Wheatland J1 School District

What Wheatland J1 School District does

Wheatland J1 School District is a K-8 public school district headquartered in Burlington, Wisconsin, serving students from 4-year-old kindergarten through 8th grade across the town of Wheatland and parts of Randall, Salem, and Brighton in Kenosha County. The district operates Wheatland Center School as its primary in-person campus and is launching the Southeast Virtual Academy in Fall 2026 as a tuition-free public virtual school serving Western Kenosha County, supported by a Federal Charter School Grant. Core programming centers on a continuous K-8 STEAM curriculum (including the first Gateway to Technology program at a Wisconsin K-8 district), Early Literacy Instruction aligned with Wisconsin Act 20, PATHS Academy for grades 6-8, and a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports framework branded as 'Warhawks S.O.A.R.'

The technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 device program using Ubermix, a Linux-based operating system designed for education with rapid recovery and 60+ pre-installed applications; laptops for grades 4-8 and iPads/laptops for 4K-grade 3 are deployed across the district, alongside Smart Boards, 3D printers, Raspberry Pi, and Lego Mindstorms. Supporting software integrations include Skyward (SIS), NWEA MAP, Renaissance Accelerated Reader, YouScience, JA Biztown, Google Workspace, and assistive tools (Hoopla, Audible, Rewordify, Announcify).

The business model is statutory public-school funding: a property tax levy (Fund 80 budget levy of $3,704,498 for 2025-26), Wisconsin state aid subject to revenue limits, an April 2026 operating referendum authorizing $400,000/year above the revenue limit for four years, open-enrollment transfers, food service fees (lunch $3.50, breakfast $1.95), and an optional $20 laptop insurance fee. Governance is by a five-member elected Board of Education, with Marty McGinley serving as District Administrator and a leadership team spanning Principal/Director of Teaching & Learning, Director of Special Education, Director of Business Services, Director of Facilities/Transportation, and Director of Technology.

Name

Wheatland J1 School District

Legal name

Wheatland J1 School District

Website

https://wheatland.k12.wi.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wheatland J1 School District is a K-8 public school district in Burlington, Wisconsin, serving 200-plus students across Wheatland, Randall, Salem, and Brighton with STEAM programming, a 1:1 device program using Ubermix OS, and the upcoming Southeast Virtual Academy launching Fall 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI), General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• STEAM curriculum
• 1:1 device program
• Open enrollment school
• School district funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: Primary funding source through school district tax levy; tax levy decreased in 11 of the last 12 years; 2025-26 Fund 80 budget levy: $3,704,498
2. State Aid and Revenue Limits: Wisconsin state funding based on revenue limits per student; operates referendums to exceed revenue limits
3. Open Enrollment Tuition: Tuition-free public education but open enrollment brings students from other districts, funded through state aid transfer
4. Food Service Fees: Student meal prices: Lunch $3.50, Breakfast $1.95 for 4K-8 grade; adult and reduced-price options available
5. Operating Referendum: April 2026 referendum passed with 58.81% approval ($400,000 per year for 4 years) for maintaining current educational programming
6. Optional Laptop Insurance: $20 optional insurance fee covering first breakage fully; 60% discount for 2 additional repairs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wheatland J1 School District provides tuition-free K-8 public education to students from 4-year-old kindergarten through 8th grade, with a continuous STEAM-focused curriculum, 1:1 student technology program (iPads/laptops running the Ubermix Linux operating system), structured early literacy instruction aligned with Wisconsin Act 20, behavioral support through PBIS, Response-to-Intervention services, food service, transportation, and the launching Southeast Virtual Academy. Enrollment is open to in-district residents and to families statewide via Wisconsin's Open Enrollment program.

