School District of Rhinelander, Rhinelander | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

Rhinelander High School is not perfect by any means. On the other hand, though, it is absolutely not the worst. As a student struggling with debilitating ADHD and other personal problems, they have done their part in accommodating to my needs and assisting me when possible. Staff is often respectful and understanding, aims to create relationships with students, and better their teaching every day through constructive criticism and self-evaluation. Almost all of the teachers I’ve had have been fully understanding of my situation and individuality, checking in on me and offering one-on-one help to better my understanding of the content we are practicing. 2021-22 will be my final year of high school, and I have high hopes that this year will be as the following years were, and have improvements as well. In the next section of this review, I am going to list the positives and negatives of Rhinelander High School.

Positives:
? Staff is very understanding, and most of them jump at the opportunity to help and listen to students who have problems. Troublesome students receive regular intervention.
? Teachers are quick to read and respond to emails, have discussions regarding grading, and very accommodating to breaks or extending assignment deadlines.
? Phy. Ed. staff works around curriculum to give less-abled or pained students a better experience in and out of the classroom.
? Counselors are easy to get ahold of and quickly solve any issues a student may have, as well as calm or advise us when we are conflicted/struggling.
? Rules and regulations have become more progressive and student-friendly rather than made to satisfy elders and those stuck in the past, including loosening restrictions on the female dress code, opening the gender neutral bathroom, allowing breaks for students in privacy when we become overwhelmed, and focusing less on the distraction of technology and more on the level of engagement a lesson provides (low stimulation and interest is much of the reason a student will defy rules and choose to, say, game on their phone).

Negatives:
? A disappointing fraction of the equipment we are provided with is outdated, and lacking in quality.
? Students are required to take all food groups at lunch despite their dietary needs. (Not particularly a problem for the district itself, but it’s incredibly wasteful to throw away a dozen pounds of edible food because students don’t have the stomach to eat it, when thousands of people across America struggle to get enough calories and proper nutrition in everyday life.)
? I’ve noticed a select handful of teachers are prone to picking favorites and it affects the rest of the class’ population. Those of us who aren’t favorites get less… well, favorable treatment compared to others, and it’s damning to feel like you aren’t good enough or likeable enough to satisfy your teacher’s expectations.
? The overall attitude of students at the building seems to get worse and worse with each passing year. Now, I’m not sure if this is something that the school is causing, or if it’s simply generational, but I do believe that staff could take a further initiative to make new students feel safe and supported with simple efforts like sending “How are you doing? Do you need help with anything?” emails, or requesting a student come talk to them at the end of the day (if they have time) when they seem distracted or disheartened during class that day. The small things make all the difference, you know?

The good will most likely always outweigh the bad, and the problems the school has are more often than not, due to low funding. But I think that if teachers/staff (and students!) try to make the quality of the time we spend at school just a little greater, it will get there someday soon. Ultimately, the only way we can increase our happiness/success as an educational community, is by doing it ourselves. I would be proud to see things climb uphill in the time passing after we begin the 2021-22 school year.

Ciao,
T.O.

Rhinelander schools what a bad joke. No matter how much your kid gets picked on or attacked they do not care, unless you call the police. My son was assaulted 7 times in 2 weeks all of which I reported. Only to be told parents are not allowed to report bullying so school did nothing. I encourage my son to advocate for himself finally does but nothing is done. He told the wrong person. How can there be a wrong person to tell (at school) you have been attacked?
Also, he’s autistic and they refuse to do any of the basic supplies or requirements in his IEP. Instead, was told for years how Rhinelander does not have funds. Sometime later they built what an 8-million-dollar dome in their backyard. Students’ safety and wellbeing is not as important at looking good in the community. Sadly, this post is all I can do. No matter who you tell at School they do not care.