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The Wrightstown Community School District serves approximately 1,300 students in one 4K-4 elementary school, one 5-8 middle school, one 9-12 high school, and one county-wide alternate school for students with significant special education needs. The District employs a staff of about 100 certified staff, 65 support staff, and 10 administrative, department leadership staff. It has a strong, highly effective, veteran administrative team that is focused on doing what is best for students and staff and a Board of Education who understands visionary leadership and works to support the vision of ‘excellence in student achievement’ and the mission of providing ‘a quality education for every student’ through their decisions.
Wrightstown Community Schools is regularly recognized on the DPI School Report Card as ‘Exceeds’ or ‘Significantly Exceeds Expectations’ and by statewide ranking organizations as Top 25 in Wisconsin. The District takes pride in being a high performing, low spending district of choice for families and employees.
It is a growing District with strong community and family support, collaborative partnerships with the area business alliance, and a developing economic base of industry and housing. It encompasses nine municipalities between Green Bay and Appleton and has a combined population of around 8,000 people. Located on the Fox River, it is a District of destination for families and businesses.
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VISION
"excellence in student achievement"
MISSION
"quality education for every student"
BELIEFS
Student learning is the district’s highest priority.
- Student learning is composed of:
intellectual development
human and social development
career development
- All students can learn, can demonstrate what they have learned, and their learning is measurable.
- Students learn best when there is a continuous challenge to achieve at higher levels and when instruction is differentiated to accommodate student learning needs.
- Student learning is enhanced when there is an environment that fosters a joy of learning, positive student relations, honesty, trust, responsibility and respect.
- As we interact in an ever-changing globally diverse environment, students must demonstrate consideration and understanding for the diversity of thought, beliefs, and people.
- Family, students, staff and community all share the responsibility of providing a productive, safe and compassionate learning environment.
- Ongoing professional development ensures a highly qualified staff, which is necessary for student success.
- Annual District goal setting is important to ensure focus on continuous district improvement and that decision-making will be based on the use of data.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
intellectual development
- the ability to be ready for further education and the workforce upon high school graduation
- the opportunity to be challenged individually to reach the greatest potential in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science
- the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including the ability to access, synthesize and present information
- the ability to think critically, utilize information and information-technology to solve problems, to develop opinions and to make decisions
- the opportunity to ask questions, critique and cite evidence, and apply knowledge
human and social development
- the knowledge and understanding of the rights, privileges and responsibilities of United States and global citizenship
- the knowledge and positive habits they need to be physically and emotionally healthy individuals
- the understanding of the importance of daily attendance, punctuality and active engagement in the learning process
- the knowledge and skills required to be socially responsible citizens who give back to the community as a whole
- the ability to demonstrate consideration and understanding for the diversity of thought, beliefs and people
- the skill, work ethic, concentration, and stamina to respond to rigorous levels of accountability and learning
career development
- the competencies they need to be self-directed individuals who display initiative, set priorities, establish career and life goals
- the knowledge and understanding of the range of career choices available to them and the actions required to pursue specific career paths
- the skills required to work effectively and safely with others
- the independence and self-sufficiency to analyze, problem solve, set goals, and take responsibility for college and career readiness
PARENT EXPECTATIONS
- the ability to build relationships through communication with teachers and school administration
- the understanding of the importance for independence and accountability for their children
- the knowledge and understanding for the need to have children prepared, on-time and ready to learn
- the understanding for the need to provide a conducive environment for homework that fosters independence, stamina for learning, problem solving, and self-reliance
- the ability to access and utilize all resources available to foster a positive and stable environment for children
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