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Seniors Brett Kopp and Owen Kober shared memories from the class’s years at Plum City on Saturday, including some fun times and some unforgettable stories. Other speakers at the graduation were Valedictorian Lisbeth Henn and Salutatorian Benjamin Hassing.

GALLERY: Plum City graduates get emotional on graduation day

Plum City High School Class of 2026 held its commencement ceremony Saturday, May 16. Tobey Anderson Parents: Kerri & Rich Anderson Favorite staff: Mr. Gilles allowing me to further … more

5/20/26

Graduates gather before the start of Northwood Technical College’s commencement ceremony May 8, 2026, in New Richmond.

Turning tassels and transforming futures at Northwood Tech

NEW RICHMOND — Northwood Technical College recognized graduates from its New Richmond campus during a spring commencement ceremony held May 8, 2026, at the New Richmond High School, as the college … more

5/20/26

Elmwood High School Class of 2026 staff speaker Kristel Winger said from a young age, this group of kids was known as “the farm class” that loved everything to do with farming, playing farmer during 4K, “plowing” fields on the classroom rug, building barns for animals and taking field trips to local farms.

GALLERY: Elmwood Class of 2026 known as ‘the farm class’

Elmwood High School Class of 2026 honored graduates during the commencement ceremony Friday, May 15. Class motto: "Not perfect, just unforgettable" Class flower: White … more

5/20/26

Nora Boles is the May 20 Prescott Community Club Student of the Week.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Nora Boles

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for May 20 is Prescott High School senior Nora Boles, selected by the Prescott Community Club Scholarship Committee. “Nora was chosen by the … more

5/20/26

Four UW-River Falls graduates were honored during the university’s annual Evening of Excellence Wednesday. Pictured from left: Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth, David Drewiske (Outstanding Service Award), Lamah Bility (Outstanding Young Alumni), Mary Ella Jerome (Distinguished Alumni) and Duane Hall (Lifetime Achievement Award).

UW-River Falls honors outstanding alumni at Evening of Excellence

RIVER FALLS — The accomplishments of four outstanding University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates were celebrated during the university’s annual Evening of Excellence Wednesday. … more

5/20/26

UWRF names Jeff Lamie Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement

RIVER FALLS — The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has named Jeff Lamie Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement. Lamie will begin … more

5/20/26

The Ellsworth School Board celebrated Valedictorian Carly Girdeen and Salutatorian Jenna Early at the May 13 meeting.

Pressing maintenance projects approved by Ellsworth School Board

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Community School District Board approved the maintenance project list for the 2026-27 year at the May 13 meeting that features about $362,000 in work to be completed. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/20/26

School Counselor Vanessa Maione presented $100 Jaci Kosin Memorial/Silver Slipper Scholarships to Natalee Huppert, Addison Kellogg and Makenna Hildebrandt.

GALLERY: Prescott High School hosts Senior Scholarship Awards Night

Prescott High School Class of 2026 scholarship recipients gathered Wednesday, May 6 in the Prescott Performing Arts Center for the annual accolades. Graduation will take place at 7 p.m. … more

5/14/26

Ellsworth Community School District retirees High School Choir Teacher Karen Kornmann, Elementary Teaching Assistant Lynette Winger, Elementary Teaching Assistant Karen Klawitter, Elementary Teaching Assistant Karen Webster and High School English Teacher Jennifer Kieren. Not pictured: Bus Driver Dan Unser, High School Library Media Assistant Karolyn Campbell and Elementary Teaching Assistant Konnie Roland.

Eight retirees, years of service celebrated at ECSD Recognition Dinner

ELLSWORTH — Ellsworth Community School District staff were welcomed to The Ridgetop on May 6 for the annual Recognition Dinner. The district honored eight retirees who hold a combined 189 years of … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/14/26

Spring Valley High School seniors graduating with honors include (front, from left) Moss Leslie, Madeline Lopez Viveros, Karter Dykhouse, Evah Butts, Elizabeth Koskie, Ella Stangl; (back, from left) Toby Shafer, Collin Brunner, Jonah Secaur, Reese Vivoda, Addison Neidermyer, Emma Buck, Milli Vanasse.

