Education - Pierce County Journal

Plum City MS/HS releases 3rd quarter honor roll

Plum City Middle/High School is proud to acknowledge the following students for being named to the third quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year. A honor roll Seniors: Kampbell … more

3/27/24

Shafer selected for prestigious scholarship

SPRING VALLEY – The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation announced that Madeline Shafer will be a recipient of one the organization’s 2024 Student Excellence and Initiative … more

3/27/24

The referendum video narrated by Prescott students stirred up emotions among the board members.

Prescott School Board explains what’s at stake for the kids

PRESCOTT – One of main discussions of the March 20 Prescott School Board meeting centered once again around the upcoming referendum. The board recommunicated what would be at stake if the … more

By Nicole Rogers | 3/27/24

Superintendent's column: Aging infrastructure

This week's article focuses on the referendum projects at the middle school and high school that simply address aging infrastructure. I encourage all residents to visit our website at … more

By Barry Cain | 3/20/24

ECSD remains focused on student learning

The Ellsworth School Board approved the creation of an elementary/middle school math coach position at the March 11 meeting, with Steve Mark abstaining. He said he needed more information before … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/20/24

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Gracia Doyle

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for March 20 is Prescott High School senior Gracia Doyla, nominated by tech education teacher Logan Figueroa. “On top of being a very good … more

3/20/24

Six UW-River Falls students presented their research projects Wednesday at the state Capitol as part of the 20th annual Research in the Rotunda event that showcases undergraduate research by Universities of Wisconsin students. Pictured front row, left to right, are UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo, and students Nhi Nguyen, Lindsey Johnson, Katelyn Marano, and Hailey Beilke. Back row, left of sign is student Chase Syverud. Back row, right of sign are student Jordan Cioni and Molly Gerrish, who oversees UW-River Falls Research in the Rotunda students as director of the university’s Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity program.

UWRF students showcase academic, presentation skills at Research in the Rotunda

RIVER FALLS – In the weeks leading up to the 20th annual Research in the Rotunda event, as she worked on her research studying tiny materials dating to the age of dinosaurs, Katelyn Marano … more

3/13/24

On Wednesday, Gov. Tony Evers signed into a law a change in Wisconsin-Minnesota tuition reciprocity regulations that will provide additional revenue for UW-River Falls and other Universities of Wisconsin schools. UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo, in red directly behind Evers, attended the bill signing ceremony and has strongly backed the funding change.

Gov. Evers signs into law tuition reciprocity change that will benefit UWRF

RIVER FALLS – University of Wisconsin-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo joined others Wednesday at the state Capitol in Madison as Gov. Tony Evers signed into law a change in … more

3/13/24

Superintendent’s column: History will record public investment

There are times in life when our individual and collective actions change the course of history. In the case of voter support for our two referendum questions, history will record this as a time of … more

By Supt. Jamie Benson | 3/13/24

UW-River Falls student Brandi Weiland and others have restarted a university chapter of Active Minds as part of efforts to address student mental health on campus. On Monday Weiland, wearing a pink sweatshirt, spoke with students visiting the Active Minds booth, an effort to connect with students and make them feel less alone.

Active Minds, Mental Health Mondays addressing mental health needs at UWRF

RIVER FALLS – Two years ago, as one aspect after another of her life unraveled, Brandi Weiland felt like she hit rock bottom. Her brother died in 2020, and that incident seemed to … more

3/13/24

Superintendent’s column: Physical education areas at EHS

The high school's current physical education fitness area and weight room lack the space needed for our physical education program and athletic programs. In addition, the current gymnasium lobby and … more

By Barry Cain | 3/13/24

Ave Maria Academy Middle School class: Braydon Diesing, Seth Holmstadt, Weston Bocksell, Bristal Books, Mary Peterson and Ava Bocksell.

Ave Maria Academy recaps ‘Hawaiian Luau Gala’

PLUM CITY – The weather was perfect as guests arrived at Molly’s on Main for the 2024 Hawaiian Luau Gala sponsored by Ave Maria Academy on Saturday, March 2. Guests were greeted in … more

3/13/24

Prescott School District Financial Coordinator Sue Gerdes points out the financial scenarios resulting from the referendum vote.

Town hall meeting goes over proposed referendum

At the Feb. 21 town hall meeting, Prescott School District’s Financial Coordinator Sue Gerdes prefaced the meeting by sharing the reasons why the district needs to pass the operational … more

By Nicole Rogers | 3/13/24

Steve Papp, leader of the Greenwood Carving Club, received a Wildcat Pride Award at the Feb. 19 River Falls School Board meeting. Several of the club members spoke about the club.

Papp honored for Greenwood Carving Club

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls School Board honored educator Steve Papp at the Feb. 19 meeting with a Wildcat Pride Award for his leadership of the Greenwood Carving Club. Papp described … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/6/24

UW-River Falls student August Baumann listens to advice from Amanda Berndt, one of the judges of the Innovation Challenge event at UW-River Falls, on Wednesday. Baumann placed second in the event for the business plan he presented for the used vehicle parts company, A.F. Baumann Auto Parts, that he started in 2021.

UWRF students display business acumen at Innovation Challenge

RIVER FALLS – Shortly after August Baumann bought his first car, a ramshackle Ford Focus, the vehicle suffered a breakdown. Repairing the car would cost more than it was worth, so Baumann … more

3/6/24

Celebrated musician Jin Hi Kim will perform her innovative Korean music during a performance at UW-River Falls March 14 for the university’s 58th Commissioned Composer Concert. Kim is known as a musical pioneer for her work with the komungo, a traditional Korean stringed instrument that dates to the fourth century.

UWRF hosts 58th Commissioned Composer Concert March 14

RIVER FALLS – Renowned composer Jin Hi Kim will showcase her innovative Korean musicianship during a performance at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for the university’s 58th … more

3/6/24

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Emma Rowher

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for March 6 is Prescott High School senior Emma Rowher, who was nominated by ALC teacher Kelly Capps. “Emma is new to the ALC and to … more

3/6/24

Afton Apple Orchard has donated more than $60,000 to Prescott schools over the past seven years. They were recently named the 2023 Farm Family of the Year in Washington County.

Donation, defeasance, deficit and more discussed at Prescott School Board

The Prescott School Board meeting on Feb. 21 began with comments from a grateful life-long Prescott resident and parent Julie Ryan. “I just wanted to say thank you to entire Prescott … more

By Nicole Rogers | 3/6/24

Superintendent’s column: CTE classrooms and labs

This week’s article focuses on the High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) projects that are included in our April 2, 2024 Facilities Referendum. I encourage all residents to … more

By Barry Cain | 3/6/24

Speaker to discuss food industry as part of Wyman Speaker Series at UWRF

RIVER FALLS – Joshua Specht, an expert on the food industry and its varied societal impacts, is the featured speaker for a Wednesday, March 6, presentation for the Walker and Helen Wyman … more

2/28/24