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(2008/07/04)
Christen Geyer leaves no doubt she is pumped up about taking part in her fourth Onalaska High School summer musical and seventh OHS show overall. For one thing, she landed a plum starring role as the witch in this year’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods.”
(2008/07/04)
Little Billy comes up to the plate, batting last in the lineup, and bunts a slow roller to the pitcher. It should be an easy out, but the pitcher overthrows first base. A couple more miscues and all of a sudden Billy has a home run. In a way, that’s kind of how the Holmen Area Backyard Softball League was born, starting out hoping for a bunt single and ending up notching a homer.
(2008/07/04)
When Onalaska and Holmen area students do well, we want to hear about it. The Onalaska Community Life and Holmen Courier publish news about student achievements from elementary to college. Here is the latest good news about Onalaska and Holmen area students:
(2008/07/02)
The airport has been busy these last few weeks shuttling exchange students back and forth. Students from overseas who have been attending area high schools and living with host families are leaving to return to their home countries. American students are returning from their studies abroad. Many of them have forged lifelong bonds.
(2008/07/02)
Ah, another Fourth of July. Picnics, fireworks and friends come together to celebrate America. As the sky lights up with explosions of sound and light, it is important to remember what we are honoring with such excitement and fervor.
(2008/07/02)
When Onalaska and Holmen area students do well, we want to hear about it. The Onalaska Community Life and Holmen Courier publish news about student achievements from elementary to college. Here is the latest good news about Onalaska and Holmen area students:
(2008/07/02)
The following students were named to the Onalaska High School fourth quarter honor roll:
(2008/07/02)
The following students were named Star Students for April at Onalaska Middle School:
(2008/07/02)
People interested in attending one of the nation’s service academies can send their applications to U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, but they must submit applications by Friday, Oct. 17.
(2008/06/24)
The parking lot at Onalaska Middle School was overflowing with cars, bikes and Lycra shorts Saturday morning as the fourth annual Minds in Motion Bicycle Tour geared up for its 8 a.m. start.
(2008/06/24)
Hillary Clinton recently gave what is sure to be her infamous “18 million cracks in the ceiling” concession speech, suspending her campaign for the U.S. presidency and acknowledging Barack Obama’s win. What is remarkable is that some Americans will remember that it was only a matter of decades ago when women and African Americans couldn’t even vote.
(2008/06/24)
Three area students were selected for the Wisconsin School Music Association High School State Honors Music Project. More than 1,800 students in grades 9, 10 and 11 auditioned for 419 positions in the WSMA High School State Honors Music Project ensembles. The auditions were held at seven sites across the state this past February.
(2008/06/24)
Four years ago, Mary Nugent was just starting at Holmen High School as a combination English as a second language/gifted and talented resource teacher and she had an idea: Why not start a high school quiz bowl team?
(2008/06/24)
Nine Coulee Region Christian School elementary students have had poems they submitted accepted for publication in Creative Communication’s Spring Poetry Contest.
(2008/06/24)
When Onalaska and Holmen area students do well, we want to hear about it. The Onalaska Community Life and Holmen Courier publish news about student achievements from elementary to college. Here is the latest good news about Onalaska and Holmen area students:
(2008/06/18)
Mia is a typical 11-year-old fifth-grade girl. She enjoys singing, dancing and playing soccer. She loves going to elementary school in Holmen, her teachers, music and reading. She has a vibrant and lively mind. But two years ago, her family’s genetic history caught up with her and her mind and body began to deteriorate.
(2008/06/18)
Jake Inda still isn’t sure what he’s going to do with his summer vacation this year, two weeks after graduating from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, but he’s certainly earned some down time.
(2008/06/18)
Everyone seems to be “going green” these days. All around our culture, environmentalism, or at least the style and concern that is associated with traditional environmentalism, is being applied to American society in ways that were previously unheard of.
(2008/06/18)
When Onalaska and Holmen area students do well, we want to hear about it. The Onalaska Community Life and Holmen Courier publish news about student achievements from elementary to college. Here is the latest good news about Onalaska and Holmen area students:
(2008/06/11)
Onalaska and Holmen eighth-graders got a day full of history education last week, with a frosting of fun.
(2008/06/11)
job interviewing skills with local business volunteers
(2008/06/11)
Three University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students, including one from Onalaska, were selected as campus winners of the third annual Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship Competition, sponsored by the UW System Advisory Group on the Liberal Arts.
