Playoff bound! The #2 seeded Tigers are once again hosting a semi-final game against the #3 seeded West Salem/Bangor Panthers! Come out to the middle school gym on Tuesday, October 13 at 4:30 to cheer on your Tigers!

The previous games with West Salem/Bangor have all been close! Come on out and give the Tigers your support! #tiGRRpride
about 2 hours ago, Julie Tiedens
Three young people standing together in front of an orange background wearing matching Black River Falls Tigers team shirts, with "playoff bound" written in script and "TIGERS" spelled out in bold white text behind them.

It’s time to show off your orange and black! Homecoming week is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with all of YOU!

We’ve set up a brand-new Homecoming 2026 web page with everything you need to know for the week:

🧡 School Spirit & Dress-Up Days (find theme schedules for all schools!)

🧡 Victory March & Community Pep Assembly – Thursday, Oct 15 , starting at 6:00 PM

🧡 Homecoming Parade – Friday, Oct 16 @ 2:00 PM

🧡 Homecoming Football Game – Friday, Oct 16 @ 7:00 PM

Don't miss a single detail, parade route update, or spirit day theme.

Facebook is limiting number of links we can post, so comment HOMECOMING2026 on this post, and check your direct messages. We'll message you a link to all the details!

Let's make this the best Homecoming yet! Go, Tigers!

#tiGRRpride

4 days ago, Julie Tiedens
2026 Homecoming: Graphic with text at top, orange pom poms at bottom.
We are officially almost a month into classes! Watch as our school mascot takes us on a tour of the halls, classrooms, and favorite student hangout spots. Our middle schoolers go through the cycle of talking with their friends in the hallways, collaborating in classes, experiencing fun-tastic specials, and occasional stops to chat with our superb secretaries. What was your favorite middle school hangout? #tiGRRpride

Credit: Lily Sullivan, marketing intern
11 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Students smiles while holding stuffed tiger
Two students working while a stuffed tiger reads
Tiger sits atop some notebooks while students talk behind it
Students sing in choir while a stuffed tiger sits in a chair
Student wears inflatable goalpost hat while holding stuffed Tiger
Tiger sits in front of a secretary while she works
Students in grades 4K–6 are invited to join the BRF High School cheerleaders for the Homecoming Mini Cheer Clinic!

Come cheer, dance, and show your #tiGRRpride! Participants will spend the morning learning a fun cheer and dance routine with the BRF High School cheerleaders. They will then have the opportunity to perform with us during Homecoming Week at the Victory March!

YOUTH CHEER CLINIC
Sunday, October 11
8:00–11:00 AM
BRF High School – Sam Young Gym
Cost: $16 per athlete
Parents and families are invited to join us at 10:45 AM for a special sneak peek performance of what the cheerleaders learned during the clinic!

HOMECOMING VICTORY MARCH PERFORMANCE
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Meet Location: Evangelical Lutheran Church Parking Lot
115 N 5th St.
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Meet Time: 5:45 PM
Victory March Begins: 6:00 PM
Cheer & Dance Performance: Approximately 6:15 PM

Our youth cheerleaders will march with the BRF High School cheerleaders to BRFHS Tiger Stadium and perform their cheer and dance routine on the track!

In the event of rain or inclement weather, the performance will be held in the Sam Young Gymnasium at BRF High School.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 5!

Register through GoBound here:
https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h20260821062107425fc568a1b21984a/register

Don’t forget to wear your ORANGE & BLACK for the Victory March!

GO TIGERS!
14 days ago, Julie Tiedens
A promotional graphic for a "MINI CHEER clinic" featuring high school cheerleaders in black, orange, and white uniforms practicing on an athletic track next to a football field. The cheer team holds orange and black pom-poms in various cheer motions. Bold white text across the top reads "MINI CHEER" with cursive red text overlapping that says "clinic." The School District of Black River Falls Tigers logo sits at the bottom center.
If you act now, the next time you hear the phrase, "Hey, coach!" it might be directed at you.

Making a difference in a student's life starts on the court, mat, track, and ice!

We're looking for leaders to join the Tiger coaching staff for the 2026–2027 school year. If you love athletics, mentoring young people, and bringing that #tiGRRpride energy, we want to hear from you!

