Education - Pierce County Journal

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

Prescott Kiwanis Student of the Week: Will Markert

The Prescott Kiwanis Student of the Week for Sept. 6 was Prescott High School junior William Markert, who was nominated by PHS staff. Markert was nominated by PHS staff to be a WILS … more

9/14/23

Plum City schools say hello to new faces

Plum City School District welcomed these eight new staff members for the 2023-24 school year. Kim Bechel Position: Childcare Coordinator Hometown: I have called Plum City my hometown … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 9/14/23

Elmwood celebrates new school staff

The following people were hired at Elmwood School District for the 2022-2023 school year. Hailey Baier Position: Agriscience/middle school science teacher Hometown: Mondovi … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 9/14/23

Ellsworth SB raises lower level officials’ pay

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth School Board voted at its Sept. 11 meeting to raise pay for event workers and game officials in hopes of retaining and recruiting those who make games happen for … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/14/23

St. Joseph Parish School welcomes new staff

St. Joseph Parish School in Prescott has welcomed three new teachers this school year. Amy Foy Position: Fourth grade co-teacher with Ms. Bauer Family: I am married to Erroll, we have … more

9/7/23

New staff start at Prescott School District

Prescott School District welcomed the following new staff members for the 2023-24. Prescott Kiwanis treated them to a special luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Kaitlyn Bentz Position: Second … more

9/7/23

What does an Extension family educator do?

Parenting can be really tough and sometimes families could use a little extra help. Many people don’t realize the resources available right here in Pierce County through University of Wisconsin … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/7/23

Several new teachers become RF Wildcats

River Falls School District welcomes the following staff members for a successful 2023-24 school year. Madison Bosshart Hometown: Spring Valley Position: Second grade teacher, … more

8/31/23

Parents will get more say on book/material review committee

RIVER FALLS – At the Aug. 21 meeting, the bo passed a revised policy which allows for more parent participation in handling public complaints about instructional/library media center materials … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/31/23

Artist Moz Rude, a May UWRF graduate, paints a base layer Tuesday at the intersection of Main and Division streets in River Falls in a collaborative street painting project in partnership with the City of River Falls. The project is designed to make the busy intersection safer and more attractive.

UWRF graduate oversees collaborative art project

RIVER FALLS – During their time as an art student at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Moz Rude drove past the intersection of Main and Division streets in River Falls each school day on … more

8/31/23

Prescott schools consider lease to mental health day treatment service

PRESCOTT – The Prescott School Board will vote at its September meeting on a proposal to lease space in its Intermediate School to Northwest Journey, which operates mental health day treatment … more

By John McLoone | 8/31/23

PHS Principal Fiege receives WMEA Award

PRESCOTT – Prescott High School Principal Josh Fiege was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) Distinguished Administrator Award. In 1991, WMEA … more

8/31/23

St. Francis sees four new staff for 2023-24 year

St. Francis School in Ellsworth is pleased to welcome the following new staff members to its team, led by Administrator Mark Matzek. Back to School Night was held Aug. 24. Melanie Anderson … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 8/24/23

Staff members new to the Ellsworth Community School District participated in orientation Thursday, Aug. 17.

Ellsworth schools see many new staff this year

Ellsworth Community School District will welcome multiple new staff members who are ready to jump into the 2023-24 school year. From music to math, meet your new Panther educators. Jared Blaeser … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 8/24/23

Prescott school buildings will be ready for start of school year

PRESCOTT – The flurry of building activity at Prescott School District facilities is winding down with students getting ready to return to the classroom for the 2023-24 school year. The … more

By John McLoone | 8/24/23

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