Wisconsin Education News

September 18, 2026

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

Middleton-Cross Plains voters to decide school referendum Nov. 3
The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is proposing a four-year operational budget increase that school officials say is critical to maintaining current programs and services. The referendum will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Luxemburg-Casco School District looks to renew operational referendum with vote added to November ballot
Luxemburg School District leaders say the operational referendum would help the district increase spending by $1.8 million each year until the 2029-30 school year.


Horizon High School hosting fundraising event
It’s a small, nonprofit sober recovery high school that supports students navigating substance abuse and mental health challenges.

Cashton's proposed referendum aims to bring stability to the district’s budget
The Cashton School District is asking voters to approve an operating referendum this November as district leaders look to stabilize the budget amid rising costs and limited revenue growth.

SASD’s Alyssa Boutelle Named Wisconsin Social Worker of the Year
A faculty member in the Sheboygan Area School District has been given a major honor.

Beloit School Board approves employee pay increases
The School District of Beloit Board of Education on Tuesday unanimously approved 2.63% raises for both members of the Beloit Education Association as well as employees not covered by the BEA union.

South Beloit students now can directly earn University of Illinois credits
Twelve South Beloit High School students next semester will take part in what appears to be the first deep dive by a major four-year university into allowing high school students to directly earn college credits.

School Districts Adjust Communication Protocols Under Act 89
Going into the new school year, Door County school districts, like schools throughout the state, evaluated protocols and set expectations for communication between students, families and staff following the passage of Wisconsin Act 89.

Carl Traeger Elementary adds accessible playground, four classrooms in Oshkosh upgrades
Students at Carl Traeger Elementary School will have more room to learn and a new place to play with the addition of a new playground and four new classrooms.

September proclaimed as College Savings Month across Wisconsin
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) have proclaimed September as College Savings Month across Wisconsin. The proclamation encourages students and families throughout the state to start or continue saving for higher education and career training through the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program, which features both the direct-sold Edvest 529 plan and the advisor-sold Tomorrow’s Scholar plan.