PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:
Mr. Samuel Karns, Superintendent
262-472-8700
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 12, 2026
Whitewater Unified School District to Present State of the District
WHITEWATER, WI — The Whitewater Unified School District will present its annual State of the District update on Thursday, February 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Whitewater Public Library.
Superintendent Samuel Karns will provide an overview of district priorities, student achievement, financial stewardship, and ongoing efforts to support student learning and wellbeing. The presentation is part of the State of Our City and Schools event hosted by the League of Women Voters Whitewater Area.
“This event is an important opportunity to share the progress we are making across our schools and to highlight the accomplishments of our students and staff,” Karns said. “We are committed to continuous improvement and working in partnership with our families and community members to ensure every student has the support they need to succeed.”
In addition to the district’s update, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor Dr. Corey A. King and Whitewater City Manager John Weidl will present a comprehensive look at the state of education, local government, and higher education in the Whitewater community.
The event is open to the public, and community members do not need to be members of the League of Women Voters to attend.
For more information about the State of Our City and Schools event, community members may contact Mary Beth Byrne of the League of Women Voters Whitewater Area at wisconsinwoods@gmail.com.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
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