Menominee Indian School District is one of three Wisconsin public school districts selected to participate in a unique and collaborative pilot project that will bring together educational, behavioral health and the criminal/juvenile justice systems in order to create healthier and safer schools.
“MISD will receive a $1.5 million grant,” Superintendent Wendell Waukau said. “The funding will help support and expand our efforts to create family, school and community connections that support students’ social, emotional, education, behavioral and mental health needs. It fits right in with efforts we already have under way and will allow us to expand what we’re doing in a coordinated manner.”
The grant was awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), which received funding for the Safe Schools-Healthy Students program from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The two other Wisconsin school districts that will receive funding are Beloit and Racine.
MISD and the Menominee community will work closely with the DPI, along with other state agencies, in building partnerships and collaborations.
“Studies show that when students feel safe and connected in school, they have a much better chance of doing well in their studies and are better prepared for college or careers,” Waukau said. “We are excited about receiving this grant and building upon our successes in community outreach and engagement. It will be of great benefit to our students and that is what this effort is all about.”
MISD serves approximately 850 students in four schools: Keshena Primary School, Menominee Indian Middle School, Menominee Indian High School and an Adult Learning Center.
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