The Cross Country program held its awards night on Monday to close its 2024 season. All runners and their families, grades 6-12, were invited. Congratulations to the following varsity athletes who received special honors this year:
Most Valuable Runners based on their performances and selection by the coaches: Seniors Lily Miller and Garrett Tande.
Captain Awards based on their leadership throughout the season: Seniors Garrett Tande, Connor Carlson, and Lily Miller.
This was the 52nd year of Cross Country at BRFHS. Coaches Markee and Rykken would like to thank the middle school coaches Mike Shepard and Eli Youngthunder, along with all the runners and their parents, for a rewarding season!
The Falls History Project has been going strong since 2000 with the goal of exploring the history of our community. Our 2024-25 project focuses on the Hochungra School that operated from 1934 to 1963 at the Ho-Chunk Mission, seven miles east of Black River Falls. Spurred by the criticisms of the boarding schools voiced in the 1928 Meriam Report and the subsequent passage of the Johnson-O’Malley Act of 1934, the Hochungra School offered a unique experiment in our region of Wisconsin. Our senior intern, Karolann Mann, will be interviewing Ho-Chunk tribal members who attended the school as part of our research. In addition, we will explore the role of teacher Emma Olson during her twenty-nine years at the school. We invite any Ho-Chunk elders that attended the Hochungra School to share their stories with us. If interested, contact Eli Youngthunder at the high school. We will publish our final paper on our website toward the end of May. You may check out all twenty-one of our projects at fallshistoryproject.com
Attention Wrestling Families and Fans! We’re excited to announce that the official team apparel order is now live! Show your support and team spirit by grabbing the latest gear for the season.
🗓️ Order Deadline: November 19th
🛒 Shop Here: https://sportsworld.chipply.com/BRFWRE24/
Don't miss out on this chance to represent our wrestling team with pride! Let's make this season unforgettable—get your orders in today! 💪🤼♂️ #TeamApparel
Greetings from Second Grade! We have been busy learning about contractions; Mrs. Tande's class performed contraction surgery! We have also been working on our wellness challenge by doing different physical activities in the classroom. Some students are in Lunch Bunch with Mr. Jahr and had their special lunch this week.
We're thrilled to share the incredible performances of our swimmers at sectionals, where we placed 9th out of 14 teams. Our athletes gave it everything they had, with personal records, podium finishes, and team records that will go down in the books!
Special Highlights
🧡 Hannah Tubbs took the crown as Sectional Champion in both the 50 and 100 Free, breaking her own team records for both events and qualifying for STATE in both!
🧡 Our 400 Free Relay (Lucy Miller, Greta Bakken, Lily Miller, and Hannah Tubbs) shaved off almost 6 seconds from their seed time, podiumed at sectionals, and smashed a team record that had held since 2017!
🧡 Our 200 Free Relay (Ariana Cernohous, Lizzie Stevens, Annika Cernohous, and Lucy Miller) dropped almost 5 seconds.
🧡 Annika Cernohous hit PRs in her 200 Free and 100 Free!
🧡 Lizzie Stevens PRed in her 200 IM and 500 Free.
🧡 Greta Bakken set new PRs in her 100 Backstroke and 100 Fly.
Six Seniors Shine in Their Final Meet
🧡 Laryssa Peters PRed in the 50 Free.
🧡 Lily Miller reached her long-time goal of a 1:09 in the 100 Fly, dropping 2 seconds and setting a new PR in her 500 Free to place 8th overall.
🧡 Karolann Mann closed out her high school career with incredible improvement, dropping 36 seconds in the 100 Back and 45 seconds in the 100 Fly over the past two seasons.
🧡 Lucy Miller set a new PR in her 100 Free and had a season-best in the 50 Free.
🧡 Ariana Cernohous hit a season-best in the 100 Breaststroke.
🧡 J'Amy Mercer capped her meet with a PR in the 100 Free, winning her heat, and a season-best in the 100 Breaststroke.
Congratulations to all our swimmers for an unforgettable sectional meet! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and passion. We couldn't be prouder! 🧡 #TiGRRpride
Red Creek's Nutrition Team is eager to announce their new farm-to-table initiative! Thanks to the support of the Red Creek Elementary staff and the Dairy Council, they've adopted a calf from Schleis Farm in Kewaunee, Wisconsin. Meet Galaxy Oreo Milkshake!