High School Openings:

C-Team Boys Basketball Coach
Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach
Assistant Boys Hockey Coach
Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach
JV Baseball Coach
Assistant Track & Field Coach

Middle School Openings:
Head Girls Basketball Coach (7th Grade)
Head Boys Basketball Coach (8th Grade)
Head Boys Basketball Coach (7th Grade)

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email Marti Herzberg in HR (marti.herzberg@brf.org) or Activities Director Cade Murray (cade.murray@brf.org).

Help us spread the word by tagging someone who would make an amazing Tiger coach! 🧡🖤
23 days ago, Julie Tiedens
A graphic titled "HEY, COACH!" in large light gray text against a green outdoor background. A Black River Falls Tigers golf coach wearing a black Titleist hat, sunglasses, and a black vest with "TIGERS GOLF" on the chest stands smiling next to his golf bag while speaking with a female student-athlete. The Tigers logo is featured at the bottom center.
It's another jam-packed week for Tiger athletics! Mark your calendars and come out to support our athletes from September 14–19:

Monday, Sept 14

🏃 MS/HS Cross Country Tri-County Invite (Home @ Skyline) – 4:00 PM

⚽ Varsity ASL Soccer @ Onalaska – 4:15 PM

🏐 MS Volleyball @ Independence/Gilmanton – 4:30 PM

🏈 JV Football VS Aquinas (Home) – 5:00 PM

Tuesday, Sept 15

🎾 Varsity Girls Tennis @ West Salem – 4:00 PM

⛳ Varsity Girls Golf Conference Meet (Home @ Skyline) – 4:00 PM

⚽ Varsity Boys Soccer @ Mauston – 5:00 PM

🏈 MS Football @ Osseo-Fairchild – 5:00 PM

🏐 Girls Volleyball @ Viroqua – JV/JV2 5:30 PM / Varsity 7:00 PM

Thursday, Sept 17

🎾 Girls Tennis VS Mondovi (Home) – 4:00 PM

🏐 MS Volleyball @ Eleva-Strum – 5:00 PM

⚽ Varsity Boys Soccer @ Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran – 5:00 PM

🏐 Girls Volleyball VS Westby (Home - Parents Night) – JV2/JV 5:30 PM / Varsity 7:00 PM

Friday, Sept 18

🎾 Girls Varsity Tennis @ Regis – 9:00 AM

🏈 Varsity Football @ West Salem – 7:00 PM

Saturday, Sept 19

🏐 Varsity Girls Volleyball BRF Invite (Home) – 8:00 AM

⚽ Boys Varsity Soccer VS Logan (Home) – 12:00 PM

Let’s pack the stands and bring that #tiGRRpride energy all week long!
25 days ago, Julie Tiedens
An athletic graphic titled "THIS WEEK" in large white lettering on an orange background, with "Sept. 14-19" written in the bottom left corner. High school football player Rylie Dobson stands in the foreground wearing his white and orange number 30 Black River Falls Tigers jersey, with the Tiger logo featured at the bottom center.
Another huge week of Tiger activities is here! Here’s where you can cheer on our students from September 8–12:

Tuesday, Sept 8

⛳ Girls Golf @ Arcadia – 4:00 PM
⚽ ASL Soccer @ La Crosse Logan – 4:15 PM
🏈 JV Football @ Westby – 5:00 PM
🏈 MS Football (Home) – 5:00 PM
⚽ Boys Soccer Scrimmage @ Mauston – 5:00 PM
🏐 Girls Volleyball VS Luther (Home) – C/JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM

Wednesday, Sept 9

⛳ Girls Golf @ Whitetail Golf Course – 9:00 AM

Thursday, Sept 10

🏃‍♂️ MS/HS Cross Country @ Ettrick Golf Course – 4:15 PM
🎾 Girls Tennis @ Viroqua – 4:15 PM
⚽ ASL Soccer @ West Salem – 4:15 PM
🏐 MS Volleyball (Home) – 5:00 PM
🏐 Girls JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Arcadia – 5:30 PM / 7:00 PM

Friday, Sept 11

🏈 Varsity Football @ Aquinas (UW-La Crosse) – 7:00 PM

Saturday, Sept 12

🏐 Varsity Volleyball @ Sparta Tournament – 8:00 AM
🎾 Girls Tennis Quad @ Menomonie – 12:30 PM

You never know. There may be updates between now and game time, and we can't be sure what the weather will look like at the time of this writing. Always check Bound for the latest updates...and if you look at the game pages, you may even find some livestream links! https://gobound.com/wi/schools/blackriver/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-07

Pack the stands and show that #tiGRRpride!

about 1 month ago, Julie Tiedens
Tennis player hitting a ball.
Last week was a live one for BRF athletics! The Tigers stayed active, competed hard, and brought incredible energy across six different sports:

🏈 Football: Rolled past Westby 30-7 behind 2 Rylie Dobson rushing TDs and 9 tackles from Andrew Bird!

