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The transporter: Her training focuses on special-needs kids
Most people know the school-bus routine well: The big yellow vehicle stops, kids bound up the stairs and find a seat, then it’s off to the next stop within seconds.
By Debbie Griffin , November 30, 2012
Colleen Raye holiday concert at RFHS Dec. 3
FORWARD, the River Falls Public School Foundation, will sponsor a Colleen Raye holiday concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at the River Falls High School Auditorium. The concert will feature holiday songs from the 50s and 60s.
November 30, 2012
Your Schools: Unlimited supply of cute stories and questions
Just when I think I’ve run out of ideas for this column and have no words left to write, someone at a school event or on the street will tell me they’re reading my column and either 1) they wish that I would write about (fill in the blank), or 2) they have a cute story to share with readers.
By Tom Westerhaus, School Superintendent , November 30, 2012
School District hits new low; taxpayers get high five
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. It took only one extra try for the River Falls School District to receive and accept a favorable bid on general obligation bonds to finance $7.6 million in borrowing from the November 2011 referendum.
By Phil Pfuehler , November 29, 2012
Cancelled at school, Kluwe will speak at library
The Coalition for a Compassionate Community rescheduled Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe as a guest speaker for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the lower level of the River Falls Public Library, 140 Union St.
By Debbie Griffin , November 16, 2012
Students present one-act shows; promise twists
Students at the River Falls High School are working feverishly toward opening night -- when the curtain goes up in their home-turf auditorium for three one-act plays produced and directed by creative-minded teens in the Drama Club.
By Debbie Griffin , November 08, 2012
New school lunch guidelines leave some kids running on empty
Students and teachers around the country are asking, “Where’s my cookie?” and complaining via YouTube about being hungry – click below to watch it.
By Jillian Dexheimer , November 02, 2012
Wine and Wishes for St. Francis this Saturday
The seventh annual Wine and Wishes fundraiser for St. Francis School will be held this Saturday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. at the St. Francis Parish Hall in Ellsworth.
November 01, 2012
Gymnastics coaches say goodbye
Over the last 13 years, the Wildcat gymnastics team has solidified its position as one of the most successful high school teams in the state, in any sport.
By Bob Burrows , October 31, 2012
Kids learn firsthand about fire safety (+VIDEO)
The River Falls Fire Department visited all local elementary schools during Fire Safety week in October, bringing with them exciting and memorable props like the fire-safety house, Pluggie the talking fire hydrant, a big red engine and more.
By Debbie Griffin , October 25, 2012
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