Education - Pierce County Journal

Peterson named dean of College of Arts and Sciences at UW-River Falls

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has named Karl Peterson as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) after a national search. Peterson has served as interim dean … more

5/1/25

Nine UW-River Falls students were awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Students during a banquet and ceremony on campus Wednesday. (Front, from left)): Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth, Annika Gunderson, Nhi Nguyen and Eva Malm; (back, from left): Katrina Steele, Em Murray, Cassie Christian, Jack Schindler Van Hoof, Sasha Resig and Brendan Fernlund.

UW-River Falls honors nine with Chancellor’s Award for Students

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls presented its highest non-academic honor to nine students during the annual Chancellor’s Award for Students reception Wednesday. The … more

5/1/25

A crowd of onlookers watch as the Centennial Time Capsule is lowered into the ground on May 13, 1975.

Five decades later, UW-River Falls time capsule artifacts on display

RIVER FALLS – Community members are invited to peek at the past during an unveiling of items recovered from a time capsule buried at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls five decades … more

5/1/25

Gavin Miller is the Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 30.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Gavin Miller

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 30 is Prescott High School junior Gavin Miller, nominated by physical education teacher Jordan Hansen. “Gavin is one of the … more

5/1/25

The Ellsworth FFA Veterinary Science team of Emma-Rae Hines, Maddie Bowen, Peyton Berg and McKenna Edgar earned first place at the State FFA Vet Science competition in Madison.

Ellsworth FFA Vet Science team places 1st at state

According to Ellsworth FFA Advisor Katie Christenson, April is a month of judging contests for FFA, and their chapter had several teams that qualified for state. This year, for the first time … more

5/1/25

CVTC board votes to publish proposed 25-26 budget

EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approved publishing the proposed 2025-26 budget during its meeting on Thursday, April 24. The Board will host a … more

4/30/25

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 23 is Isabeal Soderbeck.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Isabeal Soderbeck

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 23 is Prescott High School junior Isabeal Soderbeck, nominated by Library Media Specialist Joan Simon. “Isabeal is currently a … more

4/30/25

The recipients of the 2025 Empower Ellsworth grants, which were awarded Thursday, April 17.

Six student projects receive support through Empower Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH – Service learning is an important part of character education in the Ellsworth Community School District, apparent by the number of thoughtful projects presented to a panel of judges … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/24/25

River Falls senior Gage Brunkhorst has developed into a top-tier baker, now selling his baked goods through his business.

RFHS senior owns thriving baking biz

RIVER FALLS — River Falls senior Gage Brunkhorst has always had a love for cooking and baking, eventually turning that spark into his own baking business. Ever since Brunkhorst was young, … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/22/25

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 16 is Prescott High School student Brody West.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Brody West

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 16 is Prescott High School sophomore Brody West, nominated by music teacher Jason Canfield. “Brody is a member of the HS Garage … more

4/17/25

Herb Kohl Educational Foundation honors Prescott principal

The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 Principal Leadership Awards, recognizing exceptional school administrators across Wisconsin. Among the 14 honorees … more

4/17/25

Reif named as Prescott School District supt.

PRESCOTT – The Prescott School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Reif as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Reif currently … more

4/17/25

Ellsworth School Board Vice President Susan Beck served her last meeting April 14 after serving on the board for 12 years.

Principals recap annual goals as school year enters late stages

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth School Board heard updates from leaders of all three of the district’s schools, with some success stories and other goals shining a light on areas to improve. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/16/25

Plum City HS releases 3rd quarter honor roll

Plum City High School is pleased to share the names of students who made the third quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. A honor roll Seniors: Carter Fetzer, Yoselin Gea, Daisy … more

4/16/25

Attendees at last year’s Ag Day on Campus at UW-River Falls learned about various aspects of agriculture at one of the information booths at the event. This year’s Ag Day on Campus is April 10.

Ag Day on Campus at UW-River Falls set for April 10

RIVER FALLS – The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls has deep roots in agriculture. As the agricultural industry changes and … more

4/9/25

UW-River Falls Meat Plant Manager Ryley Rehnelt and Pro Smoker Vice President John Steger look over the new Pro Smoker 500T truckload smokehouse in the UW-River Falls Meat Plant earlier this week. The smoker was a donation from Pro Smoker, a leader in smokehouse design and technology.

UWRF receives commercial smokehouse donation from Pro Smoker

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has received a generous donation of an advanced commercial smokehouse from Pro Smoker , a leader in smokehouse design and technology. The … more

4/9/25

RFSD continues to combat chronic absenteeism

RIVER FALLS — River Falls Superintendent David Bell spoke on the results the district has had with increasing attendance and decreasing chronic absenteeism at the March school board meeting. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/9/25

Makaria Haas, the April 9 Prescott Community Club Student of the Week.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Makaria Haas

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 9 is Prescott High School junior Makaria Haas, nominated by social studies teacher Rob Glazebrook. “She has shown excellent work … more

4/9/25

PHS applauds Trimester 2 honor roll!

PRESCOTT – Prescott High School is pleased to announce the A and B honor roll recipients for Trimester 2 of the 2024-25 school year. A honor roll Seniors: Riley Andersen, Bryn … more

4/9/25

The current transportation center lacks space, leading to a lack of room for bus maintenance or other needs.

SV administrator thanks community, staff after passing pair of referendum questions

SPRING VALLEY — April 1 voters showed their support for a pair of Spring Valley School District referendum questions, totaling $13.15 million. The questions included the construction of a bus … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/9/25