Wisconsin Education News

September 14, 2026

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

Medford school district hosts ‘Tailgate and Tour’ night to showcase referendum projects
The Medford Area School District held a “Tailgate and Tour” night to thank the community for helping fund new additions to Medford Area Senior High School.

Despite bipartisan support, 988 Crisis Lifeline faces funding shortage
Every year, millions of people in crisis dial three numbers — not 911, but 988, the national suicide and crisis lifeline. People like Cadence Van Beek, who used the lifeline as a sophomore at Melrose-Mindoro High School in Melrose.

School District of Janesville announces digital archive of yearbooks
If you lost your high school yearbook or never bought yours, you can travel back in time, digitally.

MPSD Briefs Community Following Lockdown
The Manitowoc Public School District and Manitowoc Police Department responded Friday (yesterday) afternoon to a report that a student at Wilson Intermediate School might be in possession of a weapon on school grounds. Superintendent Lee Thennes said he first heard about it from a School Resource Officer (SRO).

State vaccination numbers show rise in personal-conviction waivers for school vaccines
New state numbers show more Wisconsin families are skipping school vaccines.

MPS Announces Community Committees to Help Shape Future of District
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced the formation of two separate community advisory committees that will help shape the future of the district: the Great Schools Committee, focused on school facilities, and a Budget Advisory Committee that will inform development of the district’s budget for the 2027–28 school year.

Northern Wisconsin high school cancels remainder of football season
The Bobcats, Florence County School District’s football team, have had their season cut short due to a combination of unforeseen circumstances.

Mequon neighbors talk Rennicke Field relocation as school district launches $8M fundraising effort
The Mequon-Thiensville School District has launched a private $8 million fundraising campaign to relocate Rennicke Field back to the Homestead High School campus, replacing the longtime off-campus site as part of the city's broader civic campus redevelopment.

Logan High School homecoming parade brings Rangers through city streets
Logan High School’s homecoming parade made its way through La Crosse on Friday, passing Northside Elementary School and Logan Middle School.

Union Grove High School renovations near completion, bringing new science spaces, media room
Science education has been transformed at Union Grove High School following renovations funded by a $34.9 million capital improvement referendum approved by voters in November 2024.

Altoona parents petition to add two seats to school board
Parents in the School District of Altoona are petitioning for more voices on the school board. The board currently has five seats, and the parents behind the petition want seven.

Beaver Dam officers promote confidential reporting system for students
Beaver Dam school resource officers are encouraging students to use a confidential reporting system when they see or hear about concerning behavior.

DeForest to host 2026 Special Olympics Wis. Fall Games
More than 900 bocce, flag football, and softball athletes from across the state will converge on the DeForest Athletic Complex (6751 River Road, DeForest) Friday through Sunday, September 18-20, for the Special Olympics Wisconsin Fall Games.

Catalytic converter theft disrupts bus service for Oak Creek-Franklin students
The Oak Creek-Franklin School District updated families Monday morning that students who arrived at school late or were unable to find a way to school because of the bus situation, would have the tardy or absence marked as "school-excused."

De Pere school district considers April referendum
The Unified School District of De Pere will hear recommendations from the superintendent Monday night about a potential April referendum.

Waunakee Community School District celebrates opening of new middle school
The Waunakee Community School District celebrated the opening of its new middle school Sunday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community tours.

Help Raise Money for Local Music Education
A local barbershop chorus will be hosting a fundraiser to support music education.