Education - Pierce County Journal

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

First quarter Elmwood MS/HS honor roll announced

Elmwood Middle/High School congratulates all students named to the first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year. A honor roll Seniors: Blake Allen, Aaden Birtzer, Morgan Dux, … more

11/22/23

Toni Mattson, co-owner of Trinity Equestrian Center of Eau Claire, speaks about the importance of equine assisted therapy in helping veterans better deal with the adverse impacts of their time in the military.

UWRF Veterans Day event features equine assisted therapy program

RIVER FALLS – When Toni Mattson, her husband William and her sister established Trinity Equestrian Center in 2002, they envisioned numerous ways, from trail rides to horse boarding and … more

11/16/23

Conversations with the Superintendent

RIVER FALLS – There are several opportunities for all community members to join School District of River Falls Superintendent Jamie Benson for conversation in a small setting. * … more

11/16/23

A Caregiver Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at the CVTC Business Education Center in Eau Claire.

Caregiver Conference designed for caregivers offers expert advice

Families, friends and professionals caring for others can use a hand. Join fellow caregivers and experts to learn about self-care, managing stress, senior care and so much more during Caregiver … more

11/9/23

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Clint Sizemore

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Nov. 8 is Prescott High School senior Clinton Sizemore, nominated by science teacher Lori Pedretti. “Clint started his science journey … more

11/9/23

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Lacey Neckash

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week is Prescott High School senior Lacey Neckash, nominated by FACE/health teacher Angela Boles. “Lacey is always ready to help out both me and … more

11/2/23

UW-River Falls Dairy Science Professor Steve Kelm, second from right, discusses cow posture and mobility with students Wednesday in a dairy barn at Mann Valley Farm. The students are members of the first Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC) agriculture education program being taught at UW-River Falls. The first day of the course was Wednesday.

Dairy-focused Farm and Industry Short Course begins at UWRF

RIVER FALLS – Nine students gathered around a cow, watching carefully and studying the animal’s gait as the Holstein ambled past them. Standing nearby, instructor Steve Kelm viewed … more

11/2/23