LAKE GENEVA JOINT #1 OPERATIONAL REFERENDUM | VOTE APRIL 1

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, our community will vote on a proposed non-recurring referendum for the Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District. If the operational referendum is not approved, the Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District will face a significant budget shortfall. To address this, the district may be forced to consider and implement a combination of, but not limited to, the following measures:

1. Abrupt Closure of an Elementary School

• One of the three elementary schools will close beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
• Grade levels and school boundaries will be reorganized, and students will be reassigned to the remaining two schools.
• Families will lose the option of school choice within the district and must attend their designated home school to balance school sizes and capacities.  

2. Staff Reductions Resulting in Larger Class Size 

• 16-20 full-time positions (including teachers and essential staff) will be eliminated for the 2025-2026 School Year.
• Class sizes will exceed the district’s target range, impacting individual attention and learning quality.

3. Reduced Opportunities for Students

• Academic programs and extracurricular activities will be scaled back or eliminated.
• In-town busing will be discontinued, increasing walking distances and bus ride times.
• Families will face higher student fees.
• A modified academic calendar will result in fewer instructional days, which will reduce the number of days students are in school learning.

4. Deferred Maintenance and Safety/Security

• Repairs and updates to critical infrastructure (e.g., security cameras, doors, emergency communication (radios and phone systems)) will be delayed, increasing safety risks.

5. Increased Community Costs

• Community fees for facility use will rise (youth groups/sports, community partners, etc.).
• Reduced facility availability to save on operational costs.

Even with these cuts, the district’s financial stability will remain a challenge, deeply impacting the quality of education and community services. If this April 2025 referendum fails, the Lake Geneva Joint #1 School District will have to go back to the community for a future operational referendum. 

LEARN MORE: https://www.lakegenevaschools.com/about-us/referendum

Wisconsin Forward Testing will take place the end of March and in April. Goal setting and practice tests will be taking place over the next couple of weeks in Homeroom in anticipation of Forward testing.

Parents/Families: Please see the schedule below of when the Wisconsin Forward will be administered and make your plans and appointments for your student accordingly. We know that missing school cannot be helped at times and there will be chances to make up missed testing.



To ensure your student does their best on the test please:

•    Make sure that your student gets a good night’s sleep.

• Make sure your student eats a good breakfast. Please remember we do have free breakfast each morning at LGMS.

•   Be sure they have their chromebook charged overnight and that he/she brings their chromebook AND charger to school each day.

Forward Testing Schedule: Testing will take place in Homeroom and during your student’s Social Studies, Science, Language Arts and Math classes.

Week of March 17-21:

 8 Grade Social Studies and Science

Week of April 1-5:

6, 7 & 8 Grade Language Arts

Week of April 7-10

6, 7 & 8 Grade Math 

Lake Geneva Schools is proud to offer our Kids' Academy summer program for students entering grades 4K—8th! While at Kids' Academy, students will enjoy a variety of engaging academic classes and enrichment experiences. They are bound to have a great time while engaged in learning! For dates, times, and details, check out the links below. Registration begins on March 14, 2025. 

Click here to view the information flyers.

Click here to visit the Kids' Academy webpage.

Planning ahead for next school year?

Click the link to check out the 2025-2026 Family Calendar:

 https://bit.ly/40CIlEd 

Parents and students will now have access to our Morning Announcements Slideshow and our Study Lab Schedule.

Lake Geneva Schools (Badger and Joint #1) is excited to continue offering students FREE Breakfast for the 2024 - 2025 School Year! We are extremely happy to provide this service to our school community and encourage all students to participate!

Elementary Pricing

Breakfast: FREE

Lunch: $2.75

Milk Pricing - All Grades - $0.50 per carton

Snack Milk: $55 per year

We encourage you to complete the Application for Free and Reduced Lunch.

Food Service Questions? Contact:

Jaclyn Sanders

jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us

Phone: 262-348-1015

E-payments are a convenient way to pay school fees and deposit lunch money with a credit card or check online. The Lake Geneva Schools now utilize RevTrak.

All Food Service online transactions are assessed 3.49%. A parent can make deposits to multiple students' accounts in a single order and only incur one 3.49% fee.

All non-food service transactions are also charged a 3.49% transaction fee excluding mandatory registration fee.

ACCOUNT CREATION - Click Create New Account on RevTrak landing page



Need to reach the office? Leaving early for an appt? Reporting an absence?

We have 3 easy ways to reach the LGMS main office:

1. Call the main line at 262-348-3000
2. Call the attendance line at 262-348-3040
3. Email the main office at lgmsoffice@badger.k12.wi.us

• If you are calling your student in for an absence, please call or email by 9:00am.
• If you are picking up your student for an appt, please send a note in the morning. Your student needs to bring it to the office before FLEX.

