About Our District

Rhinelander serves nine surrounding townships and the City of Rhinelander. The District serves approximately 2,300 students in its four elementary schools, middle school, and high school.

A great education is the cornerstone of this community. It is why families live and businesses choose to locate in Rhinelander. Our community and schools work collaboratively and support each other - ensuring students have access to high quality programs and opportunities so that our young people are prepared for great careers and bright futures.

Strong schools and strong communities go hand in hand. In Rhinelander, we all share a common goal of high quality education, efficient operations and strong community. We look forward to this journey together as we continually seek to prepare our students to be the successful leaders of tomorrow.

MISSION Equity, Empowerment, & Excellence for ALL

Our district’s mission statement answers the questions, Why do we exist? And What is our purpose? Our mission is encapsulated in the following ideas:

• EQUITY — Through equitable policies, curriculum, grading, and opportunities, we are committed to ensuring safe and successful learning experiences for all learners.
• EMPOWERMENT — By building ownership in the learning process for students and educators, we are committed to empowering students to strive for academic and personal success.
• EXCELLENCE — SDR is committed to providing a comprehensive, well-rounded education for all learners to reach their full potential.