About Us

Located 15 miles outside of Madison, WI, the Stoughton Area School District (SASD) is an award-winning school district that excels in its educational practices with high-quality staff and engaged students. We serve almost 3,000 students across three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, virtual learning options, and four-year-old kindergarten (4K), in collaboration with community partners. SASD represents the Stoughton area, which includes the City of Stoughton and parts of the towns of Albion, Christiana, Cottage Grove, Deerfield, Dunkirk, Dunn, Pleasant Springs and Rutland in Dane County, as well as parts of the towns of Porter and Union in Rock County.
 

A District of Excellence

Excellent Students

Our students are scholars, athletes, musicians and innovators, awarded for their academic and extracurricular achievements.

• Stoughton High School has received the WIAA Award of Excellence five years in a row...and counting

• Stoughton High School is a four-time Spirit of Excellence award-winner

• 2021 National Merit Scholar semifinalists

• One of the highest graduation rates in Dane County - 98% average

• 2019 Presidential Volunteer Service Award Winner

Excellent Schools

Our schools strive for a culture of learning and belonging, including ongoing efforts to promote equity and inclusion, and:

• All five schools Exceed or Meet Expectations on the Wisconsin School Report Cards by Department of Public Instruction

• All three elementary schools have award-winning equitable multi-level system of supports by Department of Public Instruction & RtI Center

• Leaders in high-quality curriculum, which included implementing a brand new K-5 reading curriculum during the pandemic (Read more)

• An inclusive service delivery model in special education (Read more at SWIFT Center)

Excellent Staff

Our award-winning staff has been recognized by professional organizations for their educational programs, teaching and support services, communications, and custodial and health services.

• Our Early Childhood team won the Council for Exceptional Children: WI Division for Early Childhood Collaborative Team of the Year in 2020-21.

• River Bluff Middle School has the most Kohl Fellowship recipients in the state.

• During the COVID-19 pandemic, our district nurse won Nurse of the Year award (2020); Custodial Award of the Year; two awards in communications

District Core Values

• Excellence & Equity in Teaching & Learning
• Respect & commitment to each other
• Personal & Social Responsibility
• Community Engagement
• Sustainability of Resources

Mission & Goal

The Mission of the Stoughton Area School District is to ensure educational opportunities which challenge all students to achieve excellence, maximize their talents and abilities, prepare them to face the demands of the future, and be literate, contributing members of society.

Our goal is to create conditions today for every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally for unlimited opportunities.
 

Equity Vision Statement

Our Compassionate School Community will operate within a proactive system of support to promote a positive, inclusive culture with equity, respect, and dignity so we can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
 

Careers

Our SASD team includes teachers, counselors, educational assistants, bus drivers, mechanics, lifeguards, custodians, maintenance technicians, administrative assistants, coaches and more. Each of us in the District plays an important role in creating the conditions for our students to thrive - academically, socially and emotionally. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to public service and our passion for helping kids.