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(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

The current Malone Intermediate School, housing grades 4 and 5, is located at 125 Elm S. N., Prescott.

PSD planning to hold public forum prior to Intermediate School sale decision

PRESCOTT — Since the December approval, the Prescott School Board has discussed logistics of the district’s consolidation from four to three schools, and the March 11 meeting was no different, … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/18/26

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Hannah Schommer

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for March 11 is Prescott High School senior Hannah Schommer, nominated by social studies teacher Mandy Bernick. “Hannah was selected as Kiwanis … more

3/11/26

Anonymous donors commit more than $10 million to CVTC

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) announced Monday that anonymous longtime supporters have committed a legacy gift expected to exceed $10 million, designating all their belongings to the … more

3/11/26

Pierce County students encouraged to apply for $2,500 McKernon Scholarship by March 15

PIERCE COUNTY — The St. Croix Valley Foundation is encouraging Pierce County residents pursuing higher education to apply for the McKernon Scholarship, which will award 30–35 scholarships of … more

3/11/26

UWRF presents Eve Beglarian for 60th Commissioned Composer Concert March 12

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will welcome featured composer Eve Beglarian for the 60th Commissioned Composer concert on Thursday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Abbott Concert … more

3/11/26

Grace Simon-Dupuis, a St. Croix Falls High School senior, creates a frame-by-frame clay animation video during the Visual Arts Classic, held Feb. 27 at UW-River Falls. This was the second year UWRF’s art and art education programs have hosted the competition. Students from 10 regional school districts participated.

Area high school students compete in Visual Arts Classic at UW-River Falls

RIVER FALLS – Around 60 students from 11 area high schools put their artistic talents to the test at the Visual Arts Classic (VAC) held Feb. 27 at the … more

3/11/26

UW-River Falls anatomy and physiology students view an image of a human body on a virtual dissection table, one of five such devices in the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech), which opened for classes in January. The community will be invited to tour the facility during a grand opening celebration March 31 from 4 to 6 p.m.

UW-River Falls to host SciTech Grand Opening Celebration March 31

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls invites the community to tour the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) at a Grand Opening Celebration from 4-6 p.m. March 31. … more

3/11/26

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to host annual conference at UW-River Falls March 13

RIVER FALLS – The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) will host their 2026 annual conference at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Friday, March 13, … more

3/11/26

The newly installed hardwood floor in the St. Joseph Parish School gym was recently completed. The floor replaced the original gym floor built in 1959.

St. Joseph’s capital campaign seeks funds for improvements

PRESCOTT – St. Joseph Parish School has kicked off a new campaign, called Founded in Faith, to raise $1.5 million to fund critical infrastructure to the existing 1959 school building. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/10/26

EHS and EMS plan for sweeping changes to student class schedules

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth School Board heard the first reading of middle school and high school academic scheduling for the 2026-27 school year in the instance that the April referendum is not … more

3/10/26

Anchor Paper CEO to speak at UWRF University Business Collaboration Center

RIVER FALLS – Brooke Lee, the CEO of Anchor Paper, will be the next guest speaker for the Innovators Speaker Series presented by the University Business Collaboration Center (UBCC) at the … more

3/3/26

Author Brian Reisinger will discuss his book, “Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer,” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in the Kinnickinnic River Theater in the University Center, 501 Wild Rose Ave. The event is free and open to the public.

Author to discuss disappearing family farms at UW-River Falls March 11

RIVER FALLS – Author Brian Reisinger will discuss his book, “ Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer,” at 5 … more

3/3/26

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Cadyn Hillebrand

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for March 4 is Prescott High School senior Cadyn Hillebrand, nominated by physical education teacher Avery Potthoff. “Cadyn is a fantastic … more

3/3/26

Spring Valley Schools: A New Chapter of Connection and Vision

To begin, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Pierce County Journal for providing this space to share news from the School District of Spring Valley. Since I began my tenure here, our … more

By Supt. John Groh | 3/3/26