The Weekly Update

Students in grades 6-8 and English I and II will benefit from a new English Language Arts textbook designed to strengthen reading, writing, communication, and critical-thinking skills. The new textbook was approved by the West Bend School Board after a thorough review of several potential textbooks last spring.

This new textbook provides students with opportunities to:

• Engage with meaningful texts: Explore a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction.

• Strengthen writing skills: Practice writing for different purposes and audiences while receiving guidance and feedback throughout the writing process.

• Build communication and collaboration skills: Participate in discussions, presentations, and collaborative learning experiences.

• Develop independence as learners: Set learning goals and make choices in their reading and learning.

• Use a variety of learning tools: Access print and digital resources that support learning both in the classroom and beyond.

Join us for the West Bend School District 107th Annual Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting of Electors on Monday, September 28 at the Silver Lining Arts Center (auditorium) at the high schools.

Residents can begin check-in and verification of residency (please bring a state-issued ID for proof of residency) at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is held each year to inform the community of the estimated budget for the fiscal year. The final budget is presented to the West Bend School Board for approval in October.

Just as schools start up again, so do the troubling social media trends. Law enforcement have termed the latest trend “Cat in the Hat” due to the nature of the image that accompanies the post.

The post is primarily shared in short form video via services such as TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook/Instagram Reels and typically showcases a dancing Cat in the Hat with verbiage of “I’m visiting (TOWN) or (STATE) next, better be looking out.” This can sometimes be accompanied by a threat that is worded like a Dr. Seuss rhyme.

So far, these have been investigated in other parts of the state and proven to be a hoax. However, if you or your students sees something like this on social media, please report it to the school and law enforcement. Review our tip lines for specific numbers to call. The West Bend School District and West Bend Police Department will investigate fully.

West Bend East Athletics has made the difficult decision to cancel the varsity football game on Friday, September 11 due to player injuries.

The safety and well-being of the student-athletes is always the top priority. Please support the team when they get back on the field on Friday, September 18 against Kettle Moraine Lutheran.

After completely removing the old gym floor at Badger Middle School over the summer, students are now taking part in physical education activities on a brand new floor. In addition, the gym also features brand new bleachers that are more sturdy and safe.

When viewing the front of Green Tree Elementary, it looks like a new school with a completely new parking lot as well as landscaping. The full landscaping will be complete next week, however the new grass is growing quickly, as are the new trees, shrubs, and perennials.

Even though the new school year has begun, don’t miss this opportunity to see the many highlights of the 2025-2026 school year. Review Vantage Point Yearbook for the 2025-2026 school year. This yearbook came out in July and includes some of the really great achievements of students and staff of the West Bend School District. We hope you will check out Vantage Point for other news from the past school year such as construction updates, academic achievements, high school configuration recap, and more.

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

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Imagine Arts Academy's Wild Word (at Decorah)

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Futura's Spanish (at Green Tree)

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Mad Science Future Space Explorers (at McLane)

Big Brothers Big Sisters Beyond School Walls Mentoring Program

Cub Scouts Pack 3791 Registration

Cub Scouts Pack 3787 Join Night

East Dance Team Youth Dance Clinic

East Boys Junior Suns Basketball

FC Wisconsin Minis Fall Soccer Program

Learn to Skate with KMFSC

NAMI Into the Wild Class in Nature

Now Hiring Lifeguards

Savvy Cyber Families Event with "Wit for Girls"

United Way Brat Fry Fundraiser

Washington County 4-H Open House and Enrollment Night

West Boys Junior Spartans Basketball Tryouts

West Bend Swim Club Registration

YMCA Before- and After-School Program

YMCA Fall Program Guide

YMCA Strength and Conditioning

YMCA Boy Pre-Teen Program

YMCA She Pre-Teen Program

YMCA Now Hiring for Before and After School Program and Child Care Teachers

YMCA Student Checking Sweepstakes