Dear Families and Staff,
By now, you may have seen a recent media report regarding an investigation involving a former substitute teacher in the North Crawford School District. We are writing to provide the information we can share at this time.
This past spring, district administration learned of allegations that a substitute teacher had engaged in inappropriate communications with a student. The substitute teacher was immediately placed on leave, and the district promptly reported the matter to law enforcement and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. District administration also communicated directly with the student’s family.
The district cooperated with law enforcement throughout the investigation.
Please know that the safety and wellbeing of our students is our number one priority. We take concerns involving interactions between adults and students seriously and will continue to follow district policies and procedures designed to protect our students.
We also encourage students to speak with a trusted adult, school administrator, or staff member whenever they have a concern about their own safety or the safety of anyone else.
Thank you for your attention to this important update and for your continued support of the North Crawford School District.
Sincerely,
Scott Uppena
Superintendent
North Crawford School District
Do you have a passion for volleyball or football, and a skillset for building healthy relationships with youth? The North Crawford School District is seeking applicants to promote accessibility to our fall athletic programs.
Staff were welcomed back this week with an introduction by new North Crawford School District superintendent Scott Uppena followed by a rousing keynote speech by Randy Nelson, former superintendent of La Crosse Schools. Randy currently fosters leadership through his company, Driftless Leadership LLC, which recruits, mentors, and coaches leaders across various sectors. He spoke passionately about shifting from transactional to relational approaches to working with students. Thank you, Randy, for inspiring our staff as we embark on a new year of learning!
Any athlete entering 6th-12th grades interested in participating in any athletics this school year should attend the meeting with their parents/guardians.
Information regarding the athletic code, practice dates, schedules, expectations, and more will be given.
A general meeting will be given by our Athletic Director - Mr. Murphy to start, and then each fall sport will break off for further information from each coach.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Mr. Murphy - jmurphy@ncrawford.k12.wi.us
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Welcome back, North Crawford families! We are excited to get another great school year underway and look forward to welcoming our students and families back.
Online registration is now open through Skyward Family Access. All families should complete online registration before the start of the school year. This includes all of our returning families, even those with high school students who have been part of North Crawford for many years.
Annual registration helps us start the year with accurate and up to date information for every student and family. During registration, families will have the opportunity to review and update important information such as phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, parent and guardian information, and emergency contacts.
There are also a number of important documents to review and sign off on during the registration process, including field trip permission forms, student handbooks, annual notices, and other important forms and information for the upcoming school year.
Even if your family's information has not changed, we ask that every family complete the registration process so we know everything is accurate and ready for the new year.
Log in to Skyward Family Access and complete your online registration today!
Thank you for taking a few minutes to help us prepare for a smooth and successful start to the school year. We are excited to welcome everyone back and are looking forward to another great year at North Crawford!
The Second Harvest food distribution truck will be in Gays Mills on Wednesday, August 26, bringing much needed food to local families.
Location: 212 Main Street, Gays Mills
Time: Distribution begins at 2:00 PM
Please watch for Harry, who will help direct traffic. Have your trunk open and ready so volunteers can quickly load your vehicle.
Second Harvest will be providing a variety of food, including eggs, milk, produce, bread, protein, and more.
A big thank you to Second Harvest, the volunteers who make this distribution possible, and the road crew for their hard work on the improvements to Highway 171.
Please help us spread the word to families in our community who may benefit.
Questions? Contact JoAnn Gonos at 608-872-2583.
🎒 Elementary Families — Back to School is almost here! 🍂
We know you're chomping at the bit to get those school year details locked in — here are the important dates to have on your radar:
📌 August 17th — Registration & Elementary Class Placements open in Skyward
📌 August 25th, 4–7pm — Open House (School Pictures happening too — picture day ready!)
📌 September 1st — First Day of School! 🎉
Mark your calendars — we can't wait to welcome everyone back!
NC Elementary Reminder 🌿✨ Tomorrow is Art in the Park in Soldiers Grove! Join us from 9–11 AM for a morning of fantasy fun. We’ll be making fairy & elf houses, creating wands from found sticks, and designing our own fantasy paper creatures and characters! 🧚🪄
Stay the whole time or just come for part of it. Children can be dropped off, or families are welcome to stay and join the fun. We hope to see you there!
We're looking for caring, dependable individuals to serve as substitute teachers during the 2026–2027 school year.
