School District of Reedsburg

Last Updated April 14, 2025 - Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. New students to the school district can enroll online using the following link: 4K & Kindergarten Registration. Instructions for online registration can be found on the District website under Family Resources, New Student Online Registration. If you need assistance or a computer to register, please visit the Central Office, located at 501 K Street, Reedsburg, WI 53959, or call (608) 524-2016.

Current 4K students will bring home a Kindergarten registration letter/form for parents to complete and return to their 4K teacher. You will not need to complete the online registration process. Building and classroom assignments will also be sent home to parents. 

4K Child Development Day: Becoming a Beaver!

You are invited to our  Reedsburg 4K Child Development and Registration Day on Monday, May 12, 2025. This event is for any child who plans to attend 4K in the Fall of 2025. 

Begin your child's journey of becoming a Reedsburg Beaver by attending this fun event!  You will have the opportunity to:

• Meet experienced educators and professionals who will observe your child's development in areas like speech, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
• Fill out 4K enrollment forms if applicable.  
• Complete your child's online developmental screening.
• Connect with other parents and caregivers in our community.
• All while your child plays! - A fun photo opportunity will also be provided.

Please RSVP online.

For more information, contact Jeff Bindl at (608) 524-2016.

*Bring along your child's birth certificate and proof of address if you are registering your child.

Last Updated February 3, 2025 - Open Enrollment is a Wisconsin program that allows parents to apply for their children to attend a school district other than the one where they live. The 2025-2026 school year application period is February 3 to April 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. For more details, see Open Enrollment information. 

Why Reedsburg?

The School District of Reedsburg is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Sauk County, WI, approximately 60 miles northwest of Madison, and is the fastest-growing community in Sauk County. Student success is at the heart of everything we do. Multiple generations of families have raised children in Reedsburg and attend our district schools. Reedsburg is a tight-knit community of people who genuinely care about students' success. Our state-of-the-art communication, arts, and learning center, as well as our extensive list of activities and athletics, mean students have many opportunities in the School District of Reedsburg. From four-year-old kindergarten through high school, we're preparing each and every student for the future by striving for excellence.

In November 2024, our community passed a $14 million referendum for capital improvements to the high school in two phases. The first (2025), will renovate the library, large group room, and two adjacent classrooms to create the new Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and lightly renovate the commons area with an add school store in the space. The second phase (2026), is for improvements to our High School Construction Trades, Manufacturing and Engineering, and Agriculture spaces; and a new greenhouse and provide space for new and innovative programs in Agriculture, Animal Science, and Natural Resources.

Inspiring Creativity, Innovation, and a Desire to Achieve Greatness!

Last Updated January 28, 2025 - The 2025-2026 school year calendar has been approved. Check out the links below.

2025-2026 Student Calendar (entire year at-a-glance)
2025-2026 Calendario Escolar

Board approved: 1/20/2025

Last Updated March 5, 2025 - The Board of Education for the School District of Reedsburg is excited to announce the appointment of Tom Burkhalter as the next Superintendent, effective July 1, 2025.

Tom Burkhalter currently serves as the superintendent of Viroqua Area Schools and has worked for VAS since 2020. Before this role, he worked in the Clintonville School District for two years as an elementary principal and one year as the associate middle school principal and athletic director. His other administrative experience includes being a parochial school principal in Independence, Wis., and dean of students in both Princeton and Waupun School Districts. Burkhalter began his career as an FCS instructor for Columbus and Fall River High Schools. 

On becoming the new superintendent in Reedsburg, Burkhalter stated, "I am honored to serve as the next superintendent of the School District of Reedsburg. Having grown up in Union Center, Reedsburg was always the 'big city' where we did our shopping. My wife (Kim) and I, along with our three sons, Will (11), Owen (9), and Jake (5), are excited to become part of this wonderful community. I've spent my career focused on building strong schools through clear communication, community engagement, and student-centered leadership. As superintendent for Viroqua Area Schools for the past five years, I worked closely with staff and families, improved district communication, and ensured access to important community resources. I look forward to bringing that same commitment to collaboration and transparency to Reedsburg."

Burkhalter earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, his principal licensure from Marian University, and his superintendent licensure from Edgewood College. He will complete his doctorate from Edgewood College later this year. 

“We are thrilled to appoint Tom Burkhalter as our next superintendent because we believe he has the ideal blend of visionary leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to student growth and achievement,” said Gary Woolever, Board President. “We want to thank everyone involved in this process who has made their voices heard. We look forward to seeing Tom's impact on our students, staff, families, and community as we move forward together.”

Burkhalter will officially begin his duties as superintendent on July 1, 2025, and Dr. Roger Rindo will continue until his retirement on June 30, 2025.

For complete details on the hiring process view the Superintendent Search web page.

Last Updated January 2, 2025 - Check out the District Calendar for upcoming sports, activities, and music programs throughout all grade levels.

Last Updated October 1, 2024 - Principal Katie Mathews, Associate Principal Matt Bauer, and Instructional Coach David Fitzpatrick are back with year two of BEAVER TRACKS: Navigating RAHS Life podcast. This crew has teamed up to use the Reedsburg Area High School (RAHS) Podcast Studio to bring new content once per week. The podcast will have topics ranging from student activities and athletics to teacher topics and community-based events. Take a listen on Podbean or your favorite podcast streaming location.