K12
Robot convention
Greenwood Elementary third graders recently participated in a “Robot Convention.” Students designed and built a robot to help them with a task at home or at school. Pictured with their robot, from left: Meg Starkey, Kyla Kubera, Allison Weissinger, Zach Thompson, and Mya Callanan.
May 25, 2012
Branding logo created, approved for school district
Trying to better market the school district to prospective families and students, the school board Monday night, May 21, OK’d logo concepts that establishes a “branding identity.”
By Phil Pfuehler , May 25, 2012
Your Schools: Graduation — a culmination of individual and community efforts
Since my next column won’t appear in the paper until after commencement on June 3rd, I wanted to share an article I recently read that salutes not only high school graduates, but also the broader community. As readers know, I usually don’t share articles in their entirety, but this one expresses EXACTLY how I feel and is said better than I could say it!
By Tom Westerhaus, School District Superintendent , May 24, 2012
Cardboard dinghies float the Kinni
A big group of seniors from Prescott High School visited River Falls Friday, May 18, to do a fun-but-educational Physics exercise in the Kinnickinnic River, near the Swinging Bridge and South Fork of the river.
By Debbie Griffin , May 23, 2012
It's Broadway for this choir May 18-19
The River Falls High School Choir will present a Broadway themed show on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19 at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.
May 16, 2012
Tropical oasis awaits
While learning about the Caribbean Islands, students in the 6 Blue House at Meyer Middle School were asked to do a persuasive presentation to their peers encouraging them to visit one of the islands.
May 16, 2012
Students learn steps for dance party
Jennifer McCoy, far right, volunteered her time to teach dance moves to special-needs students preparing for the C.A.T.S. semi- formal dance.
May 15, 2012
Your Schools: All the things I used to know… 
A superintendent colleague was speaking reflectively at a meeting I attended last week, her main message being “Learn from the past, but don’t live it!”
By Tom Westerhaus, School District Superintendent , May 11, 2012
"That's Entertainment" May 11-12 in River Falls
The River Falls High School band program will present "That's Entertainment, Evening at the Pops" at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, in the High School commons. The public is invited.
May 09, 2012
All-school art show now open
The annual all-school art show of children's artwork from local schools opened Sunday at The River Falls Public Library, 140 Union St.
April 30, 2012
Meyer Middle School club adds up to analytical challenge
Math is one of those subjects that challenges many of us. But for a group of River Falls sixth- to eighth-graders, math is something that they excel at and enjoy.
By Jillian Dexheimer , April 25, 2012
Prom goers masquerade, crown royalty
The 2012 River Falls High School prom hosted about 130 couples to the 7 p.m.-midnight dance themed Masquerade Ball. The student body selected and crowned their king – Benji McRoberts – and queen – Lainey Gallenberg.
By Debbie Griffin , April 23, 2012
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