Whether you're available **five days a week or just once a month**, we'd love to have you as part of our team. Substitute teaching is a great way to support our students, stay connected to the community, and make a difference in the lives of children.
**No substitute license? No problem!** Training is available through CESA, with the next session scheduled for **August 11, 2026**.
If you've ever considered working in education, this is a great opportunity to get started. Flexible scheduling makes it easy to fit into your lifestyle.
For more information or to learn how to become a substitute teacher at North Crawford, contact the District Office or visit our website.
**Help us spread the word by sharing this post!**
Attached are the 2026–2027 Middle School and High School school supply lists.
If you've already purchased school supplies, no worries! We simply wanted to make sure everyone had access to the lists before the start of the school year.
If you still need to shop, we hope these lists are helpful as you prepare for the upcoming year.
We look forward to welcoming students back soon and are excited for a great school year!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Rob Sailer
6–12 Principal
North Crawford School District
Our Backpack Sponsor Program is off to a wonderful start!
Thanks to the generosity of our community, 5 of our 20 students have already been matched with a backpack sponsor. That means 15 students are still waiting for someone to help them start the school year with the supplies they need.
If you'd like to sponsor a student, simply email Mrs. Killeen at akilleen@ncrawford.k12.wi.us. You'll be assigned a student's grade level and gender, shop for the items on their school supply list, and bring the supplies to our Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, August 22.
Not looking to sponsor a specific student? We'd also be incredibly grateful for donations of general school supplies. These extra supplies allow us to help students whose families need assistance after our initial list is filled, students who arrive with only part of their required supplies, and new students who enroll during the school year without the materials they need. Having these supplies on hand means we can quietly support students whenever the need arises. Bring these items directly to the Stuff the Bus Event put on by the Soldiers Grove Lion's Club!
Every child deserves to walk into school feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Thank you for helping make that possible for North Crawford students. Huge shout out to the Loin's Club of Soldiers Grove for their help with this effort! #ittakesavillage💙📚
My name is Scott Uppena and I am excited to have been chosen to serve as the new North Crawford Superintendent. I am honored to become part of a district with such a strong tradition of educational excellence, community pride, and dedication to student success. My hope is to continue to move the school district forward following your school motto “Large School Opportunities, Small School Values"
As I begin this journey with you, I look forward to getting to know our students, families, staff, and community members. Building meaningful relationships and listening to your perspectives will be among my highest priorities. Together, we will celebrate the many strengths of our district while working collaboratively to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
I believe every student deserves a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. By working together, we can continue to provide exceptional educational experiences that prepare our students for success in college, careers, and life in general.
I am deeply committed to open communication, transparency, and collaboration. I encourage you to share your ideas, ask questions, and become active partners in the important work of educating our children. The strength of North Crawford lies in its people, and I am excited to learn from and work alongside each of you.
Thank you for the warm welcome I have already received. I am honored to serve this remarkable district and look forward to an exciting school year filled with growth, achievement, and opportunity.
Together, we will continue to make North Crawford School District a place where every student can learn, grow, and succeed.
Sincerely,
Scott Uppena
Today our elementary staff spent the day learning outside the classroom as we became certified in Project WET, Project WILD, and Project Learning Tree!
These nationally recognized environmental education programs equip teachers with hands-on, inquiry-based lessons that help students explore water, wildlife, forests, and the natural world around them. More importantly, they give us engaging ways to build curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
One of the best parts of the day was being reminded that some of the richest learning doesn’t happen at a desk—it happens outside, asking questions, making observations, and getting our hands dirty.
We’re excited to bring these new experiences back to North Crawford Elementary this year. Here’s to creating more opportunities for our students to wonder, explore, and connect with the incredible natural resources we have right here in the Driftless Area! 🌿💧🦉🌲
The Girls Varsity Volleyball team traveled to the Wisconsin Dells Classic this week for team bonding and lots of great volleyball!
Regular season play starts August 17th, we look forward to seeing you in the stands!
Varsity Cross Country Coach
Assistant High School Cross Country Coach
Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
Anyone interested in any of these positions, please email a letter of interest and a resume with qualifications/experience by Tuesday, July 28 to the Athletic Director:
Jeff Murphy - Athletic Director - jmurphy@ncrawford.k12.wi.us
If you have any questions regarding these positions, please email Mr. Murphy.
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