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![A circular logo with the words "BUILDING ON MOMENTUM" and "VOTE NOV. 3" in the foreground, set against a white background with a green checkmark and an upward-trending arrow.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787170371/gbapsorg/gwquwrpdxnxlqf2rhydi/2026OperationalReferendum.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787170371/gbapsorg/gwquwrpdxnxlqf2rhydi/2026OperationalReferendum.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787170371/gbapsorg/gwquwrpdxnxlqf2rhydi/2026OperationalReferendum.png","width":700}])
Learn more about the 2026 Operational Referendum at upcoming Community Information Sessions.
![Orange sun logo with purple text that reads SCHOOL SPIRIT. Followed by orange text which reads: Giving Back for a Brighter Future. Additional text reads: Green Bay Area Public School District Educational Endowment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":1656}])
The School Spirit Educational Endowment application window is open until October 15.
![Going back to school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718133359/gbapsorg/adiqa89pnsade5x5oj66/2024-25BacktoSchool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718133359/gbapsorg/adiqa89pnsade5x5oj66/2024-25BacktoSchool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718133359/gbapsorg/adiqa89pnsade5x5oj66/2024-25BacktoSchool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718133359/gbapsorg/adiqa89pnsade5x5oj66/2024-25BacktoSchool.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718133359/gbapsorg/adiqa89pnsade5x5oj66/2024-25BacktoSchool.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1718133359/gbapsorg/adiqa89pnsade5x5oj66/2024-25BacktoSchool.jpg","width":2200}])
First day of school is Monday, August 31, 2026. Review this back to school information!
![Four circles with yellow outline featuring marching band members from East , Preble, Southwest and West High Schools.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786739415/gbapsorg/cta0h1dtfthoxtruowfs/13thMarchingBandShowcaseFBEventCover20261080x1080px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786739415/gbapsorg/cta0h1dtfthoxtruowfs/13thMarchingBandShowcaseFBEventCover20261080x1080px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786739415/gbapsorg/cta0h1dtfthoxtruowfs/13thMarchingBandShowcaseFBEventCover20261080x1080px.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786739415/gbapsorg/cta0h1dtfthoxtruowfs/13thMarchingBandShowcaseFBEventCover20261080x1080px.png","width":1080}])
Join us for the 13th Annual Marching Band Showcase.
![Salmon and white colored calendar lays on a lime green backdrop with two copper colored pencils laying across.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734555409/gbapsorg/qmdc1vhfjlbhmieyb3ak/NewsArticleforWebsite700X700_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734555409/gbapsorg/qmdc1vhfjlbhmieyb3ak/NewsArticleforWebsite700X700_3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734555409/gbapsorg/qmdc1vhfjlbhmieyb3ak/NewsArticleforWebsite700X700_3.png","width":700}])
The 2026-2027 school year will start school year will start Monday, August 31, 2026.
![Laptop and cellphone being used by someone with a white screen and the GBAPS logo in the center.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762267278/gbapsorg/wm9v9pdrjgncfkgdoeyr/FamilySurvey.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762267278/gbapsorg/wm9v9pdrjgncfkgdoeyr/FamilySurvey.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762267278/gbapsorg/wm9v9pdrjgncfkgdoeyr/FamilySurvey.png","width":700}])
Coming in November 2026.
District Events
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District Office Building, Room 331
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District Office Building (200 S. Broadway)
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District Office Building, Room 331
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District Office Building, Room 331
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District Office Building, Room 331
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District Office Building, Room 331
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District Office Building, Room 331
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District Office Building (200 S. Broadway)
GBAPS Stories
![Bookshelves filled with books line the foreground, while the background reveals a spacious library with more shelves and people browsing.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786736937/gbapsorg/kcwpnfetrqwonoqslkyt/NEWOpenHouse2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786736937/gbapsorg/kcwpnfetrqwonoqslkyt/NEWOpenHouse2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786736937/gbapsorg/kcwpnfetrqwonoqslkyt/NEWOpenHouse2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786736937/gbapsorg/kcwpnfetrqwonoqslkyt/NEWOpenHouse2026.png","width":1100}])
See photos of the new N.E.W. School of Innovation location.
![A group of children in costumes are on a stage with a painted backdrop of trees.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783540871/gbapsorg/mimnxkm7vem7mgbcfk7v/PeterPanSummerTheaterEdison2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783540871/gbapsorg/mimnxkm7vem7mgbcfk7v/PeterPanSummerTheaterEdison2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783540871/gbapsorg/mimnxkm7vem7mgbcfk7v/PeterPanSummerTheaterEdison2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783540871/gbapsorg/mimnxkm7vem7mgbcfk7v/PeterPanSummerTheaterEdison2026.png","width":1100}])
Edison and Red Smith students performed Peter Pan on July 7, 2026.
