Welcome to We Are 181. Our goal is to communicate in a new way with a new format. We hope to bring you the stories that demonstrate our impact on the lives of students and their families and our commitment to the community. Through a partnership with the Brainerd Dispatch, this publication will be delivered to almost all of the residents in our district. As you will note, we have chosen to share some information from each level of education — elementary, middle and high school — and we have also included material about district fi nance and community programs. Independent School District 181 serves nearly 6,900 learners in a district that covers over 700 square miles. Nearly 900 employees provide a quality education for all our children. We thank the Dispatch, our community writers and all our business partners who have purchased advertising and for having faith in this new venture. We also thank all of the students and staff who shared their stories. We are 181.
