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Home; About. Why La Crosse Polytechnic? Apply to La Crosse Polytechnic; School Report Card; The People. Administration; Custodial Services; Parent Organization 2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 HOME - COULEE MONTESSORI - SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSE The Coulee Montessori Adolescent Program serves approximately 35 students, grade 6-8. The Coulee Montessori curriculum continues with the Montessori Philosophy that children have the innate desire to learn and that they learn best in an atmosphere where they can participate actively, concentrate without interruption, and work at anindividual pace.
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21ST CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM The After School Program is open on school days, Monday – Friday from 2:55-5:00 and is open to K-2 Northside Elementary and Coulee Montessori Students. While recommendations for the program usually come from the teachers, parents are also welcome to inquire about their child participating. The Northside After School Program is awonderful
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The School District of La Crosse serves a population of 80,000 that includes all of the city of La Crosse, which has approximately 55,000 residents, and all or part of the towns of Medary, Shelby, Campbell, Bergen, Greenfield, Hamburg, and Washington. LA CROSSE CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION The La Crosse Central Volleyball Association provides opportunities for student-athletes of all ages to compete and improve their skills in the sport of volleyball. Originally formed in 2013 as a fundraising arm for La Crosse Central Volleyball teams, the LCVA has expanded, offering volleyball camps, clinics, leagues, lessons and more. NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY & COULEE MONTESSORI FAMILY HANDBOOK HATCH, BECKY 5th Grade 6752 203 HILKER, LISA Kindergarten 6749 145 HOETH, KRISTIN LMC Director 6760 111A HOFF, ISABEL Strings Teacher6738 228
KATE MOLL » KATE MOLL » TEACHERS 1611 Kane St, La Crosse, WI 54603 | 608-789-7970 | Fax: 608-789-0035 HOME - SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSECOULEE MONTESSORIEMERSON ELEMENTARYHAMILTON ELEMENTARYHINTGEN ELEMENTARY Students will discover their talents and abilities and will be prepared to pursue their dreams and aspirations while contributing effectively to their local, national, and global communities. The School District of La Crosse is a recognized leader in providing unique, engaging experiences for our students. Believing that ‘one size does not fit all’ when it comes to education,the districtHOME - LA CROSSE
Home; About. Why La Crosse Polytechnic? Apply to La Crosse Polytechnic; School Report Card; The People. Administration; Custodial Services; Parent Organization 2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 HOME - COULEE MONTESSORI - SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSE The Coulee Montessori Adolescent Program serves approximately 35 students, grade 6-8. The Coulee Montessori curriculum continues with the Montessori Philosophy that children have the innate desire to learn and that they learn best in an atmosphere where they can participate actively, concentrate without interruption, and work at anindividual pace.
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The School District of La Crosse serves a population of 80,000 that includes all of the city of La Crosse, which has approximately 55,000 residents, and all or part of the towns of Medary, Shelby, Campbell, Bergen, Greenfield, Hamburg, and Washington. LA CROSSE CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION The La Crosse Central Volleyball Association provides opportunities for student-athletes of all ages to compete and improve their skills in the sport of volleyball. Originally formed in 2013 as a fundraising arm for La Crosse Central Volleyball teams, the LCVA has expanded, offering volleyball camps, clinics, leagues, lessons and more. NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY & COULEE MONTESSORI FAMILY HANDBOOK HATCH, BECKY 5th Grade 6752 203 HILKER, LISA Kindergarten 6749 145 HOETH, KRISTIN LMC Director 6760 111A HOFF, ISABEL Strings Teacher6738 228
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Home; About. Why La Crosse Polytechnic? Apply to La Crosse Polytechnic; School Report Card; The People. Administration; Custodial Services; Parent Organization 2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 HOME - COULEE MONTESSORI - SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSE The Coulee Montessori Adolescent Program serves approximately 35 students, grade 6-8. The Coulee Montessori curriculum continues with the Montessori Philosophy that children have the innate desire to learn and that they learn best in an atmosphere where they can participate actively, concentrate without interruption, and work at anindividual pace.
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21ST CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM The After School Program is open on school days, Monday – Friday from 2:55-5:00 and is open to K-2 Northside Elementary and Coulee Montessori Students. While recommendations for the program usually come from the teachers, parents are also welcome to inquire about their child participating. The Northside After School Program is awonderful
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The School District of La Crosse serves a population of 80,000 that includes all of the city of La Crosse, which has approximately 55,000 residents, and all or part of the towns of Medary, Shelby, Campbell, Bergen, Greenfield, Hamburg, and Washington. LA CROSSE CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION The La Crosse Central Volleyball Association provides opportunities for student-athletes of all ages to compete and improve their skills in the sport of volleyball. Originally formed in 2013 as a fundraising arm for La Crosse Central Volleyball teams, the LCVA has expanded, offering volleyball camps, clinics, leagues, lessons and more. NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY & COULEE MONTESSORI FAMILY HANDBOOK HATCH, BECKY 5th Grade 6752 203 HILKER, LISA Kindergarten 6749 145 HOETH, KRISTIN LMC Director 6760 111A HOFF, ISABEL Strings Teacher6738 228
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Home; About. Why La Crosse Polytechnic? Apply to La Crosse Polytechnic; School Report Card; The People. Administration; Custodial Services; Parent Organization 2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 HOME - COULEE MONTESSORI - SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSE The Coulee Montessori Adolescent Program serves approximately 35 students, grade 6-8. The Coulee Montessori curriculum continues with the Montessori Philosophy that children have the innate desire to learn and that they learn best in an atmosphere where they can participate actively, concentrate without interruption, and work at anindividual pace.
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21ST CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM The After School Program is open on school days, Monday – Friday from 2:55-5:00 and is open to K-2 Northside Elementary and Coulee Montessori Students. While recommendations for the program usually come from the teachers, parents are also welcome to inquire about their child participating. The Northside After School Program is awonderful
STUDENT INFO UPDATE
The School District of La Crosse serves a population of 80,000 that includes all of the city of La Crosse, which has approximately 55,000 residents, and all or part of the towns of Medary, Shelby, Campbell, Bergen, Greenfield, Hamburg, and Washington. LA CROSSE CENTRAL VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION The La Crosse Central Volleyball Association provides opportunities for student-athletes of all ages to compete and improve their skills in the sport of volleyball. Originally formed in 2013 as a fundraising arm for La Crosse Central Volleyball teams, the LCVA has expanded, offering volleyball camps, clinics, leagues, lessons and more. NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY & COULEE MONTESSORI FAMILY HANDBOOK HATCH, BECKY 5th Grade 6752 203 HILKER, LISA Kindergarten 6749 145 HOETH, KRISTIN LMC Director 6760 111A HOFF, ISABEL Strings Teacher6738 228
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 94TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 94TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM La Crosse Central High School hosted its annual Memorial Day program today. The program was held in front of Central High School near the monument recognizing Central High School students who sacrificed their lives in service of our country. Central High School has hosted the annual program since the school’s opening in 1923. This was theschool’s 94th
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COULEE MONTESSORI ADOLESCENT OPENS VIRTUAL AMUSEMENT PARK COULEE MONTESSORI ADOLESCENT OPENS VIRTUAL AMUSEMENT PARK Students at the Coulee Montessori Adolescent Program (CMAP) unveiled their final creations during the opening of the class’ virtual amusement park. The virtual amusement park is a group project and a culmination of weeks of physics lessons covering topics like kinetic energy, gravity, and engineering. Students were assigned to groups that included sixth, seventh, andRead more
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HONORS NEW HALL OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTEES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HONORS NEW HALL OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTEES La Crosse Central High School and the Central High School Alumni Association are proud to announce the 2016 inductees into The La Crosse Central High School Hall of Excellence: John Burnett and Dr. Mary Jo Hull. A reception will be held Thursday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Central High School in the Central HighRead more
SENIORS INSPIRE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AT PRE-GRADUATION MARCH SENIORS INSPIRE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AT PRE-GRADUATION MARCH Graduating students from Logan High School took part in the district’s first Senior March today. To the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance, the Logan seniors walked the halls of Northside Elementary dressed in caps and gowns and carrying signs with the college and career paths they will be pursuing after graduation in thecoming weeks. The
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LOGAN RANGER TINY HOUSE ON WHEELS PROJECT COMPLETE LOGAN RANGER TINY HOUSE ON WHEELS PROJECT COMPLETE Juniors and seniors from Logan High School’s building construction class have completed work on their first Tiny House on Wheels (THOW). The completion of the THOW was celebrated today at a ribbon cutting at Logan High School by the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Chamber were in attendance along with students, staff, andRead more
STATE ROAD STUDENTS PORTRAY HISTORY HEROES AT LIVING WAX MUSEUM STATE ROAD STUDENTS PORTRAY HISTORY HEROES AT LIVING WAX MUSEUM Students at State Road Elementary have been busy researching famous people from history, learning about their interests, accomplishments, and legacy. Today, the fourth and fifth-grade students showcased what they have learned at the school’s annual living wax museum event. “This is a project that gets students excited about history,” said State Road Elementary teacher JeanRead more
STUDENTS EXPLORE LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH STUDENTS EXPLORE LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH Almost 200 Logan High School students embarked on an adventure today. 27 student teams took part in the school’s second annual La Crosse history scavenger hunt through the city’s downtown area. “La Crosse has a really unique history,” said Logan High School teacher Eric Martin. “This project teaches our students about the rich and sometimes overlookedRead more
NORTHSIDE SCHOOL LUNCH HERO HONORED BY STUDENTS AND STAFF NORTHSIDE SCHOOL LUNCH HERO HONORED BY STUDENTS AND STAFF The first Friday in May, better known as School Hero Day, is a special time for school officials, students, and parents to recognize the hardworking professionals in school cafeterias. Not only do these talented individuals prepare tasty meals for students, they do so in following complex rules, including strict nutritional standards, and navigate student foodRead more
CENTRAL STUDENT AWARDED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL STUDENT AWARDED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Central High School student Kathryn Morrison was named as a National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) winner in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. More than 1,000 distinguished high school seniors have won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards financed by about 200 corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations. Morrison plans to attend St. OlafRead more
NORTHSIDE TOWER GARDEN OFFERS HANDS-ON SCIENCE NORTHSIDE TOWER GARDEN OFFERS HANDS-ON SCIENCE Fifth-graders at Northside Elementary gather around the six foot tall tower garden, checking on the small green seedlings growing from it. “I’m going to try all of these,” said fifth-grader Sofia Vang. “I mean, we did help grown them.” Funded by a grant, the Northside tower garden project began in April. The school’s first-gradersplanted
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EMERSON EAGLE CAVE PROJECT IS THE ESSENCE OF INVENTION EMERSON EAGLE CAVE PROJECT IS THE ESSENCE OF INVENTION The sounds of a light rain storm fills the air. A cool breeze blows. The lights are off but daylight fills the classroom as students at Emerson Elementary continue to work on this year’s Emerson Eagle Cave. In it’s third year, the Emerson Eagle Cave is a collective art project for all 396 Emerson ElementaryRead more
BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES NORTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES NORTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse recognized the North Presbyterian Church for their partnership with the district at the board’s meeting on Monday. The community from the North Presbyterian Church has actively engaged in fundraising for Northside Elementary, provided gifts for entire school families during the holidays, and donated suppliesRead more
LA CROSSE STUDENTS COMPETE IN FIRST DISTRICT INNOVATION SHOWDOWN LA CROSSE STUDENTS COMPETE IN FIRST DISTRICT INNOVATION SHOWDOWN The School District of La Crosse is excited to have had the district’s first Innovation Showdown at Lincoln Middle School. Students from the Coulee Montessori Adolescent Program, La Crosse Design Institute (LDI), and School of Technology and Arts II (SOTA II) competed against each other in a variety of team challenges. The challenges were separated intoRead more
LA CROSSE STUDENTS EXPLORE ASIA IN A BIG WAY LA CROSSE STUDENTS EXPLORE ASIA IN A BIG WAY Students from Lincoln Middle School, SOTA II, and Coulee Montessori explored Asia in a big way this week with one of the world’s largest maps of the continent. The map measures 26 feet by 35 feet and is designed to ignite students interests in the diverse geography of Asia through an interactive experience with a giant map. It was at Lincoln Middle as part of NationalRead more
LPEF AWARDS GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE LA CROSSE SCHOOLS PROJECTS LPEF AWARDS GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE LA CROSSE SCHOOLS PROJECTS Innovative projects to support reading, math and music, as well as student health and nutrition, in the School District of La Crosse are among 23 grants totaling $25,314 announced April 6 by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Among the awards delivered in surprise visits to schools are grants for a unique music therapyRead more
LOGAN HIGH STUDENTS SWEEP SOUTH WEST ROBOTICS CHALLENGE LOGAN HIGH STUDENTS SWEEP SOUTH WEST ROBOTICS CHALLENGE The Logan High School Digital Electronics class recently competed in the South West Robotics Challenge sponsored by Western Technical College. The Logan High School students won four first place awards out of the four events. Place winners for Logan High School were: Blind Navigation Competition 1st Place Joey Schmida, Isaac List and Michael Felix 3rd Place: ClareRead more
NORTH WOODS TEACHER AND STUDENTS WIN STATEWIDE FIRE SAFETY AWARD NORTH WOODS TEACHER AND STUDENTS WIN STATEWIDE FIRE SAFETY AWARD North Woods International teacher Rachel Kreibich was awarded a $500 grant for classroom use for her winning essay on fire safety. Kreibich was presented with the grant from the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation for winning this year’s "Fire & Burn Prevention Teacher Essay Contest." Three of Kreibich’s students brought the idea for the grant toRead more
LONGFELLOW MIDDLE RECOGNIZED AS AN APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL LONGFELLOW MIDDLE RECOGNIZED AS AN APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL The School District of La Crosse is pleased to announce Longfellow Middle School has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2015–2017 for the unique implementation of its 1-to-1 iPad program and the faculty’s curriculum redesign to best leverage the technology in innovative and rigorous ways for classroom instruction. The Apple Distinguished School designationRead more
DISTRICT DATA SERVICES MANAGER IS A SKYWARD LEADER IN EXCELLENCE DISTRICT DATA SERVICES MANAGER IS A SKYWARD LEADER IN EXCELLENCE Educators and administrators from around the world gathered in St. Pete Beach, Florida for the 14th annual Skyward International Conference (iCon) last week. The three-day interactive event provided attendees with access to the latest news in product development from the education software provider, as well as one-on-one interaction with district peers, industry experts, and Skyward.Read more
HONEYCUTT EMPOWERS COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN’S DIGITAL FUTURE HONEYCUTT EMPOWERS COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN’S DIGITAL FUTURE The School District of La Crosse invites the public to an evening with international speaker Kevin Honeycutt for a community conversation about children and technology. Honeycutt will share insights about digital responsibility, mentoring, and engaging students who have grown up online. He will also offer tools to ensure we are preparingour kids for safety
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DISTRICT HOSTS 32ND ANNUAL ALL CITY STRING FESTIVAL DISTRICT HOSTS 32ND ANNUAL ALL CITY STRING FESTIVAL Hundreds of student musicians from the School District of La Crosse will take the stage together on Tuesday, March 8, for the district’s 32nd annual All City String Festival. The event begins at 7 P.M. at the La Crosse Center located in downtown La Crosse. The concert will feature more than 450 School DistrictRead more
CENTRAL COUNSELOR NAMED WSCA SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR CENTRAL COUNSELOR NAMED WSCA SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR La Crosse Central High School counselor Hannah Bertram was awarded one of four School Counselor of the Year Awards for school counselors in the state of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA) chose Bertram from over 2,000 school counselors in the state. “I am honored to have nominated Ms. Hannah Bertram for Wisconsin School Counselor of theRead more
PLAY IT FORWARD-LA CROSSE DRIVE PROVIDES INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS PLAY IT FORWARD-LA CROSSE DRIVE PROVIDES INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestra, the School District of La Crosse, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse, is trying to put instruments in the hands of every child who wants to learn how to play. The orchestra will continue its musicalRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HOST “TRUNK JUNK” DRIVER SAFETY EVENT LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HOST “TRUNK JUNK” DRIVER SAFETY EVENT Students from Logan High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club hosted a “Trunk Junk” event. Along with partners Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and State Farm, the club’s goal was to raise awareness about winter driving safety. Through in-person and social media activities, they engaged young drivers in opportunities to clean out their trunks and back seats,Read more
LA CROSSE SCHOOLS NAMED WISCONSIN TITLE I SCHOOLS OF RECOGNITION LA CROSSE SCHOOLS NAMED WISCONSIN TITLE I SCHOOLS OF RECOGNITION Two School District of La Crosse schools were among the 169 public schools chosen as Wisconsin Title I Schools of Recognition for the 2015-16 school year. North Woods International was recognized as a High-Progress School for being within the top 10 percent of schools experiencing growth in reading and math for elementary students.Hintgen Elementary
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STATE ROAD STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN OPERA FOR THE YOUNG STATE ROAD STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN OPERA FOR THE YOUNG Opera for the Young brings live, professional opera to elementary school audiences. The production is fully staged and adapted especially for children making it understandable and fun. Students from State Road Elementary appeared onstage in chorus and cameo roles during the production of “The Magic Flute.” Students also helped design certain elements of the production’sRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Students from Logan High School’s Adventure Physical Education and Specially Designed Physical Education groups came together for a day of outdoor adventures. The Adventure Physical Education group is a class designed for students who want to experience outdoor activities such as rock climbing, camping, kayaking, hiking, ropes courses, snowshoeing, and biking. The field trip was an opportunityRead more
HINTGEN FOURTH-GRADER MAKES BUDDY BENCH TO HELP KIDS HINTGEN FOURTH-GRADER MAKES BUDDY BENCH TO HELP KIDS Brenna Kugler wants to help kids. Kids on the playground who might not have someone to play with. Kids who might be having a hard time. Kids who might just need a friend to talk with. So Brenna built a buddy bench. A buddy bench is a place kids can go and sit if theyRead more
COMMUNITY TALK DEBUTS NEW LOOK FOR WINTER EDITION COMMUNITY TALK DEBUTS NEW LOOK FOR WINTER EDITION New school year. New look. Community Talk is back! Highlighting our students and staff making a difference in our schools and our community. Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at news@lacrossesd.org.Read more
TINY HOUSE OFFERS BIG LEARNING OPPORTUNITY TINY HOUSE OFFERS BIG LEARNING OPPORTUNITY Juniors and seniors from Logan High School’s building construction class are nearing the next phase of work on a THOW (tiny house on wheels.) The Logan Ranger tiny house was designed collaboratively over a three week period by the Logan High School building construction students, their teachers, and an interested buyer from Minneapolis.The house
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FOURTH GRADER IS “PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY” AT SOUTHERN BLUFFSELEMENTARY
FOURTH GRADER IS “PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY” AT SOUTHERN BLUFFSELEMENTARY
Today was an extra special day for Southern Bluffs Elementary student Emily Ross. Emily started her school day as both a fourth grader and as the school’s principal. She stepped into the important leadership role as a result of a winning bid during the auction at the school’s annual holiday fair. Southern Bluffs Elementary encouragesRead more
AMENDMENT MADE TO PURCHASE OFFER FOR ROOSEVELT SCHOOL PROPERTY AMENDMENT MADE TO PURCHASE OFFER FOR ROOSEVELT SCHOOL PROPERTY The Board of Education of the School District of La Crosse has agreed to an amendment for the purchase and sale of the Roosevelt school property located at 1307 Hayes Street in La Crosse. Gorman & Company, Inc., the developer interested in converting the property, has agreed to close on the purchase byRead more
DISTRICT HIRES NEW SCHOOL NUTRITION SPECIALIST DISTRICT HIRES NEW SCHOOL NUTRITION SPECIALIST The Board of Education of the School District of La Crosse approved the hiring of Marilyn Volden as the district’s new school nutrition specialist. Volden has been a nutrition director for over 17 years working in both the Viroqua and Westby School Districts. She also worked for the La Crosse County Health Department as aRead more
DISTRICT FAMILIES UNWRAP AMAZING HOLIDAY SURPRISE DISTRICT FAMILIES UNWRAP AMAZING HOLIDAY SURPRISE Two School District of La Crosse families had an extra special holiday this year thanks to the generosity of some local residents. Matt Henderson of Henderson Motorsports, Mid-West Family Broadcasting, Santa Claus, and many others surprised two families with a caravan of holiday gifts in the winner’s circle at the La Crosse FairgroundsSpeedway. This is
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FUNDRAISING TOPS $230,000 FOR AVID COLLEGE-READINESS PROGRAM FUNDRAISING TOPS $230,000 FOR AVID COLLEGE-READINESS PROGRAM A college-readiness program with a proven track record nationally is well on its way to implementation and taxpayers will be saved nearly $230,000 in implementation costs due to successful fundraising by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). The nonprofit Foundation, created in 1988 to support public schools in La Crosse and enhance the educationRead more
LPEF AWARDS $30,153 IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL INNOVATION LPEF AWARDS $30,153 IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL INNOVATION Support for innovative approaches and technology for use in science, math, social studies, reading, health and fine arts in the School District of La Crosse are among 22 grants totaling $30,153 announced Dec. 8 by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). A major grant will be used to purchase copies of a book writtenRead more
FREE CLINIC OPENS INSIDE NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FREE CLINIC OPENS INSIDE NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Just off of the playground at Northside Elementary School there is a door. When designs were being discussed and site plans were being drawn up for the school that door was the topic of much discussion. The door is now open and behind it is Your Northside Neighborhood Clinic (YNNC). Due to Dr. Ted ThompsonRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL SADD CHAPTER HELPS CURB DISTRACTED DRIVING LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL SADD CHAPTER HELPS CURB DISTRACTED DRIVING Many parents don’t realize it, but the number one threat to their teen’s safety is driving or riding in a car with a teen driver. The fact is, more than 2,000 teens lose their lives every year in car crashes. That’s six teens a day too many. Distracted driving is driving while doing another activityRead more
“PIE LABS” TO HELP THE LA CROSSE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER “PIE LABS” TO HELP THE LA CROSSE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER The aroma of pumpkin pies baking fills the halls of Logan Middle School as students attempt to bake over 140 pies for the La Crosse Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Eighth grade students in Joshua Ison’s Family and Consumer Science class will wrap up their pie labs with a final day of mixing and baking pumpkin piesRead more
BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse recognized Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for their partnership with the district at the board’s meeting last night. There are more than 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals throughout the United States and Canada that all share the same mission — to treat the wholechild
