Education - Pierce County Journal

Annabelle Jensen, a senior double majoring in horticulture and Spanish, stands in the UW-River Falls greenhouse. Jensen says taking college courses while still in high school gave her a head start on her degree and helped her find her career path.

Dual enrollment programs give high school students a head start on college degrees

RIVER FALLS – Hayden Halstead, a first year University of Wisconsin-River Falls management major from New Richmond, had a great start on a college degree and a career before he even … more

4/8/26

UW-River Falls Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth cuts the ribbon during a grand opening celebration for the Science and Technology Innovation Center on Tuesday as Gov. Tony Evers, State Rep. Shannon Zimmerman and other university officials and special guests look on. Hundreds of community members toured the new facility, which opened to students January 26.

UW-River Falls celebrates SciTech grand opening with community celebration

RIVER FALLS — The University of Wisconsin-River Falls welcomed community members and special guests for a Grand Opening Celebration at the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) on … more

4/8/26

Prescott’s R5 Manufacturing is a student-run business where they woodwork and weld, market the products and are paid for the time put in. The group is holding an open house from 6-8 p.m. April 15 with the goal of raising money for the program.

Student-run woodworking and welding business hosting open house fundraiser

PRESCOTT — Prescott High School’s R5 Manufacturing has quickly grown into a major technical education opportunity. The program is a student-run business that takes on clients and goes through the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/8/26

Unofficial results for local races are in: Ellsworth voters say 'no' to referendum, other results

The unofficial election results are in for all local races. Incumbents are marked with an asterisk * while winners are highlighted below in red. Pierce County Board District 1 Kris … more

Staff report | 4/7/26

Incumbent Spring Valley School Board candidate Emily Collins.

Write-in and 2 incumbents on ballot for SV School Board

The Pierce County Journal composed and sent out election questionnaires to all candidates running in local races, including Pierce County Board, village boards, school boards, city councils, one … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 4/1/26

From Classrooms to the Capitol: Nearly 200 students compete in Wisconsin Civics Games

MADISON —Nearly 200 students representing 52 teams from 33 schools across Wisconsin will take part in the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games, demonstrating student engagement in civics education and … more

4/1/26

Gavin Miller is the Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 1.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Gavin Miller

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week is Prescott High School senior Gavin Miller, who was nominated by English teacher Cecelia Groh. “Gavin has been my student all year. He is in my … more

4/1/26

Congrats to PHS Trimester 2 honor roll recipients

Prescott High School is pleased to announce the Trimester 2 honor roll recipients for the 2025-26 school year. Congratulations on your hard work! A Honor Roll Seniors: Issac Akey, Addyson … more

4/1/26

Supt. John Groh Spring Valley School District

Superintendent’s column: Show me the budget: How Spring Valley values its students

This past December, Spring Valley community members, parents, and staff participated in a comprehensive school planning survey. The results were impressive, with many categories landing in the top … more

By Supt. John Groh | 4/1/26

SVSD approves communication plan ahead of village’s annexation decision

SPRING VALLEY — After open and closed session discussions, the Spring Valley School Board approved administration to carry out a communication plan with the village on why they feel annexation of … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/1/26

River Howze is the Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for March 25.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: River Howze

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for March 25 is Prescott High School freshman River Howze, nominated by teacher Zachary Bisson. “River is an attentive and lively student,” … more

3/25/26

Staff members of The Student Voice newspaper at UW-River Falls pose with awards from the 2025 Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest. (Back row, from left): Johan Harworth, Michaleen Lovett, Fionn O’haodha; (front, from left): Kristy Moore, Alison Keeler, Sawyer Johnson.

Student Voice wins nine awards in statewide collegiate journalism contest

RIVER FALLS - The Student Voice, the student-run newspaper at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, received nine awards at the 2025 Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation Collegiate Better … more

3/25/26

RFHS pick-up/drop-off area rework included in 10-year Capital Project calendar

RIVER FALLS — The River Falls School Board heard and approved the 10-year summer capital maintenance cost plan, including a variety of indoor and outdoor projects throughout the district during the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/25/26

Eight UW-River Falls undergraduate researchers traveled to Madison March 11 to present their scholarly work at the 22nd annual Research in the Rotunda event at the Wisconsin State Capitol. They joined around 125 Universities of Wisconsin students from across the state. From left: Director of Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity Molly Gerrish, Evelyn Ashbach, Samantha Imes, Anna George, Hayden Banks, Ruth Kosterman, Elena Fuglestad, Rebecca Gill, Anthony Fuchs, Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth and Interim Provost Wes Chapin.

UW-River Falls students present research at Research in the Rotunda in Madison

RIVER FALLS – Eight undergraduate researchers from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls joined around 125 students from across the Universities of Wisconsin to … more

3/25/26

(From left:) Katen Achenbach, Amelia Dopp, Trevor Doherty and Hayden Turner, the Ellsworth High School February Students of the Month.

EHS honors February Students of the Month

Ellsworth High School is pleased to highlight the February Students of the Month: freshman Katen Achenbach, sophomore Amelia Dopp, junior Trevor Doherty and senior Hayden Turner. Katen Achenbach … more

3/25/26

Prescott and Wauwatosa West High School students presented March 13 at the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies State Conference at the Madison Concourse Hotel in Madison.

Prescott students present at State Social Studies Conference

Students from Prescott High School recently had the opportunity to teach educators from across Wisconsin about the power of experiential learning. On Friday, March 13, eight Prescott students joined … more

Staff report | 3/18/26

Students walk into the UW-River Falls University Center during Orientation in August 2025.

UW-River Falls to award $2.5 million in scholarships

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls expects to award approximately $2.5 million in scholarships in 2026-2027, helping more than … more

3/18/26

UW-River Falls criminology students put research skills to work to fight sexual exploitation

RIVER FALLS – When Ashley Moore, executive director of Citizens Against Sex Trafficking (C.A.S.T.), needed well-researched content for her group’s monthly newsletter, she reached out to … more

3/18/26

UW-River Falls Biology and Ornithology Lecturer Sami Nichols stands on the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland. Nichols will give a free presentation titled “Birds and the Urban Landscape” on Saturday, March 21, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the UWRF North Hall Auditorium at 410 S. 3rd St. in River Falls.

‘Birds and the Urban Landscape’ will be topic of presentation at UWRF March 21

RIVER FALLS – University of Wisconsin-River Falls Biology and Ornithology Lecturer Sami Nichols will give a presentation titled “Birds and the Urban … more

3/18/26

A pie chart showing how the operating referendum needs in the Ellsworth Community School District are divided up.

Superintendent’s column: Why we are seeking an operational referendum

Over the next few weeks, I will provide information related to the operational referendum that will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, April 7. An operational referendum allows voters to approve … more

By Supt. Brian Nadeau Ellsworth Community School District | 3/18/26