Flooding and winter weather has forced the cancellation of 12 school days plus two hours, causing the district to be out of compliance with the required minimum hours of instruction by the State of Wisconsin.
Although the district's traditional school calendar includes a significant surplus of hours, we have recently fallen below the required time. To make up for the lost instructional time, the Board of Education approved on Monday, February 18, the following adjustment to the 2018-2019 Student Calendar:
- Beginning March 1st, Early Dismissal on Fridays will be discontinued for the remainder of this school year.
- Friday, March 22 originally scheduled for Parent-Teacher Conferences will become a full school day for students in K-12.
- All 4K students (morning, afternoon, and Head Start) will make up time by attending class on the following Fridays – March 8, 15, and 22. In addition, district 4K students (not in Head Start) would also attend on the following Fridays – April 5, 12, and 26.
With the adjustments to the calendar, the district is adding some surplus time. Please be prepared that if more time is lost and the district falls below the required hours, classes may be held on days beyond June 11th. (See above??)
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.
Please join us for a Free Dinner and Panel Discussion: The Top Five Questions Kids Have About Alcohol & Other Drugs and How to Answer Them. You talk to your kids about lots of dangers. What do you need to talk about when you talk about alcohol and other drugs?
"Let's Talk Drugs" is the title of this panel discussion being held on Tuesday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Reedsburg Country Club, 3003 E. Main Street, Reedsburg, WI. We encourage parents of all age groups to attend this free meal followed by a discussion.
This very important event is endorsed by Sauk County Public Health, Reedsburg Police Department, Reedsburg Area Medical Center, and the School District of Reedsburg. It is sponsored by the Sauk County Partnership for Prevention and Recovery.
Register by March 4 at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/85P3LN3
Open Enrollment is a Wisconsin program that allows parents to apply for their children to attend a school district other than the one in which they live. The application period for the 2019-2020 school year is February 4 - April 30, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. For more details see our Open Enrollment information.
All elementary students and their families are invited to join in the Reading is Family Fun night at Pineview Elementary School on March 5.
2019 Theme: Catch A Good Book
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Location: Pineview Elementary School
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Activities:
- 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Spaghetti dinner (FREE)
- 5:30 -7:30 p.m. - Reading rooms, Activity rooms, Silent Auction, Obstacle Course-in the gym, The Cat In The Hat will be there, Bake Sale sponsored by the Pineview Elementary School Student Senate
For those who are new to RIFF Night, this evening is to encourage and show students that reading can be fun. RIFF stands for Reading is Family Fun. Each elementary school has a "Reading Room" where students have the opportunity to showcase their reading skills by standing in front of an audience and reading a short book, poem, or perhaps a report that they wrote. There will also be activity rooms sponsored by various elementary schools and community groups. More information will be sent home with students soon.
Reading is a wonderful activity you can share with your family. Celebrate the gift of reading by attending RIFF Night 2019!
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The School District of Reedsburg's Hartje Outdoor Learning Center is hosting the official First Tree Tapping event for the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association at 10:00 a.m. on March 16, 2019. Watch the video invitation. Learn more about the Maple Syrup education occurring in the district.
Are you interested in attending the First Tree Tapping Day? Let us know by Registering Online, so we can ensure proper transportation.
PARKING: Due to limited space at the Hartje Outdoor Learning Center, please park in the Webb Middle School parking lot and a shuttle bus will take you to the site. Shuttles will start at 9:30 a.m. and will run continuously. Webb Middle School Address: 707 N. Webb Avenue, Reedsburg, WI 53959.
Shuttles will drop off near the newly constructed restroom and concession building. Light refreshments and snacks will be available. Then attendees can walk about a quarter mile to the Sugar House where the ceremony will take place. There will be assistance available for those that need it.
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If you have a child who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2019, she/he is eligible for enrollment in the district four-year-old kindergarten program. New this year is an ONLINE registration process.
