School District of Wisconsin Dells

School District of Wisconsin Dells
District offices for the school district
Address
1501 Brew Farm Road
Wisconsin Dells
, Sauk County, Wisconsin, 53965
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPre-K/K–12
SuperintendentTerry Slack
School boardSeven members
Chair of the boardJennifer Gavinski
SchoolsElementary two,
Middle one, High one
NCES District ID5517040
Students and staff
Students1,842 (2023-2024)
Other information
Websitewww.sdwd.k12.wi.us

School District of Wisconsin Dells is a school district headquartered in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Its territory includes sections of the counties of Adams, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, and Sauk.

The district's area is 186 square miles (480 km2); due to the overall size, geographical features and school placement, school bus transport serves the majority of the student body.

Municipalities served by the district include Wisconsin Dells, Dell Prairie, Dellona, Delton, Jackson, Lake Delton, Lyndon, New Haven, Newport, and Springville.

Schools

School Year built Description
Wisconsin Dells High School 2020 A new high school was built in 2020.
Wisconsin Dells Middle School 1960s
Wisconsin Dells Elementary School 1991
Middle School
High School

Former schools

Leadership

The current superintendent is Terry Slack, who accepted the position on July 1, 2011.

Board of education

The district is run by a seven-member school board. Members are elected in April for staggered three-year terms.

Position Name Assumed office Term ends Electoral history Refs
President Jennifer Gavinski 2027
Vice President Erik Backhaus 2026
Treasurer Del Morter 2027
Board Clerk Jesse Weaver 2016 2025
Board Member Kathy Anderson 2026
Board Member James McClyman 2025
Board Member Blake Kochendorfer 2026

References

  1. 1 2 "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Wisconsin Dells School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  2. 1 2 3 "About Us Archived November 16, 2018, at the Wayback Machine." School District of Wisconsin Dells. Retrieved on November 16, 2018.
  3. ↑ Dynes, Erica (September 8, 2020). "'This building is remarkable:' Wisconsin Dells' new high school opens for 2020-21 school year". Wiscnews.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Wisconsin Dells High School by Plunkett Raysich Architects". Architizer. December 8, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  5. ↑ Gittings, John (October 31, 2022). "SDWD Administrator Terry Slack honored with rural education award". Wiscnews.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  6. ↑ Jones, Jean Berns (March 24, 2011). "Iowa-Grant School District in search of new superintendent". thedodgevillechronicle.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Board Member Contact Information - School District of Wisconsin Dells". www.sdwd.k12.wi.us. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  8. ↑ Smith, Jeff (April 8, 2016). "Wisconsin Dells School Board election: President narrowly defeated". Wiscnews.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.