Community Connections


Community Connections

School Social Workers are the link between the home, school and community in providing direct as well as indirect services to students, families and school personnel to promote and support students' academic and social success. (www.sswaa.org/)

SDMA School Social Workers

Shanda Henning

Oaklawn, Downsville, & Knapp Elementarys

[email protected]

(715) 232-3798, Ext. 50103

Jennifer Hovde

Wakanda & River Heights Elementarys

[email protected] 

(715) 232-3987, Ext. 60119 - River Heights

(715) 232-3898, Ext. 70107 - Wakanda



Community Resource Guides

Holiday and Year Round - English

Holiday and Year Round - Hmong

Holiday and Year Round - Spanish


Community Programs

Boys & Girls Club

Project Hope


D0 You Need Help Getting Items For Your Child For School? 

Contact your School Social Worker for help getting:

-School Supplies

-Clothing/Winter Outerwear

-Hygiene Items

Important Links

District Calendar Homelessness Enrollment Food & Nutrition (Free & Reduced Meals) Mental Health Resources School Supply Lists Transportation SAM Bags

Attendance Policies

Attendance Guidelines

Every Student – Every Day!

We want your child with us every day and on-time to give us the opportunity to help them learn and achieve at high levels.