Wisconsin Education News
October 28, 2026
A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin.
Viroqua Area School District seeks voter approval for operational referendum
Voters in the Viroqua Area School District will decide on November 3 whether to approve a four-year operational referendum that would provide $1.8 million annually to support district operations.
Madison West Middleton Rotary plans Miracle League Field
Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton is collaborating with Rotary clubs throughout Dane County, the Verona Area School District and Miracle League of Dane County on the project.
Dept. of Public Instruction: Two Wisconsin students earn U.S. Presidential Scholar awards
Two Wisconsin students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for high school students. The award recognizes students for outstanding achievements in academics, arts, and career and technical education.
Verona school board OKs 2026-27 budget
District deputy superintendent Chad Wiese said taxes will stay relatively flat compared to last year, but clarified that doesn’t mean property taxes will remain flat, because the school district budget is not the only factor affecting the tax bill.
Marinette School District passes budget amid state funding pressures
The Marinette School District Board of Education’s annual budget hearing focused on a difficult balance: keeping costs controlled while managing limited state revenue, changing enrollment and uncertainty about future funding.
Supporting Student Transitions After Psychiatric Inpatient Care: New University of South Dakota Study
The study examines how school psychologists, school counselors, school social workers, school nurses, and administrators support students as they return to school after receiving psychiatric inpatient services, as well as how contextual factors may influence the supports available during this transition. The survey will be available until November 30, 2026, and will take approximately 15 minutes.
Loyal School Board Member Earns Level 5 Recognition
The Loyal School District is proud to recognize School Board Member Tom Odeen for earning Level 5 recognition, the highest level available through the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Member Recognition Program!
Shawano schools joining social media suit
The Shawano School District has agreed to join a class action lawsuit against social media companies, including Meta, TikTok, ByteDance, Snap and Google after the board approved a resolution Oct. 26.
New Glarus National Merit Scholars
New Glarus High School is proud to recognize seniors Eli Smith and Emilia Rood for being named Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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