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    June 20, 2017
    Ellsworth School District honored employees who will retire this year at the recognition banquet Tuesday, May 30 at Ridgetop. They include: secretary Sue Andrews, teacher’s aide Kathy Schuh, vocal music teacher Pete Dulak, school district nurse Sharlene Kreye, early childhood speech therapist Erin Marcks, teacher’s aide Barb Punches and kindergarten teacher Maureen Hopkins. Not pictured: Harvey Dohrer, teacher’s aide Jeanne Foy and fourth grade teacher Mari Scobey.
    Retiring teachers reflect on their careers
    Ellsworth Community and Prescott school districts will say goodbye to several longtime employees this summer as they retire, taking on the world...
    News/educationJune 20, 2017 - 6:30am
    June 13, 2017
    Honor roll tops off the school year
    Spring Valley Middle-High School has released the names of its Quarter 4/Semester 2 honor roll students for the 2016-2017 school year. Semester 2 GPA - 4.0 Seniors: Grace Anderson, Tatum Huntress, Grace Larson, Alexandra Lee, Zachary Maier, Kaitlin McGrane and Kaitlyn Schreiber....
    News/educationJune 13, 2017 - 11:30am
    June 10, 2017
    Mrs. Steele gives a short talk about Ethan at Ave Maria Academy's eighth grade Mass. Photos courtesy of Ave Maria Academy
    Ave Maria Academy: Moving on from eighth grade
    Ave Maria Academy honored its eighth grade graduates with a special Mass Wednesday, May 24.
    News/educationJune 10, 2017 - 11:00am
    June 8, 2017
    Seventh grade honorees at the middle school academic celebration. Photo submitted by Sandra Madson
    Accolades abound at SV Middle-High School
    On May 11, students, parents and administration celebrated the academic achievements of students at Spring Valley Middle-High School. The students...
    News/educationJune 8, 2017 - 10:30am
    June 7, 2017
    Spring Valley High School honor students with honored teachers. The awards night was held May 17 at the school commons. Photo submitted by Sandra Madson
    Spring Valley High School senior awards presented
    On Wednesday, May 17, 175 people gathered at the Spring Valley High School Commons to recognize the accomplishments of the 54 students graduating...
    News/educationJune 7, 2017 - 1:00pm
    Kittleson nominated to Congress of Future Medical Leaders
    The last year or so haven't been easy for River Falls High School junior Mariah Kittleson and her family. The Kittlesons were homeless for about...
    News/educationJune 7, 2017 - 12:00pm
    June 6, 2017
    Starr Elementary principal Dan McGuire's resignation was approved at the school board's May 23 special session meeting. Jordan Willi / Rivertown Multimedia
    Spring Valley hires new elementary school principal
    In just three short years, Starr Elementary principal Dan McGuire has created a strong bond with his students, staff and the families of Starr....
    News/educationJune 6, 2017 - 11:58am
    June 4, 2017
    Tyon Burch lets out an excited yell as he walks across stage at the River Falls High School graduation at 1 p.m. June 4. Matthew Lambert / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    'To infinity and beyond': River Falls Class of 2017 reaches for the stars
    RIVER FALLS—River Falls Class of 2017 celebrated its commencement ceremony Sunday, June 4 in the high school gymnasium. Class motto: "To...
    News/educationJune 4, 2017 - 4:42pm
    June 2, 2017
    April Students of the Month at Ellsworth High School are, front row (from left to right): Sophie Korman, Rylee Meyer and Peyton Catron. Back row: Trey Skulski, Cameron Koplin and Ethan Hugare. Missing is Taylor Stern. Photo by Julie Graber
    EHS students, teacher awarded for April
    Each month, Ellsworth High School staff nominates students they feel are worthy of Student of the Month accolades. The following students were...
    News/educationJune 2, 2017 - 10:00am
    June 1, 2017
    Third through fifth grade second-place winner, Ruby Bernick (left), first-place winner, Sydney Herr (middle), and third-place winner, Liam Flannigan. Photo submitted by Timothy Burke
    Allina Health Prescott Clinic art contest winners announced
    What does good health look like to you? That was the question put to Prescott's Malone Elementary School students in an art contest sponsored...
    News/educationJune 1, 2017 - 2:00pm
    May 31, 2017
    Photo submitted by Karen Fesenmaier
    Middle-schoolers explore hobbies
    Spring Valley Middle School participated in their second annual "Hobby Day" May 18. Students selected a hobby that they would be interested in...
    News/educationMay 31, 2017 - 2:30pm
    Valedictorian Tatum Huntress gives her address during the Spring Valley High Graduation on Saturday, May 27. Huntress was one of three valedictorians this year. Rebecca Mariscal / Rivertown Multimedia
    Spring Valley High graduates Class of 2017
    With a total of 54 graduates, Spring Valley High School hosted its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 29. The school had a three-way tie...
    News/educationMay 31, 2017 - 11:00am
    May 30, 2017
    Prescott High School graduates toss their caps in the air after being officially proclaimed graduates Saturday evening, May 27. The class of 2017 motto was “Finished, yet just begun.” Looking back on good memories, and looking forward to the future were themes of speeches given by Principal David Vortherms, Valedictorians Kaylee Backes and Dillon Kimmen, and Superintendent Rick Spicuzza. Gretta Stark / RiverTown Multimedia.
    PHOTOS: Caps fly at Cardinals commencement
    PRESCOTT—Prescott High School's Class of 2017 let their caps fly after commencement exercises Saturday, May 27. The class motto was "Finished,...
    News/educationMay 30, 2017 - 5:00pm
    May 25, 2017
    Marissa Schumaker (left) and Keslyn McKahan received the Hillcrest Scholarship from Lisa Bench Sunday, May 21 at Ellsworth High School. Sarah Young / RiverTown Multimedia
    Ellsworth High School Awards Night 2017
    Congratulations to the Ellsworth High School Class of 2017! Valedictorian: Emily Murphy Salutatorian: Caleb Conway Highest Honors: Emily Murphy,...
    News/educationMay 25, 2017 - 8:00am
    The Nelson family, Glen (center) with his sons Collin (left) and Trevor (right) have endured after he was nearly killed in a motorcycle accident in 2012. Dave Newman / RiverTown Multimedia
    Nelson brothers: Through tragedy they have triumphed
    Most people know the Nelson brothers, Trevor and Collin, as standout athletes and students at St. Croix Central High School. In becoming the...
    News/educationMay 25, 2017 - 5:00am
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