One of our wrestling moms, Trisha Jacox, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and started treatment this week. To support her and her three children, wrestling moms are collecting donations to help with expenses this evening at the home wrestling match. The match starts at 6 PM in the middle school gym.
It was a victorious night for the Lady Tigers as both the JV and varsity teams triumphed over Osseo-Fairchild on January 13.
In the varsity matchup, the Tigers edged out a close 65-60 victory. Bella Falcon led the charge with an impressive 23 points, while Olivia Larkin added 11 points to the scoreboard. The Lady Tigers came out strong in the second half, building momentum and energizing the crowd. The ladies started to make their fans sweat in the last two minutes, but the Tigers won.
The JV squad also performed well, earning their victory with contributions from top scorers Chylocree Belisle, who tallied 10 points, and Charlise Tebo, who added 7 points.
Congratulations to both teams on their hard-fought wins! Go, Tigers!
📷 Lyniah Coon, Breeze Staff
Parents: In 2023, Wisconsin enacted Act 20, a law aimed at increasing early literacy among students from 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) through 3rd grade. The act requires the assessment of early literacy skills and timely identification and support for students who may be struggling with reading. It also requires parent communication about students’ results, personal reading plans for at-risk students, and progress reports toward grade-level goals.
Beginning in January, parents/guardians of Black River Falls students in grades 5K-3 will be sent results from the winter early literacy assessment through a secure email. The email will be sent around January 20th from “no-reply@eduCLIMBER.com."
Select the large blue “View Documents” button in the email and answer the three questions on the page that follows. Then select “Submit” to see the list of documents you have received. We ask that you read the information shared and then select the “I Reviewed This Document” prompt to notify the district that the forms have been viewed. It is very important that the district has your current email information so you can receive these documents. Please contact the school’s secretary to update email addresses if needed.
You will receive a separate email for each 5K through 3rd-grade child in your family. If a personal reading plan is written for your child, you will receive additional similar emails with their plans and progress reports. Since the emails are auto-generated, you will need to contact either your child’s teacher or principal if you have questions.
Let's hear it for the girls' JV basketball team! They delivered a 38-29 win, defeating Alma Center-Humbird-Lincoln. Keira Small scored 17 points last night at Lincoln, and Charlise Tebo scored 8.
Varsity girls came up short in a hard-fought battle, falling 55-46. Bella Falcon led the charge with 15 points, and Charlise Tebo contributed 10 more points to the score.
Let's celebrate the effort and grit these players continue to display. Go, Tigers! #TiGRRpride
Let's go, Emily Kane! She officially earned her M.S. Ed. Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist degree from UW-La Crosse on December 15. Emily’s dedication to cultivating a love for reading and learning motivates her students daily. This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to her hard work, passion, and commitment to education.
Please join us in congratulating Emily on this amazing milestone! 🧡📚👏
🚍 Join Our Team and Earn a $500 Signing Bonus! 🚍
The School District of Black River Falls is hiring school bus drivers, substitute bus drivers, and non-CDL van drivers!
🌟 What We’re Looking For:
Caring, trustworthy individuals with a good driving record.
No experience? No problem! Free training is provided for qualified applicants.
🌟 Why Join Us?
Flexible, part-time hours (mornings and/or afternoons).
A $500 signing bonus for new drivers!
A great opportunity to earn extra income while serving our students and community.
Interested? Here's How to Apply:
📞 Contact:
Kristi Pronschinske, Transportation Supervisor, at 715-670-0181. Or, stop by N6657 County Road A.
Marti Herzberg at 715-284-4357 ext. 1002
📍 Applications:
Pick up in person at the District Office: 301 N. 4th Street, Black River Falls
Or apply online at https://wecan.waspa.org under "Support Staff"
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
The School District of Black River Falls is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
🚌 Come drive with us, make a difference, and enjoy a $500 bonus! 🚌
Seven talented BRFHS band members had the honor of participating in the first-ever Western Wisconsin Honors Band at Holmen High School on Friday, November 15. These dedicated musicians spent the day rehearsing alongside about 60 student musicians from the region under the direction of Dr. Carolyn Barber, director at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The event ended on a high note with a fantastic concert featuring both middle and high school honors ensembles. Congratulations to Andrea Cogswell, Josie Demaske, Ava Gilberg-Stroud, Keanau Goldsmith, Karolann Mann, Garrett Tande, and Grace Tande for representing BRFHS with such skill and dedication.
🖤 🧡 Your hard work and talent continue to make us proud! 🧡 🖤 #tiGRRpride
We have an end-of-season football wrap-up! Although this season didn’t go as planned (1-8), there were still some bright spots and proud moments for the boys on the football team! Beyond the field, they gave back to the community, helping with cleanup at the fairgrounds and reading to kids at Red Creek—showing that being part of a team is about more than just the game. It’s about supporting the town we call home.
We also had some standout individual performances. Congratulations to Nate Gargulak on earning Coulee Conference Honorable Mention for Defensive End—Coach Yirko is excited to see what he brings next season as a senior!
And a massive shoutout to senior Aidan Gunderson for an unforgettable season: second in the state in total tackles (135), 1st team All-Conference Linebacker, 2nd team All-Conference Punter, All-Region Linebacker, and now moving on to All-State voting! Aidan’s dedication, team-first mentality, and consistency made all the difference on the field. We know he’ll go on to do amazing things beyond football.
Coach Yirko says the team is ready to bring a renewed drive next season. Good luck to all our athletes in their winter sports, and as always—Go Tigers!
