Stevens Point School Board Welcomes New Members

Four seats filled in local school board election

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:37am

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A bold, abstract silkscreen illustration featuring a repeating icon of a school bus in a grid of neon blue, pink, and yellow, capturing the celebratory spirit of a community election.The newly elected Stevens Point School Board members will bring fresh energy and community-focused priorities to local education governance.Stevens Point Today

Voters in the Stevens Point Area Public School District elected four new members to the Stevens Point School Board in Tuesday's election. Seven candidates competed for the four available seats on the nine-member board, which serves three-year terms.

Why it matters

The Stevens Point School Board plays a crucial role in setting policies, approving budgets, and overseeing the operations of the local public school system. The new board members will help shape the district's priorities and decision-making on issues like curriculum, facilities, and community engagement.

The details

The four winning candidates in the Stevens Point School Board election were Samantha Rasmussen, Ethan Gibbons, Olivia Hernandez, and Michael Nguyen. They will join the five existing board members in governing the Stevens Point Area Public School District, which serves over 10,000 students across 21 schools.

  • The school board election took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The new board members will be sworn in and begin their three-year terms in the coming weeks.

The players

Samantha Rasmussen

One of the four newly elected members of the Stevens Point School Board.

Ethan Gibbons

One of the four newly elected members of the Stevens Point School Board.

Olivia Hernandez

One of the four newly elected members of the Stevens Point School Board.

Michael Nguyen

One of the four newly elected members of the Stevens Point School Board.

Stevens Point Area Public School District

The local public school system that the Stevens Point School Board oversees, serving over 10,000 students across 21 schools.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to join the school board and work alongside my new colleagues to ensure our students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for the future.”

— Samantha Rasmussen, Newly Elected School Board Member

“Our community has high expectations for our public schools, and I'm committed to being a responsive and transparent leader on the board.”

— Ethan Gibbons, Newly Elected School Board Member

What’s next

The newly elected school board members will be sworn in during the next board meeting, where they will begin their three-year terms.

The takeaway

The Stevens Point School Board election saw a strong turnout and engaged community participation, reflecting the importance of local education governance. The new board members bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will shape the district's priorities in the coming years.