Wisconsin Education News

March 18, 2024

The Wisconsin Education News is a daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin.

The Marshfield School Board Approves Donor List for Fieldhouse Video Board Project

The Marshfield School Board approved the donor list and naming opportunities for the Marshfield Fieldhouse Video Board Project at their meeting on Wednesday evening.

Marshfield School District Mentioned in USDA’s Midwest At the Table Newsletter

Marshfield School District was mentioned in the February 2024 Edition of the USDA's Midwest At the Table Newsletter regarding the Local Food for Schools Program in WI.

‘Unknown illness’ at Crandon School District traced to carbon monoxide

CRANDON, Wis. (WBAY) - The “unknown illness” that sickened multiple people at the Crandon School District Building on Thursday was connected to a mechanical issue with the furnace that created elevated levels of carbon monoxide inside the school.

New Waukesha North High School assistant principal/athletic director named

WAUKESHA — On Wednesday, the Board of Education approved Eric Plitzuweit as Waukesha North’s new assistant principal/ athletic director. Plitzuweit comes to North after serving the past 15 years as the assistant principal/ athletic director at Burlington High School.

DATCP Announces Wisconsin Farm to School Program Grant Recipients

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that eight organizations will receive grants through the Wisconsin Farm to School Program Grant Program. A total of $250,000 will be awarded.

Schuette Metals donates $38,000 to Wausau School District for purchase of robot

WAUSAU, Wis. - Schuette Metals made a $38,000 donation to the Wausau School District to purchase a Fanuc Robot for the school's tech-ed department. Schuette Metals is a metal fabricator based in Rothschild.

Wausau School District Looks to Tackle Growing Deficit

The Wausau School District looks to tackle a growing deficit, one nearing $3.5 million, and leaders say all options are on the table.

Grant supports career planning at Boscobel High School

What do you want to be when you grow up? That’s the question that lies at the heart of a new grant program at Boscobel High School.

Former Loyal Student Discusses Guatemala Mission Trips

Six years ago, Loyal student James Meyer, along with his parents, Damon (a 1996 LHS alum) and Arlaina, spoke to the K-12 students at Loyal Schools.

Tomah Students Publish a Book

Ms. Tackett's class at Tomah High School got the opportunity to publish their own book.

Thorp FFA Students Receive $5,000 Grant

The Thorp FFA has received a $5000 grant.

Madison schools' green energy goal called 'almost impossible'

The Madison Metropolitan School District’s sustainability goal may be “almost impossible” to achieve, the district’s finance administrator says.

Crandon School District to remain closed two more weeks

CRANDON (WLUK) – The Crandon School District will remain closed the next two weeks due to concerns with a potential carbon monoxide leak that caused 39 people to receive medical care this past week.

Seneca School Board adopts co-op team for middle school football

SENECA - Seneca will join Wauzeka-Steuben in forming a middle school co-op football team, the Seneca School Board decided at their February meeting. 

Campaign Wants You To "Vote Yes For MPS" On School Referendum

A coalition of political organizations and labor groups are launching a public campaign urging Milwaukee voters to support a referendum that would raise $252 million in funding for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).

Shashina Robinson of MPS is named Wisconsin School Psychologist of the Year for her work with students

Shashina Robinson, an MPS school psychologist at Elm Creative Arts School and a part-time member of the district’s PBIS team, has always sought “the people connection.”

Wausau East High School students create mural and scholarship for retiring therapy dog Badge

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wausau East High School will bid farewell to a beloved member of its community as Badge, a K-9 therapy dog, prepares to retire on May 29th. During his more than six years of dedicated service, Badge has left a mark on the lives of countless students, leaving behind a legacy of comfort, support, and joy.

Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Announces Grant Support of Agricultural Literacy Projects

MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s Agriculture in the Classroom program has awarded $5,000 to educators and agricultural literacy programs.

Freedom school district to go to referendum April 2 for capital improvements totaling $62.5 million

When voters in the Freedom Area School District go to the polls on April 2, they will be asked whether to approve $62.5 million for capital improvements to the middle and high school building.

Despite strong bond rating, DeForest schools feel state aid pinch

From an award-winning school design to a AA+ bond rating, DeForest Area School District officials have much to be proud of.

Norship honored for dedication to school breakfast program

Three Lakes School District’s Jill Norship has been honored as one of nine Breakfast Champions across the Badger State as part of National School Breakfast Week, celebrated March 4-8.

Farm to school grants will fund programs in Waupaca, Sheboygan counties

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced that eight organizations, including one in Waupaca County and another in Sheboygan County, will receive grants through the Wisconsin Farm to School Program Grant Program. A total of $250,000 will be awarded.

Glendale-River Hills School District facing $3.6 million budget shortfall

GLENDALE, Wis – Earlier this year, the Glendale-River Hills School District discovered they were facing a budget deficit totaling around $3.6 million dollars. The district says they are working with financial experts to discover the full extent of the budget discrepancies, how they happened, and where they will go from here.