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Elk Mounds holds Class of 2021 graduation ceremony
The 89 members of the Elk Mound High School graduating class of 2021, with family, friends, school staff, and guests surrounding them at the Friday, May 14 commencement exercise. This was Elk Mound’s 101st graduating class. The first class graduated in 1921 with just seven students. More photos of Elk Mound’s graduation will be available…
Read MoreWEDC invests in Elk Mound Area School District for fab lab equipment
ELK MOUND – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced Wednesday, May 5th that the Elk Mound Area School District is the recipient of a state grant to fund new fabrication laboratory (fab lab) facilities, which will equip Wisconsin students with essential skills for the 21st century’s global economy. Elk Mound Area School District was…
Read MoreColfax Board of Education agrees to continue with masks through year end
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has agreed to continue with the district’s harm reduction plan that requires everyone in the school buildings to wear masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. As of the day of the school board meeting, April 26, there were zero cases of COVID-19…
Read MorePritchard, Levra named D-SC Scholar Athletes at Elk Mound
The Elk Mound High School Athletic Department is proud to announce the selection of Kennedy Pritchard and Ethan Levra as this year’s Dunn-St Croix Conference Scholar Athletes. Each member school district within the Dunn-St Croix Conference is invited to nominate one boy and one girl for scholar athlete honors. Criteria for selection include grade point,…
Read MoreColfax school district health insurance premiums to increase by 3 percent
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has approved Security Health Plan as the health insurance provider for the 2021-2022 school year with rates representing a 3 percent increase. Security Health Plan was the bid recommended by the Northwest Public Entities Health Insurance Purchasing Cooperative, said William C. Yingst Jr., district…
Read MoreElk Mound area school district makes masks optional as of May 3
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND – The Board of Education for Elk Mound approved making masks optional for students and staff during its April 26 meeting. Prior to the start of the regular meeting, the Board held a short reorganizational meeting. Tim Sivertsen was elected Board president, Kyle Jenson was reelected as Board VP,…
Read MoreKnutson plans to retire as head cook at Colfax school district
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — After working for 36 years in food service at the Colfax school district, head cook Teri Knutson has decided to hang up her apron and call it a day. Knutson’s letter announcing her retirement, dated March 19, exemplified Knutson’s service to the Colfax school district — efficient and to…
Read More20 Viking athletes ready to compete for first-year track coach Kathleen Thorn
Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent COLFAX — In her first year as the head coach for the Colfax Vikings’ track and field teams, Kathleen Thorn seems to have the same problem many coaches around the area are dealing with – low participation numbers. With the 2020 season a washout due to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with…
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Colfax High School 2021 Solo/Ensemble District Ratings
Colfax High School band and choir members had the option to participate in a virtual solo/ensemble this year. Participating students rehearsed and recorded a piece that received comments and a rating from a judge. This year’s ratings were as follows: Class A Drew Gibson (music-theatre) 1* Caden Erickson (traditional vocal solo) 1* Katie Riley and…
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