What Howard-Suamico School District does

Howard-Suamico School District (HSSD) is a Wisconsin public school district serving 5,550 students across 58 square miles in the villages of Howard and Suamico, eight miles northwest of Green Bay. Founded in 1961 and governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education, the district operates eight school buildings structured as one high school (Bay Port, grades 9-12), one middle school (Bay View, grades 7-8), one intermediate school (Lineville, grades 5-6), and five elementary schools (Bay Harbor, Forest Glen, Howard, Meadowbrook, Suamico, K-4), supplemented by community-based 4K partner sites at seven licensed childcare centers and Head Start. The district is led by Superintendent Dr. Mark Smith, who assumed the role in July 2024 after eight years of progressive HSSD leadership, and operates under a 2025-28 strategic framework developed through community engagement with 132 stakeholders.

The district delivers a unified K-12 educational portfolio including the HSSD 4K Program, comprehensive elementary through high school academics, special education services, English Learners programming with Spanish and Hmong interpretation, Title VI Indian Education, McKinney-Vento homeless support, and Social Emotional Wellness. Supporting services include school nutrition (USDA National School Lunch/Breakfast programs with a Farm to School initiative featuring 29 Fork Farms hydroponic Flex Farm towers producing 5,000 pounds of lettuce annually and 53,000+ free student salads), transportation via a Lamers Bus Lines partnership, and a Community Pool facility. Technology infrastructure is standard K-12 administrative: Finalsite website platform, PowerSchool SIS, ClassLink SSO, Raptor visitor management, MySchoolBucks/RevTrak payments, Frontline HR, and SchoolMessenger communications, with no documented AI/ML capabilities.

HSSD is funded through three primary revenue streams: property taxes levied on Howard and Suamico residents, Wisconsin DPI state aid (general and categorical), and federal grants (Title I/VI, IDEA, USDA). Fee-based revenue includes student meal charges ($2.10-$3.90 for 2025-26), a $20 4K materials fee, facility rentals, community pool fees, summer school, and before/after school care. The district earned its second consecutive ASBO International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting in 2025, distinguishing it as one of only two Wisconsin districts recognized that year. Enrollment is structurally stable with 505 graduates for 2024-25 and a catchment area that serves all resident families plus open-enrollment non-residents through the Wisconsin DPI program.

Name

Howard-Suamico School District

Legal name

Howard-Suamico School District

Website

https://hssdschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Howard-Suamico School District is a Wisconsin public K-12 school district serving 5,550 students across eight schools (4K-12) in Howard and Suamico, funded by property taxes, state aid, and federal grants, with comprehensive academic, special education, nutrition, and farm-to-school programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary secondary schools
• Special education services
• School nutrition programs
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Howard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from property taxes levied on residents in the villages of Howard and Suamico. The district sets tax levies annually during the budget process.
2. State Aid: Revenue from Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction including general aid, categorical aid for special programs, and per-pupil formulas.
3. Federal Funding: Federal grants and programs including Title programs (Title I, Title VI Indian Education), special education IDEA funds, school nutrition programs (National School Lunch and Breakfast Program), and USDA grants (Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grant).
4. Fees and User Charges: Student fees including $20 materials fee for 4K, school meal payments, facility rental fees, community pool fees, summer school fees, and before/after school care fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Howard-Suamico School District operates a comprehensive K-12 public education system serving 5,550 students from 4-year-old kindergarten through Grade 12 across eight schools in the villages of Howard and Suamico, Wisconsin. Core offerings include academic instruction at five elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school, plus ancillary programs such as special education, English Learners services, school nutrition, transportation, summer meals, community pool, and farm-to-school programs including 29 hydroponic flex farms.

Product overview

Howard-Suamico School District (HSSD) is a public school district serving 5,550 students in 4K through Grade 12 across eight schools in the villages of Howard and Suamico, Wisconsin. The district operates a unified educational portfolio anchored by the HSSD 4K Program (4-year-old kindergarten) and five elementary schools (K-4), progressing through Lineville Intermediate School (grades 5-6), Bay View Middle School (grades 7-8), and Bay Port High School (grades 9-12). Supporting services include School Nutrition (breakfast, lunch, summer meals via USDA programs), Transportation (via Lamers Bus Lines), Special Education, English Learners (EL) Program, McKinney Vento homeless support, Social Emotional Wellness, and Farm to School (including 29 Flex Farms hydroponic towers). The district also operates a Community Pool and offers summer programming through The Giving Tree community initiative and the Howard-Suamico Education Foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HSSD 4K Program (4-Year-Old Kindergarten)

