Bob Baumann – 3,855
Molly Powers – 3,773
Kate Garza – 3,539
Maria Rudie – 2,803
Randy Lawson – 2,715
Bob Baumann – 3,855
Molly Powers – 3,773
Kate Garza – 3,539
Maria Rudie – 2,803
Randy Lawson – 2,715
Click here to view the full Request for Proposals to acquire a K-5 ELA curricular resource.
As part of the Hudson School District Curriculum Improvement Process, we have identified the need for a comprehensive ELA curriculum for all students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The Hudson School District has six elementary schools with approximately 2,000 K-5 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:
The team will begin meetings in the spring of the 23-24 school year, with a decision before the end of June 2024. We are projecting implementation in 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
Instructional Strategies: Allows for, encourages, and supports the use of multiple instructional strategies.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS
ASSESSMENT
INCLUSION
CONTENT SPECIFIC
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
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!
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:
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
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS
ASSESSMENT
INCLUSION
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:
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:
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
Congratulations to Hudson Middle School’s November/December Raiders of the Month! Students and their families gathered for a breakfast celebration on Friday, December 15th as teachers recognized students who go above and beyond in being “Inspired!”
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.
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 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.
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.
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:
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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HHS Freshman Academy A recently celebrated all the students that received Student of the Month this past fall. Students were recognized for their ability to remain respectful, focused on learning, and accepting others for who they are. These students started High School ready to take on major challenges. They have definitely rose to the occasion! Thank you, Freshman!
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
On Halloween, High School DECA students hit the streets during trick or treating to collect non-perishable food items to be donated to the local food pantry. In total, over 500 items were collected. Thank you to those who were able to donate, supporting both Hudson DECA and the local food pantry!