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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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School Consolidation Bills Spark Local Concern in New Glarus

As Wisconsin lawmakers push consolidation incentives for shrinking rural schools, New Glarus leaders are wary. Despite statewide enrollment declines, the district’s strong performance raises questions about whether the plan fits locally.

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by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus Students Combine Coding and Cooperation in LEGO Robotics Season

New Glarus students are headed back to competition later this month after earning teamwork awards at a regional FIRST LEGO League event, with two local teams advancing to sectionals following strong performances in robotics and research.

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by Todd Klassy, Staff
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Winter Break Begins December 23 for New Glarus Students

The New Glarus School District will soon pause for winter vacation, giving students and staff a well-earned break heading into the holidays.

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by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus School Board Approves Strategic Plan, Van Purchases

The New Glarus School Board approved all agenda items during its final regular meeting of the year Monday night at the New Glarus High School, advancing long-range planning, transportation upgrades, student opportunities, and district operations.

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by Todd Klassy, Staff
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New Glarus School Board to Review Strategic Plan, Van Purchases on Dec 15th

The New Glarus School Board meets Monday, Dec. 15, with an agenda featuring student presentations, committee updates, routine business, and action items that will help guide planning for future school years.

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by Todd Klassy, Staff
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New Glarus’ Owen Palmer Earns Prestigious American FFA Degree

New Glarus FFA member Owen Palmer received the American FFA Degree in Indianapolis, a national honor awarded to fewer than 1 percent of FFA members across the country.

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by Todd Klassy, Staff
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Meet the Four-Legged Heroes Changing New Glarus Classrooms

New Glarus therapy dogs Bruce, Gus and Moe are helping students feel calmer, more connected and more confident at school.

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4 Min
by Todd Klassy, Staff
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Serving Up Smiles: The People Who Feed New Glarus Students Every Day

New Glarus food service workers serve nearly 140,000 meals a year while helping make school cafeterias welcoming places for students.

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2 Min
by Todd Klassy, Staff
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New Glarus Reflects Trends Toward Restricting Cell Phones in School

New Glarus schools already limit student phone use during class as Wisconsin districts and lawmakers consider tighter statewide rules.

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by Todd Klassy, Staff
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New Glarus Reflects Statewide Trends Toward Restricting Cell Phones in School

Across Wisconsin, schools are tightening student cell phone rules, and New Glarus already limits classroom use while allowing middle and high school students to use phones during lunch under current district practices and teacher direction.

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2 Min
by Todd Klassy

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