Exciting Facility Improvements Underway: Construction Updates & Summer Plans | |
Greetings,
As we turn the corner on the 2024-25 school year, progress continues on the construction projects at RFHS and the transportation center. Starting in June, projects will also begin at Rocky Branch, Westside, Greenwood, and Meyer Middle Schools. These initiatives are made possible through the passage of the February 2024 referendum.
Over the next eight months we will strive to limit interruptions to the learning environment due to these projects. School leaders are actively planning to ensure that Summer School, Summer Kids Club, Speed and Strength, and co-curricular activities continue smoothly without negative impact. Stay tuned for ongoing updates regarding these programs.
If you are interested in following construction projects progress, there are monthly updates on our website's Facilities Projects page.
Although there may be some temporary inconveniences, we are excited about the long-term benefits these projects will bring in improving the infrastructure of our schools.
Sincerely,
David Bell, Superintendent
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Work has begun at the athletic entrance of the high school. | |  |
The athletic entrance is closed due to construction. Door 202, located on the student parking lot side, is now used to access the athletic/activities wing of RFHS. | | |
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Important Dates
Feb 20 Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences
Feb 24 RFHS & RCA Parent-Teacher Conferences
Mar 7 End of Trimester Two (Elementary Level)
Mar 11 HS ACT Day for Juniors (Virtual day for grades 9, 10 & 12)
Mar 17-21 No School (Spring Break)
The Board of Education meetings are streamed on the district YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/schooldistrictofriverfalls
2024-25 BOARD MEETINGS: Mar 24, Apr 21, May 19, June 16
*School board agendas are available the Friday before each meeting.
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WHEN
June 16 – August 8th
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
*Closed Friday, July 4th
WHERE
River Falls High School
818 Cemetery Road,
River Falls, WI 54022
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FEES
$205 for a full week
4 Day Rate: $170 per child
3 Day Rate: $130 per child
2 Day Rate: $90 per child
Field Trip Only: $60 per child, per day
K-6th GRADE
GRADES BASED ON 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION
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Kindergarten Roundup is March 6!
Stop by your neighborhood school anytime from 4:30-6 pm to meet the kindergarten teachers, ask questions and see the school!
To find your neighborhood school, visit our website.
School information:
Greenwood
982 East Division St. | 715-425-1810
Westside
1007 W. Pine St. | 715-425-1815
Rocky Branch
1415 Bartosh Ln | 715-425-1819
We can't wait to welcome our newest students!
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Interested in open enrolling in the School District of River Falls?
The open enrollment regular application period for the 2025-26 school year runs from midnight on February 3, 2025 and ends at 4:00 pm on April 30, 2025.
Apply through the Wisconsin Department of Instruction. Questions? Visit our Open Enrollment Information page.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
#rfpride
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This month we celebrate our dedicated school counselors who empower students by fostering academic, social, emotional, and career readiness, and provide mental health support.
A big thank you to our hardworking counselors:
RFHS: Kimberly Bruesewitz, Tracy Klein, Alison Oosterhuis, Reagan Stocker
Renaissance Academy: Geri Muller
MMS: Gary Campbell, Sam Dusek, Jordan Seifert
Elementary Counselors: Larissa Dreyer (Greenwood), Karen Swanson (Westside & Montessori), Amanda Kauth (Rocky Branch), Amy Everson (Westside).
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Celebrating 100 days of school!
- Stacking 100 cups
- Making a 100 fruit loop necklaces
- Hunting for 100 Hershey Kisses
- Collecting cereal to donate to the RF Food Pantry
- Writing 100 reasons we love our school
- Dressing up like we are 100 years old!
Just a few of the fun elementary school activities from the 100th day of school!
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A pickle autopsy?!
Renaissance students dill-igently performed an autopsy on a pickle in Anatomy and Physiology.
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Students Qualify for State MATHCOUNTS Competition!
Congrats to ALL members of the middle school MATHCOUNTS team for their hard work at regionals! 168 students competed in our regional MATHCOUNTS Competition. Charlie D., Wyatt T., and Royden R. will now head to the state competition in Sheboygan this March! And a big thank you to Abby Mazzei and Abby Lerum for coaching this dedicated team.
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Artists from Greenwood, Rocky Branch and Westside were recently selected to have their artwork entered into the Wisconsin Art Education Association's Regional Youth Art Month Exhibition! Their artwork is on display at UW-Stout for the month of February. | |
RFPME Upper Elementary students hosted a Career Fair and did an amazing job researching and sharing information about the careers they hope to pursue. | |
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This month we recognize our SROs for National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day.
SROs are mentors, educators, and protectors, dedicated to keeping our schools safe and supporting our students.
Thank you, Officer Jensen and Officer Amaro, for all you do!
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🎉Congratulations to all who participated in the FFA Leadership Development Contest in Spring Valley! The River Falls High School FFA team crushed the competition! Many of our students will compete in sectionals this April. | |
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Correction! The River Falls Lions Club recently donated $10,000 to our school district. The funds will be used to support our district’s ongoing mental health resources for students, including counseling services and activities that promote well-being.
A previous article incorrectly listed a smaller donation amount. We are grateful for such generous support!
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Thank you to Allina Health for the recent $2,000 charitable contribution to Wiley's Wardrobe. Money will be used to purchase supplies such as personal hygiene products, school supplies, snacks and clothing for students in need. | |
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River Falls Community Education
Thank you, Fox Den Books, for providing prizes totalling $150 for the winning teams in our annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition.
View additional RFCE offerings in our Winter/Spring 2025 catalog and learn more at rflearns.org.
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In partnership with families and the community, the School District of River Falls is an innovative PK-12 grade educational leader committed to the academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being of every student. | |
Our district e-newsletter is one way we hope to increase connections and communication between the School District of River Falls and our community. We'll periodically share our "good news" and other important information about our district in this publication. You are receiving this district communication because you are a School District of River Falls parent/guardian, staff, or Community Education participant. Individuals who do not currently have students in our district can still receive this communication by subscribing to it. | | | | |
