Private School Values Matter Caleb Williams, former student at the Catholic Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC, was awarded college football’s prestigious Heisman Trophy in December. Williams had an outstanding season as quarterback for the University of Southern California. As he accepted the award, Williams said the “Gonzaga experience both on and off the field [...]
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Important 2023 Deadlines
January 12, 2023
January 1 Thank you to all schools who uploaded their school safety submissions to the Office of School Safety (OSS)! If you missed the deadline or have questions about your submission, please contact the OSS. January 10 Intent to Participate and registration forms for the Milwaukee, Racine and Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs for the 2023-24 school year are due [...]
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WCRIS SNSP Webinar
January 12, 2023
There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s “Joining the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP)” webinar at 1:30 p.m.! Come learn about the steps for joining the SNSP, the program requirements and important considerations for your school and community. We’ll cover things no one else will mention. Webinar participants will receive a 15% discount on WCRIS Special [...]
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Families Save Money with Tuition Tax Deduction
January 12, 2023
Tax season is quickly approaching. And a simple form can help your families deduct up to $4,000 for K-8 grade tuition and $10,000 for 9-12 grade tuition on their state income taxes. This state tax deduction has been available since 2014, thanks to WCRIS advocacy and your support. The deduction saves private school families nearly [...]
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And So It Begins…
January 05, 2023
Wisconsin’s newly elected and re-elected government officials were sworn in on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the 2023-25 legislative session. Education, crime and safety, and clean water were the topics echoed most by the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general after taking their oaths of office. WCRIS looks forward to supporting and defending you, our members, [...]
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Safety Submissions Qualify Schools for Thousands of Dollars
January 05, 2023
Uploading annual safety submissions – accurately and promptly – to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) ensures your school is eligible to receive help when it needs it most. WCRIS is on the DOJ’s Critical Incident Grant Committee and helped direct almost $90,000 to Catholic Memorial High School, a WCRIS member, to [...]
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WCRIS Webinar: Joining the SNSP
January 05, 2023
WCRIS’ first Lunch & Learn webinar of the year, “Joining the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP),” is next week, Friday, Jan. 13. In response to several member questions, this webinar will build off of our previous “Navigating the SNSP” webinar. This webinar will provide an overview of the program; outline the steps to joining; inform you of [...]
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Wishing You a Peaceful Christmas and New Year
December 20, 2022
As your school’s hallways settle in silence this week, WCRIS hopes this holiday season brings you and your school community that same peace. We wish you a safe and peaceful Christmas, and we look forward to serving you in the New Year! WCRIS staff will be spending time with their families Dec. 23-26. Office hours [...]
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Final Reminder: Annual Submissions Due Jan. 1
December 20, 2022
Enhance the safety of your school by uploading your annual submission to the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety by Jan. 1. The submission is required of all schools by state law, and it also ensures grant eligibility and expedites assistance if your school faces a critical incident. Everything you need to know about your submission can be [...]
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Joining the SNSP Webinar on Jan. 13
December 20, 2022
Several schools have contacted WCRIS in the past months with questions as they consider joining the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP). Thank you for reaching out! WCRIS recognizes that this is no small decision, as the program requirements are complex and participation in the program reveals unique implications for our schools. To help answer your [...]
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