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09/30/2026

Do you know a deserving teacher or team of educators that you'd like to nominate? Nominations are now open for the Golden Apple Awards! 🍏

All nominations are due no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Nominate an exemplary Green Bay Area Public Schools teacher here: https://bit.ly/4mPGaVJ

09/29/2026

Several Northeast Wisconsin school districts join the Green Bay Area Public School District in asking voters to consider a referendum this November. After 30+ years of revenue limits, and 17 years of revenue increases that have not kept up with inflation, school districts are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain school facilities and keep schools operating without the support of their community.

This article explains the financial pressures faced by school districts and why they continue to turn to referendums to ensure students have safe schools and what they need to be successful and contributing adults upon graduation.

➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4xSS5HJ

In an election year, some voters want to see a new Legislature tackle school funding as Wisconsin schools face rising costs and tight revenue limits.

09/25/2026

🍁 Check out this "Week in Pictures" video which has photos from the following schools 📷 Aldo, Baird, Beaumont, Danz, Eisenhower, Fort Howard, Howe, King, Lincoln, McAuliffe, Nicolet, Red Smith, Starr, Webster, Franklin, Washington, Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation, Dr. Rosa Minoka-Hill School, Preble, and Southwest.

09/25/2026

On November 3, 2026, voters will be asked to consider a four-year, non-recurring operational referendum. The proposal comes after years of difficult budget decisions, cost-saving measures, and operational efficiencies implemented by Green Bay Area Public School District administration and the Board of Education to address ongoing financial pressures.

In this short video, Superintendent Michael Hernandez and Chief Financial Officer Angie Roble explain the factors contributing to the District's budget challenges and the steps taken to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

➡️ Learn more about the facts and financial realities facing our District at gbaps.org/2026referendum.

09/24/2026

Did you know you can track your student's attendance using the Infinite Campus Parent mobile app?
The app provides real-time updates on absences and tardies, and parents can even submit absence requests directly through the app instead of calling the school office.

⬇️ Setting Up and Logging In
Download Campus Parent from the app store:
🍏 Apple App Store: https://apple.co/3Uwcch7 or
📱 Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/4hi0xLq
Open the app and search for your school district name and state.
Log in using the username and password provided by your school district.
Enable push notifications to receive instant alerts when an attendance change or absence is recorded.

🗓️ Viewing Attendance
Tap the menu icon and select Attendance or Calendar.
View daily or period-by-period breakdown of classes.
Tap specific dates marked with indicators to see if an absence or tardy was excused or unexcused.
Switch between multiple students in the household using the profile menu in the upper corner. directly to the school attendance office for review.

✅ Submitting an Absence Request
Go to the More menu tab in the app.
Select Absence Requests.
Choose the student, select the absence type (full day, arriving late, leaving early), and enter the dates.
Add comments with the reason for the absence and submit it directly to the school attendance office for review.

09/23/2026

The 2026 Operational Referendum is a four-year, non-recurring referendum. The District is requesting only what it needs to address inflationary pressures, while maintaining its current efforts to improve academic outcomes, keep class sizes stable, and preserve the diverse programming families and communities have shared that they value. The referendum does not add programming or expand costs.

The referendum requests the following:
🔵 $29M for 2027-28
🔵 $36M for 2028-29
🔵 $44M for 2029-30
🔵 $49M for 2030-31

➡️ Learn more about the facts and financial realities facing our District at gbaps.org/2026referendum.

09/22/2026

September is Better Breakfast Month! We serve breakfast at 34 schools in the Green Bay Area Public School District.

Breakfast is planned following USDA guidelines on nutrition and includes fruit, whole grains, protein, and milk. If your child qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, that benefit is eligible at breakfast too!

🍎 Learn more about our meals and program: foodservice.gbaps.org

09/21/2026

Why is the District asking voters to consider an operational referendum on November 3, 2026?

Four key factors have contributed to this need:

• The District's current $16.5 million annual operational referendum expires this school year.
• State revenue has not kept pace with inflation.
• Costs for transportation, utilities, classroom supplies, and technology continue to rise.
• Student enrollment is declining at both the national and state level.

If state funding had kept pace with inflation over time, the District would have approximately $60 million more in revenue this school year.

Learn more about the facts and financial realities facing our District at gbaps.org/2026referendum.

09/18/2026

🎒 Check out this "Week in Pictures" video which has photos from the following schools 📷 Head Start, Aldo, Baird, Beaumont, Eisenhower, Howe, Jackson, Lincoln, McAuliffe, Nicolet, Red Smith, Starr, Webster, Wilder, John Dewey Academy of Learning, Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation, Preble, and Southwest.

09/16/2026

You're invited! Join us for one of the upcoming referendum information sessions to learn about the November 3 Referendum.

📆 September 22, 2026
⌚ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Brown County Library East Branch (2253 Main Street, Green Bay)

📆 September 24, 2026
⌚ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Green Bay Southwest High School Commons (1331 Packerland Drive)