(2008/06/11)
When Onalaska and Holmen area students do well, we want to hear about it. The Onalaska Community Life and Holmen Courier publish news about student achievements from elementary to college. Here is the latest good news about Onalaska and Holmen area students:
(2008/06/11)
The following students were named to the honor roll at Onalaska Luther High School for the second semester of the 2007-08 school year for earning a GPA for the period of 3.5 or higher:
(2008/06/03)
With Onalaska High School’s Charles Deeth Fieldhouse packed almost to the rafters with enthusiastic families, 217 graduates received their high school diplomas Sunday afternoon.
(2008/06/03)
Here is a list of the winners of senior awards and scholarships at Onalaska High School:
(2008/06/03)
Now at the apex of their school careers, seniors are left to wonder what legacy they have left behind.
(2008/06/03)
When three Holmen teachers went over to Germany as part of a study program, they didn’t expect to wind up being substitute teachers. Nevertheless, they had a good time with it.
(2008/06/03)
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — It could’ve slipped through unassumingly with the rest of the items in the La Crescent School Board consent agenda, but board member Bryan Tornow asked that the resignation of La Crescent head boys basketball coach — and new middle school physical education teacher — Craig Kowal be removed and discussed separately.
(2008/06/03)
When Onalaska and Holmen area students do well, we want to hear about it. The Onalaska Community Life and Holmen Courier publish news about student achievements from elementary to college. Here is the latest good news about Onalaska and Holmen area students:
(2008/06/03)
Today, we reach the apex of over twelve years of homework, tests, and papers. Today we step into a different world.
(2008/06/03)
I bet everyone here can say that he or she has heard the cliché, life is a winding road, but hey, isn’t it true?!? We’ve braved this leg of the trail and now we’ve arrived at a pit stop: graduation from high school. It can mean a lot of different things to a lot of people: reaching a huge milestone in our education and our lives, having to brave a walk across stage in heels (hopefully without tripping), or making the inevitable goodbye we never thought we’d be ready for. This journey hasn’t always been easy and we’ve all made mistakes along the way, but it’s been a great ride.
(2008/06/03)
Members of the Board of Education, faculty, honored guests, parents and members of the graduating class of 2008, this afternoon is an occasion that celebrates the end and the beginning at the same time. In a few minutes the class of 2008 will be walking out of here with their diplomas.
(2008/06/03)
Today is May 25…..but its May 25, 2033. It’s been a long time since you graduated. I remember trying to give you an inspirational speech for your graduation in 2008, but I’m sure none of you remember me… or the speech noh well.
(2008/06/03)
The Wisconsin Technical College System Board of Directors approved a collaborative associate of science degree between Western Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse at their May 13 meeting.
(2008/05/29)
With Onalaska High School’s Charles Deeth Fieldhouse packed almost to the rafters with enthusiastic families, 217 graduates received their high school diplomas Sunday afternoon.
(2008/05/27)
It’s hard not to think of “Mr. Holland’s Opus” when a teacher’s career comes to an end. The movie stars Richard Dreyfuss as a music teacher who dreamed of a career as a composer, but sacrificed that dream to spend decades in the classroom teaching high school music.
(2008/05/27)
keep learning By JO ANNE KILLEEN | Staff writer After 34 years, Paul Dable is retiring from teaching at Onalaska Luther High School effective June 1. Though he was originally going to be a pastor, Dable has been teaching English, social studies, economics, psychology and whatever he has been asked to do over the years.
(2008/05/27)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25 WHERE: Onalaska High School’s Charles Deeth Fieldhouse
(2008/05/27)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25 WHERE: Luther High School Association Center
(2008/05/27)
WHEN: 4 p.m. Sunday, May 25 WHERE: La Crosse Aquinas High School’s Reinhart Athletic Complex
(2008/05/27)
“My favorite thing about Ms. Polodna is when she goes silly,” Nash said of his second-grade teacher Susan Polodna. “She makes silly faces, and the best is when she starts with Z.”
(2008/05/27)
WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24 WHERE: La Crosse Center STUDENT SPEAKERS: Liz Imhoff (“Life Moves ‘Pretty’ Fast”)
(2008/05/22)
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25 WHERE: Onalaska High School’s Charles Deeth Fieldhouse
(2008/05/19)
When Zoe de Boer and Alexis Marcon finished their books for the Mary Jo Nettesheim Memorial Literary Competition, they each were worried that they might win. They’re such good friends, they thought losing would be better than winning something without the other winning, too.
(2008/05/19)
Onalaska students made it to Disney World. The “trip” was part of the Movin’ and Munchin’ segment of the Fit Kids Living Healthy initiative in the Onalaska School District.
