Yesterday was National Principal Appreciation Day. WCRIS witnesses firsthand all the “many hats” our school leaders wear during the academic year, especially during the fury of all the end-of-the-school-year ceremonies and activities. WCRIS wants to thank you today – and everyday – for all you do for your students, staff and community. Please don’t [...]
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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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In the News: Civic Virtues; Student of the Week
April 25, 2024
Private Schools Cultivate Civic Virtues Private, religious K-12 schools produce more engaged citizens than their public counterparts, according to a recent study. The study, conducted by University of Arkansas and University of Buckingham researchers, investigated four key components of civic engagement: political tolerance; political participation; civic knowledge and skills; and voluntarism and community engagement – [...]
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Job Opening: Head of School at Ozaukee Christian School
April 18, 2024
WCRIS member Ozaukee Christian School is hiring! See an excerpt of the job posting below: Ozaukee Christian School is looking for a full-time Head of School (HOS). The ideal candidate should have a deep personal faith in Jesus Christ and be committed to upholding Christian values and principles in all aspects of the school’s mission and operations. [...]
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Upcoming Deadlines: Poetry Contest; Busing
April 18, 2024
May 3: Submissions for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ “Air, Air Everywhere Contest” are due. Teachers are encouraged to submit their third – fifth graders’ air-centric poems and riddles. Learn more. May 15: Names, grade levels and addresses of each private school student eligible to receive transportation from the district for next school year is due to [...]
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Job Opening: Part-time Principal at St. Mary/St. Michael Catholic School
April 11, 2024
WCRIS member St. Mary/St. Michael Catholic School in Clarks Mills in Manitowoc county is hiring! See an excerpt of the job posting below: St. Mary / St. Michael Catholic School is looking for a part-time principal to lead the school spiritually and academically. The preferred candidate will be a practicing Catholic with a Masters Degree in Administrative [...]
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Job Opening: Principal at St. John the Baptist Catholic School
April 03, 2024
WCRIS member St. John the Baptist Catholic School in the Green Bay area is hiring! See an excerpt of the job posting below: Green Bay Area Catholic Education, Inc. (GRACE) is seeking a principal for our St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Howard (Greater Green Bay area) for the 2024-25 school year. The principal is the [...]
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2024 Kohl Award Winners Announced
March 21, 2024
Recipients of the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation scholarships and awards were announced this week. Over 300 Wisconsin students, teachers and principals received an award. See below for a list of all WCRIS member school awardees. Go here for the list of all recipients. Congratulations! Keep up the great work. Awardees are listed in alphabetical order [...]
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WCRIS Executive Director Retiring in September
March 21, 2024
After nearly 10 years of service to WCRIS, Executive Director Sharon L. Schmeling announced her September retirement on Monday. “Thank you for the outpouring of support and well wishes. I’ve been proud and blessed to lead WCRIS through some of the most challenging times for private education. We’ve never been a stronger or more influential [...]
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Upcoming Deadlines and Opportunities
March 21, 2024
April 1: Your school’s attendance area is due to the public school board for busing for the 2024-25 school year. Learn more. April 16: The U.S. Department of Education Office of Non-public Education is hosting a webinar about Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Equitable Services for private schools and students. Register here. April 20: The Diocese of Green Bay [...]
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Executive Director Sharon L. Schmeling Announces Retirement
March 18, 2024
Madison, Wis. – After nearly 10 years of serving as the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (WCRIS) and several other faithful years of public service and education advocacy, Sharon L. Schmeling has announced her retirement, set for Sept. 12, 2024. Schmeling earned her bachelor of arts degree in both journalism [...]
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