⛳ Girls Golf: Took 2nd at The Grove (196), led by Jordyn King’s 1st-place 44. Jordyn and Gracie Parker both birdied Hole 8!

🎾 Tennis: Swept Bloomer 7-0 with dominant singles and doubles play!

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Cross Country: HS Boys took 6th at Jesse Brone (Lukas Cornelius 12th). MS Boys finished 2nd and MS Girls claimed 3rd!

🏐 Volleyball: Fought through a 5-set nail-biter at GET, powered by Olivia Larkin’s 35 kills!

⚽ Soccer: Picked up a huge 10-5 win over Adams-Friendship!

Way to represent, Tigers!

#tiGRRpride
about 1 month ago, Julie Tiedens
Soccer players huddle up at a game.

Our cross country runners are building awesome momentum!

At Westby’s Ken Trott Invitational, the boys took 6th out of 15 teams—just 4 points off 5th! Lukas Cornelius finished 13th overall, while freshman Caleb Ellingson earned 25th as the top freshman finisher. Freshmen Aaron Thurow (35th), Caleb Biddle (66th), and senior Jay Pleinis (68th) rounded out scoring. For the girls, sophomores Audrey Kitowski (58th) and Farrah Laufenberg (67th) led the team, followed by senior Grace Tande (88th).

The Tigers kept pushing at the 9-team Cashton Invitational this past weekend and came away with many great performances! Sophomore Lukas Cornelius placed 12th in a field of 100. Caleb Ellingson and Aaron Thurow placed 24th and 25th, respectively. Farrah Laufenberg led the girls team in 38th place. And check out that middle school race--Emma Kitowski ran her first race came in first while Ashley Biddle was in 9th and Avery Biddle was in 14th. The MS boys team saw Eastyn Brown take 17th and Bryce Kitowski in 18th.

Next up: The Jesse Brone Invite at Cochrane-Fountain City High School on Thursday, September 3. Let's keep running strong, Tigers!

Results:
Westby: https://accuracetiming.com/results/2026/ktcc_26.pdf
Cashton: https://accuracetiming.com/results/2026/cashcc_26.pdf

#tiGRRpride

about 1 month ago, Julie Tiedens
Photo of two girls in orange Falls CC singlets with arms around each other's shoulders. Text on image says "Tigers XC"

Tomorrow is the big day! We can hear the hallways buzzing already. 

As you try on those first-day outfits, here is a quick attendance checklist to ensure a smooth, stress-free start to the year:

✅ Bookmark the school number: Save your child's school attendance line in your cell phone so it's handy if you ever need to report a morning absence. Find all your contact info here: https://www.brf.org/page/attendance

✅ Establish the launchpad: Set up a designated spot near the door for backpacks, shoes, and coats to eliminate morning chaos.

✅ Prepare your backup plan: Talk with a neighbor, family member, or fellow school parent about carpooling or helping out if your morning routine ever hits an unexpected snag.

We have missed your children so much over the summer. Let's start the year strong, consistent, and together. See you next week! #tiGRRpride #attendancematters

about 1 month ago, Julie Tiedens
Text on image: Stacking Up Success. Decorative image of a stack of colorful books.
Give a warm Tiger welcome to Kyle Berra! Kyle joins the middle school team as an 8th-grade math teacher and athletic trainer. With 24 years of experience as an athletic trainer and 13 years coaching BRF wrestling, Kyle brings a wealth of passion and leadership to our district. He believes failure is just a stepping stone to success and encourages students to always "fail falling forward." Kyle looks forward to helping 8th graders discover how math applies to real life while keeping learning engaging and fun. Welcome to your new role, Kyle!

