Description
The Turtle Lake School District is seeking a Superintendent beginning on July 1, 2026, with a base salary range expected to be $125,000 to $160,000; other benefits to be negotiated.
The Village of Turtle Lake has a population of approximately 1,150. Located in Northwest Wisconsin, the Village resides in both Barron and Polk Counties; however, the majority of the Village lies in Barron County. Two major highways, US Highway 8 and Highway 63, intersect in Turtle Lake and have spurred much commercial growth throughout the years. Turtle Lake is full of possibilities. If you are an outdoor recreation buff, you will not have to stray far. In these great outdoors, recreation is endless...from protected lands, open lakes and streams, thick woodlands, open fields, vast wetlands...we have it all! For more information on activities in and around Turtle Lake, visit our Visitor Info section. There you will find a long list of fun outings to choose from.
The District serves 423 (PK-12) students, all encompassed in one building. The District has 70 FTE employees and a general fund budget of approximately $8.4 million.
Vision Statement: To foster a culture of excellence where every person belongs, learns, and succeeds.
The Turtle Lake School District offers an exceptional educational experience by blending the benefits of a close-knit community with the resources of a larger district. Here, every student is known, supported, and challenged. Academically, it provides a rigorous curriculum delivered by dedicated, high-quality staff who utilize innovative teaching and embedded technology to offer personalized instruction and small-group learning. The district is also proud of its outstanding, state-of-the-art facilities, which include a Fab Lab, an on-site swimming pool, a modern fitness center, and updated athletic fields, including a new track. Students have access to a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities, from various sports to academic clubs and community service groups. This commitment ensures students are well-rounded, receiving a high-quality education that prepares them for post-secondary success while fostering a positive, safe, and collaborative "Laker Pride" environment.
District Highlights:
- Exceeds Expectations on the WI DPI report card
- Elementary school Significantly Exceeds Expectations
- No debt
- $2.36 million in fund 46
- Fund balance is 26% of expenses.
- Outsource transportation with a five-year contract.
- Outsource food service with a healthy fund balance in fund 50.
- 2025 WiRSA teacher of the year.
- 73% of our high school students are involved in at least one activity
- 95% attendance rate
- Laker Online Virtual Charter School
- 2024 ACT score 19.6
- 20% of students are open enrolled into the district
Visit the Turtle Lake School District Website for more information: turtlelake.k12.wi.us
Link to the Turtle Lake posting on the HYA Website: https://hyasearch.com/job/superintendent-turtle-lake-wi/
PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:
- Cover letter
- Stating specific and detailed interest in the Turtle Lake Superintendent position
- Qualifications for the position
- Full resume/vitae
- Three current letters of recommendation
- Contact information of three additional references different than the reference letters
Search Timeline - All Application Materials Due By: January 30, 2026
February 18 and 19, 2026 : Board first-round interviews
February 25, 2026 : Finalists Day in the District; Board conducts final interviews
Late February 2026 : Superintendent’s hiring approved/announced
July 1, 2026 : Superintendent contract formally begins
For questions regarding the Turtle Lake School District Superintendent search contact:
Mike Richie, Vice President, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Email: mikerichie@hyasearch.com
Scott Winch, Senior Associate, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Email: scottwinch@hyasearch.com
