Education - Pierce County Journal

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 Community Club Student of the Week: Leo Rohl

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Jan. 24 is Prescott High School freshman Leo Rohl, nominated by math teacher Bella Zimmer. “Leo always has a positive attitude with a … more

1/25/24

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

Avantika Sivakumar, a senior at Wayzata, Minn., High School, meticulously winds the wheels of a car as part of her team’s participation in the “Scrambler” event Saturday during the Science Olympiad competition at UW-River Falls. Sivakumar was among 900 high school students who participated in the competition that focuses on many aspects of science.

Science Olympiad at UW-River Falls showcases science successes

RIVER FALLS – Avantika Sivakumar held a mini-car in her hands and turned the back wheels one rotation after another according to a predetermined calculation that would determine how far the … more

1/25/24

A team of UW-River Falls students and their coach recently placed first in the National Forage Bowl Competition in Mobile, Ala. Left to right are Tucker Lundquist, Hannah Schull, Coach Yoana Newman, Ryan Bottema and Jace Heiman. UW-River Falls teams have won the last four Forage Bowl competitions they have competed in.

Planting a tradition: UWRF team wins National Forage Bowl Competition

RIVER FALLS – When it comes to all things big and small in forage production and management, University of Wisconsin-River Falls students definitely know their subject well. A team … more

1/25/24

Area schools receive more than $33K in music grants

Twelve school districts will receive funding through St. Croix Valley Foundation’s competitive Music Education Grants Program. Funds will be used to purchase new instruments and equipment, … more

1/24/24

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

School district report card receives exceeds expectations rating

RIVER FALLS – The School District of River Falls (SDRF) received a four star rating (“Exceeds Expectations'') from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on the 2022-23 state … more

1/17/24

RF superintendent speaks on looming referendum at council meeting

River Falls Superintendent Jamie Benson presented the need-to-know information ahead of the Feb. 10 referendum vote at the Jan. 9 River Falls City Council meeting. Benson cited the current … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/17/24

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

Column: Crucial Prescott referendum question explained

On Jan. 17, the Prescott School Board will be voting on a crucial referendum question seeking an additional $1.2 million in annual operating funds from district taxpayers. Following the board's … more

By Dr. Rick Spicuzza | 1/17/24

Ellsworth Supt. column: Referendum on the April 2 ballot

At the January board meeting, the Ellsworth Community School District Board of Education officially approved the resolution to move to a $25.445 million Facilities Referendum at the upcoming April 2, … more

By Barry Cain | 1/17/24

High school students work out a problem during a past Science Olympiad at UW-River Falls. About 900 students from Wisconsin, Minnesota and other Midwestern states will compete in the Science Olympiad competition at UWRF on Saturday, Jan. 20.

UWRF to host Science Olympiad competition on Jan. 20

River Falls – When about 900 high school students on 58 teams from Wisconsin, Minnesota and elsewhere across the Midwest convene at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Saturday, Jan. 20, … more

1/11/24

Prescott Community Club Students of the Week

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Jan. 3 was freshman Collin Kosmalski, nominated by Prescott High School science teacher Cameron Meyers. “Collin has been a great … more

1/11/24

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

RF SB prepares delegate for state assembly

In an opportunity for legislative representation at the state level, the River Falls School Board selected board member Lindsey Curtis as the delegate to attend the 2024 Wisconsin Association of … more

By Andrew Harrington | 12/28/23

Rueben Nilsson was recently hired to manage the Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence at UW-River Falls. University officials say his background that involves operating small- and larger-size dairy plants makes him the perfect choice to oversee the newly renovated $9 million dairy pilot plant at UW-River Falls.

UW-River Falls hires new dairy pilot plant manager

RIVER FALLS – As Rueben Nilsson makes his way through the maze of shiny metallic equipment that fill the Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence at the University of … more

12/28/23

UW-River Falls students placed third in a team category and fourth in an individual competition among their peers from across North America and Europe in the American Veterinary Medical Association Animal Welfare Assessment Contest in November at UWRF. Participants included, left to right, Coach Kate Creutzinger and students Lilly Streich, Emma Hamilton, Beth McIlquham, Alli Matzek, Brooke Casey, and Shawna Sigl.

UWRF students excel in animal welfare competition

RIVER FALLS – When a team of University of Wisconsin-River Falls students competed in a competition at their home campus that included peers from across North America and Europe, it was an … 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