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Welcome to your back-to-school hub for the 2026-27 school year!

Wausau School District student, wearing sunglasses, smiles for the camera on a very sunny day.

 

SRO Stetzer (left) holds Special Olympics torch alongside student athlete (right) Kallie Saal.

 

Welcome back, Wausau School District families!

The countdown to the 2026–2027 school year is officially on, and classes begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Whether your child is stepping into a 4K classroom for the very first time, transitioning to middle school, or entering their senior year at Wausau East or West, we are thrilled to partner with you for an incredible year of growth, achievement, and community.

We know that preparing for a new school year takes a lot of coordination. To help you skip the guesswork, we’ve gathered everything you need right here. Use this page as your one-stop shop to check off your to-do list:

  • Grab Your Gear: Find your school-specific school supply lists for all grade levels.

  • Mark Your Calendar: Find dates and times for district-wide open houses and other back-to-school events.

  • Lock In Logistics: Find our Yellow Bus application, find the Free and Reduced Meal form, and more!


 

Do I need to re-enroll my child in the Wausau School District each year?

No.  If your student is already attending the Wausau School District, you do not need to re-enroll them.  Students are automatically enrolled in their next grade level after the conclusion of the previous school year.  

If you're new to the Wausau School District, you must enroll your child.   Please click the link below to do that: 

Enroll in the Wausau School District


 

Have you completed the Annual Update? 

If you haven't yet, please complete the annual student update as soon as possible.

Why is completing the annual update so important? This information ensures the safety of your students—and nothing is more important to us than that. The annual update includes:

  • Emergency Contact Forms (Field Trip & Medical Authorization)
  • Health Information Forms
  • Medication Authorization (Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen for middle and high school students)
  • Device Agreements

How to Complete the Annual Update


 

School Supply Lists


 

Does your child(ren) need yellow bus transportation?

To guarantee bus service on the first day of school, you must apply for yellow busing through First Student by July 31, 2026.

Is your child in 4K and in need of yellow bus transportation?  Please review the transportation information provided to your from the 4K Office at the time of enrollment.  If you have any questions, please call the 4K office directly at 715-261-0265.

Criteria and application details: 

To qualify for First Student transportation, your child must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Live more than 2 miles from their home school.

  • Live in an area identified in the district’s Hazardous Transportation Plan.
  • Have transportation explicitly identified in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

How to Apply: Please complete and submit the First Student bus application by July 31, 2026.

First Student Bus Application

Important Note: Any applications received after July 31 will likely not be processed in time for the first day of school. If your application is late, you will need to arrange alternate transportation to and from school until First Student is able to process your request.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding yellow bus service, please call First Student directly at 715-842-2268.

A Reminder About MetroRide:

Students in grades 6–12 who live in an area served by Metro Ride are not eligible for yellow bus transportation. To learn more about Metro Ride’s Express Routes, please view their website: 

Metro Ride Website

If you have any questions or concerns about the Express Routes, please call Metro Ride directly at 715-842-9287.

 


 

free and reduced meals

We are encouraging all families to take just a few minutes to fill out the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application. Even if you aren't sure you qualify, applying can open up a world of benefits for your child(ren).

How it helps your family:

  • Securing free or reduced-price meals is a huge help to the household budget, but the perks don't stop at the cafeteria line.
  • Qualifying students may also receive:
    • GEAR UP College Readiness: Direct eligibility for GEAR UP programs, which provide free college mentoring, tutoring, campus tours, and exclusive college scholarship opportunities,
    • Waived fees for college applications and exams (like the SAT and ACT),
    • and more.

Filling out the confidential meal application also ensures our district receives maximum federal funding. In addition, these forms are critical for maintaining federal grants like GEAR UP, which bring free college-readiness and mentoring programs to our district.

All information is strictly confidential and protected by federal privacy laws.

Free and REduced Meal Application


 

2026-27 Open House and Orientation Dates

Immunization Information

Do you know what immunizations your child may need to attend school in the fall?  If not, keep reading or call your child's health care provider.  

Students going into these grades usually need the following immunizations: 

  • Kindergarten:  
    • Boosters:  DTaP, Polio, MMR, Varicella
  • 7th Grade:
    • Tdap
    • MenACWY - containing vaccine
  • 12th Grade: 
    • MenACWY -containing vaccine (2nd dose in series)

State law requires all public and private school students to present written evidence of immunization against certain diseases within 30 school days of admission.  These requirements can only be waived if a properly signed health, religious, or personal conviction waiver is filed with the school.   

Immunizations are typically free at:

  • Clinics
  • Pharmacies
  • Marathon County Health Department (located 1000 Lakeview Dr. Suite 100, Wausau):
    • Monday, August 3:  4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, August 19:  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
    • Thursday, August 27:  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
    • Monday, August 31:  4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
    • Wednesday, September 16:  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
    • Thursday, September 24:  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
    • Monday, September 28:  4:00 p.m. -  6:30 p.m.