Wisconsin Education News

September 28, 2026

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

See You Next Week in Lake Geneva
It is not too late to join your elementary colleagues at the Grand Geneva Resort from October 7–9, 2026, for the 2026 Elementary Principals’ Convention. Register today!

Community honors Adam Massman during first home game since his death
More than a month after losing one of their own, the Alma Center football team stepped onto their home field for the first time this season. Seventeen-year-old Adam Massman died after he was hurt during the team’s first game of the season in August.

Baraboo's superintendent shares the community ties to homecoming
Superintendent Stephen Considine talked about the community ties to the district wide homecoming celebrations.

Bonduel schools report vandalism by outsiders ahead of homecoming festivities
Days before Bonduel’s Homecoming festivities were set to begin, the School District of Bonduel said the school was targeted by people from outside the community in a string of vandalism and disruptive acts that went beyond toilet papering.

MPS Hosts Second Great Schools Committee Meeting Monday
Milwaukee Public Schools will host the second meeting of the Great Schools Committee Monday.

Truancy rules face a vote at Appleton school board meeting
The Appleton Area School Board could vote Monday, Sept. 28, on an updated attendance policy aimed at keeping students in class.

Classes resume at Oshkosh North after gun found in school
Classes resume Monday for students at Oshkosh North High School following last week’s discovery of a loaded gun in a student’s backpack.

Marinette School District to host referendum info sessions
The Marinette School District (MSD) will host a series of community meetings to provide residents with information about the proposed facilities referendum on the ballot this November.

AHS music department earns accreditation
The Antigo High School Music Department recently received WSMA (Wisconsin School Music Association) accreditation.

Appleton taxpayers soon could see cost of school vouchers on tax bills
Should Appleton property tax bills itemize the amount of money that the Appleton Area School District levies for private school vouchers?

State superintendent calls for more Wisconsin school funding
State Superintendent Jill Underly called Thursday for changes to how Wisconsin funds public schools, saying the current formula has forced most districts to seek voter approval for additional money.