Stay connected with our school like never before!
With our SDBRF app, parents can:

✔️ Communicate directly with teachers
✔️ Get important school updates instantly
✔️ Stay on top of events, news, and more

Check out this short video to learn how it works: https://youtu.be/res172H4lZ0?feature=shared

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#StayConnected
4 days ago, Julie Tiedens
SDBRF APP: Stay connected with teachers & school news—anytime, anywhere!
Please welcome Kara Anderson, who will be working in the Alec Room at the middle school! With 1.5 years of experience, Kara is excited to continue building connections with students. She enjoys Mt. Dew, is a big fan of ‘80s and ‘90s music, and fondly remembers kickball at recess. Kara shared that one of her joys is getting videos of her granddaughter, which always brightens her day.

We’re so excited for the positive impact Kara will bring to BRF! 🧡
#TiGRRpride #WelcomeNewTigers
18 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a woman.
Welcome to the School District of Black River Falls, Emily Herman! Emily joins Forrest Street Elementary as a first grade teacher and is brand new to teaching. She’s looking forward to helping her students reach their full potential and making a positive impact in their lives. Emily is excited to be living near Lake Wazee and has a special talent—she competed in springboard diving during college! 🏊‍♀️ Her favorite treat is fries, and nothing brightens her day like a warm hug. We’re excited to have Emily’s energy and enthusiasm in our schools—let’s make her feel at home!
#TiGRRpride #WelcomeToBRF
18 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a woman.
We’re excited to welcome Kathy Jones to Forrest Street Elementary, where she will be a 4K teacher! With 22 years of experience, Kathy brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for inspiring our youngest learners. She enjoys Italian food, quilting, and spending time with her family—especially when her daughter is smiling with pride in her accomplishments. During recess as a child, Kathy loved the swings most of all.

We’re grateful for the energy and expertise Kathy brings to BRF! 🐅
#TiGRRpride #WelcomeNewTigers
19 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Woman smiling at camera.
Welcome to the School District of Black River Falls, Sam Figlmiller!
Sam joins Black River Falls High School as a biology teacher with four years of teaching experience. He’s most looking forward to building relationships with students and seeing them grow over time. Sam loves a good steak dinner and has a unique skill—he can eliminate flies with about 80% accuracy! 🪰 His alone time listening to music always recharges him for the classroom. Let’s give Sam a warm Tiger welcome!
#TiGRRpride #WelcomeToBRF
19 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a man.
Say hello to Grace Hefel, our new 4th-grade teacher at Red Creek Elementary! This will be Grace’s very first year teaching, and she is eager to bring her passion and creativity into the classroom. She enjoys singing, loves Chick-fil-A, and fondly remembers playing capture the flag during recess. Grace is excited to help her students grow while making learning a fun experience.

Welcome to BRF, Grace—we’re thrilled to have you on our team! 🧡🖤
#TiGRRpride #WelcomeNewTigers
20 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a woman.
Welcome to the School District of Black River Falls, Stacy Stair!
Stacy joins Black River Falls High School as a special education teacher after five years as a para. She’s most excited to meet new people and start building meaningful connections in the BRF community. While she admits her singing voice might be best kept in the car, Stacy isn’t afraid to sing her heart out! 🎶 She’s also a true Disney pro—knowing her way around all the Disney parks like the back of her hand. With coffee in hand and a passion for helping students succeed, she’s ready to make a difference. Let’s give Stacy a warm Tiger welcome!
#TiGRRpride #WelcomeToBRF
20 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a woman.
Let’s give a warm welcome to Cassidy Bue, who is starting her first year as a special education paraprofessional at Red Creek Elementary! Cassidy loves pizza and remembers swinging as her favorite activity at recess. She’s excited to work with students and be part of the supportive Red Creek community. Her energy and kindness will be a wonderful addition to our schools.

We’re so glad you’re here, Cassidy! 🐅
#TiGRRpride #WelcomeNewTigers
21 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a woman.
Welcome to the School District of Black River Falls, Will Reiche!
Will joins Black River Falls Middle School as a school counselor in his first year in the role and third year in education overall. He’s eager to work in a rural setting with a strong Ho-Chunk community presence. Will enjoys Revolution Coffee in BRF and has a quirky skill—he can perform exactly three card magic tricks. 📇 He loves seeing pictures of his niece or sipping coffee while reading. Let’s make Will feel at home here in BRF!
#TiGRRpride #WelcomeToBRF
21 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a man.
Please welcome Helena Ortiz, who is joining the High School as a Paraprofessional! Helena is excited to be working with a variety of students, helping their minds grow, and getting to know their unique interests. She loves philly cheese and grilled cheese sandwiches 🥪, and enjoys taking her children to the All Abilities Park near the Lunda Center. Fun fact: Helena has a beautiful singing voice—she grew up singing in her church choir and loved sharing songs with children at her former daycare. At the end of the day, her favorite moments are always spent with her two boys, who make everything brighter.

We’re thrilled to have you on our team, Helena! 🧡🖤
#TiGRRpride #WelcomeNewTigers
22 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a woman.
Welcome to the School District of Black River Falls, Carisa Figlmiller! Carisa joins Black River Falls High School and Middle School as an Agriscience Teacher & FFA Adviser in her third year of teaching. She’s excited to continue building relationships with students and community members to grow the agriculture program and offer amazing opportunities. Carisa is a master seamstress who can sew anything beautifully and is known for always being prepared with her “mom bag” of essentials. She loves chocolate-covered almonds and can’t wait to explore Lunda Park more. Her joy in seeing people smile—especially while enjoying agriculture—makes her a perfect fit for our schools.
#TiGRRpride #WelcomeToBRF
22 days ago, Julie Tiedens
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Now Hiring Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers! No CDL? No Problem! We provide free training.

