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Colfax school district receives “gold” for transcripted credit classes
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax school district has received a “gold” award for the transcripted credit partnership with Chippewa Valley Technical College. CVTC held an awards banquet for schools participating in the transcripted credit program last Wednesday, and Colfax received a gold award, said John Dachel, high school principal, at the Colfax…
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Colfax school board approves new tennis/pickleball courts for $86,000
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — By the time school starts next fall, Colfax students — and the community — will have new tennis and pickleball courts. The Colfax Board of Education at the April 22 meeting approved on a vote of four “yes” and two “no” to contract with the Monarch Paving Company for…
Read MoreGCSD send three DI teams to regional, one to state
Glenwood City Schools had three teams compete at the Destination Imagination Regional Tournament, which was held on Saturday, March 30th at Hudson High School. The middle school team, “Owl Let You Know”, advanced to the State DI Tournament after taking first place at the regional tournament. With the win, the “Owl Let You Know” squad…
Read MoreBoyceville Board of Education approves Spanish Club trip to Costa Rica
By Amber Hayden BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Board of Education met Wednesday evening, April 17, and were updated on the Spanish Club’s trip to Costa Rica in June of 2020. Spanish teacher Katelyn Johnson provided the Board of Education with information about the cultural exchange that would send several students from Boyceville to Costa Rica…
Read MoreCapitol improvement items and staff compensation approved by school board
The Glenwood City School Board Monday evening took action to approve new wage schedule for teachers and staff plus spending on some Capital items. The board approved a 35-cent an hour increase for the support staff and a four percent increase for bus drivers. The support staff increase amounts to a 4.8 percent overall increase…
Read MoreCompeer Financial Grant aids GC horticulture students in landscaping equipment purchase
Glenwood City horticulture students recently received new landscaping equipment thanks to a grant from a regional financial institution. The newly-acquired equipment was purchased with a grant provided by Compeer Financial and will allow students to explore the installation and design of landscapes and hardscapes. Students will have the opportunity to implement their learning around the…
Read MoreBHS sends delegates to FCCLA Leadership Conference
Boyceville High School sent three students to the FCCLA State Leadership Conference which was held at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells, April 8-10th. These three students also competed in the state level of STAR Events while at the conference. STAR Events stands for Students Taking Action with Recognition. These students competed at the regional level,…
Read MoreGCHS FCCLA sends five to State, three to Nationals, one to Japan
Wisc. Dells — April 8th to the 10th, five FCCLA members traveled to the Kalahari Resorts in Wisconsin Dells for the 2019 FCCLA State Leadership Conference. The conference gave students the opportunity to present their STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) events. This year’s state attendees included Alexis Albrecht, Makayla Sina, Leah Magsam, Delaney Quinn,…
Read MoreBoyceville HS Senior Mark Timper selected as Menomonie Optimist Club Youth of the Month
The Menomonie Optimist Club provides Boyceville High School with the opportunity to recognize the achievements and efforts of an outstanding senior student. The selected student is then recognized as the Youth of the Month. Mark Timper was selected to represent Boyceville High School as Youth of the Month for February. Mark is the son of…
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