Private schools are invited to participate in the Milwaukee Art Museum’s 36th Annual Art of Writing Young Authors and Artists Conference on Dec. 4. Students in grades 3-12 will explore the museum for inspiration for their stories, sketches, sculptures or photographs and craft their projects alongside their peers. In the spring, students and their families [...]
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Current Events
A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
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Parents Fear Social Media Use, Thankful for Private Schools
October 12, 2023
A September poll of K-12 parents nationwide found that over half are concerned about the impact of social media on children’s mental health. But private school parents were most likely to report that their school offers students the mental health resources they need. Further, parents reported wanting their children’s schools to prioritize values of respect, [...]
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Got Questions? We Can Help!
August 24, 2023
Throughout the year, you’ll undoubtedly encounter questions or situations that you don’t know how to answer or handle. WCRIS is here to help. WCRIS has assembled a team of experts in all areas of private K-12 education. We’ve just recently helped our members with transportation; mandated reporting requirements; situations specific to schools’ missions and values; and [...]
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Celebrating Saint John’s Lutheran
August 24, 2023
Saint John’s Lutheran School in rural Mayville has grown its enrollment by 70% in just three years and is preparing to install a new playground next month. Congratulations! Thank you for all you do for your students, staff and community! If your school has a milestone you’d like featured in our Current Events newsletter, please share it [...]
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Wisconsin Has Ed Graduates, But Not Teachers
August 17, 2023
As schools begin the year with an alarming number of vacancies, Gov. Tony Evers called a special legislative session last week to address, among other things, the teacher shortage. Despite national trends, some Wisconsin colleges report that their education programs are growing. But graduates aren’t ending up in classrooms, according to Wisconsin Public Radio. Most recent DPI data show [...]
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Congratulations, Trinity Lutheran!
August 10, 2023
Trinity Lutheran School of Freistadt, the state’s oldest private school, will break ground on its newest building expansion later this month. The school has experienced a growth rate of almost 175% in the last four years. Best wishes and keep up the good work! If your school has a milestone you’d like featured in our [...]
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Lunch & Learns Return Sep. 6!
August 03, 2023
WCRIS is pleased to again host our free, member-exclusive Lunch & Learn webinar series in the 2023-24 school year. Join one of WCRIS’ lobbyists for the first installment on Sep. 6 at 1:30 p.m. He will recap our work during the legislative session, update you on new laws that affect private schools, summarize the proposed bills we’re [...]
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WCRIS Student National Spelling Bee Semifinalist
June 08, 2023
A seventh grader, Aiden Wijeyakulasuriya, from WCRIS member Blessed Sacrament School in Madison, advanced to the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee last week. The only Wisconsin student in the national competition, he correctly spelled “bahuvrihi,” “burpee,” “glomerulonephritis” and “ctenidium.” And in rounds that asked for definitions of words instead of spelling, he accurately defined “meridian” [...]
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Post Job Openings with WCRIS
June 08, 2023
Is your school hiring for next year? For $30 per job posting, members can have openings featured on WCRIS’ job board for 60 days. WCRIS is the go-to organization for Wisconsin private schools and their communities. Submit your job to be seen by ideal candidates around the state. Send your position details to WCRIS. Learn more here.
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Nominations for Rising Scientist Award
May 18, 2023
Five high school students nationwide are annually recognized by the Child Mind Institute for their exceptional interest and achievement in psychology, neuroscience or biomedical engineering. Students who receive a Rising Scientist Award will be given a $2,000 scholarship for college, an opportunity to present their research at a professional symposium and recognition at a national awards ceremony. [...]
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