Wisconsin Education News

October 8, 2026

A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. 

Appleton tax bills will now include school voucher information
Appleton property owners will see information about payments to voucher schools on their property tax bills after an Oct. 7 vote by the Common Council.

Wisconsin officials rehash Act 10, heads to state Supreme Court for first time in over a decade
Democratic officials across Wisconsin argue Act 10 is harming workers across the state, pushing for repeals amid the 2026 midterm elections.

$100 million school referendum on the table for Elmbrook School District
The district said the money would help improve four schools: Tonawanda Elementary, Swanson Elementary, Wisconsin Hills Middle and Pilgrim Park Middle.

Janesville school district answering referendum questions next week
The referendum asks voters to approve about $30.5 million in additional funding through 2031, including funding for staffing.

New Richmond School Board hears construction updates, looks at future projects
The New Richmond School Board heard construction updates across the district during its Sept. 21 meeting as staff highlighted primary projects nearing the finish line and secondary ones the district could pursue with extra capital.

Kimberly School District warns parents after phishing email targets students
According to district officials, the message was sent around 6:15 p.m. to student email addresses with the subject line “Kimberly Area School District Invitation to Apply for Part - Time Employment Opportunity.”

Oconomowoc schools seek $12.2 million operating referendum
The Oconomowoc Area School District is asking voters to approve an operating referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot that would raise an additional $12.2 million over five years to address a projected budget deficit, rising operating costs and what district leaders describe as stagnant state funding.

MMSD shows families draft school boundary changes as district plans for future growth
MMSD is showing families draft boundary maps during the second round of community input for its “Building for the Future” review. District leaders stressed Wednesday that the maps are only draft scenarios and no final decisions have been made.

Milwaukee Public Schools adds naloxone kits across district
Overdose resource kits are now in every building across Milwaukee Public Schools as a preventive measure intended to help stop overdose deaths on campuses.