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Jackson Elementary is a caring, resilient community where students and staff grow, belong, and are valued by all.
At Jackson, students and staff walk in every day excited to take on the day and then walk out energized by the tremendous growth they have made academically, socially, and emotionally. As the only public school in the Village of Jackson, we are proud to be the source of an engaging, rigorous, and inspiring education for our community's children.
News & Events
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At senior athletic awards events on Sunday, May 17, both West Bend East and West Bend West Athletic Departments gave out major awards.
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Taylor Ripplinger, head varsity coach of the West football team, received the Prudence Pick Hway Coach of the Year Award due to his character and accomplishments during the previous school year.
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After more than five decades as two separate high schools on the same campus, West Bend East High School and West Bend West High School will combine to be one high school, West Bend High School. The change will take effect with the 2027-2028 school year Following a community engagement process, the West Bend School Board voted Monday, March 23 to approve consolidation.
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The West Bend School District has completed borrowing the $106.25 million for all projects related to the facilities referendum approved by the district voters in November 2024.
Fast Facts
1
New School Building
A new Jackson Elementary School will be completed in August 2027. The new building will be south of the current school on Jackson Drive, just north of the community center.
2
Full-Time Support
All elementary schools of the WBSD have a full-time school counselor and school psychologist on staff.
K-5
New Grade Configuration
All elementary schools of the WBSD will change to offer grades kindergarten through five beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.