Annual Celebration of Nations

Celebration of Nations April 25

Volunteers are needed for this year’s Celebration of Nations (click here to learn about volunteer opportunities)

We are looking for volunteers to create displays representing family nationalities for the event. Volunteers may be parents, guardians, aunts, uncles, grandparents or friends!

The Hudson School District’s English Language Learners (ELL) Department is hosting the Annual Celebration of Nations on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hudson High School. This event will celebrate the many cultures present in the Hudson community with displays, projects, food, and entertainment from Mariachi Jalisco, Taraangini Dance, and Balla Venezuela.

All are welcome to the FREE event!

Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II RFP

Algebra 1 & 2 and Geometry RFP

The Hudson School District is accepting Requests For Proposals to acquire Algebra I, Geometry, and  Algebra II curricular resources.  

As part of our Curriculum Improvement Process, we have identified the need for a comprehensive Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II resource for middle and high school students.  The Hudson School District has one middle school with 1,100 students and one high school with 1,700 students.

Hudson School District Mission: We are dedicated to developing caring and contributing community members. We are collectively committed to providing a rigorous, student-centered environment to ensure equitable experiences for all students.

What is the projected timeline of the RFP, and what does it entail? This three-phase process runs as follows:  

  • Phase 1: Vendors submit one complete set of sample materials for Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, and a written summary of no more than two pages delineating their product’s alignment with the criteria listed below no later than March 11 . The sample materials should include all teacher and student resources, both hard copy and electronic. Complete and return this Vendor Submission Form no later than March 1, 2024, indicating your request to participate.
  • Phase 2: The district will conduct a preliminary review of the materials provided to determine finalists. If chosen as a finalist, Hudson School District will communicate your assigned presentation time slot on or around April 19, 2024, along with directions to the presentation meeting room.
  • Phase 3: Finalists will be invited to offer a 45-minute presentation describing the alignment of their product with our outlined needs.

The team will begin meetings in the spring of the 23-24 school year, with a decision before the end of May 2024.  We are projecting implementation in the fall of the 24-25 school year. 

The following criteria will be used to select what resource the District decides to use for this initiative, and vendors should come prepared to show how their product(s) meet these desired outcomes:                                                    

LEARNING

  • Standards Aligned: Supports the standards and learning targets (objectives) of the curricular offering in which the material is used. The resource illustrates vertical alignment of the algebra and geometry standards/courses. 
  • Developmental Appropriateness: Appropriate for the age, emotional, and social development and ability level of the students for whom the materials are selected.
  • Research-Based/Factual: Meets high standards of quality in factual content and presentation.
  • Student Materials: Engaging and user-friendly, with easy navigation to lessons and resources for students.  Includes printable and online formats with spiraled review practice.
  • Instructional Strategies: Allows for, encourages, and supports the use of multiple instructional strategies  (ie. collaborative work and math software). Applicable for block and 45 minute classes.

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS

  • Strategic Plan Alignment: Supports the educational Vision, Values, and Mission of the District and the objectives of the curricular offering in which the materials will be used.
  • Professional Learning: Includes a well-developed professional learning plan to support teachers and administrators with successful implementation and continuous growth.  
  • Teacher Materials: Materials are user-friendly and arranged in a logical order. Teacher support resources include adult-level explanations and access to examples and additional resources. Materials include editable practice and instructional videos. 

ASSESSMENT

  • Formative: High-quality formative assessments (e.g. tasks, open-ended questions, project-based, observational, etc) are provided for assessing student learning and informing instructional decision-making.
  • Summative: High-quality standards-based assessments (e.g., tasks, open-ended questions, project-based, observational, etc.) are provided to assess student learning and inform instructional decision-making for each topic. Includes rubrics to support determining proficiency.

