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The Ojibwe Drumming and Singing Group Tomahawk Circle from Lac Du Flambeau has performed all over the United States and Canada over the past 17 years. They have performed in California, New York, Alabama, Florida, Nebraska, Arizona, Washington, and 16 other states. Their performance last Saturday drew about 200 attendees.

Thank you for supporting us To the editor, I would like to thank the Prescott Foundation, the St. Croix Valley Foundation, and the Building an All Inclusive Community (BAIC) Group for … more

2/8/24

Shout out to Plum City honor roll students!

PLUM CITY – Plum City Middle/High School is pleased to announce second quarter honor roll recipients for the 2023-24 school year. A honor roll Seniors: McKenzie Bauer, Parker Bechel, … more

1/31/24

Prescott softball will be first high school team in state with a videoboard

The Prescott Cardinal softball complex will become the first at a high school in Wisconsin to have a video board. The Prescott School Board unanimously approved a plan at its Wednesday, Jan. 17 … more

By John McLoone | 1/25/24

Prescott School District voters to see $1.2 million operating expense referendum on spring ballot

The Prescott School Board unanimously passed a resolution at its meeting Wednesday, Jan. 17 to ask voter permission in an April 2 referendum for an additional $1.2 million annually. If approved, … more

By John McLoone | 1/24/24

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Amber Maier

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Jan. 17 is Prescott High School freshman Amber Maier, nominated by teacher Amy Nadeau. “I have seen Amber grow academically since the … more

1/17/24

Ellsworth SB acknowledges superintendent’s retirement after 16 years

Approving the referendum question, discussing open enrollment openings and the superintendent’s upcoming retirement were some of the topics of discussion at the Ellsworth Community School … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/11/24

River Falls School District in 2023 tied as the lowest district in the state in money it receives per pupil. In 2022, the district was 418 out of 421 districts.

SDRF voters will see 2 referendum questions Feb. 20

On Dec. 11, the River Falls School Board unanimously passed a set of resolutions that will bring two referendum questions to district voters on Feb. 20, 2024. One question will pertain to operating … more

12/28/23

PHS designates 1st trimester honor roll

PRESCOTT – Prescott High School is pleased to announce honor roll students for the first trimester of the 2023-2024 school year. A honor roll Freshmen: Kyra Dix, Zinoviya Fleming, … more

12/28/23

Prescott Schools will seek additional $1.2 million annually

The Prescott School Board will vote on Jan. 17 on a referendum question asking district taxpayers for an additional $1.2 million in operating funds annually. The consensus of the board at its … more

By John McLoone | 12/28/23

Community Club Student of the Week: Kyra Dix

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Dec. 20 is Prescott High School freshman Kyra Dix, nominated by math teacher Kayla Kinneman. “Kyra has been a phenomenal student in … more

12/20/23

This graphic shows what additions at Ellsworth High School might would look like for expanded career and technical education, fitness and concession areas. The referendum would also address building maintenance at the high and middle schools, along with the CTE area at EMS.

Ellsworth SB moves forward with facility referendum

ELLSWORTH – After parsing through community survey results at a special Dec. 6 meeting, the Ellsworth School Board Dec. 11 voted to move forward with a facility referendum model on the April 2, … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 12/20/23

Grace Anderson, Spring Valley ag teacher, donates blood. She is pictured with NHS students Maddie Shafer and Charli Vanasse, who worked at the drive.

NHS students at SVHS hold blood drive

On Nov. 17, 2023, the Spring Valley National Honor Society students hosted a blood drive at the school. It was an extremely successful day. They had 25 high school students, 19 staff members, and … more

12/13/23

In November 2022, Renaissance Charter Academy students and staff celebrated the groundbreaking of their new school building at 1355 Sunshine Ave., after a decade of being shuffled from building to building.

Renaissance Charter Academy lease agreement explained

At the Nov. 20 River Falls School Board meeting, Superintendent Jamie Benson wanted to set the record straight about the district’s lease agreement on the Renaissance Charter Academy building, … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 12/13/23

Speaker Cory Greenwood uses his program “Your Story Matters” to teach students resilience and tools to overcome challenges.

EHS speaker will focus on teen mental health

ELLSWORTH – Teen mental health issues are a growing concern in area school districts, which is why Ellsworth High School counselors Mitchell Smith and Jessica Wiskow want students to know they … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 12/7/23

The results are in for ECSD referendum survey

A recent survey of Ellsworth Community School District residents revealed that a majority of voters would not support a $34.3 million referendum plan. According to Superintendent Barry Cain, 938 … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 11/22/23

Toni Mattson, co-owner of Trinity Equestrian Center of Eau Claire, speaks about the importance of equine assisted therapy in helping veterans better deal with the adverse impacts of their time in the military.

UWRF Veterans Day event features equine assisted therapy program

RIVER FALLS – When Toni Mattson, her husband William and her sister established Trinity Equestrian Center in 2002, they envisioned numerous ways, from trail rides to horse boarding and … more

11/16/23

From left, UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, and River Falls business owners and UWRF alums Kristi and Jeff Cernohous participate in a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) building under construction at the university.

UWRF celebrates potential of SciTech building

RIVER FALLS – As supporters of the largest building project in the history of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls gathered on campus Monday for a ceremony celebrating the construction of … more

11/2/23

Footloose lead actors Lander Levers and Ava Brookshaw light up the stage during a recent dress rehearsal at Ellsworth High School.

Footloose debuts this weekend at EHS

Kick off those Sunday shoes and cut loose with a night out at Ellsworth High School’s fall musical “Footloose,” debuting this Friday. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 3 and … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 11/2/23

School Perceptions surveyed River Falls School District residents on support of operation and facilities referendums planned for the Feb. 20 spring primary election. This table shows how survey respondents ranked support of proposed facility projects.

River Falls School District survey shows strong support for operation referendum, $26 million in capital projects

River Falls School District voters would support two referendum initiatives which are likely to appear on the ballot for the Feb. 20 spring primary election, the school board learned at its meeting … more

By John McLoone | 10/26/23

Prescott School Board passes 2023-24 levy, but may have to ask voters for additional funds for future years at referendum

The Prescott School Board took care of current financial needs at its meeting Wednesday, Oct. 18 and is starting some tough community conversations for the coming year. With expectations for … more

By John McLoone | 10/26/23