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Principal: Wrestling trips had problems, too
Problems within the Lincoln High School wrestling program stretch further than the lockerroom, the school’s principal said to a crowd of people gathered in the hallway after the Oct. 10… Read more
Board to keep punishment for wrestling team, coaches
By Amy Van Meter VOICE Staff The Wisconsin Rapids School Board unanimously voted against repealing the decision of pulling the Lincoln High School wrestling team from The Clash and The… Read more
Raiders raise money wearing pink
The Lincoln High School football team raised $6,300 by selling Raiders for a Cure t-shirts for the team’s Pink Game Friday, Oct. 7. Administered by Riverview Health Care Foundation, the… Read more
School Board to consider reversing wrestling coach’s suspension
During the Oct. 10 Wisconsin Rapids School Board meeting, the board will consider overturning the suspension of the wrestling coach and the withdrawal of the team from two high-profile tournaments,… Read more
Shuttered school uses cause emotional meeting
Emotional testimony consumed the public comment portion of the Wisconsin Rapids Public School District’s Business Services committee. Peter and Sue Poeschl along with 20 members and volunteers for Wisconsin Extreme… Read more
College report: Local students graduate
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Summer Graduates List: The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has announced the names of students who have completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees as of the… Read more
College report: Local students honored with awards
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Chancellor’s Award: Thirty-four students attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire this fall have received Chancellor’s Award scholarships for the 2011-12 academic year. The Chancellor’s… Read more
MSTC awards 180 scholarships
The Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) Foundation is pleased to announce its 2011 fall scholarship recipients. One hundred eighty-eight scholarships totaling over $145,215 were recently awarded to MSTC students at the… Read more
Got Dirt? Workshop hopes to promote healthy choices for students
With entertainment being a mouse-click away and dinner just waiting on a microwave ding, making healthy decisions can be tough, especially if you’re a kid. In a fast-paced, technology-driven world,… Read more
School board implements new grievance procedure
By Amy Van Meter VOICE Staff Employees of the Wisconsin Rapids Public School district have a new procedure to follow when filing a grievance with the district. The school board… Read more
District copes with student death
Nekoosa School District superintendent Wayne Johnson received the news about 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 6. It was news no school administrator wants to hear: a student had died. After verification,… Read more
Survey: Parents feel safe with kids in Rapids schools
Parents provide school district with positive feedback By Amy Van Meter VOICE Staff Parents had positive feedback about Wisconsin Rapids school district’s public elementary schools. The annual Grade Three Survey… Read more
President: New Assumption principal a problem solver
Moving can be rough, especially if you’re Martin Gibbons. Gibbons, who began his role as Assumption High and Middle Schools principal recently, has been juggling house hunting with the duties… Read more
Local association offers scholarship to non-traditional students
The Wisconsin Rapids Branch of the American Association of University Women is offering a $700 scholarship to a non-traditional woman enrolled in an accredited college. Applicants must be at least… Read more
Lakeland to host registration events at MSTC
Lakeland College’s Central Wisconsin Center will host two registration events on Aug. 29 in preparation for the start of the fall semester. A registration and book sale/buy back is scheduled… Read more
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