🚌 $24.21 per hour starting pay
🚌 Part-time hours
🚌 $500.00 signing bonus

The School District of Black River Falls is seeking caring, trust-worthy individuals with a good driving record to fill School Bus Driver and Substitute Bus Driver positions. This is an excellent income opportunity for individuals who would like to work part-time hours in the mornings and/or afternoons. No experience is required as free training will be provided to qualified applicants. The School District of Black River Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Kristi Pronschinske, Transportation Supervisor, in person at N6657 County Road A, or by phone at 715-670-0181, or Marti Herzberg at 715-284-4357 ext. 1002. Applications can be picked up at the District Office at 301 N. 4th Street or apply online under support staff at https:// wecan.waspa.org/.
24 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Hiring! Bus drivers and substitute drivers can earn a $500 signing bonus.

Bridging Brighter Smiles: Welcome Back!
Enroll now to get those smiles bright for the new school year!

New services!
⭐ Dental X-rays
⭐ Teledentistry

Plus
⭐ Cleanings
⭐ Oral Screenings
⭐ Sealants
⭐ Silver diamine fluoride
⭐ Sealant retention checks
⭐ Oral health education
⭐ Referral assistance

BadgerCare / Forward Health Accepted - No cost for services!
Visits are held during the day, throughout the school year.
All students 3k-12th grade are encouraged to enroll

Enroll online
Enrollment.bbsmiles.org

*We do not bill/accept other private dental insurance Funds made available through your FSA/HSA account may be utilized as form of payment, please check with your carrier for specific terms and conditions.

For questions call 262-896-9891 or visit www.bridgingbrightersmiles.org

This organization, program or activity is not affiliated with the School District of Black River Falls nor is it a school-sponsored activity.

Bridging Brighter Smiles ¡Bienvenido de nuevo! ¡INSCRÍBETE AHORA PARA tener sonrisas brillantes para el nuevo año escolar!

¡¡¡Nuevos SERVICIOS!!
⭐ Radiografías dentales teleodontología

Aceptamos Badgercare / Forward health*
¡Sin costo por servicios!
Las visitas se realizan durante el día, durante todo el año escolar.
¡Se anima a TODOS los estudiantes desde 3k hasta 12mo grado a inscribirse!
¡Inscríbete en línea!
Enrollment.BBSMILES.ORG
*No facturamos ni aceptamos otros seguros dentales privados.
Los fondos disponibles a través de su cuenta FSA/HSA se pueden utilizar como forma de pago; consulte con su proveedor para conocer los términos y condiciones específicos.
Si tiene preguntas, llame al 262-896-9891 o visite www.bridgingbrightersmiles.org

24 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Child holding thumb up while on a dentist chair.
The Marching Tigers have been busy practicing new music and routines for the upcoming marching season! Their first performance of 2025-2026 will be at the August 22 football game against Sparta!

The band also has an apparel store again this year! Show your Marching Tigers pride with a variety of items! Orders need to be placed by Wednesday, August 27.

https://cvsports.chipply.com/brfband25/store.aspx?action=viewall
24 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Band practicing on football field.
A big welcome to Stina Jansen, a new special education teacher at the High School! She is excited to be part of a larger team of teachers and to service a more diverse student group. A surprising fact about her is that she holds a CDL for bus driving and has previously worked as a full-time bus driver. Help us welcome her to the Black River Falls community! #TiGRRpride #WelcomeToBRF
24 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a woman.
Welcome Peter Riley, our new Alternative Ed-Phoenix Program teacher at the high school! With 23 years of experience, he is looking forward to learning about the community's culture. He also loves to play card games. We are so glad to have him with us! #TiGRRpride #WelcomeToOurDistrict

25 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a man.

Please join us in welcoming Cheyenne Iverson to the School District of Black River Falls! Cheyenne will be teaching 5th grade at Red Creek Elementary, bringing four years of teaching experience with her. She says her favorite meals are anything her mom makes, especially chicken pot pie, and she loves iced lattes with caramel. What makes her day even brighter is spending time with her nephews! We are so excited for the energy and care she’ll bring to her students this year. Welcome back to BRF, Cheyenne!

#TiGRRpride #WelcomeNewTeachers

26 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a woman.
A huge shout-out to Leslie Wall, our new 5th-grade teacher at Red Creek! With 18 years of experience, she is passionate about teaching and is looking forward to making a positive impact. She is a talented singer, and a hug from her kids always makes her day better. Let's make her feel right at home! #TiGRRpride #WelcomeToOurDistrict
26 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a woman.
We'd like to extend a warm welcome to Lori Morphey, our new school psychologist at the high school and Forrest Street Elementary! With 26 years of experience, she is a valuable addition to our team. Her favorite comfort food is peanut butter, and she loves a friendly note to make her day better. Welcome to the #TiGRRpride family! #CommunityWelcome
27 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a woman.
We are so happy to welcome Katelyn Millis, a special education teacher at the high school! This is her 14th year in education, and she's looking forward to getting more involved and getting to know the community. If she could instantly master a new skill, it would be to improve her golf game or learn to sing. Join us in welcoming her to the #TiGRRpride family! #CommunityWelcome
27 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Portrait of a woman.