Education - Pierce County Journal

Jill Coleman Wasik, associate professor of environmental science who leads the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin effort at UW-River Falls, explains measuring water in the soil to students on May 25 at the university-operated Mann Valley Farm. UW-River Falls is receiving $155,441 in state funding to conduct additional student research on water.

UWRF among recipients of Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin funding

RIVER FALLS– The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin has awarded $155,441 to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for five water quality projects which the university is either leading or … more

8/24/23

The Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley, which serves children and families in Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties, celebrated its upcoming renovation July 27 in Baldwin.

Family Resource Center gets ready to renovate

BALDWIN – Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley (FRCSCV) held a groundbreaking ceremony for their upcoming renovation project, Thursday, July 27 at their office on Main Street in Baldwin. … more

8/10/23

UWRF senior Amber Rappl explains how she and other students who work in the campus Sustainability Office create plastic bricks as part of recycling efforts.

UWRF continues to build on sustainability efforts

RIVER FALLS – From partnering with others to start Earth Fest, an event that focuses on an environmentally friendly approach, to collecting and donating items that students get rid of at the … more

8/10/23

The old Moody’s car dealership at the corner of Highway 65 and Cascade Avenue in River Falls is undergoing a transformation to provide more programming space to Chippewa Valley Technical College. The remodel should be completed by the end of August.

CVTC building renovations lead to workforce solutions

RIVER FALLS – Chippewa Valley Technical College at River Falls faculty, students and staff anxiously await the completion of renovations to the college’s acquired building at the … more

8/10/23

There were no seats to spare at the River Falls School Board meeting Monday, July 24 as around 30 community members gave their public comments, with many more in attendance.

RF School Board’s gender diverse student policy proposal moves forward

RIVER FALLS – Nearly an hour of River Falls’ July 24 school board meeting was dedicated to public comment on the district’s proposed changes to the “Gender Diverse … more

By Andrew Harrington | 8/3/23

CVTC receives Pierce County EDC Career Pathway Award

Chippewa Valley Technical College at River Falls was awarded the Pierce County Economic Development Corporation’s Career Pathway Award recently for outstanding work with high school academies … more

8/3/23

Steve Kelm, left, chair of the UW-River Falls Animal and Food Science Department, and Michael Orth, dean of the university’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, testified in support of funding for the Farm and Industry Short Course program to be housed at UW-River Falls during a committee hearing Thursday at the state Capitol.

UWRF officials testify in support of Farm and Industry Short Course funding

RIVER FALLS – Leadership from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) joined several agriculture industry representatives at the … more

8/3/23

UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo receives a gold-level Family Friendly Workplace Award Thursday from Mark Tyler, left, founder of Family Friendly Workplaces, and Neil Kline, right, executive director of the organization.

UW-River Falls named a Family Friendly Workplace

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has been certified as a gold-level Family Friendly Workplace, the highest distinction given by an organization that recognizes employers … more

8/3/23

UW-River Falls students, from left, Rafael Larosiliere, Anna Euerle, Kate Petersen, Yihong Deng, and Ashley Gruman won first place in a national contest by developing a dairy-based product aimed at helping ease people’s anxiety. The group won the Dairy Management Inc. New Product Competition and received the award in Chicago.

Getting to the root of stress: UWRF students win national award

RIVER FALLS – A team of University of Wisconsin-River Falls students has turned a challenging project into a first-place national award by developing a dairy-based product aimed at helping ease … more

7/27/23

A worker helps finish moving a new pasteurizer into the dairy pilot plant at UW-River Falls. The new equipment is a key part of the remodeled Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence that could open as soon as this fall.

Rebuilding the UW-River Falls dairy pilot plant one piece at a time

RIVER FALLS – Two forklifts slowly lowered a large, shiny metallic piece of equipment from a semi-truck trailer onto a dolly below before several workers pushed and pulled the item into a room … more

7/27/23

Rotary Youth Exchange seeks students and host families

RIVER FALLS – Each year the River Falls Rotary Club sponsors at least one foreign exchange student to come to the area and attend high school while living with host families in the community. … more

7/27/23

PSD Building & Grounds Supervisor Mike Hoikka shows the cost comparisons for the paving project at the July 19 Prescott School Board meeting.

Prescott School Board gives thumbs up to food service and paving plans

PRESCOTT – At the top of the July 19 Prescott School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Rick Spicuzza gave a shout out to those who keep the buildings in shape. “Our custodians do an … more

By Nicole Rogers | 7/27/23

Superintendent's column: Upcoming survey for Ellsworth facilities

The Ellsworth Community School District will be conducting a survey of residents this fall regarding a number of facility upgrades for a possible April 2024 facility referendum. This … more

By Barry Cain | 7/20/23

Panther Kids Club rate increased by Ellsworth School Board

ELLSWORTH – Panther Kids Club rates were officially increased from $3 to $4 per hour as part of Ellsworth’s July 10 school board meeting. The school board unanimously agreed on the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/20/23

Pictured are (front, from left): Rian Engeldinger (Prescott), Shay Stenroos (Prescott), Rebecca Styles (St. Croix Falls), Michelle Jensen (River Falls); (back) Hallah Jensen (Hudson), Kieran Lapcinski (Prescott), Parker Hince (St. Paul), Brecken Styles (St. Croix Falls), Jeff Ryan (Prescott), Chris Frey (Albert Lea, Minn.), Tanya Sponholz (Prescott).

Prescott Community Education Trip #21 to Lac Du Flambeau

Travelers from four different communities came together this past weekend to participate in the 21st Prescott Community Education sponsored trip to the Lac Du Flambeau Indian … more

Staff report | 7/13/23

Bathroom demolition and plumbing rough ins are complete at Malone Elementary School. Prescott

Prescott schools receive excellent DPI report

PRESCOTT – At the June 21 Prescott School Board meeting, Director of Student Services Sandy Strand had good news to share regarding the Department of Public Instruction review. “I am … more

By Nicole Rogers | 7/6/23

RF School Board concerned over looming state budget

RIVER FALLS – With Wisconsin’s state budget nearing finalization, River Falls School District Superintendent Jamie Benson discussed the financial future of the district at the June 19 … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/6/23

SV School Board plans facilities amid budget battle

SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley School Board tackled financial topics during the June 28 special meeting, discussing the expected state funding to the district from the biennial budget and … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/6/23

SV Middle/High School announces Term 4 honor roll

SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley Middle/High School has announced its last honor roll (Term 4) for the 2022-23 school year. Congratulations to all the students! Term 4 - 4.0 GPA … more

7/6/23

Ellsworth School Board agrees to three-year health insurance policy

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth School Board is already preparing for the coming school year, discussing health insurance plans, Panther Kids Club rates and professional learning community (PLC) … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/22/23