#tiGRRpride
about 1 month ago, Julie Tiedens
Kyle Berra, 8th grade math teacher and athletic trainer
Congratulations to Jenni Windsor on stepping into her new role as middle school counselor! Jenni loves the vibrant energy of middle schoolers and the fun spontaneity of every day. Her goal is to ensure every student feels safe, valued, and cared for...and knows they can always drop by her office to kick back in the comfy blue chair when they need a breather. We are so glad you are here, Jenni!

#tiGRRpride
about 1 month ago, Julie Tiedens
Jenni Windsor, middle school counselor
Please join us in celebrating Laura Lindow as she steps into her new role as a 6th grade math and science teacher at the middle school! After ten years as a dedicated long-term sub across BRFSD, Laura is excited to set up her very own classroom space. She loves 6th graders' energy for hands-on science labs and believes strong relationships help students thrive. Welcome home to your new classroom, Laura!

#tiGRRpride
about 1 month ago, Julie Tiedens
Laura Lindow, Science and Math 6th Grade Teacher
Say hello to Chelsey Gile, the new middle school secretary! Chelsey brings a rich background in customer service to our middle school's main office. She looks forward to starting this new chapter by connecting with staff, students, and families every day. Chelsey wants every child who steps into the office to feel safe, supported, and guided toward success. Welcome to Black River Falls, Chelsey!

#tiGRRpride
about 1 month ago, Julie Tiedens
Chelsey Gile, Middle School Secretary
Welcome Lennae Marion to Black River Falls Middle School as our new school counselor! Bringing 16 years of educational experience—including most recently counseling military-connected students in Japan—Lennae is excited to make Wisconsin her new home. She focuses on building strong relationships and serving as a trusted adult for our students. Lennae strives to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and respected. We're happy to have you here, Lennae!

#tiGRRpride
about 1 month ago, Julie Tiedens
Lennae Marion, Middle School Counselor. Portrait of a woman in a black and white shirt.
Let's give a warm Tiger welcome to Maria Wiedl, our new middle school family and consumer science teacher! Maria brings hands-on experience in culinary arts and apparel from Middleton High School, along with a passion for interactive learning. She lives by the belief that involving students directly helps them truly understand. Maria looks forward to building strong connections across our community and creating a classroom where every student feels respected and welcomed. We're glad to have you on our team, Maria!

#tiGRRpride
about 2 months ago, Julie Tiedens
Maria Wiedl, MS family and consumer science teacher
Help us welcome Breanne Johnson to Red Creek Elementary as a School Counselor! Breanne is eager to build connections across our school community—getting to know our students, staff, and families. She strives to ensure every child feels safe, seen, trusted, and has a true sense of belonging when they walk through the door. Welcome to Red Creek, Breanne!

#tiGRRpride
about 2 months ago, Julie Tiedens
Breanne Johnson, Red Creek Counselor. Portrait of a woman wearing a black jacket.
Welcome back to the middle school team, Karen Simm! Karen is excited to continue her work helping middle schoolers discover their potential as a Special Education Teacher. She believes in teaching perseverance and helping students understand that a tough moment doesn't define their whole day. Thank you for your dedication to our students, Karen!

#tiGRRpride
about 2 months ago, Julie Tiedens
Karen Simm, Special Education Teacher
Let’s give a warm welcome to Maranda Nelson, who is joining Black River Falls Middle School as an 8th Grade ELA and Science Teacher! Entering her fifth year in education, Maranda looks forward to getting involved in the local community and making a positive impact. She lives by the motto "measure twice, cut once" and wants all her students to realize they are capable of achieving great things. Welcome to the Tiger family, Maranda!

#tiGRRpride
about 2 months ago, Julie Tiedens
Maranda Nelson 8th Grade ELA and Science. Portrait of a woman in a green shirt.
Let's welcome Martha Spencer to the middle school as a Special Education Teacher! Bringing 19 years of teaching experience, Martha believes in building daily success for her students and helping them recognize their unique strengths. She looks forward to collaborating with colleagues and families to help students enjoy the learning process and hit high academic goals. Welcome aboard, Martha! #tiGRRpride
about 2 months ago, Julie Tiedens
Text on image: Martha Spencer Special Education Teacher. Portrait of woman wearing blue shirt.