School District of Black River Falls

Last night, the Lady Tigers gave it their all on the court in a hard-fought game against Westby, ending with a score of 62-40. Despite the loss, our team showcased determination, teamwork, and heart every step of the way! Shoutout to Bella Falcon for leading the charge with an impressive 15 points! And a big round of applause for Charlise Tebo, who came off the bench with an amazing effort to score 10 points! 🌟 Let’s continue to cheer on our Lady Tigers as they grow stronger with each game. We’re so proud of their resilience and passion! 🐾💛🖤 #LadyTigers #Teamwork #TiGRRpride

Let's hear it for Athlete of the Month in soccer, Channing Goldsmith! Channing had a standout debut season, making his mark as the only freshman from Black River Falls on the soccer team. With hard work and determination, Channing earned a varsity starting position, proving his value to the team. Coach Wildenberg shared, “Channing was the only freshman from Black River Falls on our team this year and constantly gave his best. He always is looking to improve and worked his way up to a varsity starting position. He is a valuable player on our team and we are glad to have him!” Congratulations, Channing, on an incredible season!

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Here's a shout out for Athlete of the Month for girls tennis, Libby Moldenhauer! Libby has proven herself to be a leader both on and off the court. Libby has honed her skills through dedication and hard work to become an outstanding tennis player. As a team captain, she led by example, inspiring her teammates to strive for improvement. Coach Rukavina noted, “Libby is an excellent tennis player who has achieved her level of tennis through hard work and repetition in season and out of season. As a captain, her leadership helped set a great example for other players that would like to improve for the next season.” Well done, Libby, and thank you for your leadership!

We’re thrilled to announce the results of our 30 Book Challenge, which ended on December 20! This challenge was all about building strong reading habits and a love for books, and our students rose to the occasion in an incredible way. 🌟 Check out the photos of each group below—these readers are inspiring us all! 💖 Thank you to our students, teachers, and families for supporting this challenge and fostering a love for learning. 📖 Let’s keep the pages turning, Forrest Street! #30BookChallenge #ReadingRocks #ForrestStreetReaders #ProudMoment

It's a busy week at Black River Falls Schools! From FFA to basketball and hockey, there's plenty to cheer for. Check out all the events happening this week: Tuesday, 1/7 Basketball: Boys C Team vs. Elk Mound Location: Black River Falls High School Time: 5:45 PM Basketball: Boys JV vs. Elk Mound Location: Fieldhouse Time: 5:45 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Elk Mound Location: Fieldhouse Time: 7:00 PM FFA Alumni Meeting Location: High School Ag Room Monthly meeting of FFA Alumni group. There are no age requirements nor any prior FFA membership needed - ANYONE may be a part of the FFA Alumni! Time: 8:00 PM Thursday, 1/9 Hockey: Boys JV vs. Aquinas Location: Milt Lunda Memorial Arena Time: 5:00 PM Hockey: Boys Varsity vs. Aquinas Location: Milt Lunda Memorial Arena Time: 7:00 PM Pep Band performs! Basketball: Boys C Team vs. GET Location: Black River Falls High School Time: 5:45 PM Basketball: Boys JV vs. GET Location: Fieldhouse Time: 5:45 PM Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. GET Location: Fieldhouse Time: 7:00 PM Saturday, 1/11 Hockey: Girls JV vs. Fond du Lac Location: Milt Lunda Memorial Arena Time: 5:00 PM Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. Fond du Lac Location: Milt Lunda Memorial Arena Time: 7:00 PM Be sure to show up and cheer on our teams, and don't forget to support our FFA Alumni meeting! It's a great week to be a Tiger! Looking for our streaming link? It's always here: https://bit.ly/3W3MbDy 🐯🎉 #GoTigers

🏅 We're sending a huge shout-out to these amazing athletes for their stellar performances at the Mauston Golden Eagles Tournament on Friday! 🏅 🎉 Riley Hanrahan brought home a 1st place finish — way to go, Riley! 🎉 Charlie Heath, a first-year wrestler, earned an impressive 2nd place in her class — awesome job, Charlie! 🎉 Katelyn Nosbisch finished strong with a 4th-place finish — great effort, Katelyn! Keep up the hard work and dedication. We are so proud of you all! #WrestlingStrong #TiGRRpride

Congratulations to Athlete of the Month for girls golf, McKenzie Apicella! McKenzie has made an incredible impact on the girls golf team in her very first season. Competing in the 2-spot as a freshman, McKenzie showed remarkable composure and resilience, even in challenging moments. Coach Danielson shared, “Golfing in the 2-spot as a freshman is an accomplishment. It can be stressful and frustrating, but she kept her cool and fought through the tough times.” Congratulations, McKenzie, on an impressive start to your high school golf career!

🌟 Athlete of the Month Alert! 🌟 Let's give a big round of applause for Ben Breining! 🎉 Football coach Abe Severson had this to say about Ben: "Ben brings a phenomenal attitude to practice every single day. He is always happy to be there, and always extremely respectful on and off the field. Ben found success this year on the JV field and even made it to Friday nights with varsity. He is a great player to coach, and a great person to have around." We love to hear this, Ben! Keep shining and inspiring others with your dedication and positivity! #AthleteOfTheMonth #TeamSpirit #GoBen

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We’re excited to recognize Owen Zenz as our Athlete of the Month for cross country! Coach Steve Markee had this to say about Owen: “Owen is a great leader and good friend to runners on his team. He has shown great leadership to our younger runners and is just a positive kid we love having in our program. He has dealt with illness and injuries over the past several seasons and still pushes himself as hard as he can. He did a lot of extra work in the weight room this past year to get stronger and help with injuries.” Owen’s commitment, resilience, and positive attitude are a huge asset to the team. Despite facing challenges, he continues to inspire those around him! Let's give Owen a big round of applause for his dedication and leadership!