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LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ANTI-BULLYING VIDEO CONTEST LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ANTI-BULLYING VIDEO CONTEST The Positive Behavioral and Interventions Supports (PBIS) committee at Logan Middle School organized an anti-bullying video contest for the month of October to allow students to be involved in National Bullying Prevention Month. The contest was open to all students at Logan Middle School. The PBIS committee asked each homeroom in the school to makeRead more
UPDATE: CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLECT ALMOST 2,200 FOOD ITEMS UPDATE: CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLECT ALMOST 2,200 FOOD ITEMS Students and staff from Central High School in the School District of La Crosse collected almost 2,200 non-perishable food items on the south side of La Crosse this past Saturday on Halloween during their Trick-or-Can event. Approximately 150 Central High School students and staff participated in the event. The student groups which took part inRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL AWARDED $200,000 GRANT BY THE GREEN BAY PACKERS LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL AWARDED $200,000 GRANT BY THE GREEN BAY PACKERS The School District of La Crosse will get a new synthetic turf football field at Logan High School’s Swanson Field Football Stadium, thanks in part to a $200,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers through the National Football League Foundation Grassroots Program. The grant from the Packers, the NFL Foundation and Local InitiativesSupport Corporation
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GENEROUS WETTSTEIN’S DONATION HELPS HAMILTON FAMILIES GENEROUS WETTSTEIN’S DONATION HELPS HAMILTON FAMILIES Wettstein’s on 3rd Street in downtown La Crosse has generously donated a refrigerator to the Hamilton Elementary School food pantry. The previous refrigerator stopped working just before the start of the 2015-16 school year. The Hamilton food pantry opened twelve years ago through the La Crosse Community Foundation’s Jim’s Grocery Bag fund, an endowment fundRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILD EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILD EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN Students in the Logan High School technology and engineering department have donated their time and technical skills back to the community. Staff at the Kane Street Community Garden needed outdoor vegetable cleaning stations built to clean the freshly harvested vegetables in the fall. The stations can also be used in the spring toplace plants
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WALK TO SCHOOL DAY EVENTS A SUCCESS WALK TO SCHOOL DAY EVENTS A SUCCESS Child safety advocates from the Safe Kids Coalition of the La Crosse Coulee Region and Safe Routes to School Program teamed up with area schools to sponsor Walk to School Day today. “The goal of Walk to School Day is not only to have children walking safely to school but to teach them pedestrian safetyRead more
NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST TRADITIONS NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST TRADITIONS Teachers from the Global Strand of North Woods International School organized a special celebration this week. Approximately 200 North Woods International students celebrated the traditions and history of Oktoberfest on the playground of North Woods International School. The Oktoberfest celebration at the school allowed students to enjoy polka, make floats for their own Oktoberfest parade,Read more
CASEY KNOBLE OF LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL NAMED PACKERS HS COACH OF THE WEEK CASEY KNOBLE OF LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL NAMED PACKERS HS COACH OF THE WEEK The Green Bay Packers have announced Casey Knoble of Logan High School in La Crosse, Wis., has been named the Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week. Knoble, who is in his fifth year as the head coach of the Logan football program, led the Rangers to a 35-34 come-from-behind victory over theirRead more
MILWAUKEE BUCKS “OWN THE FUTURE” STATEWIDE TOUR VISITS NORTHSIDEELEMENTARY
MILWAUKEE BUCKS “OWN THE FUTURE” STATEWIDE TOUR VISITS NORTHSIDEELEMENTARY
Milwaukee Bucks player Jabari Parker, Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango, the Milwaukee Bucks Dancers, the Rim Rockers, and the Hoop Troop visited with Northside Elementary-Coulee Montessori students today during a stop on their “Own the Future” statewide tour. Jabari Parker lead a basketball clinic with students followed by a high flying, acrobatic dunk team performance byRead more
NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES PEACE DAY NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES PEACE DAY Today students and staff at North Woods International Elementary School participated in a ceremony recognizing the International Day of Peace. Students and teachers gathered around the Peace Pole at the international garden near the entrance to the school. The teacher organized event featured music and songs of peace performed by each grade level. Student representativesRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL DESIGNING SELF-NAVIGATING VEHICLE LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL DESIGNING SELF-NAVIGATING VEHICLE The Project Lead The Way- Digital Electronics class at Logan High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is partnering with Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, to design and build the Logan Ranger Autonomous Vehicle (AV), a vehicle capable of sensing its environment and navigating withouthuman
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HEALTHY TASTE TESTS A SUCCESS AS SCHOOL GARDEN HARVESTS BEGIN HEALTHY TASTE TESTS A SUCCESS AS SCHOOL GARDEN HARVESTS BEGIN Students from Hamilton Elementary and SOTA 1 enjoyed a specialty kale salad harvested from the garden maintained at their school. The salads were a special offering available during lunch today at Hamilton/SOTA 1. This is the third growing season of the partnership between the School District of La Crosse and Grow La Crosse. The programRead more
LA CROSSE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TRAVEL TO CHINA LA CROSSE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TRAVEL TO CHINA From June 4 to 23, twenty-five Logan and Central High School students traveled to China. They visited four major Chinese cities, learning about Chinese culture, language, and people. They saw some great sights, had outstanding interpersonal experiences with Chinese people, and made friends that will last a lifetime. In Shanghai, students spent two days exploringRead more
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AWARDED DESIGN HONOR NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AWARDED DESIGN HONOR The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse recognized Matthew Wolfert, President of Bray Architects, and his team at the Board’s meeting Monday, August 3, 2015, for winning the Platinum Award from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) for their design of the district’s Northside Elementary School. Northside Elementary School isRead more
BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE FORPARTNERSHIP
BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE FORPARTNERSHIP
The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse recognized Western Technical College for their partnership with the district at the Board’s meeting Monday night. The long standing partnership between the School District of La Crosse and Western provides a wide array of programs and services for students in the district. Westernprovides
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LA CROSSE TEACHER WORKS TO PRESERVE HER HERITAGE LA CROSSE TEACHER WORKS TO PRESERVE HER HERITAGE Congrats to Mai Chao Duddeck, a School District of La Crosse art teacher on this great La Crosse Tribune story about a book she has published and how she works to preserve her heritage and culture. Read the entire story from the La Crosse Tribune by clicking here.Read more
LONGFELLOW STUDENT RECEIVES NATIONAL FBLA AWARD LONGFELLOW STUDENT RECEIVES NATIONAL FBLA AWARD Longfellow Middle School students Connor Iverson, Claire Ivens, and Ahmad Jandal created a website about middle level Future Business Leaders of America and presented their website and creative process to a panel of judges at the FBLA State Leadership Conference this past April. They placed second in the Website Creation event at the statelevel
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DISTRICT ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ANDASSESSMENT
DISTRICT ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ANDASSESSMENT
The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse has approved the hiring of the district’s new Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Dr. Michael Lichucki joins the district in his new role on July 1st, 2015. “Michael’s meld of visionary leadership, technological expertise, focus on servant leadership, and overall system-wide continuous improvementRead more
LOGAN SOFTBALL TEAM RECEIVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT MILLER PARK LOGAN SOFTBALL TEAM RECEIVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT MILLER PARK Congratulations to the State Champion Logan High School Girls Softball Team! The team received special recognition during pre-game festivities on the field at Miller Park this past Thursday, June 25th as part of the 18th Annual La Crosse Area Day at Miller Park. “The entire team is very excited,” said Logan High School ActivitiesDirector
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LADY RANGERS 2015 WIAA DIVISION 2 STATE CHAMPS! LADY RANGERS 2015 WIAA DIVISION 2 STATE CHAMPS! Congratulations to our Lady Rangers the 2015 WIAA Division 2 state champions! Logan won the championship game against Waupon 3-0 to win the program’s first state title! Click here for additional photos and stories. What a great day to be a Ranger!Read more
SUMMER FUN HAS BEGUN! SUMMER FUN HAS BEGUN! Many classes still have room. Call 789-8955 for availability or click here for more information.Read more
HINTGEN TEACHER RECEIVES MEEMIC GRANT HINTGEN TEACHER RECEIVES MEEMIC GRANT Congratulations to Hintgen teacher Stephanie Baker who received a literacy grant from the Meemic Foundation. Congratulations Ms. Baker!Read more
GROW LA CROSSE THANKS LA CROSSE SCHOOLS GROW LA CROSSE THANKS LA CROSSE SCHOOLS Grow La Crosse would like to thank the schools that participated in the school garden and farm experience programs this school year. Participating SchoolsRead more
SUMMIT TEACHERS RECEIVE SCHOOL FOREST AWARD SUMMIT TEACHERS RECEIVE SCHOOL FOREST AWARD Summit Environmental School teachers Kevin Baird and Marty Maus have each been recognized with a School Forest Award by the LEAF Program for their contributions to the Summit Environmental School Forest in La Crosse. Mr. Baird and Mr. Maus have taken it upon themselves to care for the school forest area and outdoor classroom spacesRead more
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TRAVEL TO GUATEMALA & BELIZE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TRAVEL TO GUATEMALA & BELIZE Forty seven Logan and Central High School students traveled to Guatemala and Belize this Spring. They conquered fears, tried new foods, learned how to salsa dance and visited sites once inhabited by the Mayans. A lot of students enjoyed ziplining, hiking an active volcano, and snorkeling. They also had a blast volunteering at a dayRead more
BOOKS FOR NICARAGUA
BOOKS FOR NICARAGUA
Students in Katie Brown’s Spanish 5 class at Logan High School, teamed up with Gundersen Lutheran to provide books and open libraries in rural Nicaragua. In order to combat illiteracy and promote the importance of reading, they each wrote a story in Spanish that focused on a positive idea like team work, honesty, education, andRead more
LOCAL SCULPTURE ARTIST TO VISIT SUMMIT LOCAL SCULPTURE ARTIST TO VISIT SUMMIT Mike Martino, local sculpture artist will visit Summit Environmental School on May 28 and 29 as part of a Venture Grant from the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. He will be creating a 6ft x 6ft sand sculpture with the fifth grade students during the two day outdoor campout experience at Summit. He will beRead more
LONGFELLOW STUDENTS LEARN THE VALUE OF GIVING BACK LONGFELLOW STUDENTS LEARN THE VALUE OF GIVING BACK 6th Graders at Longfellow Middle School presented a check for $650 to the Children’s Miracle Network, a check for $325 to Mayo Healthcare’s Cancer Patients and Families fund and coffee to the Warming Center. The funds were raised through a yearlong fair trade project. So great to see our students giving back!Read more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL WALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL WALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS La Crosse Logan High School announced the induction of two (2) individuals to the 2015 Logan High School Wall of Fame. The induction was part of Logan graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 23rd, at the La Crosse Center. The Logan Wall of Fame was established in 1985, honoring Logan alumni, past faculty, and friends ofRead more
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTIONS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTIONS La Crosse Central High School and the Central High School Alumni Association are proud to announce the 2015 inductees into The La Crosse Central High School Hall of Excellence: Tony Christnovich, Robert M. Dammon, Ph.D., and Kenneth Spirduso. Tony Christnovich graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1970 where he was an outstanding footballRead more
CONGRATULATIONS! CLASS OF 2015 CONGRATULATIONS! CLASS OF 2015 Class of 2015 Graduation Ceremonies La Crosse Center Central High School, Friday, May 22nd, 7:00 p.m. Logan High School, Saturday, May 23rd, 5:30 p.m. We are proud to highlight our top 2015 La Crosse highschool graduates
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BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES KENDALL FOWLER BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES KENDALL FOWLER The Board of Education recognized Kendall Fowler, Logan High School senior, at their May 18 meeting. Kendall was awarded the first ever Global Education Achievement Certificate in the School District of LaCrosse.
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CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK TO PRESENT CHECK CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK TO PRESENT CHECK On Friday, May 22nd from 12:45-1:00pm at Longfellow Middle School, Rena Cash from the Children’s Miracle Network will present a big check to Unity Pod students to represent their donation of $650. Students earned the donation through the sale of fairly-traded chocolate, coffee, and Guatemalan textiles and jewelry. This project creates an authentic connection toRead more
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL’S MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL’S MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM Central High School will be holding it’s 93rd Annual Memorial Day Program on Friday, May 22, 2015, at 9:20 AM in front of the school on Losey Boulevard. This has been a traditional ceremony at Central since it was initiated in 1923. It is a patriotic holiday and its purpose is to honor American ServiceRead more
HINTGEN 2ND GRADERS TO PLANT PUMPKINS TUESDAY HINTGEN 2ND GRADERS TO PLANT PUMPKINS TUESDAY It has become a tradition for 2nd graders in the School District of La Crosse to visit the Wuensch farm in La Crosse and pick pumpkins. This year, the students are trying something new, planting the crop. The 2nd graders from Hintgen Elementary will travel to the farm of Charlie Wuensch on Tuesday, May 19th,Read more
LOGAN SENIOR AWARDED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP LOGAN SENIOR AWARDED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Logan High School senior Madrigal Von Muchow is one 50 Wisconsin seniors awarded a National Merit Scholarship. The National Merit Scholarship Competition awards $2,500 scholarships each year to the nation’s top high school seniors. The competition for the scholarships began in October 2013, when more than 1.4 million junior took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit ScholarshipRead more
DISTRICT’S FIRST GLOBAL SCHOLAR TO SHARE EXPERIENCES WITH STUDENTS DISTRICT’S FIRST GLOBAL SCHOLAR TO SHARE EXPERIENCES WITH STUDENTS The School District of La Crosse will be awarding their first ever Global Certificate to Logan High School senior Kendall Fowler during the May 18th Board of Education meeting. Prior to that award Fowler is excited to share the impact her global education has had with district students. Fowler will share her experiences on Tuesday,Read more
LDI COMPASSION PROJECT INSTALLATION LDI COMPASSION PROJECT INSTALLATION Announcing the Longfellow and LDI Compassion Project Installation on the Longfellow campus. This is an extension of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation’s Compassion Project that was located at the Pump House in the spring of 2014. It is just beautiful!Read more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL TO CELEBRATE 15TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC PEP ASSEMBLY LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL TO CELEBRATE 15TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC PEP ASSEMBLY The Logan High School Ranger Renaissance Program will present the school’s 15th annual Academic Pep Assembly on Thursday, April 23rd from 8:50 – 10:30 a.m. in the Logan High School Fieldhouse. The event will recognize over 500 students for their academic achievements and pay tribute to the year’s theme: Academics are MARVELous! RangerRenaissance is
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BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES DAN DEICHER AND HENDERSON MOTORSPORTS BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES DAN DEICHER AND HENDERSON MOTORSPORTS The Board of Education recognized WIZM’s Dan Deicher and Henderson Motorsports for their partnership and special contributions to district families at their April 20 meeting. In October of 2013 Dan and Henderson Motorsports approached the district about offering a Christmas surprise for a district family. The result was a collection of numerous gifts, monetary donationsRead more
LOGAN STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL IN ROBOTICS CHALLENGE LOGAN STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL IN ROBOTICS CHALLENGE The Logan HS Digital Electronics class competed in the Southwest Robotics Challenge sponsored by Western Technical College last Friday (April 10th). Logan captured three first place finishes out of the four events. Place winners for Logan were: 1st Place Joel Cunliffe and Alex Sterlavage in the Blind Navigation Competition Max Sexauerand Joel Cunliffe
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DISTRICT TEACHERS NAMED KOHL FELLOWS DISTRICT TEACHERS NAMED KOHL FELLOWS Two School District of La Crosse teachers have been named Kohl Fellows. North Woods International teacher Sarah Kratt and Logan High School teacher Mark Ziegler will be honored at a banquet on Sunday, April 12th in Chippewa Falls. The Kohl Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship program was established by Herb Kohl, U.S. Senator(Retired) in 1990
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“MUSIC MAN JR” MUSICAL PRODUCTION “MUSIC MAN JR” MUSICAL PRODUCTION LINCOLN/SOTA II/COULEE MONTESSORI STUDENT DRAMA PRESENTS: “MUSIC MAN JR” MUSICAL PRODUCTION LOCATION: Lincoln/SOTA II/Coulee Montessori Middle School 510 South 9th Street PERFORMANCE DATES: Thursday, March 25 @ 7:00pm (Preview Night-Dress Rehearsal) Friday, March 26 @ 7:00pm Saturday, March 27 @ 2:00pm COST: $2 Pre-Sale Tickets (Lincoln Middle School Office) $3 At theRead more
CENTRAL SENIOR ART SHOW RECEPTION CENTRAL SENIOR ART SHOW RECEPTION Check out the Senior Art Show at Longfellow Middle School. The reception is Thursday (3/26) from 4-5:30. Our students would love it if you come support them. The following students are in the show: Cameron Neader Rebecca Dafoe Megan Murphy Greta Gunnarson Nemo Yang Maya Shakti Raina Joe Grosskreutz Erynn McNeill Erin Hennessy JonathanJohnson
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TEACHER ROSE KULIG HONORED FOR MENTORSHIP TEACHER ROSE KULIG HONORED FOR MENTORSHIP North Woods International Teacher Rose Kulig has earned the Pre-Service Mentor Teacher Award from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and the Wisconsin Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. Kulig works closely with student teachers In her classroom and they have reported the great experience and growth opportunity of working with her. Congratulations Mrs.Read more
INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST FEATURED AT PUBLIC CONCERT INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST FEATURED AT PUBLIC CONCERT La Crosse Central High School is hosting their first Show Choir Invitational competition, the La Crosse Central Grand River Invitational this weekend, March 20th and 21st. Over 800 performers from Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin will compete in Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Solo Ensemble events. In addition, International performing artist Natalie Weiss will be featuredRead more
CONGRATULATIONS, STEVE MICHAELS! CONGRATULATIONS, STEVE MICHAELS! Congratulations to Steve Michaels, the district’s Supervisor of Music and Fine Arts on being named the 2014 Distinguished Administrator by the Wisconsin Music Educators Association.Read more
BENEFIT TO SUPPORT CENTRAL SENIOR BENEFIT TO SUPPORT CENTRAL SENIOR A benefit will be held on Friday, March 13th at All Star Banquet Hall to support Central girls basketball team member and senior Erin Hennessy, who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Visit the “Fighting with Erin” facebook page for additional event details. Erin Hennessy, a senior member of the Central girls basketball team, wasRead more
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS WILL OFFER “SHOW OF SUPPORT” CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS WILL OFFER “SHOW OF SUPPORT” The La Crosse Central High School show choirs and jazz band will perform in a benefit concert to help local patients and families dealing with cancer. The event will be held at the high school, 1801 Losey Blvd South, La Crosse, on Tuesday, March 10. The “Show of Support” will begin with an ice creamRead more
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR VISITS LA CROSSE SCHOOLS CHILDREN’S AUTHOR VISITS LA CROSSE SCHOOLS Children’s author Ted Sanders visited students in the La Crosse Schools. He shared with students the process he uses to write and publish a book. Ted Sanders is the author of the short story collection No Animals We Could Name (Graywolf 2012), winner of the 2011 Bakeless Prize for Fiction. A recipient of a 2012Read more
NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK National School Breakfast Week is March 2-6, 2015 Click here to see what’s for breakfast!Read more
MARCH TOP NOTCH TEACHER: LISA LENARZ MARCH TOP NOTCH TEACHER: LISA LENARZ Lisa Lenarz was a stay-at-home mom, but she always wanted to pursue art. She now teaches art to both Logan Middle School and High School students. Click to view story.Read more
EMERSON CELEBRATES DR. SEUSS WEEK! EMERSON CELEBRATES DR. SEUSS WEEK! Dr. Seuss Week Dress up days Monday: red, white and black Tuesday: Let’s go to the Beach Day! (Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, shorts) Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday (wacky hair, wacky clothes) Thursday: Sports Day (jerseys or team colors) Friday: Pajama DayRead more
RACHEL’S CHALLENGE RACHEL’S CHALLENGE COMMUNITY EVENT MARCH 5 AT 7:00PM LINCOLN/SOTA II/COULEE MONTESSORI Come hear an inspiring true story about one girl’s dream to change the world. This gathering will focus on the life and writings of 17 year-old Rachel Scott, a young woman who was the first student killed at the Columbine High School shooting inRead more
CONGRATULATIONS TO STUDENT CHRISTOPHER BROWN! CONGRATULATIONS TO STUDENT CHRISTOPHER BROWN! LaCrossroads Extra Effort Award winner Christopher Brown has dealt with homelessness, the loss of his mother and providing for a family as his father is in poor health. He works at Quillin’s to help support his family. Check out his story in the La Crosse Tribune.Read more
GRANDPARENTS CREATE ADDED EXCITEMENT AT SCHOOL GRANDPARENTS CREATE ADDED EXCITEMENT AT SCHOOL There is extra excitement in the air at Spence Elementary School this week. The school’s Parent Teacher Organization is sponsoring their 10th Annual Grandparents Day event today, February 26th. “This event is a great way to connect with families and the community,” shares Shelley Shirel, Spence Elementary School Principal. “The kids are soproud to
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SOUTHERN BLUFFS STAFF HOSTS BLOOD DRIVE MARCH 11TH SOUTHERN BLUFFS STAFF HOSTS BLOOD DRIVE MARCH 11TH Check this out! Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts called Southern Bluffs teacher Mrs. Shedivy to see how her husband was doing after his recent stem cell transplant. (Mrs. Shedivy was busy teaching her students so the call went to her voicemail.) In honor of the goodness shown to the Shedivy family and others at SouthernRead more
ADAPTED SPORTS LEAGUE FLOOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT TODAY ADAPTED SPORTS LEAGUE FLOOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT TODAY Logan High School is hosting a floor hockey tournament today, February 26, 2015, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Logan Fieldhouse as part of the adaptive sports league. Students from Central, Logan, Holmen and Onalaska will be participating. The Central team will be wearing Central student Erin Hennessy and wearing her benefit t-shirt as theirRead more
THE COMPASSION PROJECT NOW A 150 PAGE BOOK! THE COMPASSION PROJECT NOW A 150 PAGE BOOK! The Compassion Project has been compiled into a 150 page book in an effort to keep compassion alive in the La Crosse community. The book costs $15 and all proceeds go to the La Crosse Public Education Foundation’s Random Acts of Kindness Fund that benefits students in the School District of La Crosse. Click HERERead more
LOGAN BIKE WORKS BIKE SWAP – FEB. 28TH, 10AM-2PM LOGAN BIKE WORKS BIKE SWAP – FEB. 28TH, 10AM-2PM Logan Bike Works, an after school program for students serving the Logan Middle school community and beyond, has joined with the Wisconsin Bike Fed to bring the third annual Bike Swap to LaCrosse on February 28, 2015 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Logan Middle School’s main gym. Our mission is to help moreRead more
FBLA SPRING CONFERENCE FBLA SPRING CONFERENCE Congratulations to the Lincoln Middle School outstanding FBLA team who brought home a 3rd place plaque for Lincoln Middle School on February 14. Individual/Team Events: Danielle Curti brought home two 1st place medals for Keyboarding 1 and Business Concepts. Myle Luong brought home one 1st place medal for PowerPoint/Slideshow Creation. Jasmine Lee brought home twoRead more
YOUTH ART MONTH REGIONAL ART EXHIBIT YOUTH ART MONTH REGIONAL ART EXHIBIT Congratulations to Lincoln Middle School artists who have art going to the Youth Art Month Regional Art Exhibit. Their work will be on display with over 200 other students from the West Central region at the Heider Center for the Arts, in West Salem. Works will be on view February 1st and end with aRead more
DISTRICT ORATORICAL CONTEST DISTRICT ORATORICAL CONTEST On February 11, Lincoln students Madi Lund, Jake Ziegelbein, and Josh Krause participated in the District Oratorical Speech Contest at the South Side Neighborhood Center. Congratulations to Madi who placed 3rdin the district!
