Tunnel City
Tunnel City, WI · Education
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De Soto School District raises starting salary for teachers
DE SOTO Wis. – The De Soto Area School District will start paying its new teachers more money beginning this fall. Administrators looked at the base wage salaries for new teachers in 11 nearby rural school districts for the 2025-26 school year during its regular June meeting. De Soto’s base wage of $42,600 was lower than nine other school districts – only Ithaca and Weston were lower than De Soto at $42,000 each.
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Aquinas High School IMPACT students help cultivate community garden
LA CROSSE, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – Aquinas High School says students from their IMPACT program will volunteer to cultivate the Kane Street Community Garden. Students volunteer multiple times a year, with this focusing on upkeeping the garden that is harvested every season to distribute free vegetables to those in need or those interested in eating […]
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UW-La Crosse unveils new campus landmark, built by alumni
LA CROSSE, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – UW-La Crosse has a new landmark on campus. With the help of alumni support, UWL is unveiling a new sculpture on campus grounds. The sculpture is a 10-foot stainless steel version of UWL’s “Eagle in the L” athletics logo. Alum Joe Laux conceived the idea for the sculpture while […]
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UW La Crosse unveils new sculpture on campus
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - With the help of alumni support, UW–La Crosse is unveiling a new sculpture on campus grounds. The sculpture is a 10-foot, stainless-steel version of UWL’s “Eagle in the L” athletics logo. Alumnus Joe Laux conceived the idea for the sculpture while...
Fillmore County Journal
Caledonia School Board has Five Open Seats to Fill in Fall Election
Caledonia Public School Board members met on Monday, June 15 at Caledonia Elementary School for a meeting that lasted fewer than 20 minutes. Board Chair Mike Peterson called the meeting to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance and conducted roll call. Superintendent Craig Ihrke was on vacation and student member Phoebe Lampert is off for the summer. All others were present.
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Local Students Named to UW-La Crosse Dean’s List
The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year, ending in May. Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned at least a 3.5 semester grade point average and carried a minimum of 12 credits.
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De Soto adds ‘business world’ experience and campus visits to 2026-27 career plan
DE SOTO, Wis. – The De Soto Area School District is trying to better prepare its middle and high students for the future – no matter if it involves college, technical school or employment. Principal Tim Fergot updated the school board on changes being made to the district’s...
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De Soto’s Trussoni wins Wisconsin FFA Turf & Landscape Maintenance Proficiency Award
MADISON, Wis. – Jackson Trussoni of the De Soto FFA Chapter has been named the 2026 Wisconsin FFA Turf & Landscape Maintenance Proficiency Award winner. The award recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and skill development through work-based learning experiences. Trussoni’s interest in landscaping began by mowing his...
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Aquinas’ state run ends in semifinal loss to The Prairie School
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Viroqua wins state FFA middle school quiz bowl leadership development event
MADISON, Wis. – The Viroqua FFA Chapter was named the winning State FFA Middle. School Quiz Bowl Team. The Middle School Quiz Bowl Leadership Development Event (LDE) was held. at the 97th State Convention of the Wisconsin Association of FFA in Madison, Wis. Members of. the winning Middle School...
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Outstanding Educator: Heather Skiles
LA CROSSE, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – One woman is continuing her work even during the summer to make sure that young kids are receiving the nutrition they need. Heather Skiles is a nutrition manager for the School District of La Crosse who spends her workdays providing food to her students. She began this role 12 […]
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91 Cadets Graduate From Wisconsin Challenge Academy
MAUSTON – Ninety-one cadets became the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy’s 56th graduating class during a June 10 ceremony at Mauston High School. According to the Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs Office, the cadets completed the academy’s pre-challenge and residential phases after about five months of training at Fort McCoy near Tomah.
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De Soto Schools staff changes announced
DE SOTO, Wis. – The D Soto Area School District will have at least two new teachers this fall and some administrator jobs will change, too. Katelyn McKittrick, a 2025 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduate who is from Readstown, has been hired to teach science at De Soto Area Middle School. Finley Konrad, a 2026 UW-La Crosse graduate from Westby, will become the second grade teacher at Prairie View Elementary in Retreat.