Enrollment Updates and New Faces: Willmar Public Schools, 2023

As we embark on our third week of the school year, the excitement is palpable, especially with homecoming just around the corner this Friday. With the academic wheels in full motion, we believe it is imperative to keep our community informed about the latest developments within our district, spanning from enrollment updates to fresh faces on our staff and other noteworthy details. 

In this year’s initial enrollment count, we proudly welcomed 4,061 eager students to Willmar Public

Schools. While this figure is slightly less than our headcount of 4,084 students on October 1, 2022, we are happy to report a positive turn of events as we concluded the second week, seeing our enrollment grow to 4,091. The significance of enrollment in school districts cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts the funding received from both state and federal sources. The trend of enrollment growth is positive.

It is worth noting that our experience at Willmar Public Schools has shown a consistent pattern where enrollment at the close of the school year often falls short of the initial count at the beginning of the academic year. This experience can be attributed to a variety of factors, with recent instances demonstrating a decline due to families relocating.

Willmar Public Schools enthusiastically welcomed 76 new staff members to our school district this year. The largest contingency of the new employees were 26 teachers and 26 paraprofessionals. We currently have 34 positions available. The breakdown of available positions is as follows:

Athletics/Activities - 2

Early Childhood/ABE Teachers - 3

Food Service - 5

High School Teaching - 3

Special Education Teachers - 2

Student Support Services - 6

Substitute - 2

Support Staff - 10

Tutors - 1

We would love for you to join our team. If you are interested in joining our outstanding employees, please visit our employment website at https://bit.ly/4635BeY. 

In closing, we want to assure you that we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students, regardless of enrollment fluctuation and staffing challenges. We look forward to the continued support and collaboration of our dedicated community as we navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the current academic year!