On November 5, students voted to name their calf, and Mrs. Dagget's class won the honor. Congrats to the winners—enjoy your pizza party! Ms. Marecek's class took second place and Mrs. Boerger's claimed third. 🍕
To celebrate, the school nutrition team hosted a Farm-to-School Lunch on November 8 with delicious, locally sourced foods:
🍖 Pulled Pork from Falls Meat
🥖 Buns from Pan-O-Gold
🌱 Spring Greens from Medford
🍎 Apples from Eckers Orchard
🍝 Pasta Salad from Mrs. Gerry's
🧀 Tortilla Chips & Cheese Sauce from Land O'Lakes
🍪 Specialty Cookies from The Cookie Porch
Our Adopt a Cow Program connects students with dairy farming through updates, virtual tours, and Dairy Council lessons. We're excited to make Red Creek a leader in nutrition education!
#tiGRRpride #farm2school #chefannfoundation #snawi
🎉 Celebrating Our Volleyball Team! 🎉
As the season officially ends, we want to take a moment to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the Black River Falls Tigers volleyball team. With an overall record of 8-21 and a conference record of 2-10, the Tigers showed resilience and spirit throughout the season.
At their end-of-season banquet, the team recognized several players for their outstanding efforts and talents:
Coulee Conference Honorable Mentions:
🏐 Isabella Falcon
🏐 Olivia Larkin
Team Awards, as voted on by coaches and players:
C Team:
🏐Most Improved: Jernie Jones
🏐Leadership Award: McKinzie Rose
JV:
🏐Most Improved: Morgan Berg
🏐Leadership Award: Sam Berra
🏐MVP: Alyssa Tubbs
Varsity:
🏐Most Improved: Hannah Falcon
🏐Leadership Award: Cherelle Gunderson
🏐Best Teammate: Lauren Beck
🏐Best Offense: Isabella Falcon
🏐 Best Defense: Amelia Moses
🏐MVP: Kenley Brown and Olivia Larkin
A big thank you to all the players, coaches, and supporters who made this season memorable. We are proud of each and every one of you! 🧡🖤 #TigersVolleyball #TiGRRpride #SeasonRecap
On Saturday, November 2, seven talented Black River Falls High School students had the incredible opportunity to participate in the UW-Eau Claire Honors Band!
These dedicated musicians were part of four different ensembles and spent the day immersed in music. They rehearsed tirelessly, enjoyed an inspiring concert by two UWEC bands, attended an enlightening masterclass with UWEC faculty, and participated in a sectional led by UWEC students.
The day culminated in an outstanding concert at the Pablo Center, where our students showcased their hard work and talent. Congratulations to our BRFHS participants: Alicia Betancurt, Jaide Charles, Zach Dobson, Casso Eagen, Keanau Goldsmith, Garrett Tande, and Grace Tande. You all made us so proud!
Let's celebrate their dedication and passion for music with some shares and likes! #TiGRRpride #MusicMatters
The Black River Falls/Blair-Taylor/Alma Center-Lincoln Girls Swim Team is making waves as they head to the WIAA Girls Division 2 Sectional at Menomonie High School this Saturday, November 9th! The competition starts at 1:00 pm, and our skillful swimmers are ready to give it their all.
Here's the scoop: every swimmer who ranks first at each of the four sectionals, along with the next top 12 fastest times, will advance to the State competition. Let's cheer on our team as they dive into this exciting challenge!
Here is the WIAA link to the swimming heat sheets: https://www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/Sports/SwimmingDiving/Menomonie2.htm?ver=POSIaZ8JWGpDDIbXd0lTDA%3d%3d
Here is a link to the WIAA Swimming Tournament information: https://www.wiaawi.org/Sports/Fall/Girls-Swim-Dive/Tournament
Watch the live stream here: http://www.youtube.com/@MenomonieMustangsTV (And, remember--if you see a link posted in the comments below, it's spam. Don't click it!)
Show your support and join us in wishing them the best of luck! 🧡🖤#GoTeam #SwimStrong #RoadToState
Middle Schoolers! Order your yearbook today! Follow the link below to order yours. Don't miss out! https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks?utm_source=flyers&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=YBK_SY25_Standard_Back_To_School_20240701#
Today, the High School Science Club had a blast guiding the third graders through an exciting day of environmental activities at the school forest!
