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District reports modest enrollment dip and new partnerships in 2024 summer learning program
Summary
Wausau School District staff reported a roughly 3% drop in summer learning enrollment tied largely to construction that limited use of one site, highlighted new programs (Get Active athletic-training class, middle-school pilot, expanded swim lessons) and community partnerships, and said they plan to increase participation next year.
Dr. Phelps and Mrs. Christensen reviewed the district's eight-week 2024 summer learning program, reporting a slight enrollment decline and several program innovations.
Staff said overall student enrollment in summer offerings decreased about 3% compared with the prior year and attributed more than 100 fewer elementary participants to construction that prevented use of the John Mir/John Muir site. They noted the drop in some high-school credit-recovery enrollments could be positive if it reflects fewer students needing recovery.
New offerings included a "Get Active" class developed with athletic trainers (Bone and Joint) for grades three through six, expanded middle-school programming piloted for sixth and seventh graders, and district-provided swim lessons for elementary participants. The program used rotating two-week sessions across three elementary host schools to provide consistent full-day options and added community field trips and enrichment partners.
Staff said about 30% districtwide participation remains strong relative to comparable districts and listed goals for next summer: raise participation above 30%, expand middle-school access, increase full-day programming at fewer host sites, and standardize family surveys across buildings for consistent feedback.
Board members asked for enrollment breakdowns by site to verify the impact of the John Mir construction; staff said they will analyze building-level numbers as they finalize planning for next year.
