Wisconsin Education News

September 29, 2026

A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin. 

Sun Prairie schools begin new year under new superintendent
The Sun Prairie Area School District is beginning a new school year under new leadership after several challenging years that included the sentencing of a former Sun Prairie West High School dean of students and charges against a former principal.

Appleton school district to borrow $35 million to cover cash reserves
The Appleton Area School District approved two plans to borrow a total $35 million. The district says it will help cover costs during the school year.

Schools face funding squeeze as voters pick Legislature | Election 2026
Education leaders and advocates answer questions about school funding.  

Private school voucher caps just ended. What does it mean for Madison?
This fall, a state law setting limits on private school vouchers expired — but representatives of the Madison school district and local private schools expect the change will have little effect on student enrollment trends at either public or private schools in the area.

Whitefish Bay School District seeking approval of $90 million referendum after failed effort in April
The Whitefish Bay School District is asking voters to approve a $90 million referendum in November. It comes after voters turned down a $135.6 million referendum in April.

Wausau school board adopts seal of biliteracy
The Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy was adopted in 2015. It is given to graduating seniors who show advanced skills and understanding of multiple languages and pass the stamp test.

Menasha school district opens free boutique for families recovering from summer tornado
The Bluetique opened Monday at Jefferson Early Learning Center on Ice Street, transforming a classroom into a community resource stocked with free clothing, bedding, school supplies and hygiene items for Menasha School District families.

Winneconne school district administrator retires
Winneconne Community School District Administrator Peggy Larson is retiring from that job.

Shawano Community High School celebrates improvements with ribbon cutting
Updates include renovated collaboration spaces, added security to open areas and more room for high school programming. The project is part of the Shawano School District referendum approved in November 2024.

Science camp students give presentation to Fennimore School Board
The camp included students from “rural size schools” as Stewart described it including, Fennimore, Monroe, Platteville, and Gresham High Schools, 25 students in all, which the Fennimore students helped everyone get to know each other during their time there.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District voters deciding on $118M school referendum in November
This November, voters in the district will decide whether to approve more than $118.5 million in additional funding over four years.