Six sixth graders went to UWL for Kids College sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Gifted and Talented Network.
Students attended three different sessions of their choosing ranging from the Experience the World, Science, Surrealism Art, Improv and News 8 showed them how they produce the news.
#everystudenteveryday
The 1st Graders collaborated with the Kindergartners and 2nd Graders to brighten up the school hallways! We created a Butterfly Museum to celebrate (hopefully soon) warmer weather!
Mark your calendars. Summer school will take place the weeks of June 13th, 20th, and 27th. More details and registration will be sent home in the coming weeks. Thanks!
Our elementary students and teachers have done a great job of adjusting to their new (old) classrooms in the 1901 building. We are all excited about moving back into the refurbished elementary wing next Fall! Happy Friday!
Yearbooks are in and supplies are limited! Cost is $40. If you would like to purchase one, please contact Mrs. Benson to get yours before they're gone!
Pulsera Project: Coming Soon! The Spanish Club is participating in a global outreach project selling bracelets and purses handmade by artists in Nicaragua and Guatemala with all proceeds from the sale being returned to these communities to directly support artists, scholarships, community programs, and medical services. Contact Señora Paulson if you're interested in making a purchase to make a difference on the other side of the globe!
Congratulations to all 8-12th grade musicians who participated in our Large Group Music Festival in Westby today. The 8th grade band received a 1 rating in the middle school class level of music. The high school choir received a 1 rating in class B and the high school band received a 1 rating in class A, the most difficult level of music for school bands across the state! Your hard work and dedication really paid off!🎺🎼🎷🎹🎤
The Kindergarteners have been working hard learning about plants this Spring. To celebrate their hard work, they joined fourth grade in a fun hands-on project; planting their very own plants! The kindergarteners had so much fun extending their learning and getting messy along the way. They are also practicing responsibility as they tend to their plants daily!
La Farge Musicians are preparing to head to State! The trumpet choir, clarinet choir along with soloists Hayden Fowell, Kyle Degner and Abigail Schreck are heading to Viterbo on Saturday to perform at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival.🎼🎺🎷
These La Farge Elementary 5th Graders are “On a Roll”! They all improved their GPA by at least .5 points from the 2nd to the 3rd quarter. Great Job!
Today was the closing reception of this years Artistic Discovery art contest put on by Ron Kind. La Farge was well represented with 18 out of the 60 entries. Out of our entries, Grace Nemec received an honorable mention with her watercolor and ink piece. Congratulations to those that entered and represented La Farge so well. In Ron Kind's speech he spoke highly of La Farge and the talent we have. Ron Kind has always supported the arts and believes both visual and musical arts deserve high recognition for their hard work.
On Thursday April 21st, La Farge Middle School's 6th grade Battle of the Books team competed in the Mississippi Valley Gifted & Talented Network's Battle of the Books. This competition was based on comprehension questions coming from a list of 50 books that they have been reading throughout the school year. Our team consisted of Bentley Nelson, Carissa Nemec, Daisy Nemec and Madison Wojczak. The team performed marvelously, tying for 3rd place out of nine teams! #GoWildcats!
The LHS community service event is currently still on for tomorrow afternoon. Students should bring gloves and clothing appropriate for painting / garden work.
4K - 8th grade students. We will be having the La Farge Summer Rec baseball and softball sign-up meeting on Wednesday, April 27th at 6:30 pm in the school lunchroom. This meeting will include information about expectations for players and parents, sign-up forms, general schedules, team communication, and clothing/jersey orders. Please contact Josh Hansen, summer rec director, with any questions.
These La Farge Elementary students made donations to a supply drive for Ukrainian refugees. This effort is being coordinated by the La Farge United Methodist Church and the La Farge Lions Club. Thanks to all who donated!
Congratulations to Mr. Zant! He successfully ran in the Boston Marathon on Monday of this week. The elementary students gave him a pep rally send-off on Thursday and tracked his race on Monday morning. We are proud of you Mr. Zant!
A group of sophomores and juniors had the opportunity to tour UW-La Crosse and Western on Monday. We got a glimpse of all the great programs and opportunities these colleges have to offer, including this demonstration from the robotics department at Western.
The National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive today at the school from 12:30 pm until 5:30 pm. We are close to hitting our scholarship goal for the High School Seniors in NHS. There are still donation times available. Feel free to stop in and help support the seniors and the Red Cross.
Spring Cleanings! Dental Clinic at School on Monday, April 25, 2022
Bridging Brighter Smiles is holding their next dental clinic at La Farge School District 461 on:
Monday, April 25, 2022
It is not too late to enroll! Get your Spring smiles ready!
Sign up online at:
http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/
Professional Dental Services Provided Right at School Include:
Oral Screening
Dental Cleaning
Fluoride Varnish Application
Dental Sealant Placement
Silver Diamine Fluoride Application
Oral Health Education
Referral Assistance
Forward Health (BadgerCare) Accepted!
(Other Private Dental Insurance Not Accepted)
Not sure if your child is enrolled, or due for care? Call Bridging Brighter Smiles at 262-896-9891, or email coordinator@bbsmiles.org.
The National Honor Society had a great turnout on Saturday for their 5K Run/Walk for the La Farge Emergency Services. Thank you to everyone that came to participate. Here are some pictures from the event.
