Public Notification Update
From the Waushara County Sheriff's Office
There will be a:
Intruder/Evacuation/Reunification Drill at Wild Rose Middle/High School - Non-Emergency Training
Date: 08/26/2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Waushara County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with other County agencies, local Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and the School District of Wild Rose are conducting an Intruder/Evacuation/Reunification Drill at the Wild Rose Middle/High School on August 26th , 2025 from 8AM till 12PM.
On this date we will be conducting active threat training that will have role players. You may see ambulances, fire trucks, police cars and other first responder vehicles. You may hear the fire alarm, simulated firearm sounds and people calling for help/yelling. Please know that these are part of the drill/exercise/training and that there is no risk to the public.
Local first responder organizations have been working with a county-wide school safety team designed to create a unified response to critical incidents. All agencies in our County have been part of the development and planning alongside all school districts in the County. We believe that a unified plan for all parties in our County will provide a better response.
We will be setting up a perimeter around the school using barricades and other first responder vehicles. Please do not move the barricades.
We hope that a situation like this never occurs in our area, trainings like this one allow us to have a better understanding and preparedness should something happen.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office at 920-787-3321
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Mr. Kurtzman looks forward to contributing to the mission of foster student success in academic and social emotional development.
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Welcome to Riverview Elementary, Ms. Mantilla!
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