Quantifiable outcome

• 505 graduates for 2024-25 school year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lamers Bus LinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSSD provides transportation services through partnership with Lamers Bus Lines for all students in grades K-12 living approximately more than one mile from school. Contact: 920-434-5100. Partnership includes school bus route management, safety protocols, and alternative stop requests.
• Fork FarmscoreTechnology or Integration29 flex farms (hydroponic towers) installed throughout district through USDA Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grant. Each farm produces 25 lbs of lettuce monthly. Students learn sustainable agriculture practices and produce is used in school meals.
• Birdseye Dairy, Inc.minorOthersLocal dairy supplier since 1925 providing nutritious milk for breakfast and lunch programs. Technology-driven operation providing quality dairy products to school nutrition programs.
• Full Circle Community FarmminorOthersFamily-run operation in Shawano County supplying beef to HSSD. Committed to sustainable and ethical farming practices with pasture-fed cattle. Aligns with district values for wholesome food sourcing.
• Seasonal Harvest LLCminorOthersWisconsin food co-op providing locally sourced fruits and vegetables from farmers throughout the state. Suppliers include Olden Organics (Ripon), LedgeView Gardens (DePere), Theys Orchard (Luxemburg), and others supporting menus across K-12.
• Springside CheeseminorOthersFamily-owned cheese company based in Oconto, WI producing hand-crafted, natural cheeses. Provides cheese curds for National School Breakfast Program students.
• TappedminorOthersFamily-owned maple syrup producer in northern Wisconsin providing small-batch, sustainable maple syrup for district use. Eliminates high fructose corn syrup from menus.
• CESA (Cooperative Educational Service Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCESA 7 provides Head Start program partnership, hearing and visually impaired services through cooperation with Green Bay Area Public Schools, and professional development support.
• Howard-Suamico Head StartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIncome- and need-based 4K partner site at Suamico Elementary School for children ages 3 and 4. Part of HSSD's 4K program continuum with HSSD Head Start Teacher Megan Prosser.
• Cuddle Care, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed childcare center serving as 4K partner site for HSSD early childhood program.
• La Petite Academy (Tulip Lane, Veterans Ave, Cardinal Lane)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLa Petite Academy locations serving as 4K partner sites for HSSD early childhood education at multiple locations.
• The Shepherd's KidsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChildcare center serving as 4K partner site for HSSD early childhood program.
• Step Ahead Child Care CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChildcare center serving as 4K partner site for HSSD early childhood education.
• Brown County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for ALiCE active shooter response training and School Resource Officers. Law enforcement works with district staff to provide training and drills for staff and students.
• Literacy Green BayminorOthersCommunity resource for adult English language learning referenced for families seeking English language instruction.
• NWTC (Northeast Wisconsin Technical College)minorOthersTechnical college resource for English language learning programs referenced for families.
• Brown County Birth-3 ServicesminorOthersReferral resource for families with children under age 3 needing developmental support.
• Village of HowardminorOthersMunicipal partner for tax billing verification, snow removal coordination, and community events. Located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
• Village of SuamicominorOthersMunicipal partner for community events and coordination. Located in Brown County, Wisconsin.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Green Bay Area Public School District: Largest neighboring public K-12 district serving the Green Bay metro. Operates the same Wisconsin state-aid/funding model and serves overlapping open-enrollment pools, making it the closest geographic comparable to HSSD.
• De Pere Unified School District: Adjacent Brown County K-12 district serving similar suburban Green Bay communities. Comparable Wisconsin public district with the same funding mechanism, open-enrollment dynamics, and demographic profile.
• Kimberly Area School District: Nearby Wisconsin public K-12 district of similar enrollment size operating under identical state funding formulas. Comparable grade-band structure and community-embedded service model.
• Ashwaubenon School District: Small Brown County K-12 district neighboring Howard-Suamico, serving suburban Green Bay families. Comparable in scale, funding model, and programmatic scope.
• Menasha Joint School District: Fox Valley Wisconsin public K-12 district operating under the same state funding model with similar grade-band structure. Comparable on enrollment scale and program portfolio.
• Neenah Joint School District: Wisconsin public K-12 district of similar scale in the Fox Valley region. Comparable funding model, demographic profile, and programmatic scope (special ed, EL, nutrition).

Direct peers

• Appleton Area School District: Wisconsin public K-12 district of similar scale (Fox Valley region) with comprehensive grade-band schools, special education, EL, and community education programming — highly comparable in structure, funding model, and programmatic breadth.
• Hamilton School District (Wisconsin): Sussex, WI-based public K-12 district of comparable enrollment (~5,000 students) operating under the same Wisconsin funding framework. Strong comparable on per-pupil scale, grade-band structure, and community programming.
• Kettle Moraine School District: Wisconsin public K-12 district serving similar suburban community profile with comparable enrollment (~3,500-4,500 students). Useful peer on per-pupil cost benchmarking and program structure.
• Eau Claire Area School District: Larger Wisconsin public K-12 district (~11,000 students) operating under the same state framework. Useful peer for benchmarking financial reporting standards (ASBO), strategic framework execution, and safety infrastructure investments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hssd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCw-GcZp7tHVMfnOqNLTiwA
• Facebookfacebook.com/HowardSuamicoSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/howardsuamicoschools

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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