INCLUSION

  • Differentiation/Accessibility:  Materials reflect a variety of ways to differentiate instruction (reteach and enrichment) and model content to support all learners. Resource design and features facilitate readability for a broad group of users. The resource is developed with universal design principles and accessibility guidelines, including text-to-speech and Spanish materials. 
  • Diverse Perspectives: Presents a variety of factual points of view. 
  • Representation:  Provide windows (seeing others experiences), mirrors (seeing oneself) & doors (opportunity to immerse oneself into another’s lived experience). Illustrations portray people from a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 

If your company is invited to the finalist phase, please be prepared to provide 25 copies of a written summary of service offerings and hardware specifications, including but not limited to the physical and virtual resources.  Vendors should come prepared to share purchase cost information. Each service should be separated out when providing pricing, so the district has the ability to red-line unwanted services.

Please be aware that this is a Request for Proposal and not a competitive bid.  The terms and conditions of this proposal are as follows:

  1. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
  2. The District may waive any irregularities or informalities and select what is most advantageous to the District.
  3. The District may render the proposal invalid due to unauthorized modifications of specification forms or terms.

All proposals and information therein, or attached thereto, will become public record upon presentation to the Hudson School District.

Bidder’s Ethics and Collusion:

Collusive Bidding:  Any vendor that submits more than one proposal in such a manner as to make it appear that one of the proposals submitted is competitive with that of a different bidder, or any two or more vendors that agree to fix their respective proposals in such a manner as to be awarded the contract shall be disqualified from further consideration of award of this contract and shall be subject to any applicable penalties under the law.

Bribery:  Any vendor that attempts to influence a District official to award this contract to such bidder’s companies by promising to provide or by providing to such District official any gratuity, entertainment, commission, or any other gift, in exchange for a promise to award the contract to the company they are representing shall be disqualified from further consideration of award of this contract and shall be subject to any applicable penalties under the law.

Conflict of Interest:  Any vendor that knows of any District official having a direct or indirect financial interest in such a bidder’s company shall be required to submit a written statement detailing such interest.  Failure to disclose a known such financial interest shall result in the proposer’s company being disqualified from further consideration of award of this contract.

Responsibility:

The District is not liable for any costs incurred by the vendor prior to the issuance of any agreement, contracts, or purchase orders and will not pay for information solicited or obtained in response to the RFP.  The information obtained will be utilized solely to determine the suitability of the products and services offered.  Subsequent procurement, if any, will be in accordance with the appropriate rules and regulations.

The RFP does not commit the District to pay any cost incurred in the preparation or submission of any proposal or to procure or contract any services. 

Send or email completed requests to:

  • Hudson School District, Attn:  Lisa Skoyen, 644 Brakke Dr, Hudson, WI  54016
  • skoyenla@hudsonraiders.org 

Questions regarding this RFP can be directed to:  

Lisa Skoyen, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning

skoyenla@hudsonraiders.org 

644 Brakke Dr

Hudson, WI  54016

715-377-3705

Education Foundation Awards Over $12,600 in Star Grants

Recipients of the Education Foundation Star Grants.

Among the educators and program partners earning grants from the Education Foundation of Hudson were, from left, Dan Bell (St. Patrick School principal), Amanda Fedor (St. Patrick School), Tracy Metz (Willow River Elementary School), Stephanie Chuckel (Willow River Elementary School), Traci Wolfe (River Crest Elementary School), and Samantha Thrane (River Crest Elementary School).

The Education Foundation of Hudson awarded Star Grants in November for innovative classroom projects and curriculum training. The grants totaled $12,622.77 for five projects involving several educators and touching many schools in Hudson.

Foundation Board President Lynn Krueger, and other board members, presented the awards during ceremonies at Hudson High School on November 30, 2023. Krueger told recipients that the foundation and community are proud of the educators’ efforts to bring innovative ideas to the classrooms of local schools.

Grant recipients are listed below.

