North Hudson Elementary School families had an active evening exploring Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM)!
Creating STEAM!
4K Registration and Kindergarten Information
The Hudson School District is holding its District-wide 4K Registration and Kindergarten Information night for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Tuesday, January 21, 2020
- 4:30 – 6:30 PM
- Hudson Prairie Elementary School, 1400 Carmichael Road
What do I need to complete my child’s registration?
- Proof of residency and a copy of current immunizations
- District registration and partner site registration are both required for 4K.
This evening is optional for incoming Kindergarten families. There will be staff available to answer questions. If your child has not been part of a Hudson 4K program, Kindergarten registration begins online by clicking here.
If you have questions, you may contact one of the following elementary schools or the Hudson Community 4K Program:
- EP Rock Elementary School: 715.377.3840
- Houlton Elementary School: 715.377.3850
- Hudson Prairie Elementary School: 715.377.3860
- North Hudson Elementary School: 715.377.3870
- River Crest Elementary School: 715.377.3890
- Willow River Elementary School: 715.377.3880
- Hudson Community 4K Program: 715.377.3850; ext. 2321
Hudson Schools Exceed or Significantly Exceed Expectations
The Hudson School District is excited to report that the School District is ranked in the top 8% of Wisconsin school districts according to the recently released Wisconsin School Report Cards. All of the Hudson Schools scored an Exceeds or Significantly Exceeds Expectations on their report cards. The School District is particularly proud of progress made on closing learning gaps and making academic progress for all children.
Individual 2018-2019 School Report Cards can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
- EP Rock Elementary School
- Houlton Elementary School
- Hudson Prairie Elementary School
- North Hudson Elementary School
- River Crest Elementary School
- Willow River Elementary School
- Hudson Middle School
- Hudson High School
- Hudson School District
Click on the following link to learn more about Wisconsin School Report Cards: https://dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards
North Hudson 5th Grade – Into the Woods
Every year, each elementary school fifth-grade class spends several days at an environmental education camp. Our North Hudson fifth-grade enjoyed their experience at Camp Sandstone. This overnight experience, paired with the outdoor activities, serves to build knowledge, social-emotional skills and confidence for these older elementary children before their transition to middle school.
Outdoor learning provides a unique opportunity to explore multiple subjects through hands-on, real-world activities. These activities make science, math, language arts and history fun. The children can see how social, ecological, economic and cultural issues are interconnected.
Socially, the activities promote building citizenship and leadership skills. The children are challenged to share their knowledge and skills as they work in teams. Whether it is completing a ropes course together or building a fire, the children learn the importance of relying on each other for support and giving support to others.
North Hudson First Grade Visit the Past
North Hudson Elementary School first grade students recently visited the Heritage Center in New Richmond. They compared their school to a one room school, learned how a blacksmith worked with metal, saw the Ubet general store, and learned how to navigate a world without technology. What a great way to make learning fun and how fortunate we are to have this area resource!
Kindergarten Apple Orchard Field Trip
Ms. Kiesler’s North Hudson Kindergarten class went to the apple orchard to learn about how apples are grown, harvested, and used to supply food to people. They learned about what apples need in order to grow their best and about all the fun things you can do at apple orchards!
Raider Spirit Across the District
Raider homecoming spirit spread across the district today, as the Spirit Bus along with the football team, marching band and the Raidaires visited our elementary schools; promoting Raider Pride, sportsmanship and having some homecoming fun. Go Raiders!
Calling All Creative Kids!
It’s that time of the year to get signed up for Destination Imagination!
We are hosting a DI Maker Day so you can find out what DI is all about. on
- Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Willow River Elementary School.
- All children are welcome.
- Click here to get your registration form.
Drop in any time, stay for the fun. We will provide:
- A room full of crazy, creative things for you to create with!
- All the information you need to join a DI team or start your own team (between 2 and 7 kids, any grade, K through 12)
- Copies of the New Challenges!
Questions? Contact: Liz Malanaphy at malanaea@hudsonraiders.org or Anita Stilwell at stilwea@hudsonraiders.org
Annual Meeting Highlights
Monday’s Annual Meeting of the Board of Education opened with Dr. Ouellette presenting highlights of the District’s achievements and the Board’s focus areas. Click here to view Dr. Ouellette’s presentation.
Presentations were also provided by Board Treasurer Heather Logelin and Tim Erickson, Chief Financial and Operations Officer. Together, they covered the 2019-2020 proposed budget and levy, budget challenges and assumptions, and the impact on property taxes.
Budget Challenges:
- Address reduced state funding levels.
- Address instructional needs for all learners including: staff professional development, curriculum adoption, resource materials, and services to meet student needs.
- Maintain student to teacher ratios within class size guidelines.
- Sustainable funding for long-term maintenance and capital improvement plan for all facilities.
Budget Assumptions:
- State equalization aid is projected to be $836,000 less or 3.8% lower than last year and per pupil categorical aid has been increased by $88 per student under the first year of the biennial state budget or a $496,000 increase over last year.
- The estimated mill rate of $10.35 is down 1.54% from last year’s $10.51. Overall property valuation is estimated to increase 10.09% compared to 3.7% last year. The state average is 6.0%
- Total under levy stands at approximately $3,300,000, which is direct tax relief for property owners in the Hudson School District.
- Salaries and benefits are budgeted to increase $1,830,000 or 4.0% over last and include new staffing, staffing reductions, Teacher Salary Structure, Support Staff Compensation System, Hudson Lead Salary Structure, and Board approved increase of 2.5%