From the Superintendent of Schools...
The Wisconsin Heights area is a stunningly beautiful part of the state, is tucked
along the Black Earth Creek and the Wisconsin River in western Dane and eastern
Iowa counties. As the District Administrator of the Wisconsin Heights School District,
it is my privilege to work on a daily basis with the residents and students of this
area.
As you travel through the region, you will find no town named Wisconsin Heights,
but you will see the name everywhere. In the 1960’s, the school district of Wisconsin
Heights was born, the product of a marriage of the Black Earth School District and
the Mazomanie School District. As a result, the residents of this area identify
deeply and proudly with the Wisconsin Heights name, the Wisconsin Heights School
District, and the hills, valleys, farms, forests, waterways and small towns within
our boundaries.
World class fishing, back roads for biking, small town values, high performing schools,
stunning views, peaceful vistas, hardworking people and much more all make the Wisconsin
Heights area a special part of Wisconsin.
Mark Elworthy, District Administrator
Wisconsin Heights School District
Area > Schools
Black Earth Area Schools
Small, intimate classes, with a wide array of offerings.
The Wisconsin Heights School District is small yet competitive, rural yet worldly,
active yet safe. This school district of approximately 900 students offers a full
array of classes in a small school setting. It serves students pre-kindergarten
through 12th grade.
Though rural, the district is located just 20 minutes
west of Madison, Wisconsin's state capitol and home to the University of Wisconsin-
Madison, a fantastic educational resource.
"Heights" encompasses approximately 100 square miles.
The school facilities consist of two elementary buildings and a combined middle
school/high school situated in the countryside between these two villages on Highway
14. Black Earth Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-Kindergarten-2,
while Mazomanie Elementary school serves students in grades 3-5.
Many of those staffers live in the district because they value what the area has
to offer. As a result, they know the children not only as students and neighbors,
but also through community organizations, youth sports, and other local events.
Whether teacher or secretary, cook or custodian, aide or assistant, these hometown
connections help Wisconsin Heights educators meet the needs of Wisconsin Heights
students.
A trademark of the Heights schools is the personal attention that comes through
small class sizes. A typical class size is 15-22, whether in kindergarten, sixth
grade science, or junior year American Literature. Even smaller classes are offered
to help ensure student success in special areas such as advanced placement classes
and upper level foreign languages. As a result of caring educators, committed students,
and small class sizes, the district has a record of high levels of academic achievement
as demonstrated by superior standardized test scores.
The community also recognizes that a fundamental part of a student's life is what
happens outside the classroom. Toward that end, the district offers a wide variety
of extra-curricular programs for children of all ages.
Here is just a partial list....
Academics
- Academic Decathalon
- Battle of the Books
- Black Earth Creek Study
- Geography Bee
- Outdoor Education
- Science Olympiad
- Spelling Bee
- Summer School
Arts
- Art competitions
- Art shows
- Bands
- Choirs
- Forensics
- Plays
- Publications
Athletics
- Sixteen high school varsity sports
- Seven middle school sports
- Cheerleading
Clubs
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Gamers Club
- German Club
- Spanish Club
International Travel
- Partnerships in Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, Spain and Korea.
Leadership
- FFA
- Future Business Leaders of America
- National Honor Society
- Student Council
The dedicated Wisconsin Heights School District staff works closely with parents
to produce responsible and respectful students who love to learn.
For more information, interested persons can visit the district web site (www.wisheights.k12.wi.us)
or call the Wisconsin Heights elementary schools at 608-767-2251 (Black Earth) or
608-767-2737 (Mazomanie); Wisconsin Heights Middle School at 608-767-2596; or Wisconsin
Heights High School at 608-767-2586.