School District of Black River Falls

Attention families! Wisconsin Forward Exams for 3rd-8th graders start this week. Help set your child up for success with these helpful tips: ✅ Get Plenty of Sleep – A well-rested brain is ready to focus! ✅ Stick to a Routine – Keeping a consistent schedule can reduce test-day stress. ✅ Arrive on Time – Being on time ensures a smooth and stress-free start to the day. ✅ Eat Healthy Meals – Nutritious food fuels the body and mind for better concentration. ✅ Encourage Their Best Effort – Remind your child to take their time, read carefully, and do their best. Thank you for your support in making testing a positive experience for our students!

Let's give a shout-out to the 10--that's right, TEN--girls on our basketball team who earned Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State honors this year! To earn recognition, players needed to be on the varsity team and carry a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Congratulations, girls!

Making a report with Speak Up, Speak Out Wisconsin (SUSO) is easy, confidential, and takes just a few minutes. Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Call, text, submit a tip online, or use the free app! 2️⃣ Trained staff will review the report and determine the best course of action. 3️⃣ If needed, they connect with schools, law enforcement, or mental health professionals to provide support. 4️⃣ You can stay anonymous—your identity is protected. No concern is too small if it helps protect a student’s well-being. Download the free SUSO app on the Apple Store or Google Play, or save this number 📞 1-800-MY-SUSO-1. Visit https://speakup.widoj.gov to learn more. #KeepingKidsSafe #SpeakUpSpeakOutWI

We’re thrilled to announce that senior Jackson Tiedens has been nominated for a 2025 Upper Midwest Emmy® Foundation Student Production Award in the Arts & Entertainment/Cultural Affairs Category! 🎬✨ The nominations were announced on Monday, and we couldn’t be prouder of Jackson’s hard work and dedication to storytelling. Mark your calendars—the awards ceremony takes place on April 11! Let’s all cheer Jackson on as he represents excellence in student media! #MidwestEmmys #StudentProductionAwards #TiGRRpride #CongratsJackson

We are bursting with #tiGRRpride for this outstanding group of hardworking, dedicated students! These individuals have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership in extracurriculars, and a strong sense of responsibility, earning them a place among the 2025 Lions Club Honor Students. Last night, they were recognized by our community and school staff at the annual Lions Club Honor Banquet—a tradition dating back to 1939, with nearly 1,600 students honored over the years. Please join us in congratulating this year’s honorees! 🧡Freshmen: Ben Breining, Olivia Larkin, Channing Goldsmith, Alyssa Tubbs 🖤Sophomores: Ben Bresee, Lily Sullivan, Will Rahmlow, Grace Tande 🧡Juniors: Roman Madvig, Greta Bakken, Reese Youngthunder, Libby Moldenhauer 🖤First-time Seniors: Keaneau Goldsmith, Ava Gilberg, Archer Grant, Lily Olson 🧡Second-time Seniors: Garrett Tande, Cherelle Gunderson, Jackson Tiedens, Lillian Ottum Your dedication and achievements make us all proud to be Tigers! Keep striving for excellence! Drop your kudos in the comments, and if you're a family member, feel free to share this post on your feed. We know you're just as proud as we are! #tiGRRfutures

The wait is over—Little Women: The Musical takes the stage TONIGHT at the Lunda Theater! Join Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy as they bring this timeless story of love, sisterhood, and adventure to life. Don’t miss an evening of unforgettable music and heartwarming moments! 📍 Lunda Theater ⏰ Showtime: 7:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets: $10 Adults | $5 Seniors & Students Grab your seat, bring your friends, and let’s make opening night one to remember! #LittleWomenMusical #OpeningNight

Ava Gilberg-Stroud hit all the right notes during her mic check before last night's dress rehearsal of Little Women: The Musical! The cast gave an exclusive performance for an audience of stuffed animals—who, despite being very quiet and non-judgmental, were extremely impressed! Now it’s your turn to cheer them on! Opening night is tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Lunda Theater. Grab your tickets in advance at The Corner Store or snag them at the door. It's $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Don’t miss out—these talented kids would LOVE to see you there! #LittleWomenTheMusical #TiGRRpride #OpeningNight

