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Riverside Elementary in Ringle closed due to tornado damage
8+ hour ago (228+ words) WAUSAU, Wis. " Riverside Elementary students will not have school Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21 as staff prepare temporary learning spaces following damage from the EF-3 tornado that tore through Ringle last Friday. The D. C. Everest Area School District is working with…...
Medford to host Wisconsin State Tournament for Science Olympiad
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (338+ words) MEDFORD, Wis. (WAOW) - The state tournament for Science Olympiad is coming to Medford this weekend, marking the first time the event has ever been hosted at a high school. For Medford students, the science Olympiad state tournament is more than…...
Act 222 expands graduation rights for Indigenous students across Wisconsin
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (346+ words) WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) - A new state law is giving Native American students more than just the right to wear traditional regalia at graduation " it's giving them the opportunity to proudly represent their identity and culture on a bigger stage." Tribal…...
Rhinelander educator recognized statewide for expanding hands-on learning at school forest
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (215+ words) RHINELANDER, Wis. (WAOW) " School Forest Manager Mike Cheslock has been recognized with a Wisconsin School Forest Award by the LEAF Program for his work with the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom, Rhinelander's primary school forest. Under his leadership, the CAVOC program…...
Local schools to have vote on operational referendums | News | waow. com
1+ week, 6+ day ago (324+ words) Voting day is Tuesday, April 7th ROSHOLT, Wis. (WAOW) - Rosholt and Iola Scandinavia are both proposing operational referendums to voters in tomorrow's election. Rosholt is already under an operational referendum, and now seeks another to keep their doors open." "Our current…...
Maple Grove Charter School to receive 2026 Stewardship and Sustainability Award
1+ week, 3+ day ago (275+ words) ATHENS, Wis. (WAOW) " Maple Grove Charter School in the School District of Athens will receive the 2026 Stewardship and Sustainability Award, one of two schools honored statewide for their commitment to sustainability and healthy learning environments. The school integrates sustainability into…...
Local organizations host free prom dresses and formal wear event
1+ week, 2+ day ago (467+ words) WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) - Prom season is here, and so is the hunt for the perfect outfit, which can sometimes be a wallet drainer for some families and teens. But local organizations right here in North Central Wisconsin are working hard…...
Wausau School District libraries receive $631, 407 from annual Common School Fund
1+ week, 3+ day ago (278+ words) WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) " The Wausau School District received a $631, 000 check aimed at strengthening resources within its libraries. Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski stopped by for the presentation and an activity with students. "This month is National Public School Library Month,…...
Wausau's Grant Elementary School sold to house Head Start Preschool, autism therapy center
1+ week, 4+ day ago (334+ words) WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) - We're learning new details about the future of the old Grant Elementary School in Wausau. Rolly Lokre acquired the Grant Elementary School property from the Wausau School District on Monday, March 30. According to a news release, in…...
Butternut School District referendum passes on third try by 1 vote
1+ week, 4+ day ago (129+ words) BUTTERNUT, Wis. (WAOW) - The Butternut School District's referendum passed by just one vote last night." This will be the third time the district has tried to pass the referendum." "It was exciting. You know it was nerve wreaking," says Carolyn…...