Colfax Schools
Colfax school district receives $10,000 Meemic/AAA grant
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax school district has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Meemic/AAA for a make-over of the middle school and high school teachers’ lounge. Tracy Doucette and Amy DeRuyter, both representatives of Meemic/AAA, awarded the grant at a staff meeting on October 7. A small group of teachers formed…
Read MoreTrump Administration invests $1 million in education access expansion in 39 rural Wisconsin School districts, including Colfax and Elk Mound
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Frank Frassetto announced that USDA is investing $72 million in grants to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. These investments will benefit more than 12 million rural residents. “Access to distance learning makes it easier for thousands of rural residents and…
Read MoreColfax school superintendent cautions drivers to be mindful of buses with east/west sun
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Most drivers have probably experienced being blinded by the sun. At this time of year, depending on the time of day and the topography, the sun rising in the east or setting in the west can be aligned with east/west roadways and can cause dangerous situations for school buses,…
Read MoreColfax school board agrees to “stay the course” on mask requirement
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has agreed to continue the mask requirement adopted as board policy on August 5, especially in view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Dunn County. The requirement for all students, staff and essential visitors to wear masks was approved by the school…
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Future in discus looks bright for Colfax’s Jensen and Hydukovich
By Dan Luer Editor’s note: Although Dan Luer, who also is a graduate of Colfax High School, does not mention it in the article, he holds the state discus record for the Class C division in 1972 at 154-8. He is retired and formerly served as an assistant track and field coach in throws at…
Read MoreUW Health offers guidance for parents with children returning to school
MADISON – UW Health is offering tips for parents to stay safe as their children go back to school or leave for college. Both scenarios present different challenges and risks of exposure to COVID-19. “We know these are difficult times for parents as they weigh the benefits of in person education for their children against…
Read MoreColfax school board: 46 families enrolled in virtual learning
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 46 Colfax school district families have enrolled their students in a virtual learning option as of August 17 rather than sending their children to in-person five day per week instruction. The 46 families account for 76 students, said Polly Rudi, director of special education…
Read MoreColfax Schools hold virtual open house
Two more teachers retire from CSD
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has accepted requests for retirement from two more teachers, Colleen Verdon, high school Spanish teacher, and Lori Halpin, middle school language arts teacher. At a special meeting August 5 held primarily to consider the back-to-school plan, the school board also approved transferring Dianna Dachel,…
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