Wondering what kinds of concerns can be reported to Speak Up, Speak Out Wisconsin (SUSO)? Here are a few examples: ✅ Bullying or cyberbullying ✅ Threats to schools or students ✅ Concerns about self-harm or suicide ✅ Substance abuse issues ✅ Weapons or violence concerns ✅ Harassment or discrimination If you see or hear something that doesn’t feel right, don’t wait. SUSO is completely confidential, available 24/7, and can help ensure the right support reaches those in need. 💙 Download the SUSO app today on the Apple Store or Google Play to report concerns quickly and easily. #SpeakUpSpeakOutWI #StopBullying

We want to keep everyone safe, so the School District of Black River Falls will be closed on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, due to potentially tricky travel conditions in the morning. As a result, all after-school activities are also canceled. We hope the kids can stay warm, cozy up with a good book, and enjoy the unexpected break. Stay safe, and we’ll see you soon!

This past weekend, 13 talented BRFHS musicians participated in the 75th Dorian Band Festival at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa! They spent hours in rehearsals on Sunday and Monday, enjoyed an incredible concert by the Luther College Concert Band and Jazz Orchestra, and took the stage themselves for a phenomenal performance on Monday evening! Our students played in three ensembles—an auditioned symphonic band and two massed bands—representing BRFHS with pride and musicianship. 🎶🎷 🌟 A huge shoutout to this year's participants: Andrea Cogswell, Josie Demaske, Zach Dobson, Casso Eagen, Ava Gilberg, Bailey Goldsmith, Keanau Goldsmith, David Jacobs, Karolann Mann, Lillian Ottum, Garrett Tande, Grace Tande, and Jackson Tiedens! 🎉 See the full performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lCiltMOcZY Way to go, BRFHS musicians! 🎶🔥 #BRFHS #DorianBandFestival #MusicExcellence #TiGRRpride

The boys basketball team is the #10 seed and faces off against #7 seed Adams-Friendship in an away game tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4, 2025! (And, yes, our girls also were #10 and faced off against A-F last week!). Want to follow the action? 🖥️ Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/adams/organization/21130/adams-friendship-high-school 🎟️ Ticket: https://justagame.com/clients/649b538a3df46sp2Nu Let's support our Tigers! Drop a few words in the comments to get the team hyped up! #TiGRRpride #SupportOurTeam

Our fourth-grade historians are at it again this year! Work has commenced on the Wisconsin History Fair! This year's crop of academics took their boards home and will spend the next month researching to become experts on their topic. Their teachers can’t wait to see the completed boards back at school on March 25!

We don't have to dress this one up. It speaks for itself: RILEY HANRAHAN is officially a STATE CHAMPION! 🎉 She won by 15 tonight at the Kohl Center! 👏👏 You deserve a huge congratulations, Riley! We’re beyond proud to have you on our team! 🧡🖤#StateChampion #GoRiley #TiGRRpride

Today, we gave Katelyn Nosbisch and Riley Hanrahan a send-off as they head to the WIAA State Wrestling Meet! Riley enters as the #2 seed at 138, facing #15 seed Sevanna Hoyer (41-13) from Brillion in the first round. Katelyn takes the mat as the #14 seed at 145, battling #3 seed Tiani Lemieux (10-2) from Sturgeon Bay in her opening match. Both will wrestle today, February 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Let’s show them our full support! Drop your good luck messages below and help us cheer them on as they chase their dreams on the state stage! 🖤🧡 #RoadToState #Wrestling #GoKatelyn #GoRiley #TiGRRpride

