Messenger Schools
Colfax school board approves Fund 46 capital improvement plan
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has approved a long-term 10-year capital improvement plan for Fund 46 that includes for this year repaving parking lots, maintenance upgrades, an LP bus and technology upgrades. The Colfax school district started Fund 46 six years ago, said William C. Yingst Jr., district administrator,…
Read MoreWittmer retires after 30 years of bus driving for Colfax schools
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — In a letter announcing her retirement, Nancy Wittmer said she was told she would know when it was time to retire as a bus driver — and after 30 years, the time has come. The Colfax Board of Education approved Wittmer’s retirement at the June 21 meeting. In her…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Health System awards scholarships to high school graduates in Northwest Wisconsin
EAU CLAIRE — Graduating seniors from high schools in Northwest Wisconsin recently received $1,000 scholarships from Mayo Clinic Health System to pursue education in a health care-related field. This program is supported by the Northwest Wisconsin Community Giving Committee as part of the organization’s commitment to the community and healthcare workforce development. The recipients are:…
Read MoreColfax Woman’s Club sponsors student art contest
COLFAX — The Colfax Woman’s Club has sponsored an art contest for the first through the fifth grade at Colfax Elementary. Instead of an in-person art show with student projects being displayed in the hallways at Colfax Elementary and in the art room, Stephanie Ulcej, art teacher, and her students produced a virtual art show…
Read MoreColfax school board makes masks optional for summer school and events
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has made wearing masks optional for summer school, summer swimming and for summer events such as the school musical and Summer Saunters. The federal transportation mandate is still in effect, however, so masks will be required on school buses, said William C. Yingst Jr.,…
Read MoreColfax holds Class of 2021 graduation ceremony
Graduates of Colfax High School’s Class of 2021 commencement ceremony was held in the high school gymnasium last Friday evening. 58 members graduated in the May 21 event. More photos of Colfax’s graduation will be available soon on our photography site.
Read MoreColfax school board keeps “back to school” plan in place until the end of the school year
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — With 8.5 days of school left, the Colfax Board of Education decided to continue requiring masks to be worn in the buildings and on school buses. More than 50 people attended the school board’s May 17 meeting, and of the 13 who spoke during the public comments portion of…
Read MoreEM Class of 2021 Salutatorian: Nate Lew
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The salutatorian of the Elk Mound High School Class of 2021 is Nate Lew, the son of David and Susan Lew of Eau Claire. Nate says being named salutatorian is a meaningful way for his academic efforts to be acknowledged. “It means a lot to me because it…
Read MoreElk Mound High School Class of 2021 Valedictorian: Susan L. Marquardt
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound High School Class of 2021 Valedictorian is Susan L. Marquardt, the daughter of Angela and Scott Marquardt of Elk Mound. Susan says being named as valedictorian has been a validating experience for her. “To me, it means that all of my hard work, time and…
Read MoreColfax High School Graduating Class of 2021 Top 10 students
COLFAX — Here are the Top 10 students of the Colfax High School Class of 2021, in order of their class ranking, and their answers in response to a questionnaire sent out by the Colfax Messenger. Brynn Bergeson Brynn Bergeson is the daughter of Tara Bergeson and Loren Bergeson. • Top three favorite high school…
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