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About Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools

The Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools is the district of choice for prospective students, parents, and staff in Central Wisconsin. WRPS meets the needs of diverse learners, preparing them to compete and reach their full potential in an evolving and global economy while cultivating values of responsibility, respect, and citizenship to contribute meaningfully to their community. A unified school district with an enrollment of approximately 4,800, WRPS includes a 4K center and 4K community sites, seven K-5 elementary schools, a middle school serving grades 6-8, one senior high school serving grades 9-12, an at-risk alternative high school for grades 11-12, and virtual programming for grades 4K-12. WRPS serves the City of Wisconsin Rapids, the villages of Biron, Rudolph, and Vesper, the Wood County Townships of Arpin, Grand Rapids, Hansen, Rudolph, Saratoga, Seneca, Sigel, and Sherry, and the Portage County Townships of Carson, Grant, and Plover. The school system has earned a solid reputation as a progressive, professional organization with high student achievement and a low dropout rate. Staff members continue to be recognized by state and national organizations and agencies for their professionalism and expertise. District graduates have demonstrated success at Big-Ten Universities, Ivy League schools, military academies, and other public and private schools of higher education. WRPS is committed to teaching a rigorous, engaging, and standards-based curriculum. The curriculum is developed by content-specific subcommittees made up of professional staff who study the national and state standards, best practices, and assessments. The curriculum is consistently reviewed and revised for optimal student learning. Parents, students, and staff have opportunities for input throughout the curriculum development process. Virtual programming is offered at all age levels, and there is a vast array of co-curricular offerings to meet student needs and interests.