It's hard to believe it's already mid-July! July 15 means we're officially counting down the days until September 1, and we truly cannot wait to welcome our Tigers back into the hallways. We've missed that energy!

If you want to beat the August rush and cross a major task off your summer to-do list, our 2026–2027 school supply lists are officially live and ready for you. Whether your student is gearing up for kindergarten or heading into high school, you can find exactly what they need right here: https://www.brf.org/page/supply-lists

Enjoy the rest of your summer, Tiger families. Keep making memories, and we'll see you soon! #tiGRRpride

Gear up to support our Tiger volleyball players as they prepare for the 2026 fall season! The team apparel store is open, giving you the perfect opportunity to show your community pride in the stands. Don't wait! The ordering window closes on Friday, July 18. Place your order here: https://cvsports.chipply.com/BRFVolleyball2026?action=viewall
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The Paw Print Live staff kicked off the 2026-27 season with a movie night under the stars! Executive Producer Peyton Taylor organized a perfect sunset gathering on the football field to welcome new team members. The crew caught up on the latest news, munched on popcorn and homemade cookies, and watched The Hunger Games.

With over 40 staffers stepping into the studio for morning announcements this month, this relaxing evening was the perfect way to connect faces and names. We love seeing our students build community and support one another right from the start. #tiGRRpride

The Shooting Tigers had an incredibly successful weekend matching up against a massive field of 492 shooters from 42 different teams! The squads put on a fantastic showing and proved they can run with the very best.

Check out these impressive team and individual results:

Squad Standings

📌 Varsity Squad (Roman, Adam W., and Reece Y.): Finished 7th out of 42 teams!
📌 Intermediate Squad (Nora, Chase, and Mason J.): Finished 12th out of 29 teams!

Individual Highlights:
📌 Jaxston E.: 5th out of 26 (Intermediate Men)
📌 Nora: 6th out of 12 (Intermediate Ladies)
📌 Roman: 13th out of 174 (Varsity Men)
📌 Adam W.: 17th out of 174 (Varsity Men)
📌 Reece Y.: 19th out of 174 (Varsity Men)
📌 Emma K.: 23rd out of 72 (Varsity Ladies)

We are so proud of the grit and talent these student-athletes displayed. The excitement isn't over yet, though. The State competition is this weekend! Let’s wish our Shooting Tigers the absolute best of luck as they head into the big weekend. #tiGRRpride

The band and choir made it to NYC late Sunday evening and have been out exploring and performing today! The group’s first official photo was taken at a Penn Station subway entrance prior to their Broadway Imagine workshop and the band’s performance on the USS Intrepid! Tomorrow the choir will be performing at St. John the Divine Cathedral. More pictures to come as the week goes on! #tiGRRpride

We are celebrating Shooting Tigers Morgan Berg and Roman Madvig! Both of these stellar student-athletes just received a $500.00 scholarship from the sport's governing body, the National SCTP. It’s exciting to see our students benefit from their hard work and earn national recognition!

Congratulations, Morgan and Roman! Your Tiger family is so proud of you! #tiGRRpride

Huge congratulations to Aidan Krista on being named the Coulee Conference Athlete of the Year for Track and Field! This honor is a reflection of the focus, hours of training, and dedication Aidan has poured into his sport over the years. He has worked hard to reach this level, and we couldn't be happier to see his grit and determination recognized across the entire conference.

Thank you, Aidan, for representing Black River Falls with such pride. Your Tiger family is celebrating this well-deserved achievement with you! #tiGRRpride

It was an incredible, record-setting weekend at the WIAA State Track & Field Championships! Tiger athletes went up against the best in the state in La Crosse and roared into the finish, wrapping up an unforgettable season. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication that brought them to the biggest stage of the year.

Join us in celebrating these phenomenal State results:

Aidan Krista: Earned a podium finish in two events, taking 5th place in the shot put (55-5.75) and 6th place in the discus (159-1)!

Mason Meimann: Placed 8th in the state finals after breaking the school record in the prelims with a blazing time of 49.47!

Olivia Larkin: Finished 9th in the state in the high jump with a fantastic 5-2.00 jump!

Thank you for representing Black River Falls so beautifully on the state stage! #tiGRRpride

It's official! Big congratulations to our incredible Tiger softball players on their All-Conference honors!

