Wisconsin Education News
August 27, 2026
A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin.
School lunch costs and healthy options: What Wisconsin parents need to know this year
For many Wisconsin families, the decision to pack a lunch or buy one at school comes down to time and money.
Madison schools and Centro Hispano create ‘new model for partnership’
The Madison school district and Centro Hispano are building a “new model for partnership” aiming to strengthen Latinx students’ sense of belonging, cultural identity and academic growth in Madison schools.
Community survey signals support for referendum
A new community survey indicates there is strong support for a revised operational referendum in the Iola-Scandinavia School District after a previous referendum was voted down at the spring election earlier this year.
Sun Prairie students in grades 9-12 to start wearing school IDs
Students in grades 9-12 in the Sun Prairie School District will be expected to visibly wear school-issued student IDs on a lanyard throughout the school day starting in 2026-27.
From kindergarten to the superintendent’s office
There is a distinct feeling of anticipation that settles over our community in late August—that rustle of fresh notebooks, the smell of sharpened pencils, and the giddy excitement that fills the air. For families and students, the first day of school is more than just a date on a calendar; it is a time marker, a milestone that signals growth and the promise of a fresh start.
Rib Lake School District hold grand reopening to celebrate completion of three year referendum project
After over three years of work, the Rib Lake School District held a grand reopening for the school tonight before the start of the school year.
Cambridge School District ends budget year with surplus, unaudited numbers show
The Cambridge School Board got some good news during its Aug. 17 committee meeting: the district appears to have ended the 2025-26 budget year in the black instead of the red.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library benefits Wisconsin children
Dolly Parton's legacy is leaving a mark in the homes of kids right here in Wisconsin. Her Imagination Library has helped put books in kids' hands at an early age.
Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation golf event raises record $2.83M
The Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation raised a record $2.83 million for the Wisconsin Dells School District at its annual Golf for the Future event on Tuesday, funding student scholarships and free breakfasts.
Eau Claire area educators have chance to win free rent for a year
S.C. Swiderski Property Management is announcing the launch of the SCS Education Rent‑Free Contest, a community-focused initiative designed to support the Eau Claire Area School District in recruiting and retaining dedicated educators.
ECASD superintendent Michael Johnson talks about upcoming school year
The Eau Claire Area School District will be welcoming back its students on Tuesday, September 1st. Hello Wisconsin’s Bob Gallaher sat down with ECASD superintendent Michael Johnson to discuss a variety of topics entering the 2026-27 school year.
West Salem Elementary School opens new gymnasium ahead of school year
West Salem Elementary School unveiled a new gymnasium addition Wednesday, providing the district with much-needed space for physical education classes and community programming as students prepare to return to school Monday, August 31.
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