Education - Pierce County Journal

UW-River Falls first-year student Hollis Davis from River Falls picks coneflower seeds Tuesday as part of an activity organized by the university’s Sustainability Office. UWRF is co-sponsoring two upcoming events at which access to natural areas will be discussed.

Nature access to be discussed at UWRF events

RIVER FALLS – The ability of natural surroundings to boost human health is gaining increased attention, and two upcoming events co-sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-River Falls … more

10/12/23

UWRF Dairy Science Professor Sylvia Kehoe, center, speaks with a group of visitors from the central Asian nation of Kazakhstan at Mann Valley Farm Monday. The university hosted the visiting Kazakhstan residents to help them learn how to effectively operate dairy farms.

UWRF hosts Kazakhstan visitors seeking to boost their dairy sector

RIVER FALLS – Sylvia Kehoe scanned the faces in front of her, faces from another nation, then greeted them “hello” in their native language, Russian. The 15 residents from the … more

10/12/23

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Aidan Anthony

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Oct. 11 is Prescott High School junior Aidan Anthony, nominated by Spanish teacher Nicole Jodarski. “Aidan is a student who epitomizes … more

10/12/23

Students in front of the Renovated Boys Dorm of the Lac Du Flambeau Indian Boarding School. (Back row, from left): Tanasyza Power-Dvorak, Chey Heininger, Julian Rezac, Zoe Anthony, Allie Tibayan; (front) Mack Eggers, Jacob Barker, Makaria Haas.

Lac Du Flambeau welcomes PHS students

The 22nd Prescott High School student group traveled to the Lac Du Flambeau Reservation to learn first-hand about the history, culture, and government of this Ojibwa community. Students visited … more

10/12/23

Respectful Conversations about bridging cultural divides

PRESCOTT – Learn how we can all participate in respectful community conversations concerning the tough issues that often divide friends and neighbors. Today, we seem to live in a … more

10/12/23

Father Dan Olson blessed a variety of pets Wednesday, Oct. 4 on the St. Francis lawn. Photo

St. Francis School celebrates feast day with Mass, pet blessing

ELLSWORTH – St. Francis School celebrated the feast day of its patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi, on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Father David Olson celebrated Mass and delivered a sermon on the life … more

10/12/23

ECSD expects to present almost balanced budget

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth Community School District electors passed a resolution Monday, Oct. 9 at the annual meeting to levy $7,217,355 in property taxes for general school purposes, $2,208,910 … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/12/23

Superintendent column: Community survey, we need your feedback

Our community survey was mailed out to Ellsworth Community School District residents this past week. This survey provides all residents the opportunity to learn more about projects currently … more

By Barry Cain | 10/12/23

Sting Chou, (周士琛) written in Traditional Chinese, said for an English Language Learner, writing in English isn’t easy, but he hopes his contribution to “Voices of the Valley” book is well-received. The book, written and designed by CVTC students, is set for a book release event Tuesday at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire.

CVTC students tell stories of immigration, hope in published book

Sting Chou has never been a fan of writing – even in his native language of Traditional Chinese. But that didn’t stop him from being one of many Chippewa Valley Technical College … more

By Alyssa Van Duyse, Chippewa Valley Technical College | 10/5/23

UW-River Falls student Madeline Nelson, center, shares her thoughts with Minnesota Public Radio host Kerri Miller during an event at the university Tuesday titled “What it Takes to Educate a Nimble & Knowledgeable Rural Workforce: Stories & Solutions,” part of the ongoing Rural Voice series.

UWRF viewed as key to helping build regional rural workforce

RIVER FALLS – Growing up in Dayton, Ohio, Olivia Jester felt lost among the masses. Then, before her freshman year of high school, her family relocated to the significantly smaller community of … more

10/5/23

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Mackenzie Hegland

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Oct. 4 is Prescott High School senior Mackenzie Hegland, nominated by choir director Brittany Kamrath. “Mackenzie is an incredible … more

10/5/23

Residents OK Prescott schools’ tax levy, hear of ambitious Vision 2035

PRESCOTT – In addition to providing residents an opportunity to view a snapshot of the district budget and tax levy, the Prescott School District also used its annual meeting, held Wednesday, … more

By John McLoone | 10/5/23

Prescott School Board holds off on employee handbook vote

Confronted with a contingent of staff members who say that weren’t given adequate opportunities to review changes, the Prescott School Board decided at its meeting Wednesday, Sept. 20 to hold … more

By John McLoone | 9/28/23

Prescott Area Community Education Calendar schedule

All our classes/events/trips are open to anyone - regardless of which community you reside in. Questions and/or want a current catalog listing all of our offerings? Reach out to … more

9/28/23

Prescott Community Club’s Students of the Week for Sept. 27

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Sept. 20 was Prescott High School senior Anika Fredericks, who was nominated by teacher Anne Kressly. “Anika is a very hardworking and … more

9/28/23

Coming to America: Then and now

Did your grandparents come from the “old country?” Were they immigrants, refugees, or asylum seekers? Was their entry into the United States the same or different from the experiences of … more

9/28/23

Prescott Schools budget is a ‘gut check’

For the first time in nine years, the Prescott School District will present an unbalanced budget to electors at the annual meeting and budget hearing, scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 in the … more

By John McLoone | 9/28/23

Prescott Kiwanis Student of the Week: Kianna Severson

The Prescott Kiwanis Student of the Week for Sept. 13 was Prescott High School senior Kianna Severson, nominated by English teacher Tracey Budworth. “Kianna is a strong student who is … more

9/21/23

The Ellsworth High School addition would provide a fitness center and classroom and expanded tech ed/career areas. A small number of parking spaces would be lost south of the school, but more added to the west.

Facilities survey coming to ECSD mailboxes soon

ELLSWORTH – The way public school funding in Wisconsin is structured doesn’t allow districts to take on multi-million-dollar maintenance and building projects without going to the … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/21/23

All three of the colleges at UW-River Falls have a new dean this academic year. From left, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Wesley Kisting; Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) Michael Orth; and Dean of the College of Education, Business and Allied Health (CEBAH) Muhammad Chishty.

Joining forces: Three new deans start school year together at UWRF

RIVER FALLS – As a new academic year begins, all three colleges at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls have a new dean, a rarity that those leaders see as an opportunity to create … more

9/14/23