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BHS holds National Honor Society induction ceremony
On Monday evening, November 8th, 2021 the Boyceville High School Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony. To be eligible for membership consideration, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 through their sophomore year. In addition, candidates must meet high standards of leadership, service, citizenship and character. Members of the…
Read MoreGC school board hears reports, approves 2021-22 budget
by André Rivard GLENWOOD CITY — In its only meeting of the month held Monday evening, November 8, the Glenwood City board of education approved the 2021-22 budget, heard reports from its administrative team and listened to a staff presentation by the music department. Matt Lamb and Angela Hierlmeier, who comprise the district’s music department…
Read MoreSCVGS to meet November 18
SCVGS will meet on November 18 at the River Falls Public Library at 7:00 p.m. in the main floor meeting room. Magdalena Pala, presenter, has lived half her life in Poland and half in the United States. She will present a history of Poland, changes of state territory, and rise of multi-ethnic populations throughout the…
Read MoreGC students attend Shell Lake Arts Center Honors Band
The Shell Lake Arts Center held a Middle School Honors Band festival on November 4th, 2021. This festival included students from throughout Western and Northern Wisconsin. Selected from the Glenwood City Middle School Band this year were: Kyra Flick (flute), Hailey Ketola (oboe), Evelyn Radintz (clarinet), Greta Draxler (bass clarinet), Kaylin Brandt (trumpet), Erica Bauman…
Read MoreGlenhaven Happenings – 11-10-2021
Glenhaven News Oct. 30-Nov. 5th, 2021 Hey folks, only 7 more Fridays until Christmas! Are you an early celebrator, a “wait-until-the-week-of” kind of person or somewhere in between? To share with y’all, I have been playing Christmas music in my car since Monday. This week has been another whirlwind of activity for our residents.…
Read MoreColfax school district Veterans Day program: “Honoring All Who Served”
COLFAX — The theme for the School District of Colfax’s Veterans Day program on Thursday will be “Honoring All Who Served.” The Veterans Day program begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 11, in the Colfax High School gymnasium. Veterans and members of the general public are invited to attend, and the program will be live-streamed…
Read MoreMr. Lamb honored with 2021 Wisconsin Award for Excellence in Teaching Music
Mr. Matt Lamb, music educator at Glenwood City, was honored with the 2021 Wisconsin Award for Excellence in Teaching Music. The Wisconsin School Music Association and Wisconsin Music Educators Association are proud to sponsor a way to recognize professional educators who inspire students with their own passion for music. These organizations have partnered together to…
Read MoreGlenwood City students perform with state honors band and orchestra
Four Glenwood City band students participated in the 2021 Middle Level State Honors Music Project. The students were selected by submitting a difficult video audition consisting of a solo, memorized scales, and sightreading. Participating from Glenwood City were: Kiley Leduc, clarinet State Honors Orchestra. Kiley is the daughter of Jolene and Jeremy Leduc. Elsja Meijer,…
Read MoreBVSD sets property tax levy of $3 million
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Board of Education has set a total property tax levy of $3,019,043 for the 2021-2022 school year, with a mill rate of $8.10. The mill rate represents a decrease of almost 9 percent, said Nick Kaiser, school district administrator, at the Boyceville school board’s October 27 meeting.…
Read MoreEM School Board updates coronavirus policy and finalizes budget numbers
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND – On October 25, the Elk Mound Board of Education decided to alter the district’s Covid-19 quarantine policies, according to district administrator Eric Wright, “The EMASD will be working to secure an on-site vendor to administer testing with parent consent. The close contact of a positive school contact will…
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