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Our Mindset
Our highly qualified staff leads with a mindset of “Whatever it Takes” to help children grow academically and socially. Teaching students The Decorah Way concepts of being safe, respectful, responsible, and ready to learn is one way that we build the school community, a safe environment, and a sense of belonging.
News & Events
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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
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Five-Star School
Decorah Elementary School earned the five-star (out of five) rating on the Wisconsin DPI Accountability Report Card. This is also a "significantly exceeds" expectations rating.
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Full-Time Support
All elementary schools of the WBSD have a full-time school counselor and school psychologist on staff.
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New Grade Configuration
All elementary schools of the WBSD will change to offer grades kindergarten through five beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.