The DPI and CESA 6 are opening applications for another statewide pool for the remaining dollars from the pandemic’s second-round of Emergency Assistance for Non-public Schools (ARP EANS). The application process begins on April 15 and will be similar to previous pool applications. But there are a few key restrictions, according to the DPI: Requests [...]
Read More
Current Events
A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
83 Results found for category: Updates
Job Opening: Headmaster at St. John Paul II Classical School and Chesterton Academy
March 07, 2024
WCRIS member Saint John Paul II Classical School and Chesterton Academy is hiring! See an excerpt of the job posting below: Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) is looking for a Headmaster for St. John Paul II Classical School and Chesterton Academy in Green Bay, Wis. The Headmaster is the spiritual, educational and administrative leader of the [...]
Read More
Job Openings: Teaching Positions at Ozaukee Christian School
February 29, 2024
WCRIS member Ozaukee Christian School is hiring! See details below: Ozaukee Christian School is looking to fill the following positions for the 2024-25 school year: Fourth grade classroom teacher (full-time); Fifth grade classroom teacher (full-time); Middle school ELA teacher (part-time); K-8 music teacher (part-time). Ozaukee Christian School is a non-denominational school located in West Bend, Wis., serving [...]
Read More
There’s So Much to Celebrate
February 01, 2024
There’s always a reason to celebrate our schools, but the impact of private education and parental choice is nationally recognized each January and February. This week is National Catholic Schools Week, and the governor also proclaimed it Catholic Schools Week in Wisconsin. Last week was National Lutheran Schools Week and also National School Choice Week. (If we’re missing any other [...]
Read More
Chess Competition Looking for Participants
February 01, 2024
If your school has a chess team or club – or students who just like chess – the 2024 Wisconsin State Scholastic Chess Championship is calling for chess players in grades K-12. Students can compete on teams or individually. The event will be held March 23-24 at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. Go here for [...]
Read More
New Parent Packet for the K-12 Tuition Tax Deduction
January 25, 2024
Did you know Wisconsin is one of only four states that have a state tax deduction for private K-12 school tuition? Because of WCRIS’ advocacy, private-school-tuition-paying parents and guardians have had the opportunity to reduce their tax liability for almost a decade. To help our schools spread the word to families, WCRIS has published a [...]
Read More
ICYMI: New FAFSA Form Released
January 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) has been teasing a new form for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for months. But according to the DPI, it’s now officially ready and available online. Some experts are calling this the biggest overhaul of the application since the Reagan administration, featuring significantly less questions, adjusted formulas and more. [...]
Read More
Snow Days: Reminder of Students’ Transportation Rights
January 11, 2024
In light of the winter weather that’s impacting much of the state this week, click here for a reminder of public school districts’ transportation requirements. If your district is calling for a “virtual instruction day” due to winter weather (or other circumstances), it still must transport eligible private school students if your school is in-session that day.
Read More
We’re Thankful for YOU!
November 21, 2023
WCRIS is grateful for all you do for your students, staff and community. We hope you take the holiday to enjoy well-deserved rest and relaxation. Happy Thanksgiving! The WCRIS staff will be spending Thanksgiving with their families from Wednesday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 24. We look forward to returning to the office to serve [...]
Read More
WCRIS School Gets Lawmaker Shoutout
October 26, 2023
Rep. Todd Novak thanked WCRIS member Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School in Spring Green for touring the Capitol last week. He gave the school a shoutout and posted a picture of the group in his e-newsletter. Take a look here. Guided tours at the Capitol are free, and reservations for groups less than 10 aren’t needed. Let WCRIS [...]
Read More