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Our Mission

We will partner with students, families and community members to graduate students who are ready to successfully attend college, begin a career, and/or support themselves with a job.

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Our Vision

The Rice Lake Area School District will educate and prepare all students to become successful members of our society: life, career, or college.

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About Us

 

Situated in the breathtaking Red Cedar River valley, Rice Lake is a truly special place to live, learn, and work. If you have recently moved or are planning to move into our community, we would like to welcome you!  If you are looking into enrolling your children in school, we would like you to learn more about what the Rice Lake Area School District has to offer. From academic achievement to athletic skill, the community of Rice Lake is dedicated to providing the widest range of opportunity for EVERY child. 

 

Why Rice Lake?

Here are the top five reasons to choose Rice Lake Area School District

Safe and Welcoming Learning Environ­ment

At Rice Lake Area School District, staff do their best to make students feel included and accepted. The schools are safe and secure environments that allow students to learn at their full potential. The district is timely and transparent in their communication efforts to keep families, students, and staff informed of what is happening in the district.

Endless Opportunities

RLASD offers a multitude of opportunities, from the moment a child enters 4K up until they graduate high school. Students can participate in a variety of activities and take classes that interest them. The high school alone offers over 150 courses, including several Advanced Placement courses. The district is also continually collaborating with local businesses to create pathways in a variety of fields, blending expertise from local employers with student interest to create solid partnerships.

Dedicated Teachers and Staff

The staff at RLASD are one of a kind. The priority is to build relationships with students to help them grow. Staff members are here to partner with students, families, and community members to provide a safe learning environment and to ensure students achieve academic and personal success as they become lifelong learners.

Exceptional Co-Curriculars and Extracurriculars

Students at RLASD can choose from a variety of co-curricular and extracurricular activities. There are a wide range of activities to allow all students to feel included and help expand their overall education throughout their years at RLASD. These opportunities guide students into becoming diverse and well-rounded graduates.

Commit­ment to Students' Social-Emotional Health

RLASD supports the social-emotional health of students. The district finds extreme value in helping build our students' confidence in feeling positive about moving forward from year-to-year. Staff in the district are working hard to ensure students are learning to be self-aware, developing positive relationships with others, and making safe decisions. RLASD is continuously looking to prepare all students to become successful and healthy members of society.

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Littlest Learners Child Care Center

The Littlest Learners Child Care Center is now open at UW-EC BC Campus! We are currently licensed to take children 6 wks - 4 years, 11 months.

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Online Enrollment

RLASD now offers Online Enrollment for New Students

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ParentSquare Communication

RLASD uses ParentSquare as our primary platform for school communication. Families receive messages through email, app, or text.

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Upcoming Events

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View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

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By the Numbers

We’re not like every other K-12 school district. See what makes us great.
 

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2,081

students

100%

graduation rate

360+

dedicated employees

150+

high school course offerings

Haugen Elementary

School Hours: 7:40am - 2:35pm

Hilltop Elementary

School Hours: 8:15am - 3:20pm

Tainter Elementary

School Hours: 7:55am - 2:55pm

Rice Lake Middle School

School Hours: 8:05am - 3:20pm

Rice Lake High School

School Hours: 8:00am - 3:15pm

We are Rice Lake. We are Opportunity.