Messenger Schools
Three Elk Mound teachers retire
EM school board hires MEP Associates and Rettler Corp. for preliminary facilities work
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Board of Education has hired MEP Associates for preliminary facilities work to determine cost estimates for construction projects and Rettler Corporation for cost estimates on the athletic field. “We need to get the numbers to share with taxpayers,” said Eric Wright, district administrator, at the…
Read MoreEnergy efficiency projects paying off for Colfax school district
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — According to a benchmarking study completed by Focus on Energy, the Colfax school district’s K-12 building has an Energy Star score of 91. A score of 91 “is excellent,” said William C. Yingst Jr. at the Colfax Board of Education’s May 20 meeting. The energy efficiency projects from five…
Read MoreElk Mound Class of 2019 Graduation Photos
CHS Class of 2019 Photos
State Solo/Ensemble results for CHS musicians
State Solo/Ensemble was held at UW-Eau Claire on Saturday, May 4, 2019. 1st ratings at state: Chamber Choir-vocal jazz Guys’ Choir Wesley Kallstrom-baritone solo, piano solo, piano duet Erica Kallstrom-piano duet Aza Knaack-bass clarinet solo Tate Russell-baritone solo, music theatre solo, piano solo, piano duet Cassidy Reitz-piano duet Hunter Larson-baritone solo, music theatre solo Nate…
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Colfax High School Top 10 of the Class of 2019
COLFAX — Here are the profiles of the Top 10 seniors in the Colfax High School Class of 2019. Tate Russel Tate is the son of Steve Russell and Kobi Shaw. • Top 3 favorite classes: Choir: this class allowed me to grow as a musician and have lots of fun with my peers. Biology…
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Dachel selected at Optimist of the Month
Ayssa Dachel was selected by her teachers at Colfax High School as the Dunn County Optimist Youth of the Month. Four seniors from Colfax will be honored throughout the year. Alyssa has a broad interest in school, community activities, and organizations. The purpose of the Optimist Club is to develop optimism as a philosophy of…
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