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Alma, WI · Education
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Outstanding Educator: Hamilton and SOTA I Elementary
LA CROSSE, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – As another school year begins, one school in La Crosse looks to make sure the first day is extra special for students. It is the first day of school at Hamilton and SOTA I elementary in La Crosse. Staff host an annual tradition to roll out the red carpet […]
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New Western Technical College president named
LA CROSSE, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – Western Technical College has now named the next person to lead the school after a national search. Kirk Bennett is stepping into the presidential role at Western Technical College after former president Roger Stanford’s retirement. Bennett brings a wealth of experience to the position having previously taught corrections education […]
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Live at Five - Week 1 of High School Football Gets Underway
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WATCH: Holmen and Logan as high school football opens season
The high school football season is here and Wisco Sports Zone will be stream both the Logan and Holmen games each week. Every game will be streamed on the Wisco Sports Zone TV right here, as well as on Roku. The Logan Roku channel can be found here. Holmen’s Roku...
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De Soto Area School Board will ask voters to approve a $3.6 million referendum this November
DE SOTO, Wis. – The De Soto Area School Board will ask voters to approve a $3.6 million referendum this November. The board unanimously passed a resolution on Aug. 17 to ask voters to exceed revenue limits by $500,000 in 2026-27; $1.4 million in 2027-28; and $1.7 million for 2028-29 for non-recurring purposes of “maintaining facilities, instructional programs, student services and updating security and network technology systems.”
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Culture, tech, and The Ark: La Crosse football coaches Casey Knoble & Michael Arnold
Ahead of Friday night’s season openers, both of La Crosse’s high school football coaches stopped in the WIZM studio for The Rick Solem Show to talk about why kids don’t watch games anymore, what it’s like preparing for the iconic “Ark” rivalry game between them and the evolution of the game — and the athletes.
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New Western Technical College president ready to begin first year
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Kirk Bennett is stepping into the presidential role at Western Technical College following the retirement of former president Roger Stanford. Bennett brings a wealth of experience to the position, having previously taught corrections education in Oregon and most recently serving as the vice president of administrative services at Lone Star College-Montgomery in Texas.
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Teachers welcomed back to school
With the school year almost here, School District of La Crosse staff got together for a kickoff event at Central High School on Monday morning. Around 800 people from every school in the district filled the auditorium at the school. Superintendent Dr. Aaron Engel said it’s one of his favorite...
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Logan High School football schedule
We’re just over a week away from the start of high school football season. Logan High School begins the year on Friday, August 21, hitting the road for Ellsworth at 7 p.m. Last year, the Rangers went 7-4 overall and 4-3 in Mississippi Valley Conference play. Here’s a look...
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Western Technical College receives donation of Associated Center Building from Bossard-Parke Family
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Western Technical College celebrated a major gift Wednesday with the donation of the Associated Center Building from the Bossard-Parke Family. The building, located at 601 7th Street North, currently houses multiple nonprofit and business tenants who serve the community.
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Winona School Board member resigns
Winona Area Public Schools (WAPS) announced last week that School Board member Pete Watkins resigned. At the board’s next meeting, members will discuss how to fill the vacancy, such as an appointment process. Voters elected Watkins to represent District One in 2022. In addition to serving on the School...
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Onalaska football aims high as senior class steps forward
Last season, the Hilltoppers went 7 and 2 in the regular season and picked up a Level 1 win before falling to Pewaukee in the Level 2 of the Division 3 playoffs. Now, Onalaska is going to have to replace a lot, including a two-year starter at quarterback. However, whoever takes over the role under center is going to have a ton of weapons by his side.
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‘Real potential for student learning’: Leaders of La Crosse schools envision future of donated building, campus
Set against the bluffs on La Crosse’s southeast side, the former corporate headquarters of Trane Technologies has largely sat unused since the COVID-19 pandemic sent office workers home. Trane, which manufactures heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, donated the 210,640-square-foot office building and 41.5-acre property to the School District...
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WATCH: School Board members tour Trane Building
That was the reaction from La Crosse School Board President Trevor Sprague when asked about the Trane Building after he and other members of the board had a tour of the facility on Monday afternoon. Led by Superintendent Dr. Aaron Engel, the members, along with the media, walked through all...
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La Crosse superintendent gives progress report on new schools, expresses concern about need for staff reductions
As the start of a new school year in La Crosse moves closer, progress is being made on new elementary schools being built for the future. La Crosse superintendent Dr. Aaron Engel told the school board Monday that new construction at State Road Elementary is continuing “furiously.”. Meanwhile, at...