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Finder graduates from WTC
LA CROSSE – Emily Finder, of Elk Mound, graduated from Western Technical College in the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic program. Finder is one of 163 graduates to receive an associate’s degree or technical diploma in the 2020 Summer Term.
Read MoreGC Schools welcome a dozen new staff members for 2020-21
GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City School District has added a dozen new members to its teaching and support staff for the 2020-2021 academic year. Joining the district’s teaching staff are Cassandra Jasper (middle school language arts), Nanette Goodman (marketing and business) and Kelsie Ashleson (kindergarten) along with new support staff members Mandy Kohler (elementary…
Read MoreColfax school superintendent cautions drivers to be mindful of buses with east/west sun
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Most drivers have probably experienced being blinded by the sun. At this time of year, depending on the time of day and the topography, the sun rising in the east or setting in the west can be aligned with east/west roadways and can cause dangerous situations for school buses,…
Read MoreColfax school board agrees to “stay the course” on mask requirement
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has agreed to continue the mask requirement adopted as board policy on August 5, especially in view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Dunn County. The requirement for all students, staff and essential visitors to wear masks was approved by the school…
Read MoreElk Mound netters corral Mondovi Buffaloes
ELK MOUND – Following an opening week split against rival Colfax, the Elk Mound volleyball team, playing at home and away this past week, secured a pair of victories over Mondovi to improve to 3-1 this season. Playing on their home court last Tuesday, September 22, the Lady Mounders roped in a three-sets-to-one conference win…
Read MoreZimmer graduates from UW-SP
STEVENS POINT – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point conferred degrees on more than 1,100 graduates for the spring 2020 semester. Among the graduates is Corrine Zimmer of Elk Mound, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Philosophy-religious studies, and graduated with Cum Laude honors.
Read MoreUW-EC awards scholarships to incoming freshmen
Four hundred eighty-one incoming freshmen received scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the 2020-21 academic year, with many students receiving multiple awards. Each award varies in amount and criteria. Among the students receiving scholarships are: • From Colfax: Cole Kiekhafer, Chancellor’s Scholarship, Freshmen Honors Scholarship, Colfax High School; Belinda Loew, Eric & Rachelle…
Read More11 new teachers and staff at Elk Mound for 2020-2021
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — New teachers and staff in the Elk Mound school district this fall include Kinsey Bodenburg, Megan Bonnell, Kenzie Brantner, Briana Kiesler, Breanna Larson, Mike Miller, Madeline Russell and JB Rykal — and familiar faces in new positions, Katie Auth, Sally Bartig and Annie Kongshaug. The Colfax Messenger sent…
Read MoreElk Mound school board awards bids for roofs and pool unit
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Board of Education has awarded bids for roofing projects and for the swimming pool unit that are part of the district’s $15 million referendum approved by voters in the April election. Three bids were received for roofing, and the bid was awarded to Muir Roofing,…
Read MoreBoyceville School Board updates face covering policy, to continue COVID protocols
BOYCEVILLE — With the State’s emergency face coverings mandate set to expire September 28, the Boyceville Board of Education took action to update its re-opening plan to include monthly reviews of the face coverings at the regular monthly meeting held Wednesday, September 16 in the high school/middle school IMC. Essentially, the board unanimously approved to…
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