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Rice Lake reports expanded full‑day 4K and 96 students enrolled for next year; Hogan enrollment remains low
Summary
District staff reported full‑day, five‑day 4K this year with 96 students enrolled across buildings (Hogan 4, Hilltop 40, Tainter 52), described pyramid model coaching and a summer Warrior 4K program; administrators encouraged further enrollment outreach.
District administrators reported on child development days and the district's expanded 4K program for the 2025–26 year. Outreach events at Hilltop and Tainter offered screenings, enrollment assistance and promotional materials; staff said turnout was strong and families appreciated the full‑day 4K option.
Current 4K enrollment figures reported to the board were: Hogan 4 students, Hilltop 40 and Tainter 52 — a total of 96 students, which the district said would support six sections and three certified teachers. Administrators described staffing and classroom ratios: classes generally include a certified teacher and at least one aide (roughly a 2 adults per classroom model) and district guidance aims for no more than about 10 students per adult in 4K settings.
Staff noted that 92% of enrolled 4K students stayed for the full-day extended schedule rather than only attending the teacher-led half of the day. The district also highlighted professional learning for 4K staff using the Wisconsin Pyramid Model (a social‑emotional learning framework) and described practice‑based coaching to support teachers and aides.
The board heard details of a new summer offering, Warrior 4K summer club, scheduled June 8–Aug 14 at Hilltop with full‑day hours (6:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.) at a cost of $200 per week; registration had just opened with about 10 students registered at the time of the meeting.
Administrators urged families with four-year-olds to enroll and said they will continue outreach to increase Hogan enrollment and evaluate class configurations that could preserve small‑school benefits while managing district capacity.
