Students who display responsible behavior can earn tickets, which are then entered into a drawing to select one prize winner from each grade level.
Here are our final winners for the character trait responsibility, announced on Friday, October 31st!
From Our Health Office....
Silver Lake, WI — November 3, 2025 — The Silver Lake J1 School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chris R. Trottier as its new District Administrator, effective November 5, 2025. Mr. Trottier brings more than two decades of educational leadership, innovation, and community partnership experience to the district.
Mr. Trottier joins Silver Lake J1 from the Elkhorn Area School District, where he most recently served as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Special EducationTransition Coordinator for the Elkhorn Area School District. Previously, he led Elkhorn Area High School as principal for seven years and served in multiple administrative and instructional leadership roles across southeastern Wisconsin. His experience spans comprehensive K–12 leadership, instructional improvement, strategic planning, school finance, and community engagement.
Throughout his career, Mr. Trottier has demonstrated a commitment to fostering student success through collaboration, innovation, high expectations. Under his leadership, Elkhorn Area High School became a nationally recognized AVID Demonstration School, and the district achieved Project Lead the Way Distinguished District status by expanding STEM opportunities across all grade levels. His data-informed leadership helped raise academic performance, expand college and career pathways, and strengthen partnerships with local employers and higher education institutions.
Among his numerous honors, Mr. Trottier received the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Principal Leadership Award (2020), led schools recognized by NC3 for industry certifications, and helped secure multiple successful capital referendums to enhance learning environments. He has also been an active contributor to state and national education initiatives, including the WASDA Redefining Ready Committee and the PLTW State Leadership Team.
“I am honored to join the Silver Lake J1 School District and continue the important work of supporting students, staff, and the community,” said Mr. Trottier. “Together, we will build on the district’s strong foundation to ensure every student has access to high-quality learning experiences and future-ready opportunities.”
Mr. Trottier holds a Superintendent Certification from Cardinal Stritch University, a Master’s in Educational Administration from National Louis University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. He is also certified as a Director of Instruction, Director of Special Education/Pupil Services, Business Manager, and Principal.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Trottier is deeply involved in his community, serving on boards and committees with organizations such as VIP Services, Inc., Habitat for Humanity of Walworth County, and the Elkhorn Rotary Club, where he has supported numerous service initiatives.
Finally, he is excited to return to the school district where he graduated in 1987, and there is nothing more important to Chris than his amazing family, which includes Mary, (wife), Lauren (daughter), Ella (daughter), and Cal (son). In their free-time, they love traveling, attending concerts, traveling to see Lauren pitch for UW-Eau Claire, and spending time together.
We wanted to contact you this morning to let you know that we are aware of reports of a threat to the local school. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office determined that there has been no credible threat to the safety of our students. Here is the message that the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office put on their Facebook page:
"During the overnight hours deputies thoroughly investigated an alleged threat to Wilmot High School. There is no evidence that this threat was legitimate. We will issue a media release later this morning."
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Andrea Zackery.
Students who display responsible behavior can earn tickets, which are then entered into a drawing to select one prize winner from each grade level.
Here are our winners for the character trait responsibility, announced on Friday, October 17th!
Students who display responsible behavior can earn tickets, which are then entered into a drawing to select one prize winner from each grade level.
Here are our winners for the character trait responsibility, announced on Friday, October 10th!
The Flight Simulator has Arrived: New Horizons for Our Students
We are thrilled to announce the exciting new addition to our school's Idea Lab has arrived! We've just received a flight simulator, generously donated by the Students in Aviation (SIA) Foundation. This incredible resource will provide our students with an immersive, hands-on learning experience that goes beyond the pages of a textbook.
The simulator will enhance student understanding of STEM concepts, including physics, engineering, and meteorology, in a way that's both engaging and fun. It's a fantastic way to bridge classroom theory with real-world application, getting them excited about the vast possibilities within the aviation industry.
We are incredibly thankful to the SIA Foundation for this donation, which aligns with their mission to inspire the next generation of pilots, engineers, and aerospace professionals. We especially want to thank Joe Canepa, the founder of SIA, who came to our school to personally install the simulator and, more importantly, spend time with our our students. He not only explained how the simulator works but also shared valuable insights about the many career opportunities in aviation, from pilots and mechanics to air traffic controllers and drone operators. His passion for aviation is contagious, and his visit truly inspired our students to dream big.
If you would like to learn more about SIA, please visit their website at https://studentsinaviation.org/
While our staff was hard at work, our facilities team and contractors were also busy. They used a massive crane to install a new rooftop unit, completing the first phase of our summer referendum projects which included important, roof repairs, security upgrades, boiler installations and the new rooftop unit.
We're excited about these improvements and will share more updates with you soon!