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HALL OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONSSOUGHT
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HALL OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONSSOUGHT
The La Crosse Central High School Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its Hall of Excellence which recognizes outstanding achievement and service by Central Alumni, faculty, and community members. To nominate an individual, one must submit a nomination form by March 6, 2015. Forms are available in the main office at Central oron the
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HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC FESTIVAL FRIDAY &SATURDAY
HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC FESTIVAL FRIDAY &SATURDAY
More than two hundred students will participate in a Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) sanctioned Solo & Ensemble Music Festival on Friday and Saturday, February 20-21, hosted by La Crosse Central High School. During solo & ensemble festivals, students prepare vocal or instrumental solos, duets, trios, or small ensembles to perform beforean adjudicator. The
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CENTRAL STUDENT’S SMALL BUSINESS IDEA FEATURED IN TEACHING TODAY CENTRAL STUDENT’S SMALL BUSINESS IDEA FEATURED IN TEACHING TODAY Central High School junior Jacob Jones’ business venture, known as JJ’s 3D Printing and Design was recently featured in an article in the statewide publication, Teaching Today. Jones used the skills he learned in Future Business Leaders of America to write a business plan and pitch the idea to investors. “Jacob is a hard workingRead more
FEBRUARY TOP NOTCH TEACHER: SHELLY JONES FEBRUARY TOP NOTCH TEACHER: SHELLY JONES Northside Elementary teacher Shelly Jones was named the February Top Notch Teacher. Mrs. Jones is an outstanding kindergarten teacher who goes above and beyond every day in her classroom to ensure her students feel safe and valued. Her compassion is contagious and impacts all of Northside Elementary. Thanks for all you do Mrs. Jones!Click
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WISCONSIN OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAM BEGINS FEB. 2ND WISCONSIN OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAM BEGINS FEB. 2ND The Wisconsin Public Schools Open Enrollment Program allows parents to apply for their children to attend school in a district other than the one in which they live. The open enrollment application period for the 2015-2016 school year is from February 2, 2015 through April 30, 2015. “The open enrollment process allows families living outsideRead more
MONTESSORI STUDENTS TO SHARE RESEARCH WITH PUBLIC MONTESSORI STUDENTS TO SHARE RESEARCH WITH PUBLIC The students in the Coulee Montessori Adolescent Program have spent part of the second quarter researching a variety of local history topics. Thursday, January 29th the students will share what they’ve learned with their classmates and members of the community. “The students have spent a great deal of time visiting various sites aroundLa Crosse
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GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS WIND ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM JOINT CONCERT WITH LOGAN GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS WIND ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM JOINT CONCERT WITH LOGAN The Logan High School Wind Symphony will host the Gustavus Adolphus Wind Orchestra for a joint concert on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 7:30pm in the Logan Middle School Auditorium, 1450 Avon Street, La Crosse. “The Gustavus Wind Orchestra is one of the most storied collegiate touring wind ensembles in the country. This outstanding wind ensembleRead more
STUDENTS & STAFF AT NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY RALLY IN SUPPORT OF PRINCIPAL’S CANCER DIAGNOSIS STUDENTS & STAFF AT NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY RALLY IN SUPPORT OF PRINCIPAL’S CANCER DIAGNOSIS The halls of Northside Elementary are filled with students and staff in pink clothes as the group rallies to support Northside Elementary Principal Laura Huber who will begin treatment for a breast cancer diagnosis today. “Our thoughts are certainly with Principal Huber as she takes the necessary steps to return to good health,” sharesSuperintendent
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NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL TO HOST INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION DAY NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL TO HOST INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION DAY Students at North Woods International School will be packing their bags and taking virtual trips to the countries they are studying this year. The monthly activity, called International Exploration Day, involves a special activity or in-depth study of an area, and is held on the school’s early release day each month. “This is a wayRead more
JANUARY TOP NOTCH TEACHERS: COURTNEY OLIG & ASH DOCKRY JANUARY TOP NOTCH TEACHERS: COURTNEY OLIG & ASH DOCKRY We have many top notch teachers in the School District of La Crosse. Congratulations to Longfellow Middle School’s Courtney Olig and Ash Dockry on being recognized as News 8’s January Top Notch Teachers!Read more
4TH GRADER IS “PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY” AT SOUTHERN BLUFFS ELEMENTARYSCHOOL
4TH GRADER IS “PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY” AT SOUTHERN BLUFFS ELEMENTARYSCHOOL
If you stop into Southern Bluffs Elementary School and ask to see the principal today, you may be surprised at who greets you. Allie Schlicht, a 4th grader at the school, is in charge today. Schlicht won the rights to be “Principal for a Day” during the school’s annual fundraiser earlier this year. “This isRead more
NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EXPERIENCE SPANISH NEW YEAR’STRADITIONS
NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EXPERIENCE SPANISH NEW YEAR’STRADITIONS
Students at North Woods International School are learning what a New Year’s Eve celebration in Spain is like today. The Spanish tradition, known as “Nochevieja” or Old Night includes many traditions that are similar to those in the United States as well as some that are unique. “In Spain millions of people gather at PuertaRead more
THANK A TEACHER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON THANK A TEACHER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON The La Crosse Public Education Foundation would like parents to know about another option for holiday teacher gifts. Make a donation to the Foundation in the teacher’s name and the Foundation will create a holiday-themed certificate for the teacher letting them know of your gift. Order certificates: online – Visit the La Crosse PublicEducation
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CITY EMPLOYEES MAKING HOLIDAY BETTER FOR LA CROSSE FAMILIES CITY EMPLOYEES MAKING HOLIDAY BETTER FOR LA CROSSE FAMILIES City of La Crosse employees are once again showing the true spirit of the holiday season by donating toys, gifts and gift certificates to families in need this holiday season. For the sixth year in a row the City of La Crosse has reached out to the School District of La Crosseto see if
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$31,000 IN GRANTS SUPPORT INNOVATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS $31,000 IN GRANTS SUPPORT INNOVATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS “Each year, we’re amazed at the innovative proposals and other proven practices we know will engage our school children and enhance learning,” said Greg Bonney, LPEF Board President and an attor LPEF Awards 17 grants in first two rounds this school year Support for school gardens, summer school literacy, microscopes that attach toiPads and
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BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES HUNGER TASK FORCE BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES HUNGER TASK FORCE The Board of Education recognized the Hunger Task Force for their partnership with the district at their November 17 meeting. The Hunger Task Force coordinates the local food bank that helps to fill the shelves of each of the school district’s food pantries. The food pantries utilize these donations as well as support from Jim’sRead more
CENTRAL GRADUATE TO SHARE HER BEST SELLING BOOK WITH STUDENTS CENTRAL GRADUATE TO SHARE HER BEST SELLING BOOK WITH STUDENTS Central High School graduate Danielle Trussoni and author of New York Times best-selling book “Falling Through the Earth” met with Central students to read an excerpt from her book and discuss the making of a film from the book. “This is an excellent opportunity for our students to meet and listen to the author of aRead more
CENTRAL SENIOR KLOS ANNOUNCES COLLEGE DECISION CENTRAL SENIOR KLOS ANNOUNCES COLLEGE DECISION Central senior Abbi Klos announced her intentions to play Volleyball for North Dakota State University on Friday, November 14th. Abbi is a two time Mississippi Valley Conference Player of the Year and 2013 La Crosse Tribune Volleyball Player of the Year. Abbi will be following in her parents' and brother's footsteps by attending NDSU. Abbi'sRead more
LOGAN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NAMED ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR LOGAN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NAMED ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Logan High School Athletic Director Steve Hole was named the District 3 Athletic Director of the Year today at the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Annual Workshop. “Steve is most deserving of this award,” shares Superintendent of Schools Randy Nelson. “He goes above and beyond for our students each and every day and instills inthem the
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NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY NAMED WI TITLE I SCHOOL OF RECOGNITION FOR SECONDSTRAIGHT YEAR
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY NAMED WI TITLE I SCHOOL OF RECOGNITION FOR SECONDSTRAIGHT YEAR
Northside Elementary Named Wisconsin Title I School of Recognition for Second Straight Year State Superintendent Tony Evers announced 173 Wisconsin Title I Schools of Recognition, including La Crosse’s Northside Elementary. The recognition is given to schools receiving federal Title I funding to provide services to high numbers or high percentages of economically disadvantaged children. SchoolsRead more
AUTHOR ALEXIS JONES PRESENTS “I AM THAT GIRL” AUTHOR ALEXIS JONES PRESENTS “I AM THAT GIRL” Alexis Jones is an internationally recognized speaker and author. She has followed her passion to inspire and motivate girls to follow their dreams which has led her to the White House, CBS, Fox Sports, ESPN, and as a contestant on the TV show Survivor. Jones launched the "I AM THAT GIRL" foundation and published aRead more
LA CROSSE STUDENTS’ WORK TO BE FEATURED IN CHAMBER LA CROSSE STUDENTS’ WORK TO BE FEATURED IN CHAMBER La Crosse Students’ Work to be Featured in Chamber The Compassion Project that featured works of art in print by students during the 2013-14 school year will live on in music thanks to a partnership with the La Crosse Chamber Chorale. The project, “Words to Music” is in its 9th year, and thisRead more
STATE SUPERINTENDENT TO VISIT LA CROSSE’S SCHOOLS HEALTH SCIENCEACADEMY
STATE SUPERINTENDENT TO VISIT LA CROSSE’S SCHOOLS HEALTH SCIENCEACADEMY
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BOARD SELECTS DR. AARON ENGEL AS NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS BOARD SELECTS DR. AARON ENGEL AS NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS LA CROSSE, Wis., (March 23, 2020) – On March 23, 2020, the Board of Education announced the selection of Dr. Aaron Engel as the next superintendent of the School District of La Crosse. Dr. Engel comes to La Crosse Schools with an excellent track record of being a collaborative leader with a devotion to academicRead more
COMMUNITY SCHOOL EXPANSION MOVES FORWARD AT HAMILTON ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL EXPANSION MOVES FORWARD AT HAMILTON ELEMENTARY LA CROSSE, Wis., (March 9, 2020) - The $6.3 million expansion and remodeling project of the community school at Hamilton Elementary continues to move forward with a yes vote from the Board of Education, generous, collaborative commitments from two local organizations, and grant funding from the City of La Crosse. The project is uniquebecause
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SUMMIT CONNECTS THE CLASSROOM TO THE OUTDOORS WITH ICE FISHING SUMMIT CONNECTS THE CLASSROOM TO THE OUTDOORS WITH ICE FISHING Summit Environmental School provides students with a solid educational foundation in the core academic areas with an environmental focus integrated throughout. Units of study emphasize hands-on, outdoor experiences for the students using different outdoor education spaces established on and around the school site. “We believe that the integration of environmental themes throughout our curriculum willRead more
NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CELEBRATES READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CELEBRATES READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY Students at Northside Elementary and Coulee Montessori joined millions of their peers across the country while celebrating the annual National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America Day today. NEA’s Read Across America Day, the nation’s largest celebration of reading, expects more than 45 million readers, both young and old, to pick up a book andRead more
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY/COULEE MONTESSORI SMALL BUSINESS, BIG REWARDS NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY/COULEE MONTESSORI SMALL BUSINESS, BIG REWARDS It’s Friday morning before the school day begins. Northside Elementary Principal Laura Huber walks down the hallway leading to room 129 in the Coulee Montessori wing. When she arrives, she unlocks the door. Inside are two carts, both loaded up with all of the fixings for a tiny business on wheels. School staff start toRead more
LOGAN HIGH TEACHER IS 2019 WI OUTSTANDING BIOLOGY TEACHER LOGAN HIGH TEACHER IS 2019 WI OUTSTANDING BIOLOGY TEACHER The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), in conjunction with the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers presented Logan High School teacher Tom Kammer with the 2019 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. This honor, given annually since 1961, identifies a teacher from each of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, other US Territories andRead more
NORTH WOODS STUDENTS JOIN ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD READING RECORD NORTH WOODS STUDENTS JOIN ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD READING RECORD Almost 400 students and staff at North Woods International School participated in the 14th annual Jumpstart Read for the Record. The North Woods family gathered to read, laugh, and learn as they took part in the world’s largest shared reading experience. Students joined a story walk, combining the pleasure of reading the book aloudwhile
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SUPERINTENDENT RANDY NELSON ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT SUPERINTENDENT RANDY NELSON ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT The end of this school year will be a very different one for Randy Nelson. After almost four decades working in education, the School District of La Crosse superintendent shared the news today with district staff that he plans to retire at the end of the current school year, on June 30, 2020. “I’m soRead more
DISTRICT, WESTERN, AND CITY BUILDING PARTNERS WIN STATE AWARD DISTRICT, WESTERN, AND CITY BUILDING PARTNERS WIN STATE AWARD Western Technical College won the Talent Development award for their replacement housing program, created jointly with the City of La Crosse and the School District of La Crosse's Central High School, at the annual Community and Economic Development Awards (CEDA) ceremony, held this month in Madison. The CEDA Awards program was established bythe Wisconsin
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REAL GIRLS GIVES STUDENTS A VILLAGE, AN OPPORTUNITY, AND A VOICE REAL GIRLS GIVES STUDENTS A VILLAGE, AN OPPORTUNITY, AND A VOICE Four years ago, Regan Mueller came to Northside Elementary/Coulee Montessori and asked teacher Jasmine Valentine if they could start a student program. REAL Girls - Raising and Empowering Authentic Leaders - may look like just an after school running club, but it is so much more than that. “The purpose of REAL Girls is toRead more
HANDLE WITH CARE HELPS CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA HANDLE WITH CARE HELPS CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA Exposure to violence can have a long-term effect on a child’s physical, emotional and mental health, whether they are the victim of or a witness to violence. Prolonged or repeated exposure to violence and trauma can seriously undermine a child’s ability to focus, behave appropriately, and learn. The result of this can lead to manyRead more
EMERSON ELEMENTARY RECOGNIZES SCHOOL LUNCH HERO EMERSON ELEMENTARY RECOGNIZES SCHOOL LUNCH HERO School Lunch Hero Day is a special time for students, staff, and parents to recognize the hard-working professionals in school cafeterias. Not only do these talented individuals prepare tasty meals for students, but they also do so in following complex rules, including strict nutritional standards, and navigate student food allergies, ethnic traditions, and varying preferencesRead more
OPERATION: EXPLORATION GIVES KIDS A GLIMPSE OF THEIR FUTURE OPERATION: EXPLORATION GIVES KIDS A GLIMPSE OF THEIR FUTURE Graduation from high school seems like a long time away for many fifth-graders at Northside Elementary School. To help them chart that path, dozens of students from the Logan High School Rotary Interact Club have been preparing their annual mentorship project to bring Northside students to the high school to get them excited about higherRead more
LPEF AWARDS EDUCATORS OVER $36,000 IN GOLD STAR GRANTS LPEF AWARDS EDUCATORS OVER $36,000 IN GOLD STAR GRANTS Funding for snowshoes, equipment for a field research camp and money to provide a full day of outdoor experiences for special education students were among 24 grants totaling more than $36,000 announced by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Among the latest Gold Star Grants are projects for virtual reality equipment for use atRead more
LA CROSSE DESIGN INSTITUTE STUDENTS CREATE NEW BUSINESS, LDINK LA CROSSE DESIGN INSTITUTE STUDENTS CREATE NEW BUSINESS, LDINK Students at the district’s La Crosse Design Institute (LDI) created a small business. LDInk was started by LDI students with help from UW- La Crosse art education students to create handcrafted t-shirts and tote bags. The unique items are made by spreading black ink on manhole covers and grates. The blank shirts and bags areRead more
SCHOOL-YEAR CALENDAR CHANGES DUE TO WINTER WEATHER CLOSURES SCHOOL-YEAR CALENDAR CHANGES DUE TO WINTER WEATHER CLOSURES LA CROSSE, Wis., (February 22, 2019) – The School District of La Crosse is ready to share with families plans to make-up lost instructional minutes for the 2018-19 school year due to closures from inclement weather over the last couple of months. The district built 2 days into this year’s school calendar for possible inclementRead more
WISCONSIN DWD GRANT HELPS LA CROSSE INCREASE TEACHER DIVERSITY WISCONSIN DWD GRANT HELPS LA CROSSE INCREASE TEACHER DIVERSITY In 2016, five percent of teachers in the School District of La Crosse were multicultural. Yet, almost 26 percent of the district’s nearly 7,000 students were from multicultural backgrounds. A collaborative program that aims to help close that gap just received a boost from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The $21,500 Wisconsin DWD grant will provideRead more
EMERSON ELEMENTARY THIRD-GRADERS BUILD COMMUNITY TIES EMERSON ELEMENTARY THIRD-GRADERS BUILD COMMUNITY TIES Emerson Elementary School third-graders continue a class tradition by making tie blankets to donate to the Salvation Army. The school’s third-grade students, families, and teachers donated items to make fleece tie blankets for those in need during the cold holiday season. Last year, thirteen blankets were made by the kids with the help oftheir
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LPEF AWARDS $40,000 OF “GOLD STAR GRANTS” TO LA CROSSE SCHOOLS LPEF AWARDS $40,000 OF “GOLD STAR GRANTS” TO LA CROSSE SCHOOLS West African drums for elementary school music rooms, a yearlong archaeology project to study early Native American cultures of our area, and partnerships to help parents improve relationships with their children are among 24 grants totaling more than $40,000 announced Dec. 4 by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Among the latest Gold StarRead more
NORTH WOODS FIRST-GRADERS SPREAD KINDNESS WITH SMILES PROJECT NORTH WOODS FIRST-GRADERS SPREAD KINDNESS WITH SMILES PROJECT A smile. It’s is a simple thing. Have you ever stopped to think about how causing the corners of someone’s mouth to curl upward into a smile can positively change their mood or even their day? First-graders at North Woods International School have. The kids decided to make the world around them a better, happierRead more
$10,000 WORTH OF NEW BOOKS GIFTED TO CLASSROOM LIBRARIES $10,000 WORTH OF NEW BOOKS GIFTED TO CLASSROOM LIBRARIES Thanks to the generosity of the La Crosse community, dozens of fifth-grade classroom libraries throughout the School District of La Crosse will receive collections of new books. The La Crosse Public Library’s recent “Give-a-Gift” event will fund $10,000 towards the first annual partnership with the School District of La Crosse and the La Crosse PublicRead more
FULL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR A 2019 CENTRAL GRADUATE FULL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR A 2019 CENTRAL GRADUATE A Central High School senior will be chosen as the third recipient of the Hansen Scholarship. This scholarship has been established jointly by Central High School and the Central High School Alumni Association thanks to the continued generosity of the Mark and Anne Hansen Foundation. The foundation annually awards up to $25,000 to a CentralRead more
DISTRICT EARNS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT EARNS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS The School District of La Crosse was recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with a Spectrum Award of Excellence for its work in school communications. WSPRA presented the Spectrum Awards at its recent annual conference in Madison. The School District of La Crosse earned an award of excellence for its "ClassroomRead more
LA CROSSE STUDENTS SUPPORT COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER LA CROSSE STUDENTS SUPPORT COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER Students throughout the School District of La Crosse have once again offered their time and talents to support the La Crosse Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Middle and high school students baked hundreds of pumpkin pies this week for the annual community event with elementary students designing table decorations and greeting cards for those attending the dinner.Read more
NORTH WOODS STUDENTS JOIN ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD READING RECORD NORTH WOODS STUDENTS JOIN ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD READING RECORD World records are not easy things to break. The difficulty did not stop almost 400 students and staff at North Woods International School from participating in the 13th annual Jumpstart Read for the Record. The all-day school event brought the North Woods family together to read, laugh, and learn as they participated in the world’s largestRead more
STAR OF THE FILM “BULLIED” SHARES STORY WITH LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STAR OF THE FILM “BULLIED” SHARES STORY WITH LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL Growing up in Ashland, Wis., Jamie Nabozny was targeted for being gay beginning in middle school and continuing into high school. His years of harassment included a beating that required abdominal surgery. Fearing for his safety, Jamie fled to Minneapolis. After realizing that many other young people endured similar fates, he decided tofight back.
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LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES LEMELSON-MIT INVENTEAM GRANT LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES LEMELSON-MIT INVENTEAM GRANT Logan High School was recently awarded a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant in the amount of $9,500 to create an energy management system for prosthetic limbs. The invention will harvest kinetic energy from human motion to generate and store electricity for prosthetic limbs. Logan High School is one of 15 high schools nationwide to be selected asRead more
FIRST-GRADERS ADD A SPLASH OF COLOR TO NEWEST DOWNTOWN MURAL FIRST-GRADERS ADD A SPLASH OF COLOR TO NEWEST DOWNTOWN MURAL First-graders from Hamilton Elementary School spent time contributing to the newest large-scale mural in downtown La Crosse. Local artist Annie Morris is currently working on the mural which is being painted on the north side of the Midwest Family Broadcasting building located at 201 State Street in downtown La Crosse. The mural is a graphicRead more
OUTDOOR STORY WALK FEATURE OPENS AT NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL OUTDOOR STORY WALK FEATURE OPENS AT NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL North Woods International School unveiled their brand new outdoor story walk feature this week. A story walk is designed to integrate the enjoyment of reading a picture book with the benefit of being active. It is a great way to get all students involved with reading in a fun and engaging way regardless of their readingRead more
SOTA II SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT CONTRIBUTES TO CITY PARK RENOVATION SOTA II SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT CONTRIBUTES TO CITY PARK RENOVATION Students from the district’s School of Technology and Arts II (SOTA II) offered their time and talents to help finish the transformation of Leuth Park in La Crosse. The SOTA II service learning project is a continuing partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA.) The project had students contributing to the renovation and buildingprojects being
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LOGAN STUDENTS SHARE GEMÜTLICHKEIT WITH THIRD AND FOURTH-GRADERS LOGAN STUDENTS SHARE GEMÜTLICHKEIT WITH THIRD AND FOURTH-GRADERS Dozens of upper-level German language students from Logan High School celebrated German heritage with elementary school students from four La Crosse elementary schools during this year’s Oktoberfest German Heritage Program. “We like to use this day to build relationships between our high school students and our district’s elementary school students through German language and culture,”Read more
LA CROSSE SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED FOR WORKPLACE WELLNESS LA CROSSE SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED FOR WORKPLACE WELLNESS The School District of La Crosse has been presented with a gold Well Workplace Award by The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA), with local affiliate Wellness Council of Wisconsin (WCWI). The award recognizes the district’s commitment to building successful and comprehensive workplace wellness initiatives to better serve the health and well-being of its employees. “AsRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE SALTWATER SAFE TO DRINK LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE SALTWATER SAFE TO DRINK The Project Lead the Way Digital Electronics and Cisco Networking classes at La Crosse Logan High School partnered with CenturyLink, Industrial Automation, Niebuhr Plumbing, NECAL Corporation, and Trane of La Crosse to design and build a desalination system during the 2017-18 school year. The system has the ability to purify brackish (salt) water into contaminant-freeRead more
CENTRAL GRADUATE AWARDED HANSEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL GRADUATE AWARDED HANSEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Central High School graduating senior Maria Martell has been selected as this year’s recipient of the school’s Hansen Scholarship. The scholarship was established jointly by Central High School and the Central High School Alumni Association thanks to a donation from the Mark and Anne Hansen Foundation. The foundation annually awards up to$25,000 to a
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ACE ACADEMY COMPLETES FIRST ENTIRE HOME CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACE ACADEMY COMPLETES FIRST ENTIRE HOME CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Students in the School District of La Crosse’s Architecture Construction Engineering (ACE) Academy are wrapping up work on their first complete home construction project. The ACE Academy has helped with smaller projects throughout the city in the past - garages, siding, framing, and more - but this is the first time the studentshave built
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MAGGIE MCHUGH NAMED 2019 MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR MAGGIE MCHUGH NAMED 2019 MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR In a surprise ceremony at her school today, Maggie McHugh of Sparta, a sixth-grade teacher and adviser at the La Crosse Design Institute, was named Wisconsin’s 2019 Middle School Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent Tony Evers made the announcement during an all-school assembly. As part of the Teacher of the Year honor, McHugh willRead more
HAMILTON NAMED WISCONSIN TITLE I SCHOOL OF RECOGNITION HAMILTON NAMED WISCONSIN TITLE I SCHOOL OF RECOGNITION Hamilton Elementary School in La Crosse has been named a Title I School of Recognition as a Beating the Odds School by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Schools from around the state learned this week that they are among 135 being recognized for their success in educating students. All of the schools receive federalRead more
NORTH WOODS APPROVED AS INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CANDIDATE NORTH WOODS APPROVED AS INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CANDIDATE North Woods International School in La Crosse is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program and pursuing authorization as an IB World School starting with the 2018-19 school year. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive communityof students by
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LPEF AWARDS NEARLY $29,000 IN GRANTS TO LA CROSSE SCHOOLS LPEF AWARDS NEARLY $29,000 IN GRANTS TO LA CROSSE SCHOOLS Support for virtual reality software and hardware, school gardens, weight room improvements, a community visit by an award-winning author, ice fishing equipment and a special jazz arrangement for a middle school ensemble are among 15 grants totaling almost $29,000 announced today by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Several of the latest Gold StarRead more
NEW AND FAMILIAR FACES JOIN THE DISTRICT IN LEADERSHIP ROLES NEW AND FAMILIAR FACES JOIN THE DISTRICT IN LEADERSHIP ROLES The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse approved the hiring of a new director of elementary education, a new principal, and a new director of information technology. Todd Antony joins the School District of La Crosse as the new director of elementary education. This new position in the district is responsibleRead more
THREE LA CROSSE TEACHERS HONORED BY HERB KOHL FOUNDATION THREE LA CROSSE TEACHERS HONORED BY HERB KOHL FOUNDATION Three School District of La Crosse teachers have been awarded 2018 Fellowship Awards by the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation. Fellowship recipients, Karla Fitzgerald from Spence Elementary, Maggie McHugh from the La Crosse Design Institute, and Heather Stern from North Woods International School, are educators who have been chosen for their superior ability to inspire a loveRead more
KOBE KING RETURNS TO HINTGEN SHARING STORIES OF HOPE, DETERMINATION KOBE KING RETURNS TO HINTGEN SHARING STORIES OF HOPE, DETERMINATION Kobe King, now playing basketball as a Wisconsin Badger at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, was once a Hintgen Elementary student in La Crosse. Today, he returned to his former school as a guest reader spending time with kids in kindergarten through fourth-grade to share stories about patience, determination, and hardwork. King read
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OPERATION: EXPLORATION GIVES KIDS A GLIMPSE OF THEIR FUTURE OPERATION: EXPLORATION GIVES KIDS A GLIMPSE OF THEIR FUTURE Graduation from high school seems like a long time away for many fifth-graders at Northside Elementary School. So, dozens of students from the Logan High School Rotary Interact Club have been working on a mentorship project to bring Northside students to the high school to get the younger kids excited about higher level education. TheRead more
OVER 100 DISTRICT STUDENTS PRESENT “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.” OVER 100 DISTRICT STUDENTS PRESENT “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.” Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney's "Beauty and the Beast Jr." is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney's "Beauty and the Beast Jr." features some of the most popularsongs
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LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS GET ACTIVE WITH MINUTES IN MOTION LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS GET ACTIVE WITH MINUTES IN MOTION Gundersen Health System's annual community physical activity challenge, Minutes in Motion, kicks off on April 1. The free, six-week physical activity challenge can be done on your own or with a team of your family or co-workers. "The goal of Minutes in Motion is to be active for 30 minutes each day for six weeks,"Read more
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES BRING LOGAN STUDENTS TOGETHER OUTDOOR ADVENTURES BRING LOGAN STUDENTS TOGETHER Students from Logan High School’s Adventure Physical Education group and the school's Specially Designed Physical Education class joined together for a day of outdoor adventures. The Adventure Physical Education group is a class designed for students who want to experience outdoor activities such as rock climbing, camping, kayaking, hiking, ropes courses, snowshoeing, and biking. ThisRead more
HAMILTON SERVES UP SUCCESS DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK HAMILTON SERVES UP SUCCESS DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. However, US Department of Agriculture data shows that more students are starting their day with a nutritious breakfast in their school cafeterias. To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast,Hamilton Early
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CENTRAL MOCK TRIAL TEAM ADVANCES TO STATE COMPETITION CENTRAL MOCK TRIAL TEAM ADVANCES TO STATE COMPETITION LA CROSSE, Wis. (School District of La Crosse) - Since it began in 1983, the Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Program has brought the legal system to life for thousands of students. Using facts and case materials developed by Wisconsin attorneys, students gain a deeper understanding of the court system as they develop their argumentsRead more
HAMILTON KIDS MAKE HUNDREDS OF VALENTINES FOR THE COMMUNITY HAMILTON KIDS MAKE HUNDREDS OF VALENTINES FOR THE COMMUNITY Students at Hamilton Elementary School are using their creativity to make handmade Valentine’s Day cards for patients at Gundersen Health System and residents at area nursing homes. Students are drawing, cutting, and gluing this week at school to help the staff from the Gundersen Service Excellence department surpass last year’s card total. In 2017, GundersenRead more
NORTH WOODS PARTICIPATES IN GLOBAL SCHOOL PLAY DAY NORTH WOODS PARTICIPATES IN GLOBAL SCHOOL PLAY DAY Students at North Woods International School participated in the 2018 Global School Play Day. The day celebrated the school’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), strengthened classroom communities, and supported the value of unstructured play. *The philosophy of Global School Play Day is to have students participate in creative and interactive play,” said North Woods InternationalRead more
FORMER TEACHER LEAVES LASTING LEGACY AT SUMMIT FORMER TEACHER LEAVES LASTING LEGACY AT SUMMIT Kevin Baird recently retired after 25 years as a classroom teacher in the School District of La Crosse. His last 12 years were spent at Summit Environmental School. “Summit was a great group to be a part of,” said Baird. “The people there, the kids and the staff, were amajor part of why I
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EMERSON THIRD-GRADERS BUILD COMMUNITY TIES EMERSON THIRD-GRADERS BUILD COMMUNITY TIES I’m standing in the back of the empty and silent library at Emerson Elementary School. To my right, a reporter from a local television station. To my left, two short suits of armor perched on top of one of the many bookcases. They almost appear to be standing watch. I’m waiting. Four classes of third-gradersRead more
SPENCE ELEMENTARY, WESTERN STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON WRITING PROJECT SPENCE ELEMENTARY, WESTERN STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON WRITING PROJECT Western Techincal College students from Lisa Heise’s creative nonfiction class write a children’s book each fall as part of a class project and the kids at Spence Elementary get to help. Through a partnership with the district, Heise and her students deliver drafts of the books to Sam Bina’s third-grade class at Spence ElementarySchool.
