School District of Wisconsin Dells

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School District of Wisconsin Dells
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District offices for the school district
Address
1501 Brew Farm Road
Wisconsin Dells
, Sauk County , Wisconsin, 53965
United States
District information
Type Public
Grades Pre-K/K–12
SuperintendentTerry Slack
School boardSeven members
Chair of the boardJennifer Gavinski
SchoolsElementary two,
Middle one, High one
NCES District ID 5517040 [1]
Students and staff
Students1,842 (2023-2024) [1]
Other information
Website www.sdwd.k12.wi.us

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]

Contents

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

SchoolYear builtDescription
Wisconsin Dells High School 2020A new high school was built in 2020. [3]
Wisconsin Dells Middle School1960s [4]
Spring Hill Elementary School
Lake Delton Elementary School
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Middle School
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High School

Former schools

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.

PositionNameAssumed officeTerm endsElectoral historyRefs
PresidentJennifer Gavinski2027 [7]
Vice PresidentErik Backhaus2026 [7]
TreasurerDel Morter2027 [7]
Board ClerkJesse Weaver20162025 [7] [8]
Board MemberKathy Anderson2026 [7]
Board MemberJames McClyman2025 [7]
Board MemberBlake Kochendorfer2026 [7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Wisconsin Dells School District". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences.
  2. 1 2 3 "About Us." School District of Wisconsin Dells. Retrieved on November 16, 2018.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Wisconsin Dells High School by Plunkett Raysich Architects". Architizer. December 8, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  5. ↑ Gittings, John (October 31, 2022). "SDWD Administrator Terry Slack honored with rural education award". Wiscnews.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  6. ↑ Jones, Jean Berns (March 24, 2011). "Iowa-Grant School District in search of new superintendent". thedodgevillechronicle.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Board Member Contact Information - School District of Wisconsin Dells". www.sdwd.k12.wi.us. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  8. ↑ Smith, Jeff (April 8, 2016). "Wisconsin Dells School Board election: President narrowly defeated". Wiscnews.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
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