The Weekly Update

Moving one step closer to groundbreaking in spring 2026, the WBSD and its construction partner, Findorff, have opened construction bidding for the new Jackson Elementary School. The new school will be located on the east side of Jackson Drive north of Hickory Lane in Jackson. Some of the projects for bidding include steel structure work, concrete foundations, and brick masonry. Bidding details are included on the WBSD Referendum and Construction website.

The West Bend High Schools Student Council (STUCO) invites the community to its annual blood drive, which is one of Wisconsin's largest single day high school blood drives. Please sign up to give blood on Thursday, December 11 using the Versiti sign up website. The drive runs from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the South Gym of the high schools building.

The theme this year is "Spread Love, Donate Blood." Please spread the word and invite someone to donate!

Along with snow and cold, winter brings a variety of high school athletics. Winter sports include boys and girls basketball, bowling, hockey, skiing, and snowboarding. In addition, there is boys swim and dive and wrestling, which is a co-op East and West team for the first time. Another first-time co-op East and West team is girls gymnastics. In addition, this is the first winter season where many of the sports will be competing in the new Glacier Trails Conference. Get schedules and purchase tickets on the East Athletics website and West Athletics website.

Last call for REGISTRATION for this event! You can do your shopping while high school students babysit your young kids. The Parent Holiday Drop and Shop event on Saturday, December 6 from 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. at Green Tree Elementary School is sponsored by students from the East National Honor Society and Interact club. Purchase tickets on GoFan or scan the QR code on the image below. Registration will close tomorrow morning.

On December, 13, 2025, Santa will be at the high schools ready to hear Christmas wishes.

Breakfast with Santa is hosted by the high school culinary program, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Club, and Key Club in the East High School cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on December 13.

This event is open to all families in the community. In addition to Santa, the high school choir and orchestra will provide musical entertainment. A parent or guardian must accompany any child(ren). Tickets are $10 prior to the event at GoFan and $15 at the door.

Get your tickets now for the COLUMNS Holiday Pops Concert by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, taking place on Tuesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. right here at the West Bend High Schools Silver Lining Arts Center (auditorium). This event is a major fundraiser for post-secondary scholarships for our high school students. You can enjoy some amazing musicians playing your holiday favorites while also supporting our students.

See the image below for ticket purchasing information.

The West Bend High Schools Art Club and Clay Club have once again decorated a Christmas tree for the Zoological Society’s Magical Fantastic Forest at the Milwaukee County Zoo. The event features almost 70 trees throughout the zoo’s U.S. Bank Gathering Place that are decorated with animal-themed ornaments by youth groups. The West Bend High Schools tree features an owl at the top and ornaments of red paper foxes.

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

Athletics

West Bend Swim Club

West Bend Schools Ski and Snowboard Club Registration

West Bend Lightning 10U Softball

Other

Free Parent and Family Support Groups from Charlie Health

Optimist Club Visual Arts Competition 2026

COLUMNS Holiday Pops Concert

West Bend Lego Show

City of West Bend Hiring Lifeguards

Never Too Old Die Cast and Collectibles Swap

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowling Event

YMCA

Christmas at the Y

School's Out Family Fun Events

Free Swim Lessons at YMCA

4K Jobs Available

Winter 1 & 2 Program Booklet

Strength and Conditioning for Kids Class