Mission Statement
Work collaboratively in a respectful, responsible, safe, and ready environment to create
an education where all students will succeed.
American Farmers Grow rural Education STEM Grants
The Grow Rural Education program allows eligible farmers to nominate their local public school district for grants to help enhance STEM education. Nominations are now open through April 1st. Once nominated, school districts submit applications to compete for $15,000 grant to help fund projects that enhance their STEM curriculum.
For more information go to https://www.americasfarmers.com/grow-rural-education/
The Grow Rural Education program allows eligible farmers to nominate their local public school district for grants to help enhance STEM education. Nominations are now open through April 1st. Once nominated, school districts submit applications to compete for $15,000 grant to help fund projects that enhance their STEM curriculum.
For more information go to https://www.americasfarmers.com/grow-rural-education/
Mellen School District Accountability Report
Notice of Educational Options
THE MELLEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS
FOR CHILDREN WHO RESIDE IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Mellen School District offers students a variety of educational options to children who reside in the District.
The District’s primary educational pathway and instructional program for students involves a progression from PreK through 12th grade, leading to a high school diploma.
The table below contains links to the District’s most recent accountability reports, as issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction under section 115.385 of the state statutes. Please visit the DPI website for more detailed information.
Mellen School District Accountability Report Card
http://dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards
Mellen School District also offers a wide range of special education programming, including:
Children of homeless individuals and unaccompanied homeless youth (youth not in physical custody of parent/guardian) residing in the Mellen School District shall have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other children and youths that reside in the Mellen School District. They shall be provided services comparable to services offered other children attending Mellen Public Schools, including transportation services, educational services for which the children/youths meet eligibility criteria (e.g., special education, Title I programming, gifted and talented programming), vocational and technical education programs, and school nutrition programs. No homeless child or youth shall be required to attend a separate school or program for homeless children and shall not be stigmatized by school personnel. Please contact Mellen School District’s Homeless Liaison at 715-274-3601 if you have any questions or are in need of services.
FOR CHILDREN WHO RESIDE IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Mellen School District offers students a variety of educational options to children who reside in the District.
The District’s primary educational pathway and instructional program for students involves a progression from PreK through 12th grade, leading to a high school diploma.
The table below contains links to the District’s most recent accountability reports, as issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction under section 115.385 of the state statutes. Please visit the DPI website for more detailed information.
Mellen School District Accountability Report Card
http://dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards
Mellen School District also offers a wide range of special education programming, including:
- Early childhood programming for students who are at least 3 years old, but not school age;
- Special Education for students with disabilities;
- English Language Learner support;
- Gifted and Talented enrichment and support;
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs;
- At-risk programs for students in danger of not graduating high school;
- Summer School.
- Early College Credit Program (ECCP) - high school students who satisfy the eligibility requirements may apply to enroll in an approved course at an ECCP-approved institution of higher education while attending in the District. Students will be eligible to receive college and high school credit for completing course(s) at authorized institutions of higher education provided they complete the course(s) and receive a passing grade.
- Start College Now Program - resident high school students who have completed the 10th grade and who meet eligibility criteria may apply to take courses at a technical college in the Wisconsin Technical College System for the purpose of earning both high school and postsecondary credit
- Part-time Open Enrollment - high school pupils may apply to attend one or two courses in nonresident school districts, while remaining enrolled in their district of attendance for the majority of their classes.
- High school students meeting certain age and other eligibility requirements may be permitted to attend a technical college or certain other programs for the purpose of completing a program leading to the student’s high school graduation or to a high school equivalency diploma.
- Full time Open Enrollment involving physical attendance in a public school of a nonresident school district or attendance through a virtual charter school that is associated with a nonresident school district.
- Beginning in the 2016-17 school year, a child with a disability who meets the program’s specific eligibility requirements may apply to attend an eligible, participating private school under a scholarship awarded through the state’s “Special Needs Scholarship Program,” as established under section 115.7915 of the state statutes.
- Enrollment in a private school participating in the Wisconsin parental choice program.
- Enrollment in a private school of the family’s choosing (at the family’s own cost, as applicable).
- Enrollment in a home-based private educational program as provided under state law. Educational options for children who reside in the Mellen School District but who are enrolled in and attending a private school, or home-based private educational program include the following:
- Such students have the opportunity to attend summer school classes/programs offered in the District.
- Private school students in the high school grades have the opportunity to apply for approval to take up two courses per semester in a District school, pursuant to section 118.145(4) of the state statutes.
- Students who are enrolled in a home-based private educational program have the opportunity to: 1) Apply for approval to take up two courses per semester in public schools as provided under section 118.53. 2) Participate in District interscholastic athletics and other District extracurricular activities as provided under section 118.133.
Children of homeless individuals and unaccompanied homeless youth (youth not in physical custody of parent/guardian) residing in the Mellen School District shall have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other children and youths that reside in the Mellen School District. They shall be provided services comparable to services offered other children attending Mellen Public Schools, including transportation services, educational services for which the children/youths meet eligibility criteria (e.g., special education, Title I programming, gifted and talented programming), vocational and technical education programs, and school nutrition programs. No homeless child or youth shall be required to attend a separate school or program for homeless children and shall not be stigmatized by school personnel. Please contact Mellen School District’s Homeless Liaison at 715-274-3601 if you have any questions or are in need of services.
