Wisconsin Education News

September 22, 2026

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

Green Bay public schools hosting meetings on operational referendum on upcoming ballot
Green Bay Area Public School District is hosting two informational meetings this week as they ask residents to consider an operational referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Winneconne School Board begins search for interim administrator
The Winneconne School Board is searching for an interim district administrator following a tense and lengthy meeting Monday night.

Antigo School Board advances sports complex, sends aquatic center survey back to committee
The Antigo School Board voted Monday to create a new sports complex for the district.

Fox Valley Tech aims to help rural high school students save on time, money in college
A new Fox Valley Technical College partnership with six rural school districts aims to give students the same dual credit opportunities afforded to students in big, urban and suburban high schools.

Record fuel prices strain western Wisconsin school districts
Surging fuel prices are squeezing school district budgets across western Wisconsin, forcing administrators to consider internal spending cuts to keep buses running and classrooms fully funded.

Eau Claire Area School District superintendent takes over custodial duties for a day
The Eau Claire Area School District Superintendent, Mike Johnson, went undercover.

Estimated $39.5 million 2026-27 approved at Monona Grove School District annual meeting
A projected tax levy of $39.5 million was approved for the 2026-27 Monona Grove School District budget by those attending the annual meeting on Sept. 14.

'Best in the state': Milton High School expands, relocates its Healthcare Sciences Lab
Milton High School is doubling down on its Healthcare Sciences department, now affectionately called a “building” by students and staff.

Uber incident a ‘misunderstanding in communication,’ School District of Waukesha says
The School District of Waukesha said a reported Uber incident last week was a "misunderstanding in communication," according to a district and police joint statement.

Referendum update: Fort Atkinson board discusses $7.1M operational referendum on Nov. 3 ballot
During its Sept. 17 meeting, Fort Atkinson School District Board of Education members were updated on the $7.1 million operational referendum that will be on the Nov. 3 election ballot.

School Board considers foreign language graduation requirement
WATERTOWN — Watertown Unified School District Board of Education members recently considered whether a foreign language should be a requirement for graduation. It was not specified whether the policy would be district-wide or specific to one school or level within the WUSD.