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Building The Future of Reedsburg Schools Update
Progress continues on the construction of the new Elementary School. The new controlled entrances at all school buildings have been completed. In addition, the new Transportation Maintenance Facility is being built.
Check out the latest photos and videos at 'Building the Future of Reedsburg Schools".
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Bruce Houtler Recognized By Wisconsin Association of School Boards
Bruce Houtler, School District of Reedsburg Board Vice President, was recognized during the Wisconsin Association of School Board Regional Meeting on October 9 for achieving Level 2 in the WASB Professional Development program.
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School Bus Safety Week - October 22-26
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Designed to promote school bus safety, school districts throughout the country observe School Bus Safety Week.
2018 National School Bus Safety Week: October 22-26, 2018 and the theme is "My Driver - My Safety Hero!" The theme of National School Bus Safety Week is derived from the Poster Contest the year before.
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No School - October 26
There will be No School on Friday, October 26. We hope that our students will enjoy the extra-long weekend!
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Webb Middle School Receives Funds For Fuel Up to Play 60
Wisconsin Dairy Farmers and Green Bay Packers Support School Wellness Program
Webb Middle School has been chosen to receive $1,000 to support its Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP60) initiative. Webb Middle School was selected from several schools that applied for funding across the state to help them jumpstart and sustain healthy nutrition and physical activity improvements.
Funding for this competitive program is provided by the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by the National Dairy Council (NDC) and the National Football League (NFL), with additional partnership support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
New this year, Webb Middle School sixth-grade students will begin participating in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. The program encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains) and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
For more information about Fuel Up to Play 60, visit www.fueluptoplay60.com.
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Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held at each of our schools this fall. For specific details about your child's school conferences please visit the link below.
Ironton-LaValle Elementary School Westside Elementary School
Loganville Elementary School Webb Middle School
Pineview Elementary School Reedsburg Area High School
South Elementary School
Any questions should be directed to your child's school.
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Families Count Math Night - November 6
Mark your calendars now to join in the District Wide Families Count Math Night on Tuesday, November 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Westside Elementary School. The evening agenda is:
- Pizza, lemonade, cookies
- Math games in classrooms
- Free goodie bag for every student!
- Win a prize with the estimation jars.
An adult must accompany students. Mark your calendars now!
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Change the World One Act of Kindness At A Time
A fitting title for a flood-related story involving Reedsburg Area High School custodian, George Clement, and Vitality, the district's wellness partner.
While helping with flood cleanup efforts, George dropped his cell phone in the flood waters and he purchased an inexpensive used phone to replace it. The challenge he had was the used phone didn't track his daily steps and George is an avid Vitality user. Meaning his daily steps go towards points in the district's monthly Vitality wellness program.
Vitality Account Manager, Tiffany Harman, learned of George's troubles from the district's Human Resource Specialist, Mechelle Thompson. Mechelle was trying to assist George with uploading the Vitality app to his used phone and was getting assistance from Tiffany. Eventually, the President of Vitality, Dave Drap, found out about George's troubles and stepped in to assist by approving an order of a Fitbit.
Mechelle presented George with the Fitbit and now his steps are being tracked again.
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Make-Up Days for 4K Morning Session Classes Only
Due to the delayed start of the school year, the district is adding a few Fridays for the Morning session of 4K classes on November 9 and January 4.
Class time will remain the same 8:00 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Transportation will be provided on these days. This is for Morning session 4K classes only. There will be no Early Childhood or 4K afternoon sessions on these dates.
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School District of Reedsburg Partners With Lands' End To Form A Unique Employment Opportunity
The School District of Reedsburg and Lands’ End are partnering to create a full-time work opportunity to hire bus drivers. The district transports over 1500 students, covering 264 square miles in Sauk and Juneau counties. This is a critical element in providing a safe learning environment for area students. Because driving bus is a part-time position, Lands’ End is partnering with the School District of Reedsburg to provide drivers continuous work between the morning and afternoon routes.
Sourcing bus drivers aren’t just a problem for the district. Darrin Frye, Transportation Director & School Safety Coordinator shares, “Transportation statewide have had a shortage of applicants.”
This partnership will allow the bus drivers to complete their morning route, go to Lands’ End to work and then return to school to complete their afternoon bus route. This schedule will create close to a 40 hour work week.
“We are excited about this new partnership with Lands’ End and working closely with a local employer to enhance employment opportunities in our community. It’s a great positive for the Reedsburg area that two local employers can work together to enhance employment opportunities in our community,” says Mechelle Thompson, Human Resource Specialist for the School District of Reedsburg. “We look forward to seeing where this partnership takes us and appreciate Lands’ End’s support in this creative idea to address a critical hiring gap.”
To learn more about this employment opportunity, please contact Mechelle Thompson, School District of Reedsburg, at (608) 524-2016 ext. 2002 or email mthompson@rsd.k12.wi.us.
The first day of school is September 4, apply online today at www.rsd.k12.wi.us and www.landsend.com/jobs and start training immediately.
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#ReedsburgPride on Social Media
We are excited to be celebrating the 2018-19 school year with #ReedsburgPride on social media. The School District of Reedsburg has a good social media presence on the following channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Please follow and like us on social media, then you can stay in-the-know of what is going on throughout the district. Also, if you share school events on your own social media channels, don't forget our hashtag #ReedsburgPride!
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News and Views
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 spots may also be accessed here. This week's edition features Reedsburg FFA members sharing what the FFA program is all about and information about their upcoming Fruit sale.
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School Board Meeting
This month's School Board meeting is Monday, October 22 at 7:00 pm at the Central Office located at 501 K Street. We encourage all interested citizens to attend. An agenda for the meeting is available both online through Neptune Meeting Manager and at the meeting. For more information, please contact Barb Sand at bsand@rsd.k12.wi.us or by phone at (608) 524-2016 ext. 2007. The board meeting may also be watched live at livestream.com. Search Tommy Lee Bychinski under "watch events".
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School Newsletters
In an ongoing effort to improve communication with our students and families, each of our schools has been sending out a monthly newsletter electronically. The newsletter is sent via email on the first Tuesday of the month. It will include 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:
Ironton/LaValle Elementary School Westside Elementary School
Loganville Elementary School Webb Middle School
Pineview Elementary School Reedsburg Area High School
South Elementary School
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