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LPEF AWARDS NEARLY $42,000 IN GRANTS TO LA CROSSE SCHOOLS LPEF AWARDS NEARLY $42,000 IN GRANTS TO LA CROSSE SCHOOLS Projects in nearly every curriculum area – including teaching about local history, helping students create mosaics for a school garden, and building a portable desalinization machine — are among 32 grants totaling $41,935 announced today by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Also among this year’s Gold Star Grants are projects to: provide simulationRead more
FIRST RESPONDER FIELD TRAINING FOR HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMY STUDENTS FIRST RESPONDER FIELD TRAINING FOR HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMY STUDENTS Students from the School District of La Crosse’s Health Science Academy (HSA) received emergency first responder from members of the La Crosse Fire Department. Two dozen students were introduced to the community health role of the La Crosse Fire Department through discussion and real-life scenario training. The training covered public safety information and emergency medicalRead more
HINTGEN ELEMENTARY BECOMES HOME TO NEW GROW LA CROSSE GARDEN HINTGEN ELEMENTARY BECOMES HOME TO NEW GROW LA CROSSE GARDEN Hintgen Elementary recently hosted a program kick-off for the Hintgen Urban Garden (HUG) with the help of GROW La Crosse and a special guest. Marian Blackdeer, a Native American chef, held 30-minute food demonstrations, taste tests, and hands-on activities for each class at Hintgen about how to dry and prepare squash. The demonstration wasthe first of
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FULL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCED FOR CENTRAL GRADUATE FULL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCED FOR CENTRAL GRADUATE A Central High School senior will be chosen as the second recipient of the Hansen Scholarship. The scholarship has been established jointly by Central High School and the Central High School Alumni Association thanks to a donation from the Mark and Anne Hansen Foundation. The foundation will annually award up to $25,000 to a CentralRead more
HAMILTON STUDENTS DISCOVER THE ALPHABET THROUGH FOOD HAMILTON STUDENTS DISCOVER THE ALPHABET THROUGH FOOD Hamilton Elementary School students had the opportunity to taste the alphabet during the school’s annual ABC Feast. Students were able to try foods representing every letter of the alphabet. Edamame, kiwi, lefse, and yams were just a few of the surprises for students during the feast. The event helped grow students’ food vocabulary, providesthem
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STUDENT PIE LABS SUPPORT COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER STUDENT PIE LABS SUPPORT COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER The smell of spices will fill the halls of Logan Middle School this week as students start their annual pie labs. The goal of the pie labs is for students to bake and supply over 70 pumpkin pies for the La Crosse Community Thanksgiving Dinner held at the La Crosse Center. Eighth-grade students in JoshuaRead more
SOTA II AND THE ENTIRE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (IN 40 MINUTES OR LESS) SOTA II AND THE ENTIRE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (IN 40 MINUTES OR LESS) History has never been so fun or so fast. Students from the School of Technology and Arts II (SOTA II) have worked for weeks learning about the Revolutionary War. Students have also been perfecting their acting skills, editing scripts, and creating costumes, sets, and props as they prepared to present the Entire American Revolution (inRead more
FORMER GREEN BAY PACKER SHARES ANTI-BULLYING MESSAGE FORMER GREEN BAY PACKER SHARES ANTI-BULLYING MESSAGE LeRoy Butler is a former American football strong safety who played his entire career with the Green Bay Packers (1990-2001). Today, Butler brought his "Butler vs. Bullying" campaign to La Crosse. The campaign has reached over 20 schools and organizations and worked with over 6,000 students in its first year and strives to reach anRead more
NORTH WOODS JOINS ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD READING RECORD NORTH WOODS JOINS ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD READING RECORD North Woods International School participated in the 12th annual Jumpstart Read for the Record. Nearly 400 students and staff at North Woods International School gathered to read, laugh, and learn as they joined together to participate in the world’s largest shared reading experience. Students were able to join a story walk, which combinedthe pleasure
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GROW LA CROSSE PREPS NEW HAMILTON SCHOOL GARDEN GROW LA CROSSE PREPS NEW HAMILTON SCHOOL GARDEN GROW La Crosse hosted a ribbon cutting today for its newest school garden in the city of La Crosse. The new school garden was made possible through a purchase made by Shelter Development. The property is a vacant city lot located kitty-corner to Hamilton Early Learning Center in La Crosse. Shelter Development, who received aRead more
HANDS-ON LEARNING DURING ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD DAY AT STATE ROAD HANDS-ON LEARNING DURING ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD DAY AT STATE ROAD Fifth-grade students from State Road Elementary School spent time outside, sifting through layers of dirt to see what secrets may be revealed. The students, along with members from the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center (MVAC), and the La Crosse Community Forest Project spent an afternoon working on the very early stages of a new communitytrail.
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LA CROSSE SCHOOLS CELEBRATE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK LA CROSSE SCHOOLS CELEBRATE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK To recognize the National School Lunch Program and the 30 million children it serves every day, The School District of La Crosse will recognize National School Lunch Week from October 9-13, 2017. The theme, “Recipes for Success” is an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the district’s cafeteria staff andstudents who
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LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA CREATES ENVIRONMENTAL SOUNDCLOUD LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA CREATES ENVIRONMENTAL SOUNDCLOUD Logan High School's chamber orchestra, Camerata, performed a site-specific outdoor piece today called "Black River.” The performance was played outside at the Great River Landing in Onalaska. The high school performers were positioned around the site and created an environmental soundcloud, so the music they played combined with the sounds of traffic noises, children playingRead more
STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY DURING WALK TO SCHOOL DAY STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY DURING WALK TO SCHOOL DAY Child safety advocates from the Safe Kids Coalition of the Coulee Region and Safe Routes to School Program along with other organizations teamed up on several pedestrian safety activities and events at area schools for International Walk to School Day. "International Walk to School Day is an opportunity not only to teacharea children about
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HUNDREDS OF MIDDLE SCHOOLERS CLEAN UP SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD HUNDREDS OF MIDDLE SCHOOLERS CLEAN UP SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD The entire student body from Lincoln Middle School/SOTA II/Coulee Montessori along with teachers and staff joined together today for a community service project. The project was part of the school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program which reinforces respect, responsibility, and relationship building. Working with the City of La Crosse’s Parks and Recreation Department,Read more
SOUTHERN BLUFFS STUDENT WINS STATE DARE ESSAY COMPETITION SOUTHERN BLUFFS STUDENT WINS STATE DARE ESSAY COMPETITION The La Crosse Police Department announced today that Lilly Ackerman, a 2017 DARE graduate from Southern Bluffs Elementary School in La Crosse, was chosen as the 2017 DARE essay contest winner for the State of Wisconsin. Lydia Hogue from St. Patrick’s Elementary School in Onalaska was the state runner up. As part of graduating fromRead more
GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM GIVES SPENCE ELEMENTARY A MAKEOVER GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM GIVES SPENCE ELEMENTARY A MAKEOVER Spence Elementary School recently got a makeover. Through its Good Neighbor Program, Bimbo Bakeries, USA (BBU) donated $5,000 to the school to support a beautification project to improve the appearance of the exterior of the building. The project allows for new landscaping at the main entrance of the school. “We feel that ithelps students
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LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPLETE EXOSKELETON LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPLETE EXOSKELETON The Project Lead the Way Digital Electronics class at La Crosse Logan High School partnered with Industrial Automation, Motion Industries, Inc., Schaeffler Group USA, Inc., and Trane of La Crosse to design and build a Repetitive Work Exo Arm during the 2016-17 school year. Exoskeletons contain rigid and resistant components that fulfill a setof
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LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILD CABINS FOR CAMP DECORAH LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILD CABINS FOR CAMP DECORAH Last year, the Gateway Area Council Boy Scouts of America contacted staff at Logan High School to ask the construction class to build cabins for Camp Decorah in Holmen. The Boy Scouts needed to replace deteriorated canvas tents with some permanent, two and four person structures. The construction class built a complete tiny house duringRead more
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ‘RUNNING FOR A REASON’ MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ‘RUNNING FOR A REASON’ Students and staff at Longfellow Middle School and the La Crosse Design Institute (LDI) got plenty of exercise and did it all for a good cause. The schools hosted the annual ‘Running for a Reason’ event with a building-wide 5k Run/Walk around the Longfellow Middle School neighborhood followed by a community health expo. Almost 550students
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 95TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 95TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM La Crosse Central High School hosted its annual Memorial Day program this week. Central High School has hosted the annual program since the school’s opening in 1923. This will be the school’s 95th Memorial Day program. “It’s important to teach our students to remember and reflect on those Americans who have fought to keep ourRead more
THE LOGAN TABLE PANTRY HELPS STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN NEED THE LOGAN TABLE PANTRY HELPS STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN NEED Logan High School has been approved as a Hunger Task Force Food Pantry Distribution site. As a result, the school has opened The Logan Table, an in-school food pantry. The Logan Table pantry was set up for students and families who may have barriers to accessing food for their home. The pantry is maintained byRead more
7 RIVERS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES FIRST GRADUATES 7 RIVERS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES FIRST GRADUATES This past week presented a lot of final moments for the five graduating seniors from 7 Rivers Community High School. The final game of scatter ball. The last morning group meeting. The last time they walked out through the school doors as high school students. 7 Rivers Community High School just celebrated its first graduatingRead more
GRADUATING LOGAN SENIORS INSPIRE NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS GRADUATING LOGAN SENIORS INSPIRE NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Graduating seniors from Logan High School took part in the school’s annual Senior March at Northside Elementary School today. To the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance, the Logan students walked the halls of Northside Elementary dressed in caps and gowns. The seniors carried signs listing their plans for after graduation. The elementary students lined the hallwaysRead more
STUDENTS DISCOVER LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH STUDENTS DISCOVER LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH Almost 200 Logan High School students embarked on an adventure. Dozens of student teams participated in the school’s third annual La Crosse History Scavenger Hunt throughout the city’s downtown area. “La Crosse has a really unique history,” said Logan High School teacher Eric Martin. “This project teaches our students about the rich and sometimes overlookedRead more
HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WASHBURN CLEAN-UP PROJECT HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WASHBURN CLEAN-UP PROJECT The entire student body from Lincoln Middle School/SOTA II/Coulee Montessori along with teachers and staff joined together for a community service project this week. The project was part of the school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program which reinforces respect, responsibility, and relationship building. Working with the City of La Crosse’s Parks and RecreationRead more
COULEE MONTESSORI STUDENT VOLUNTEERS DIG IN COULEE MONTESSORI STUDENT VOLUNTEERS DIG IN The sound of laughter fills the greenhouse at the Hillview Urban Agriculture Center. Almost three dozen students from the Coulee Montessori Adolescent program are inside. The volunteers are in groups, their hands covered in soil, and they are potting tomato and zucchini seedlings. “Coulee Montessori is here today helping us prepare for our plant sale,”Read more
DISTRICT SURPRISES SCHOOL LUNCH HERO SHELLY ABRAHAM DISTRICT SURPRISES SCHOOL LUNCH HERO SHELLY ABRAHAM School Lunch Hero Day is a special time for students, staff, and parents to recognize the hardworking professionals in school cafeterias. Not only do these talented individuals prepare tasty meals for students, they do so in following complex rules, including strict nutritional standards, and navigate student food allergies, ethnic traditions, and varying preferences — allRead more
SOTA I STUDENTS LEARN TEAMWORK SKILLS WHILE BUILDING BRIDGES SOTA I STUDENTS LEARN TEAMWORK SKILLS WHILE BUILDING BRIDGES A parade of students exit Hamilton Elementary School. One by one, the students file out, each carrying a board more than twice their height. The group makes their way to the front of the school, pile the wood, and huddle up. Discussion starts. The beginnings of a plan. Together, they are about to build aRead more
LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE POSITIVE EARTH DAY IMPACT LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE POSITIVE EARTH DAY IMPACT To educate the community on the harmful effects of tobacco and advocate for policies to improve the health of the community, students from Logan Middle School spent time cleaning up Copeland Park during Earth Week. The students collected and disposed of discarded cigarette butts and other tobacco litter as part of the ‘Butts Are LitterRead more
HAMILTON ART TEACHER GETS APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR RECOGNITION HAMILTON ART TEACHER GETS APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR RECOGNITION Hamilton art teacher, Bethany Nugent, has been selected to join the Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) Class of 2017. She’s now a member of a handpicked community of education innovators. As an ADE, Nugent will be an author, advisor, ambassador, and advocate of what’s possible when new technology is brought to teaching and learning. She’ll haveRead more
LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS UNITE TO HELP AREA HOMELESS LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS UNITE TO HELP AREA HOMELESS Logan Middle School is a global village. The school’s students and staff focus on four aspects of global education: investigating the world, recognizing perspectives, communicating ideas, and taking action. This year, the school’s Global Education Committee planned an early release day activity revolving around each of those topics. The Logan Middle School students voted onRead more
CENTRAL’S KOBE KING DONATES TO ADAPTED SPORTS LEAGUE CENTRAL’S KOBE KING DONATES TO ADAPTED SPORTS LEAGUE In its 32nd year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, recently announced Kobe King of La Crosse Central High School as its 2016-17 Gatorade Wisconsin Boys Basketball Player of the Year. As a Gatorade Player of the Year, King was able to select a national or local youth sports organizationRead more
CITY, COUNTY, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSE TO HOST CAREER FAIR CITY, COUNTY, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSE TO HOST CAREER FAIR Community members looking for a new career path will get a helping hand from three local groups. As part of their ongoing collaboration efforts, the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, and the School District of La Crosse will be hosting a career fair on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, from 2:30 to 6:00 P.M.Read more
LA CROSSE TEACHER, STUDENTS RECEIVE HERB KOHL FOUNDATION AWARDS LA CROSSE TEACHER, STUDENTS RECEIVE HERB KOHL FOUNDATION AWARDS The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship, Fellowship, and Leadership Program has announced recipients of the 2017 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students, teachers, and principals. Awards in the amount of $3,000 are being made to 100 teachers, 16 principals, and their schools, and $5,000 scholarships will be given to 207 graduatingRead more
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GIANT MAP GIVES STUDENTS BIRD’S-EYE VIEW NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GIANT MAP GIVES STUDENTS BIRD’S-EYE VIEW Students from Lincoln Middle School, SOTA II, and Coulee Montessori explored Africa in a big way this week with one of the world’s largest maps of the continent. The map measures 26 feet by 35 feet and is designed to ignite students interests in the diverse geography of Africa through an interactive experience with a giant map. The map was at Lincoln MiddleRead more
RENOWNED COMPOSER INSTRUCTS LOGAN HS AND LINCOLN MS STUDENTS RENOWNED COMPOSER INSTRUCTS LOGAN HS AND LINCOLN MS STUDENTS The La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra (LYSO) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2017. A special concert will be held on Sunday, March 19th at 2:00 p.m. at the Viterbo Fine Arts Center. Highlights of the concert include: ● The debut performance of a specially commissioned piece by Robert W. Smith ● Alumni from theRead more
KING AND KALE TALK EXPERIENCE, PERSEVERANCE WITH MIDDLE SCHOOLERS KING AND KALE TALK EXPERIENCE, PERSEVERANCE WITH MIDDLE SCHOOLERS As the Central High School boys basketball team prepared to make its run for the state title in Madison, two of its stars took time out from their busy school and practice schedules to talk with Longfellow Middle School students about what it takes to be successful in and out of the classroom. Kobe KingRead more
HAMILTON SERVES UP SUCCESS FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK HAMILTON SERVES UP SUCCESS FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. However, US Department of Agriculture data show that more students are starting their day with a nutritious breakfast in their school cafeterias. To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast,Hamilton Early
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NORTH WOODS READ-A-THON FUNDS LIBRARY IN NICARAGUA NORTH WOODS READ-A-THON FUNDS LIBRARY IN NICARAGUA In an effort to promote a variety of ways to enjoy books and to raise money for the school-wide service project, Nicaragua Compañeros, students at North Woods International celebrated the joys of reading with an all day Read-a-thon today. The event this week coincided with Read Across America, celebrating the birthday and legacy of Dr.Read more
LINCOLN MIDDLE RECEIVES SALAD BARS AND SPUDMOBILE VISIT LINCOLN MIDDLE RECEIVES SALAD BARS AND SPUDMOBILE VISIT More than 400 students got a great taste of healthy vegetables, including potatoes, at Lincoln Middle School today, after the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) provided a potato-friendly salad bar. WPVGA took their donation to the next level by providing a true Field to Fork program. Along with an appearance by the Wisconsin Spudmobile,Read more
EVENT ENCOURAGES STEM CAREERS FOR NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK EVENT ENCOURAGES STEM CAREERS FOR NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK Eighth-graders from the La Crosse Design Institute, Lincoln, Logan, and Longfellow Middle School learned about engineering and programming as they instructed a "robot" to make a jelly sandwich during a La Crosse Area Chapter of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) event hosted by Trane. Trane hosted events for the La CrosseRead more
PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Almost 50 students from the School District of La Crosse’s Health Science Academy (HSA) had the chance to participate in a series of field experiences at Western Technical College. The students had hands-on training during their program shadows in both Surgical Technology and Respiratory Therapy. “The HealthRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Students from Logan High School’s Adventure Physical Education and Specially Designed Physical Education groups came together for a day of outdoor adventures. The Adventure Physical Education group is a class designed for students who want to experience outdoor activities such as rock climbing, camping, kayaking, hiking, ropes courses, snowshoeing, and biking. This second annual fieldRead more
CENTRAL MOCK TRIAL TEAM GOING TO STATE COMPETITION CENTRAL MOCK TRIAL TEAM GOING TO STATE COMPETITION Central High School’s Mock Trial Team qualified for state semifinals at their regional championship this past weekend. On Saturday, February 11, the team earned first place with a record of four wins, zero losses at the La Crosse County Courthouse. The tournament hosted six teams:La Crosse Central High School, Reedsburg High School, Prairie du Chien High School, Melrose-MindoroRead more
STUDENTS MAKE HUNDREDS OF VALENTINES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS STUDENTS MAKE HUNDREDS OF VALENTINES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS Students throughout the School DIstrict of La Crosse used their creativity to make handmade Valentine’s Day cards for patients at Gundersen Health System and residents at area nursing homes. Students spent part of this week drawing, cutting, and gluing to make stacks of Valentines at the elementary, middle, and high schools to help thestaff from
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LA CROSSE STUDENTS WIN COUNTY TOBACCO FREE YOUTH BILLBOARD CONTEST LA CROSSE STUDENTS WIN COUNTY TOBACCO FREE YOUTH BILLBOARD CONTEST The La Crosse Area Health Initiative announced the winners of its Tobacco Free Youth billboard art contest. The theme for the contest focused on the environment and was: “No Butts About It: This Is Litter”. Barb Schultz, La Crosse Area Health Initiative member reported the poster contest was open to all middle and high schoolRead more
EMERSON KNITTING CLUB DEVELOPS PURPOSE FOR NEW PASSION EMERSON KNITTING CLUB DEVELOPS PURPOSE FOR NEW PASSION Wednesday afternoons are a special time for a group of Emerson Elementary students. The school day ends and dozens of students make their way to the school’s library. They find a comfortable spot, get settled, and start to unpack their bags. After a few minutes, there is yarn, yarn everywhere, in all different colors, wrappedRead more
LOCAL DONORS PROVIDE UNIQUE WINTER FUN FOR LA CROSSE STUDENTS LOCAL DONORS PROVIDE UNIQUE WINTER FUN FOR LA CROSSE STUDENTS Thanks to the financial support of Dahl Subaru and Live Well Winona, the Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) Nordic Rocks for Schools program will start in several La Crosse schools this winter. Longfellow Middle School and Summit Elementary School will join over 80 other schools across the Midwest currently participating in the program. “We’re veryRead more
COMMUNITY TALK: WINTER 2017 EDITION COMMUNITY TALK: WINTER 2017 EDITION The winter 2017 edition of Community Talk is out. In this issue, we’ll take you to Logan High School where students and community partners have started work on an exoskeleton project helping people doing repetitive work related jobs. We'll take you inside Longfellow Middle School where students are using science, technology, engineering, and math to discoverRead more
NORTHSIDE STUDENTS COME TOGETHER TO HELP CLASSMATES IN NEED NORTHSIDE STUDENTS COME TOGETHER TO HELP CLASSMATES IN NEED The stairwell at Northside Elementary School was piled high with boxes. Boxes stacked taller than the fifth-graders carrying them. One by one students take a box from their teacher, carry it down the hallway to the cafeteria, and separate the items into one of eleven piles on the lunch room tables. The boxes hold food. TheRead more
FORMER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ESTABLISHES NEW SCHOLARSHIP FORMER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ESTABLISHES NEW SCHOLARSHIP A Central High School senior will be the first recipient of a new scholarships fund. The Hansen Scholarship has been established at Central High School due to a donation from the Mark and Anne Hansen Foundation. The foundation will annually award up to $25,000 to a Central High School graduating senior of great promise andRead more
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GETS STUDENTS FIT USING TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GETS STUDENTS FIT USING TECHNOLOGY According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention only 29% percent of high school students participate in at least 60 minutes physical activity per day. In addition, the rate of physical activity declines as young people age. With the popularity of activity trackers growing, The School District of La Crosse along with Mayo ClinicRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HOST “TRUNK JUNK” DRIVER SAFETY EVENT LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HOST “TRUNK JUNK” DRIVER SAFETY EVENT Students from Logan High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club hosted a “Trunk Junk” event in the school’s parking lot Thursday after school. Along with partners Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and State Farm, the goal was to raise awareness about winter driving safety. The group engaged young drivers after school in opportunities to cleanRead more
$28,421 IN GRANTS SUPPORT INNOVATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS $28,421 IN GRANTS SUPPORT INNOVATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Support for teacher training, visiting artists, digital electronics equipment and much-needed classroom supplies for elementary teachers in the School District of La Crosse are among 19 grants totaling $28,421 announced today by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). The 19 grants were chosen from among 33 applications totaling more than $66,000. Grants are selectedRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILDING EXOSKELETON LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILDING EXOSKELETON The Project Lead the Way Digital Electronics class at La Crosse Logan High School is partnering with Industrial Automation, Motion Industries, Inc., Schaeffler Group USA, Inc. and Trane of La Crosse to design and build a Repetitive Work Exo Arm. Exoskeletons contain rigid and resistant components that fulfill a set of functional roles including protection,Read more
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SET TO TRICK-OR-CAN ON HALLOWEEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SET TO TRICK-OR-CAN ON HALLOWEEN Students and staff from Central High School in the School District of La Crosse will be collecting non-perishable food items on the south side of La Crosse this Halloween during their annual Trick-or-Can event. Approximately 125 Central High School students and staff will participate in the event. The student groups taking part in the eventRead more
NORTH WOODS STUDENTS WORK TO BREAK A WORLD READING RECORD NORTH WOODS STUDENTS WORK TO BREAK A WORLD READING RECORD Over 400 elementary students and staff at North Woods International School participated in the 11th annual Jumpstart Read for the Record. North Woods International School children and adults gathered to read, learn, and laugh as they joined together for the world’s largest shared reading experience. Each year, Jumpstart selects one children’s book as the catalystRead more
NORTHSIDE CELEBRATES POSITIVE BEHAVIOR WITH “PJS AND PIES” NORTHSIDE CELEBRATES POSITIVE BEHAVIOR WITH “PJS AND PIES” Northside Elementary students each raced to collect 25 shooting star cards during the first months of the school year. The students have already collectively earned 2,500 star cards for positive behavior choices. To celebrate, students took part in "PJs and Pies for Positive Behavior." Star cards are used at Northside Elementary as an instant reward for childrenRead more
USING SCIENCE TO DISCOVER WHAT MAKES THE IDEAL SOCCER PLAYER USING SCIENCE TO DISCOVER WHAT MAKES THE IDEAL SOCCER PLAYER Students at the La Crosse Design Institute (LDI) in the School District of La Crosse explored, “What makes the ideal soccer player?” through an integrated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) project. After watching the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the students studied different skills that professional soccer players have. By inserting PocketLab device technology intoRead more
LA CROSSE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WALK TO SCHOOL DAY LA CROSSE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WALK TO SCHOOL DAY October is International Walk to School month and the La Crosse County Health Department’s Safe Routes to School program, along with local health safety advocates from the Safe Kids Coalition of the La Crosse Coulee Region, and other organizations teamed up on several activities and events at local schools. International Walk to School Day was established over a decadeRead more
HELPING STUDENTS UNDERSTAND YOUTH HUNGER ISSUES HELPING STUDENTS UNDERSTAND YOUTH HUNGER ISSUES October 3, is National Child Health Day. To mark the occasion, a group of local partners have created a children’s book, “I'm Hungry, I'm Hungry, I'm Hungry, Too.” The book tells the story of three children who suffer from hunger in different ways and describes the characters’ feelings about dealing with those hunger issues. TheRead more
SOUTHERN BLUFFS CELEBRATES ART WITH “CHOPPED JUNIOR” CHALLENGE SOUTHERN BLUFFS CELEBRATES ART WITH “CHOPPED JUNIOR” CHALLENGE Fourth-grade students at Southern Bluffs Elementary School benefited from artistic learning, innovative thinking, and creativity as they celebrated National Arts in Education Week with a recent unique project. Inspired by the television show "Chopped Junior", where contestants are given a mystery basket of ingredients and must turn them into a meal judged on creativity, presentation, andRead more
SPENCE ELEMENTARY TO RECEIVE NEW OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AND GARDEN SPENCE ELEMENTARY TO RECEIVE NEW OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AND GARDEN The Sprout For Kids Foundation presented a $2000 check to Spence Elementary School for the Spence GROW La Crosse school garden on behalf of Pearl Street Brewery and On Three Printing. GROW La Crosse will work alongside the school's PTO, families, staff, and community members to create an outdoor classroom and garden where children canexperience the
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NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES UNITY NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES UNITY The new school year has just begun and to celebrate students and staff at North Woods International gathered together to celebrate the school's theme, unity. The school day began with each student be presented with a small rock. The students could decorate it or keep it looking natural. Rocks were collected in each classroom andRead more
LINCOLN MS WINS NATIONAL LET’S MOVE! ACTIVE SCHOOLS AWARD LINCOLN MS WINS NATIONAL LET’S MOVE! ACTIVE SCHOOLS AWARD Let’s Move! Active Schools, part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative, has announced its 2016 National Award recipients. Lincoln Middle School in La Crosse was among the 544 U.S. schools, representing 41 states plus the District of Columbia, recognized for their outstanding efforts in creating an Active School environment. The Let’s Move! ActiveRead more
“GOOD NEIGHBORS” COMPLETE HINTGEN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT “GOOD NEIGHBORS” COMPLETE HINTGEN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT Hintgen Elementary School just received a makeover. Bimbo Bakeries, USA (BBU) donated a $5,000 gift to the school to support a beautification project improving the appearance of the exterior of the building. The project allowed for new landscaping at the front of the school and around the current flag pole area. “We feel that it helpsstudents
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GO RITEWAY SCHOOL BUSES ROLLOUT NEW EIGHT-LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM GO RITEWAY SCHOOL BUSES ROLLOUT NEW EIGHT-LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM GO Riteway school buses will begin using an eight-light warning system beginning August 16, 2016, thanks to a law that was passed earlier this year. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Section 108 added four additional red warning lights to school buses in 1968. Those added lamps are now amber in color and are located inboard ofthe
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ACCEPTS POSITION IN GLENDALE, WIS. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ACCEPTS POSITION IN GLENDALE, WIS. Central High School principal Jeff Fleig has accepted a position with the Glendale-River Hills School District. He will serve as the new principal of Glen Hills Middle School. “I cannot begin to tell you how proud I am of the work done to make Central High School a great place for all kids,” said Fleig.Read more
LA CROSSE STUDENTS PREPPING FOR PRODUCTION OF FAME! JR. LA CROSSE STUDENTS PREPPING FOR PRODUCTION OF FAME! JR. Students from the School District of La Crosse’s Summer School Theatre program are finishing rehearsals for their multi-day run of Fame! Jr. Fame! Jr. is based on the motion picture and long-running television series. The musical is part of the MTI Broadway Junior Collection®, MTI’s special collection of musicals for younger performers which includes “Jr.”Read more
