Wisconsin Education News
November 5, 2026
A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin.
$12.5 million in bond funding approved for Ironwood Area School District
District leaders say it represents a meaningful investment in the future of the children of the district and the historic Luther L. Wright campus.
Cudahy High School cancels classes Thursday due to social media shooting threat
The post was shared across multiple social media platforms and eventually circulated among students in the Cudahy School District, police said.
Wisconsin school districts thank voters after referendums pass, now look to state leaders for funding fix
School districts across the area are thanking taxpayers for passing property tax referendums to support local schools.
Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School district issues statement on referendum
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District issued a statement Wednesday after its second failed operational referendum this year.
Eagle’s nest installed outside La Crosse’s Summit School
One La Crosse elementary school now has a new outdoor attraction, which will help students learn about nature.
Sturgeon Bay School District saving money with propane-powered school buses amidst high fuel prices
High gas and diesel prices have been straining school budgets statewide. But the Sturgeon Bay School District says they have found a way to keep costs down with propane-powered school buses.
Lake Geneva school community stunned after referendum fails by just one vote
A referendum for Woods School near Lake Geneva failed by the slimmest of margins on Election Day. 297 people voted for it, but 298 people voted against it.
Whitehall schools face up to $1.5M in cuts after community votes down referendum
The district said that it will begin planning the reductions immediately for the upcoming school year. The Whitehall School District Board of Education and Administration said in a statement they respect the community's decision.
Voters reject 34 Wisconsin school referendums, approve 45
State Superintendent Jill Underly released a statement after the election saying there were 79 school referendum questions on the ballot.
GBAPS superintendent reacts to approved $158M referendum
The money isn't meant to create anything new, but will help maintain what it has.
School referenda in Gillett, Pulaski fail
A second consecutive defeat of Gillett School District’s operational referendum is going to require major budget cuts beyond what has already been made, and it’s possible the district may have to dissolve, resulting in Gillett students being divvied up between neighboring school districts.
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