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Ryan Bargender
Superintendent Message 23-24

Thank you for visiting our website!

I am excited to serve as the District Administrator in our amazing district.  Prior to this role, I served the district as middle/high school principal for seven years.  I received my bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University in Technology Education (2001) and my master's degree from Marian University in Educational Leadership in (2014).  I completed my superintendent licensure program through Marian University (2019).  I have previously taught Technology and Engineering Education in the Kimberly and Athens school districts. 

My wife, Brooke, and I have three children.  Blake is in 12th grade, Tatum is in 11th grade, and Gabriela is in 2nd grade.  Abbotsford is a great place to raise a family!

The School District of Abbotsford is a place with many great things happening.  Abbotsford Elementary School features a K-5 dual language program.  The elementary school was also recently recognized by the Wisconsin RTI Center and the DPI for our Multi-Level Systems and Supports, receiving a silver rating in math and bronze rating in English.  Abbotsford Middle/Senior High school has received the Title I School of Recognition award for 15 consecutive years.  We recently completed a $6.5 million dollar addition that will house three 4K classrooms, a 4K collaboration area, multipurpose gymnasium, and a large conference room.  This building is a FEMA safe room.  In the event of an emergency, the community will have access to shelter.  This building was supported in part by a FEMA grant, donation, a community referendum, and the district saving money for multiple years to be applied toward it.  We are truly a district with excellent staff, programs, and student achievement!


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Go FALCONS!

Ryan Bargender
District Administrator