic, behavioral, and affective support systems. By meeting students where they are and developing their strengths while supporting areas of academic and social/emotional needs, all students will grow and find success. ..READ MORE

Fall Sports Information

By: Trina Slack, Activities Director

Hello Parents/Guardians and Student-Athletes! As we embark on the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year please use the following information to help transition into the beginning of a successful fall sports season! The first varsity football home game is Friday August 23. We are excited for students, parents, and our community members to attend. A reminder that current SDWD students are admitted to athletic contests for free. Ticket prices in the SCC have increased to $5 this year, and we will be accepting cash and card payments.