The Weekly Update

On March 9, Superintendent Jen Wimmer presented to the West Bend School Board a synthesis and analysis of the feedback received through the engagement process on the high schools configuration. Review the video and slides of the presentation on the website. The board will continue its review of feedback and could take action on this item as early as the March 23 meeting.

Enrollment opened for summer school for (current) grades 8-12 and any student who received a summer school recommendation letter. Enrollment is completed in Skyward.

The West Bend School District summer school program is open to all students who are residents of the West Bend School District attendance area and those currently attending via open enrollment. This includes students who attend a parochial or home school but live in the attendance area.

Enrollment will open on Monday, March 16 for grades 4K - 7. Go to the Course Guides on the website to see the classes available and much more.

The West Bend High Schools fieldhouse and West cafeteria will host the 4th Annual All Around the Bend Business Showcase on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, public event features more than 100 local businesses sharing information about their products, services, and career and volunteer opportunities.

It will also feature raffles and giveaways, live performances by local school groups, a kids play zone, and the return of the Taste of the Showcase, where attendees can sample food from local restaurants with 50 percent of proceeds benefiting the COLUMNS Scholarship Foundation (which provides scholarships to East and West graduates).

This event is a great opportunity for students, families, and our community to explore local career paths, connect with community resources, and learn more about the businesses and people that help make West Bend thrive. For more information, visit the Chamber website or contact the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce at (262) 338-2666.

All interested parties are welcome to preview and provide feedback on two potential primary resources for grades 6-10 for English Language Arts:

• HMH Into Literature

• Savvas My Perspectives

Review is available at two locations:

WBSD Education Service Center, 735 S. Main St., West Bend

March 18 - April 1 (weekdays)

Conference Room #202

8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar St. West Bend

March 18 - April 1 (regular library hours)

Materials will be displayed and available on the 2nd floor. Please check in with the 2nd-floor Circulation Desk.

If you would like to make an appointment for an alternate time, please contact Curriculum and Instruction Administrative Assistant Ashley Roos at 262-335-5408 or aroos@wbsd-schools.org.

The West Bend School Board held a regular meeting on March 9. The board approved the consent agenda with:

• Minutes of the February 23, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

• Contracts

• Resignations

• Retirements

• Medicaid Processing Service Agreement

• Traffic Impact Analysis Contract: Green Tree

• Capital Maintenance Projects

• West Bend Youth Football Organization Donation

• Technology Projects

• Early College Credit Program (ECCP) Course Requests

• Start College Now (SCN) Course Requests

• Disbursements posted to February 27, 2026

Three reports were given: construction, financial, and Superintendent's. Finally, the board held a discussion and heard a presentation from Superintendent Wimmer on the feedback received from the high schools configuration engagement.

There are various events and activities available on the WBSD’s Community Bulletin Board!

General

Rock 'n Jazz Fest X

High School Fundraisers at Local Restaurants

All Around the Bend Business Showcase by West Bend Chamber

Boys and Girls Club Teen Lock-In

Prom Con (sponsored by high school clubs)

MOWA Family Fun Events

MOWA Summer Youth Workshops

MOWA Spring Break Week

MOWA Teen Art Meetup

Riveredge Family Events and Maple Sugarin'

Athletics

West Bend Little League

West Volleyball Camp

Boys & Girls Club Grades 3-4 and 5-6 Volleyball

East Dance Open Gyms

East Dance Tryouts

Jackson Youth Summer Baseball and Softball

Kettle Moraine Figure Skating Club Learn to Skate

Warriors Rugby for Grades 5-8

Allenton Youth Softball and Baseball

Volunteer Center

Celebrate the Champions Event

Springtime Spreads

Camp Superhero Leaders and Campers

Partner in Kindness Events

YMCA

Before & After School Daycare

Spring Programs

New Street Hockey Program

Free Community Swim

Splash and Dash Fundraiser

Hiring Camp Counselors