Longtime Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah AD Bart Larsen to Retire

Larsen looks forward to attending high school games without administrative duties.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 7:15pm

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Bart Larsen, the longtime athletic director, coach, and teacher at Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School in Wisconsin, has announced his retirement after decades of service. Larsen is most looking forward to attending high school sporting events without the administrative responsibilities he's had for years, such as ensuring the bathrooms are stocked and the scoreboard is functioning properly.

Why it matters

Larsen's retirement marks the end of an era for the Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah community, as he has been a fixture at the school for decades, overseeing its athletic programs and serving as a mentor to countless student-athletes. His departure will leave a significant void that the school district will need to fill.

The details

Bart Larsen has worked at Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School for over 30 years, serving as the athletic director, a coach, and a teacher. During his tenure, he has overseen the school's sports teams, managed the athletic facilities, and ensured the smooth operation of high school sporting events. Now, Larsen is looking forward to retirement, when he can simply enjoy watching high school games as a spectator without the administrative responsibilities he's had for years.

  • Bart Larsen has announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

The players

Bart Larsen

The longtime athletic director, coach, and teacher at Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School in Wisconsin, who is retiring after over 30 years of service to the school and community.

Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School

The high school in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, where Bart Larsen has worked for over three decades as the athletic director, a coach, and a teacher.

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What they’re saying

“I will be able to just enjoy the competition, instead of worrying if there is toilet paper in the bathrooms, wondering if the scoreboard is going to freeze [...]”

— Bart Larsen, Retiring Athletic Director

What’s next

The school district will need to begin the process of finding a new athletic director to replace Bart Larsen and ensure a smooth transition.

The takeaway

Bart Larsen's retirement from Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School marks the end of an era for the school and community, as he has been a dedicated and influential figure in the school's athletic programs for over three decades. His departure will leave a significant void that the district will need to fill, but Larsen is looking forward to enjoying high school sports as a spectator without the administrative responsibilities he's had for years.