2013 Summer Safety Camp

Your children entering third or fourth grade can attend a free saftey camp sponsored by Jackson County Public Health, Black River Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls School District, Boys & Girls Club, Atlas Resin Proppants, D&S Manufacturing, BRF EMS and the Ho-Chunk Nation. See the flyer.

WIAA Physicals

The Krohn Clinic will again offer discounted WIAA physicals on the dates listed below. These exams will be done at the Krohn Clinic.  Please contact the Krohn Clinic at 715-284-1900 for more information.  Dates available are May 30, 2013 at 1:45 PM, Dr. Johnson; June 16, 2013 at 1 PM,  Dr. Rogers; August 21, 2013 at 1 PM, Dr. Johnson.

Board Position on School Funding Issue

On April 2, members of the school board signed a letter addressed to Governor Walker and the Education and Joint Finance Committees regarding the governor's budget proposal. The entire letter can be read here.

DPI and Public Service Commission Partner to Help Improve High Speed Internet Connectivity

Technology is needed now more than ever in our schools and classrooms.  The recommendations in the Wisconsin Digital Learning Plan support changes in teaching and learning that recognize the need for learning to occur 24/7, allow students to pursue personal pathways to college and career, and  take advantage of efficiencies achieved through digital curriculum.  However, many schools are not able to take advantage of these opportunities affordably due to inadequate bandwidth.  Further, not all students have the same equitable opportunities for learning because they may lack access to the Internet at home. Read more.

Summer School Registration Open

Summer School Explorations in Black River Falls is an excellent opportunity for K-5 students to explore a new theme each week.  More importantly though, it is a chance for students to strengthen their reading, writing, math, social studies and science skills while having fun.  Our two academies this year will be Around the World in Five Days and Pirate-ology.  Summer school will be two weeks; July 15-19 and August 5-9 and will run from 7:30-12:15.  For more information contact Dan Nortman at Gebhardt Elementary. Flyer | Registration Form

Swimming lesson signup open now

Lessons are FREE for K-12 students of the Black River Falls School District. All swimming lessons will be held at the Lunda Center Pool. There are two ways to register. Read more here.

Delays and closures lead to loss of early dismissal March 28 and June 7

Hello School District of Black River Falls Community,

As you are well aware, the winter of 2013 has proved difficult for scheduling and planning!  The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction mandates the number of days, as well as the number of instructional minutes that students are in school each year.  We have currently had four snow days in the district. Two of them were already built into the school calendar, so we will now have school on Monday, April 29 and Friday, May 24.  We have currently had two snow days called that are not built into the school calendar.  Read more.

Accepting Enrollment for 4K and Kindergarten

Beginning February 4th the School District of Black River Falls will be accepting registration forms for the 2013-2014 four-year-old kindergarten and kindergarten programs.

Any child who is 4 years old on or before September 1, 2013 and lives in the Black River Falls School District attendance area is eligible for the 4K program. Our 4K program is either 4 days a week for 2.5 hours, or a 2 day a week full day program. Our 4K program is housed at several locations within the district. The 4K program is free to any eligible child. See more about the program here.

Weekly Update
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 4:18pm

The School District of Black River Falls is committed to creating a learner-responsive environment that ensures educational excellence and life-long learning.

Exciting News! from Connie Seiber

The Nutrition Department was randomly selected for a validation review on the new regulations that were put in place in July of 2012 from the USDA. The Department of Public Instruction was scheduled to review the program from Monday, May 20 through Wednesday, May 22; however, the review turned out to be completed a day and half early.  According to the consultants, “Since you are so organized and have everything in order, we will be leaving early.”  During the exit interview, the Child Nutrition Program Consultants commented on how well trained the nutrition department is, spoke on how impressed they were with the students’ knowledge of the new regulations, and stated it was one of the best reviews they have seen.  Their final words of recommendation included: “You need to find a way to showcase the great things you are doing here. Toot your horn.” 

A Reminder

There is no school on Monday, May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday; the District Office will be closed. 

Forrest Street News from Mike Lichucki

Special thanks to Sarah Larkin. We have had a number of staffing issues down in EC/4K and she has done whatever it takes for the school, students, and families. We are extremely fortunate to have her. Many thanks to Sarah for everything she does!

Here is a link to the kindergarten field trip that was presented on WEAU:

http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/Students-get-veducation-at-local-produce-farm-208805721.html

Last Monday was our volunteer recognition ceremony. Thanks to Kalen Leque and Karen Haaglund for their organization.

The first grade was touring the public library this past week to find out more about summer reading programs. 

Early Childhood and 4K had a fun day at the park this week.

Middle School News from Dave Roou

Students in Mike Downie’s and Allison Boerger’s social studies classes showcased Middle Ages projects this week.  Students were given five project choices.  While castle construction seems to be a popular choice, students also constructed dioramas, dressed in medieval costumes, created invention booklets, and wrote papers on Middle Ages personalities.  What a creative group of students! 

Mike Shepard's 8th grade social studies classes presented their annual "Decades Fair" on Thursday.  Each group researched a decade's politics, sports, economy, and other items and then presented their findings on tri-fold boards set up in the commons.  Students could also dress the part in order to add authenticity to their projects.  Great job, Mike, and students on this hands-on project! 

High School News from Tom Chambers

Nineteen Tiger Track and Field team members qualified to compete in the WIAA Division 2 Sectional Meet in Boscobel on Thursday night, including 10 individual qualifiers and 4 relay teams.  Congratulations to Miranda Jessie who took first place in the triple jump to advance to the State Meet at UW-LaCrosse on May 31 and June 1.  She will be joined by Jacob Gerzsik who took 4th place in the 100 meter dash to advance. 

Congrats to Matt LaFaunge as he advanced to the Sectional round of golf at the Turtleback golf course next Wednesday. 

Girls softball lost in their Regional Semi-Final game to West Salem 1-2 on Tuesday of this week to end their season. 

The Baseball team played a great game this afternoon against Bloomer in the first round of baseball playoffs and came away with a 4-1 win. They will be in second round action next Tuesday.

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