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The Prescott band played the processional as 111 Cardinal seniors took their graduation seats. Pictured band members are (from left) Amanda Miller, Ruby Bernick, and Afton Reuter.

GALLERY: PHS sends Class of 2025 Cardinals out of the nest

Prescott High School celebrated the Class of 2025 with a commencement ceremony Friday, May 23. Cardinals fly high to the next chapter and remember, you can always come home. more

5/28/25

Ellsworth’s senior class was sent off May 23 with the class motto of “Take pride in how far you have come and have faith in how far you can go,” a quote from Christian Larson.

GALLERY: EHS Class of 2025 reflects on decade-plus of education and memories

The Ellsworth High School Class of 2025 tossed their caps in the air and celebrated their graduation Friday, May 23. more

5/28/25

CVTC board approves proposed 25-26 budget

EAU CLAIRE – The Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approved the proposed 2025-26 budget during its meeting on Monday, May 19. The budget calls for total expenditures … more

5/28/25

After the processional, the Spring Valley High School seniors were smiling with excitement and anticipation Friday, May 16.

GALLERY: SV Cardinals honor Class of 2025 grads

The Spring Valley High School Class of 2025 graduated before friends and family on Friday, May 16. more

5/22/25

Superintendent Dr. Glenn Webb described the Elmwood High School Class of 2025 as a class who academically rose to the challenge. As juniors, they had the highest ACT scores out of the 39-school CESA District and the eighth highest in Wisconsin.

GALLERY: Elmwood High School celebrates Class of 2025

The Elmwood High School Class of 2025 celebrated the final step in their K-12 education at a commencement ceremony Friday, May 16. Class motto: Memento Vivere Class flower: Red Peony … more

5/22/25

Patrick Ptacek (right) and his daughter present a check to Prescott Activities Director Matt Smith from the Cardinal Gas Pump Program.

Ptacek’s IGA donates over $2,646 to PSD from Cardinal Gas Pump Program

PRESCOTT – Ptacek’s IGA is proud to present a donation of over $2,646 to the Prescott School District, raised through the ongoing Ptacek’s IGA Prescott Cardinal Gas Pump program. … more

5/22/25

Haley Stewart, 19, of River Falls, took CVTC transcripted credits from her River Falls High School teachers, and then carried those credits with her to graduate from CVTC’s Business Management program early. She will walk the stage in River Falls to get her diploma on Friday, May 23.

RF woman earns college credits in HS, finishes degree at CVTC

RIVER FALLS – Haley Stewart started college when she was a freshman in high school. On Friday, May 23, she’ll be graduating from CVTC, at the age of 19, with an associate degree in … more

By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College | 5/22/25

Taste of Tuscany, the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation fundraiser, will be held May 30 from 4:30-8 p.m. at Vino in the Valley.

Taste of Tuscany returns to raise funds for classrooms and field trips

MAIDEN ROCK — Taste of Tuscany, the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation’s major fundraising event, is set for a 13th year of food, fun, auctions, raffles, music and wine. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/22/25

UWRF to honor outstanding alums and special contributor

RIVER FALLS – Four accomplished University of Wisconsin-River Falls alumni and a long-time university supporter will be honored during the 2024 Evening of Excellence on Thursday, May 15, in the … more

5/15/25

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Jeanne Rohl

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for May 14 is Prescott High School senior Jeanne Rohl, who was nominated by the Prescott Community Club Scholarship Committee. “Jeanne was … more

5/15/25

Ellsworth’s FFA Vet Science State Championship team (from left) Maddie Bowen, Emma-Rae Hines, Peyton Berg and McKenna Edgar.

Ellsworth FFA Vet Science team celebrates State title

ELLSWORTH — The EHS Veterinary Science Future Farmers of America (FFA) team was acknowledged by the Ellsworth School Board for winning State. Individually, McKenna Edgar took first place, … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/14/25

EHS applauds 3rd quarter honor roll students

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth High School is pleased to announce the third quarter honor roll students for the 2024-25 school year. Congratulations on your hard work! Seniors Aliza Acker, … more

5/14/25

Ellsworth Community School District retirees Marlyce Bayer, Lemoine Baker and Kari Langer. Not pictured: Tammy Blodgett, Mary Edquist, Gale Harris, Loni Johnson, Nancy O’Neill, Stacie Robey and Julie Winegar.

ECSD honors retirees, years of service at annual recognition dinner

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Community School District held its annual recognition dinner May 7 at The Ridgetop, celebrating retiring staff and staff that reached years of service milestones. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/14/25

CVTC seeks board applicants

EAU CLAIRE – Applications are being accepted for one position on the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) Board of Trustees. Successful candidates will serve a three-year term … more

5/14/25

UWRF Commencement ceremonies set for May 10

RIVER FALLS – More than 650 students will receive their degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls during three spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10. All three … more

5/8/25

UW-River Falls student composer Sam Nesbit, at the podium, guides a concert band of student and community musicians during a daylong cinema scoring event in Abbott Concert Hall. Nesbit and fellow students Ben Garcia and Landon Zientara wrote original music compositions to some of their favorite videogames and the gathered musicians performed them in time with key sections of each game.

UWRF student composers lead Hollywood-style recording session

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls brought a Hollywood-style recording session to life on Saturday, April 26, offering student composers a career-launching experience inside … more

5/7/25

Humane Handling Institute Program Director Kurt Vogel creates hands-on experiences in a supportive environment for those attending HHI training workshops.

UWRF Humane Handling Institute to present at national animal welfare conference

RIVER FALLS – Staff and students from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Humane Handling Institute (HHI) will present research and best practices at the Meat Institute’s Animal Care … more

5/7/25

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for May 7 is Riley Berg.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Riley Berg

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for May 7 is Prescott High School senior Riley Berg, nominated by ALC teacher Kelly Capps. “Riley has worked hard all year to stay on track … more

5/7/25

Ellsworth is one of only 20 schools in Wisconsin selected to receive a $25,000 Fab Lab Grant. This exciting opportunity will help equip students with high-tech skills for the jobs of the future.

WEDC awards Ellsworth Community School District $25,000 Fab Lab Grant

ELLSWORTH – Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced Friday that Ellsworth Community School District is the recipient of a state grant to fund new … more

5/7/25

Elijah Haug came home with a share of the Valedictorian award as well as the Academic Excellence Scholarship at the Spring Valley Senior Awards presentation at the April 30 school board meeting.

SV announces Class of 2025 senior award winners

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley School Board heard presentations on timelines for referendum projects and the referendum interest and financing outlook after announcing senior award winners … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/7/25