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Colfax school district annual meeting increases salaries for school board members
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Colfax school board members will be paid $5 more per meeting and $50 more per year after April 30, 2019. Increases in school board salaries were approved at the Colfax school district’s annual meeting July 23. All members of the Board of Education currently make $90 per meeting, which…
Read MoreSteen among University of Dubuque May 2018 graduates
DUBUQUE, IA – The University of Dubuque celebrated the accomplishments of its undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students at its 166th Commencement ceremonies on May 19.
Read MoreArea Students named to the St. Olaf College Dean’s List
NORTHFIELD, MN – The following local students have been named to the St. Olaf College dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester.
Read MoreColfax school board approves transferring $43,993 to capital projects Fund 46
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Following the audit review and a review of the proposed 2018-2019 budget, the Colfax Board of Education has approved transferring $43,993 in leftover funds to the capital projects Fund 46. Fund 46 was started four years ago, and the money must stay in the fund for five years before…
Read MoreColfax school board sees new shop equipment in action
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — It’s quite remarkable, really. In the space of about five minutes, the new wood router in the Colfax High School wood shop was able to cut out an image of the Colfax Viking and the words “Colfax Vikings” on a 14-inch by 15-inch piece of three-quarter inch plywood. Jamie…
Read MoreColfax school board approves changes in athletic code regarding disputes
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has approved changes to the athletic code so an athlete, the athlete’s parent or the athlete’s coach can appeal an athletic suspension by requesting a meeting with the athletic director. More people are “not taking no for an answer” regarding playing time and violations…
Read MoreSchool Safety Grant will help upgrade buildings’ security GC superintendent tells school board
GLENWOOD CITY — Tim Johnson, superintendent of Glenwood City Schools, told board members at their regular July meeting Monday evening, that the recent award of School Safety Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Justice “will truly benefit the schools’ safety”. Glenwood City received a grant of $78,820 to improve and enhance security and safety measures…
Read MoreEight staff members retire from Glenwood City School District
GLENWOOD CITY — This past June not only saw the end of another school year for the Glenwood City School District but the retirement of eight valued staff members. Teachers Diane Nelson, Joanie Branigan, Sandy Utphall, Lorna Tiberg and Kris Kielmeyer along with support staff members Carol McCarthy, Mary Mahoney and Rick Tiberg retired from…
Read MoreGCHS/MS May Students of the Month
Glenwood City High/Middle School is proud to announce the May Students of the Month. School Pride was the trait identified for the May selection; students who have demonstrated a genuine care and compassion for the school community and have demonstrated their loyalty as Hilltoppers were sought out this month.
Read MoreGlenwood City receives $78,820 school safety grant
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City school district has been awarded a school safety grant of $78,820 through the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Glenwood City was one of 52 schools awarded grants July 9. Out of the 52 schools, the largest grant was for $210,800 to the Elmbrook school district, and…
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