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Formed in 2017, Project Northwoods Corporation, a Wisconsin nonprofit organization, aims to conserve the ecology and culture of the Wisconsin Northwoods through education, research and global outreach. Our programs educate students of all ages, including early learners, K-12, college students and adults. Our research projects utilize the knowledge of locals and long-time seasonal visitors, and benefit the many threatened and endangered species of flora and fauna that are found in the Northwoods, some of which have geographic ranges no larger than the boundaries of these specific forests. Our outreach programs educate people from around the world, especially focusing on tourists to the area, about the importance of these forests, the native species and the rich cultures found throughout the area. Any opportunity to get people outside and appreciating the out-of-doors is utilized to teach about our local environment and its role in the global ecological community.

Some projects that are a focus of Project Northwoods include:

• Research on native and exotic species, especially focusing on species of concern, threatened and endangered species of all taxa.

• Educating children, local residents and tourists about the importance of the unique Northwoods environment through workshops, citizen science projects, a nature center, museum and nearly 100 acres of conservation managed forests and lakefront.

• Encouraging people of all ages to get outside and enjoy the natural world around them, thus promoting an appreciation for stewardship of the Northwoods.

• Developing an appreciation for the rich culture of the Northwoods, especially as it pertains to the natural world.​

The Winter School District is one of the largest geographically (660 square miles) and most rural districts in the state of Wisconsin. We educate about 218 students in one PK-12 building. Little Warrior Academy (4K) students are afforded the opportunity to participate in full day programming through a partnership with Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe Headstart.

Our small class sizes afford our students the opportunity to receive individual instruction and guidance to become a well-rounded citizen of the 21st Century. Students are able to take a variety courses, including core courses in Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment on-site and through the Northern Wisconsin Educational Communications System (distance learning) and the University of Wisconsin-Superior, Business and Technology Education, Art, Music  and much more.

The Winter School District offers a full complement of athletics and co-curricular activities. Sports include 8-person football, cross country, volleyball, girls and boys basketball, track, baseball, softball and golf. Co-curriculars include Quiz Bowl, Forensics, Student Council and Native American Club. The Winter High School SkillsUSA program is nationally renowned, having earned numerous trips to Nationals. Many of our students are members of the Lakeland Honor Society and regularly accomplish other achievements.

Our School District also offers the STAR after school program, which is funded with a 21st Century Learning Center Grant.