What Random Lake School District does

Random Lake School District is a public PK-12 school district headquartered at 605 Random Lake Road in Random Lake, Wisconsin, serving approximately 700 students across Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties. The district is a government entity funded primarily through property taxes, state equalization aid, and federal appropriations, and operates as a single unified school system with no parent company. Its core instructional platform is built on Infinite Campus for student information management, Schoology for learning management, and an Apptegy-powered website and communications infrastructure, with GoFan handling athletic ticketing and ArbiterLive managing activities scheduling. Athletic and event ticketing, calendar, and communications are also supported by dedicated apps for iOS and Android.

The district's product surface extends well beyond traditional K-12 academics. It operates the Rams Childcare Center as a wholly owned division providing fee-based care for children aged 6 weeks to 14 years on an extended-hours schedule, and it has launched several differentiated student programs: the PATH (Providing Access To Healing) in-school mental health initiative, the Structured Adventures elementary experiential-learning program delivered in partnership with Copernicus Educational Products (featuring self-regulation pedal desks, an auto-belay indoor rock climbing wall, and nature trails), the Ram Robotics FTC team (#27150) housed in a new STEM lab, an RLHS Esports program with multiple Wisconsin state titles, and a Youth Apprenticeship program placing students in 450+ hour work-based learning roles with more than 25 local employer partners. Dual-enrollment relationships with Lakeland University, Lakeshore College, Moraine Park Technical College, MATC, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Milwaukee, and UW-Stevens Point produced 551 college credits for the Class of 2026, saving families over $82,150 in tuition.

Go-to-market is exclusively direct-to-consumer: district-resident families enroll through the public-school admission process, with Wisconsin open-enrollment rules enabling out-of-district recruitment, and Rams Childcare Center families enrolling on a fee-for-service basis. The district markets through its website, social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube), community events, and earned media, and has earned state-level recognition including selection as one of 28 districts for the WEA Member Benefits Foundation mental health grant, a Wisconsin School News front-page feature, and the 2024 NEW Manufacturing Alliance Community Partnership Award. Leadership is provided by Superintendent Dr. Michael Trimberger, supported by a school board, principals, and a small central office including an HR Associate and a Digital Communications Manager.

Name

Random Lake School District

Legal name

Random Lake School District

Website

https://randomlake.k12.wi.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Random Lake School District is a public PK-12 district in rural Wisconsin serving approximately 700 students across Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties. It operates core K-12 academics, the Rams Childcare Center, mental health, robotics, esports, and youth apprenticeship programs, funded primarily by property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood childcare
• Youth apprenticeship programs
• Extracurricular activities
• School-based mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Random Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. K-12 Public Education: Funded through property taxes, state aid, and federal funding as a public school district serving approximately 700 students PK-12.
2. Childcare Services: Rams Childcare Center offers fee-based childcare and early education services for children 6 weeks to 14 years. Pricing information available through general information document.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Random Lake School District is a PK-12 public school district serving approximately 700 students across Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties in Wisconsin. The district delivers core K-12 academic instruction and operates supplementary programs including the Rams Childcare Center (ages 6 weeks to 14 years), summer school, structured elementary experiential learning, robotics and esports extracurriculars, a youth apprenticeship program with 24+ local business partners, dual-enrollment college credit courses, and the PATH on-site mental health program.

Product overview

Random Lake School District is a PK-12 public school district serving approximately 700 students in Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties, Wisconsin. The district operates as a single unified school system with multiple supplementary programs and services. Key educational offerings include the core K-12 academic program, Rams Childcare Center (6 weeks - 14 years), Summer School with Jump Start sessions, and the PATH mental health program. The district has invested in innovative programs including Structured Adventures (elementary experiential learning with Copernicus), Ram Robotics FTC teams, RLHS Esports, Youth Apprenticeship (24+ business partners), and the annual Conservation Fair. Technology infrastructure includes Infinite Campus (SIS), Schoology (LMS), Apptegy (website/communications), GoFan (athletic ticketing), and ArbiterLive (calendar).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rams Childcare Center: Early childhood education and childcare center offering quality care for children 6 weeks to 14 years, open 6:00 am - 5:30 pm, with preschool and school readiness programs.

