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Career Day at Florence County High School
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (294+ words) FLORENCE, Wis. " Florence County High School hosted a Career Day for students Jan. 14, featuring numerous community professionals. Students had the opportunity to hear about educational requirements, experience, market trends, and advice from local professionals. The Florence County Health Department and…...
Donald W. Antonetti Memorial Scholarship created at IMHS
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (322+ words) IRON MOUNTAIN " A new scholarship has been established at Iron Mountain High School in memory of Donald Antonetti, a lifelong educator, coach and mentor whose dedication to students and the Iron Mountain community left a lasting impact on generations of…...
New Norway program stresses positive behaviors
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (792+ words) NORWAY " Norway-Vulcan Area Schools is calling on students to be "Uknighted and Present." The 30-day challenge is designed to increase positive learning behaviors by focusing on attendance, punctuality, academics and behavior. "It takes a minimum of 21 days to form a…...
Schools cancel Friday classes throughout region
1+ week, 6+ day ago (133+ words) IRON MOUNTAIN " All schools in Dickinson and Iron counties " as well as North Central in Menominee County and the Wisconsin school districts of Niagara, Florence, Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine and Goodman-Armstrong Creek " will be closed Friday, most due to the extreme cold. A…...
New federal law returns whole milk to school lunches
2+ week, 5+ day ago (291+ words) Whole milk is heading back to school cafeterias across the country after President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday overturning Obama-era limits on higher-fat milk options. Nondairy drinks such as fortified soy milk may also be on the menu in…...
Grant awarded to elementary running program
2+ week, 6+ day ago (144+ words) NIAGARA, Wis. " The Dickinson Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $500 Community Impact Grant to Niagara Elementary School for Badger Run Club, their elementary running program. This was made possible with a match funded by the Pasahow Family Fund. The goal…...
Wisconsin bill would require 60 minutes of recess in K-6 schools
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (799+ words) Students swing during recess at Langlade County's Pleasant View Elementary School in June 2019. (Rob Mentzer/Wisconsin Public Radio) A recently introduced state bill would require kindergarten through sixth-grade students in Wisconsin to get at least 60 minutes of recess every day....
Golden K awards two scholarships to Bay College students
3+ week, 4+ day ago (680+ words) KINGSFORD " A flurry of events and holiday doings had 2025 go out in a whirl. Ushering year 2026, snowfall facilitated a full swing of winter activities. Bring on the snowmobiles, as trails are groomed to perfection. Wax up those skies to enjoy…...
Michigan teachers weaving Jan. 6 lessons into history classes
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (582+ words) Ask any history teacher in Michigan how their lessons could be better and they will tell you that they need to incorporate more current events into the curriculum, East Kentwood High School history teacher Matt Vreisman insists. State standards require…...
Bay sets event today to discuss enrollment options
4+ week, 2+ day ago (309+ words) ESCANABA " Bay College will have a one-day event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time today for potential, new and returning students, as well as those still considering their educational options, to learn more about what the community college has to offer and…...