  • ELL communication iPads submitted by Samantha Thrane from River Crest Elementary School. The program will impact all non-English speaking students at Hudson elementary schools. English language learners (ELL) will have access to iPads that are able to translate both speech and printed words from their native language to English, or vice versa. Hudson elementary schools currently have 71 ELL students at various English speaking levels. The books assist both students and parents as they learn English. The foundation awarded $3,989.85.
  • One School, One Book submitted by Traci Wolfe from River Crest Elementary School. The proposal will provide every student and classroom with one book to help build a sense of community amongst their peers and provide a connection of home and school communication. The foundation awarded $2,634.
  • Hudson High School tech education equipment submitted by Dan Weiland. The program is designed to provide updated equipment for the STEM lab. It will be geared toward electronic engineering testing equipment and 3D design materials. The foundation awarded $2,616.
  • Building peer communication via Augmentative Alternative Communication submitted by Stephanie Chukel and Tracy Metz from Willow River Elementary School. The equipment will be used by students with complex communication needs. The equipment will help students with AAC to increase social and academic interactions. The foundation awarded $2201.92.
  • Sensory room materials written by Amanda Fedor from St. Patrick’s School. The materials will be added to an already existing sensory room at the school where students with certain needs can deal with stress or other issues. The room has become useful in assisting the counseling department at the school. The foundation awarded $1,181.

The foundation, founded in 1990, is a private organization established to strengthen community participation in local schools and inspire both teachers and students. With November’s grants ($12, 622.77), the foundation has funded just over $2,100,00 in local education projects and awards since the organization’s inception.

In addition to Krueger, current Foundation board members are Dr. Ron Berth, Jodell Krause, Doug Stohlberg, Joan Thompson, John Kramer, Heidi Gilbert, and Scott Snyder. Thompson recently announced that she will be retiring from the board at the end of this year (2023). Steven Keller is the organization’s volunteer executive director.

Learn more about the Education Foundation at: https://hudsonraiders.org/educationfoundation/

Hudson School District Ranks in Top 10% of WI K-12 Schools

Hudson School District Ranked in top 10% of WI Schools.

Hudson School District Ranks in Top 10% of All Wisconsin K-12 Schools

The Hudson School District received good news on the Wisconsin School State Report Card and from the US News & World Report school rankings. The District attained the “Exceeds Expectations” rating from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). The District’s overall report card rating places Hudson in the top 10% of all K-12 districts in Wisconsin. Additionally, this is the highest school district rating in CESA 11 and in the Big Rivers athletic conference. 

Hudson had the highest School Report Card score in comparison to neighboring school districts.

  • Hudson – 75.9
  • St. Croix Central – 73.5
  • Somerset – 72.4
  • River Falls – 70.8
  • New Richmond – 66.1

The Hudson School District also learned two Hudson elementary schools rank in the top 20 elementary schools in Wisconsin on the US News and World Report’s annual school ranking. Houlton Elementary School ranked 7th and North Hudson Elementary School ranked 20th. There are over 1,200 public elementary schools in the state.

Hudson High School ranked 44th out of 514 Wisconsin high schools. In a review of neighboring high school district rankings, Hudson is the only area high school ranked in the top fifty. Hudson also performed well in comparison to Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area high schools with a #25 ranking. 

  • Hudson – 44
  • St. Croix Central – 63
  • River Falls – 78
  • New Richmond – 90
  • Somerset – 209

The US News and World Report’s ranking is widely regarded as a benchmark for assessing the quality of education across the nation. The Hudson School District rankings are a testament to its continuous dedication to providing a high-quality learning environment for its students.