LOGAN SPANISH STUDENTS CREATE HANDMADE BOOKS FOR GLOBAL CAUSE LOGAN SPANISH STUDENTS CREATE HANDMADE BOOKS FOR GLOBAL CAUSE Logan High School students donated the results of weeks of their hard work by giving handmade, Spanish language children’s story books to Gundersen Health System. The project was a partnership between the school’s Spanish V class and Gundersen’s Global Partners volunteer organization. The students each created a 28 page children’s storybook for students in rural schools inRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPLETE DRIVERLESS VEHICLE LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPLETE DRIVERLESS VEHICLE Students from La Crosse Logan High School demonstrated the Logan Ranger autonomous vehicle (AV) this week. The Project Lead The Way-Digital Electronics class at Logan collaborated with Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, to design and build the Logan Ranger AV this pastyear. The vehicle
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BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES SALVATION ARMY FOR PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES SALVATION ARMY FOR PARTNERSHIP The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse recognized the Salvation Army of La Crosse for its partnership with the district. The recognition took place at the board’s meeting on Monday. “The Salvation Army of La Crosse works with the district to help our families in time of need,“ said Regina Siegel, DirectorRead more
COMMUNITY TALK SPRING 2016: INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, AND MORE COMMUNITY TALK SPRING 2016: INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, AND MORE The spring 2016 edition of Community Talk is out. In this issue you'll discover even more ways our students and staff are making a difference in our community. We'll take you to the district's first Innovation Showdown, tell you about exciting things going on in our schools around art, technology, and community leadership. We'll introduceRead more
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 94TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 94TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM La Crosse Central High School hosted its annual Memorial Day program today. The program was held in front of Central High School near the monument recognizing Central High School students who sacrificed their lives in service of our country. Central High School has hosted the annual program since the school’s opening in 1923. This was theschool’s 94th
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COULEE MONTESSORI ADOLESCENT OPENS VIRTUAL AMUSEMENT PARK COULEE MONTESSORI ADOLESCENT OPENS VIRTUAL AMUSEMENT PARK Students at the Coulee Montessori Adolescent Program (CMAP) unveiled their final creations during the opening of the class’ virtual amusement park. The virtual amusement park is a group project and a culmination of weeks of physics lessons covering topics like kinetic energy, gravity, and engineering. Students were assigned to groups that included sixth, seventh, andRead more
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HONORS NEW HALL OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTEES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HONORS NEW HALL OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTEES La Crosse Central High School and the Central High School Alumni Association are proud to announce the 2016 inductees into The La Crosse Central High School Hall of Excellence: John Burnett and Dr. Mary Jo Hull. A reception will be held Thursday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Central High School in the Central HighRead more
SENIORS INSPIRE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AT PRE-GRADUATION MARCH SENIORS INSPIRE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AT PRE-GRADUATION MARCH Graduating students from Logan High School took part in the district’s first Senior March today. To the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance, the Logan seniors walked the halls of Northside Elementary dressed in caps and gowns and carrying signs with the college and career paths they will be pursuing after graduation in thecoming weeks. The
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LOGAN RANGER TINY HOUSE ON WHEELS PROJECT COMPLETE LOGAN RANGER TINY HOUSE ON WHEELS PROJECT COMPLETE Juniors and seniors from Logan High School’s building construction class have completed work on their first Tiny House on Wheels (THOW). The completion of the THOW was celebrated today at a ribbon cutting at Logan High School by the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Chamber were in attendance along with students, staff, andRead more
STATE ROAD STUDENTS PORTRAY HISTORY HEROES AT LIVING WAX MUSEUM STATE ROAD STUDENTS PORTRAY HISTORY HEROES AT LIVING WAX MUSEUM Students at State Road Elementary have been busy researching famous people from history, learning about their interests, accomplishments, and legacy. Today, the fourth and fifth-grade students showcased what they have learned at the school’s annual living wax museum event. “This is a project that gets students excited about history,” said State Road Elementary teacher JeanRead more
STUDENTS EXPLORE LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH STUDENTS EXPLORE LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH Almost 200 Logan High School students embarked on an adventure today. 27 student teams took part in the school’s second annual La Crosse history scavenger hunt through the city’s downtown area. “La Crosse has a really unique history,” said Logan High School teacher Eric Martin. “This project teaches our students about the rich and sometimes overlookedRead more
NORTHSIDE SCHOOL LUNCH HERO HONORED BY STUDENTS AND STAFF NORTHSIDE SCHOOL LUNCH HERO HONORED BY STUDENTS AND STAFF The first Friday in May, better known as School Hero Day, is a special time for school officials, students, and parents to recognize the hardworking professionals in school cafeterias. Not only do these talented individuals prepare tasty meals for students, they do so in following complex rules, including strict nutritional standards, and navigate student foodRead more
CENTRAL STUDENT AWARDED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL STUDENT AWARDED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Central High School student Kathryn Morrison was named as a National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) winner in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. More than 1,000 distinguished high school seniors have won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards financed by about 200 corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations. Morrison plans to attend St. OlafRead more
NORTHSIDE TOWER GARDEN OFFERS HANDS-ON SCIENCE NORTHSIDE TOWER GARDEN OFFERS HANDS-ON SCIENCE Fifth-graders at Northside Elementary gather around the six foot tall tower garden, checking on the small green seedlings growing from it. “I’m going to try all of these,” said fifth-grader Sofia Vang. “I mean, we did help grown them.” Funded by a grant, the Northside tower garden project began in April. The school’s first-gradersplanted
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EMERSON EAGLE CAVE PROJECT IS THE ESSENCE OF INVENTION EMERSON EAGLE CAVE PROJECT IS THE ESSENCE OF INVENTION The sounds of a light rain storm fills the air. A cool breeze blows. The lights are off but daylight fills the classroom as students at Emerson Elementary continue to work on this year’s Emerson Eagle Cave. In it’s third year, the Emerson Eagle Cave is a collective art project for all 396 Emerson ElementaryRead more
BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES NORTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES NORTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse recognized the North Presbyterian Church for their partnership with the district at the board’s meeting on Monday. The community from the North Presbyterian Church has actively engaged in fundraising for Northside Elementary, provided gifts for entire school families during the holidays, and donated suppliesRead more
LA CROSSE STUDENTS COMPETE IN FIRST DISTRICT INNOVATION SHOWDOWN LA CROSSE STUDENTS COMPETE IN FIRST DISTRICT INNOVATION SHOWDOWN The School District of La Crosse is excited to have had the district’s first Innovation Showdown at Lincoln Middle School. Students from the Coulee Montessori Adolescent Program, La Crosse Design Institute (LDI), and School of Technology and Arts II (SOTA II) competed against each other in a variety of team challenges. The challenges were separated intoRead more
LA CROSSE STUDENTS EXPLORE ASIA IN A BIG WAY LA CROSSE STUDENTS EXPLORE ASIA IN A BIG WAY Students from Lincoln Middle School, SOTA II, and Coulee Montessori explored Asia in a big way this week with one of the world’s largest maps of the continent. The map measures 26 feet by 35 feet and is designed to ignite students interests in the diverse geography of Asia through an interactive experience with a giant map. It was at Lincoln Middle as part of NationalRead more
LPEF AWARDS GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE LA CROSSE SCHOOLS PROJECTS LPEF AWARDS GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE LA CROSSE SCHOOLS PROJECTS Innovative projects to support reading, math and music, as well as student health and nutrition, in the School District of La Crosse are among 23 grants totaling $25,314 announced April 6 by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Among the awards delivered in surprise visits to schools are grants for a unique music therapyRead more
LOGAN HIGH STUDENTS SWEEP SOUTH WEST ROBOTICS CHALLENGE LOGAN HIGH STUDENTS SWEEP SOUTH WEST ROBOTICS CHALLENGE The Logan High School Digital Electronics class recently competed in the South West Robotics Challenge sponsored by Western Technical College. The Logan High School students won four first place awards out of the four events. Place winners for Logan High School were: Blind Navigation Competition 1st Place Joey Schmida, Isaac List and Michael Felix 3rd Place: ClareRead more
NORTH WOODS TEACHER AND STUDENTS WIN STATEWIDE FIRE SAFETY AWARD NORTH WOODS TEACHER AND STUDENTS WIN STATEWIDE FIRE SAFETY AWARD North Woods International teacher Rachel Kreibich was awarded a $500 grant for classroom use for her winning essay on fire safety. Kreibich was presented with the grant from the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation for winning this year’s "Fire & Burn Prevention Teacher Essay Contest." Three of Kreibich’s students brought the idea for the grant toRead more
LONGFELLOW MIDDLE RECOGNIZED AS AN APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL LONGFELLOW MIDDLE RECOGNIZED AS AN APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL The School District of La Crosse is pleased to announce Longfellow Middle School has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2015–2017 for the unique implementation of its 1-to-1 iPad program and the faculty’s curriculum redesign to best leverage the technology in innovative and rigorous ways for classroom instruction. The Apple Distinguished School designationRead more
DISTRICT DATA SERVICES MANAGER IS A SKYWARD LEADER IN EXCELLENCE DISTRICT DATA SERVICES MANAGER IS A SKYWARD LEADER IN EXCELLENCE Educators and administrators from around the world gathered in St. Pete Beach, Florida for the 14th annual Skyward International Conference (iCon) last week. The three-day interactive event provided attendees with access to the latest news in product development from the education software provider, as well as one-on-one interaction with district peers, industry experts, and Skyward.Read more
HONEYCUTT EMPOWERS COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN’S DIGITAL FUTURE HONEYCUTT EMPOWERS COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN’S DIGITAL FUTURE The School District of La Crosse invites the public to an evening with international speaker Kevin Honeycutt for a community conversation about children and technology. Honeycutt will share insights about digital responsibility, mentoring, and engaging students who have grown up online. He will also offer tools to ensure we are preparingour kids for safety
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DISTRICT HOSTS 32ND ANNUAL ALL CITY STRING FESTIVAL DISTRICT HOSTS 32ND ANNUAL ALL CITY STRING FESTIVAL Hundreds of student musicians from the School District of La Crosse will take the stage together on Tuesday, March 8, for the district’s 32nd annual All City String Festival. The event begins at 7 P.M. at the La Crosse Center located in downtown La Crosse. The concert will feature more than 450 School DistrictRead more
CENTRAL COUNSELOR NAMED WSCA SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR CENTRAL COUNSELOR NAMED WSCA SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR La Crosse Central High School counselor Hannah Bertram was awarded one of four School Counselor of the Year Awards for school counselors in the state of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA) chose Bertram from over 2,000 school counselors in the state. “I am honored to have nominated Ms. Hannah Bertram for Wisconsin School Counselor of theRead more
PLAY IT FORWARD-LA CROSSE DRIVE PROVIDES INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS PLAY IT FORWARD-LA CROSSE DRIVE PROVIDES INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestra, the School District of La Crosse, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse, is trying to put instruments in the hands of every child who wants to learn how to play. The orchestra will continue its musicalRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HOST “TRUNK JUNK” DRIVER SAFETY EVENT LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HOST “TRUNK JUNK” DRIVER SAFETY EVENT Students from Logan High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club hosted a “Trunk Junk” event. Along with partners Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and State Farm, the club’s goal was to raise awareness about winter driving safety. Through in-person and social media activities, they engaged young drivers in opportunities to clean out their trunks and back seats,Read more
LA CROSSE SCHOOLS NAMED WISCONSIN TITLE I SCHOOLS OF RECOGNITION LA CROSSE SCHOOLS NAMED WISCONSIN TITLE I SCHOOLS OF RECOGNITION Two School District of La Crosse schools were among the 169 public schools chosen as Wisconsin Title I Schools of Recognition for the 2015-16 school year. North Woods International was recognized as a High-Progress School for being within the top 10 percent of schools experiencing growth in reading and math for elementary students.Hintgen Elementary
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STATE ROAD STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN OPERA FOR THE YOUNG STATE ROAD STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN OPERA FOR THE YOUNG Opera for the Young brings live, professional opera to elementary school audiences. The production is fully staged and adapted especially for children making it understandable and fun. Students from State Road Elementary appeared onstage in chorus and cameo roles during the production of “The Magic Flute.” Students also helped design certain elements of the production’sRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Students from Logan High School’s Adventure Physical Education and Specially Designed Physical Education groups came together for a day of outdoor adventures. The Adventure Physical Education group is a class designed for students who want to experience outdoor activities such as rock climbing, camping, kayaking, hiking, ropes courses, snowshoeing, and biking. The field trip was an opportunityRead more
HINTGEN FOURTH-GRADER MAKES BUDDY BENCH TO HELP KIDS HINTGEN FOURTH-GRADER MAKES BUDDY BENCH TO HELP KIDS Brenna Kugler wants to help kids. Kids on the playground who might not have someone to play with. Kids who might be having a hard time. Kids who might just need a friend to talk with. So Brenna built a buddy bench. A buddy bench is a place kids can go and sit if theyRead more
COMMUNITY TALK DEBUTS NEW LOOK FOR WINTER EDITION COMMUNITY TALK DEBUTS NEW LOOK FOR WINTER EDITION New school year. New look. Community Talk is back! Highlighting our students and staff making a difference in our schools and our community. Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at news@lacrossesd.org.Read more
TINY HOUSE OFFERS BIG LEARNING OPPORTUNITY TINY HOUSE OFFERS BIG LEARNING OPPORTUNITY Juniors and seniors from Logan High School’s building construction class are nearing the next phase of work on a THOW (tiny house on wheels.) The Logan Ranger tiny house was designed collaboratively over a three week period by the Logan High School building construction students, their teachers, and an interested buyer from Minneapolis.The house
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FOURTH GRADER IS “PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY” AT SOUTHERN BLUFFSELEMENTARY
FOURTH GRADER IS “PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY” AT SOUTHERN BLUFFSELEMENTARY
Today was an extra special day for Southern Bluffs Elementary student Emily Ross. Emily started her school day as both a fourth grader and as the school’s principal. She stepped into the important leadership role as a result of a winning bid during the auction at the school’s annual holiday fair. Southern Bluffs Elementary encouragesRead more
AMENDMENT MADE TO PURCHASE OFFER FOR ROOSEVELT SCHOOL PROPERTY AMENDMENT MADE TO PURCHASE OFFER FOR ROOSEVELT SCHOOL PROPERTY The Board of Education of the School District of La Crosse has agreed to an amendment for the purchase and sale of the Roosevelt school property located at 1307 Hayes Street in La Crosse. Gorman & Company, Inc., the developer interested in converting the property, has agreed to close on the purchase byRead more
DISTRICT HIRES NEW SCHOOL NUTRITION SPECIALIST DISTRICT HIRES NEW SCHOOL NUTRITION SPECIALIST The Board of Education of the School District of La Crosse approved the hiring of Marilyn Volden as the district’s new school nutrition specialist. Volden has been a nutrition director for over 17 years working in both the Viroqua and Westby School Districts. She also worked for the La Crosse County Health Department as aRead more
DISTRICT FAMILIES UNWRAP AMAZING HOLIDAY SURPRISE DISTRICT FAMILIES UNWRAP AMAZING HOLIDAY SURPRISE Two School District of La Crosse families had an extra special holiday this year thanks to the generosity of some local residents. Matt Henderson of Henderson Motorsports, Mid-West Family Broadcasting, Santa Claus, and many others surprised two families with a caravan of holiday gifts in the winner’s circle at the La Crosse FairgroundsSpeedway. This is
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FUNDRAISING TOPS $230,000 FOR AVID COLLEGE-READINESS PROGRAM FUNDRAISING TOPS $230,000 FOR AVID COLLEGE-READINESS PROGRAM A college-readiness program with a proven track record nationally is well on its way to implementation and taxpayers will be saved nearly $230,000 in implementation costs due to successful fundraising by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). The nonprofit Foundation, created in 1988 to support public schools in La Crosse and enhance the educationRead more
LPEF AWARDS $30,153 IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL INNOVATION LPEF AWARDS $30,153 IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL INNOVATION Support for innovative approaches and technology for use in science, math, social studies, reading, health and fine arts in the School District of La Crosse are among 22 grants totaling $30,153 announced Dec. 8 by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). A major grant will be used to purchase copies of a book writtenRead more
FREE CLINIC OPENS INSIDE NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FREE CLINIC OPENS INSIDE NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Just off of the playground at Northside Elementary School there is a door. When designs were being discussed and site plans were being drawn up for the school that door was the topic of much discussion. The door is now open and behind it is Your Northside Neighborhood Clinic (YNNC). Due to Dr. Ted ThompsonRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL SADD CHAPTER HELPS CURB DISTRACTED DRIVING LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL SADD CHAPTER HELPS CURB DISTRACTED DRIVING Many parents don’t realize it, but the number one threat to their teen’s safety is driving or riding in a car with a teen driver. The fact is, more than 2,000 teens lose their lives every year in car crashes. That’s six teens a day too many. Distracted driving is driving while doing another activityRead more
“PIE LABS” TO HELP THE LA CROSSE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER “PIE LABS” TO HELP THE LA CROSSE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER The aroma of pumpkin pies baking fills the halls of Logan Middle School as students attempt to bake over 140 pies for the La Crosse Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Eighth grade students in Joshua Ison’s Family and Consumer Science class will wrap up their pie labs with a final day of mixing and baking pumpkin piesRead more
BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse recognized Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for their partnership with the district at the board’s meeting last night. There are more than 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals throughout the United States and Canada that all share the same mission — to treat the wholechild
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LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ANTI-BULLYING VIDEO CONTEST LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ANTI-BULLYING VIDEO CONTEST The Positive Behavioral and Interventions Supports (PBIS) committee at Logan Middle School organized an anti-bullying video contest for the month of October to allow students to be involved in National Bullying Prevention Month. The contest was open to all students at Logan Middle School. The PBIS committee asked each homeroom in the school to makeRead more
UPDATE: CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLECT ALMOST 2,200 FOOD ITEMS UPDATE: CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLECT ALMOST 2,200 FOOD ITEMS Students and staff from Central High School in the School District of La Crosse collected almost 2,200 non-perishable food items on the south side of La Crosse this past Saturday on Halloween during their Trick-or-Can event. Approximately 150 Central High School students and staff participated in the event. The student groups which took part inRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL AWARDED $200,000 GRANT BY THE GREEN BAY PACKERS LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL AWARDED $200,000 GRANT BY THE GREEN BAY PACKERS The School District of La Crosse will get a new synthetic turf football field at Logan High School’s Swanson Field Football Stadium, thanks in part to a $200,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers through the National Football League Foundation Grassroots Program. The grant from the Packers, the NFL Foundation and Local InitiativesSupport Corporation
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GENEROUS WETTSTEIN’S DONATION HELPS HAMILTON FAMILIES GENEROUS WETTSTEIN’S DONATION HELPS HAMILTON FAMILIES Wettstein’s on 3rd Street in downtown La Crosse has generously donated a refrigerator to the Hamilton Elementary School food pantry. The previous refrigerator stopped working just before the start of the 2015-16 school year. The Hamilton food pantry opened twelve years ago through the La Crosse Community Foundation’s Jim’s Grocery Bag fund, an endowment fundRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILD EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILD EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN Students in the Logan High School technology and engineering department have donated their time and technical skills back to the community. Staff at the Kane Street Community Garden needed outdoor vegetable cleaning stations built to clean the freshly harvested vegetables in the fall. The stations can also be used in the spring toplace plants
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WALK TO SCHOOL DAY EVENTS A SUCCESS WALK TO SCHOOL DAY EVENTS A SUCCESS Child safety advocates from the Safe Kids Coalition of the La Crosse Coulee Region and Safe Routes to School Program teamed up with area schools to sponsor Walk to School Day today. “The goal of Walk to School Day is not only to have children walking safely to school but to teach them pedestrian safetyRead more
NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST TRADITIONS NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST TRADITIONS Teachers from the Global Strand of North Woods International School organized a special celebration this week. Approximately 200 North Woods International students celebrated the traditions and history of Oktoberfest on the playground of North Woods International School. The Oktoberfest celebration at the school allowed students to enjoy polka, make floats for their own Oktoberfest parade,Read more
CASEY KNOBLE OF LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL NAMED PACKERS HS COACH OF THE WEEK CASEY KNOBLE OF LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL NAMED PACKERS HS COACH OF THE WEEK The Green Bay Packers have announced Casey Knoble of Logan High School in La Crosse, Wis., has been named the Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week. Knoble, who is in his fifth year as the head coach of the Logan football program, led the Rangers to a 35-34 come-from-behind victory over theirRead more
MILWAUKEE BUCKS “OWN THE FUTURE” STATEWIDE TOUR VISITS NORTHSIDEELEMENTARY
MILWAUKEE BUCKS “OWN THE FUTURE” STATEWIDE TOUR VISITS NORTHSIDEELEMENTARY
Milwaukee Bucks player Jabari Parker, Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango, the Milwaukee Bucks Dancers, the Rim Rockers, and the Hoop Troop visited with Northside Elementary-Coulee Montessori students today during a stop on their “Own the Future” statewide tour. Jabari Parker lead a basketball clinic with students followed by a high flying, acrobatic dunk team performance byRead more
NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES PEACE DAY NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES PEACE DAY Today students and staff at North Woods International Elementary School participated in a ceremony recognizing the International Day of Peace. Students and teachers gathered around the Peace Pole at the international garden near the entrance to the school. The teacher organized event featured music and songs of peace performed by each grade level. Student representativesRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL DESIGNING SELF-NAVIGATING VEHICLE LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL DESIGNING SELF-NAVIGATING VEHICLE The Project Lead The Way- Digital Electronics class at Logan High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is partnering with Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, to design and build the Logan Ranger Autonomous Vehicle (AV), a vehicle capable of sensing its environment and navigating withouthuman
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HEALTHY TASTE TESTS A SUCCESS AS SCHOOL GARDEN HARVESTS BEGIN HEALTHY TASTE TESTS A SUCCESS AS SCHOOL GARDEN HARVESTS BEGIN Students from Hamilton Elementary and SOTA 1 enjoyed a specialty kale salad harvested from the garden maintained at their school. The salads were a special offering available during lunch today at Hamilton/SOTA 1. This is the third growing season of the partnership between the School District of La Crosse and Grow La Crosse. The programRead more
LA CROSSE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TRAVEL TO CHINA LA CROSSE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TRAVEL TO CHINA From June 4 to 23, twenty-five Logan and Central High School students traveled to China. They visited four major Chinese cities, learning about Chinese culture, language, and people. They saw some great sights, had outstanding interpersonal experiences with Chinese people, and made friends that will last a lifetime. In Shanghai, students spent two days exploringRead more
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AWARDED DESIGN HONOR NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AWARDED DESIGN HONOR The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse recognized Matthew Wolfert, President of Bray Architects, and his team at the Board’s meeting Monday, August 3, 2015, for winning the Platinum Award from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) for their design of the district’s Northside Elementary School. Northside Elementary School isRead more
BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE FORPARTNERSHIP
BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE FORPARTNERSHIP
The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse recognized Western Technical College for their partnership with the district at the Board’s meeting Monday night. The long standing partnership between the School District of La Crosse and Western provides a wide array of programs and services for students in the district. Westernprovides
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LA CROSSE TEACHER WORKS TO PRESERVE HER HERITAGE LA CROSSE TEACHER WORKS TO PRESERVE HER HERITAGE Congrats to Mai Chao Duddeck, a School District of La Crosse art teacher on this great La Crosse Tribune story about a book she has published and how she works to preserve her heritage and culture. Read the entire story from the La Crosse Tribune by clicking here.Read more
LONGFELLOW STUDENT RECEIVES NATIONAL FBLA AWARD LONGFELLOW STUDENT RECEIVES NATIONAL FBLA AWARD Longfellow Middle School students Connor Iverson, Claire Ivens, and Ahmad Jandal created a website about middle level Future Business Leaders of America and presented their website and creative process to a panel of judges at the FBLA State Leadership Conference this past April. They placed second in the Website Creation event at the statelevel
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DISTRICT ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ANDASSESSMENT
DISTRICT ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ANDASSESSMENT
The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse has approved the hiring of the district’s new Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Dr. Michael Lichucki joins the district in his new role on July 1st, 2015. “Michael’s meld of visionary leadership, technological expertise, focus on servant leadership, and overall system-wide continuous improvementRead more
LOGAN SOFTBALL TEAM RECEIVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT MILLER PARK LOGAN SOFTBALL TEAM RECEIVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT MILLER PARK Congratulations to the State Champion Logan High School Girls Softball Team! The team received special recognition during pre-game festivities on the field at Miller Park this past Thursday, June 25th as part of the 18th Annual La Crosse Area Day at Miller Park. “The entire team is very excited,” said Logan High School ActivitiesDirector
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LADY RANGERS 2015 WIAA DIVISION 2 STATE CHAMPS! LADY RANGERS 2015 WIAA DIVISION 2 STATE CHAMPS! Congratulations to our Lady Rangers the 2015 WIAA Division 2 state champions! Logan won the championship game against Waupon 3-0 to win the program’s first state title! Click here for additional photos and stories. What a great day to be a Ranger!Read more
SUMMER FUN HAS BEGUN! SUMMER FUN HAS BEGUN! Many classes still have room. Call 789-8955 for availability or click here for more information.Read more
HINTGEN TEACHER RECEIVES MEEMIC GRANT HINTGEN TEACHER RECEIVES MEEMIC GRANT Congratulations to Hintgen teacher Stephanie Baker who received a literacy grant from the Meemic Foundation. Congratulations Ms. Baker!Read more
GROW LA CROSSE THANKS LA CROSSE SCHOOLS GROW LA CROSSE THANKS LA CROSSE SCHOOLS Grow La Crosse would like to thank the schools that participated in the school garden and farm experience programs this school year. Participating SchoolsRead more
SUMMIT TEACHERS RECEIVE SCHOOL FOREST AWARD SUMMIT TEACHERS RECEIVE SCHOOL FOREST AWARD Summit Environmental School teachers Kevin Baird and Marty Maus have each been recognized with a School Forest Award by the LEAF Program for their contributions to the Summit Environmental School Forest in La Crosse. Mr. Baird and Mr. Maus have taken it upon themselves to care for the school forest area and outdoor classroom spacesRead more
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TRAVEL TO GUATEMALA & BELIZE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TRAVEL TO GUATEMALA & BELIZE Forty seven Logan and Central High School students traveled to Guatemala and Belize this Spring. They conquered fears, tried new foods, learned how to salsa dance and visited sites once inhabited by the Mayans. A lot of students enjoyed ziplining, hiking an active volcano, and snorkeling. They also had a blast volunteering at a dayRead more
BOOKS FOR NICARAGUA
BOOKS FOR NICARAGUA
Students in Katie Brown’s Spanish 5 class at Logan High School, teamed up with Gundersen Lutheran to provide books and open libraries in rural Nicaragua. In order to combat illiteracy and promote the importance of reading, they each wrote a story in Spanish that focused on a positive idea like team work, honesty, education, andRead more
LOCAL SCULPTURE ARTIST TO VISIT SUMMIT LOCAL SCULPTURE ARTIST TO VISIT SUMMIT Mike Martino, local sculpture artist will visit Summit Environmental School on May 28 and 29 as part of a Venture Grant from the La Crosse Public Education Foundation. He will be creating a 6ft x 6ft sand sculpture with the fifth grade students during the two day outdoor campout experience at Summit. He will beRead more
LONGFELLOW STUDENTS LEARN THE VALUE OF GIVING BACK LONGFELLOW STUDENTS LEARN THE VALUE OF GIVING BACK 6th Graders at Longfellow Middle School presented a check for $650 to the Children’s Miracle Network, a check for $325 to Mayo Healthcare’s Cancer Patients and Families fund and coffee to the Warming Center. The funds were raised through a yearlong fair trade project. So great to see our students giving back!Read more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL WALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL WALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS La Crosse Logan High School announced the induction of two (2) individuals to the 2015 Logan High School Wall of Fame. The induction was part of Logan graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 23rd, at the La Crosse Center. The Logan Wall of Fame was established in 1985, honoring Logan alumni, past faculty, and friends ofRead more
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTIONS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTIONS La Crosse Central High School and the Central High School Alumni Association are proud to announce the 2015 inductees into The La Crosse Central High School Hall of Excellence: Tony Christnovich, Robert M. Dammon, Ph.D., and Kenneth Spirduso. Tony Christnovich graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1970 where he was an outstanding footballRead more
CONGRATULATIONS! CLASS OF 2015 CONGRATULATIONS! CLASS OF 2015 Class of 2015 Graduation Ceremonies La Crosse Center Central High School, Friday, May 22nd, 7:00 p.m. Logan High School, Saturday, May 23rd, 5:30 p.m. We are proud to highlight our top 2015 La Crosse highschool graduates
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BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES KENDALL FOWLER BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES KENDALL FOWLER The Board of Education recognized Kendall Fowler, Logan High School senior, at their May 18 meeting. Kendall was awarded the first ever Global Education Achievement Certificate in the School District of LaCrosse.
