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    Aug 19, 2024

    Referendum Press Release

    For Immediate Release 

    August 16, 2024 

    Contact: Denise Michaelsen, Superintendent

    715-373-6188  

    Email: dmichaelsen@washburn.k12.wi.us

     School District of Washburn School Board Opts to Bring Building Referendum to November Ballot

    School Board Unanimously Supports Building Referendum Question to Fund Capital Maintenance and Accessibility Needs

     Washburn, WI— **On August 15, 2024, the School District of Washburn School Board unanimously supported placing a Building Referendum on the November ballot. Residents of the School District of Washburn will have the opportunity to vote on allowing the district to issue debt to address the significant challenges facing the District—funding the needed capital maintenance and accessibility/security projects that are too expensive to pay for out of the annual budget.  

    The Building Referendum question will ask voters to approve a $14.43 million for paying the cost of a facility improvement project at the MS/HS building and site consisting of: capital maintenance updates to include building systems updates, exterior brick repair; windows; flooring; ceiling replacement; site improvements; ADA modifications to restrooms; construction of an accessible and secure entrance and furniture, fixtures and equipment.

    It is projected that taxpayers will see an increase in the school portion of their property taxes of $199/per $100,000 worth of property value, if the referendum passes.

    “We can’t thank the community enough for their continued support of the Washburn schools, we know that the school is an important part of making this community special. We aim to use this building project to preserve our buildings for generations to come.” stated District Superintendent, Denise Michaelsen.

    The District has been fiscally responsible with taxpayer dollars; the last capital referendum was 25 years ago and the District is currently debt free. The needs are for additional funds to maintain capital projects within the aging school, projects that are too expensive to be covered in the annual operational budget, plus increase accessibility and safety.

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    Building Referendum Project Details

    The Building Referendum question asks voters for permission to borrow $14,430,000 to pay the cost of a school building and facility improvement project at the MS/HS building and site consisting of: 

    ·       Build an accessible and secure front entrance to the MS/HS

    ·       Update restrooms to provide ADA compliance and accessibility for all

    ·       Exterior brick/ masonry wall repairs​ 

    ·       Window replacement​ 

    ·       Ceiling tile replacement in common areas and classrooms (partial)​ 

    ·       Locker room ceiling replacement​ 

    ·       Carpet and laminate floor replacement​ 

    ·       Restroom accessibility renovations & finish updates​ 

    ·       Tech Ed mezzanine replacement​ 

    ·       Locker replacement​ 

    ·       Drinking fountain replacement for ADA (dual heights)​ 

    ·       HVAC system and controls replacement​ 

    ·       Structural reinforcement for new HVAC equipment​ 

    ·       Replace 1993 boiler to match other existing (2018) boiler​ 

    ·       Galvanized sanitary piping replacement​ 

    ·       Kitchen piping and plumbing fixture replacement​ 

    ·       Original electrical switchboard replacement 

    ·       Parking lot drainage improvements​ 

    To see more project details please visit the District website.

    The School District of Washburn will host two community information meetings and building tours this fall, the public is encouraged to attend to learn more and ask questions.

    Community Information Nights: October 1 & October 24, 2024 – Washburn High School

    Watch the District website and social media for further details.

    Learn More: 

    For additional information, please visit the District website www.washburn.k12.wi.us.

    Questions can be directed to Denise Michaelsen, Superintendent, at 715-373-6188 or email dmichaelsen@washburn.k12.wi.us


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About Washburn Middle School

School Hours:  8:20am to 3:30pm

Washburn Middle School305 W. 4th St.Washburn, Wisconsin 54891

715-373-6188 ext. 100715-373-5877 - FaxEnrollment: (7-8) 97


The staff at Washburn Middle School believes in creating opportunities for students to grow and learn throughout their middle school careers. Our core curriculum includes daily lessons in mathematics, science, social studies, and English Language Arts/Reading, Art Methods, Physical Education, Computers, Family and Consumer Sciences, Spanish, and Technology Education, and Health in grades 7 and 8 enrich the core curriculum. Additionally, all students in Washburn Middle School must choose to take choir, band, or both with those classes meeting every day.  Five days a week, students will also have WINN (What I Need Now) in their schedule.  During that time staff will help students with whatever they need, whether it be acceleration, remediation, homework help, etc...

Students will be assessed multiple times during the year in math and reading, providing teachers valuable data that will be shared with parents and also used to help plan lessons to meet the needs of every student at their level. Washburn has taken an aggressive role in learning about and implementing Response to Intervention Strategies (RTI) along with becoming an early adopter of the Common Core State Standards. We encourage you to talk with any of our teachers about the exciting things happening under RTI, along with the increased rigor that accompanies the Common Core State Standards.

However, student growth is not limited to academics at Washburn Middle School. All of our students will be assigned an advisory mentor who will help students to learn about and work through the social and emotional issues that are very important to middle school children. Additionally, our school counseling program works extensively with middle school students and their classes to help guide the students through what can be both an exhilarating and troubling time. To provide students opportunities socialize the school hosts monthly middle school only dances along with other events that vary from year to year.

We are proud to say that our school garden and school lunch programs have both been nationally recognized. The garden provides opportunities for students to be engaged in growing food for their own school lunch, with all students taking an active part in both the planting and harvesting of the food.   Additionally, if you haven't tried one of our fabulous school lunches yet you are in for a treat.

Students at Washburn Middle School are immersed in technology throughout the day. Most classrooms will be outfitted with projectors and Apple Tv’s, allowing the teachers to bring in a seemingly unlimited supply of outside resources. In addition, students have one-to-one Chromebooks.

The opportunities continue at Washburn Middle School where students can participate numerous sports and other extracurricular activities. Cross country, basketball,volleyball, footbal baseball, and track are available to MS students. Students are also invited to join “LEGO Robotics Club” or MS Student Government, National History Day, etc...

All of these opportunities are only possible because of the hard work of the teachers, staff, students, parents, and community members who help make Washburn Middle School a great place to learn and play.

If you are not familiar with our school, or would just like to become more acquainted with what we have to offer, you may schedule a visit by contacting the school at 715-373-6188. We encourage people who are interested in learning more about the Washburn School District to visit to see all of the unique and amazing things that make Washburn School District.