Key highlights contributing to the Hudson School District’s success include:

  1. Academic Excellence: The District has consistently demonstrated high academic standards, with students achieving notable success in standardized testing and advanced placement courses.Recently, Hudson High School received Advanced Placement Honor Roll recognition for delivering successful results while expanding access for students. Based on the 2023 test score data, Hudson High School earned Gold Level recognition. This is the second highest accomplishment for schools nationwide and puts Hudson in the top 1,700 schools in the nation. 
  2. Academic and Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Hudson High School offers a wide variety of college level courses during the school day – over 20 Advanced Placement courses, 11 Project Lead the Way courses, and 27 dual credit courses in partnership with University of Wisconsin – River Falls, and Northwood Technical College. Outside the school day, Hudson students can participate in 18 athletic teams, over 10 competitive extracurricular activities, and over 10 non-competitive extracurricular activities. 
  3. Instructional Excellence: District instruction is data driven. School teaching teams review standardized test scores and other measures to guide instruction for improved student learning outcomes. Emphasis has been placed on teacher support with veteran teachers mentoring and supporting new teachers. The District fosters a culture of high expectations with high levels of support. 
  4. Student Achievement: Hudson School District’s students consistently excel in various academic, extracurricular, and leadership activities, showcasing the District’s commitment to nurturing individuals with a wide range of skills and abilities. The District recognizes the importance of family engagement in the academic success of students. Teachers and staff work hard to partner with families to maximize the learning potential of all students.
  5. Community Engagement: The strong partnership between the District and the local community plays a crucial role in supporting student success. Collaborative efforts ensure students receive a well-rounded education and support beyond the classroom.

Superintendent Nick Ouellette expressed gratitude for the hard work and dedication of the District’s educators, staff, students, and the entire community. “Our School Report Card and the US News & World Report recognition is a result of the collective efforts of our exceptional staff, supportive families, and engaged students. We are very proud of this achievement and remain committed to providing the best education in the region and the state.”

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Senior Tech Club Learns About Emergency & Medical Information Settings

Senior citizens and National Honor Society members listing to IT presentation.

At the December Senior Tech Club meeting, members wore their favorite festive attire and brought some holiday treats. Time was spent learning how to set up emergency and medical information on their cell phones. The Senior Tech Club members were joined by 15 National Honor Society students who provided individualized support for senior members!

If you would like to learn more about Senior Tech Club, contact the School District’s IT Department at 715.377.3709

Willkommen!

A group holding up welcome signs.
Hudson High School is hosting 20 students and 2 teachers from German through November 9, 2023. The students are here as part of the German American Partnership Program GAPP.
The GAPP program is designed to inspire global understanding, promote German language instruction, and foster new and lasting relationships between the U.S. and Germany.
This past summer, HHS students visited Germany as part of the this exchange program.

Congratulations HMS/HHS All State Honor Musicians

All state honor band and orchestra on the stage.

Excellent representation of our Hudson Middle and High School band and orchestra students who participated in the All State Honor Band/Orchestra. Hudson had eight students invited to participate. Having one student participate is quite rare, but 8 is amazing! Congratulations HHS students Ben B (featured Orchestra clarinet soloist), Graham C. (featured in WI State Percussion Ensemble), Dylan S., James Q., Ben W., and HMS students Carly M., Kyra Reierson, and Tyler S. #WeAreRaiderProud

Speak Up Speak Out – 24 Hour Tip Line

Speak Up Speak Out logo

Speak Up Speak Out

The State of Wisconsin’s Office of School Safety provides a 24/7 tip line for reporting potential harm or criminal activities directed at schools, students, and or staff. The Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) School Resource Center is set up to respond confidentially and quickly. The tip line is not just for threats to do harm to schools. Tips are also made regarding daily concerns students encounter such as bullying, drug use, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and more. The Hudson School District is part of the SUSO network.

Most tips fall into one of three categories:

  • A classmate is being bullied or bullying someone else.
  • A classmate might hurt themselves.
  • A classmate might hurt others.

We all play a vital role in creating safe schools and communities. Anyone can submit a tip. Tips are received by a trained resource center staff who pass appropriate information on to local law enforcement and schools. We want people who see something to say something. SUSO allows us as a school community to keep each other safe, address concerns about someone’s safety, and help get the support needed to resolve concerns.

We encourage student and families to contact their building administrator or SUSO of any threats to do harm to a school.