PLANNED ABSENCES

If your student is going to be out of school for 3 or more days you can request a planned absence sheet to collect what work they miss when they are out of school.

Students can always check their google classroom for missing assignments.

Thank you!

A Huge THANK YOU to the staff at LGMS for all they do for our students and families. The PTO provided a special treat to keep them nourished and focused for Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Celebrating Optimism at LGMS! In January, LGMS Hope Squad members celebrated optimism with staff and students. They presented a hopeful and positive outlook on life by creating a chain of optimism. Students wrote something awesome about themselves and Hope Squad members connected the links and hung them for everyone to see.

Such a wonderful reminder of the power of self-love, positivity, and community!

Last week, we celebrated National School Counselor Week in style at LGMS!



Our amazing school counselors put together a fun-filled spirit week with daily activities for students to enjoy. From leaving positive messages to our counselors , to jumping around in the gym , to ending the week with a delicious popcorn snack —there was something for everyone!

One of the highlights? Our “My School Counselor is a Lifesaver” contest! Students put their guessing skills to the test, trying to figure out how many Lifesavers were in the jar. Two lucky winners tied and scored a special lunch with a counselor—plus the entire jar of Lifesavers!

Huge thanks to our counselors for all they do! #LakeGenevaSchools

Huge shoutout to Laura Lindberg and her amazing students at Official Lake Geneva Middle School!!

Once again, they've poured their hearts into creating beautiful Valentine's Day notes for our SAM Bags. These special messages bring joy, encouragement, and a whole lot of love to our guests--just like they do every Thanksgiving and Christmas!

To Mrs. Lindberg and her students, You Rock! Thank you for making a difference one heartfelt note at a time.

Like us on Facebook to follow Official Lake Geneva Middle School for more information, or go to the

LGMS Website www.lakegenevaschools.com.

When to Send Your Child to School

or Keep Them Home?



At Lake Geneva Schools, we know that regular attendance is key to academic success! Being in class daily helps students build strong habits, stay engaged, and gain valuable social skills. However, we also want to maintain a healthy, germ-free learning environment.

Use this guide (https://bit.ly/healthyLGS) to help decide when your child should attend school or stay home to recover. If your child has a fever over 100.4°F, vomiting, or diarrhea in the last 24 hours, it's best for them to rest at home. For minor symptoms like a runny nose, if there’s no fever, they’re ready for class!

When in doubt, contact the school health office, and let's work together to keep everyone healthy and learning!

Lake Geneva Schools has the ability to use SMS (text) messaging as another communication channel to share important information with families and staff regarding school closures or changes to the school day schedule. Federal law requires recipients to opt-in to receive such messages.

How can I opt-in to receive text messages?

📱Text the word “YES” or Y to 67587 from each wireless device on which you wish to receive texts.

📱Confirm that all text device numbers you wish to receive messages on are listed in your contact information: Families – verify that your cell phone is your primary phone number in your PowerSchool parent portal. If you are having difficulty making changes in Powerschool, feel free to call the main office at LGMS at 262-348-3000 if you need to change your phone number or make any other changes.

More information: https://bit.ly/4g2dhTb  

Whom do I contact with a question or suggestion? 

Lake Geneva Schools’ communication protocols help promote direct, open, and respectful interactions so that we quickly and efficiently resolve problems and concerns. The communication protocol starts with the staff member closest to the situation, as that person usually has the most information. However, at times, additional personnel are required to resolve specific concerns.



If you have information regarding bullying, harassment, or other non-emergency school safety concerns and would like to report this information, please click here to learn more, fill out a school-specific reporting form to the best of your knowledge, and submit it.

Lake Geneva

Schools recognize the important role that community organizations play in serving our students and area youth. Our Community Backpack program provides opportunities for local civic and not-for-profit organizations to share youth-related program information with the students and families in our district.

If you have a submission or you'd like to see events happening in the area, visit our Community Backpack page: http://bit.ly/2Nuk1jF

Please note that the content on this page will be updated frequently, so check back often.



This is not a Lake Geneva Schools program, nor is it in any way endorsed or sponsored by the District. This information is being provided only to inform you of other community activities and opportunities. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Immanuel Lutheran Church directly.

Coffee with the Superintendent

Superintendent Dr. Peter Wilson will host a series of “Coffee with the Superintendent” events throughout the upcoming months. These informal gatherings provide an opportunity for parents and community members to engage in open discussions about Lake Geneva Schools.

• Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Lake Geneva Schools District Office, 208 E. South Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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Please call to RSVP prior to each event (limited space available) at 262-348-1005.

Community Backpack

The Lake Geneva Schools Community Backpack is your online bulletin for youth-related community activities and educational opportunities. Learn More

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