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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 Continue Free Supply Program

The New Glarus School District will continue providing school supplies to students in 2026-27, a program Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Thayer says helps reduce family costs, promotes equity and is sustained largely through donations and reused materials.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Schools Announce Back-to-School Events

New Glarus students and families will have several opportunities to visit classrooms, meet teachers and reconnect with classmates before the 2026-27 school year begins, with events scheduled Aug. 26 and Aug. 31 at all three district schools.

by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus School Board Approves Long-Term Facilities Plan

The New Glarus School Board approved an updated long-term facilities plan Monday, adopted several state-mandated policy changes, tabled a proposed board conduct policy and reviewed district progress on academics, assessments and bullying prevention.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Schools Expand Leadership Teams

The New Glarus School District is expanding its collaborative leadership model for 2026–27, adding a special education team while strengthening systems designed to improve instruction, behavior supports and long-term student success.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus School Board to Review Long-Term Facility Needs

A multimillion-dollar list of potential building repairs and upgrades, including ventilation, roofing, electrical, plumbing and technology projects, will be among the items considered when the New Glarus School Board meets Monday night.

by Todd Klassy

Glarner Community Complex Nears Final Stages

Concrete work on the plaza is complete, utilities and insulation are in place, and crews are preparing to begin drywall, ceilings and doors as the new concession building and pavilion continue taking shape in New Glarus.

by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus School Registration Deadline Is Today

Families in the New Glarus School District must complete online registration today for the 2026-27 school year. District staff are available to assist anyone who needs internet access, a device or help navigating the updated Family Access system.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus School Registration Deadline Is Aug. 3

Families in the New Glarus School District have until Monday, Aug. 3, to complete online registration for the 2026-27 school year, with district staff available to assist those who need internet access, a device or help using Family Access.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Expands Full-Day 4K Program

New Glarus expanded its 4K program to a full-day, play-based model during the 2025-26 school year while adding two literacy curricula designed to build phonemic awareness, vocabulary, comprehension and early reading skills for students.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus School Board Approves Budget Items

Board members approved budget-related items, moved transportation aid into long-term capital savings and reviewed strong senior survey results during a brief New Glarus School Board meeting that largely followed the agenda previewed ahead of time.

by Todd Klassy

Construction Continues at Glarner Community Complex

Walls are now rising on the new concession and restroom building at the Glarner Community Complex, marking another visible step forward as work continues on the next phase of the New Glarus project.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Students Top State, Global Advanced Placement Averages

New Glarus High School students earned a 93.23% pass rate on Advanced Placement exams during the 2025-26 testing season, exceeding state and global averages while several courses posted perfect passing results across 10 AP course offerings.

by Todd Klassy

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