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BV school board approves move to remote learning
BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Community School District, in its entirety, will be moving to a remote or online model of learning following the upcoming Thanksgiving break. Following a proposal from superintendent Nick Kaiser, in which he advocated for a “reset” to combat rising close contacts and positive cases due to COVID-19 within the district by…
Read MoreColfax Elementary stages “shutdown practice”
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — With cases of COVID-19 spiking in Dunn County, students at Colfax Elementary recently had an opportunity for “shutdown practice” just in case instruction must go virtual on short notice. School staff sent home Chromebooks with students in grades kindergarten through sixth on November 3, and along with the Chromebooks…
Read MoreLyra Ketola among students who participate in WSMA Virtual Middle Level State Honors Music
WAUNAKEE, WI — Many of Wisconsin’s most accomplished junior high and middle school music students (band, choir and orchestra) participated in the first-ever Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) Virtual Middle Level State Honors Project held on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31. Among the 2020 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Student Members is Lyra…
Read MoreBHS NHS inducts 11 new members
On Monday evening, November 9th, 2020 the Boyceville High School Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony. To be eligible for membership consideration, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5. In addition, candidates must meet high standards of leadership, service, citizenship and character. Members of the junior class were evaluated…
Read MoreColfax virtual 2020 Veterans Day program
Regional UW campuses announce shift to online instruction after Thanksgiving break
Following the announcement of 100% capacity at area hospitals, along with the executive order issued by Gov. Tony Evers concerning the rise of COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, three western Wisconsin regional UW campuses have decided to move to remote instruction after Thanksgiving break, the chancellors said in a joint statement. “We all had high hopes…
Read MoreLife Lessons – baking class at BHS
Jocelyn Wilson selected as Rotary Club of Menomonie Youth Volunteer Service Award winner
Boyceville High School senior class member, Jocelyn Wilson, was selected as the Menomonie Rotary Club Youth Volunteer Service Award winner. Jocelyn is the daughter of Heidi and Ben Wilson, both from Boyceville. Jocelyn was recognized by the Rotary Club for her service above self, academic excellence and her positive contribution to the classroom. Ms. Karlene…
Read MoreGlenwood City High School sophomores write about places that bring them joy
Editor’s Note: Students in Megan Finley’s sophomore English class at Glenwood City High School were recently given an assignment to write about a place they enjoy, which would be submitted for publication somewhere. Finley told her students that their compositions may not get published and that rejection is part of the publishing process. Several students…
Read MoreGC school board discusses educational options during COVID pandemic
GLENWOOD CITY — Like school districts throughout the area, state and nation, Glenwood City is grappling with the coronavirus and its effects on students and staff. Glenwood City’s board of education Monday evening listened to concerns of the instructional staff and discussed the daily impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on students, teachers and…
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