
On April 1st, the Hudson School District is asking the community to vote on a $5 million non-recurring operational referendum. This operational referendum would allow the School District to protect the quality of education provided to our students and maintain the high standards the Hudson community expects.
What the Referendum Means
The School District is asking voters to approve a levy increase not to exceed $5 million per year for six years – beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and ending with the 2030-2031 school year. This is a non-recurring operational referendum, which means the additional funding would not carry over or compound each year.
How the Funds Will Be Used
This funding would allow the School District to:
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Maintain a rigorous, college and career-ready curriculum that prepares students for success after graduation.
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Sustain technical education and trades certification courses that equip students with practical, in-demand skills.
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Keep special classes like music, art, and physical education available to our elementary students.
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Provide essential math and reading intervention services to help struggling students succeed.
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Maintain small class sizes to support individualized instruction and stronger teacher-student connections.
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Continue offering a wide range of extra-curricular and athletic activities that contribute to student well-being and connection to school.
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Recruit and retain high-quality staff to support student learning and create a positive school environment.
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Keep our technology up-to-date to meet educational needs and reduce cybersecurity risk.
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Provide transportation for students in grades K-8 who live more than one mile from school and those in grades 9-12 who live more than two miles away.
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Ensure our schools remain clean, safe, and in good repair for students and staff.
The Investment: What It Means to Taxpayers
We understand that any tax increase requires careful consideration. We know the community expects a high return on their investment. The Hudson School District academic results on the WI State Report card show the District scores in the 90th percentile compared to other districts across the state. Hudson High School is a Level 1 Advanced Placement (AP) Pacesetter school. This means 30% or more of all students are taking at least one AP exam and 70% or more earn scores of 3 or above. Success in AP courses provides students with valuable college-ready skills and potential college credits.
Hudson was ahead of the game when implementing new state language arts mandates. The new elementary and middle school language arts curricula have received high marks from engaged students and teachers who are seeing results in the classroom.
Ensuring our curriculum addresses the needs of all students, we have partnered with Northwood Technical College to offer a welding academy. This is an incredible opportunity for students to jumpstart their careers. Courses like this are a game-changer for students interested in hands-on careers. It equips them with real-world skills, offers a chance to earn valuable credentials, and opens doors to exciting opportunities after high school.
Our schools are the foundation of our community. Strong schools build a better future for our children and benefit taxpayers with higher property values. This referendum is not about adding new programs – it’s about preserving the high-quality education and opportunities that make our schools exceptional.
Learn more about the April 1st Operational Referendum at: https://hudsonraiders.org/