April 2024

School District of River Falls Honored Nationally for Fourth Consecutive Year for Music Education Support

The School District of River Falls has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. This designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

I’m proud of our students and staff and the investment that our community makes for our students. We have a quality music education program, including two outstanding musicals a year, choral and instrumental ensembles and concerts, a state champion marching band, and more.

This year, we have had an unprecedented number of solo and ensemble musicians headed to the state competition. This award is symbolic of the commitment our community has made to our students and the dedication of our music educators to bring quality musical opportunities to our students.

-Superintendent Jamie Benson

Summer School Registration deadline: May 3, 2024

Check out the exciting learning opportunities available this summer. Here are a few of the many classes offered:

Elementary

Getting Ready for 1st Grade

Getting Ready for 2nd Grade

Reading Mo Willems

Reading Eric Carle

Fine Motor Fun

Games, Games, Games

Grammar Games

Land of Dinosaurs

Middle School Math, Social Studies & English classes

Middle &/or High School

Digital Graphic Design (Adobe) - HS hybrid course for credit

Plants, Animals, Pizza & More

FFA Leadership & Development program

Tractor Safety

Career Development Through SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience)

Register by May 3! Visit our website for a full class listing and registration information. Contact Tera with questions: 715-425-1800 ext 1119.

Preschool screening - new session added on June 3!

Preschool screening is required for ALL incoming 2024-25 RF4C students. This FREE screening provides a simple check of your child’s motor skills, speech & language, socialization, self help skills, and vision & hearing.

June 3 session is for those who did not participate in the April screening. More details here.

Important Dates

May 10 No School (teacher inservice)

May 16 Renaissance Graduation Celebration (6-8pm)

May 27 No School (Memorial Day)

June 2 High School Graduation (1-3pm)

June 6 Last Student Day of School

2023-24 BOARD MEETINGS

May 20, June 17

*School board agendas are available the Friday before each meeting.

Sweetheart Dance (Daddy Daughter Dance) is May 3

A special night of dancing for kids, K-5th grade, and their special someone (18+)!

Souvenir photo & flower
Ice Cream Sundaes
DJ playing hits from both generations

This is an inclusive event: this date night provides the opportunity to strengthen the bond between girls and the male role model(s) in their lives. We also recognize that all families look different, and we welcome any positive or important figure in the child’s life to accompany them to the dance.

Marvelous Movie Date (mother son event) is May 19

Very few seats available - this event is almost sold out! Enjoy a fantastic afternoon at The Falls Theatre with popcorn, drinks, and a viewing of the heartwarming film IF. Ticket includes a concession snack pack for each guest and fun photo opportunities to capture this special time.

This is an inclusive event: this movie date provides the opportunity to strengthen the bond between boys and the female role model(s) in their lives. We also recognize that all families look different, and we welcome any positive or important figure in the child’s life to accompany them to the movie.

Need financial assistance? Contact Community Education at 715-425-1830 ext 3800

We're hiring!

Join the Wildcat team!

Certified Staff Openings

Support Staff Openings

#rfpride

Thank you to all who came out and visited our table at Earth Fest River Falls on April 20! It was another fantastic event with a great turnout. The school district was represented by the School Forest, Community Ed, Wiley's Wardrobe, RFHS FFA, and members of RFHS NHS.

Thank you to the 500+ volunteers who share their time and talent with our students, staff and district. We appreciate our many volunteers, who help with PTO events, provide academic help, share career knowledge, pop "Friday" popcorn, chaperone field trips, and help our students and staff in countless other ways. You make a difference!

#nationalvolunteerappreciationmonth

Meyer Middle School (MMS) Girls Who Give Back volunteered recently at the Relay for Life. This service-oriented group helped set up and clean up, as well as hosted a drink and bake sale, raising $781.25 for the American Cancer Society!

135 people joined in the tasty fun at River Falls Public Montessori (RFPME)'s spring Math and Muffins.

🎵RFPME students enjoyed the talent of the MMS Select Choir.

🌳Thank you to the Renaissance Academy students who helped plant trees at the School Forest.

🍪🍪Westside's Character Council recently organized and hosted a craft and bake sale to benefit the River Falls Relay for Life team, raising more than $1,000.

Greenwood's web-footed friend, Daisy, graced the school playground with her presence for the 4th consecutive year!

She and her 12 darling ducklings recently left the school and made it safely to the Kinnickinnic River, with the help of Greenwood staff and the River Falls Police Department.

Rocky Branch families enjoyed muffins and juice while playing math games and reading math books at the second Math and Muffins event of the year.

Senior Exit Interviews

Nearly 100 volunteers helped make the senior exit interviews at River Falls High School (RFHS) a success on April 19, providing a meaningful experience for our graduating students.

Mad Money Event

Thank you to the many businesses and volunteers who made this year's Mad City Money event a success at RFHS.

We are grateful for such a supportive and dedicated community that helps teach our students valuable personal finance concepts.

Visit the Community Education Summer 2024 catalog for some great learning opportunities. Register here.

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.

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Phone: 715-425-1800

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