![A group of 11 people pose for a photo in front of a projector screen displaying information about the GBAPS Paraprofessional Pipeline.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783024123/gbapsorg/f9vtzo7qyvquqm8iueia/IMG_3700.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783024123/gbapsorg/f9vtzo7qyvquqm8iueia/IMG_3700.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783024123/gbapsorg/f9vtzo7qyvquqm8iueia/IMG_3700.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1783024123/gbapsorg/f9vtzo7qyvquqm8iueia/IMG_3700.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1783024123/gbapsorg/f9vtzo7qyvquqm8iueia/IMG_3700.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1783024123/gbapsorg/f9vtzo7qyvquqm8iueia/IMG_3700.jpg","width":2200}])
Nine GBAPS employees successfully participated training for paraprofessional roles.
![A woman stands at a podium in front of a line of banners displaying portraits of individuals, with a brick wall and framed artwork visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783628659/gbapsorg/bxu8t2hlzrv74qurtek6/HallofFameClassof2026Announcement.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783628659/gbapsorg/bxu8t2hlzrv74qurtek6/HallofFameClassof2026Announcement.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783628659/gbapsorg/bxu8t2hlzrv74qurtek6/HallofFameClassof2026Announcement.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1783628659/gbapsorg/bxu8t2hlzrv74qurtek6/HallofFameClassof2026Announcement.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1783628659/gbapsorg/bxu8t2hlzrv74qurtek6/HallofFameClassof2026Announcement.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783628659/gbapsorg/bxu8t2hlzrv74qurtek6/HallofFameClassof2026Announcement.jpg","width":2048}])
The GBAPS Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2026 on June 24.
![A family poses for a photo in front of a fence, with a large football-shaped sign and a framed jersey in the foreground.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782231680/gbapsorg/iqll3ftdf7hnw86ey6cp/FriendofEdAward-BCUW.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782231680/gbapsorg/iqll3ftdf7hnw86ey6cp/FriendofEdAward-BCUW.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782231680/gbapsorg/iqll3ftdf7hnw86ey6cp/FriendofEdAward-BCUW.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782231680/gbapsorg/iqll3ftdf7hnw86ey6cp/FriendofEdAward-BCUW.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782231680/gbapsorg/iqll3ftdf7hnw86ey6cp/FriendofEdAward-BCUW.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1782231680/gbapsorg/iqll3ftdf7hnw86ey6cp/FriendofEdAward-BCUW.jpg","width":2200}])
The Board of Education recognized this year’s Friend of Education Award recipient and Ambassador Academy Cohort 2.
![A family poses for a photo in front of a fence, with a large football-shaped sign and a framed jersey in the foreground.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781559631/gbapsorg/ztfgjxpk2ckx4gdqey2b/MaxScharping2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781559631/gbapsorg/ztfgjxpk2ckx4gdqey2b/MaxScharping2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781559631/gbapsorg/ztfgjxpk2ckx4gdqey2b/MaxScharping2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781559631/gbapsorg/ztfgjxpk2ckx4gdqey2b/MaxScharping2026.png","width":1100}])
No. 77 was retired at Southwest High School on May 28, 2026.
![Community Celebrates Superintendent Bayer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781552958/gbapsorg/ajqur3optm5lfchqnjsf/VickiRetirement2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781552958/gbapsorg/ajqur3optm5lfchqnjsf/VickiRetirement2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781552958/gbapsorg/ajqur3optm5lfchqnjsf/VickiRetirement2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781552958/gbapsorg/ajqur3optm5lfchqnjsf/VickiRetirement2026.png","width":1100}])
Hundreds gathered on June 9 at Preble High School to celebrate Superintendent Bayer.
![GBAPS food truck parked outside the Brown County Library. A large sign with letters spelling LIBRARY are on the roof at the front of the building. Two people stand near the truck.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781127527/gbapsorg/u5fab9x8yrqrspbxkjz8/SummerMeals2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781127527/gbapsorg/u5fab9x8yrqrspbxkjz8/SummerMeals2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781127527/gbapsorg/u5fab9x8yrqrspbxkjz8/SummerMeals2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781127527/gbapsorg/u5fab9x8yrqrspbxkjz8/SummerMeals2026.png","width":1100}])
GBAPS Summer Meals started June 10 across the area.
![GBAPS Rising Phoenix graduates stand in courtyard.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781101506/gbapsorg/x0wju6yppz5utrax9by8/RisingPhoenix2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781101506/gbapsorg/x0wju6yppz5utrax9by8/RisingPhoenix2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781101506/gbapsorg/x0wju6yppz5utrax9by8/RisingPhoenix2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781101506/gbapsorg/x0wju6yppz5utrax9by8/RisingPhoenix2026.png","width":1100}])
Forty GBAPS students graduated with associate degrees on May 16.
![Seal of Biliteracy logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717446114/gbapsorg/oznv4sys5jz37s4xurd6/sealofbiliteracylogo_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717446114/gbapsorg/oznv4sys5jz37s4xurd6/sealofbiliteracylogo_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717446114/gbapsorg/oznv4sys5jz37s4xurd6/sealofbiliteracylogo_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717446114/gbapsorg/oznv4sys5jz37s4xurd6/sealofbiliteracylogo_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717446114/gbapsorg/oznv4sys5jz37s4xurd6/sealofbiliteracylogo_1.png","width":1500}])
More than 30 students earned the Seal of Biliteracy Certificate.