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The Center Square

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Small Wisconsin school district to dissolve after voters reject referendum

(The Center Square) – The Hustisford School District, in eastern Wisconsin, is going away. Wisconsin’s School District Boundary Appeal Board on voted to dissolve the district. It is the first time since 1990 board agreed to close a school district. Hustisford has just 238 students in the entire district and has been losing students for years. The school district asked voters for a $4 million referendum in April, but it failed. Quickly after the election, Hustisford Schools then began the process of shutting down. The vote was the final step. Wisconsin's state superintendent blamed a lack of money, and how the entire state of Wisconsin pays for schools for the shutdown. "The Hustisford School District is a casualty of decades of an antiquated, broken school funding formula that has failed to keep pace with the costs of educating our children," State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly said in a statement. But Hustisford Schools were spending about the state's average per student. Budget numbers show Hustisford's budget was more than $6 million per year and show that the school spends about $22,000 per student. That's more than Wisconsin's state average of nearly $18,000 per student. Hustisford is in rural Dodge County, and

Hustisford, WI · 2d

WFRV Local 5

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Another state record in sight for RB Kingston Allen

(WFRV) — Notre Dame Academy running back Kingston Allen is closing in on another Wisconsin state high school football record. The Tritons’ running back and Wisconsin football commit could break two state rushing records next Friday, one of which he already owns, when NDA meets Union Grove in the WIAA D2 state semifinals. Allen is […]

Wisconsin · 1d

TMJ4 News

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Football Frenzy: WIAA playoffs reach Level 3

The road to Madison is getting shorter. The WIAA high school football playoffs continue Friday, Nov. 6, with Level 3 games across Wisconsin.

Wisconsin · 2d

News8000com WKBT News 8

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Western Wisconsin school districts face budget gaps after voters reject funding referendums

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) — Voters in several local school districts rejected requests for more funding Tuesday, leaving districts with budget problems to solve.

Black River Falls, WI · 3d

FOX2548 & WIProud

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Election and referendum reactions from local school districts

WESTERN WISCONSIN (WLAX/WEUX) – Results from Tuesday’s election showed that voters rejected 34 Wisconsin School Referendums and approved 45. Among the celebratory districts is Winter. Their doors will now remain open after taxpayers voted to approve an additional $1.5 million dollars for each of the next 4 years beginning next school year. This was their […]

Black River Falls, WI · 12h

CBS 58

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WIAA football playoffs: Level 3 scores, sectional champions and highlights from Friday night

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The field of Wisconsin high school football teams still chasing a trip to Camp Randall was cut in half again Friday night as the WIAA playoffs reached Level 3. Twenty-seven of the 28 Division 1-7 sectional finals were played Friday, with the winners advancing to...

Wisconsin · 2d

WFRV Local 5

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HS FOOTBALL: Sectional Championships

(WFRV) – High school football across Northeast Wisconsin is reaching the home stretch, as sectional champions were crowned and punched their tickets to the WIAA state semifinals. SCORES: D1 D2 D3 D4 D6 D7 To watch highlights, click the video above.

Wisconsin · 2d

WSAW

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Stanley-Boyd volleyball takes runner-up at state, Luther Prep takes title in five sets

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WSAW) - The Stanley-Boyd Orioles end the season as state runners-up. Stanley-Boyd lost to Luther Prep 3-2 (18-25, 25- 23, 21-25, 25-18, 15-12) in the D3 state volleyball championship. The top-seeded Orioles won the first set before #3 Prep rallied to win the second. Stanley-Boyd won the...

Stanley, WI · 1d

waupacanow.com

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Enrollment declines slightly for district

WAUPACA – Wisconsin is continuing to see a decline in enrollment in public school districts across the state, with school budgets tightening and student support needs remaining high. According to a March 2026 Wisconsin Public Radio report, over 90% of counties saw a decline in district enrollments, which added...

