Wausau School District Provides Update on Consolidation Efforts

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 -- 8:01 AM

(Sean White, WSAW) The Wausau School District has provided an update on its consolidation efforts following the closures of three of its elementary schools this year.

According to Sean White with WSAW, as of Monday, June 23, staff members at Hawthorn Hills, Hewitt-Texas, Grant, and Lincoln have now packed up their spaces to prepare for the moving process.

The moving process has now started and will likely go on throughout the summer break. In addition, Hawthorn Hills, Hewitt-Texas, and Grant elementary schools have officially been listed and are now up for sale.

The district is also working with Tim Wimmer, a broker with RE/MAX Excel, on the sale of those properties. The school board will be making the final decision on all sales of the prospective schools.

In a statement released on Monday, the District shared:

“As we move forward with consolidation of our schools, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your continued flexibility, patience, and understanding during this time of change."

"We recognize that these transitions impact not just buildings, but the communities and memories built within them. Your support and resilience have been invaluable as we work together to ensure a smooth transition for our students and staff."

"Our shared goal remains providing every child with the highest quality educational experience in a setting that supports their growth, well-being, and future success.”

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