La Crosse Schools get state permission to start early again

Families in the La Crosse school system can mark Aug. 19 on their calendars for next summer. That will be the opening day of the fall semester in 2027, a decision made Monday night by the La Crosse school board. The state mandates public schools cannot start before Sept. 1....

Tomah School Board Members Receive Certificate of Achievement Awards

Congratulations to Tomah Area School District Board of Education members Michael Gnewikow and Sue Bloom, who were recently honored by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) with Certificate of Achievement Awards. These awards recognize school board members who demonstrate a high level of commitment to Wisconsin public school students...

Back-to-school date for next year in La Crosse is set for August 19th

Families in the La Crosse school system can mark August 19th on their calendars for next summer. That will be the opening day of the fall semester in 2027, a decision made Monday night by the La Crosse school board. The early start is designed to help the La Crosse district lower the cost of providing transportation to private school students who also return to the classroom before the state-ordered date of September 1st.

Angi McAndrews – Open Door, Open Book

Houston Public Schools hired a new superintendent, Angi McAndrews, this past summer. Her motto is “Open Door, Open Book.” She encourages members of the community to reach out to her with any concerns or celebrations. While McAndrews is new to being a superintendent, she has extensive experience in...

Aquinas High School students join National Life Chain demonstration

Solie inducted into Onalaska HS Wall of Excellence

Humility can be an overused word. Spend a few minutes talking with Dave Solie, and you’ll know that humility is a genuine part of his being. It was evident on Friday night when Solie was inducted into the Onalaska High School’s Wall of Excellence after his selection by the Onalaska High School Alumni Association.

La Crescent Football falls at home to Pine Island

LA CRESCENT, Minn. (WKBT) -- La Crescent-Hokah Football fell short of an upset bid Friday night at Seaton Field, losing 33-12 to Pine Island.

Viterbo announces public campaign, focusing on building programs and environment

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Viterbo University is announcing the second phase of The Viterbo Effect: a Campaign for Lasting Impact. The campaign has already raised $42 million during its silent phase, surpassing the initial total campaign goal of $30 million. The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration contributed $3 million,...

De Soto Area School officials pitch referendum directly to the people

DE SOTO, Wis. – De Soto Area School District officials are taking their referendum pitch directly to the people. Superintendent Tim Fergot, other school administrators and board members are handing out informational fliers about the district’s upcoming $3.6 million operational referendum during De Soto’s varsity football and volleyball games.

New logo, new name for La Crosse Public Schools

A new identity for public education in La Crosse. At Monday night’s meeting, the La Crosse School Board unanimously approved a new name, logo and tagline:. Superintendent Dr. Aaron Engel said the transition reflects the unity across all campuses. “This is about much more than a new logo,” Engel...

La Crosse school district unveils new name, logo and tagline

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The School District of La Crosse has rebranded itself as "La Crosse Public Schools", officials announced Tuesday following Monday night's school board meeting.

La Crosse firefighters teach Central High School students about kitchen fire safety

LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The La Crosse Fire Department visited Central High School to teach students about fire safety, using its mobile kitchen unit for a hands-on demonstration.

Holmen uses big first half to cruise to victory over Tomah

The Vikings stayed unbeaten on the season as they handily defeated the Timberwolves in Week 6 of the high school football season.

Vacancy on the Tomah School Board

Due to a recent resignation from the Tomah School Board, a vacancy on the Board of Education currently exists. This vacancy will be filled by appointment of the Board. The person appointed will serve until the next election. Board members, in addition to attending regular meetings, are expected to attend special meetings as necessary, work on Board committees as appointed, and work on special committees with teachers and administrators.

Warriors defense stifles Dover-Eyota in 21-0 victory

The Caledonia Warriors looked to improve to 4-0 on the season as they were hosting Dover-Eyota.

Literacy under the lights: La Crosse football players trade playbooks for storybooks

The book was titled “I Will Take a Nap!” and that’s just what Wyatt Lemke was going to do — right there on the Logan High School football field. Wrapped up in a blanket, she was all done. Not really. The kindergartener was just being a...

As $3.6M referendum nears, De Soto remembers lingering impact of past budget cuts

DE SOTO, Wis. – Some of the budget cuts that were made after the De Soto Area School District’s April 2024 failed referendum, the first of three recent failed referendums, remain in place more than two years later. Eliminating the Supervised After-School Study program and the late bus...