The West Bend School District is exploring what's best for our high school students—now and in the future—and we need your input.

Since 1970, our community has been home to East and West High Schools on a shared campus, currently serving 1,818 students. However, enrollment projections show our student population may decline to around 1,500 by 2029-2030, and possibly 1,200 by 2037-2038. Like many communities across the state, we're seeing fewer births which directly impacts enrollment.

These trends have led us to ask an important question: What high school configuration model will best serve our students, staff, and community in the years ahead? We want to hear from you as we work to capture various perspectives on whether the school district has one or two high schools in the future. Here's how you can share your thoughts:

• Save the dates and times! We will hold community meetings on:

  • Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6 p.m., West High School Cafeteria 

  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6 p.m., West High School Cafeteria 

Attend a focus group by invitation. Focus groups will be utilized for students at the High Schools as well as Badger.

Please complete a survey regarding this issue: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/975J33M. 

Get many more details from presentations to the board and related information. See the webpage.