Elk Mound Schools
Area students receive degrees from UW-River Falls
The following local residents were among 437 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls following commencement in December. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 395 undergraduates, while 42 students received master’s degrees. At graduation, four types of merit awards are recognized: Senior Merit – Graduating seniors who have maintained a 3.500 grade point for…
Read MoreLocal students graduate from UW-Stout
MENOMONIE, Wis. (January 31, 2022) – The following students from the area graduated in December 2021 from University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wis. UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, has 47 undergraduate majors and 24 graduate programs, including one doctoral degree. UW-Stout, established in 1891, prides itself on the success of its students in the workplace, with…
Read MoreLocal students graduate from UW-Eau Claire
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awarded 678 degrees in December. Of the degrees awarded, 676 were received by students attending the Eau Claire campus and 2 were received by students attending UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. Local students who received degrees and their fields of study are: Colfax: Makayla Mattson, Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of…
Read MoreEM schools now able to use new gym, weight room and band room
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Students and staff in the Elk Mound school district are now able to use the new middle school gymnasium and the new high school weight room and band room. Construction on the referendum projects is now entering Phase 2, said Eric Wright, district administrator, during his report on…
Read MoreEM school district waiting for start date to begin on-site COVID-19 testing
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Although the Elk Mound Board of Education approved contracting with the Accelerated Diagnostic Laboratory in October to conduct on-site COVID-19 testing, a start date has not yet been determined. An employee from the company will be on-site in the Elk Mound school district to conduct the COVID-19 testing,…
Read MoreEM School Board updates coronavirus policy and finalizes budget numbers
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND – On October 25, the Elk Mound Board of Education decided to alter the district’s Covid-19 quarantine policies, according to district administrator Eric Wright, “The EMASD will be working to secure an on-site vendor to administer testing with parent consent. The close contact of a positive school contact will…
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Elk Mound School Board hears quarantine updates
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — On September 20, the Elk Mound School Board heard from district administrators that there are fewer than five active cases of COVID-19 per building, with approximately 15 students per building in quarantine. The information was presented after a group of district parents led by Shannon Todd, who spoke…
Read MoreElk Mound School Board approves preliminary budget
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND – The Board of Education for the Elk Mound Area School District approved a preliminary budget for the coming school year during its August 23 budget hearing and annual meeting. The preliminary budget indicates total expenditures of $25,502,140 across all expense funds, with the proposed property tax levy of…
Read MoreElk Mound School Board approves virus mitigation plans for upcoming school year
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND – On July 26 the Elk Mound School Board approved starting the school year with several measures in place intended to mitigate the spread of the virus known as COVID – 19. Students and families should be aware masks or facial coverings will be optional on school property, but…
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