The Wheatland J1 School District is seeking a District Administrator beginning on July 1, 2027, with a competitive salary and other benefits to be negotiated. This is a full-time position.
The Wheatland J1 School District is a rural PK–8 district in Kenosha County 10 miles east of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It is situated conveniently between Milwaukee and Chicago and offers a rural environment that is a short drive from multiple small towns and large urban centers. Wheatland operates as a single-building district serving approximately 650 students. Resident students feed into Westosha High School and Wilmot High School by district boundary. Wheatland has become a destination district with 270 students open-enrolling from 16 districts and over 400 square miles. The District has approximately 100 employees and a general fund budget of approximately 9 million. The District is financially sound and has had excellent community support in recent referendums.
Staff - The Wheatland staff is excellent. It is bolstered by a strong leadership team and a strong mission to put students first. Wheatland has a very low turnover rate for certified staff as compared to neighboring districts. Many of the current staff members have been honored with professional accolades and have presented around the state.
Community Driven - The Wheatland School District has a strong connection to the local community. Wheatland boasts a thriving community education program and summer school that offer unique opportunities for the community's children and adults. The PTO fundraises for student needs every year and hosts multiple opportunities for the community to get involved. The facility serves as a community hub for events that create connections for families and staff all year long. One of the most impressive is Grandparent’s Day in the spring where over 600 grandparents come to enjoy Wheatland for an afternoon of games and bonding.
Academic Strength - Wheatland consistently performs above Wisconsin state averages on core subjects and has been in the Exceeds Expectations category in nearly every year the report card has been in existence. The district continues to be a leader in STEM education and has two sections of multi-aged Personalized Learning Academies in 5-8th grade. Wheatland students participate and have been recognized at both the local and state level for academic and state competitions. The district also opened a virtual school in coordination with Westosha High School in the fall of 2026 which offers varied hybrid options and connections with local businesses.
Search Timeline - All Application Materials Due By: December 18, 2026
Week of January 18th: First-round interviews
Week of February 2nd : Finalists interviews
By February 24: Superintendent’s hiring approved/announced
July 1, 2027 : Superintendent contract formally begins
For questions regarding the Wheatland J1 School District Superintendent search, contact:
Marty McGinley, District Administrator, Phone: (262)-537-3920
Email: marty.mcginley@wcspk8.org
PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION:
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Each applicant who applies to the Wheatland J1 School District Administrator Search is required to write a one-page answer to each of the following questions. Include your responses in PDF format as directed above when submitting your final application.
Send the completed application in a single PDF to Jessica Mangold, District/Board Administrative Assistant at jessica.mangold@wcspk8.org.
