Education - Pierce County Journal

Elmwood green-lights EPC football’s move to 8-man

ELMWOOD — Elmwood approved its half of EPC football’s move to eight-man football starting in 2028 at the school board meeting Monday night, with Plum City’s board also slated to vote on the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/24/26

Laura Diez Moreno, an exchange student from Spain, is the Prescott Community Club Student of the Week.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Laura Diez Moreno

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Sept. 23 is Prescott High School junior Laura Diez Moreno, nominated by Spanish teacher Profe Jodarski. “I am excited to recognize Laura, … more

9/24/26

Prescott School Board gets update on cell phone policy

PRESCOTT – The new personal communication device policy seems to be going well, the Prescott School Board heard at its Sept. 16 meeting. Supt. Jim Reif said the district purchased lock boxes … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/24/26

River Falls High School Welding 2 students visited Donaldson’s and Northern Metal Fabrication in Baldwin last year for a tour.

$14,000 donation to support RFHS Welding Program

RIVER FALLS - The School District of River Falls has received a $14,000 donation from the Donaldson Foundation to support the River Falls High School welding program. The grant will … more

9/16/26

The Kinnickinnic River is pictured in River Falls. The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Sustainability Office is inviting the community to participate in Watershed Week Sept. 21-25, with a variety of events on and off campus.

UWRF Sustainability Office invites community to participate in Watershed Week Sept. 21-25

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Sustainability Office invites the community to participate in a variety of activities and events during Watershed Week, Sept. … more

9/16/26

Jeff Ryan will lead a River Falls Community Education four-week course exploring the history and contemporary experiences of Wisconsin’s 11 Tribal Nations.

RF Community Ed offers course on Wisconsin Tribal Nations

River Falls Community Education is offering a four-week course exploring the history and contemporary experiences of Wisconsin’s 11 Tribal Nations. Led by veteran educator Jeff Ryan, the … more

9/16/26

Rocky Branch RF4C students enjoyed their first experience at the school forest this spring. They observed insects, plants, and weather, and had fun mixing and creating in the "mud kitchen."

$10,000 grant will support outdoor learning at River Falls School Forest

RIVER FALLS — The School District of River Falls has received a $10,000 Environmental Grant from the St. Croix Valley Foundation to support outdoor learning, exploration and restoration at the … more

9/16/26

Mathematics teachers from seven middle schools in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota attended the first of three professional development workshops at UW-River Falls Aug. 12. The project, titled Mathematics at the Core: Modeling and Coherence, is one of just eight in the country funded by a grant from the Mathematical Association of America and the John and Mary Neff Foundation.

UWRF faculty awarded national grant to strengthen mathematics teaching

RIVER FALLS – A new University of Wisconsin-River Falls professional development program is helping middle school mathematics teachers build deeper content knowledge, strengthen classroom … more

9/16/26

PHS seniors Kennedy Holub and Izzy Thoen are pictured with PHS Principal Josh Fiege and Dean of Students Rick Montreal.

Prescott Community Club Students of the Week

The Prescott Community Club Students of the Week for Sept. 16 are Prescott High School seniors Kennedy Holub and Izzy Thoen, who were nominated by English teacher Allison Pasiuk. “It is with … more

9/16/26

Instant music classes for hopelessly busy people

PRESCOTT – Would you like to learn to play an instrument like the piano, guitar, or ukulele, but you just cannot seem to find the time? Are you intimidated by the idea of taking private lessons, … more

9/16/26

EHS hosted it's Day of Service on Aug. 26 during Interim Days this year; students went with their homeroom advisories to do a team-building service project. Some students made birthday gifts for Meals on Wheels, mulched St. Francis School's playground, cleaned up Brown Field, built a display for the Ellsworth Wisconsin Area Chamber of Commerce, painted at Bethel's Basement Blessings and many other projects.

ECSD recaps interim school days, reports high attendance percentages

ELLSWORTH — Each of the building principals reported strong attendance at the optional interim school days, emphasizing their importance for both students and staff at the Sept. 9 Ellsworth … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/16/26

EHS Homecoming Court 2026 (from left): freshmen Reese Franklin and Brady Peterson, juniors Carter Lampman and Lily Hanson, senior Abbigail Hinrichs, Queen Molly Abbas, King Cooper Olson, senior Breken Young, and sophomores Eian Murphy and Sophia Wilson.

GALLERY: Homecoming Week 2026 begins at Ellsworth High School!

Ellsworth Homecoming festivities will culminate this weekend with the parade at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, the chili feed from 5-8 p.m. at Ellsworth Hgh School, the football game at 7 p.m. and … more

9/16/26

Melanie Ammons, reading interventionist at Plum City Elementary School

Plum City Schools introduce new staff for 2026-27

PLUM CITY – Plum City School District welcomes the following new staff members for the 2026-27 school year. Melanie Ammons Position: Reading Interventionist, Plum City Elementary … more

9/9/26

Anna Lasley, district/elementary administrative assistant

New staff welcomed at Elmwood schools

ELMWOOD – Elmwood School District is pleased to welcome the following new staff members to the Wolves Den for the 2026-27 school year. Anna Lasley Position: District/Elementary … more

9/9/26

Jen Struensee, Chippewa Valley Technical College EMS instructor, has been teaching at the college for 11 years. As one of the first on the scene of the most horrific 911 call in her career, she tells the story to students to make sure they take care of their mental health as they care for others.

CVTC instructor becomes the lesson

Today, Jen Struensee is teaching EMS hopefuls in her classroom at Chippewa Valley Technical College. But seven years ago, she was at the height of her career as a firefighter-paramedic when a … more

By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College | 9/9/26

Ruby Magee is the Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Sept. 9.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Ruby Magee

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Sept. 9 is Prescott High School junior Ruby Magee, who was nominated by PHS staff. Ruby was nominated by PHS Staff to be the WILS … more

9/9/26

New UW-River Falls students gather at Ramer Field with the Marching Falcons marching band and Freddy Falcon mascot to begin Orientation on Sunday, Aug. 30. The event was part of the kickoff to UWRF's Week of Welcome, which includes games and activities, live entertainment, athletic events and more to introduce new students to the campus and community.

UWRF welcomes new students to campus for 2026-2027 academic year

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls welcomed new students to campus for Orientation on Sunday. The newest Falcons gathered at Ramer Field for rallying music with the Marching … more

9/9/26

Participants practice guiding pigs using sorting boards during a Humane Handling and Stunning workshop at the UW-River Falls Humane Handling Institute (HHI) in April. The next workshop for meat industry employees is scheduled for Sept. 17-18.

UWRF Humane Handling Institute trains livestock processors in safe and humane handling

RIVER FALLS – “We built this program from the ground up for you," said Kurt Vogel, director of the Humane Handling Institute (HHI) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, as 17 meat industry … more

9/9/26

UW-River Falls graduates celebrate commencement in May, 2026. UWRF has been named a College of Distinction for the 2026-2027 academic year by Colleges of Distinction.

UW-River Falls named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction

RIVER FALLS – Colleges of Distinction has named the University of Wisconsin-River Falls a College of Distinction for the 2026-2027 academic year. The designation is reserved for institutions whose … more

9/9/26

Supt. column: Salute to educators

ELLSWORTH — There is nothing quite like the energy of a new school year starting up in Ellsworth. The quiet summer hallways are officially gone, replaced by the chaotic, wonderful noise of students … more

By Supt. Brian Nadeau Ellsworth Community School District | 9/2/26