Wisconsin Education NewsMarch 24, 2026A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. Wisconsin's Amanda Jamerson Named Finalist in National Assistant Principal of the Year Program NASSP has announced the finalists for the 2026 High School and Middle Level National Assistant Principals of the Year. These exemplary leaders were selected for their outstanding contributions to visionary leadership and student-centered innovation, and a relentless commitment to excellence in education. One middle level leader will be selected as the 2026 National Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year, and one high school leader will be selected as the 2026 National High School Assistant Principal of the Year. Lake Country families await vote that could impact future of local school district LAKE COUNTRY — Voters in the Lake Country School District will decide this April whether to approve an operational referendum that district leaders say could impact the future of the district. The district is asking voters to approve an operational referendum that would raise approximately $800,000 per year for four years to help cover operating costs, including staff, programs, and daily expenses. Green Bay community asks district to spare Fine Arts Institute in budget cuts GREEN BAY (NBC26) — At the school board meeting Monday night, the Green Bay community asked the board to spare the Fine Arts Institute, as the district looks to cut programming amid a possible multi-million dollar budget deficit. Fate of Cudahy Middle School pool causes controversy, board votes to table discussion CUDAHY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The fate of a middle school pool in Cudahy is causing controversy. The School District of Cudahy board meeting was packed with dozens of residents Monday night, demanding the pool stay for good. People in Antigo react to potential closure of popular aquatic center ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAW) - People in Antigo are reacting to the potential closure of the Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center. The school board says a lack of funds would make it nearly impossible to maintain long-term operations. “You are not just shutting down the pool, you are shutting down dreams,” said Alyssa Jansen, a swimmer on the Antigo Girls Varsity Swim Team and Antigo Penguin Swim Club. Some Hartland parents face steep increase in school bus fees HARTLAND, Wis. — Certain parents in the Hartland-Lakeside School District will soon face a massive price spike for their children to ride the bus to school. The district's board recently voted to raise the cost of its pay-to-ride program from $110 to $849 per child, a decision affecting more than 150 families who currently pay for bus service. Beloit Memorial High School completes auto shop move, hopes to expand BELOIT — Earlier this month, Beloit Memorial High School held an open house to show off its new auto shop location in a former buildings and grounds storage facility across the street from the high school at 1225 Fourth St. For years the program was located at the Eclipse Center, but in early 2025 Hendricks Commercial Properties notified the district that it was planning to tear down the former Beloit Mall — for what later was revealed to be an expansion of the Lincoln Academy. That meant the auto program would need a new home. Spring election 2026: Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District referendum Q&A Voters in the Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District will be able to vote on a operating referendum in the April 7 election. We sent a questionnaire to district officials. Following are the responses from Tracy Donich, district administrator. Granton School District Asking Residents to Approve $1.25 Million Referendum on April 7th Ballot At its January 12th meeting, the Granton Area School District School Board approved a five-year, non-recurring operational referendum question that will appear on the ballot Tuesday, April 7, 2026. If a simple majority approves the measure, the district will be able to exceed its revenue limit by $1.25 million annually through the conclusion of the 2030-31 school year. “Our community takes great pride in the quality of education we provide to our students, and an operational referendum is one way to help ensure we can sustain that reputation and service into the future,” said District Administrator Nancy Popp. 7 local school districts in referendums for operational funds to support day-to-day operations RHINELANDER (WJFW) — In April, 72 school districts are heading to referendum this spring in the state, including seven area schools. The local schools are: Butternut, Crandon, Gilman, Nekoosa, Rosholt, Weston and Wisconsin Rapids. All of the proposed referendums will be operational, meaning that the money raised through increased property taxes will go toward day-to-day operations, rather than campus improvements. Democrats push for more school funding as Wisconsin districts turn to voters for support MADISON, Wis. — Next month, more than 70 school districts across Wisconsin will hold a referendum asking voters to raise their own property taxes to cover the cost of education. After the state Senate adjourned for the year last week, some Democrats are now pointing fingers at Republicans who are in control. Gov. Evers highlights 800K in grant funding for violence prevention across area school districts CHIPPEWA FALLS (WQOW) - Governor Tony Evers was in Chippewa Falls on Monday afternoon highlighting $15 million in grant funding to promote safety in the classroom. This afternoon Governor Evers was at CESA 10 (Cooperative Education Service Agency) in Chippewa Falls to have a roundtable discussion about violence prevention. CESA 10 will receive about $800,000 in funds.
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