Wisconsin Education News
September 2, 2026
A daily update of education news and events that are taking place around Wisconsin.
Nominate an Outstanding School Leader!
Nominations are now open to recognize Wisconsin’s top school leaders. Nominations are accepted from teachers, parents, principals, and community members. Principal Leadership Awards – Nomination Deadline: Oct. 2, 2026 and Associate Principal of the Year Awards – Nomination Deadline: Oct. 9, 2026. If you have questions please contact the AWSA office.
Wisconsin school nurses grapple with SNAP cuts, staffing shortages and vaccine hesitancy
It’s back-to-school for Wisconsin students — and for the hundreds of school nurses who care for them in districts all over the state.
Wisconsin Dells education fundraiser keeps breaking records
Wisconsin Dells-area business owners continue to pour more and more money into scholarships and free meals for Wisconsin Dells students.
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly visits Granite Ridge
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly stopped by Granite Ridge Elementary School in Cottage Grove to celebrate the first day of school.
Marion School District celebrates facility upgrades
Marion residents, students, and families gathered Monday with representatives from the Marion School District and Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. to cut the ribbon on additions and enhancements to Marion Elementary School and Marion High School.
'We're going to become more of a community': Algoma School District starts year with new phone policy
It was the first day of school at Algoma Middle & High School. Students were back in the halls and classrooms. But this year, they can't use their phones.
Warm welcomes on the first day of school at Lodi Primary
The Lodi Primary School had their first day of school Tuesday, and rolled out the red carpet for kids arriving for their first day of the 2026-2027 school year, including many for whom it was the first time in their lives.
Reshaping La Crosse schools: Superintendent Engel on Trane gift & what’s next
La Crosse School District Superintendent Dr. Aaron Engel stopped in the WIZM studio for The Rick Solem Show to unpack the massive 42-acre Trane property donation, breaking down how the surprise gift is reshaping long-term facility plans.
Bigger enrollment decline expected as Sun Prairie School Board approves proposed '26-'27 budget
Bracing for a sharper than expected decline in enrollment, the Sun Prairie School Board unanimously approved a proposed budget for the 2026-27 school at its Aug. 24 meeting.
MPS Invests $18 Million to Upgrade 6 Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools is pouring more than $18 million into six north side schools, refreshing aging buildings, expanding specialized programs and, in four cases, preparing schools to accommodate more students if the district moves forward with a long-discussed consolidation plan.
State superintendent visits Appleton elementary school on first day back
State Superintendent Jill Underly visited Badger Elementary School Tuesday, the first day of school, touring the school’s garden and recognizing the work of staff there.
Milwaukee Public Schools to close on September 2 due to excessive heat
Due to the excessive heat predicted for Wednesday, September 2, Milwaukee Public Schools has decided to close schools.
Athletic Training Contract Ends In Reedsville School District; Parents Tasked To Help Injured Athletes
Superintendent Michael Nate says it comes after Emplify Health by Bellin notified the district in June this year that they would not be able to fill the Athletic Training Contract.
Hot first day for Beloit area students
In Wisconsin, public schools by law cannot start school before Sept. 1 unless they request and receive a waiver from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Everyday Hero: McFarland teen promotes unity through anti-hate student group
A McFarland High School rising senior is using her experience with prejudice to promote unity and cultural understanding through a student chapter of We Are Many United Against Hate.
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