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School news and updates from the New Glarus School District, covering students, staff, programs, activities, and decisions that affect local schools and families in the New Glarus community.

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New Glarus Schools Host Family STEAM Night

Science, art, math and hands-on learning come together Feb. 25 at the middle school MPR for an evening of free activities designed for local families and students in grades 4K through sixth.

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2 Min
By: Todd Klassy, AI
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New Glarus School District Carries $32,000 in Unpaid Lunch Balances

The superintendent says the district will never deny a student a meal as unpaid balances have increased since the end of the universal free lunch program, with community donations helping offset the district’s food service deficit.

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2 Min
By: Todd Klassy, AI
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Curiosity Meets Competition on the New Glarus Math Team

From brain teasers to statewide competition success, the New Glarus High School Math Team turns curiosity, collaboration, and perseverance into standout performances that prove problem-solving can be both rigorous and fun.

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4 Min
By: Todd Klassy, AI
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What Do Math Competition Questions Look Like?

Try solving these sample questions the Math Team faces in competition.

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1 Min
By: AI
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New Glarus Schools Discusses Effects of Increased Screen Time

New Glarus School District hosts evening community discussions on The Anxious Generation, focusing on youth mental health, screen time and family support.

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2 Min
By: Todd Klassy, AI
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New Glarus School Board Reviews Peer Tutoring Program, Facilities Study

Board members heard student-led updates on the peer tutoring center, reviewed a districtwide facilities assessment, discussed early budget assumptions, approved hires, and received an update on the new bus shelter.

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2 Min
By: Todd Klassy, AI
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How New Glarus Teaches Financial Literacy — And Why it Matters

As Wisconsin Act 60 makes financial literacy a graduation requirement statewide, New Glarus schools are already ahead of the curve.

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4 Min
By: Todd Klassy, AI
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New Glarus FFA Members Excel at District Event

New Glarus High School and Middle School students earned top finishes in public speaking and leadership events at the District 13 Leadership Development Event in Belleville.

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2 Min
By: Todd Klassy, AI
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Fran Zimmerman: A Lifetime of Teaching in New Glarus

From a one-room schoolhouse in 1955 to substitute teaching at age 90, Fran Zimmerman’s classroom legacy spans generations. And it still grows.

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6 Min
By: Todd Klassy, AI
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New Glarus Students Earn Top Finishes at SkillsUSA Regional Event

Seventeen New Glarus students competed at a regional SkillsUSA event at UW–Platteville, earning multiple podium finishes and showcasing career-ready skills.

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4 Min
By: Todd Klassy, AI
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New Glarus High School Earns Gold AP Honor Roll

New Glarus High School received Gold recognition on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll for strong student participation and performance.

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1 Min
By: Todd Klassy, AI
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New Glarus Schools Outline Strategic Goals, Progress

District leaders shared academic results, staff priorities, facility updates and equity efforts as part of a strategic goals presentation to the New Glarus School Board.

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4 Min
By: Todd Klassy, AI

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