Wisconsin Elementary School Teacher Arrested for “Making Out” With A 5th Grader

Madison Bergmann, a 24-year-old teacher at River Crest Elementary School in Wisconsin, was arrested on Wednesday (May 1) on charges of first-degree sexual assault following allegations of engaging in inappropriate behavior with a fifth-grade student.

According to charging documents obtained by CBS News, Bergmann allegedly had multiple encounters with the 11-year-old boy inside the classroom, during lunch, or after school. The parents of the child became aware of the situation after overhearing a phone conversation between their son and Bergmann, leading them to discover text messages between the two discussing intimate encounters.

The child reportedly disclosed to investigators that he and Bergmann communicated “almost daily” and that he obtained her phone number during a skiing trip with his mother, where Bergmann claimed it was for safety reasons. Subsequently, handwritten notes exchanged between the teacher and the student were found, detailing incidents where they kissed each other.

Bergmann, who became engaged to her longtime boyfriend in December, scheduled her wedding for July, according to reports from the New York Post, citing her social media accounts.

In response to the allegations, the River Crest School Principal issued a statement expressing shock and disturbance, emphasizing the school’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its students.

Bergmann was released on a $25,000 signature bond following her arrest. The case has raised concerns within the community about the safety and security of students in educational settings.