Products and services

• PK-12 Academic Education Program Core public K-12 academic curriculum delivered to students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade residing in the district's service area, including open enrollment for out-of-district families.
• Rams Childcare Center Early childhood education and care program for children 6 weeks to 14 years, including preschool and school-readiness curricula aligned with Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards and Creative Curriculum.
• PATH (Providing Access To Healing) Program Professional mental health services delivered on-site at schools, providing students access to care during school hours with no cost, transportation, or waitlist barriers.
• Structured Adventures Program Elementary experiential learning initiative combining physical movement, outdoor education, and social-emotional development through Self-Regulation Pedal Desks, an indoor climbing wall, nature trails, and intergenerational community partnerships.
• Youth Apprenticeship Program Work-based learning program that places high school students with 24+ local business partners (including Torque Monsters Engine Core, Krier Beverage, Standard Machine, Fromm Family Foods, Cedar Valley Cheese, Aurora Medical Center Grafton, and Miron) for 450+ hours of paid employment and industry-recognized credentialing.
• Ram Robotics FTC Program Middle and high school robotics program (Team Ram Robotics #27150) competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge, with students designing, building, and programming competitive robots.
• RLHS Esports Program Competitive esports program fielding teams in Super Smash Bros., Rocket League, Mario Kart, and Fortnite, with state championships in Super Smash Bros. (2021, 2024) and Smite (2021).
• Summer School Program Summer educational sessions including Summer School Sessions #1 and #2 and a Jump Start program, offering enrichment and credit-recovery opportunities for PK-12 students.
• Random Lake Conservation Fair Annual community environmental education event featuring 60-70 booths, live animal presentations, fishing activities, and crafts, supporting the district's American Wilderness class and outdoor education programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of Class of 2026 earned at least one college credit before graduation
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Copernicus Educational ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2025Partnership with Copernicus Educational Products for the Structured Adventures initiative, including Self-Regulation Pedal Desks and other innovative classroom solutions. Copernicus is a North American leader in innovative classroom furniture.
• Gables on the PondminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2025Intergenerational visits with residents at Gables on the Pond to cultivate empathy through the Generations program.
• PATH (Providing Access To Healing) ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025PATH offers professional mental health services right inside schools, giving students access to care during the school day without barriers of cost, transportation, or waitlists. Partnership prioritizes making kids feel heard and creates a space where students feel safe expressing themselves.
• Torque Monsters Engine CoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Apprenticeship partner for work-based learning opportunities.
• Krier BeverageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Apprenticeship partner for work-based learning opportunities.
• Standard MachineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Apprenticeship partner for work-based learning opportunities.
• Fromm Family FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Apprenticeship partner for work-based learning opportunities.
• Cedar Valley CheeseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Apprenticeship partner for work-based learning opportunities.
• Aurora Medical Center GraftonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Apprenticeship partner for work-based learning opportunities.
• MironminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Apprenticeship partner for work-based learning opportunities.
• Lakeshore CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment college partner for Start College Now, Early College Credit, and Dual Credit opportunities. Class of 2026 students earned 551 total college credits through this partnership.
• Moraine Park Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment college partner for technical education and career pathways.
• MATC (Milwaukee Area Technical College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment college partner for technical education and career pathways.
• UW–OshkoshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment college partner for university-level credit opportunities.
• UW–MilwaukeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment college partner for university-level credit opportunities.
• UW–Stevens PointcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment college partner for university-level credit opportunities.
• Lakeland UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment college partner and Co-Op host for students including Lakeland University senior Hannah Pratsch.
• NEW Manufacturing AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with School Districts of Random Lake, Oostburg, Kiel, and Elkhart Lake and local businesses that won the 2024 Community Partnership Award.
• WoodgenixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal furniture manufacturer partnership to design and deliver 21st-century wood furniture for school facilities.
• Sheboygan Area Lutheran High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of Slamma Jamma Basketball Camp where Random Lake athletes participate.
• Shoe 4 AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonation recipient for shoe drive organized by National Honor Society and Middle School Leadership Group, collecting and donating 750+ pairs of shoes.
• Project ADAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject ADAM empowered Random Lake School District to become Heart Safe, providing cardiac emergency response training and certification.
• GoogleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided Google grant supporting Ram Robotics team (#27150) for FTC competition.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Oostburg School District: Neighboring small Wisconsin public school district and explicit partner in the NEW Manufacturing Alliance Community Partnership Award. Directly comparable in scale, rural setting, and PK-12 combined structure, making it the most natural head-to-head peer for enrollment competition.
• Kiel Area School District: Partner district in the NEW Manufacturing Alliance manufacturing-career pathway initiative. Similar small-town Wisconsin public school district serving a comparable student population with overlapping manufacturing and apprenticeship partnership strategies.
• Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District: Partner district in the NEW Manufacturing Alliance collaboration. Comparable rural Wisconsin PK-12 public school district with similar size constraints and workforce-development focus.
• Cedar Grove-Belgium School District: Nearby small Wisconsin public school district in Sheboygan County with similar enrollment scale (~600-700 students) and rural community profile. Direct competitor for open-enrolled families in the same labor market.

Regional players

• Plymouth School District: Slightly larger Sheboygan County public school district serving as a regional competitor for open enrollment. Offers broader programming due to larger size, representing the type of larger suburban district RLSD competes against for academically ambitious families.
• Port Washington-Saukville School District: Adjacent Ozaukee County public school district and natural open-enrollment competitor. Larger than RLSD with broader curricular offerings, representing the "suburban alternative" open-enrolled families might select.
• Sheboygan Falls School District: Nearby Sheboygan County public school district competing for open-enrolled students and workforce-partnership positioning. Comparable in offering college-credit and dual-enrollment programs but at a larger scale.

Emerging players

• Sheboygan Area Lutheran High School: Private Lutheran secondary school referenced as a Slamma Jamma Basketball Camp host. Represents a private/parochial alternative that some Random Lake families might select for high school, particularly for faith-based programming.

Others

• Lakeland University: Core dual-enrollment college partner for Random Lake students and Co-Op host. Comparable as an educational services provider focused on postsecondary instruction serving overlapping families in the Sheboygan County region.
• Moraine Park Technical College: Dual-enrollment college partner delivering technical and career-pathway coursework to RLSD students. Comparable as a regional postsecondary institution that integrates with K-12 districts to deliver workforce credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/sdrlrams
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rlhsvideo2173?si=LGhK9fbPKKLlVKQ_
• Facebookfacebook.com/RandomLakeSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/sdrlrams
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/random-lake-school-dist

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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