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CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK TO PRESENT CHECK CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK TO PRESENT CHECK On Friday, May 22nd from 12:45-1:00pm at Longfellow Middle School, Rena Cash from the Children’s Miracle Network will present a big check to Unity Pod students to represent their donation of $650. Students earned the donation through the sale of fairly-traded chocolate, coffee, and Guatemalan textiles and jewelry. This project creates an authentic connection toRead more
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL’S MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL’S MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM Central High School will be holding it’s 93rd Annual Memorial Day Program on Friday, May 22, 2015, at 9:20 AM in front of the school on Losey Boulevard. This has been a traditional ceremony at Central since it was initiated in 1923. It is a patriotic holiday and its purpose is to honor American ServiceRead more
HINTGEN 2ND GRADERS TO PLANT PUMPKINS TUESDAY HINTGEN 2ND GRADERS TO PLANT PUMPKINS TUESDAY It has become a tradition for 2nd graders in the School District of La Crosse to visit the Wuensch farm in La Crosse and pick pumpkins. This year, the students are trying something new, planting the crop. The 2nd graders from Hintgen Elementary will travel to the farm of Charlie Wuensch on Tuesday, May 19th,Read more
LOGAN SENIOR AWARDED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP LOGAN SENIOR AWARDED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Logan High School senior Madrigal Von Muchow is one 50 Wisconsin seniors awarded a National Merit Scholarship. The National Merit Scholarship Competition awards $2,500 scholarships each year to the nation’s top high school seniors. The competition for the scholarships began in October 2013, when more than 1.4 million junior took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit ScholarshipRead more
DISTRICT’S FIRST GLOBAL SCHOLAR TO SHARE EXPERIENCES WITH STUDENTS DISTRICT’S FIRST GLOBAL SCHOLAR TO SHARE EXPERIENCES WITH STUDENTS The School District of La Crosse will be awarding their first ever Global Certificate to Logan High School senior Kendall Fowler during the May 18th Board of Education meeting. Prior to that award Fowler is excited to share the impact her global education has had with district students. Fowler will share her experiences on Tuesday,Read more
LDI COMPASSION PROJECT INSTALLATION LDI COMPASSION PROJECT INSTALLATION Announcing the Longfellow and LDI Compassion Project Installation on the Longfellow campus. This is an extension of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation’s Compassion Project that was located at the Pump House in the spring of 2014. It is just beautiful!Read more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL TO CELEBRATE 15TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC PEP ASSEMBLY LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL TO CELEBRATE 15TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC PEP ASSEMBLY The Logan High School Ranger Renaissance Program will present the school’s 15th annual Academic Pep Assembly on Thursday, April 23rd from 8:50 – 10:30 a.m. in the Logan High School Fieldhouse. The event will recognize over 500 students for their academic achievements and pay tribute to the year’s theme: Academics are MARVELous! RangerRenaissance is
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BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES DAN DEICHER AND HENDERSON MOTORSPORTS BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES DAN DEICHER AND HENDERSON MOTORSPORTS The Board of Education recognized WIZM’s Dan Deicher and Henderson Motorsports for their partnership and special contributions to district families at their April 20 meeting. In October of 2013 Dan and Henderson Motorsports approached the district about offering a Christmas surprise for a district family. The result was a collection of numerous gifts, monetary donationsRead more
LOGAN STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL IN ROBOTICS CHALLENGE LOGAN STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL IN ROBOTICS CHALLENGE The Logan HS Digital Electronics class competed in the Southwest Robotics Challenge sponsored by Western Technical College last Friday (April 10th). Logan captured three first place finishes out of the four events. Place winners for Logan were: 1st Place Joel Cunliffe and Alex Sterlavage in the Blind Navigation Competition Max Sexauerand Joel Cunliffe
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DISTRICT TEACHERS NAMED KOHL FELLOWS DISTRICT TEACHERS NAMED KOHL FELLOWS Two School District of La Crosse teachers have been named Kohl Fellows. North Woods International teacher Sarah Kratt and Logan High School teacher Mark Ziegler will be honored at a banquet on Sunday, April 12th in Chippewa Falls. The Kohl Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship program was established by Herb Kohl, U.S. Senator(Retired) in 1990
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“MUSIC MAN JR” MUSICAL PRODUCTION “MUSIC MAN JR” MUSICAL PRODUCTION LINCOLN/SOTA II/COULEE MONTESSORI STUDENT DRAMA PRESENTS: “MUSIC MAN JR” MUSICAL PRODUCTION LOCATION: Lincoln/SOTA II/Coulee Montessori Middle School 510 South 9th Street PERFORMANCE DATES: Thursday, March 25 @ 7:00pm (Preview Night-Dress Rehearsal) Friday, March 26 @ 7:00pm Saturday, March 27 @ 2:00pm COST: $2 Pre-Sale Tickets (Lincoln Middle School Office) $3 At theRead more
CENTRAL SENIOR ART SHOW RECEPTION CENTRAL SENIOR ART SHOW RECEPTION Check out the Senior Art Show at Longfellow Middle School. The reception is Thursday (3/26) from 4-5:30. Our students would love it if you come support them. The following students are in the show: Cameron Neader Rebecca Dafoe Megan Murphy Greta Gunnarson Nemo Yang Maya Shakti Raina Joe Grosskreutz Erynn McNeill Erin Hennessy JonathanJohnson
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TEACHER ROSE KULIG HONORED FOR MENTORSHIP TEACHER ROSE KULIG HONORED FOR MENTORSHIP North Woods International Teacher Rose Kulig has earned the Pre-Service Mentor Teacher Award from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and the Wisconsin Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. Kulig works closely with student teachers In her classroom and they have reported the great experience and growth opportunity of working with her. Congratulations Mrs.Read more
INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST FEATURED AT PUBLIC CONCERT INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST FEATURED AT PUBLIC CONCERT La Crosse Central High School is hosting their first Show Choir Invitational competition, the La Crosse Central Grand River Invitational this weekend, March 20th and 21st. Over 800 performers from Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin will compete in Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Solo Ensemble events. In addition, International performing artist Natalie Weiss will be featuredRead more
CONGRATULATIONS, STEVE MICHAELS! CONGRATULATIONS, STEVE MICHAELS! Congratulations to Steve Michaels, the district’s Supervisor of Music and Fine Arts on being named the 2014 Distinguished Administrator by the Wisconsin Music Educators Association.Read more
BENEFIT TO SUPPORT CENTRAL SENIOR BENEFIT TO SUPPORT CENTRAL SENIOR A benefit will be held on Friday, March 13th at All Star Banquet Hall to support Central girls basketball team member and senior Erin Hennessy, who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Visit the “Fighting with Erin” facebook page for additional event details. Erin Hennessy, a senior member of the Central girls basketball team, wasRead more
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS WILL OFFER “SHOW OF SUPPORT” CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS WILL OFFER “SHOW OF SUPPORT” The La Crosse Central High School show choirs and jazz band will perform in a benefit concert to help local patients and families dealing with cancer. The event will be held at the high school, 1801 Losey Blvd South, La Crosse, on Tuesday, March 10. The “Show of Support” will begin with an ice creamRead more
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR VISITS LA CROSSE SCHOOLS CHILDREN’S AUTHOR VISITS LA CROSSE SCHOOLS Children’s author Ted Sanders visited students in the La Crosse Schools. He shared with students the process he uses to write and publish a book. Ted Sanders is the author of the short story collection No Animals We Could Name (Graywolf 2012), winner of the 2011 Bakeless Prize for Fiction. A recipient of a 2012Read more
NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK National School Breakfast Week is March 2-6, 2015 Click here to see what’s for breakfast!Read more
MARCH TOP NOTCH TEACHER: LISA LENARZ MARCH TOP NOTCH TEACHER: LISA LENARZ Lisa Lenarz was a stay-at-home mom, but she always wanted to pursue art. She now teaches art to both Logan Middle School and High School students. Click to view story.Read more
EMERSON CELEBRATES DR. SEUSS WEEK! EMERSON CELEBRATES DR. SEUSS WEEK! Dr. Seuss Week Dress up days Monday: red, white and black Tuesday: Let’s go to the Beach Day! (Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, shorts) Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday (wacky hair, wacky clothes) Thursday: Sports Day (jerseys or team colors) Friday: Pajama DayRead more
RACHEL’S CHALLENGE RACHEL’S CHALLENGE COMMUNITY EVENT MARCH 5 AT 7:00PM LINCOLN/SOTA II/COULEE MONTESSORI Come hear an inspiring true story about one girl’s dream to change the world. This gathering will focus on the life and writings of 17 year-old Rachel Scott, a young woman who was the first student killed at the Columbine High School shooting inRead more
CONGRATULATIONS TO STUDENT CHRISTOPHER BROWN! CONGRATULATIONS TO STUDENT CHRISTOPHER BROWN! LaCrossroads Extra Effort Award winner Christopher Brown has dealt with homelessness, the loss of his mother and providing for a family as his father is in poor health. He works at Quillin’s to help support his family. Check out his story in the La Crosse Tribune.Read more
GRANDPARENTS CREATE ADDED EXCITEMENT AT SCHOOL GRANDPARENTS CREATE ADDED EXCITEMENT AT SCHOOL There is extra excitement in the air at Spence Elementary School this week. The school’s Parent Teacher Organization is sponsoring their 10th Annual Grandparents Day event today, February 26th. “This event is a great way to connect with families and the community,” shares Shelley Shirel, Spence Elementary School Principal. “The kids are soproud to
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SOUTHERN BLUFFS STAFF HOSTS BLOOD DRIVE MARCH 11TH SOUTHERN BLUFFS STAFF HOSTS BLOOD DRIVE MARCH 11TH Check this out! Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts called Southern Bluffs teacher Mrs. Shedivy to see how her husband was doing after his recent stem cell transplant. (Mrs. Shedivy was busy teaching her students so the call went to her voicemail.) In honor of the goodness shown to the Shedivy family and others at SouthernRead more
ADAPTED SPORTS LEAGUE FLOOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT TODAY ADAPTED SPORTS LEAGUE FLOOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT TODAY Logan High School is hosting a floor hockey tournament today, February 26, 2015, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Logan Fieldhouse as part of the adaptive sports league. Students from Central, Logan, Holmen and Onalaska will be participating. The Central team will be wearing Central student Erin Hennessy and wearing her benefit t-shirt as theirRead more
THE COMPASSION PROJECT NOW A 150 PAGE BOOK! THE COMPASSION PROJECT NOW A 150 PAGE BOOK! The Compassion Project has been compiled into a 150 page book in an effort to keep compassion alive in the La Crosse community. The book costs $15 and all proceeds go to the La Crosse Public Education Foundation’s Random Acts of Kindness Fund that benefits students in the School District of La Crosse. Click HERERead more
LOGAN BIKE WORKS BIKE SWAP – FEB. 28TH, 10AM-2PM LOGAN BIKE WORKS BIKE SWAP – FEB. 28TH, 10AM-2PM Logan Bike Works, an after school program for students serving the Logan Middle school community and beyond, has joined with the Wisconsin Bike Fed to bring the third annual Bike Swap to LaCrosse on February 28, 2015 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Logan Middle School’s main gym. Our mission is to help moreRead more
FBLA SPRING CONFERENCE FBLA SPRING CONFERENCE Congratulations to the Lincoln Middle School outstanding FBLA team who brought home a 3rd place plaque for Lincoln Middle School on February 14. Individual/Team Events: Danielle Curti brought home two 1st place medals for Keyboarding 1 and Business Concepts. Myle Luong brought home one 1st place medal for PowerPoint/Slideshow Creation. Jasmine Lee brought home twoRead more
YOUTH ART MONTH REGIONAL ART EXHIBIT YOUTH ART MONTH REGIONAL ART EXHIBIT Congratulations to Lincoln Middle School artists who have art going to the Youth Art Month Regional Art Exhibit. Their work will be on display with over 200 other students from the West Central region at the Heider Center for the Arts, in West Salem. Works will be on view February 1st and end with aRead more
DISTRICT ORATORICAL CONTEST DISTRICT ORATORICAL CONTEST On February 11, Lincoln students Madi Lund, Jake Ziegelbein, and Josh Krause participated in the District Oratorical Speech Contest at the South Side Neighborhood Center. Congratulations to Madi who placed 3rdin the district!
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HALL OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONSSOUGHT
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HALL OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONSSOUGHT
The La Crosse Central High School Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its Hall of Excellence which recognizes outstanding achievement and service by Central Alumni, faculty, and community members. To nominate an individual, one must submit a nomination form by March 6, 2015. Forms are available in the main office at Central oron the
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HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC FESTIVAL FRIDAY &SATURDAY
HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC FESTIVAL FRIDAY &SATURDAY
More than two hundred students will participate in a Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) sanctioned Solo & Ensemble Music Festival on Friday and Saturday, February 20-21, hosted by La Crosse Central High School. During solo & ensemble festivals, students prepare vocal or instrumental solos, duets, trios, or small ensembles to perform beforean adjudicator. The
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CENTRAL STUDENT’S SMALL BUSINESS IDEA FEATURED IN TEACHING TODAY CENTRAL STUDENT’S SMALL BUSINESS IDEA FEATURED IN TEACHING TODAY Central High School junior Jacob Jones’ business venture, known as JJ’s 3D Printing and Design was recently featured in an article in the statewide publication, Teaching Today. Jones used the skills he learned in Future Business Leaders of America to write a business plan and pitch the idea to investors. “Jacob is a hard workingRead more
FEBRUARY TOP NOTCH TEACHER: SHELLY JONES FEBRUARY TOP NOTCH TEACHER: SHELLY JONES Northside Elementary teacher Shelly Jones was named the February Top Notch Teacher. Mrs. Jones is an outstanding kindergarten teacher who goes above and beyond every day in her classroom to ensure her students feel safe and valued. Her compassion is contagious and impacts all of Northside Elementary. Thanks for all you do Mrs. Jones!Click
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WISCONSIN OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAM BEGINS FEB. 2ND WISCONSIN OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAM BEGINS FEB. 2ND The Wisconsin Public Schools Open Enrollment Program allows parents to apply for their children to attend school in a district other than the one in which they live. The open enrollment application period for the 2015-2016 school year is from February 2, 2015 through April 30, 2015. “The open enrollment process allows families living outsideRead more
MONTESSORI STUDENTS TO SHARE RESEARCH WITH PUBLIC MONTESSORI STUDENTS TO SHARE RESEARCH WITH PUBLIC The students in the Coulee Montessori Adolescent Program have spent part of the second quarter researching a variety of local history topics. Thursday, January 29th the students will share what they’ve learned with their classmates and members of the community. “The students have spent a great deal of time visiting various sites aroundLa Crosse
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GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS WIND ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM JOINT CONCERT WITH LOGAN GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS WIND ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM JOINT CONCERT WITH LOGAN The Logan High School Wind Symphony will host the Gustavus Adolphus Wind Orchestra for a joint concert on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 7:30pm in the Logan Middle School Auditorium, 1450 Avon Street, La Crosse. “The Gustavus Wind Orchestra is one of the most storied collegiate touring wind ensembles in the country. This outstanding wind ensembleRead more
STUDENTS & STAFF AT NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY RALLY IN SUPPORT OF PRINCIPAL’S CANCER DIAGNOSIS STUDENTS & STAFF AT NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY RALLY IN SUPPORT OF PRINCIPAL’S CANCER DIAGNOSIS The halls of Northside Elementary are filled with students and staff in pink clothes as the group rallies to support Northside Elementary Principal Laura Huber who will begin treatment for a breast cancer diagnosis today. “Our thoughts are certainly with Principal Huber as she takes the necessary steps to return to good health,” sharesSuperintendent
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NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL TO HOST INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION DAY NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL TO HOST INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION DAY Students at North Woods International School will be packing their bags and taking virtual trips to the countries they are studying this year. The monthly activity, called International Exploration Day, involves a special activity or in-depth study of an area, and is held on the school’s early release day each month. “This is a wayRead more
JANUARY TOP NOTCH TEACHERS: COURTNEY OLIG & ASH DOCKRY JANUARY TOP NOTCH TEACHERS: COURTNEY OLIG & ASH DOCKRY We have many top notch teachers in the School District of La Crosse. Congratulations to Longfellow Middle School’s Courtney Olig and Ash Dockry on being recognized as News 8’s January Top Notch Teachers!Read more
4TH GRADER IS “PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY” AT SOUTHERN BLUFFS ELEMENTARYSCHOOL
4TH GRADER IS “PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY” AT SOUTHERN BLUFFS ELEMENTARYSCHOOL
If you stop into Southern Bluffs Elementary School and ask to see the principal today, you may be surprised at who greets you. Allie Schlicht, a 4th grader at the school, is in charge today. Schlicht won the rights to be “Principal for a Day” during the school’s annual fundraiser earlier this year. “This isRead more
NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EXPERIENCE SPANISH NEW YEAR’STRADITIONS
NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EXPERIENCE SPANISH NEW YEAR’STRADITIONS
Students at North Woods International School are learning what a New Year’s Eve celebration in Spain is like today. The Spanish tradition, known as “Nochevieja” or Old Night includes many traditions that are similar to those in the United States as well as some that are unique. “In Spain millions of people gather at PuertaRead more
THANK A TEACHER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON THANK A TEACHER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON The La Crosse Public Education Foundation would like parents to know about another option for holiday teacher gifts. Make a donation to the Foundation in the teacher’s name and the Foundation will create a holiday-themed certificate for the teacher letting them know of your gift. Order certificates: online – Visit the La Crosse PublicEducation
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CITY EMPLOYEES MAKING HOLIDAY BETTER FOR LA CROSSE FAMILIES CITY EMPLOYEES MAKING HOLIDAY BETTER FOR LA CROSSE FAMILIES City of La Crosse employees are once again showing the true spirit of the holiday season by donating toys, gifts and gift certificates to families in need this holiday season. For the sixth year in a row the City of La Crosse has reached out to the School District of La Crosseto see if
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$31,000 IN GRANTS SUPPORT INNOVATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS $31,000 IN GRANTS SUPPORT INNOVATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS “Each year, we’re amazed at the innovative proposals and other proven practices we know will engage our school children and enhance learning,” said Greg Bonney, LPEF Board President and an attor LPEF Awards 17 grants in first two rounds this school year Support for school gardens, summer school literacy, microscopes that attach toiPads and
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BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES HUNGER TASK FORCE BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES HUNGER TASK FORCE The Board of Education recognized the Hunger Task Force for their partnership with the district at their November 17 meeting. The Hunger Task Force coordinates the local food bank that helps to fill the shelves of each of the school district’s food pantries. The food pantries utilize these donations as well as support from Jim’sRead more
CENTRAL GRADUATE TO SHARE HER BEST SELLING BOOK WITH STUDENTS CENTRAL GRADUATE TO SHARE HER BEST SELLING BOOK WITH STUDENTS Central High School graduate Danielle Trussoni and author of New York Times best-selling book “Falling Through the Earth” met with Central students to read an excerpt from her book and discuss the making of a film from the book. “This is an excellent opportunity for our students to meet and listen to the author of aRead more
CENTRAL SENIOR KLOS ANNOUNCES COLLEGE DECISION CENTRAL SENIOR KLOS ANNOUNCES COLLEGE DECISION Central senior Abbi Klos announced her intentions to play Volleyball for North Dakota State University on Friday, November 14th. Abbi is a two time Mississippi Valley Conference Player of the Year and 2013 La Crosse Tribune Volleyball Player of the Year. Abbi will be following in her parents' and brother's footsteps by attending NDSU. Abbi'sRead more
LOGAN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NAMED ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR LOGAN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NAMED ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Logan High School Athletic Director Steve Hole was named the District 3 Athletic Director of the Year today at the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Annual Workshop. “Steve is most deserving of this award,” shares Superintendent of Schools Randy Nelson. “He goes above and beyond for our students each and every day and instills inthem the
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NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY NAMED WI TITLE I SCHOOL OF RECOGNITION FOR SECONDSTRAIGHT YEAR
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY NAMED WI TITLE I SCHOOL OF RECOGNITION FOR SECONDSTRAIGHT YEAR
Northside Elementary Named Wisconsin Title I School of Recognition for Second Straight Year State Superintendent Tony Evers announced 173 Wisconsin Title I Schools of Recognition, including La Crosse’s Northside Elementary. The recognition is given to schools receiving federal Title I funding to provide services to high numbers or high percentages of economically disadvantaged children. SchoolsRead more
AUTHOR ALEXIS JONES PRESENTS “I AM THAT GIRL” AUTHOR ALEXIS JONES PRESENTS “I AM THAT GIRL” Alexis Jones is an internationally recognized speaker and author. She has followed her passion to inspire and motivate girls to follow their dreams which has led her to the White House, CBS, Fox Sports, ESPN, and as a contestant on the TV show Survivor. Jones launched the "I AM THAT GIRL" foundation and published aRead more
LA CROSSE STUDENTS’ WORK TO BE FEATURED IN CHAMBER LA CROSSE STUDENTS’ WORK TO BE FEATURED IN CHAMBER La Crosse Students’ Work to be Featured in Chamber The Compassion Project that featured works of art in print by students during the 2013-14 school year will live on in music thanks to a partnership with the La Crosse Chamber Chorale. The project, “Words to Music” is in its 9th year, and thisRead more
STATE SUPERINTENDENT TO VISIT LA CROSSE’S SCHOOLS HEALTH SCIENCEACADEMY
STATE SUPERINTENDENT TO VISIT LA CROSSE’S SCHOOLS HEALTH SCIENCEACADEMY
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BOARD SELECTS DR. AARON ENGEL AS NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS BOARD SELECTS DR. AARON ENGEL AS NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS LA CROSSE, Wis., (March 23, 2020) – On March 23, 2020, the Board of Education announced the selection of Dr. Aaron Engel as the next superintendent of the School District of La Crosse. Dr. Engel comes to La Crosse Schools with an excellent track record of being a collaborative leader with a devotion to academicRead more
COMMUNITY SCHOOL EXPANSION MOVES FORWARD AT HAMILTON ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL EXPANSION MOVES FORWARD AT HAMILTON ELEMENTARY LA CROSSE, Wis., (March 9, 2020) - The $6.3 million expansion and remodeling project of the community school at Hamilton Elementary continues to move forward with a yes vote from the Board of Education, generous, collaborative commitments from two local organizations, and grant funding from the City of La Crosse. The project is uniquebecause
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SUMMIT CONNECTS THE CLASSROOM TO THE OUTDOORS WITH ICE FISHING SUMMIT CONNECTS THE CLASSROOM TO THE OUTDOORS WITH ICE FISHING Summit Environmental School provides students with a solid educational foundation in the core academic areas with an environmental focus integrated throughout. Units of study emphasize hands-on, outdoor experiences for the students using different outdoor education spaces established on and around the school site. “We believe that the integration of environmental themes throughout our curriculum willRead more
NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CELEBRATES READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CELEBRATES READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY Students at Northside Elementary and Coulee Montessori joined millions of their peers across the country while celebrating the annual National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America Day today. NEA’s Read Across America Day, the nation’s largest celebration of reading, expects more than 45 million readers, both young and old, to pick up a book andRead more
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY/COULEE MONTESSORI SMALL BUSINESS, BIG REWARDS NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY/COULEE MONTESSORI SMALL BUSINESS, BIG REWARDS It’s Friday morning before the school day begins. Northside Elementary Principal Laura Huber walks down the hallway leading to room 129 in the Coulee Montessori wing. When she arrives, she unlocks the door. Inside are two carts, both loaded up with all of the fixings for a tiny business on wheels. School staff start toRead more
LOGAN HIGH TEACHER IS 2019 WI OUTSTANDING BIOLOGY TEACHER LOGAN HIGH TEACHER IS 2019 WI OUTSTANDING BIOLOGY TEACHER The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), in conjunction with the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers presented Logan High School teacher Tom Kammer with the 2019 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. This honor, given annually since 1961, identifies a teacher from each of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, other US Territories andRead more
NORTH WOODS STUDENTS JOIN ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD READING RECORD NORTH WOODS STUDENTS JOIN ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD READING RECORD Almost 400 students and staff at North Woods International School participated in the 14th annual Jumpstart Read for the Record. The North Woods family gathered to read, laugh, and learn as they took part in the world’s largest shared reading experience. Students joined a story walk, combining the pleasure of reading the book aloudwhile
