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Farm Bureau donates books with FTD grant

The Pierce County Farm Bureau recently donated agricultural books to public and private elementary school libraries with funds from the Pierce County Farm Technology Days Grant.

January 11, 2012

Money matters: Event teaches financial literacy

Local business-education teacher Chris Silver and nationally renowned speaker Chad Foster agree that kids need every possible opportunity to learn about financial literacy.

By Debbie Griffin , January 09, 2012

Women in Science discussed, essay winners named Jan. 14

The public is invited to attend the AAUW-River Falls branch meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, in the River Falls Public Library Lower Level.

January 08, 2012

Students of the Month at MMS

Meyer Middle School’s November Students of the Month are, in front, from left to right: Meg Wilkening, Mikayla Whitebear, Andrew Skaare, Sawyer Henk, and Courtney Westbrook. In middle row are: Elizabeth Gunderson, Alexis Hauschildt, Wyatt Brunholzl, and Alex Sather. In back row are: Maya Peterson, Haley Dunn, Sara Hove, AJ Steffl and Jeremy Ferguson. Read about their accomplishments and what their teachers have to say in this week's print edition of the River Falls Journal.

December 31, 2011

5th graders enjoy last holiday sing-a-long

Dec. 16 marked the last time the Westside 5th graders will be singing at Westside’s annual holiday sing-a-long. The students K-5th grade students delighted all with holiday classics and songs highlighting sign language, musical instruments and dance. Pictured: Row 1: Paul Schatz, Adrian Herbst, Karina Frisbie, Mariah Marg, Tahnee Klewicki, and Raina Albores. Row 2: Nick Longsdorf, Jackson Davis, Jaden Chesmer, AJ Olivier, and Trevor Becker. Row 3: Brett Bower, Calla Dexheimer, Laney Kaneski, Eli Vanderwagen, Charlie Jerry, and Tyler Kliszcz. Row 4: Jake Bergmanis, Joey Czech, Morgan Smith, Sophia Littlefield, Jazmyn Newton, and Dana Craig.

December 30, 2011

Key Club helpers

High school students Katelyn Hackman, Allie Miller, Sara Veith, and Jenna Miller display gifts collected from the “Giving Tree.” The girls are members of the River Falls “Key Club,” a civic service club that worked with St. Bridget’s Church collecting gifts for needy families this holiday season. Members of the club sold hot chocolate and used proceeds to purchase gifts for the families.

December 30, 2011

Editorial: Three cheers for these three

2011 was a tough year to be a River Falls school board member.

December 28, 2011

Students showcase speaking skills

Local home schooled students recently showed off their speaking skills at an open house and mock meeting held at Faith Lutheran Church, 545 Apollo Rd.

By Jillian Dexheimer , December 28, 2011

Your Schools: Standardized tests aren’t always the best measure of education

Recently I read a news story about a four-term school board member from Florida who took his state’s standardized achievement tests normally given to 11th grade students in order to see how he would perform. He’s an educated man, a retired teacher and father of five children and grandfather of two. Here’s what he said in part about the test experience:

By Tom Westerhaus, School Superintendent , December 23, 2011

Letter: Concerned about proposed program for 4-year-olds

Perhaps many children could benefit from a four-year-old kindergarten experience, but I have to question the funding that allows the program to become a money maker.

By Sheila Steiner, town of River Falls , December 16, 2011

Fifth-graders use Journal as a learning tool

A group of fifth-grade students at St. Bridget Parish School are finding lots of new learning opportunities in a 154-year-old local institution -- the community newspaper.

By Steve Dzubay , December 14, 2011

Your Schools: Schools and business: How they mix and how they differ

I have enjoyed a new role during 2011 as a member of the River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

By Tom Westerhaus, School Superintendent , December 08, 2011

October’s Students of the Month noted at MMS

A dozen deserving students were recently recognized by their teachers from each grade level and house at Meyer Middle School during the month of October, due to the outstanding work and social and academic skills displayed in their respective classrooms. Read about what they do to deserve this recognition and what their teachers have to say about them in the Dec. 1 print edition of the River Falls Journal.

December 05, 2011

River Falls students gain sleep-in time

Classes will start a little later in the morning next school year. That could mean an extra 15 minutes, maybe a half hour for some, of extra sleep.

By Phil Pfuehler , December 01, 2011

St. Bridget Parish School lists 1st quarter honor roll

These students made the honor roll list at St. Bridget Parish School.

November 25, 2011