3K Open House Information
As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, we'd like to introduce some of our new staff. This afternoon, meet Abby Wood, our new After School Program Coordinator!
"My name is Abby Wood and I am so excited to be the coordinator for our after school program this year! I grew up here in La Farge and attended La Farge High School. I am currently studying elementary education at Western Technical College on my way to becoming an elementary teacher. I am so excited to be back in the school I grew up learning, now doing what I love! I look forward to seeing everyone in after school club!"
Please help us welcome Abby (back) to La Farge Schools!
As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, we'd like to introduce some of our new staff members! Today, meet Joe Zant, our new 4th grade teacher!
"Hello! My name is Joe Zant. I am very excited to be the new fourth grade teacher in La Farge this upcoming school year! I’ve recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior with a degree in elementary education. Having grown up in Hillsboro, I am proud to begin my career as an educator so close to home. Previously, I have spent time as a DNR biologist in both Wisconsin and Utah. Currently, I live in Hillsboro with my wife and two boys. As a family we enjoy spending time outdoors whether it be running, fishing, camping, or swimming. I look forward to sharing such passions with my students, and can’t wait for the adventures that this upcoming school year will bring."
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Zant to #WildcatNation!
We are looking for a High School English Teacher to join our team right away for the 2021-2022 school year. More information at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/Vacancy/120198
#EveryStudentEveryDay
We are looking forward to seeing all our #WildcatNation students, families, and community members in one short week!
La Farge School District Families and Community:
At their meeting this evening, the LFSD Board of Education approved a COVID-19 Mitigation and Response plan that includes information about masking, transportation, co-curricular activities, and quarantine protocols. More information can be found here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ddrrgajDphCGUtlTVFH73RUI_i8_gRE40cFpmOABvos/edit?usp=sharing
Online registration directions for the 2021-2022 school year can be found at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Be37G_k8zuMAKLFAuq75HqShVQomnwcFR6kL_-RRLf8/edit?usp=sharing
Please get in touch with the District Office with any questions!
As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, we'd like to introduce some of our new staff members! Today, meet Dan Heitman, our new part-time 3rd grade support teacher.
"I am excited for round 2 in the classroom with the students and staff at La Farge. I had the privilege of teaching in the Viroqua district for 25 years. Since leaving Viroqua in 2015, I have worked at several endeavors, including as a vocational job coach, a paraprofessional for high schoolers, a caregiver for seniors, and even as an optical technician. They were all rewarding, but none as much as working in our schools. I look forward to the energy and daily adventures that elementary students offer!
My wife Sue and I (And our furry princess Grace) are happy to be back in the Driftless region. When we are not busy with our current remodeling project, we enjoy reading, short, "old people" hikes, learning about the birds in our area, and learning more about keeping saltwater fish."
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Heitman to La Farge!
REMINDER:
The 2021 yearbooks are in! If you ordered one, stop in to school TODAY, August 11th, between 5pm and 6pm to grab yours.
* There are a limited number of extra copies on hand.
School is just around the corner so why not show your support with some new LF gear! The La Farge Schools store is now open. There will be a limited number of items on hand at Back to School Night, August 25th, but all items can be purchased online at the link below. Store closes September 5th.
https://lafargesch21.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=X6NAM
Looking forward to kicking off the school year in a few short weeks! #EveryStudentEveryDay
The 2021 yearbooks are in! If you ordered one, stop in to school Wednesday, August 11th between 5pm and 6pm to grab yours.
* There are a limited number of extra copies on hand.
See below for information regarding Summer P-EBT benefits.
As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, we'd like to introduce some of our new staff members! Today, meet Cori Greenland, our new elementary special education teacher.
"Greetings! My name is Cori Greenland, I will be the new Special Education Teacher at La Farge Elementary School! I am so excited for the opportunity to be a part of the school in our community where my husband and his parents graduated, and one day my own boys will graduate from too. I grew up in a tourist lake town in Southeastern Wisconsin where I first discovered my love for swimming and sailing. After high school I moved to La Crosse and completed my bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation at UWL where I found my love for long distance running and the man I now call my husband. After I graduated I moved to La Farge and worked at an inpatient behavior therapy center in La Crosse while I completed my master's in Applied Behavior Analysis. Today, I live outside of town with my husband on his family farm with our two boys and two dogs. We love just about anything there is to do outside including hiking/running at the KVR, campfires, and exploring new trails. I am looking forward to being connected to this intimate community and being part of teaching and raising our children."
Please join us in extending a warm Wildcat Welcome to Mrs. Greenland!
As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, we'd like to introduce some of our new staff members!
Today, meet Ashley Palmer, our new Family and Consumer Science teacher!
Ashley graduated from La Farge High School, and went to college at UW-Stout in Menominee. Ashley has recently returned to UW-Stout and is in the process of working on her Master's Degree.
Ashley's family includes her husband Steve, daughter MaKenna, and son Evan. Ashley is beginning her 14th year of teaching FCS! When she isn't teaching, Ashley likes to read, watch movies, play games, and spend time with family and friends.
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Palmer (back) to La Farge!
As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, we'd like to introduce some of our new staff members!
Today, meet Ximena Puig, one of the homeroom teachers for the Kickapoo Valley Forest School opening this fall.
Ximena Puig has dedicated the last 15 years of her life to young children as a teacher (grades k-5), teacher mentor and mother. She graduated from La Farge High School in 2001 and has a master's degree in early childhood education from Oberlin College. She is about to move to a little place in the country with her husband, Noah (a vegetable farmer), and her two young sons. Exploring the wonders of the natural world with young children is one of her very favorite things to do. She also enjoys family time, cooking, taking walks, growing flowers, fiber crafts and reading. She is so excited to be part of the Kickapoo Valley Forest School team and to spend every day outside at the beautiful KVR, learning and growing with children.
Join us in welcoming Ximena (back) to La Farge!
As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year we'd like to introduce some of our new staff members! Today, meet our new kindergarten teacher!
"Hello! My name is Alexis Wilson and I am so excited to be teaching kindergarten in La Farge this upcoming school year! I graduated this spring from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with certification in both early childhood general education as well as early childhood special education. I was born in raised in Illinois, but absolutely love the beauty of Wisconsin. I enjoy being outdoors—hiking, playing disc golf, and seeing the views. I look forward to starting the school year and growing alongside my students. I hope to inspire a love of learning in those around me and to leave a lasting impression!"
Join us in welcoming Ms. Wilson to La Farge!
La Farge Elementary School Supply List for the 2021-22 school year:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s3NH4PzO6n-3Vi1FZvxtAq7V9Dhsfpf_/view?usp=sharing
School Supply Lists are available at this link
https://thrillshare.com/s/documents-la-farge/browse/234373
As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year we'd like to introduce some of our new staff members!
Today, meet our new 1st grade teacher!
"Hi! My name is Brenna Smedema and I am so excited to be teaching first grade! I graduated from St. Norbert College this past May with a degree in Elementary Education with a certification in Early Childhood. I also earned my Spanish Language Certificate. Reading, going on bicycle rides, and walking the family dog Indy, are some of my favorite pastimes. I also have quite the collection of succulents! I look forward to meeting everyone soon!"
Join us in welcoming Ms. Smedema to La Farge!
I’d like to invite everyone to join us for the Concert in the Park tonight at 6:00 pm in the Village Park. We will playing some of your favorite Pep Band tunes, so join us for an evening of MUSIC and FOOD🎶🍔!
(Music students please remember to bring a dessert!)