The Weekly Update

Jackson Elementary School students were the featured guests at the groundbreaking for the new Jackson Elementary School on Monday, May 11. Several current third-grade students, who will be the first fifth-grade “graduating class” from the new school, addressed the guests and took part in shoveling dirt. Speakers included Superintendent Jen Wimmer and Jackson Principal Darci VanAdestine. The new school is set to open in August 2027.

Five support staff employees of the West Bend School District have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the West Bend School District with the 2026 Support Staff of the Year Awards. Employees eligible include aides, coordinators, custodians and maintenance workers, drivers, clerical workers, school nutrition workers, or other office staff. The 2026 winners are:

Karen Eichmann, Instructional Tech, East and West High Schools

Kristine Glisch, Office Assistant, East and West High Schools
Dawn Goralski, Instructional Tech, East and West High Schools
Abby Haug Special Education Aide, Jackson Elementary
Maija Mayer, Administrative Assistant, West High School Athletics

Read more about each of these exemplary employees in the press release.

Last week was Staff Appreciation Week at the West Bend School District and it could not have been celebrated without the Parent-Teacher Organizations at many schools and the generous donations from area businesses for prize drawings for the staff. Thank you to the PTOs for their creative ways of thanking their school staff. Additional thanks to the businesses listed below for their generous donations in recognition of our amazing staff.

Families whose children ride buses or vans may have some items at the lost and found at the Riteway terminal. To browse the current collection and retrieve any items, please visit the terminal located at 1145 Lang Street in West Bend. Pictured below is a sample of the items.

The West Bend School District has several job opportunities in summer school teaching, coaching, nutrition services, and more. Please go to our website to access the WECAN employment website. In WECAN, enter “West Bend School District” in the “Selected Employers” section.

The West Bend East and West High Schools Prom is taking place this Saturday, May 16 at the Washington County Fair Park. During the event, the East and West prom courts will be honored and the queen and king from each court will be announced.

Top Photo - East High School Prom Court

Bottom row left to right: Lucia Estrada, Chloe Loether, Ruby Kelly, Brielle Hewitt, Anita Sutton
Top row left to right: Sam Wolfe, Graham Jablonski, Cole Gaffney, Dillinger Floyd, Chase White

Bottom Photo - West High School Prom Court

Bottom row left to right: Ava Peters, Veda Cook, Kaira Suttner, Kaelyn Wimmer, Calli Cragun

Top row left to right: Theo Hughes, Ryan Steiner, Kingston Bechler, Jonah Inkmann, Max Dahlberg

Don’t let any East and West High Schools graduating seniors go empty-handed by completing a Grad Gram for all the seniors you know. Grad Grams are free, short messages to seniors; all you have to do is write a note of congratulations (this is the Grad Gram). Those notes are compiled and presented to each graduating senior on graduation day.

You can fill out an electronic form on the WBSD website or download a Grad Gram from the same webpage to hand write a note and turn it into any school or the district office. All Grad Grams are due by Friday, May 29. Click here to access the details and the forms.

The West Bend School Board held a regular meeting on Monday, May 11. The board recognized the Rolfs Educational Foundation Award and Support Staff of the Year Award winners. The board also approved the Consent Agenda with:

• Minutes of the April 27, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session

• Minutes of the May 5, 2026 Special Board Meeting

• Contracts

• Resignations

• Traffic Impact Analysis Contract: High School Campus

• Girl Scout Camp Interagency Agreement

• Out of Country Trip: French Class

• Early Onboarding of Mechanical Sub-Contractors for High School Construction

• Disbursements posted to May 1, 2026

Several reports were given, including the Curriculum Committee, Construction Report, Financial Report, and Superintendent's Report.

The board held discussions on Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) Service Agreements, Grade 6-8 English Language Arts Resource Recommendation, and Budget Development. The board voted on board officers. The officers for the next year will be:

President: Chris Zwygart

Vice President: Kelly Lang

Treasurer: Joe Pichler

Clerk: Melanie Ehrgott

The board also chose board committee and delegate assignments. The policy committee will be made up of Chris Jenkins, Joe Pichler, Chad Tamez, and Chris Zwygart. The curriculum committee will be made up of Melanie Ehrgott, June Kruger, and Kelly Lang.

If you are interested in reviewing the details of the meeting, see this tutorial on how to access the agenda with links to the supporting documents. A video of the meeting is available.

Mason Indiraraj, a senior at West High School, is the Wisconsin State Champion in Microsoft Excel, taken as part of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification program. This achievement reflects exceptional technical skill, dedication, and mastery of one of the most in‑demand tools in today’s professional world.

Mason has been invited to represent Wisconsin at the 2026 MOS U.S. National Championship in June in Nashville. He will compete against the top Microsoft Office performers around the country for scholarships, prizes, national titles, and the chance to advance to the MOS World Championship.

Isabella Totsky, a senior at West High School, was the student winner of the Downtown West Bend Association’s ArtWalk contest. Her winning piece, "The Serenity of Being", will be on banners hung around downtown West Bend.

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

General

Cub Scouts Pack 3787 Pancake Breakfast

Summer Family Nature Counseling

Summer Child Nature Counseling

Musical Masquers Summer Camp

Prom Con (sponsored by high school clubs)

MOWA Family Fun Events

MOWA Summer Youth Workshops

MOWA Teen Council

MOWA Teen Volunteering

Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Fundraiser

4H Inventors Quest Summer Camp

4H Build It Summer Camp

AFS International Exchange Program

Athletics

West Bend High Schools Track Summer Camp

West Boys Basketball Summer Camp

West Summer Volleyball Camp

West Jr. Sparties Fall Volleyball League

East Summer Volleyball Camp

Kettle Moraine Figure Skating Summer Learn How to Skate

Youth Summer Soccer Camp at Shephard of the Hills Church

Volunteer Center

Blend and Breathe Event

Planters with Purpose Event

Calling all Artists

Cooking events: Little Hands Big Rolls, Sauce Boss, Cutie Pies in the Kitchen

YMCA

Before & After School Daycare

Summer 1 & 2 Programs

Youth Performance Classes

New Street Hockey Program

Bucks Basketball Summer Camp

Wraparound Care at Silverbrook YMCA Camp

Family Minute to Win It & Pizza and Swimming

Day Camp