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WMEA President Brad Schneider presents Prescott High School Principal Josh Fiege with the WMEA Distinguished Administrator Award at the annual Wisconsin State Music Conference on Oct. 25 in Madison.

PHS principal honored with WMEA Distinguished Administrator Award

WAUNAKEE – During this season of giving, Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) is proud to spotlight its 2023 service award recipients -- individuals who have sustained a commitment to … 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

A cow interacts with her calf on Cheyenne Christianson’s Barron County farm. Kate Creutzinger, assistant professor of animal welfare and behavior at UW-River Falls, has received two federal grants to research the welfare of cows and calves related to their living conditions.

UWRF professor awarded federal grants to study animal welfare

RIVER FALLS – A Holstein calf just a few weeks old lay next to its mother on a late fall day in a pasture at Cheyenne Christianson’s Barron County farm, seemingly content and … more

12/20/23

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

UW-River Falls commencement set for Dec. 16

RIVER FALLS – More than 300 students will receive their degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls during the fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. at Knowles … more

12/13/23

Lauren Kaminski, secretary (left) and Jenny Ames, director of community education and communication at School District of River Falls, received two awards at the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association conference held in November.

SDRF earns Spectrum Awards for Excellence and Merit in School Communications

The School District of River Falls (SDRF) was recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with three Spectrum Awards for its work in school communications. … more

12/13/23

Superintendent’s column: Change happens at the speed of trust

Change happens at the speed of trust; therefore, I am writing to briefly summarize the School District of River Falls’ two community referendum questions to be slated for the Feb. 20, 2024 … more

By Jamie Benson | 12/13/23

Prescott Community Club honors two Students of the Week

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Dec. 6 was sophomore Emmanuel Cryer, nominated by Prescott High School science teacher Sarah Westman. “Emmanuel is a very smart, kind and … more

12/13/23

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

Gilmer named new dean of students at UW-River Falls

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has named Michael Gilmer as its new dean of students, a position that university officials have cited as key in supporting students and … more

12/7/23

EHS celebrates 1st quarter honor roll accolades

Ellsworth High School has released the names of first quarter honor roll recipients for the 2023-24 school year. Freshman Molly Abbas, Mason Anderson, Ella Auckland, CallieAnn Bailuff, … more

12/7/23

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

UW-River Falls student Jadyn Nelson discusses her research project during the Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity (URSCA) Fall Gala event last year. This year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 5.

UW-River Falls to host URSCA Fall Gala on Dec. 5

RIVER FALLS – Students’ high-level research will be on display at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity ( URSCA ) Fall Gala on … more

11/30/23

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Lucas Maier

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Nov. 30 is Prescott High School sophomore Lucas Maier, nominated by math teacher Bryce McCauley. “Lucas has been a standout student this … more

11/30/23

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Dylan Francis

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Nov. 22 is Prescott High School freshman Dylan Francis, who was nominated by English teacher Tania Sponholz. “Dylan is the type of … more

11/22/23

Pictured are members of Prescott High School’s one-act play “The Importance of Being Earnest. (Back row, from left): Maverick Drew (crew), Steven Craft (actor), Cayden Riley (actor), Clint Sizemore (crew), Syrenna Taylor (crew), Cassie Most (crew); (middle row) Cooper Langer (actor), Will Markert (actor), Mack Eggers (actor), Sophie Perez (crew), Eliott Cook (actor); (front row) Leah Harvey (crew), Abby Stubbe (actor), Thomas Speltz (director), Kyra Dix (actor), Grace Ryan (actor.)

PHS actors perform at state one-act competition

Congratulations to the entire cast, crew and director of Prescott High School’s "The Importance of Being Earnest" cast and crew, who participated in the WISDAA state one act play competition on … more

11/22/23

Plum City MS/HS applauds honor roll

PLUM CITY – Plum City Middle/High School applauds the following honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2023-34 school year. A honor roll Seniors: McKenzie Bauer, Kali … more

11/22/23

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