Wisconsin Education News

September 24, 2026

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

La Crosse high school athletes inspire young readers at first-ever Literacy Under the Lights event
Central and Logan high school football teams came together Wednesday night for the first-ever Literacy Under the Lights event.

200 students attend “We Are Many United” kickoff in Verona
Some of the best teachers borrow and share secrets of the trade. For Verona Area High School English teacher Josh Thomas, there is one club he wanted to duplicate at Verona Area High School.


CF school board approves survey ahead of referendum
The Chippewa Falls School Board has reviewed a survey that will be sent to all addresses in the district’s boundaries as they continue to plan for an operational levy referendum.

WIAA reviewing appeal to change Ithaca-Weston forfeit to no-contest after student-athlete's death
Two high school football teams are waiting to hear whether their canceled game will remain a forfeit or be ruled a no-contest after the death of a student-athlete earlier this season.

Westby Area School District voters to decide on 3-year operational referendum
“We have made a commitment to our taxpayers over the years that we’re not going to levy to the full amount of the referendum if we don’t need to,” said Westby Area School District Superintendent Steve Michaels. “In fact, in seven of the past nine years, we did not levy to the full authority of the operational referendum.”

Classes at Oshkosh North canceled Thursday after student found with handgun
Oshkosh North High School students were bussed to Oshkosh West High School following a weapons incident Wednesday morning. Classes at the school are canceled Thursday.

Milwaukee Public School students head to American Family Field to celebrate federal grant
Thousands of Milwaukee Public School students headed to American Family Field on Wednesday to celebrate a $46 million program targeted at helping kids succeed after high school graduation.

Green Bay school leaders outline $158 million funding ask
Green Bay Public Schools is asking voters to approve a four-year, $158 million operational referendum in the November election as district leaders warn the budget will fall into deficit by the 2027-28 school year.