Product overview

Wheatland J1 School District is a K-8 public school district located in Burlington, Wisconsin, serving students from Wheatland, Randall, Salem, and Brighton. The district operates a unified educational platform centered around its core academic programming enhanced by technology integration. The product portfolio includes: STEAM programming (the first K-8 Gateway to Technology program in Wisconsin), Early Literacy Instruction aligned with Wisconsin Act 20 requirements, and specialized programs including PATHS Academy (personalized learning for grades 6-8), and the upcoming Southeast Virtual Academy (launching Fall 2026). The district's technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 device program using Ubermix Linux-based operating system on student devices, with iPads for younger students and personal laptops for grades 4-8. Supporting services include Special Education, Student Services, PBIS behavioral support, MAP and Accelerated Reader assessment programs, and Community Education. The district's 'Flight to Excellence' model represents their continuous improvement framework combining academic excellence with social-emotional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Southeast Virtual Academy Tuition-free public virtual K-8 instruction for Wisconsin families who prefer home-based online learning, opening Fall 2026 in Western Kenosha County.
• PATHS Academy Personalized Learning Academy serving grades 6-8, providing differentiated instruction and flexible learning pathways for Wheatland J1 School District students.
• Community Education (Fund 80) Fund 80 programs for district residents of all ages, including adult courses, after-school programs, late busing for community children participating in programs, and facility use. Tax- and fee-supported.
• School Food Service Program Daily breakfast and lunch served to students via partnership with Taher, Inc. Pricing per meal: Lunch $3.50 (4K-8), Breakfast $1.95 (4K-8), Adult Lunch $4.40, Adult Breakfast $2.45. Reduced-price and free options available to qualifying families.
• Optional Laptop Insurance Optional $20 annual insurance covering the first breakage of district-issued student laptops in full, with a 60% discount on up to two additional repairs; insurance no longer applies after the third breakage.
• 4K Early Learning Academy Tuition-free public early childhood program for 4-year-old kindergarten students, including structured early literacy instruction aligned with Wisconsin Act 20.
• Little Warhawks Playgroup Early childhood playgroup offered in partnership with Westosha Head Start and Kids Club, providing inclusive co-taught 3- and 4-year-old programming options at Wheatland Center School.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 50% of 8th grade students have high school math credit before graduating
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration12 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Taher, Inc.coreOthersTaher, Inc. is the food service partner for Wheatland School District's breakfast and lunch program. Taher provides nourishing meals to enhance student well-being. The partnership includes breakfast served daily from 7:30-8:10 a.m. with menus available through Taher's platform.
• Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWECAN is used by Wheatland to post all employment opportunities. It streamlines the hiring and recruitment process for education positions throughout Wisconsin.
• UbermixcoreTechnology or IntegrationUbermix is a Linux-based operating system used on all student devices in the district. It provides reliable, easy-to-use computing with 20-second quick recovery mechanism and 60+ pre-installed applications.
• Westosha Head StartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood partnership for inclusive programming options through co-taught 3 and 4 year old classes and coordinated services.
• Kids ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for inclusive early childhood programming options at Wheatland Center School.
• Renaissance Learning (Accelerated Reader)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Accelerated Reader program for managing and monitoring student independent reading practice with computerized quizzes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silver Lake Joint No. 1 School District: K-8 public school district located in Silver Lake, Kenosha County, WI — directly adjacent to Wheatland's catchment. Comparable in size, grade span, and rural/suburban setting, and competes with Wheatland for the same open enrollment students from Western Kenosha County.
• Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District: K-8 public school district in Trevor, Kenosha County, WI — neighboring Wheatland and competing for the same Western Kenosha County open enrollment pool. Comparable scale, rural setting, and K-8 grade span.
• Randall Consolidated School District: K-8 public school district serving the Town of Randall in Kenosha County, WI — overlapping geography with Wheatland's service area. Similar size and grade configuration, and a direct competitor for open enrollment.
• Lake Geneva Schools (Lake Geneva J1): K-8 public school district in Lake Geneva, WI — a comparable small-district peer in Walworth County that competes with Wheatland for open enrollment students from the broader Lake Geneva area referenced in Wheatland's marketing.
• Genoa City Joint No. 2 School District: K-8 public school district serving Genoa City in Walworth County, WI — geographically near Wheatland and serving a comparable small-town, rural-suburban demographic. Direct peer on grade span and operational scale.

Regional players

• Burlington Area School District: K-12 public school district headquartered in Burlington, WI — the closest larger city to Wheatland's headquarters (6606 368th Avenue, Burlington). Comparable service-area geography and a regional competitor for open enrollment.
• Elkhorn Area School District: K-12 public school district in Elkhorn, Walworth County, WI — a larger regional district in the same geographic orbit as Wheatland, competing for open enrollment students and serving as a high school option for Wheatland 8th graders.

Broad incumbents

• Kenosha Unified School District: Large K-12 public school district serving Kenosha, WI — the dominant incumbent in Kenosha County and a competing destination for open enrollment. Operates at much larger scale than Wheatland and is a key high school feeder option for Wheatland graduates.
• Westosha Central High School District: Public 9-12 high school district serving the Wheatland area (Salem, Trevor, Paddock Lake, Bristol). Functions as the principal high school destination for Wheatland J1 8th graders and shapes the district's academic and career planning choices.

Emerging players

• Wisconsin Virtual School: Statewide online K-12 program operated through Wisconsin CESA agencies. Comparable to Wheatland's Southeast Virtual Academy launch as a virtual public school option for Wisconsin families, and a potential competitor for the same online enrollment demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WCSWarhawks
• Facebookfacebook.com/WheatlandWarhawks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wheatland-j1-school-district

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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