Our 4K students have been stepping into some big shoes this week as they explore Community Helpers!

Hands-on learning like this helps our little ones understand the world around them while building empathy and respect for the people who serve our community every day.

#tiGRRpride
1 day ago, Julie Tiedens
A young 4K student wearing a red firefighter helmet and jacket sits behind a tablet and a "Dispatcher" sign in a pretend classroom fire station setup.
A smiling 4K student dressed in a firefighter jacket and red helmet holds up a red toy megaphone and telephone receiver inside the classroom.
A young student smiling in a firefighter costume holds up a pair of red rubber boots while standing on a colorful classroom alphabet rug.
Four 4K students dressed in firefighter coats and helmets pose together in their classroom while holding play hoses, a spray bottle, and a megaphone in front of a pretend brick wall backdrop.

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.
See these 15 cuties? They're all Forrest Street Tiger Way award recipients this week! Their teachers say they are models of safey, respectfulness, and responsibility. Teachers also gave a shout out for hard work, kindness, and showing leadership in the classroom.

Nice job, Tigers! #tiGRRpride
7 days ago, Julie Tiedens
A group of young elementary students sitting and standing in two rows, smiling and proudly holding up "The Tiger Way" certificate awards in front of a colourful wall banner.
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.
Learning about how our bodies work is pretty cool, but actually building the systems yourself? That's magic.

Mrs. Prestwood's first-grade scientists put together hands-on models of the circulatory system to see up close how blood pumps through our bodies to keep us moving, playing, and learning.


#tiGRRpride
15 days ago, Julie Tiedens
Two first-grade students sit side by side at classroom desks, smiling while gluing pieces of pink and blue yarn onto their human body outline worksheets.
A first-grade student smiles at the camera while working at a grey classroom desk, carefully attaching pieces of blue and pink yarn to a human body outline using a glue stick.
A first-grade student sits at a classroom table focused on gluing pink yarn onto a human body outline worksheet to represent the circulatory system. On the table sit a glue stick, a open pencil box with markers, and a pair of purple scissors.
A first-grade student wearing a grey shirt that reads "Tiger" smiles for the camera at his desk, displaying his human body worksheet with blue and pink yarn representing blood vessels. A pencil box full of crayons and yellow scissors sit beside his paper.
A close-up view of a completed first-grade science project featuring a human body outline on white paper with pink and blue yarn carefully glued to show the circulatory system pumping through the heart, arms, and legs.
Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7th, 2026. Enjoy the long weekend! We'll see students back on Tuesday, September 8th.
about 1 month ago, Christina Kurschner
Bright smiles, big dreams, and new adventures—Day One is almost here!

From dressed-up royalty to fresh school gear, our hallways were buzzing with excitement as our students stepped into a brand-new school year during last week's open house, but that was JUST the start!

There is nothing quite like the energy of the first morning back, seeing old friends, meeting dedicated teachers, and diving into new possibilities.

We are ready to learn, grow, and shine together all year long. Welcome back, Tigers! Let's make this year unforgettable. #tiGRRpride
about 1 month ago, Julie Tiedens
A close-up portrait of a young boy wearing a printed collared shirt, smiling softly off-camera.
A young blonde boy in a striped polo shirt smiling cheerfully while standing near a bright green wall.
Two young students wearing matching blue plaid shirts and backpacks looking down while exploring classroom cubbies.
A young girl smiling happily while looking through the window cutout of a yellow school bus prop.
School staff members and families interacting joyfully outdoors with giant bubble wands during open house.
A young girl with long brown hair wearing a colorful patterned sundress, smiling warmly.
A young boy wearing glasses and a black Simba t-shirt looking forward with a focused expression.
A young girl with blonde hair in pigtails, wearing purple glasses and a white unicorn shirt, smiling cheerfully for the camera.
A young girl in a black t-shirt and silver necklace smiling brightly next to a rack of food truck snacks.
A young girl with blonde hair wearing a shiny, gold princess-style dress and smiling during a school portrait session.

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.
Help us welcome StacyMae Hart as a new kindergarten teacher at Forrest Street Elementary! After subbing in the district for two years, StacyMae is making her daydream of setting up her own classroom a reality. She aims to bring warmth, patience, and kindness to her class every day, showing our youngest Tigers that learning is an adventure. We're excited to watch your students grow, StacyMae!

#tiGRRpride
about 1 month ago, Julie Tiedens
StacyMae Hart, Kindergarten Teacher. Portrait of a woman.
Forrest Street Elementary will hold it's 2026-2027 Open House tomorrow, August 26th, from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Families and students can meet their teachers, get a school picture taken, and much more!

