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The School District of Tomahawk, in Lincoln County, of north central Wisconsin, is approximately 40 miles north of Wausau and at the northern end of Interstate 39. The District boundaries run from Irma on the South to the Willow Reservoir on the North and from the Harrison Hills on the East to Spirit Falls on the West. The district serves the city of Tomahawk and the surrounding townships of Birch, Bradley, Harrison, King, Little Rice, Nokomis, Rock Falls, Skanawan, Tomahawk, and Wilson with an approximate population of 11,783 residents.
The community and school district work closely together to provide joint activities and services to benefit everyone. Tomahawk area citizen’s enjoy the school complex facilities of the swimming pool, weight room, indoor track and field house.
Tomahawk is a friendly small-town surrounded by more than fifteen lakes and flowages offering many recreational and fishing opportunities. The city of Tomahawk, founded by William H. Bradley (1838 – 1902), as a feisty up-start is referred to as “The Magical City.” This heritage and reputation remains today with innovative employers and full integration of community and school. The major employers in the Tomahawk area include Packaging Corporation of America, a corrugated medium manufacturer, Harley-Davidson Motor Corporation, manufacturing parts and accessories for Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Louisiana Pacific Corporation, a manufacturer of oriented stranboard. Other employment is provided by light manufacturing, service industries, and some tourism related small businesses. Of course, the School District of Tomahawk is also an important employer.
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