(2008/05/19)
For the Onalaska High School Class of 2008, this is it. today is the last day of high school, and the culmination of nearly 13 years of studying. Since it is the end, I have no choice but to get nostalgic and revisit the joys of my youth.
(2008/05/19)
Two projects by Holmen Middle School eighth-graders earned some recognition at the recent National History Day state competition on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
(2008/05/19)
The Onalaska High School May Students of the Month are:
(2008/05/19)
The Onalaska High School Extra Effort Award is awarded to students who work above and beyond what is expected.
(2008/05/19)
The Onalaska High School Freddy Hilltopper Award is awarded to students who display positive leadership and school spirit.
(2008/05/19)
When Onalaska and Holmen area students do well, we want to hear about it. The Onalaska Community Life and Holmen Courier publish news about student achievements from elementary to college. Here is the latest good news about Onalaska and Holmen area students:
(2008/05/19)
The Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center will host four events for youths to learn more about archaeology.
(2008/05/14)
The laptops were out in force last Friday at Western Technical College as 85 electronics students from 12 area high schools tried to coax robots representing their respective schools through a series of intricate maneuvers.
(2008/05/14)
Three area high school students are among the 120 Wisconsin students named as All-State Scholars for 2008.
(2008/05/14)
The Holmen School District has two listening sessions planned next week to get public input on changes in elementary school attendance boundaries.
(2008/05/14)
Onalaska and Holmen high school music students attended the Wisconsin School Music Association State Solo and Ensemble Festival this past weekend at UW-La Crosse. Students earned the privilege of performing at state by earning a *I rating on a Class A entry at their district contest in February.
(2008/05/14)
Onalaska High School’s bands will present their final concert of the year on Monday, May 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This concert is dedicated to and recognizes the graduating senior band members.
(2008/05/14)
Two events this weekend will put showcase music at Luther High School.
(2008/05/14)
The Onalaska Hilltopper Show Choir’s Cabaret 2007 show will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, in the Claude C. Deck Performing Arts Center at Onalaska High School.
(2008/05/14)
The May Luther Light at Onalaska Luther High School is senior Jodi Selin, daughter of Jack and Cindy Selin of La Crosse. Jodi attended First Lutheran School of La Crosse before attending Luther.
(2008/05/14)
When Onalaska and Holmen area students do well, we want to hear about it. The Onalaska Community Life and Holmen Courier publish news about student achievements from elementary to college. Here is the latest good news about Onalaska and Holmen area students:
(2008/05/07)
For the past few months, juniors and seniors have been gearing up for the finale of the high school social calendar: prom.
(2008/05/07)
The Onalaska Alumni Association wants to start a new tradition. The association is planning a Wall of Excellence honoring outstanding achievement and service to Onalaska High School by its alumni, faculty and community members.
(2008/05/07)
Western Technical College’s Alumni Association will present this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award to Richard Westpfahl of Onalaska. Westpfahl will be honored at a special reception after Western’s commencement ceremony on Friday, May 9.
(2008/05/07)
Three Onalaska High School FBLA students finished in the top three in their events at the state competition held in La Crosse in early April, qualifying them for the National FBLA Leadership Conference in Atlanta from June 26-29.
(2008/05/07)
A local student who attends the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is taking part in the school’s Senior Art Exhibition, which features work by graduating seniors.
(2008/05/07)
Thousands of middle and high school students will head to UW-La Crosse Saturday, May 3, for an opportunity to perform in a Wisconsin School Music Association State Music Festival, one of the largest student events of its kind in the nation.
(2008/05/07)
Thoughts of Hawaii, Mexico, Green Bay Packers, John Deere tractors, birthday and garden parties all came to mind April 14 as 14 La Crosse County 4-H members displayed their nutritional and creative snacks or menu items for judging at the annual 4-H Favorite Foods Revue.
(2008/05/07)
Contributions toward the Fred Frick Scholarship Fund are coming in slowly, but many want to show their appreciation for the longtime school district administrator who will retire at the end of the year.
(2008/05/07)
Viking Elementary students involved in the Kids for Saving Earth Club have helped out a lot of environmental causes this year, donating money they’re raised to help snowy owls, gorillas and polar bears and to plant trees. They’ve been far from idle, obviously, and they don’t want car drivers idling either.
(2008/05/07)
Katherine Weber of Holmen captured first place in the intermediate voice division Saturday at the prestigious Schubert Club auditions in the Twin Cities.
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