District

DASD Referendum Projects - Design & Construction

DASD families, staff, and community are welcome to offer suggestions for naming the new intermediate school that will be open in fall 2021.

Please consider the following criteria when suggesting a name:

Aligns with DeForest Area School District mission to provide an excellent education and engage, challenge, and inspire all students to pursue their full potential
Represents the geographical area in which it is located
Will endure over time without controversy
Will not be confused with other regional school names
Translates well in other languages
Easily pronounced by students, ages 9-12

Submit suggestions in one of two ways:

Complete the form online: bit.ly/2NYPhGv
Pick up a paper copy of the form at any of our schools, answer the questions, and bring back to a school. (or mail it to DASD, School/Community Relations Department, 520 E. Holum Street, DeForest, WI 53532)

The facility projects will:

increase capacity for our rapidly growing student population
address aging facilities and infrastructure
provide collaborative, flexible learning spaces to support evolving teaching and learning needs
support operational expenses associated with new facilities and improved educational programming

	New Intermediate School (grades 4-6) *More information and images*
	Addition and renovations at the High School (grades 9-12) More information and images
	Renovations at the Middle School (grades 7-8) Field improvements will be completed by summer 2020
	Renovations at the Yahara Elementary School (grades K-3) Design will be completed in April 2020, with construction slated for spring/summer of 2021
In addition, Morrisonville Elementary School and Holum Education Center will be closed.

Operational funding to improve educational programming and operate newly expanded facilities include:

$1.5 million to fund staffing costs and other operating expenses associated with new facilities
$1 million to support student needs with increased staffing and strategic programming and improve the District's ability to attract and retain high-quality staff