Welcome to Nekoosa's Virtual Education Charter School - WISE Academy!

WISE is a 4K-12 virtual charter school where teachers collaborate with students and parents to create student learning plans based on student strengths.   WISE is available to all students in the School District of Nekoosa and state of Wisconsin. We are thrilled to offer families another choice in education.  Our goal is to make learning enjoyable, challenging, and productive .... helping each child unpack their gifts in a way to help them reach their full potential.

WISE Academy offers students the option to learn in a self-paced, home environment. Throughout the course of a school year, WISE students and families have opportunities to participate in local home school coops, WISE Field Studies, WISE Classes, and other opportunities as advertised on our WISE Academy Extra's web page.

If you are interested in WISE Academy at the School District of Nekoosa, please contact Mrs. Stacey Russell at 715-886-8182 or by Stacey_Russell@Nekoosa.K12.WI.US.   

Questions? Click here and watch our video for more information  
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Start Enrollment Process by Clicking Here:  Visit Wise Academy New Student Page

For more information please contact us or check out our Frequently Asked Questions and other links on the left!

“eLearning is changing. And, we will see new models, new technologies, and designs emerge. So, let’s drop the “e” – or at least give it a new and wider definition.”

Elliot Masie

School and Governance Council Vision Statements

WISE Academy - Empower students to become lifelong learners by guiding them to take ownership of their own learning. 

WISE Governance Council - Offer a school option that operates outside of what is considered normal. 

• Protect that option by maintaining flexibility in teaching methods and learning styles. 
• Protect that option from traditional bureaucracy. 
• Empower our students to become lifelong learners by guiding them to take ownership of their own learning.

Why Choose Nekoosa for Your Virtual School Education?

Virtual education or online learning is an instructional delivery method that is not dependent upon the student and teacher being in the same location. This virtual school component offers families the option to learn in a self-paced environment and customize education to support student goals. WISE Academy students are welcome to participate in any combination of classes, field studies, and school activities including extracurricular and sports. This option is a great solution for families who want to be totally involved in all aspects of their child(ren)’s education. Additionally, students have the support and resources of the district administration, teaching staff, counseling staff, and pupil services.