Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!
As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, I’m excited to welcome back our students, families, and staff. I am excited to share news of the Hudson School District’s progress, partnership, and purposeful planning for the future.
This year marks the launch of our new Strategic Plan, developed with valuable input from families, staff, students, and community members. The plan is built on four foundational pillars that will guide our work for the next five years:
- Educational Excellence – We are committed to ensuring all learners have access to high-quality, real-world educational experiences that prepare them for future success in college, careers, and life.
- Well-Being – We prioritize the mental and physical health of students and staff through a comprehensive system of support that fosters safety, connection, and timely access to resources.
- Partnerships – We are strengthening our collaborative relationships with families and the broader community to enhance student learning and provide more opportunities in our schools.
- Operations – We are committed to optimizing our resources, systems, and facilities to ensure long-term efficiency and consistency across the School District.
Together, these pillars form a clear roadmap that will guide our work over the next five years.
We’re also proud to celebrate the completion of several important construction projects at EP Rock, North Hudson Elementary, and Hudson Middle School. These upgrades make our schools safer, more modern, and more efficient. Additionally, this fall, the School District’s administrative offices will be relocated to Hudson Middle School. This move will enable the School District to sell the office building on Brakke Drive, generating one-time revenue for the School District’s budget. More importantly, the move will strengthen the connections between the District administration and the daily operations of our schools. Administrators look forward to this move and the opportunity to more fully participate in our Middle School and Hudson Prairie School communities.
As we look ahead, the Board of Education will continue to make critical decisions related to our long-term financial sustainability. While we are deeply thankful for the community’s support of the April 2025 operational referendum, which helps us maintain quality staffing and programming for the next six years, we must remain proactive in the face of declining student enrollment. Difficult conversations will be part of our planning. These are never easy decisions, and we are committed to engaging with our community transparently throughout the process. Ultimately, the board will need to make strategic decisions to ensure we can continue to offer high-quality education and services while being fiscally responsible stewards of your tax dollars.
Above all, your voice matters. I encourage you to stay informed, get involved, and partner with us as we work to ensure that every student in Hudson has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Nick Ouellette, PhD
Superintendent of Schools
715.377.3702
