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Welcome to the School District of Thorp Website!
Our school is conveniently located just off of Highway 29 in the small community of Thorp, Wisconsin, which is only 60 miles west of Wausau and 42 miles east of Eau Claire. The school building contains the PreK-6 elementary school, 7-8 middle school, and 9-12 high school. We strive to create a high-performing, student-centered school district that meets the needs of our current student population and attracts new students to our district.
Educational Options
Children that reside within the boundaries of the School District of Thorp have a variety of options. Their options include all educational programming sponsored by the district, attendance at private schools participating in the Wisconsin Private School Choice Program, virtual schools sponsored by the district and other districts in the state of Wisconsin, full-time open enrollment to other Wisconsin public school districts, youth options, course options, and home-based private educational programs. Parents of children with disabilities are also advised that there is a special needs voucher program. For more information, please contact our Superintendent.
Why Choose Thorp Schools?
The Thorp School District employees are sincerely interested in the well-being of the “whole child.” Not only do we want to provide excellence in academics but also strive to acknowledge the emotional, physical, character traits, and life skills that a student should possess to become a successful, contributing member of society.
So what makes our school special?
- A one building campus that houses grades K-12. Students become familiar with the staff and build relationships early on, making the transition from lower grades to higher grades an easier transition.
- Small town values and great community support.
- Diverse, multicultural student body.
- Work-to-school program in a community that supports employing students of all ability levels.
- Differentiated instruction that encompasses all learning levels.
- Dedicated staff members with continuing professional development.
- Integrative technology: 1:1 initiative with one Chromebook for every student, up-to-date and innovative technology in classrooms including Promethean boards and iPads.
- Audio distribution systems in all classrooms to ensure students can hear all classroom instruction.
- Foreign language instruction starting at the elementary level
- Library media centers in the elementary/middle school and high school with a broad collection of print material, access to e-books, and Makerspace technology.
- Variety of electives including Choir, Band, Art, Tech Ed, Agriculture, FACE, and Driver’s Ed.
- Sports programs including Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Baseball, Golf, Track, and Wrestling.
- Student clubs including FBLA, FCA, FFA, Drama, Dance Team, Archery, Trap Club, Student Council, NHS, Ski Club, Rube Goldberg, Cheerleading, and eSports
- Youth programs such as flag football, volleyball, softball, Whiz Kids, and dance team.
- Afterschool labs, tutoring, and study hall.
- Dual credit courses available for HS students
- Distance learning lab and RVA.
- Updated athletic facilities
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