School District of Wisconsin Dells
| School District of Wisconsin Dells | |
|---|---|
District offices for the school district | |
| Address | |
1501 Brew Farm Road
Wisconsin Dells , Sauk County, Wisconsin, 53965United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-K/K–12 |
| Superintendent | Terry Slack |
| School board | Seven members |
| Chair of the board | Jennifer Gavinski |
| Schools | Elementary two, Middle one, High one |
| NCES District ID | 5517040[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1,842 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
School District of Wisconsin Dells is a school district headquartered in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Its territory includes sections of the counties of Adams, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, and Sauk.[2]
The district's area is 186 square miles (480 km2); due to the overall size, geographical features and school placement, school bus transport serves the majority of the student body.[2]
Municipalities served by the district include Wisconsin Dells, Dell Prairie, Dellona, Delton, Jackson, Lake Delton, Lyndon, New Haven, Newport, and Springville.[2]
Schools
| School | Year built | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Dells High School | 2020 | A new high school was built in 2020.[3] |
| Wisconsin Dells Middle School | 1960s | [4] |
| Spring Hill Elementary School | ||
| Lake Delton Elementary School |
Former schools
- Neenah Creek Elementary School
Leadership
The current superintendent is Terry Slack, who accepted the position on July 1, 2011.[5][6]
Board of education
The district is run by a seven-member school board. Members are elected in April for staggered three-year terms.
| Position | Name | Assumed office | Term ends | Electoral history | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Jennifer Gavinski | 2027 | [7] | ||
| Vice President | Erik Backhaus | 2026 | [7] | ||
| Treasurer | Del Morter | 2027 | [7] | ||
| Board Clerk | Jesse Weaver | 2016 | 2025 | [7][8] | |
| Board Member | Kathy Anderson | 2026 | [7] | ||
| Board Member | James McClyman | 2025 | [7] | ||
| Board Member | Blake Kochendorfer | 2026 | [7] |
References
- ^ a b "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Wisconsin Dells School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
- ^ a b c "About Us." School District of Wisconsin Dells. Retrieved on November 16, 2018.
- ^ Dynes, Erica (September 8, 2020). "'This building is remarkable:' Wisconsin Dells' new high school opens for 2020-21 school year". Wiscnews.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ "Wisconsin Dells High School by Plunkett Raysich Architects". Architizer. December 8, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ Gittings, John (October 31, 2022). "SDWD Administrator Terry Slack honored with rural education award". Wiscnews.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ Jones, Jean Berns (March 24, 2011). "Iowa-Grant School District in search of new superintendent". thedodgevillechronicle.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Board Member Contact Information - School District of Wisconsin Dells". www.sdwd.k12.wi.us. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Jeff (April 8, 2016). "Wisconsin Dells School Board election: President narrowly defeated". Wiscnews.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.