Waupaca, WI · 21h

FOX6Now.com Milwaukee

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High School Blitz: Level 3 playoffs (Nov. 6, 2026)

It is the Level 3 playoffs of the 2026 Wisconsin high school football season. The FOX6 High School Blitz Game of the Week was West Bend West vs. Union Grove.

Wisconsin · 1d

Tuscaloosa Thread

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Tonja Johnson Leaves University of Alabama System to Lead Wisconsin’s Universities

A Butler native who has spent the last seven years helping run the University of Alabama System will take over the Universities of Wisconsin in January.

Wisconsin · 1d

NBC26

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Friday Night Blitz: 7 teams from Northeast Wisconsin advance to Level 4

West De Pere, Bay Port, Notre Dame, Freedom, Little Chute, Bonduel and Hilbert all moved one step closer to Camp Randall with victories on Friday night in Level 3. Phantoms will play Racine Case at Sun Praire East high school. Bay Port 28, Waunakee 21, F/OT. Pirates will play Hamilton...

Wisconsin · 2d

gopresstimes.com

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New grant funds financial literacy in Northeast Wisconsin schools

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Cooperative Educational Service Agency 7 (CESA 7) recently received a Financial Literacy Innovation Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). This grant, totaling to $22,500, will be used to fund financial education through 2027 in the De Pere, Algoma, Denmark, Kewaunee, Kohler, Luxemburg-Casco, Mishicot,...

Sturgeon Bay, WI · 21h

WFRV Local 5

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Packers host state’s first high school girls’ flag football tournament

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A chance to bring home some hardware for six Wisconsin schools, and in partnership with the Packers, Titletown was the host of the first-ever state high school girls’ flag football tournament. And for many, Saturday’s tournament was a big step in the right direction. “[The tournament is] getting us one […]

Green Bay, WI · 1d

KAAL-TV

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Caledonia Repeats as Section Champions in Football

(ABC 6 News) — High School football highlights from the Section 1AA Championship. Dover-Eyota would fail to get any offense going, as the Warriors would earn the shutout win to head back to State.

Caledonia, MN · 2d

FOX2548 & WIProud

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Local school districts weigh in on school funding outcomes

WINTER, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX)- Local school districts are weighing in on the current state of school funding following Tuesdays’ election. We previously shared voters rejected 34 Wisconsin school referendums and approved 45. The Winter School District is celebrating. Their doors will now remain open. Their operational referendum passed. Taxpayers voting to approve an additional $1.5 […]

Wisconsin · 2d

News8000com WKBT News 8

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Warriors are state bound after 32-0 win over Dover-Eyota

he Caledonia Warriors are headed back to the state tournament after shutting out the Dover-Eyota Eagles 32-0 in the 1AA Section Final at Paul Giel Stadium in Winona, Minnesota.

Caledonia, MN · 2d

vernonreporter.com

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‘We will not let them down’: De Soto leaders pledge wise use of referendum funds

DE SOTO, Wis. – De Soto Area school officials are taking a breather after the district’s fourth attempt at an operating referendum in three years was approved by voters. School board President Holly Nickelatti said she is “incredibly grateful” for the trust the community placed in the district when voters approved the $3.6 million operating referendum on Nov. 3.

De Soto, WI · 2d

News8000com WKBT News 8

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Western Technical College misses out on child care grant for student parents

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- A grant rejection is leaving Western Technical College student parents without a potential source of childcare support — and some campus advocates say the loss could disrupt students’ plans to work and continue their education.

La Crosse, WI · 3d

951thebull.com

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Sumner-Fredericksburg, Postville Among Six Iowa Schools Not Playing Varsity Girls Basketball in ’26-27

Six high schools have informed the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union that they will not field a girls varsity basketball team for the 2026-2027 season. The schools listed include Central City, Postville, Starmont, Vinton-Shellsburg, West Central, and Sumner-Fredericksburg. It will be the second straight season without a team for...

Postville, IA · 4d