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SUPERINTENDENT RANDY NELSON ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT SUPERINTENDENT RANDY NELSON ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT The end of this school year will be a very different one for Randy Nelson. After almost four decades working in education, the School District of La Crosse superintendent shared the news today with district staff that he plans to retire at the end of the current school year, on June 30, 2020. “I’m soRead more
DISTRICT, WESTERN, AND CITY BUILDING PARTNERS WIN STATE AWARD DISTRICT, WESTERN, AND CITY BUILDING PARTNERS WIN STATE AWARD Western Technical College won the Talent Development award for their replacement housing program, created jointly with the City of La Crosse and the School District of La Crosse's Central High School, at the annual Community and Economic Development Awards (CEDA) ceremony, held this month in Madison. The CEDA Awards program was established bythe Wisconsin
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REAL GIRLS GIVES STUDENTS A VILLAGE, AN OPPORTUNITY, AND A VOICE REAL GIRLS GIVES STUDENTS A VILLAGE, AN OPPORTUNITY, AND A VOICE Four years ago, Regan Mueller came to Northside Elementary/Coulee Montessori and asked teacher Jasmine Valentine if they could start a student program. REAL Girls - Raising and Empowering Authentic Leaders - may look like just an after school running club, but it is so much more than that. “The purpose of REAL Girls is toRead more
HANDLE WITH CARE HELPS CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA HANDLE WITH CARE HELPS CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA Exposure to violence can have a long-term effect on a child’s physical, emotional and mental health, whether they are the victim of or a witness to violence. Prolonged or repeated exposure to violence and trauma can seriously undermine a child’s ability to focus, behave appropriately, and learn. The result of this can lead to manyRead more
EMERSON ELEMENTARY RECOGNIZES SCHOOL LUNCH HERO EMERSON ELEMENTARY RECOGNIZES SCHOOL LUNCH HERO School Lunch Hero Day is a special time for students, staff, and parents to recognize the hard-working professionals in school cafeterias. Not only do these talented individuals prepare tasty meals for students, but they also do so in following complex rules, including strict nutritional standards, and navigate student food allergies, ethnic traditions, and varying preferencesRead more
OPERATION: EXPLORATION GIVES KIDS A GLIMPSE OF THEIR FUTURE OPERATION: EXPLORATION GIVES KIDS A GLIMPSE OF THEIR FUTURE Graduation from high school seems like a long time away for many fifth-graders at Northside Elementary School. To help them chart that path, dozens of students from the Logan High School Rotary Interact Club have been preparing their annual mentorship project to bring Northside students to the high school to get them excited about higherRead more
LPEF AWARDS EDUCATORS OVER $36,000 IN GOLD STAR GRANTS LPEF AWARDS EDUCATORS OVER $36,000 IN GOLD STAR GRANTS Funding for snowshoes, equipment for a field research camp and money to provide a full day of outdoor experiences for special education students were among 24 grants totaling more than $36,000 announced by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Among the latest Gold Star Grants are projects for virtual reality equipment for use atRead more
LA CROSSE DESIGN INSTITUTE STUDENTS CREATE NEW BUSINESS, LDINK LA CROSSE DESIGN INSTITUTE STUDENTS CREATE NEW BUSINESS, LDINK Students at the district’s La Crosse Design Institute (LDI) created a small business. LDInk was started by LDI students with help from UW- La Crosse art education students to create handcrafted t-shirts and tote bags. The unique items are made by spreading black ink on manhole covers and grates. The blank shirts and bags areRead more
SCHOOL-YEAR CALENDAR CHANGES DUE TO WINTER WEATHER CLOSURES SCHOOL-YEAR CALENDAR CHANGES DUE TO WINTER WEATHER CLOSURES LA CROSSE, Wis., (February 22, 2019) – The School District of La Crosse is ready to share with families plans to make-up lost instructional minutes for the 2018-19 school year due to closures from inclement weather over the last couple of months. The district built 2 days into this year’s school calendar for possible inclementRead more
WISCONSIN DWD GRANT HELPS LA CROSSE INCREASE TEACHER DIVERSITY WISCONSIN DWD GRANT HELPS LA CROSSE INCREASE TEACHER DIVERSITY In 2016, five percent of teachers in the School District of La Crosse were multicultural. Yet, almost 26 percent of the district’s nearly 7,000 students were from multicultural backgrounds. A collaborative program that aims to help close that gap just received a boost from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The $21,500 Wisconsin DWD grant will provideRead more
EMERSON ELEMENTARY THIRD-GRADERS BUILD COMMUNITY TIES EMERSON ELEMENTARY THIRD-GRADERS BUILD COMMUNITY TIES Emerson Elementary School third-graders continue a class tradition by making tie blankets to donate to the Salvation Army. The school’s third-grade students, families, and teachers donated items to make fleece tie blankets for those in need during the cold holiday season. Last year, thirteen blankets were made by the kids with the help oftheir
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LPEF AWARDS $40,000 OF “GOLD STAR GRANTS” TO LA CROSSE SCHOOLS LPEF AWARDS $40,000 OF “GOLD STAR GRANTS” TO LA CROSSE SCHOOLS West African drums for elementary school music rooms, a yearlong archaeology project to study early Native American cultures of our area, and partnerships to help parents improve relationships with their children are among 24 grants totaling more than $40,000 announced Dec. 4 by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Among the latest Gold StarRead more
NORTH WOODS FIRST-GRADERS SPREAD KINDNESS WITH SMILES PROJECT NORTH WOODS FIRST-GRADERS SPREAD KINDNESS WITH SMILES PROJECT A smile. It’s is a simple thing. Have you ever stopped to think about how causing the corners of someone’s mouth to curl upward into a smile can positively change their mood or even their day? First-graders at North Woods International School have. The kids decided to make the world around them a better, happierRead more
$10,000 WORTH OF NEW BOOKS GIFTED TO CLASSROOM LIBRARIES $10,000 WORTH OF NEW BOOKS GIFTED TO CLASSROOM LIBRARIES Thanks to the generosity of the La Crosse community, dozens of fifth-grade classroom libraries throughout the School District of La Crosse will receive collections of new books. The La Crosse Public Library’s recent “Give-a-Gift” event will fund $10,000 towards the first annual partnership with the School District of La Crosse and the La Crosse PublicRead more
FULL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR A 2019 CENTRAL GRADUATE FULL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR A 2019 CENTRAL GRADUATE A Central High School senior will be chosen as the third recipient of the Hansen Scholarship. This scholarship has been established jointly by Central High School and the Central High School Alumni Association thanks to the continued generosity of the Mark and Anne Hansen Foundation. The foundation annually awards up to $25,000 to a CentralRead more
DISTRICT EARNS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT EARNS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS The School District of La Crosse was recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with a Spectrum Award of Excellence for its work in school communications. WSPRA presented the Spectrum Awards at its recent annual conference in Madison. The School District of La Crosse earned an award of excellence for its "ClassroomRead more
LA CROSSE STUDENTS SUPPORT COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER LA CROSSE STUDENTS SUPPORT COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER Students throughout the School District of La Crosse have once again offered their time and talents to support the La Crosse Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Middle and high school students baked hundreds of pumpkin pies this week for the annual community event with elementary students designing table decorations and greeting cards for those attending the dinner.Read more
NORTH WOODS STUDENTS JOIN ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD READING RECORD NORTH WOODS STUDENTS JOIN ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD READING RECORD World records are not easy things to break. The difficulty did not stop almost 400 students and staff at North Woods International School from participating in the 13th annual Jumpstart Read for the Record. The all-day school event brought the North Woods family together to read, laugh, and learn as they participated in the world’s largestRead more
STAR OF THE FILM “BULLIED” SHARES STORY WITH LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STAR OF THE FILM “BULLIED” SHARES STORY WITH LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL Growing up in Ashland, Wis., Jamie Nabozny was targeted for being gay beginning in middle school and continuing into high school. His years of harassment included a beating that required abdominal surgery. Fearing for his safety, Jamie fled to Minneapolis. After realizing that many other young people endured similar fates, he decided tofight back.
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LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES LEMELSON-MIT INVENTEAM GRANT LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES LEMELSON-MIT INVENTEAM GRANT Logan High School was recently awarded a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant in the amount of $9,500 to create an energy management system for prosthetic limbs. The invention will harvest kinetic energy from human motion to generate and store electricity for prosthetic limbs. Logan High School is one of 15 high schools nationwide to be selected asRead more
FIRST-GRADERS ADD A SPLASH OF COLOR TO NEWEST DOWNTOWN MURAL FIRST-GRADERS ADD A SPLASH OF COLOR TO NEWEST DOWNTOWN MURAL First-graders from Hamilton Elementary School spent time contributing to the newest large-scale mural in downtown La Crosse. Local artist Annie Morris is currently working on the mural which is being painted on the north side of the Midwest Family Broadcasting building located at 201 State Street in downtown La Crosse. The mural is a graphicRead more
OUTDOOR STORY WALK FEATURE OPENS AT NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL OUTDOOR STORY WALK FEATURE OPENS AT NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL North Woods International School unveiled their brand new outdoor story walk feature this week. A story walk is designed to integrate the enjoyment of reading a picture book with the benefit of being active. It is a great way to get all students involved with reading in a fun and engaging way regardless of their readingRead more
SOTA II SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT CONTRIBUTES TO CITY PARK RENOVATION SOTA II SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT CONTRIBUTES TO CITY PARK RENOVATION Students from the district’s School of Technology and Arts II (SOTA II) offered their time and talents to help finish the transformation of Leuth Park in La Crosse. The SOTA II service learning project is a continuing partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Alliance (ORA.) The project had students contributing to the renovation and buildingprojects being
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LOGAN STUDENTS SHARE GEMÜTLICHKEIT WITH THIRD AND FOURTH-GRADERS LOGAN STUDENTS SHARE GEMÜTLICHKEIT WITH THIRD AND FOURTH-GRADERS Dozens of upper-level German language students from Logan High School celebrated German heritage with elementary school students from four La Crosse elementary schools during this year’s Oktoberfest German Heritage Program. “We like to use this day to build relationships between our high school students and our district’s elementary school students through German language and culture,”Read more
LA CROSSE SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED FOR WORKPLACE WELLNESS LA CROSSE SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED FOR WORKPLACE WELLNESS The School District of La Crosse has been presented with a gold Well Workplace Award by The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA), with local affiliate Wellness Council of Wisconsin (WCWI). The award recognizes the district’s commitment to building successful and comprehensive workplace wellness initiatives to better serve the health and well-being of its employees. “AsRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE SALTWATER SAFE TO DRINK LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE SALTWATER SAFE TO DRINK The Project Lead the Way Digital Electronics and Cisco Networking classes at La Crosse Logan High School partnered with CenturyLink, Industrial Automation, Niebuhr Plumbing, NECAL Corporation, and Trane of La Crosse to design and build a desalination system during the 2017-18 school year. The system has the ability to purify brackish (salt) water into contaminant-freeRead more
CENTRAL GRADUATE AWARDED HANSEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL GRADUATE AWARDED HANSEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Central High School graduating senior Maria Martell has been selected as this year’s recipient of the school’s Hansen Scholarship. The scholarship was established jointly by Central High School and the Central High School Alumni Association thanks to a donation from the Mark and Anne Hansen Foundation. The foundation annually awards up to$25,000 to a
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ACE ACADEMY COMPLETES FIRST ENTIRE HOME CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACE ACADEMY COMPLETES FIRST ENTIRE HOME CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Students in the School District of La Crosse’s Architecture Construction Engineering (ACE) Academy are wrapping up work on their first complete home construction project. The ACE Academy has helped with smaller projects throughout the city in the past - garages, siding, framing, and more - but this is the first time the studentshave built
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MAGGIE MCHUGH NAMED 2019 MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR MAGGIE MCHUGH NAMED 2019 MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR In a surprise ceremony at her school today, Maggie McHugh of Sparta, a sixth-grade teacher and adviser at the La Crosse Design Institute, was named Wisconsin’s 2019 Middle School Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent Tony Evers made the announcement during an all-school assembly. As part of the Teacher of the Year honor, McHugh willRead more
HAMILTON NAMED WISCONSIN TITLE I SCHOOL OF RECOGNITION HAMILTON NAMED WISCONSIN TITLE I SCHOOL OF RECOGNITION Hamilton Elementary School in La Crosse has been named a Title I School of Recognition as a Beating the Odds School by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Schools from around the state learned this week that they are among 135 being recognized for their success in educating students. All of the schools receive federalRead more
NORTH WOODS APPROVED AS INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CANDIDATE NORTH WOODS APPROVED AS INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CANDIDATE North Woods International School in La Crosse is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program and pursuing authorization as an IB World School starting with the 2018-19 school year. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive communityof students by
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LPEF AWARDS NEARLY $29,000 IN GRANTS TO LA CROSSE SCHOOLS LPEF AWARDS NEARLY $29,000 IN GRANTS TO LA CROSSE SCHOOLS Support for virtual reality software and hardware, school gardens, weight room improvements, a community visit by an award-winning author, ice fishing equipment and a special jazz arrangement for a middle school ensemble are among 15 grants totaling almost $29,000 announced today by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Several of the latest Gold StarRead more
NEW AND FAMILIAR FACES JOIN THE DISTRICT IN LEADERSHIP ROLES NEW AND FAMILIAR FACES JOIN THE DISTRICT IN LEADERSHIP ROLES The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse approved the hiring of a new director of elementary education, a new principal, and a new director of information technology. Todd Antony joins the School District of La Crosse as the new director of elementary education. This new position in the district is responsibleRead more
THREE LA CROSSE TEACHERS HONORED BY HERB KOHL FOUNDATION THREE LA CROSSE TEACHERS HONORED BY HERB KOHL FOUNDATION Three School District of La Crosse teachers have been awarded 2018 Fellowship Awards by the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation. Fellowship recipients, Karla Fitzgerald from Spence Elementary, Maggie McHugh from the La Crosse Design Institute, and Heather Stern from North Woods International School, are educators who have been chosen for their superior ability to inspire a loveRead more
KOBE KING RETURNS TO HINTGEN SHARING STORIES OF HOPE, DETERMINATION KOBE KING RETURNS TO HINTGEN SHARING STORIES OF HOPE, DETERMINATION Kobe King, now playing basketball as a Wisconsin Badger at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, was once a Hintgen Elementary student in La Crosse. Today, he returned to his former school as a guest reader spending time with kids in kindergarten through fourth-grade to share stories about patience, determination, and hardwork. King read
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OPERATION: EXPLORATION GIVES KIDS A GLIMPSE OF THEIR FUTURE OPERATION: EXPLORATION GIVES KIDS A GLIMPSE OF THEIR FUTURE Graduation from high school seems like a long time away for many fifth-graders at Northside Elementary School. So, dozens of students from the Logan High School Rotary Interact Club have been working on a mentorship project to bring Northside students to the high school to get the younger kids excited about higher level education. TheRead more
OVER 100 DISTRICT STUDENTS PRESENT “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.” OVER 100 DISTRICT STUDENTS PRESENT “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.” Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney's "Beauty and the Beast Jr." is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney's "Beauty and the Beast Jr." features some of the most popularsongs
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LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS GET ACTIVE WITH MINUTES IN MOTION LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS GET ACTIVE WITH MINUTES IN MOTION Gundersen Health System's annual community physical activity challenge, Minutes in Motion, kicks off on April 1. The free, six-week physical activity challenge can be done on your own or with a team of your family or co-workers. "The goal of Minutes in Motion is to be active for 30 minutes each day for six weeks,"Read more
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES BRING LOGAN STUDENTS TOGETHER OUTDOOR ADVENTURES BRING LOGAN STUDENTS TOGETHER Students from Logan High School’s Adventure Physical Education group and the school's Specially Designed Physical Education class joined together for a day of outdoor adventures. The Adventure Physical Education group is a class designed for students who want to experience outdoor activities such as rock climbing, camping, kayaking, hiking, ropes courses, snowshoeing, and biking. ThisRead more
HAMILTON SERVES UP SUCCESS DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK HAMILTON SERVES UP SUCCESS DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. However, US Department of Agriculture data shows that more students are starting their day with a nutritious breakfast in their school cafeterias. To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast,Hamilton Early
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CENTRAL MOCK TRIAL TEAM ADVANCES TO STATE COMPETITION CENTRAL MOCK TRIAL TEAM ADVANCES TO STATE COMPETITION LA CROSSE, Wis. (School District of La Crosse) - Since it began in 1983, the Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Program has brought the legal system to life for thousands of students. Using facts and case materials developed by Wisconsin attorneys, students gain a deeper understanding of the court system as they develop their argumentsRead more
HAMILTON KIDS MAKE HUNDREDS OF VALENTINES FOR THE COMMUNITY HAMILTON KIDS MAKE HUNDREDS OF VALENTINES FOR THE COMMUNITY Students at Hamilton Elementary School are using their creativity to make handmade Valentine’s Day cards for patients at Gundersen Health System and residents at area nursing homes. Students are drawing, cutting, and gluing this week at school to help the staff from the Gundersen Service Excellence department surpass last year’s card total. In 2017, GundersenRead more
NORTH WOODS PARTICIPATES IN GLOBAL SCHOOL PLAY DAY NORTH WOODS PARTICIPATES IN GLOBAL SCHOOL PLAY DAY Students at North Woods International School participated in the 2018 Global School Play Day. The day celebrated the school’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), strengthened classroom communities, and supported the value of unstructured play. *The philosophy of Global School Play Day is to have students participate in creative and interactive play,” said North Woods InternationalRead more
FORMER TEACHER LEAVES LASTING LEGACY AT SUMMIT FORMER TEACHER LEAVES LASTING LEGACY AT SUMMIT Kevin Baird recently retired after 25 years as a classroom teacher in the School District of La Crosse. His last 12 years were spent at Summit Environmental School. “Summit was a great group to be a part of,” said Baird. “The people there, the kids and the staff, were amajor part of why I
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EMERSON THIRD-GRADERS BUILD COMMUNITY TIES EMERSON THIRD-GRADERS BUILD COMMUNITY TIES I’m standing in the back of the empty and silent library at Emerson Elementary School. To my right, a reporter from a local television station. To my left, two short suits of armor perched on top of one of the many bookcases. They almost appear to be standing watch. I’m waiting. Four classes of third-gradersRead more
SPENCE ELEMENTARY, WESTERN STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON WRITING PROJECT SPENCE ELEMENTARY, WESTERN STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON WRITING PROJECT Western Techincal College students from Lisa Heise’s creative nonfiction class write a children’s book each fall as part of a class project and the kids at Spence Elementary get to help. Through a partnership with the district, Heise and her students deliver drafts of the books to Sam Bina’s third-grade class at Spence ElementarySchool.
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LPEF AWARDS NEARLY $42,000 IN GRANTS TO LA CROSSE SCHOOLS LPEF AWARDS NEARLY $42,000 IN GRANTS TO LA CROSSE SCHOOLS Projects in nearly every curriculum area – including teaching about local history, helping students create mosaics for a school garden, and building a portable desalinization machine — are among 32 grants totaling $41,935 announced today by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). Also among this year’s Gold Star Grants are projects to: provide simulationRead more
FIRST RESPONDER FIELD TRAINING FOR HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMY STUDENTS FIRST RESPONDER FIELD TRAINING FOR HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMY STUDENTS Students from the School District of La Crosse’s Health Science Academy (HSA) received emergency first responder from members of the La Crosse Fire Department. Two dozen students were introduced to the community health role of the La Crosse Fire Department through discussion and real-life scenario training. The training covered public safety information and emergency medicalRead more
HINTGEN ELEMENTARY BECOMES HOME TO NEW GROW LA CROSSE GARDEN HINTGEN ELEMENTARY BECOMES HOME TO NEW GROW LA CROSSE GARDEN Hintgen Elementary recently hosted a program kick-off for the Hintgen Urban Garden (HUG) with the help of GROW La Crosse and a special guest. Marian Blackdeer, a Native American chef, held 30-minute food demonstrations, taste tests, and hands-on activities for each class at Hintgen about how to dry and prepare squash. The demonstration wasthe first of
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FULL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCED FOR CENTRAL GRADUATE FULL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCED FOR CENTRAL GRADUATE A Central High School senior will be chosen as the second recipient of the Hansen Scholarship. The scholarship has been established jointly by Central High School and the Central High School Alumni Association thanks to a donation from the Mark and Anne Hansen Foundation. The foundation will annually award up to $25,000 to a CentralRead more
HAMILTON STUDENTS DISCOVER THE ALPHABET THROUGH FOOD HAMILTON STUDENTS DISCOVER THE ALPHABET THROUGH FOOD Hamilton Elementary School students had the opportunity to taste the alphabet during the school’s annual ABC Feast. Students were able to try foods representing every letter of the alphabet. Edamame, kiwi, lefse, and yams were just a few of the surprises for students during the feast. The event helped grow students’ food vocabulary, providesthem
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STUDENT PIE LABS SUPPORT COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER STUDENT PIE LABS SUPPORT COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER The smell of spices will fill the halls of Logan Middle School this week as students start their annual pie labs. The goal of the pie labs is for students to bake and supply over 70 pumpkin pies for the La Crosse Community Thanksgiving Dinner held at the La Crosse Center. Eighth-grade students in JoshuaRead more
SOTA II AND THE ENTIRE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (IN 40 MINUTES OR LESS) SOTA II AND THE ENTIRE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (IN 40 MINUTES OR LESS) History has never been so fun or so fast. Students from the School of Technology and Arts II (SOTA II) have worked for weeks learning about the Revolutionary War. Students have also been perfecting their acting skills, editing scripts, and creating costumes, sets, and props as they prepared to present the Entire American Revolution (inRead more
FORMER GREEN BAY PACKER SHARES ANTI-BULLYING MESSAGE FORMER GREEN BAY PACKER SHARES ANTI-BULLYING MESSAGE LeRoy Butler is a former American football strong safety who played his entire career with the Green Bay Packers (1990-2001). Today, Butler brought his "Butler vs. Bullying" campaign to La Crosse. The campaign has reached over 20 schools and organizations and worked with over 6,000 students in its first year and strives to reach anRead more
NORTH WOODS JOINS ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD READING RECORD NORTH WOODS JOINS ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD READING RECORD North Woods International School participated in the 12th annual Jumpstart Read for the Record. Nearly 400 students and staff at North Woods International School gathered to read, laugh, and learn as they joined together to participate in the world’s largest shared reading experience. Students were able to join a story walk, which combinedthe pleasure
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GROW LA CROSSE PREPS NEW HAMILTON SCHOOL GARDEN GROW LA CROSSE PREPS NEW HAMILTON SCHOOL GARDEN GROW La Crosse hosted a ribbon cutting today for its newest school garden in the city of La Crosse. The new school garden was made possible through a purchase made by Shelter Development. The property is a vacant city lot located kitty-corner to Hamilton Early Learning Center in La Crosse. Shelter Development, who received aRead more
HANDS-ON LEARNING DURING ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD DAY AT STATE ROAD HANDS-ON LEARNING DURING ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD DAY AT STATE ROAD Fifth-grade students from State Road Elementary School spent time outside, sifting through layers of dirt to see what secrets may be revealed. The students, along with members from the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center (MVAC), and the La Crosse Community Forest Project spent an afternoon working on the very early stages of a new communitytrail.
