At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2020, the Reedsburg Area High School Administration received information of a student in possession of an Airsoft gun at school. Within minutes the student was apprehended by the administration and brought to the office. A BB gun (handgun-style) was found in the student's backpack. At that time, the police and administration found no immediate threat to the safety of the school population. Appropriate measures were taken by police and administration thereafter to further investigate and address the student and the situation. Because of pending action by both school and law enforcement, no further details can be shared at this time.
The RAHS administration appreciates that one of our students provided them with information about this threat. “If you see something, say something.”
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact the Reedsburg Area High School Administration at 608-768-8928.
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.
The cold weather season is here and we have noticed some children coming to school without the proper attire. All students are required to go outside for recess unless they have a doctor’s excuse. Students should have hats, gloves or mittens, snow pants, and boots when going outdoors. Students who do not have boots and snow pants will have to stay on the blacktop during recess.
If you need assistance in obtaining appropriate winter gear, please contact your child's school office or the district social worker, Erica Reuber-Lehr at (608) 524-2016 Ext. 2021 or elehr@rsd.k12.wi.us.
Children who come to school are expected to participate fully in school activities, including physical education and recess unless a physician's written excuse is provided. If your child exhibits any of the following symptoms, please keep him/her home:
Fever of 100 or greater
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Unidentified rash
Open sores - especially on the face or hands
Red runny nose
Feeling too uncomfortable to participate in school
Students may return to school when they have been free of a fever, vomiting, and diarrhea, for at least 24 hours without the aid of medication. Keeping Ill Students Home
11/14/2019:
A significant number of pneumonia cases have been diagnosed in students and staff throughout the district. Please refer to the letter from the Sauk County Health Department (Español) and watch for any signs and symptoms noted in the letter.
Contact your medical provider or the Sauk County Health Department at (608) 355-3290 with any questions or concerns.
Elementary & Intermediate School Concerts
Below you will find the concert dates for Prairie Ridge Intermediate School students.
All Concerts are held at the CAL Center at Reedsburg Area High School. Students should arrive at least 15 minutes before their concert begins.
Grade 5 Students: Monday, January 27. Performing at 6:00 p.m. will be the classrooms of Mr. Hora, Mrs. Neumann, Mrs. Weiss, and Mrs. Corbin. Performing at 7:00 p.m. will be the classrooms of Mrs. Hager, Ms. Little, and Mrs. Winkler.
Grade 3 Students: Thursday, January 30. Performing at 6:00 p.m. will be the classrooms of Mrs. Backeberg, Mrs. Casey, Ms. DeBaufer, and Mrs. Madsen. Performing at 7:00 p.m. will be the classrooms of Mrs. Lohr, Ms. Douglas, Mrs. Mayer, and Mr. Monte.
Grade 4 Students: Monday, February 24, 6:00 p.m. Performing at 6:00 p.m. will be the classrooms of Ms. Bass, Mrs. Green, Mr. Williams, Mrs. Schell, and Mrs. Rohwder. Performing at 7:00 p.m. will be the classrooms of Mr. Ladwig, Ms. Nelson, Mrs. Schuppner, and Mrs. Sterkowitz
Reedsburg Athletic Club Fundraising For Multi-purpose Fitness and Weight Training Facility
The Reedsburg Athletic Club is undertaking a significant fundraising project to help fund the construction and equipping of a new multi-purpose fitness and weight training facility at Reedsburg Area High School. The high school needs a facility that not only meets today’s needs for physical education classes and student-athletes but also the space needs of future student enrollment.
Watch as Dave Pawlisch of the Reedsburg Athletic Club explains the initiative along with how to donate. For more information visit the Reedsburg Athletic Club website at www.reedsburgathleticclub.com.
ACCESS Testing for English Language Learners Students
Between December 2, 2019, and February 1, 2020, English Language Learners students will have ACCESS testing.
Parents and guardians of these students were sent home a letter detailing the testing information. English Version | Spanish Version
If you have any questions about the ACCESS 2.0 test, contact your child’s ESL Resource teacher:
Michelle Siedschlag, grades 6-8, Webb Middle, World Language and ESL Resource Teacher - msiedschlag@rsd.k12.wi.us
Brian Domenget, grades 9-12, Reedsburg Area High School, ESL Resource Teacher - bdomenget@rsd.k12.wi.us
Linda Bruun, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, grades 4K-12 - lbruun@rsd.k12.wi.us
ACCESS 2.0
Entre la fecha del 2 de diciembre del 2019 y el 1ro de febrero del 2020, los estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma tendrán una evaluación de Comprensión y Comunicación de Estado a Estado (ACCESS siglas en inglés).
Se les envió a los padres de familia y tutores de los alumnos una carta detallada sobre la información de esta evaluación. Carta
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca de la evaluación de ACCESS 2.0, favor de contactar al maestro/a de su hijo/a de inglés como segundo idioma:
Melissa Braunschweig, maestra bilingüe en la escuela primaria westside de pre-k -3º grado - mbraunschweig@rsd.k12.wi.us
Danielle Wood, maestra de recursos de inglés como segundo idioma en la escuela primaria pineview, escuela intermedia prairie ridge y escuelas parroquiales del pre-k - 5º grado, - dwood@rsd.k12.wi.us
Maria Bonnet Lopez, maestra de recursos de inglés como segundo idioma en la escuela intermedia prairie ridge del 3º - 5º grado, - mlopez@rsd.k12.wi.us
Michelle Siedschlag, maestra de idiomas del mundo y de recursos de inglés como segundo idioma de la escuela secundaria webb del 6º - 8º grado- msiedschlag@rsd.k12.wi.us
Brian Domenget, maestro de recursos de inglés como segundo idioma de la escuela preparatoria del área de Reedsburg del 9º - 12º grado- bdomenget@rsd.k12.wi.us
Linda Bruun, directora de currículo, instrucción y evaluación, del pre kinder al 12 grado - lbruun@rsd.k12.wi.us
News & Views Weekly Program
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 10:00 a.m. on WRDB but past weekly spots may be accessed. This week's editionfeatures Linda Bruun, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, talking about the district's gifted and talented program.
#ReedsburgPride on Social Media
We are excited to be celebrating the 2019-20 school year with #ReedsburgPride on social media. The School District of Reedsburg has a great 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!
School Newsletter
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:
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 the 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.
Sportsmanship Expectations For Reedsburg Athletic Events
Every August brings the excitement of a new season of Reedsburg Area High School athletics and activities. The fans of Beaver Nation are eager to get into the stands and support their beloved BEAVERS. The Reedsburg Area High School Activities Department is asking for your assistance in providing positive sportsmanship at our events.
The involvement of our students in athletics and activities contributes to the development of their value system. Trustworthiness, citizenship, caring, fairness, and respect are lifetime values that are taught through educationally-based activities and are fundamental principles of good character. With these principles, the spirit of competition thrives, fueled by honest rivalry, courteous relations, and grateful acceptance of the results.
Reedsburg Area High School and the Badger Conference have made a commitment to promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches, and spectators at all athletic events. Profanity, degrading remarks, and intimidating actions directed at coaches, officials and/or competitors will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the event site. The score from any contest is generally forgotten over time, but the actions of players, coaches, and spectators are remembered.
The next time you attend a Reedsburg school event, please remember to display a winning attitude by supporting our athletes, coaches, game officials, and event workers with class, dignity, and humility.
