School District of Black River Falls

Important School Meal Update for 2025–2026: Beginning next school year, the School District of Black River Falls will no longer be part of the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), which previously allowed us to offer free lunch to all students. While this was a wonderful program, rising costs and uncertain federal funding make it fiscally unsustainable at this time. We’re sharing these updates now to help families plan ahead. Come back every day this week for more details--or refer to the district wrap-up email sent to all parents on June 3.

🇺🇸 HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! What better way to celebrate America's birthday than by shouting out our amazing students who experienced democracy in action!

Big shout out to four brilliant students who represented Black River Falls High School at Badger Boys State this summer at UW-Eau Claire from June 8-14!

Let's all cheer for:
🌟 Roman Madvig and Anton Cassidy, sponsored by American Legion
🌟 Owen Zenz, supported by Lions Club
🌟 Maleki Lee, backed by Rotary Club

These Tigers learned about government, leadership, and civic responsibility while having a great time! Talk about the perfect way to prep for Independence Day!

Thank you to our incredible community sponsors for making this opportunity possible!

#tiGRRpride #Happy4thofJuly #BadgerBoysState #CivicEngagement #ProudCommunity

Black River Falls Families—Celebrate Safely This Summer! With fireworks season here, we want to remind everyone how to keep your celebrations fun and safe! 🇺🇸 Never let children handle fireworks. 🇺🇸 Always have water or a hose nearby. 🇺🇸 Light one firework at a time and move away quickly. 🇺🇸 Make sure fireworks are legal where you live. 🇺🇸 Never try to relight fireworks that didn’t fully go off. Every year, many people end up in the ER due to fireworks injuries — let’s keep our community safe and sound! Learn more safety tips here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Fireworks Enjoy the festivities responsibly! #FireworksSafety #CelebrateSafely #TiGRRpride

🕶 Summer Reading Challenge Post #3: Read in sunglasses! Reading looks even cooler in shades. Snap a pic and add it to our form by midnight on July 1 to be eligible for a prize drawing! https://forms.gle/bt2TTCYJPS6itGsC6 #brfreads

We've got a big shoutout to Megan Kundinger, Sarah Halverson, and Jennifer Rukavina for hitting the 20-year milestone with the School District of Black River Falls! That’s two decades of dedication, teamwork, and probably more staff potlucks and spirit days than we can count. 🐯 Thank you for everything you’ve done—and continue to do—for our students, schools, and community. Here’s to 20 more! #20YearsStrong #TigerForLife #tiGRRpride #BRFThanksYou

Know a Tiger who left their mark? Nominations are now open for the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Athletic Hall of Fame! Whether they made an impact in our schools, on the field, or in the community, we want to celebrate those who’ve inspired excellence. 🗓️ Deadline: July 15 Nominate a deserving BRF grad today: https://www.brf.org/page/distinguished-alumni-athletic-hall-of-fame Let’s honor the legacy of our Tiger greats! #tiGRRpride #BRFAlumni #HallOfFame #DistinguishedAlumni

Jumpstart to 4K is Coming Up! 🎒✨ Do you have a child starting 4K in the School District of Black River Falls this fall? Give them a head start with Jumpstart to 4K at Forrest Street Elementary! 🗓 July 14–18 ⏰ 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Forrest Street Elementary School 720 Forrest Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615 Your child will: ✅ Enjoy breakfast and lunch daily ✅ Learn school routines ✅ Play and explore through recess, small groups, and hands-on learning ✅ Make new friends ✅ Meet 4K teachers and staff 📅 Registration is open June 23–July 7 Register online here: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_NPbpB9IWWop8iMIPmbZMA__jcMXu-A0X_SDHAVd52Mvwyw/viewform We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2039! 🧡🐯

The weight room is OPEN this summer—and there’s something for everyone! Whether you’re training for your sport or just want to stay active, we’ve got a spot for you. Come get those summer gains! 🕕 6:00–7:00 AM & 7:00–8:15 AM Open to all middle and high school students. Sessions led by football coaches. No sign-up needed—just show up! 🏀 8:15–9:15 AM Girls basketball & volleyball training—middle and high school athletes welcome. 🏃 10:00–11:45 AM (Mon/Wed/Fri) Open to all, but especially encouraged for cross country and wrestling athletes. 🔥 1:00–2:30 PM (Mon/Wed/Thurs) Train & Gain small group sessions—limited spots available! Email jaryan.smith@brf.org for details. No sign-up. No excuses. Just strength, sweat, and Tiger pride. 🐯 #tiGRRpride #SummerStrong #TrainLikeATiger

For 22 years, Steven Humphrey safely transported students as a bus driver—and also served up lunches at Red Creek and the high school. With degrees in fish and wildlife biology and biblical studies, Steven has worn many hats, including teaching martial arts for over 50 years. One meaningful memory: a kind family invited him over for Christmas when the weather kept him from traveling. Steven will miss the early mornings, the extra trips, and the daily connections with students and staff. Help us wish him well as he continues teaching martial arts at Jim’s Gym! 👊 #tiGRRpride

Huge congratulations to our Tiger track team on an outstanding season, led by captains Randall Blackdeer, Lily Miller, Lauren Slosser, and Aidan Krista! A special shoutout to Aidan Krista, who earned First Team All-Conference honors in shot put and an honorable mention in discus — and was named Team MVP by the coaches. Way to throw your best, Aidan! Thanks to every athlete for your dedication and speed this season. You made us proud every step of the way! #tiGRRpride #TigerTrack #RunJumpThrow #TeamMVP

🥎 Swinging Into the Off-Season with Pride! Congratulations to our amazing softball team on wrapping up the spring season, led by captains Kenley Brown, Cherelle Gunderson, Sam Berra, Morgan Kundinger, and Lily Sullivan! A special shoutout to Rylea Lindow, who earned 2nd Team All-Conference honors—way to go, Rylea! Thank you to all the players for your hard work, heart, and hustle. We’re so proud of everything you accomplished this year! #tiGRRpride #TigerSoftball

We are thrilled to offer Jumpstart to 4K for our incoming 4K students (2025-2026 school year). If you would like more information or to register for this program, please see the flyer below.

When your coworkers share the same vision, even Mondays feel a little brighter. 🌟 Emily O’Neil, one of our awesome high school paraprofessionals, put it best: “It’s great to be a part of a team with the same vision. It makes work life fun, motivating, and most of all rewarding.” Want to feel that too? Just saying… we’ve got a pretty great team. #TeamTiger #TiGRRpride #WeLoveOurStaff

⚾️ That’s a Season to Remember, Tigers! ⚾️ Huge congrats to our baseball team for a hard-fought season full of hustle and heart! Special shoutouts to: 👏 Cole Gearing and Gavin Bolger — Honorable Mentions 🏅 Aidan Gunderson — 2nd Team All-Conference Thanks to every player for giving it their all on the diamond. We can’t wait to see what you bring next season! #tiGRRpride #TigerBaseball

📣 Parents of Student-Athletes! Activity registration for the 2025–26 school year is now open for all middle and high school sports and activities! Make sure fall registrations are completed by July 3 to avoid any delays in participation. The new system is through Arbiter Registration—check your email for full details. Didn’t see the email? Need help? 📧 Reach out to andy.osegard@brf.org for more info. #tiGRRpride #BRFathletics #TigerReady

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