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LA CROSSE SCHOOLS CELEBRATE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK LA CROSSE SCHOOLS CELEBRATE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK To recognize the National School Lunch Program and the 30 million children it serves every day, The School District of La Crosse will recognize National School Lunch Week from October 9-13, 2017. The theme, “Recipes for Success” is an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the district’s cafeteria staff andstudents who
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LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA CREATES ENVIRONMENTAL SOUNDCLOUD LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA CREATES ENVIRONMENTAL SOUNDCLOUD Logan High School's chamber orchestra, Camerata, performed a site-specific outdoor piece today called "Black River.” The performance was played outside at the Great River Landing in Onalaska. The high school performers were positioned around the site and created an environmental soundcloud, so the music they played combined with the sounds of traffic noises, children playingRead more
STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY DURING WALK TO SCHOOL DAY STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY DURING WALK TO SCHOOL DAY Child safety advocates from the Safe Kids Coalition of the Coulee Region and Safe Routes to School Program along with other organizations teamed up on several pedestrian safety activities and events at area schools for International Walk to School Day. "International Walk to School Day is an opportunity not only to teacharea children about
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HUNDREDS OF MIDDLE SCHOOLERS CLEAN UP SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD HUNDREDS OF MIDDLE SCHOOLERS CLEAN UP SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD The entire student body from Lincoln Middle School/SOTA II/Coulee Montessori along with teachers and staff joined together today for a community service project. The project was part of the school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program which reinforces respect, responsibility, and relationship building. Working with the City of La Crosse’s Parks and Recreation Department,Read more
SOUTHERN BLUFFS STUDENT WINS STATE DARE ESSAY COMPETITION SOUTHERN BLUFFS STUDENT WINS STATE DARE ESSAY COMPETITION The La Crosse Police Department announced today that Lilly Ackerman, a 2017 DARE graduate from Southern Bluffs Elementary School in La Crosse, was chosen as the 2017 DARE essay contest winner for the State of Wisconsin. Lydia Hogue from St. Patrick’s Elementary School in Onalaska was the state runner up. As part of graduating fromRead more
GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM GIVES SPENCE ELEMENTARY A MAKEOVER GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM GIVES SPENCE ELEMENTARY A MAKEOVER Spence Elementary School recently got a makeover. Through its Good Neighbor Program, Bimbo Bakeries, USA (BBU) donated $5,000 to the school to support a beautification project to improve the appearance of the exterior of the building. The project allows for new landscaping at the main entrance of the school. “We feel that ithelps students
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LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPLETE EXOSKELETON LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPLETE EXOSKELETON The Project Lead the Way Digital Electronics class at La Crosse Logan High School partnered with Industrial Automation, Motion Industries, Inc., Schaeffler Group USA, Inc., and Trane of La Crosse to design and build a Repetitive Work Exo Arm during the 2016-17 school year. Exoskeletons contain rigid and resistant components that fulfill a setof
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LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILD CABINS FOR CAMP DECORAH LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILD CABINS FOR CAMP DECORAH Last year, the Gateway Area Council Boy Scouts of America contacted staff at Logan High School to ask the construction class to build cabins for Camp Decorah in Holmen. The Boy Scouts needed to replace deteriorated canvas tents with some permanent, two and four person structures. The construction class built a complete tiny house duringRead more
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ‘RUNNING FOR A REASON’ MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ‘RUNNING FOR A REASON’ Students and staff at Longfellow Middle School and the La Crosse Design Institute (LDI) got plenty of exercise and did it all for a good cause. The schools hosted the annual ‘Running for a Reason’ event with a building-wide 5k Run/Walk around the Longfellow Middle School neighborhood followed by a community health expo. Almost 550students
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 95TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 95TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM La Crosse Central High School hosted its annual Memorial Day program this week. Central High School has hosted the annual program since the school’s opening in 1923. This will be the school’s 95th Memorial Day program. “It’s important to teach our students to remember and reflect on those Americans who have fought to keep ourRead more
THE LOGAN TABLE PANTRY HELPS STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN NEED THE LOGAN TABLE PANTRY HELPS STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN NEED Logan High School has been approved as a Hunger Task Force Food Pantry Distribution site. As a result, the school has opened The Logan Table, an in-school food pantry. The Logan Table pantry was set up for students and families who may have barriers to accessing food for their home. The pantry is maintained byRead more
7 RIVERS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES FIRST GRADUATES 7 RIVERS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES FIRST GRADUATES This past week presented a lot of final moments for the five graduating seniors from 7 Rivers Community High School. The final game of scatter ball. The last morning group meeting. The last time they walked out through the school doors as high school students. 7 Rivers Community High School just celebrated its first graduatingRead more
GRADUATING LOGAN SENIORS INSPIRE NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS GRADUATING LOGAN SENIORS INSPIRE NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Graduating seniors from Logan High School took part in the school’s annual Senior March at Northside Elementary School today. To the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance, the Logan students walked the halls of Northside Elementary dressed in caps and gowns. The seniors carried signs listing their plans for after graduation. The elementary students lined the hallwaysRead more
STUDENTS DISCOVER LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH STUDENTS DISCOVER LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH Almost 200 Logan High School students embarked on an adventure. Dozens of student teams participated in the school’s third annual La Crosse History Scavenger Hunt throughout the city’s downtown area. “La Crosse has a really unique history,” said Logan High School teacher Eric Martin. “This project teaches our students about the rich and sometimes overlookedRead more
HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WASHBURN CLEAN-UP PROJECT HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WASHBURN CLEAN-UP PROJECT The entire student body from Lincoln Middle School/SOTA II/Coulee Montessori along with teachers and staff joined together for a community service project this week. The project was part of the school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program which reinforces respect, responsibility, and relationship building. Working with the City of La Crosse’s Parks and RecreationRead more
COULEE MONTESSORI STUDENT VOLUNTEERS DIG IN COULEE MONTESSORI STUDENT VOLUNTEERS DIG IN The sound of laughter fills the greenhouse at the Hillview Urban Agriculture Center. Almost three dozen students from the Coulee Montessori Adolescent program are inside. The volunteers are in groups, their hands covered in soil, and they are potting tomato and zucchini seedlings. “Coulee Montessori is here today helping us prepare for our plant sale,”Read more
DISTRICT SURPRISES SCHOOL LUNCH HERO SHELLY ABRAHAM DISTRICT SURPRISES SCHOOL LUNCH HERO SHELLY ABRAHAM School Lunch Hero Day is a special time for students, staff, and parents to recognize the hardworking professionals in school cafeterias. Not only do these talented individuals prepare tasty meals for students, they do so in following complex rules, including strict nutritional standards, and navigate student food allergies, ethnic traditions, and varying preferences — allRead more
SOTA I STUDENTS LEARN TEAMWORK SKILLS WHILE BUILDING BRIDGES SOTA I STUDENTS LEARN TEAMWORK SKILLS WHILE BUILDING BRIDGES A parade of students exit Hamilton Elementary School. One by one, the students file out, each carrying a board more than twice their height. The group makes their way to the front of the school, pile the wood, and huddle up. Discussion starts. The beginnings of a plan. Together, they are about to build aRead more
LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE POSITIVE EARTH DAY IMPACT LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE POSITIVE EARTH DAY IMPACT To educate the community on the harmful effects of tobacco and advocate for policies to improve the health of the community, students from Logan Middle School spent time cleaning up Copeland Park during Earth Week. The students collected and disposed of discarded cigarette butts and other tobacco litter as part of the ‘Butts Are LitterRead more
HAMILTON ART TEACHER GETS APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR RECOGNITION HAMILTON ART TEACHER GETS APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR RECOGNITION Hamilton art teacher, Bethany Nugent, has been selected to join the Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) Class of 2017. She’s now a member of a handpicked community of education innovators. As an ADE, Nugent will be an author, advisor, ambassador, and advocate of what’s possible when new technology is brought to teaching and learning. She’ll haveRead more
LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS UNITE TO HELP AREA HOMELESS LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS UNITE TO HELP AREA HOMELESS Logan Middle School is a global village. The school’s students and staff focus on four aspects of global education: investigating the world, recognizing perspectives, communicating ideas, and taking action. This year, the school’s Global Education Committee planned an early release day activity revolving around each of those topics. The Logan Middle School students voted onRead more
CENTRAL’S KOBE KING DONATES TO ADAPTED SPORTS LEAGUE CENTRAL’S KOBE KING DONATES TO ADAPTED SPORTS LEAGUE In its 32nd year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, recently announced Kobe King of La Crosse Central High School as its 2016-17 Gatorade Wisconsin Boys Basketball Player of the Year. As a Gatorade Player of the Year, King was able to select a national or local youth sports organizationRead more
CITY, COUNTY, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSE TO HOST CAREER FAIR CITY, COUNTY, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSE TO HOST CAREER FAIR Community members looking for a new career path will get a helping hand from three local groups. As part of their ongoing collaboration efforts, the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, and the School District of La Crosse will be hosting a career fair on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, from 2:30 to 6:00 P.M.Read more
LA CROSSE TEACHER, STUDENTS RECEIVE HERB KOHL FOUNDATION AWARDS LA CROSSE TEACHER, STUDENTS RECEIVE HERB KOHL FOUNDATION AWARDS The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship, Fellowship, and Leadership Program has announced recipients of the 2017 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students, teachers, and principals. Awards in the amount of $3,000 are being made to 100 teachers, 16 principals, and their schools, and $5,000 scholarships will be given to 207 graduatingRead more
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GIANT MAP GIVES STUDENTS BIRD’S-EYE VIEW NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GIANT MAP GIVES STUDENTS BIRD’S-EYE VIEW Students from Lincoln Middle School, SOTA II, and Coulee Montessori explored Africa in a big way this week with one of the world’s largest maps of the continent. The map measures 26 feet by 35 feet and is designed to ignite students interests in the diverse geography of Africa through an interactive experience with a giant map. The map was at Lincoln MiddleRead more
RENOWNED COMPOSER INSTRUCTS LOGAN HS AND LINCOLN MS STUDENTS RENOWNED COMPOSER INSTRUCTS LOGAN HS AND LINCOLN MS STUDENTS The La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra (LYSO) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2017. A special concert will be held on Sunday, March 19th at 2:00 p.m. at the Viterbo Fine Arts Center. Highlights of the concert include: ● The debut performance of a specially commissioned piece by Robert W. Smith ● Alumni from theRead more
KING AND KALE TALK EXPERIENCE, PERSEVERANCE WITH MIDDLE SCHOOLERS KING AND KALE TALK EXPERIENCE, PERSEVERANCE WITH MIDDLE SCHOOLERS As the Central High School boys basketball team prepared to make its run for the state title in Madison, two of its stars took time out from their busy school and practice schedules to talk with Longfellow Middle School students about what it takes to be successful in and out of the classroom. Kobe KingRead more
HAMILTON SERVES UP SUCCESS FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK HAMILTON SERVES UP SUCCESS FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. However, US Department of Agriculture data show that more students are starting their day with a nutritious breakfast in their school cafeterias. To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast,Hamilton Early
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NORTH WOODS READ-A-THON FUNDS LIBRARY IN NICARAGUA NORTH WOODS READ-A-THON FUNDS LIBRARY IN NICARAGUA In an effort to promote a variety of ways to enjoy books and to raise money for the school-wide service project, Nicaragua Compañeros, students at North Woods International celebrated the joys of reading with an all day Read-a-thon today. The event this week coincided with Read Across America, celebrating the birthday and legacy of Dr.Read more
LINCOLN MIDDLE RECEIVES SALAD BARS AND SPUDMOBILE VISIT LINCOLN MIDDLE RECEIVES SALAD BARS AND SPUDMOBILE VISIT More than 400 students got a great taste of healthy vegetables, including potatoes, at Lincoln Middle School today, after the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) provided a potato-friendly salad bar. WPVGA took their donation to the next level by providing a true Field to Fork program. Along with an appearance by the Wisconsin Spudmobile,Read more
EVENT ENCOURAGES STEM CAREERS FOR NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK EVENT ENCOURAGES STEM CAREERS FOR NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK Eighth-graders from the La Crosse Design Institute, Lincoln, Logan, and Longfellow Middle School learned about engineering and programming as they instructed a "robot" to make a jelly sandwich during a La Crosse Area Chapter of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) event hosted by Trane. Trane hosted events for the La CrosseRead more
PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Almost 50 students from the School District of La Crosse’s Health Science Academy (HSA) had the chance to participate in a series of field experiences at Western Technical College. The students had hands-on training during their program shadows in both Surgical Technology and Respiratory Therapy. “The HealthRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Students from Logan High School’s Adventure Physical Education and Specially Designed Physical Education groups came together for a day of outdoor adventures. The Adventure Physical Education group is a class designed for students who want to experience outdoor activities such as rock climbing, camping, kayaking, hiking, ropes courses, snowshoeing, and biking. This second annual fieldRead more
CENTRAL MOCK TRIAL TEAM GOING TO STATE COMPETITION CENTRAL MOCK TRIAL TEAM GOING TO STATE COMPETITION Central High School’s Mock Trial Team qualified for state semifinals at their regional championship this past weekend. On Saturday, February 11, the team earned first place with a record of four wins, zero losses at the La Crosse County Courthouse. The tournament hosted six teams:La Crosse Central High School, Reedsburg High School, Prairie du Chien High School, Melrose-MindoroRead more
STUDENTS MAKE HUNDREDS OF VALENTINES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS STUDENTS MAKE HUNDREDS OF VALENTINES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS Students throughout the School DIstrict of La Crosse used their creativity to make handmade Valentine’s Day cards for patients at Gundersen Health System and residents at area nursing homes. Students spent part of this week drawing, cutting, and gluing to make stacks of Valentines at the elementary, middle, and high schools to help thestaff from
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LA CROSSE STUDENTS WIN COUNTY TOBACCO FREE YOUTH BILLBOARD CONTEST LA CROSSE STUDENTS WIN COUNTY TOBACCO FREE YOUTH BILLBOARD CONTEST The La Crosse Area Health Initiative announced the winners of its Tobacco Free Youth billboard art contest. The theme for the contest focused on the environment and was: “No Butts About It: This Is Litter”. Barb Schultz, La Crosse Area Health Initiative member reported the poster contest was open to all middle and high schoolRead more
EMERSON KNITTING CLUB DEVELOPS PURPOSE FOR NEW PASSION EMERSON KNITTING CLUB DEVELOPS PURPOSE FOR NEW PASSION Wednesday afternoons are a special time for a group of Emerson Elementary students. The school day ends and dozens of students make their way to the school’s library. They find a comfortable spot, get settled, and start to unpack their bags. After a few minutes, there is yarn, yarn everywhere, in all different colors, wrappedRead more
LOCAL DONORS PROVIDE UNIQUE WINTER FUN FOR LA CROSSE STUDENTS LOCAL DONORS PROVIDE UNIQUE WINTER FUN FOR LA CROSSE STUDENTS Thanks to the financial support of Dahl Subaru and Live Well Winona, the Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) Nordic Rocks for Schools program will start in several La Crosse schools this winter. Longfellow Middle School and Summit Elementary School will join over 80 other schools across the Midwest currently participating in the program. “We’re veryRead more
COMMUNITY TALK: WINTER 2017 EDITION COMMUNITY TALK: WINTER 2017 EDITION The winter 2017 edition of Community Talk is out. In this issue, we’ll take you to Logan High School where students and community partners have started work on an exoskeleton project helping people doing repetitive work related jobs. We'll take you inside Longfellow Middle School where students are using science, technology, engineering, and math to discoverRead more
NORTHSIDE STUDENTS COME TOGETHER TO HELP CLASSMATES IN NEED NORTHSIDE STUDENTS COME TOGETHER TO HELP CLASSMATES IN NEED The stairwell at Northside Elementary School was piled high with boxes. Boxes stacked taller than the fifth-graders carrying them. One by one students take a box from their teacher, carry it down the hallway to the cafeteria, and separate the items into one of eleven piles on the lunch room tables. The boxes hold food. TheRead more
FORMER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ESTABLISHES NEW SCHOLARSHIP FORMER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ESTABLISHES NEW SCHOLARSHIP A Central High School senior will be the first recipient of a new scholarships fund. The Hansen Scholarship has been established at Central High School due to a donation from the Mark and Anne Hansen Foundation. The foundation will annually award up to $25,000 to a Central High School graduating senior of great promise andRead more
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GETS STUDENTS FIT USING TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GETS STUDENTS FIT USING TECHNOLOGY According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention only 29% percent of high school students participate in at least 60 minutes physical activity per day. In addition, the rate of physical activity declines as young people age. With the popularity of activity trackers growing, The School District of La Crosse along with Mayo ClinicRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HOST “TRUNK JUNK” DRIVER SAFETY EVENT LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HOST “TRUNK JUNK” DRIVER SAFETY EVENT Students from Logan High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club hosted a “Trunk Junk” event in the school’s parking lot Thursday after school. Along with partners Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and State Farm, the goal was to raise awareness about winter driving safety. The group engaged young drivers after school in opportunities to cleanRead more
$28,421 IN GRANTS SUPPORT INNOVATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS $28,421 IN GRANTS SUPPORT INNOVATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Support for teacher training, visiting artists, digital electronics equipment and much-needed classroom supplies for elementary teachers in the School District of La Crosse are among 19 grants totaling $28,421 announced today by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF). The 19 grants were chosen from among 33 applications totaling more than $66,000. Grants are selectedRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILDING EXOSKELETON LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILDING EXOSKELETON The Project Lead the Way Digital Electronics class at La Crosse Logan High School is partnering with Industrial Automation, Motion Industries, Inc., Schaeffler Group USA, Inc. and Trane of La Crosse to design and build a Repetitive Work Exo Arm. Exoskeletons contain rigid and resistant components that fulfill a set of functional roles including protection,Read more
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SET TO TRICK-OR-CAN ON HALLOWEEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SET TO TRICK-OR-CAN ON HALLOWEEN Students and staff from Central High School in the School District of La Crosse will be collecting non-perishable food items on the south side of La Crosse this Halloween during their annual Trick-or-Can event. Approximately 125 Central High School students and staff will participate in the event. The student groups taking part in the eventRead more
NORTH WOODS STUDENTS WORK TO BREAK A WORLD READING RECORD NORTH WOODS STUDENTS WORK TO BREAK A WORLD READING RECORD Over 400 elementary students and staff at North Woods International School participated in the 11th annual Jumpstart Read for the Record. North Woods International School children and adults gathered to read, learn, and laugh as they joined together for the world’s largest shared reading experience. Each year, Jumpstart selects one children’s book as the catalystRead more
NORTHSIDE CELEBRATES POSITIVE BEHAVIOR WITH “PJS AND PIES” NORTHSIDE CELEBRATES POSITIVE BEHAVIOR WITH “PJS AND PIES” Northside Elementary students each raced to collect 25 shooting star cards during the first months of the school year. The students have already collectively earned 2,500 star cards for positive behavior choices. To celebrate, students took part in "PJs and Pies for Positive Behavior." Star cards are used at Northside Elementary as an instant reward for childrenRead more
USING SCIENCE TO DISCOVER WHAT MAKES THE IDEAL SOCCER PLAYER USING SCIENCE TO DISCOVER WHAT MAKES THE IDEAL SOCCER PLAYER Students at the La Crosse Design Institute (LDI) in the School District of La Crosse explored, “What makes the ideal soccer player?” through an integrated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) project. After watching the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the students studied different skills that professional soccer players have. By inserting PocketLab device technology intoRead more
LA CROSSE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WALK TO SCHOOL DAY LA CROSSE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WALK TO SCHOOL DAY October is International Walk to School month and the La Crosse County Health Department’s Safe Routes to School program, along with local health safety advocates from the Safe Kids Coalition of the La Crosse Coulee Region, and other organizations teamed up on several activities and events at local schools. International Walk to School Day was established over a decadeRead more
HELPING STUDENTS UNDERSTAND YOUTH HUNGER ISSUES HELPING STUDENTS UNDERSTAND YOUTH HUNGER ISSUES October 3, is National Child Health Day. To mark the occasion, a group of local partners have created a children’s book, “I'm Hungry, I'm Hungry, I'm Hungry, Too.” The book tells the story of three children who suffer from hunger in different ways and describes the characters’ feelings about dealing with those hunger issues. TheRead more
SOUTHERN BLUFFS CELEBRATES ART WITH “CHOPPED JUNIOR” CHALLENGE SOUTHERN BLUFFS CELEBRATES ART WITH “CHOPPED JUNIOR” CHALLENGE Fourth-grade students at Southern Bluffs Elementary School benefited from artistic learning, innovative thinking, and creativity as they celebrated National Arts in Education Week with a recent unique project. Inspired by the television show "Chopped Junior", where contestants are given a mystery basket of ingredients and must turn them into a meal judged on creativity, presentation, andRead more
SPENCE ELEMENTARY TO RECEIVE NEW OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AND GARDEN SPENCE ELEMENTARY TO RECEIVE NEW OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AND GARDEN The Sprout For Kids Foundation presented a $2000 check to Spence Elementary School for the Spence GROW La Crosse school garden on behalf of Pearl Street Brewery and On Three Printing. GROW La Crosse will work alongside the school's PTO, families, staff, and community members to create an outdoor classroom and garden where children canexperience the
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NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES UNITY NORTH WOODS INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES UNITY The new school year has just begun and to celebrate students and staff at North Woods International gathered together to celebrate the school's theme, unity. The school day began with each student be presented with a small rock. The students could decorate it or keep it looking natural. Rocks were collected in each classroom andRead more
LINCOLN MS WINS NATIONAL LET’S MOVE! ACTIVE SCHOOLS AWARD LINCOLN MS WINS NATIONAL LET’S MOVE! ACTIVE SCHOOLS AWARD Let’s Move! Active Schools, part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative, has announced its 2016 National Award recipients. Lincoln Middle School in La Crosse was among the 544 U.S. schools, representing 41 states plus the District of Columbia, recognized for their outstanding efforts in creating an Active School environment. The Let’s Move! ActiveRead more
“GOOD NEIGHBORS” COMPLETE HINTGEN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT “GOOD NEIGHBORS” COMPLETE HINTGEN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT Hintgen Elementary School just received a makeover. Bimbo Bakeries, USA (BBU) donated a $5,000 gift to the school to support a beautification project improving the appearance of the exterior of the building. The project allowed for new landscaping at the front of the school and around the current flag pole area. “We feel that it helpsstudents
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GO RITEWAY SCHOOL BUSES ROLLOUT NEW EIGHT-LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM GO RITEWAY SCHOOL BUSES ROLLOUT NEW EIGHT-LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM GO Riteway school buses will begin using an eight-light warning system beginning August 16, 2016, thanks to a law that was passed earlier this year. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Section 108 added four additional red warning lights to school buses in 1968. Those added lamps are now amber in color and are located inboard ofthe
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ACCEPTS POSITION IN GLENDALE, WIS. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ACCEPTS POSITION IN GLENDALE, WIS. Central High School principal Jeff Fleig has accepted a position with the Glendale-River Hills School District. He will serve as the new principal of Glen Hills Middle School. “I cannot begin to tell you how proud I am of the work done to make Central High School a great place for all kids,” said Fleig.Read more
LA CROSSE STUDENTS PREPPING FOR PRODUCTION OF FAME! JR. LA CROSSE STUDENTS PREPPING FOR PRODUCTION OF FAME! JR. Students from the School District of La Crosse’s Summer School Theatre program are finishing rehearsals for their multi-day run of Fame! Jr. Fame! Jr. is based on the motion picture and long-running television series. The musical is part of the MTI Broadway Junior Collection®, MTI’s special collection of musicals for younger performers which includes “Jr.”Read more
LOGAN SPANISH STUDENTS CREATE HANDMADE BOOKS FOR GLOBAL CAUSE LOGAN SPANISH STUDENTS CREATE HANDMADE BOOKS FOR GLOBAL CAUSE Logan High School students donated the results of weeks of their hard work by giving handmade, Spanish language children’s story books to Gundersen Health System. The project was a partnership between the school’s Spanish V class and Gundersen’s Global Partners volunteer organization. The students each created a 28 page children’s storybook for students in rural schools inRead more
LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPLETE DRIVERLESS VEHICLE LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPLETE DRIVERLESS VEHICLE Students from La Crosse Logan High School demonstrated the Logan Ranger autonomous vehicle (AV) this week. The Project Lead The Way-Digital Electronics class at Logan collaborated with Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, to design and build the Logan Ranger AV this pastyear. The vehicle
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BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES SALVATION ARMY FOR PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES SALVATION ARMY FOR PARTNERSHIP The Board of Education for the School District of La Crosse recognized the Salvation Army of La Crosse for its partnership with the district. The recognition took place at the board’s meeting on Monday. “The Salvation Army of La Crosse works with the district to help our families in time of need,“ said Regina Siegel, DirectorRead more
COMMUNITY TALK SPRING 2016: INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, AND MORE COMMUNITY TALK SPRING 2016: INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, AND MORE The spring 2016 edition of Community Talk is out. In this issue you'll discover even more ways our students and staff are making a difference in our community. We'll take you to the district's first Innovation Showdown, tell you about exciting things going on in our schools around art, technology, and community leadership. We'll introduceRead more
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 94TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 94TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM La Crosse Central High School hosted its annual Memorial Day program today. The program was held in front of Central High School near the monument recognizing Central High School students who sacrificed their lives in service of our country. Central High School has hosted the annual program since the school’s opening in 1923. This was theschool’s 94th
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COULEE MONTESSORI ADOLESCENT OPENS VIRTUAL AMUSEMENT PARK COULEE MONTESSORI ADOLESCENT OPENS VIRTUAL AMUSEMENT PARK Students at the Coulee Montessori Adolescent Program (CMAP) unveiled their final creations during the opening of the class’ virtual amusement park. The virtual amusement park is a group project and a culmination of weeks of physics lessons covering topics like kinetic energy, gravity, and engineering. Students were assigned to groups that included sixth, seventh, andRead more
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