The students explored different stations, learning about animal trapping and examining various animal furs, sharpening their observation skills with a Fox Hunt game, and practicing their stealth in a Camouflage Caterpillar activity. They also enjoyed a pond-side scavenger hunt, got creative with a leaf-coloring station, and learned valuable fire safety tips. And, of course, we wrapped up the day with a classic campfire treat—S'mores! 🔥🍫
A huge thank you to everyone who made this hands-on learning experience possible!
#SchoolForestFun #HandsOnLearning #ScienceClub
The Middle School Wąkšik Wacek invited Ho-Chunk elder George "Hushi" Greendeer to their club meeting on Friday, November 1. Hushi spoke to the students about the importance of learning and passing down the Ho-Chunk language and culture to the next generation. The club was very interested in what Hushi had to say and was so thankful for his visit.
Last Friday, our first-grade students wrapped up their human body unit with an exciting visit to Forrest Street Hospital! They had a blast learning about the different areas of the hospital through hands-on activities. Check out Ms. Walker’s class, who got to “play operation” in the OR and even made human body models out of Play-Doh in the outpatient area! What a fun way to bring their lessons to life! #LearningInAction #FutureMedicalProfessionals
6-7th Grade Parents: Join us Wednesday, November 6th at 7:30 pm for the 2026 Washington, D.C. trip meeting. If you haven't already, please RSVP now with this link: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/16030340003?rsvp_id=16030340003
Join the meeting here: https://schooltrip.us/BRFWI26
Let's keep this tradition alive!! Don't miss out!
Mrs. Gerdes's 4th graders have reached a major milestone! 🥳 They earned 50 tokens throughout their Positivity Unit, and they celebrated with a cozy PJ and Stuffy Day! Way to go, 4th graders—your kindness and positivity are shining through! 🌟
Show them some love with a 👍 or comment to cheer them on! 🥰 #PositivityWins #TiGRRpride
Our fantastic NHS students had a howling good time playing Werewolf with Red Creek guests! 🐺✨ It was an afternoon of fun, mystery, and community spirit!
Please show your support by giving this post a 👍 or drop a comment to let our students know they did an awesome job! 👏
Hockey season is coming soon! Order your boys hockey fan apparel by November 1 at our online store! Orders are due tomorrow--November 1: https://brfhstigerhockey.itemorder.com/shop/home/
📷 by Lily Olson, Breeze photographer
📣🏆 Congratulations to our Academic All-State Honorees! 🏆📣
Black River Falls High School is excited to announce that student-athletes Kaylee Wood and Lillian Harvieux have been recognized by the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin (GCAW) as 2024 Academic All-State honorees for their exceptional achievements on the golf course and in the classroom! 🎉
This prestigious award honors student-athletes who:
✅ Hold a GPA of 3.25 or higher
✅ Participated in at least 75% of varsity competitions during the 2024 season
✅ Uphold athletic and school conduct codes
Kaylee and Lillian are shining examples of what it means to be student-athletes. Their commitment, drive, and dedication to both academics and athletics set an inspiring standard for all students. As Coach Mary Danielson said, “Kaylee and Lilly both had great seasons on the golf course, and I am incredibly proud of their ability to maintain high GPAs while being active in extracurriculars. Their hard work shines through in all they do!”
We’re so proud of these Tigers and their outstanding contributions to our BRFHS community. Congratulations, Kaylee and Lillian! 🧡🐯 #TiGRRpride #AcademicAllState #ExcellenceInAction
We’re excited to recognize Connie and Laurel from our nutrition department for representing the School District of Black River Falls at the USDA’s 2024 Healthy Meals Summit in Las Vegas last week, the largest gathering of school food leaders nationwide. Selected by DPI and paid for by Action for Healthy Kids, these trailblazers represented our district’s dedication to scratch cooking, farm-to-school initiatives, and innovative nutrition practices that bring education into the cafeteria. We celebrate Connie and Laurel’s incredible contributions and highlight Wisconsin’s commitment to healthier school meals. We’re grateful for their dedication to fostering lifelong healthy habits for our students! #tigrrpride
The future is bright at Forrest Street Elementary! Our students had reading adventures, practice letters, and create imaginative building projects last week.
📷 by Kenley Brown, marketing intern
