Green Bay Southwest High School

10/28/2026

Reminder: Every 9th grader and their parent/guardian is required to have an ISP with their school counselor; conferences go through November 20th. Check out the following letter for more information on scheduling: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17EGlTFopol2376sqFCBlQiFxIq9DgGkFT11pQpwtM5Y/edit?tab=t.0

9th Grade Planning Conferences just started! Make sure to get your student’s conference scheduled.

10/27/2026

Our Spirit is a grand slam! We continue to cheer on our Milwaukee Brewers! Let's go, Brewers, let's go!

Bringing the Brewers energy to the classroom today! Good luck in the World Series tonight, Milwaukee Brewers!

10/27/2026

Prior to asking voters to consider an operational referendum, the Green Bay Area Public School District worked to find efficiencies in the budget. These include:
🔵 Consolidations of six schools and closing a virtual school
🍃 Reducing staffing by almost 10%, while enrollment has declined by 7%
🔵 Implemented 10% department reductions three years in a row
🍃 Postponed non-essential purchases
🔵 Restructured health benefits
🍃 Implemented the 2024 Referendum which focuses on operational savings through efficiencies in energy and staffing

The District’s focus has been on making cuts that avoid affecting students. Should the referendum be unsuccessful, the District will need to make cuts in areas that impact students including class sizes, programs, and student services.

10/26/2026

Luke Peterson ran the best Cross Country race of the season during the WIAA sectionals on Saturday. Luke finished 4th overall and became the 3rd individual state qualifier - and the first to make it to state from Southwest since 2015!! 🥳
We are proud of the team for helping push Luke to this great achievement! Good luck at State on Saturday! 🏃🤗

10/25/2026

On Monday, October 12, 2026, Chief Financial Officer Angela Roble presented the District’s 2026-27 budget. It is important to note that the 2026-27 budget is the last year of the voter-approved $16.5 million operational referendum. Through strong fiscal management, the District’s expenditures are increasing by 1% from the previous year, despite inflation increasing by 2.63%. The 2026 Operational Referendum, if passed, would not begin until the 2027-28 school year, and is for the purpose of allowing the District to maintain its efforts to improve academic outcomes, support increasing student needs, and address rising inflation.

Members can attend a public hearing regarding the 2026-27 budget on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the District office or watch it on YouTube: https://bit.ly/47GcW6q

10/24/2026

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! Earning your Microsoft Word Certification demonstrates your ability to create, format, and manage professional documents while showcasing valuable technology skills. This industry-recognized credential highlights your hard work and prepares you for future success in college, the workplace, and beyond. Way to go! 💙

10/23/2026

It's time! Consider cleaning your closets or going shopping; Troy's House is in need of donations for new or gently used Phy. Ed. clothes! Troy's House is a school community donation center where the main goal is to help students get the necessary supplies to be comfortable and successful at Southwest High School.

10/23/2026

🏫 Check out this "Week in Pictures" video which has photos from the following schools: Head Start, Aldo, Baird, Beaumont, Chappell, Danz, Howe, Jackson, King, Lincoln, McAuliffe, Starr, Sullivan, Webster, Wilder, Franklin, Lombardi, Washington, Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation, Preble, Southwest, West, and the After School Program-21cc.

10/23/2026

If enrollment declines, why don't costs decline at the same rate?

A common misconception is that fewer students automatically means a school district needs significantly less funding. In a district with 34 schools, small reductions in enrollment across multiple schools do not necessarily mean entire classrooms, bus routes, programs, or buildings can be eliminated. In many cases, students can only be combined into existing classrooms if class sizes remain within District guidelines and educational expectations. Small enrollment decreases often do not create enough reduction in a single grade level or school to eliminate a classroom section.

The District has already taken significant steps to improve efficiency. Through the 2024 referendum, schools were consolidated to better align facilities with enrollment trends, increase building utilization, and create staffing and operational efficiencies. These difficult decisions helped reduce costs and maximize resources.
Additionally, many educational costs do not decrease when enrollment drops. Student support services and state- and federally-mandated services must continue to be provided regardless of small changes in enrollment.

The challenge facing school districts today is not simply declining enrollment. It is maintaining educational opportunities, student supports, and mandated services while balancing reduced revenue and rising costs.

10/23/2026

Bringing the Brewers energy to the classroom today! Good luck in the World Series tonight, Milwaukee Brewers!