Success on the diamond doesn't happen by accident. It takes countless hours of extra practice, immense dedication, and an unshakeable work ethic. We are so proud of these athletes for showing our community what true determination looks like:

Jada Olver – 2nd Team All-Conference
Morgan Berg – 2nd Team All-Conference
Samantha Berra – Honorable Mention

Thank you for your hard work and for representing Black River Falls so beautifully this season. Way to go, Tigers! #tiGRRpride

Let's send our State-bound Tiger track athletes off in true Black River Falls style! Friday morning—that's June 5—our incredible State track qualifiers are heading to Veterans Memorial Stadium for the state meet, and the fire department is giving them an escort out of town. We want to line the streets with orange and black to show them that the entire community is riding with them!

Here is the timeline and route so you can plan your cheering spot:
🏫 10:15 AM: Athletes and the fire department will meet at the high school.
🚒 10:30 AM: The escort officially leaves the school grounds.
📍The Route: The caravan will head down Main Street and travel up over the top of the bridge.

Whether you're waving a sign or cheering loudly from the sidewalk, let's make some serious noise and let these student-athletes know how proud we are of their hard work and dedication.

See you Friday morning, Tiger Country! Bring your biggest smiles and your loudest cheers! #tiGRRpride

History has a new name at the top of the record books! During a special all-school assembly last week, we had the incredible honor of celebrating senior Calvin Lakowske for a truly legendary achievement.

Cal is officially the Wisconsin All-Time Leader in Career Goals for WIAA Boys Hockey! With a mind-blowing 189 career goals, Cal has cemented his legacy not just in Black River Falls but in the history of Wisconsin high school sports.

Let’s flood the comments with "🧡🖤" and congratulations for our state record holder, Cal Lakowske! 👇

#tiGRRpride #StateRecord #WIAAHockey #189Goals #Legendary #TigerHockey #WisconsinSports

We are incredibly proud to announce that several of our student-athletes have earned WBCA Academic All-State honors. It takes a special kind of discipline to balance a varsity schedule with a heavy course load. To qualify for this prestigious statewide honor, these athletes had to maintain a cumulative career GPA of 3.5 or higher. That’s not just a good season; that’s years of hard work, late-night studying after away games, and a commitment to excellence beyond the box score.

Congratulations to our Academic All-State honorees:

Morgan Kundinger
Hayden Brown
Lily Sullivan
Olivia Larkin
Iris Zenz
Tylan Brown
Gianna Backaus

Join us in celebrating these Tigers for proving that "student" always comes first in student-athlete! 🧡 Drop a "🎓" in the comments to show your Tiger pride! 👇

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Our students aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow—they are leading today. On Thursday, March 5, our Raise Your Voice members stood alongside peers from across the state to meet with legislators and share their stories. Their mission? To advocate for critical mental health support.

By speaking directly with our state representatives, these Tigers are ensuring that young people are not just seen, but heard and supported. We are proud of their courage and commitment to making Wisconsin a healthier place for everyone. Show your support for these student advocates by dropping a "🧡" in the comments!

#tiGRRpride #RaiseYourVoice #YouthAdvocacyDay #MentalHealthMatters

Looking for a livestream for today's 3 PM varsity boys basketball game at Tomahawk? Go to https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/tomahawk/organization/13927/tomahawk-high-school!

Are you looking for your students' school photos? Check your email for information.

BRF Tigers vs Westby Norsemen 📅 Thursday, October 9, 2025

5:30 PM – C Team @ High School
5:30 PM – JV @ Lunda Fieldhouse
7:00 PM – Varsity @ Lunda Fieldhouse

Come support the girls for a great cause! 🎟️ Raffle baskets and fun prizes available: $1 for 1 ticket or $20 for 25 tickets.

💖 Wear pink, pack the stands, and cheer loud!

Get your game day tickets for the home football game against Aquinas!

Adults: $6 | K–12: $2 | Seniors 62+: FREE

Buy at the gate or online to skip the lines! 🎫 [https://gofan.co/event/3852113?schoolId=WI18284]

📺 Can’t be there? Watch or listen live:

Livestream: [http://bit.ly/3VAYmaj]

WWIS 105.3 / 107.1 FM [https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/WWISFM]

Spread the word & see you at the game! 🏈🖤🧡

Educational & Career Planning Conferences start next week! Parents and guardians, don’t forget to sign up for a time to meet with your student and their counselor beginning October 2. Check your email for the signup form.

These are not traditional parent/teacher conferences. Instead, they’re a chance to focus on your students'...

✨ Talents and interests
📚 Current class progress
🎓 Future educational and career goals
🔑 Transition to high school

Conferences typically last 30–45 minutes, and your involvement is crucial. If you’re unable to attend, counselors will still meet with your student and encourage them to share what they’ve discussed with you.

🕶 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