🚨 FAN BUSES AVAILABLE FOR GIRLS PLAYOFF GAMES! 🚨 We’re excited to offer fan buses for both our girls basketball and girls hockey playoff games! Let’s fill the stands and cheer them on as they fight for a spot in the next round! All buses are open to adults and HS students. Those 8th grade & younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian (child must stay with parent throughout the trip & game). At least 15 people must sign up each bus to run, so check the deadlines below carefully! 📍 Girls Basketball Fan Bus 🗓 Game Date: Friday, 2/28/25 🚌 Departure: 5:00 p.m. from HS Main Entrance 🏠 Return: Around 10:00 p.m. 💲 Cost: $5.00 for the bus (pay at the HS office by 3:30 PM on Friday); $6.00 for the game ticket (pay at Wisconsin Dells HS admission table) 📅 Sign-up deadline: Thursday, February 27th, by 3:30 p.m. ➡️ SIGN UP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD7Y1Cy-b5GQGSzNIxhMoRPWEkx6HCTryg0hRviFUy9zAt1A/viewform 📍 Girls Hockey Fan Bus 🗓 Date: Saturday, 3/1/25 🚌 Departure: 2:30 p.m. from Milt Lunda Memorial Arena parking lot 🏠 Return: Around 9:00 p.m. 💲 Cost: $5.00 for the bus (pay at the HS office by 3:30 PM on Friday), $7.00 for the game ticket (pay at the admission table) 👥 Open to adults and HS students of our co-op partners 📅 Sign-up deadline: Friday, February 28th, by 12 p.m. ➡️ SIGN UP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaU1W9Hu9ABD_Fmdp9XSOyH0wnYvZxR9UL68HYnLjqXgSvCg/viewform Let’s show up BIG and support our girls as they chase their WIAA State Tournament dreams! 💙🏆 #GoGirls #RoadToState

The girls basketball team dominated last night, taking down #7 seed Adams-Friendship with a 61-25 victory! Next up: we take on #2 seed Wisconsin Dells in Wisconsin Dells on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. 🎟 Tickets: Cash or card at the door (no pre-sale). 📺 Live Stream: Unfortunately, Wisconsin Dells will not be live streaming this game due to WIAA tournament streaming fees. Want a ride to the game? Check our upcoming post for fan bus info! We'll also have more girls hockey playoff details when all the specifics are worked out. Stay tuned! The winner of this matchup will advance to play on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at a location TBD, against the winner of #3 Mauston vs. #6 Altoona. Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy! 🔥📣 #GoGirls #RoadToState

Hey, Tiger fans! The middle school girls basketball team has their last game of the season on Thursday, February 27, and they'd love to see a big crowd to support them! 📍 Location: The Fieldhouse 🕔 Game Times: 🏀 6th/7th Grade – 5:00 PM 🏀 8th Grade – Following They’ve worked hard all season, and this is a great chance to watch the future of Tiger basketball in action! Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on against Arcadia!

With a 5-2 victory over #4 seed Chippewa Falls, the Tiger Co-op girls hockey team earned another post season game! It's tonight, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in River Falls. Want to support the team? Of course, you do! Here are two ways: 🎟️ Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/3290971?schoolId=WI19712 🖥️ Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X8j9rxIJHs The winner of this game will move on to face the winner of Eau Claire North vs. Somerset at Somerset on March 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. What about a third way to support the team? Drop your cheers in the comments! Let’s keep the momentum going, Tigers! 🧡🐯 #GoTigers #GirlsHockey #TournamentTime #WIAAHockey #TiGRRpride

Our girls basketball team is the #10 seed and faces off against #7 seed Adams-Friendship in an away game today, Tuesday, February 25, 2025! Want to follow the action? 🖥️ Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/adams/organization/21130/adams-friendship-high-school 🎟️ Ticket: https://justagame.com/clients/649b538a3df46sp2Nu Let's go, Tigers! Drop your support in the comments for this group of fantastic people! #TiGRRpride #SupportOurTeam

Here's a heads up for anyone planning to travel to North Crawford for the boy's basketball games tonight: North Crawford won't be able to put a JV team on the court, so the JV game is canceled, and the varsity game will start at 6:30 p.m. That's tonight: Monday, February 24. Good luck, team!