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At Green Tree, we are a community inspiring students to believe: I’m smart, I’m strong, and I can do anything.
At Green Tree Elementary, we believe all students can learn, grow, and partner with high-quality instructors to achieve at their highest level. This belief informs our values, which stem from our commitment to help each child grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
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
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High-Level Performers
All five elementary schools of the WBSD scored "significantly exceeds" or "exceeds" expectations on the Wisconsin DPI Accountability Report Card.
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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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Five-Star School
Green Tree Elementary is a five-star (out of five) school according to the Wisconsin DPI Accountability Report Cards. For multiple years, Green Tree earned a perfect 100 score on Math Growth on the same Report Cards.