Schools

Few details are forthcoming as to why exactly the School District of Reedsburg cancelled the first two varsity football games of the 2024 season.

And just like that, summer vacation was over.

The School District of Reedsburg starts classes for the 2024-2025 year next week. Educators and staff have already been hard at work making sure all buildings are ready for the latest crop of kids.

Sixth graders have their orientation on Aug. 29.

The School District of Reedsburg will have two referendum questions on the ballot this autumn.

Here are some answers to help you understand what’s ahead. This story also corrects some errors that appeared in last week’s story.

What will be on the ballot?

The CESA 5 Board of Control will convene Sept. 5.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 626 E. Slifer St., Portage.

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to fix previously reported inaccuracies.

Like so many others across Wisconsin, the School District of Reedsburg is suffering the consequences of State government decisions.

Except for during COVID, the Bike Shop at Pineview Elementary School has been in operation for more than 20 years. It began for kids in third grade and older, evolved into fourth grade and older and now is for fifth graders and older — primarily just to keep the number down since the basement is a rather closed area.

The spring election of 2024 was another winner for school spending issues, showing voters are willing to spend on education in their local districts.

The CESA 5 Board of Control will convene next month.

The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at Suzi’s Steakhouse in Portage.

The School District of Reedsburg wants to renovate for the future, and it’s hoping taxpayers will agree to a $14 million referendum.

During Monday night’s School Board meeting, members agreed to put capital and operational referendum questions on the Nov. 5 ballot.

The School District of Reedsburg is still offering summer food for local children.

Food is available to everyone 18 and younger.

Breakfast will be served between 7:30 and 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday, July 8 through 25, at the Reedsburg Area High School Fitness Center.