School District of Black River Falls

Hats off to our Tiger tennis team for a fantastic season, led by captains Sander King and Sullivan King! Your hard work and teamwork truly shone on the court. Shoutouts to: 🏅 Sander King, Sullivan King, Mason Lechner, and Keegan Ottum — Honorary Mentions 🏅 Zander Krosinski — 2nd Team All-Conference & Team MVP! (A quick note: some players aren’t pictured on the graphic because they weren’t available for photos during spring sports media days—we would have loved to capture everyone’s smiling faces!) Thanks for the grit, grind, and great memories—here’s to even more wins next season! #tiGRRpride #TigerTennis

🐾 Summer Reading Challenge Post #2: Read to a pet or stuffed animal! Your furry (or fluffy) friend will love it. Add your name and a photo to this Google Form by midnight on Tuesday, June 24, if you'd like a shout-out and possibly win a prize! #brfreads 🔗 https://forms.gle/VJ49FJcLmf7854pB9

Congratulations to our Tiger Golf Team on an incredible season, culminating in a Coulee Conference Championship! Led by captains Chris Antonelli, Sam Aebly, and Calvin Lakowski, this team brought the focus, finesse, and fairway fire all season long. Special shoutouts: 🏌️‍♂️ Sam Aebly – First Team All-Conference 🏌️‍♂️ Chris Antonelli – Second Team All-Conference Way to drive your game to the top, Tigers! We’re proud of your hard work and championship swing! #tiGRRpride #ForeTheWin #CouleeChamps #TigerGolf

Beth Hansen spent 34 years teaching little learners, starting in kindergarten and then first grade at Hixton, Gebhardt, and Forrest Street. One unforgettable moment? A kitten jumped out of a student’s backpack, turning into the sweetest lesson on kindness and care. Originally from Shell Lake, Beth earned her degrees from UW–River Falls and UW–La Crosse. In retirement, she looks forward to spending time with her new grandson, traveling, and enjoying picnic days with loved ones. Share a favorite memory of Beth in the comments! 👇 #tiGRRpride

Nico Brandeau, an 8th gradel teacher here at BRF, says one of the best parts of teaching is the diversity — and how excited students are to share their culture and what matters to them. "I get to learn a ton from them every year.’” #tiGRRpride #TeachBRF

☀️ Summer Reading Challenge Post #1: Read outside! Summer reading helps children maintain their school-year reading gains--and potentially improve their skills. To help families out, we've got a weekly challenge this summer! Here's the first challenge to share with your kids: Take your book into the sunshine and enjoy the fresh air. Take a pic of you reading outside, and post the photo in the comments to earn some recognition (and rumor has it...one randomly-chosen reader in the comments will get a small prize)! #brfreads

Celebrate Our Greats! Nominations are now open for the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Athletic Hall of Fame. Help us recognize Tigers who’ve inspired excellence in our schools, community, or athletic programs. Nominations are due July 15 — don’t miss your chance to honor a deserving graduate! Nominate here: https://www.brf.org/page/distinguished-alumni-athletic-hall-of-fame #tiGRRpride #BRFAlumni #HallOfFame #DistinguishedAlumni

🚜 Tractor & Machinery Safety Class 🚜 Students aged 12 and up are invited to join us for this hands-on safety course on June 17–19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Spots are limited to the first 30 who sign up—so don’t wait! For details or to register, contact Mr. Markhardt at brad.markhardt@brf.org or 715-896-6505.

Ken Deal, who spent 8 years at Red Creek Elementary, is known for his “speed cleaning” skills and joyful spirit. A favorite memory: every class singing to him on his birthday! Originally from Salt Lake City, Ken settled in Wisconsin and earned a degree from WTC. In retirement, he’s excited to travel and spend time with family. Drop your favorite Ken memory in the comments! 👇 #tiGRRpride

After 29 years with the School District of BRF and over 40 years in the workforce, Jill Collins is retiring! She started as a bookkeeper in 1995 and has served as Director of Business Services since 2000. Along the way, she’s coached youth sports, served on community boards, and even worked as an EMT. Jill also played a key role in leading two major school referendums from concept to completion. In retirement, Jill plans to travel—Hawaii, Alaska, and the Mediterranean are already on the list—visit local wineries, and keep her accounting and golf skills sharp. Drop a comment or share a memory below to help us celebrate Jill! #tiGRRpride 🐯