Families should schedule a time to meet with the classroom teacher through Family Access in Skyward. If you need assistance with this, please call the Forrest Street office at 715-284-9406.
about 1 month ago, Christina Kurschner
Help us welcome Jamie Anderson to Forrest Street Elementary as a special education paraprofessional! Jamie brings seven years of special education experience and a constant positive attitude. She lives by the motto that every day offers a fresh start. Jamie is eager to support our young Tigers and make sure every child knows they are loved, valued, and belong in our school community. Welcome to the team, Jamie!
#tiGRRpride
about 1 month ago, Julie Tiedens
Jamie Anderson, Forrest Street Paraprofessional. Portrait of a woman in a black shirt.
Give a big cheer for Danielle Amundson, who is serving as our elementary floating substitute teacher across Red Creek and Forrest Street Elementary! Danielle is excited to step into classrooms across both buildings, bringing a welcoming smile and creating a safe, encouraging environment wherever she goes. Thank you for supporting our young Tigers every day, Danielle!

#tiGRRpride
about 2 months ago, Julie Tiedens
Danielle Amundson, RC & FS Floating Substitute Teacher
Welcome Xaviera Lonewolf to Forrest Street Elementary as our new Kindergarten Teacher! Xaviera is excited to welcome our youngest Tiger learners, build strong relationships, and make fun memories together throughout the year. Her positive energy and commitment to a fresh start make her a fantastic addition to our kindergarten team. We can't wait to see her class grow!

#tiGRRpride
about 2 months ago, Julie Tiedens
Xaviera Lonewolf, Kindergaten Teacher. Portrait of a smiling woman.
We're SO excited to welcome Embers Rising Dance Studio to Community Education!

Embers Rising Dance Studio is offering a fun new opportunity for young dancers! Join Mrs. Marianna for a Pom Pom Party where participants will dance with pom poms to some of their favorite music, learn proper pom dance arm positions, practice kicks, leaps, and jumps, and create a fun craft to take home.

The class will be held on Saturday, August 8, from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM at the Red Creek Elementary Gym and is open to ages 5–10 for just $10. Participants should dress for movement by wearing leggings or shorts, a t-shirt or leotard, and sneakers—just like they would for gym class. Check the comments for a link to register!
2 months ago, Julie Tiedens
Text on the graphic says "Pom Pom Party." BRFSD logo at bottom. Decorative graphic of some orange and black pom poms at bottom right .

We are five weeks out from the first day of school! This week, we want to give a special shout-out to our youngest learners in Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Starting school is a big milestone, and building the habit of regular attendance right now sets the foundation for your child's entire educational journey. Did you know that missing just two days a month in kindergarten can make it harder to learn to read later on?

Here are a few gentle things you can do this month to prepare:

⏰ Gradually adjust bedtimes: Start moving bedtimes up by 10 minutes each week so the first morning isn't a shock to the system.
⏰ Talk it up: Keep conversations about school positive and exciting to ease any transition anxiety.
⏰ Map out appointments: Try to schedule routine check-ups during summer days or after school hours whenever possible.

Want to learn more? Here’s a great resource! https://www.attendanceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/K_1st_Handout_012925.pdf

We can’t wait to see those big smiles on day one! #tiGRRpride #attendancematters

2 months ago, Julie Tiedens
Text: "Every Day Counts" with alarm clock at the bottom.
Learning geometry is a total treat in Mrs. Gerdes's summer school class! These tigers designed 3D castles to practice angles, perimeter, and spatial shapes. A few creative designs even featured chocolate doors—because why not?

We love seeing our students build confidence, master new skills, and bring joy into the classroom every day. Way to go, mathematicians! #tiGRRpride
3 months ago, Julie Tiedens
A young student wearing a bright orange shirt leans over a classroom desk with a focused smile while pressing colored paper onto a craft project. A pencil pouch sits on the desk nearby. School District of Black River Falls logo is at the bottom.
A young female student wearing a pink shirt sits focused at a classroom desk, carefully holding a glue stick in one hand and a piece of purple construction paper in the other during a crafting project. School supplies including scissors and paper scatter across the table. School District of Black River Falls logo is at the bottom.
A young female student with light brown hair wearing a patterned blue shirt carefully uses pink safety scissors to cut a piece of gray cardboard at her desk. A paper bag project and crayons rest on the table beside her. School District of Black River Falls logo is at the bottom.
School is just six weeks away, and we are already getting excited to welcome your children back into our classrooms!

At the School District of Black River Falls, we view our families as our greatest partners. As you start thinking about the upcoming school year, we want to talk about one of the biggest ingredients in your child’s success: regular attendance.

When students are here every day, they don't just stay caught up on schoolwork. They build deep friendships, grow their confidence, and feel a sense of belonging. We know life gets busy, and challenges happen. That’s why we’re here to support you every step of the way. Let’s work together to make this year amazing!

Our doors are always open. If you have questions or need support preparing for the year, please reach out to your child's school office! #tiGRRpride #attendancematters
3 months ago, Julie Tiedens
Text on image: be present. Decorative image: bell with handle
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
3 months ago, Julie Tiedens
Text: Supply Lists Available. Decorative image: backpack stuffed with notebooks and pencils.
Ready, Set, Go! Scan the QR code for the March Newsletter.
6 months ago, Christina Kurschner
March Newsletter
The February Newsletter has arrived! Sit back and enjoy reading about all the wonderful things happening here at Forrest Street Elementary.
7 months ago, Christina Kurschner
February Newsletter