Boyceville Schools
Boyceville mother whose son’s name not announced at graduation seeking change in policy
By Cara L. Dempski BOYCEVILLE — Families love witnessing milestones. People the world over thoroughly enjoy getting together to celebrate births, birthdays, the first day of school, graduations and even weddings. So, it was a bit of a celebration damper to Boyceville parent Jennifer Marlett and her family when they heard only one of her…
Read MoreBoyceville High School Class of 2017 awarded more than $966,000 in Scholarship and Academic Awards
The Boyceville High School Class of 2017 had their Awards and Scholarship Program on Wednesday, May 24th. Twenty eight students received recognition for their academic and volunteer efforts that evening.
Read MoreBulldog softballers fall to Pepin/Alma, sweep doubleheader against Plum City
By Cara L. Dempski The final week of the Dunn-St. Croix softball season was a busy one filled with ups and downs for the Boyceville squad. Playing five games, well technically four and a half if you chose to count the conclusion of Boyceville’s suspended game with rival Glenwood City as a half, in just…
Read MoreBoyceville student Erica Sempf accepts nomination to U.S. Military Academy at West Point
By Cara L. Dempski BOYCEVILLE — A member of Boyceville’s Class of 2017 is headed off to four years at one of the toughest schools in the country this July. Erica Sempf, daughter of Timothy and Mary Sempf, accepted U.S. Representative Ron Kind’s nomination to the United States Military Academy at West Point in West…
Read MoreBoyceville music students perform at State Solo & Ensemble
Thousands of students headed to various locations across the state in the past few weeks for their opportunity to perform in a Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Music Festival – one of the largest student events of its kind in the nation.
Read MoreArea 5th graders taking the classroom outdoors
Do you know the difference between soil and dirt? Is Garlic Mustard a native plant or is it a non-native invasive plant? What materials are recyclable in Dunn County? These are just a few of the things that 240 fifth grade students from Boyceville, Colfax, and Elk Mound learned during two separate Environmental Field Days…
Read MoreThrill Seekers’ Prom offers unique opportunity for several Boyceville and Colfax residents
By Cara L. Dempski MENOMONIE — Sometimes a girl just wants to dress up and feel pretty, and sometimes a boy wants to get cleaned up and dress in his most dashing suit. Those with physical and intellectual disabilities are no different. Thanks to the Menomonie Parks and Recreation’s Thursday Night Thrill Seekers’ program, adults…
Read MoreGlenwood City, Boyceville celebrate Junior Proms
BOYCEVILLE held its 2017 Junior Prom last Saturday evening, April 29 in the gymnatorium. Rylie Andrews was crowned as the new queen while Cooper Boesl received the king’s crown. The entire 2017 Boyceville Junior Prom court is shown in the above photograph. From left to right: Brennan Wheeldon (Master of Ceremonies), Lauryn Dominick, Luke Knudtson,…
Read MoreBoyceville school board preps for graduation, discusses open enrollment
By Cara L. Dempski BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville school board learned all 54 members of the Class of 2017 will walk across the stage for graduation at the end of the month. The board discussed the May 26 ceremony bidding adieu to the seniors during its May 15 regular meeting held in the high school…
Read MoreBoyceville student awarded 2017 Herb Kohl Scholarship
By Cara L. Dempski BOYCEVILLE — Maxwell Engel is Boyceville High School’s Class of 2017 valedictorian. He presents as intelligent, articulate, warm, positive and engaging. When interviewed, he never spoke about things he sees wrong with the world, choosing instead to focus on the good he sees around him. Except when it comes to filling…
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