Following a consolidation election in April of 2006, the new Trevor-Wilmot District was born on July 1, 2006 and now consists of three schools in two locations approximately three miles from each other. The Wilmot Bright Horizons Charter School is housed at the Wilmot campus and provides programs for four and five-year olds. Wilmot Primary Center educates younger children beginning with a five-year –old kindergarten program and continues through second grade. Trevor Grade School educates children in third through eighth grade and organizes grades sixth through eighth in a middle school, which is distinct from the intermediate grades. Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated currently has approximately 580 students enrolled in its schools.
Variety of programs
A variety of programs demonstrate Trevor-Wilmot’s commitment to developing all our students’ abilities to the fullest extent possible. Whether it is programs for the gifted and talented, special help for struggling readers, speech therapy, or accelerated mathematics (including high school courses,) the Board of Education supports a wide variety of programs to address the various learning needs of our students.
Outstanding programs for young children
Educational research has confirmed the importance of getting a good start in school. The four-year-old kindergarten program at Trevor-Wilmot provides just such a positive foundation. This is followed with a full-day five-year-old kindergarten for all students so that readiness skills are well developed.
Small class sizes in primary grades
Numerous studies have shown the importance of small class sizes in primary grades where younger children require more individual attention. At Trevor-Wilmot, primary and third grade class sizes are established at 15 students and are sometimes smaller.
A safe and healthy environment
Locked buzzer door entry systems (with cameras at Wilmot Grade School) enable office personnel to carefully monitor all who seek to enter our learning communities. A health professional is present in both schools on a daily basis to attend to the health needs of our children.
Concern for developing the whole child
A variety of after school clubs are available to older students including Archery, Skiing, Bowling and Art. As a member of the Westosha Athletic Conference, the District provides interscholastic athletic activities for boys and girls. Competitive sports include softball, basketball, volleyball and track. Band and Chorus programs are also available with instrument practice beginning in fourth grade.
An excellent staff
Teacher candidates are carefully screened and researched before employment contracts are offered. A comprehensive teacher evaluation process and numerous opportunities for professional growth create an environment where teachers can refine their instructional strategies.
Technology is integrated into the curriculum
Exciting new educational technologies empower students to new ways of learning and serve as powerful teaching and learning tools. New technology enhances home-school communication including parent access to student grades online and ceiling-mounted computer projectors installed in every classroom.
Family and community involvement
An active Parent/Teacher Organization supports important school projects such as new playgrounds, expanded library resources, and many other needs. Two educational foundations support innovative projects and the acquisition of high tech learning equipment.
Options for different types of learning environments and learning needs
Because students do not all learn in the same ways or at the same rate, the District offers different classroom options. Both grade level, self-contained and multi-age classroom placements are available. (Multi-age classes are established in 4K/5K and 1st/2nd grade. The1st/2nd grade multi-age classroom is co-taught by two teachers working together.)
