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Prescott School District staff at the second annual Building Thinking Classrooms conference. Pictured (from left): Nathan McPheters, eighth grade math; Kayla Kinneman, PHS math; Alexis Magnino, PIS grade 4; BTC author Peter Liljedahl, Principal Michael Kosmalski and Jen Langer, MES grade 1.

PSD increases cost of school meals minimally

PRESCOTT – Food Service Director Nicole Lenzner returned to present the Prescott School District Nutrition Services Financial Review during the Prescott School Board meeting on July 17. There … more

By Nicole Rogers | 7/25/24

New GED program approved for School District of RF

RIVER FALLS – River Falls students could see an alternate path to graduation, as Director of Student Services Mark Inouye provided information to the board regarding a GED program during the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/17/24

The Kids from Wisconsin returns for its 56th year on July 19 to the UW-River Falls campus. Ava Redmond, a 2022 River Falls High School graduate, is part of the group.

RFHS alum chosen for ‘Kids from Wisconsin’

RIVER FALLS – Ava Redmond, 2022 graduate of River Falls High School and current UW-Eau Claire Music Education major, has been selected as a performer of the prestigious Kids from Wisconsin, a … more

7/17/24

UWRF honors Kelm and Smith with excellence awards

RIVER FALLS – Faculty members Steve Kelm and Hiawatha Smith are recipients of distinctive faculty awards by their colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. In … more

7/17/24

Spring Valley MS/HS celebrates Term 4 honor roll

SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley Middle-High School is pleased to announce its Term 4 Honor Roll. Congratulations, Cardinals! Term 4 – GPA 4.0 Seniors: Kaden Dykhouse, Charlotte Vanasse Juniors: Caleb Bartko, Daniel Cipriano, Elijah Haug, Charles Hollstadt, Courtney Wood Sophomores: Emma … more

7/16/24

Campus news: Honoring Pierce County college students

RIVER FALLS - The following local residents were among 676 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls following fall commencement in Dec. 2023. Bachelor's degrees were … more

7/16/24

Superintendant Column: Go Panthers!

My name is Brian Nadeau and I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as the next superintendent of the Ellsworth Community School District. My wife, Amy, and I enjoy spending time … more

By Brian Nadeau | 7/10/24

A layout of the selected option for the design of the Ellsworth Middle School construction.

Ellsworth SB hears update on middle school and high school construction design

The passage of a facilities referendum in April brings with it a large construction project, and the Ellsworth School Board heard updates on the design process at the middle and high schools during … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/10/24

CVTC budget approved, expenditures down nearly 3%

EAU CLAIRE –  The  Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approved the 2024-25 budget as proposed during its meeting on Thursday, June 27. The budget calls for total … more

7/10/24

Principal Fiege is keynote speaker at NAfME

Prescott High School Principal Josh Fiege was recently invited to attend the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) June conference as its keynote speaker. NAfME's focus is to support music … more

7/3/24

Chris Kamrath looks to build relationships with students, staff and the community as he begins his time as Plum City district administrator.

Kamrath finds new home as Plum City district administrator

Plum City is welcoming a new district administrator and MS/HS principal, Chris Kamrath, to lead the school district for years to come. Kamrath, 41, grew up in Chetek, Wis., where he ultimately … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/3/24

Ellsworth Community School District office staff surprised Superintendent Barry Cain with a fishing themed retirement party in May.

End of an era: Cain retires as Ellsworth superintendent

Ellsworth Community School District Superintendent Barry Cain considers himself lucky to have spent a big chunk of his career in his hometown. But all good things must come to an end: Cain’s … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/27/24

Pictured are (top row, from left): WDA Director Thomas Draghi, Deputy Division Administrator at DWD Meredith Dressel, Project SEARCH Skills Trailer Emily LaBadie; interns Jasmine Leary and Alesha McKinney, Project SEARCH Skills Trainer Ben Wilen, Allina Health River Falls Director of Patient Care, Jennifer Loesch, Allina Health River Falls President Jill Ostrem; (front row, from left): Intern Rachel May, Project SEARCH Instructor Natasha Herum; interns Adrienne Bayer, Kylee Collins, Karlee Bishop and Isaiah Kasay, and Allina Health River Falls Executive Assistant and Project SEARCH Business Liaison. Miranda Thorson.

Project SEARCH empowers individuals with disabilities for employment success

RIVER FALLS - Project SEARCH, a transition-to-employment program for individuals with disabilities, recently celebrated the achievements of its latest cohort. Licensed through the School District of … more

6/27/24

Retiring River Falls Superintendent Jamie Benson is pictured with other district retirees, including (from left): John Witt, Lisa Lockie, Pam Friede, Jamie Benson, Christine Engel, Rita Sommerfeldt, and Carrie Loney.

Benson retires as River Falls superintendent

Superintendent Jamie Benson has steered the ship for 11 years in the River Falls School District, but he’s set to hand the wheel over to a new skipper. His last day is June 28. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/27/24

Prescott School Board looks at potential operational referendum and cost of meal increase

PRESCOTT – During public comment at the June Prescott School Board meeting, Tracy Collins from New Adventures Daycare represented three day care centers in the area that would be negatively … more

By Nicole Rogers | 6/27/24

Prescott High School applauds 3rd trimester honor rollees

Prescott High School has released the third trimester A and B honor rolls for the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations Cardinals! A honor roll Freshmen: Abigail Brock, Kyra Dix, Brady … more

6/27/24

Elmwood MS/HS recognizes honor roll scholars

ELMWOOD – Elmwood Middle/High School has released the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations students! A honor roll Seniors: Blake Allen, Riley Bechel, … more

6/26/24

(From left): Landen McDonough, Nathan Winger and Luke Battaglia with a giraffe in the background.

EPC science students head to Africa

Not many people can say they’ve assisted scientists in Africa on a rhino horn trimming study – but a group of Elmwood/Plum City students can. Led by Elmwood High School science … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/26/24

Ellsworth School Board member Gary Kressin congratulates Valedictorian Jocelyn Boyle at the May 19 Ellsworth High School awards ceremony.

GALLERY: Celebrating EHS Class of 2024 accomplishments

The Ellsworth Class of 2024 shared a night of accolades on Sunday, May 19 in the Ellsworth High School Cafetorium. more

6/20/24

Proposed athletic code tabled for revisions by Ellsworth School Board

The Ellsworth Community School District tabled the proposed athletic code revisions for tweaks and heard a presentation on the Ellsworth Hall of Fame that is in the works during the June 10 school … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/20/24