Former MMSD superintendent dies at 72
A former four-year Madison Metropolitan School District superintendent died on his 72nd birthday Tuesday. Daniel Nerad served as School Superintendent for MMSD from 2008 until 2012, according to his obituary. Before that, he was a superintendent in Green Bay for seven years. He also worked in Birmingham, Michigan after MMSD.

WUSD Athletic Dept. Gives the Gift of Hope: A Playhouse Dream Comes True
In a display of community support and generosity, the Whitewater Unified School District Athletic Department has made a donation to the Wisconsin Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Wisconsin student journalists might be able to write more controversial news topics soon
In Wisconsin, schools have the final say about what student journalists can publish. If passed, a new bill would give student journalists from grade school six through 12 and college students the right to determine the content they report and how it’s reported.

WIAA State lacrosse championships to be played in Sun Prairie
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and the Sun Prairie School District have agreed to conduct the first three years of the State Boys and Girls Lacrosse Championship Finals at Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium at Ashley Field in Sun Prairie, Wis.

Webster looks to save their school history
While the Webster School District has a motto of “The Future Begins Here,” they are also making an effort to preserve the districts’ past, while also recognizing a variety of achievements, in real time.

Howard-Suamico schools net grant to build new tennis courts
New tennis courts are serving up excitement in the village of Howard. The Howard-Suamico School District received a $40,000 grant from the U.S. Tennis Association to build tennis courts at Bay View Middle School.

Blackhawk helicopter lands at Chippewa Falls Senior High School
A Blackhawk helicopter landed in the practice field of the Chippewa Falls Senior High School on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Eleven photos of the Union Grove HS agriculture program
A student weighs an egg as part of an egg dissection at Union Grove High School, 3433 S. Colony Ave. The egg dissection occurred in the Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources building, where lessons depend on the day.

Class of 1973 donates $1,100 to help PHS students
The Portage High School class of 1973 has donated $1,100 to the school to help students facing financial difficulties on Nov. 30.

Assembly speaker says end of Act 10 will bankrupt schools
State law that limits how public unions can negotiate contracts has saved taxpayers billions of dollars, says the speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly. And after a lawsuit filed Thursday, Rep. Robin Vos cautions changing it 12 years later could cause bankruptcy in schools and governments.

DeForest schools receive annual DPI Report Cards
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently published school and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year.

How Sun Prairie schools fared on 2022-23 DPI Report Cards
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has published school and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year.

Waunakee schools receive annual DPI Report Cards
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently published school and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year.

Schoolboard postpones capital projects discussion to December
Discussion of further capital improvement projects to the North Crawford building and grounds was postponed to the board’s December 20 meeting. 

Cadott School Board - Changes to policies reflect what district expects
No policy ever stays the same and the Cadott School Board is updating theirs to reflect that. The board went over the policies Nov. 13, in a first reading.

Have Your Say: Join The Conversation At Spooner Area School District's Community Engagement Session With WI DPI
The Wisconsin Department of Instruction (WI DPI) is interested to hear from you as they work on their strategic planning. You are invited to share your perspectives on the department's mission, vision, values and priorities. Spooner Area School District will be hosting them for a Community Engagement Session event on Tuesday, December 5 from 5-6:30pm in the High School Choir room.

First community survey meeting held District asking residents to consider a referendum for facility needs
The Fennimore Community School District held the first of two information meetings to discuss the recently distributed community survey on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Mosinee School Board rejects gender-inclusive policy language
The Mosinee School District will not adopt an educational consultant’s suggestion to adopt inclusive gender identity-related language in its board policy after a vote last month.

Washington Elementary Named to Best Elementary Schools List
U.S. News & World Report has named Washington Elementary to its list of the 2024 Best Elementary Schools across the United States.