If you have a child/ren currently enrolled in the School District of Reedsburg, please log in to your Skyward Family Account, then go to the "New Student Online Enrollment" link in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. This will lead you through the online registration process for your child for the next school year. Current families in the district should register their four-year-old child by May 31, 2019.
If your family is NEW to the district, please visit the "New Student Enrollment" page and follow steps to register your child online.
There is no registration fee for four-year-old kindergarten.
To enroll new students in the School District of Reedsburg, you will need to complete online registration for each child who will be attending one of our schools. You can confirm that the student is a resident of the School District of Reedsburg by referring to your property tax statement, calling our Transportation Department at (608) 768-8940 or doing a tax parcel search online.
Required Documents:
To complete online registration you will need the following documents:
- Proof of Residency (electric bill, telephone bill, etc.)
- Birth Certificate
- Immunization Records
Registration Fees:
The following registration fees will apply and you will receive an invoice at a later date.
- 4K = $0
- Elementary school = $15
- Middle school = $25
- High school = $55 (Based on their class schedule, additional fees may be assessed for high school students.)
Class Size Restrictions
The district has five elementary schools and placement is based primarily on class size. You will be advised of your child's placement within 3 days of receipt of your online registration. If you would like to discuss your child's elementary school placement, please contact Jeff Bindl, director, Pupil Services, at (608) 524-2016, ext. 2020.
Access to New Student Online Registration
The School District of Reedsburg’s website transformed into a mobile-friendly version. Now users navigating the website on any device (desktop, tablet or smartphone) will view the same content and tools.
The website continues to be a great resource for our district families and the community. Overall minor changes were made to the website in the transition to the mobile-friendly version: (See images below with RED arrows pointing to the changes.
- Font change
- Larger icons
- A short description has been added to the announcements/callouts
- Navigation arrows replace scroll bars for all home landing page daily calendar and social media feeds
- The “View All News” link is now available on all home landing pages
NOTE: Individuals that use the website often, may need to clear their browser cache in order to see the updated website.
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The Kwik Trip Milk Moola program is coming to an end. This program supports our schools by reimbursing us five cents for each milk moola label or cap that is submitted to their company. The district is requesting all labels and caps be brought into the schools by March 21 so they can be counted and mailed out by the program's deadline. Thank you for supporting our schools.
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News and Views is a weekly radio spot hosted by radio personality Tom Demmin. The show highlights students or staff from our district. The interview airs Tuesdays at 10 am on WRDB but past weekly spots may be accessed. This week's edition features Matt Peetz, Associate Elementary Principal, sharing details about Maple Tree Tapping for 4th graders and the annual Wisconsin First Tree Tapping event on March 16.
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Open Enrollment is a Wisconsin program that allows parents to apply for their children to attend a school district other than the one in which they live. The application period for the 2019-2020 school year is February 4 - April 30, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. For more details see our Open Enrollment information.
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On the first Tuesday of each month, all of our schools send out an electronic newsletter. Newsletters contain a variety of topics, including a message from the principal, a list of upcoming events, and important reminders. Please contact your child's school if you do not receive the newsletter via email. Find a link to your child's school newsletter below:
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Winter in Wisconsin typically presents transportation challenges for us all. Certainly, that is true for getting students and staff to and from school as safely as possible. Many days the district is faced with the difficult decision of whether to start school on time or cancel the school day altogether. As district leaders make a decision, their most significant concern is the safety of our students and staff. (Closure and Emergency Procedures)
When the decision is made to cancel school, delay the start of school or dismiss school earlier than scheduled, the district does its best to notify parents and caregivers in a variety of ways. First, a Skylert message will be sent (phone, text, and email) for all weather-related changes to our school day. Please make sure to keep your contact information updated with your child's school.
In addition, the district adds an Emergency Banner notification at the top of each page on its website. The banner is RED and includes pertinent information regarding a closing, delay or other information. Bookmark the district website www.rsd.k12.wi.us and check it the next time Mother Nature rears her ugly head.
Weather-related changes can also be found on the district's Facebook page and local television and radio stations.
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