The division for school athletic programs, that are part of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), will be determined using a points-based system beginning in the 2024-25 school year. The “competitive balance plan” was recently approved at the WIAA’s annual meeting to make state tournaments more competitive. It promotes teams that consistently achieve postseason success to [...]
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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
Second Busing Deadline on Monday
May 11, 2023
A list of students’ names, grades and addresses who are eligible for district transportation is due to the school boards in your attendance area by this Monday, May 15. School boards can extend the deadline at their discretion so be sure to check with them on their expectations. To account for future enrollees, WCRIS recommends including [...]
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Teacher Earns Governor’s Award
May 04, 2023
Brenda Mears from Fox Valley Lutheran High School recently met Governor Tony Evers while receiving the 2022 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award during a ceremony at the State Capitol. She was one of nine recipients who were selected for their efforts in helping Wisconsinites build financial literacy skills. Congratulations, Brenda! Check out photos of the event.
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WCRIS Greets New Jets
May 04, 2023
WCRIS staff welcomed the U.S. military’s new F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Madison last week. WCRIS Project Manager Abbie Pavela’s husband, Joe, was one of four pilots to fly the jets across the U.S. for their long-anticipated arrival in Wisconsin. Madison’s 115th Fighter Wing is the second Air [...]
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Don’t Forget: May 15 Busing Deadline
April 27, 2023
A list of students’ names, grades and addresses who are eligible for district transportation is due to the school boards in your attendance area by May 15. The requirement helps districts budget and plan for next school year, not exclude future students. WCRIS recommends writing at the end of this list, “Any student who applies for [...]
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Next Week: Severe Weather Awareness
April 13, 2023
April 17-21 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Be prepared for statewide tornado drills at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. Use next week to practice your preparedness plan at your school and educate students about severe weather in Wisconsin. Recommend that families do the same during the evening drill. [...]
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Second Busing Deadline Upcoming
April 13, 2023
Now that you’ve submitted your school’s attendance area, a list of students who are eligible for and need transportation next year is due to school boards by May 15. But school boards can extend the deadline at their discretion. WCRIS recommends you check with them to make sure you’re aware of their deadlines. The list must [...]
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Attendance Areas Due in Three Days
March 30, 2023
Schools’ proposed attendance areas are due to the affected school boards by this Saturday, April 1. Missing the deadline could result in students not being transported by the district to your school in the 2023-24 school year. Find more information here. Contact WCRIS with questions.
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First Busing Deadline in 10 Days
March 23, 2023
Schools must submit their proposed attendance area to the affected school boards by April 1 (which is a Saturday). Missing the deadline could result in students not being transported by the district to your school in the 2023-24 school year. School boards may require a specific format for your submissions, but most principals use online maps to [...]
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Deadlines Forecast: Busing; Tax Deduction
March 16, 2023
Busing Schools must submit their proposed attendance area for the 2023-24 school year to the affected school boards by April 1. Principals commonly use online maps to draw the boundaries of their attendance area. Then, a list of students needing transportation for the 2023-24 school year is due to the affected school boards by May 15. If you have [...]
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