What's Going On?

Teasing:

Making fun in a playful way. Everyone is having fun, no one is getting hurt and everyone is participating equally. May cause distractions or annoyance.

Conflict: 

When two or more students disagree and both parties are contributing to the problem. As students grow and form relationships, conflicts may naturally arise. While a person's feelings may be hurt, conflict may not be bullying.

Mean Moment:

Being unkind, spiteful or unfair. Someone is being inconsiderate or harsh to others. The mean moment is a strong response to a feeling or emotion.

Bullying:

A deliberate or intentional behavior using words or actions, intended to cause fear, intimidation, or harm. Bullying may be a repeated behavior and involves an imbalance of power. It is serious enough to negatively impact the individual's well being.

Harassment:

A deliberate or intentional behavior toward an individual or group of individuals based, in whole or in part, on their sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.

What Should I Do?

Talk with your child

It is important to provide your child with a safe supportive place to discuss their feelings.

Support and empower your child

Assist your child in developing an appropriate action plan to address social challenges. Encourage them to talk to their principal, counselor or a trusted school staff member if they feel they need more support.

Be aware of and monitor your child's use of technology

Cyberbullying is a common form of bullying. Monitoring your child's social media use can keep you informed of interactions that may impact your child's well being.

Reach out to your child's school

If you have questions or concerns, contact the school counselor, principal or district administrator. Students can also talk to a teacher or a trusted individual who will be responsible for notifying the appropriate administrator.

Middle/High School:
Principal - Mr. Reed Pecha  (715) 286-3350 or email
Counselor - Mrs. Rececca Larson (715) 286-3353 or email
Counselor- Mr. Craig Hinden (715) 286-3330 or email

Elementary:
Principal - Mrs. Nicole Steinmetz (715) 286-3319 or email
Counselor - Mrs. Mykayla Sygulla (715) 286-3345 or email

Complete a concern report.

Administration will review each submission and respond according to school board policy 5517.01 - Bullying.

What Happens Next?

Parents/guardians are notified regarding the result of the investigation in a timely manner. Whether the incident is found to be bullying or not, school-based staff will support all students involved including follow up.