We are thrilled to announce Ava Batista as our Athlete of the Month for cheerleading! 🌟 Coach Ashley Milnthorpe had this to say about Ava: “Ava really came out of her shell and stepped up as a leader and captain as the season progressed. Despite a rocky start to the year, she continued to work hard and be there for her team. She also choreographed the senior night halftime routine, and it was beautiful! We are so proud of her and the work she has put in over the last four years!” Ava's dedication, leadership, and creativity have greatly impacted the team. Her growth as a leader truly shines through. We're so proud of everything she’s accomplished! 💙 Let's give Ava a huge round of applause! 👏

🎉🔥 Northern Badger Wrestling Classic Highlights! 🔥🎉 We've got a big congratulations for some incredible athletes who competed at the Northern Badger Wrestling Classic in River Falls on December 27-28! 💥 In the girls division, our wrestlers were on fire! 🔥 Aralyn White Eagle – 2nd place 🥈 Ava Gilberg – 3rd place 🥉 Charlie Heath – 4th place 🏅 Annaliese Rave – 5th place 🏅 These young women put on an incredible display of talent, determination, and sportsmanship, making us so proud of their achievements. 🌟 Moving on to the boys, seniors Sullivan King (9th place) and Keanau Goldsmith (11th place) put in tremendous effort, showcasing their strength and skill on the mat! 💥 They battled hard, and we're so proud of their performances. Black River Falls wrestling again proves we have some serious talent on the mat! 🧡 Let's keep the momentum going—way to represent, everyone! #BRFWrestling #NorthernBadgerClassic #WrestlingExcellence #GirlsWrestling #ProudMoment #RisingStars

Check out these big wins for Black River Falls wrestling! We've got a massive shoutout for our outstanding wrestlers, Riley Hanrahan and Katelyn Nosbisch, for their exceptional performances at the Bi-State Classic wrestling tournament on December 27-28! 🌟 Riley Hanrahan (Sophomore) - Nationally ranked and a force to be reckoned with, Riley took FIRST PLACE in her weight class and was named Outstanding Wrestler in the girls' division! 🎖️ But that's not all—Riley also made history as Black River Falls' first-ever champion at this prestigious event! 🌟 Katelyn Nosbisch (Senior) - Katelyn also showed up BIG, earning an impressive third place in her weight class! Her hard work and determination were on full display. 🙌💪 These two incredible athletes continue to set the bar high for our wrestling program and school. We couldn't be more proud of their hard work, perseverance, and success on the mat! We've got more results coming up soon--both the boys and girls competed at Northern Badger last weekend, too!

Congratulations to senior Jada Isensee, one of our November Students of the Month! 🖤🧡 Nominated by Nancy Foreman, Jada exemplifies dedication and teamwork in all she does. Ms. Foreman shared, "Jada has excellent attendance and is very motivated to prepare for her future in the military. She is a team player, not only on the tennis court but also in the classroom." Jada, your motivation and team spirit are truly inspiring, and we're so proud of your accomplishments! 🌟 Let's celebrate Jada's amazing achievements—drop a "👏" in the comments!

Congratulations to senior Katelyn Nosbisch, one of our November Students of the Month! 🖤🧡 Nominated by Julie Tiedens, Katelyn exemplifies responsibility, maturity, and leadership. Mrs. Tiedens shared, "Katelyn is so responsible, helpful and mature--she's also a great writer. I've been impressed with how she can juggle multiple tasks. When she's finished, waiting to get an interview or film some b-roll that she can't get right away, she fills her time helping another teacher or working on other homework. That's wonderful. She does great work, manages her time well, and is a quiet leader." Katelyn, your dedication and quiet leadership are truly inspiring! 🌟 Let's celebrate Katelyn's incredible accomplishments—drop a "👏" in the comments!

Congratulations to junior Amelia Moses, one of our November Students of the Month! 🖤🧡 Nominated by Emily Baures, Amelia stands out for her outstanding dedication and excellence in the classroom. Mrs. Baures shared, "Amelia is such a hard-working student! She wants to learn and understand. She is willing to work until it's right! I love having Amelia in class!" Amelia, your commitment to learning and perseverance inspire us all! 🌟 Let's celebrate Amelia's amazing achievement—drop a "👏" in the comments!

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We have a massive shout-out for sophomore Lyniah Coon, one of our November Students of the Month! 🖤🧡 Nominated by Julie Tiedens, Lyniah has been a superstar as a yearbook editor—and it's easy to see why! Mrs. Tiedens shared, "I often find Lyniah sitting with staffers, giving suggestions and providing guidance. She also keeps everyone organized and positive. Her calm, steady influence keeps everyone focused and holds them to high expectations." Lyniah, your leadership and positivity are an inspiration. Keep being the amazing force that you are! 🌟 Drop a "👏" in the comments to celebrate Lyniah's incredible work!

Let's hear it for our first BRFHS November Student of the Month, Alicia Betancurt! Her band director, Paula Neuzil speaks highly of this musical standout. "Alicia has been doing an awesome job in high school band! She plays confidently and was selected as the only BRF freshman this year to attend the UWEC Honors Band at the beginning of November. She is responsible and works hard to learn her music, both in school and at home." You're shining bright, Alicia! #tiGRRpride