it was solely within the city, charging tuition for students living in West Baraboo and other surrounding areas.

The new building had electronic bells, clocks, fire alarms, lighting, and a connection from the school administration to public safety services.

Later, student protesters burned German textbooks, either as part of World War I anti-German sentiment[10] or against the difficulty of the classes.

[12] The Sauk County Historical Society stated, "By the late 1950s, it was again apparent that the Baraboo High School building was not big enough for the growing number of students.

[15] This occurred after the city council decided,[12] in September 1960, to have an advisory referendum held on November 8, 1960 on where to locate the school.

[13] 124 Second Street became the Baraboo Civic Center in 1979,[12] after a new junior high building opened that year.

[20] In November 2018, a photograph of students raising their hands in a Nazi salute was shared on social media.

"[23] An unnamed former Baraboo High student quoted in an article published in The Independent claimed that individuals pictured in the photograph openly used racial epithets in school, and upon reporting this behavior, the school administration failed to take action against them.

[24] The photo was condemned by the Auschwitz Memorial,[25] State Senator Jon Erpenbach, and Wisconsin Governor-elect Tony Evers.

"[28] On November 21, in a letter to parents, Mueller said the involved students are protected by the First Amendment from punishment by the district.

[29] In September 2021, the district settled a lawsuit from a former student alleging sexual assault and racial discrimination for $862,500.

[36] The Baraboo High marching band has participated in the Great Circus Parade, typically wearing clown outfits.