Hey BRF families—our school app keeps getting cooler! You can now see Messages and Class Streams both in the app and on the web! Don’t miss a beat (or an announcement). 📲 Android: https://bit.ly/3ZZRPXu 🍎 iPhone: https://apple.co/3Fw1Q6l

Today was the last day of school, and our Red Creek and Forrest Street teachers lined the bus loop to send students off with hugs, high-fives, and lots of well wishes. There were plenty of smiles—and even a few tears (mostly from the teachers!). We’re wishing all our students and staff a fun, restful, and safe summer. ☀️ We can’t wait to see you again at Open House on August 21 from 2–6 PM! #tiGRRpride #LastDayVibes #SeeYouInAugust

Our coaches are keeping the weight room doors open this summer—and there’s something for everyone! 💪 Whether you're building strength for your sport or just want to stay active, come get your reps in! 🕕 6:00–7:00 AM & 7:00–8:15 AM — Open to all middle and high school students, led b

🌟🐄 Alice in Dairyland, Scholze Beef, Our Nutrition Dream Team — and a Real Live Calf from Mud Hollow Farm?! Now That’s a Farm to School Finale! 🥛🍔💚 We wrapped up our Adopt a Cow adventure with a Farm to School Celebration full of learning, laughter, and local flavor — all starring our beloved calf, Galaxie Oreo Milkshake! 🐮💫 (Well, almost — a sweet stand-in calf made a guest appearance on Galaxie’s behalf!) 💚 Our incredible Nutrition Team served up a Wisconsin-proud lunch featuring: 🍔 Wagyu beef burgers & brats from Scholze Family Farms (Humbird, WI), processed at Blair Meats 🍎 Seneca Apple Chips 🥦 Fresh fruits & veggies 🍨Yogurt Parfaits — the ultimate dairy dessert! 🎉 A special thank you to Alice in Dairyland, who joined us to serve lunch and share her passion for local agriculture with our students! 🐄 And a huge shoutout to Josh and Jennifer Koebler of Mud Hollow Farm and their son Wyatt Koebler, who surprised students with a visit from a real live calf — offering kids a hands-on glimpse into the world of dairy farming and bringing our Adopt a Cow experience to life! From meeting a real calf to learning where their food comes from, students left with full hearts and fuller bellies — and a deeper appreciation for the people and animals behind every bite. 🚜🥛 Thank you to all our partners, staff, and students who made this celebration one to remember — and of course, to our moo-velous friend Galaxie Oreo Milkshake! 💫🐄 #Aliceindairyland #FarmToSchool #adoptacow #dairywisconsin #wisconsindairyfarms #traytalk #snawi

“I have worked with amazing families and students. I am proud of the community connections that I have made from being part of the school district. I am proud to be a Tiger!” – Barb Gluch, celebrating 30 years with SDBRF. Barb came to Black River Falls looking for experience—and found a career, a community, and a place to grow. From collaborative teams to strong professional development and deep local roots, SDBRF is more than a workplace. It’s a place to belong. #tiGRRpride #JoinOurTeam #WeAreBRF

The School District of Black River Falls app just got some shiny new upgrades. If you already have an account, you can now access Messages and Class Streams—right from the app or on your computer. ✅ Android: https://bit.ly/3ZZRPXu ✅ iPhone: https://apple.co/3Fw1Q6l

We’re excited to offer FREE meals to kids and teens this summer — no signup, no cost, just good food! 📍 During School Sessions: Free meals are available at Red Creek and Black River Falls High School whenever school is in session. 📅 Special Days – August 26, 27, & 28: ALL BRF schools will offer free meals for enrolled students on these dates. 🤝 Summer Meal Sites (June 9 – August 31): Thanks to our partnership with the YMCA, free 7-day meal kits for all (breakfast & lunch) are available at: Methodist Church Ho-Chunk Community Park Let’s make sure every child stays fueled and healthy this summer! Want full details? See the top of our nutrition services page! https://www.brf.org/o/sdbrf/page/nutrition-services

Hello Forrest Street Families! You can find a QR code for the May Newsletter. This will be the last newsletter for the 24-25 school year. Have a wonderful summer!

Our School District of Black River Falls app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created an account can now access new app features like Messages and Class Streams via the web and in the app. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3ZZRPXu Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3Fw1Q6l

Say “hello” to even more messaging and announcements in the School District of Black River Falls app! Parents/guardians, check your email for instructions to sign up and access new features.