Colfax Schools
Kittilson selected as new elementary principal in Colfax
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has selected fifth grade teacher Tristan Kittilson as the new principal at Colfax Elementary to replace Trevor Hovde, who plans to retire at the end of the school year. The school board met in closed session the evening of March 27 to consider candidates…
Read MoreMenomonie Optimists honor two area youth
The Menomonie Optimist Club honored Kamri Rothbauer of Elk Mound High School and David Paulson of Colfax High School as the March Youth of the Month. Youth of the Month are high achieving students of character nominated by their high schools for this honor. Kamri Rothbauer, daughter of Scott and Nicole Rothbauer is the valedictorian…
Read MoreColfax MS Solo/Ensemble results
The Colfax Middle School had an in-house solo/ensemble on Monday, March 10. The guest clinician was Brittany Kamrath, a music teacher from Prescott. The students received either a I or II rating. Results are as follows: I Rating Beverly Beyrer – vocal solo, The Lass from the Low Countree Olivia Kragness – vocal solo, The…
Read MoreColfax HS Solo/Ensemble results
Glenwood City High School hosted Solo & Ensemble Festival on Friday, March 14th. Schools participating were: Spring Valley, Mondovi, Menomonie, Prescott, Plum City, Colfax, River Falls, Durand and Glenwood City. The primary purposes of WSMA festivals are to: • Establish standards of quality for music literature. • Motivate students to prepare and perform to the…
Read MoreCHS to perform “Big Fish” November 1 – 3
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — This year’s musical being performed in the Martin Anderson Gymnasium by the Colfax Drama Club at Colfax High School November 1 to 3 is “Big Fish.” The central theme of “Big Fish” is described as a reconciliation between a father and his son. The novel “Big Fish: A Novel…
Read MoreHovde, Menomonie Optimists of the month
The Menomonie Optimist Club has recognized outstanding young people from Dunn County’s four high schools for over 40 years. At their September meeting, Optimists honored Theodore Hovde of Colfax High School, as the September Youth of the Month. Theodore Hovde is the son of Trevor and Nancy Hovde, and has been active academically, athletically and…
Read MoreColfax Woman’s Club names art contest winners at Colfax Elementary
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — This year’s theme for the Colfax Woman’s Club art contest at Colfax Elementary was “Nature Speaks.” Colfax Woman’s Club members Marie Swartz and Pat Eggert presented first, second and third place awards as well as honorable mention awards on May 21. The first place winner was titled “Birds…
Read MoreNeuville named Optimist Youth of the Month
The Menomonie Optimist Club named Marek Neuville of Colfax High School, as the May Youth of the Month. Optimists have been recognizing outstanding seniors from Dunn County’s four high schools for over 30 years. Marek Neuville of Colfax has been active in band, where he plays trombone, jazz band, the drama club, forensics, and was…
Read MoreSenior awards presented to Colfax High School students May 1
COLFAX – At the time of the senior scholarship awards ceremony at Colfax High School on May 1, members of the Class of 2024 had already received more than $150,000 in scholarships, according to John Dachel, Colfax High School principal. Here are the awards presented to Colfax High School seniors: • All State Academic Excellence…
Read MoreTop 10 Colfax High School students in Class of 2024
COLFAX — Here are the Top 10 students from the Colfax High School graduating Class of 2024. Hydukovich Jeanette Hydukovich is the daughter of Nathan and Julia Hydukovich. • What were your top three favorite classes at CHS? My favorite high school classes were Spanish III, Medical Terminology, and Family and Consumer Science (FACS). I…
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