Description

The Chilton School District is seeking a Superintendent beginning on July 1, 2026, with a base salary range expected to be $140,000 to $160,000, with other benefits to be negotiated. The district is seeking a passionate, results-oriented leader who will foster a collaborative culture between stakeholders and strive for academic excellence at all levels.

The Chilton School District is a PK-12 district with an enrollment of 1,050 students, 150 employees, and a general fund budget of approximately $16 million. The district is comprised of three schools:  Chilton High School, Chilton Middle School, Chilton Elementary School, and a District Office that is located within the high school facility. Chilton Elementary and Middle Schools are distinct buildings that share a common library media center and lunchroom. All school facilities are located on a hundred-acre tract of land located on the south end of the City of Chilton on State Hwy. 151, which enables seamless collaboration across the district. Chilton, a city of approximately 3,950 residents, is the county seat of Calumet County in Wisconsin. The Chilton community is extremely proud of and supportive of its schools. These qualities are reflected through parent and community engagement and high attendance at extra-curricular events.

In August 2023, the Chilton School District opened a state-of-the-art Athletic Complex, which can seat 1500 spectators around a synthetic turf field and a nine-lane track. This has enabled a myriad of opportunities for students to engage in fitness and teamwork.

A 36,000 square foot interior renovation of the Elementary School was completed in September 2024. The school features large, naturally lit classrooms, an impressive common area with skylight, and state-of-the-art learning environments for 4K-4. The Chilton School District offers a comprehensive 4K-12 educational program and firmly believes that preparing students to achieve their potential is our highest priority. 

The Chilton Public Schools is a very special place which includes:  

Small class sizes that are conducive to learning
Highly qualified teachers
A strong support staff
Administrators who provide leadership
A community that is supportive and engaged. 
As a result, we have a school district that offers an educational experience like no other in the State of Wisconsin which includes the four A’s: Academics, Arts, Agriculture, and Athletics. It is not about acceleration in a single area, but experiences that inspire students to be lifelong learners and responsible, contributing members in a global society.

District Highlights:

High-performing schools as reflected on the State Report Card
Elementary School: Significantly Exceeds Expectations
Middle School: Exceeds Expectations
Strong instructional focus with ongoing curricular review and improvement
Implementing HMH Into Reading and Into Literature (Grades K–11)
Implementing Bridges Math (Grades K–5) and CPM (Grades 6–8)
Sound fiscal stewardship and community trust
Successful passage of a 5-year non-recurring operating referendum (2022)
Voter approval of a $19.3 million capital projects referendum
Regional leadership in special education
Serves as the hub for the Calumet County Children with Disabilities Education Board (CCDEB)
One of only four CCDEBs in the state
Provides specialized services in EBD and ID for students from four surrounding districts
Strong community partnerships
On-site before- and after-school childcare provided in partnership with a local business
Concession stand constructed entirely through community fundraising
Ongoing fundraising efforts for a wrestling room addition
Engler Center for the Performing Arts
Constructed through endowment funds and maintained with the help of the Friends of the Engler Center, a 501(3)(c)
Musical productions are offered at each school building
Commitment to early learning
All-day 4K implemented beginning in the 2024–2025 school year
Positive enrollment trends
Net positive open enrollment

District Vision Statement:

Be an innovative school system recognized for every student's demonstration of the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Demonstrate continuous improvement through the delivery of a challenging education program that fosters student achievement, accommodates individual learning styles, and values personal integrity.
Develop an interactive partnership between the school district and the community that is mutually beneficial.

District Belief Statements

We believe that all students can learn at high levels.
We believe that all students are entitled to a rigorous curriculum that challenges each student's capacity to learn.
We believe that teacher effectiveness and expertise have a significant impact on student learning.
We believe that our financial and human resources must directly support student learning.
We believe that the success of every student is critical to the future of our schools, our community, our nation, and the global marketplace in which they will work.

Visit the Chilton School District Website for more information:  Chilton School District Website 

Link to the Chilton posting on the HYA Website: https://hyasearch.com/job/superintendent-chilton-wi/ 

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:

Cover letter 
Stating specific and detailed interest in the Chilton School District Superintendent position
Qualifications for the position
Full resume/vitae
Three current letters of recommendation
Contact information of three additional references different than the reference letters

Search Timeline - All Application Materials Due By: March 6, 2026
March 16, 2026
HYA to present candidates to Board
March 23-24, 2026
Board first-round interviews
April 8, 2026

Finalists Day in the District and 

Board conducts final interviews
April 10, 2026
Board to Deliberate 
Mid-April 2026
Superintendent’s hiring approved/announced
July 1, 2026
Superintendent contract formally begins

For questions regarding the Chilton Public Schools Superintendent search contact:

Mike Richie, Vice President, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates

Email: mikerichie@hyasearch.com

Scott Winch, Senior Associate, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates

Email: scottwinch@hyasearch.com