The Weekly Update
April 15, 2026
Donate Life Flag-Raising Event
Join students, staff, and special guests at a Donate Life flag-raising ceremony and moment of silence to honor organ donation and the need for registered donors on Friday, April 17 at 8:30 a.m. at the West Bend High Schools auditorium. Mike Crowley of the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin will be the keynote speaker.
The West Bend High Schools are among dozens of organizations nationwide hosting an event during National Donate Life Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation and honoring donors. Please park and check in (ID required) at the East entrance on River Road. Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. so the program can begin at 8:45 a.m.
Any donor, family members of donors, and organ recipients who plan to be in attendance should reach out to Kara Petzold (kpetzold@wbsd-schools.org) to be added to the list of honorees.
Eat Amazing Soups to Show Support for Innovative Learning
The 8th Annual Autism Awareness Soup Night on Monday, April 27 at the West Bend East cafeteria from 4 to 6 p.m. will raise additional funds to support innovative learning opportunities and experiences for students receiving special education services. At the event, all you have to do is purchase a bowl made by high school and middle school students and choose from delicious soups made by 20 area restaurants.
Site Work at New Jackson Elementary School Underway
West Bend School District construction partners are getting the new Jackson Elementary site ready for building, including demolition of existing site utilities and the installation of the new sanitary sewer and water main. Concrete installation is planned to begin near the end of April, which will be part of the site’s transformation to above ground activities. Check out the latest construction update on Jackson Elementary.
Smaller Projects Are Taking Place at Several Schools
Smaller construction projects at McLane, Green Tree, Badger, and Silverbrook are taking place now, in the summer, and into the 2026-2027 school year. In fact, at Badger, the gymnasium is going to look different with new bleachers and wood flooring being installed this summer. Check out the construction update on these smaller projects.
Prestigious Honor for Two WBHS Band Students
Two West Bend High Schools band students have been chosen for the Wisconsin State Honors Music Project, a prestigious, nationally-recognized program organized by the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) and an event for the state's most talented young musicians to perform in advanced ensembles under the direction of world-class conductors.
Congratulations to Izzy Fink (junior hornist) and Riley Tanner (junior percussionist) for being accepted to be a part of the program. This summer Izzy and Riley will participate in a comprehensive music camp and they will then perform at the Overture Center in Madison as part of the Wisconsin State Music Education Convention in the fall.
