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College News: Graduations, scholarships and dean's lists
NTC scholarships The Northwood Technical College Foundation announced the fall 2024 semester scholarship awards to 220 students totaling $103,370 with an average award of $470 on May 15. Three area students were awarded scholarships to attend Northwood Technical College campuses in Ashland and Rice Lake. Pria Popowski, of Fifield, received the Tashina Guthrie Memorial Scholarship to study early childhood education at the NTC Rice Lake campus. ...
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.
Area athletes place at Abbotsford meet
There were many outstanding performances by Chequamegon, Prentice and Rib Lake athletes at the Abbotsford High School meet on April 29. GIRLSChequamegon senior Autumn Michalski won the 800 meter run, breaking her own record with a time of 2:27.58. Her qualifying time was 2:12.13. Abby Schuetz of Prentice finished sixth. Michalski also won the 3,200 meter run with a time of 10:45.70. Teammate Abigail Humphrey placed third with 14:35.14. ...
Butternut School awarded $22K fab lab grant
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced April 30 that Butternut School District was awarded a $22,000 state grant to fund a fabrication laboratory (fab lab), to teach essential skills for 21st century learning in a global economy. “Having been deeply involved with the implementation of a cutting-edge Fab Lab in a previous school district, I can attest to the fact that the opportunities provided through this grant program will be an absolute game-changer for our students, staff members, and community,” said Butternut School District...
Arthur-Gray receives doctorate
Mathew Arthur-Gray, of Park Falls, was recently awarded a Doctor of Education degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a university press release. Arthur-Gray's doctoral research centered on the transformative impact of nonprofits on the educational journeys of transgender youth, according to the announcement. The accomplishment demonstrates a commitment to leveraging education to drive social change. Arthur-Gray is currently residing in New York City with his husband, Aaron,...
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...
Late homers lift Athens over the Eagles
PARK FALLS — It was a heartbreaking night for the never-say-quit Chequamegon High School girls softball team at home on April 30. The Screaming Eagles rallied at least four times during a seven inning game to stay with the visiting first place Athens but the Blue Jays scored big in the late innings to win 17-11. It was a game with several home runs to open leads or close them. But in the top of the seventh inning with the score 12-11 Athens senior outfielder...
How do the Price County High Schools Rank?
U.S. News & World Report recently ranked public high schools across the nation based on the college readiness index, college curriculum breadth index, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, and graduation rate. 17,665 public high school were ranked across the nation. 462 public high schools in Wisconsin made the ranking list, including the three high schools in Price County.
Schienebeck, Morgan win events at Eagle River
Chequamegon High School seniors Robert Schienebeck and AJ Morgan placed first in events at the Eagle Relays meet at Northland Pines High School in Eagle River on Apr 25. The Eagles were the only area school to compete at the event. Chequamegon placed fourth among the boys varsity teams, seventh in junior varsity, and seventh among the boys throwers team scores. Chequamegon placed fifth among the girls varsity teams. “This...
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