The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) is proud to announce that Erika Stewart, Principal of Clinton Junior/Senior High School, has been named the 2025 WiRSA Rural Principal of the Year. Stewart is recognized for her outstanding leadership, innovative practices, and commitment to student success, including the creation of the Continuous Improvement Team to strengthen teaching and learning, the Culture Club to foster inclusion, and her guidance in uniting staff and students during a major district transition. Her dedication to students, staff, and the broader Clinton community exemplifies the very best in rural education leadership. (Press Release)