📷 by Charlise Tebo, Breeze Photographer
It’s so hot out there, you don’t even need to know how to read a thermometer in Celsius! Due to the scorching heat index today, we're moving today's (August 26) C-team football game time from 5 to 7 PM to avoid melting on the field. 🔥 Spectators, bring water. We won't have concessions available.
Want to take your wrestling game to the next level? 🤼♂️💪 Join us for OPEN MATS every WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY from 5:30 to 7 PM! Open mats are a great way to improve your technique, build strength, and get extra practice time. Plus, it's a chance to hang out with your teammates and have some friendly competition. No matter your skill level, everyone is welcome! #tiGRRpride
🐅 Get Ready to Roar, Black River Falls Tigers! Fall sports are just around the corner, and we're excited to have you join the team. Looking for registration info, practice schedules, fees, or fall practice start dates? It's all on our handy athletics webpage: 🔗 https://www.brf.org/page/black-river-falls-athletics
Heads up, aspiring athletes!
⭐ Be sure you've completed a physical (or have an alternate year card on file) and signed your athletic handbook. These are essential for hitting the field (or court!).
⭐ Don't forget about ImPACT testing! Make sure you're up-to-date on this concussion baseline test.
Let's make this a winning season, Tigers! Go out there and show your stripes! #tiGRRpride #GetReadyToRoar
Don't forget to update your high schooler's information on Skyward before Open House! You'll need to complete this step before your child can pick up his or her laptop. Log in to Skyward and complete the necessary updates. If you have any questions, please contact the high school office at 715-284-4324.
http://skyward.iscorp.com/SkySTSblackriverfallswicom/sso/Skyward/login
Attention Shopaholic Parents (We See You )! We know it feels like just yesterday you were packing away sunscreen and pool noodles. But guess what? The whispers are true—eventually, school's coming. And while those enticing back-to-school sale flyers might be flooding your mailbox, fear not! We still need to pick out our new teacher outfits (fashionable sweater vests, anyone?). We wouldn't want you to miss out on those epic deals on neon highlighters and three-hole-punched everything. So, consider this your friendly reminder to:
✏️ Bookmark this post! It's ready when you're ready!
✏️ Sharpen those shopping pencils! You'll be all set by the time open house arrives (August 22--one month from today).
✏️ Distract yourselves with poolside puns! We recommend "feeling fintastic" or "beach day blues are a distant memory."
Here's the link: [ 🔗 https://www.brf.org/page/supply-lists ]
Stay tuned, future scholars (and their equally enthusiastic parents)! #tigrrpride
It's time to highlight staffers who have given 25 years to our district! Mary Repka and Marc Rukavina are pictured. Catherine Morgan, Kathy Neville, and Pam Pfaff-Olson also were honored for their 25 years of service. Share a good memory with one of these staffers in the comments! #tigrrpride
Hey, football players! 🏈 Don't forget that BRF is hosting a Commitment to Excellence Camp for ninth through twelfth-grade football players. This is a great opportunity to learn, work as a team, and improve your skills. When? July 8-12, Monday through Thursday from 8 to 10 am. Friday night will be Family Night, starting at 7 pm. In addition, there will be a youth camp on July 9-11 starting at 5:30. #tigrrpride
FFA is soaring into the new school year! The BRF FFA Officer Team had a productive retreat filled with planning, team building, and even launching a chapter TikTok (brf.ffa)! Big thanks to the BRF FFA Alumni and supporters for making this retreat possible. Get ready for an exciting year! #BRFFFA #tigrrpride
Attention Parents! 🚌 Remember that transportation/bus contracts are due by August 1 to guarantee your child's spot for the first day of school! ️🏫
Ensuring we have accurate transportation plans helps us run a smooth and efficient system for all students. Please return your completed contracts by the deadline to guarantee transportation for the first day of school. 🍎
Not sure where to find the contract? No problem! Get your contract and handbook below: ⬇️
🔗 Contract [ https://5il.co/2pprz ]
🔗 Handbook [ https://5il.co/2ppry ]
Contracts can be dropped off at the district office or emailed to buscontract@brf.org. Feel free to drop it in the mail (SD of BRF District Office, 301 N. 4 th Street, Black River Falls) or fax it (715-284-7064).
For any questions about transportation, please contact the transportation department at 715-670-0181.
Let's get ready for a great school year! 🍎
After 32 years of teaching (and with 24 of those years in Black River Falls), Lara Zillmer is retiring. Lara graduated from the BRFHS class of '87--once a tiger, always a tiger! While teaching, she taught seventh-grade science and ELA, was a high school interventionist, and advised multiple clubs. Thank you for everything you have done for our district! You will be greatly missed. 🍎
Let's get our open gym numbers up! Volleyball hosts open gyms every Monday from 5-6 pm at the Fieldhouse. This is followed by the BRF volleyball league from 6:30-9 pm through July 22. This is a great way to get some court time and show coaches your skills. Open gyms are for all middle school and high school athletes!
Let's go, girls! 💪
Falls CC has some good things going this summer. Realize that we are always looking for interested runners and are working to improve our numbers. We run our middle and high school programs together. This summer, we initiated our G.R.I.T. Running Challenge—"Great Runners Initiate Training"—and it started this week. Cross country is a great sport for building general fitness and is an excellent way to prepare for other sports. We work hard, but we have fun as a team!
We also have the weight room available on M-W-F from 10:30 to 12:00, and this is open to both middle and high school runners. If you have any questions, contact Head Coach Steve Markee or Varsity Assistant Paul Rykken or middle school coaches Mike Shepard or Eli Youngthunder. #tigrrpride
