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Phillips Middle School Students of the Month for May
Phillips Middle School has announced the Students of the Month for May. SIXTH GRADE: Austin East, the son of Terri East, likes to draw, read, make things, and learn other languages in his free time. He said it may be that he was chosen for this honor because he is nice to people and never treats people wrong. Austin loves seeing his friends at school and participating in all of the activities middle school has to offer. ...
A GREAT REGIONALS: Phillips tops D3 boys/girls track and field, Chequamegon second
The Phillips High School men’s and women’s track and field teams won the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Regional Meet on May 20. Chequamegon was second in the mens division, followed by Hurley, Washburn, Solon Springs/Northwood, Drummond, Bayfield, South Shore, Winter, Mellen, Lac Courte Oreilles, and Mercer. Hurley finished second in the women’s division, followed by Chequamegon in third, the South Shore, Drummond, Mercer, Washburn, Solon Springs/Northwood, Winter, Mellen, Butternut, Bayfield,...
Concerns with IEPs & Alleged Lack of Communication in Phillips School District
A group of parents with students in the Phillips School District are reaching out to other parents with concerns they have presented to administration and other staff members. They are invited other parents, who may have similar concerns, to attend the May 20, 2024 school board meeting to bring light to their concerns.
Prentice High School yearbook honored
The Prentice High School yearbook program has achieved the Jostens National Yearbook Program of Excellence 2024 award at the Bronze Level, according to an April 29 press release from the yearbook publisher of student-created content. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students to develop 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, and information and communication technologies literacy, according to Jostens. ...
The week in baseball: Rib Lake keeps winning
It was a fantastic week in the Marawood North Conference baseball regular season as Abbotsford/Colby High School held on to first place after winning their last five games with a 17-7 overall and 9-1 in the conference. Rib Lake High School won their last four games to finish 14-4 overall and 9-1 in the conference. Abbotsford/Colby has two games remaining with a non-conference match at Columbus Catholic (10-0) and will host Spooner (9-9). ...
The week in baseball: Rib Lake catches Abbotsford
It’s come down to the wire on the diamond as Rib Lake High School has managed a tie for the Marawood North conference lead with Abbotsfords. Both teams are at 9-1 in the conference. Abbotsford has amassed a 15-7 overall record with a 10-4 non-conference win against Neillsville/Granton on May 10, and a 10-0 win over Phillips on May 9. Abbotsford has three games remaining, all non-conference matches. Rib Lake...
Rib Lake, Phillips chasing Abbotsford/Colby
MARAWOOD NORTH CONFERENCE The boys high school baseball season is heading to final weeks of play with Rib Lake and Phillips still chasing Abbotsford/Colby for the conference title. Abbotsford/Colby High School is currently 7-1 in Marawood-North Conference boys baseball and in first place. The team is 12-6 overall. Rib Lake is in second with a...
Phillips School District hires new staff
The Phillips Public School Board meeting approved the recommended hires of three staff, according to the April 15 meeting minutes. Lydia Wissink was hired as a high school math teacher; Julieta Di Nallo was hired as a grade 6-12 campus custodian; and Tammy Holman was hired as the high school forensics advisor. The school board also accepted resignation letters from Mark Fuhr, the high school girls tennis coach for six...
April Students of the Month
Phillips Middle School has announced the Students of the Month for April. GRADE 6: Claryse Johnson, daughter of Amy and Lance Johnson, participated in cross country, swim team and track this year. Her favorite things about middle school are recess, band, gym and lunch. When asked why she thought she was honored, Claryse said, “Hmmm…probably because I’m helpful. Otherwise, I don’t know!” GRADE 6: Luke Gryznowicz, son of Ann and...
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