SVHS seniors receive more than $115,000 in scholarships, awards

SPRING VALLEY – On Wednesday night, May 6, 2026, approximately 150 people gathered in the gymnasium at Spring Valley High School to celebrate the accomplishments of the 48 students graduating as … more

5/14/26

CVTC board to vote on proposed 2026-27 budget

EAU CLAIRE – The Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board will host a public hearing and final budget approval at its meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, in room 170 of the … more

5/14/26

UW-River Falls graduate Laina Spiekermeier receives congratulations from Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth Saturday during Commencement in Page Arena at the Falcon Center. 679 graduates received undergraduate and graduate degrees across the day’s three ceremonies.

679 graduates receive degrees at UW-River Falls Commencement May 9

RIVER FALLS — 679 students received their degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls during the spring Commencement ceremony Saturday at Page Arena in the Falcon Center. 589 students … more

5/14/26

UW-River Falls senior Hayden Banks presents a research project at the 2026 Research in the Rotunda event at the Wisconsin State Capitol in March. Banks has been named this year’s recipient of the Drs. Ann and William Lydecker Student Research Award that recognizes an outstanding undergraduate’s research efforts combined with service to and/or involvement at UW-River Falls.

Banks receives 2026 Lydecker Student Research Award at UW-River Falls

RIVER FALLS — Hayden Banks, a senior chemistry major from River Falls, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Drs. Ann and William Lydecker Student Research Award at the University … more

5/14/26

River Falls schools honored with state and national ‘School of Character’ designations

RIVER FALLS – Two schools in the School District of River Falls have been recognized for their excellence in character education by Character.org, a leading international authority in the … more

5/14/26

The Spring Valley School Board announced Emma Buck (left) as salutatorian, Millija Vanasse (center) as valedictorian and Tyler Vanasse (right) as the Technical Excellence Scholarship recipient for the Class of 2026.

SV exploring further track improvements with surplus referendum dollars

SPRING VALLEY — After breaking ground on a practice track and setting up for the construction of a bus barn, the Spring Valley School District landed with a surplus of about $1.1 million referendum … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/6/26

Prescott High School junior Parker Skeesick is the May 6 Prescott Community Club Student of the Week.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Parker Skeesick

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for May 6 is Prescott High School junior Parker Skeesick, nominated by physical education teacher Jordan Hansen. “I would like to nominate … more

5/6/26

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski was named the 2026 Wisconsin Distinguished Agriculturalist by the UW-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) April 16. From left: CAFES Dean Michael Orth, Romanski and Professor Emeritus Purnendu Vasavada, who nominated Romanski for the honor.

DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski honored with Wisconsin Distinguished Agriculturalist Award

RIVER FALLS — Randy Romanski, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), has been named the 2026 Wisconsin Distinguished Agriculturalist by … more

5/1/26

UW-River Falls students celebrate graduation after Commencement in December 2025. This year’s spring ceremonies are set for Saturday, May 9.

UW-River Falls Commencement set for May 9

RIVER FALLS — 679 students will receive their degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls during three spring Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9. All three ceremonies will … more

5/1/26

An AAPS Library Services graphic from the River Falls School Board’s April 20 Artificial Intelligence presentation.

Future of AI in the classroom discussed by RFSB

RIVER FALLS — The River Falls Board of Education heard a presentation on Artificial Intelligence use in district classrooms and approved a parking lot resurfacing bid during the April 20 meeting. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/30/26

Prescott High School sophomore Nola Kiefer is the April 29 Prescott Community Club Student of the Week.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Nola Kiefer

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week is Prescott High School sophomore Nola Kiefer, who was nominated by library media specialist Joan Simon. “Nola is actively involved in several … more

4/29/26