Richard Onyait, a refugee who fled a dictator occupied Uganda six years ago, graduated last week with a Bachelor's in Nursing from Herzing Uni…
The McFarland School District (MSD) has released yet another development in the school reopening process.
In a typical year, school cafeterias are bustling with activity from September to June. This year, the seats are empty and the room is silent.
More information has been released regarding options for a virtual alternative to in-person learning at the McFarland School District (MSD).
Two long-time McFarland School Board members will not be running for re-election this spring.
With a global health crisis, job losses and an economic downturn reminiscent of the great recession, 2020 left a tangible mark on communities …
Thirty McFarland High School students have come together to speak out against a recent school board decision.
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The McFarland Equity Project (MEP) has launched its new website, https://www.mcfarlandequityproject.org/.
After several hours of deliberation, the McFarland School Board has approved middle and high school students to return to in-person learning b…
McFarland High School Senior Payton Jarrett was named the McFarland Optimist Club Senior of the Month for December.
The giving spirit is in full effect this holiday season at Dr. Virginia Henderson Elementary School in Madison.
After nearly six months of learning from home, McFarland students in grades three through five are heading back to physical schools.
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The McFarland Education Foundation (MEF) will be hosting a silent auction fundraiser beginning on Friday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m…
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Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) has been awarded a $3,675 grant for its adaptive fall program of chamber orchestras and recorded concerts.
Effective last Wednesday, Richard Kilmer has resigned from the Dane County Board. Kilmer had previously announced his anticipated resignation,…
McFarland families hoping to send their children back to in-person school will likely have to wait at least another three months.
The future is looking optimistic for McFarland middle schoolers.
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In an Oct. 15 news release, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) announced the 2020-21 general aid amounts for Wisconsin schools.
When Adam Domack walked into his workshop on a day in early September, he had no idea he was about to create a viral sensation.
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Nominations of Wisconsin PK through 12 teachers and principals can now be submitted online at www.kohleducation.org for the 2021 Herb Kohl Edu…
Effective Sept. 2, special education students may learn in-person at school buildings in Dane County, following the release of a revised coron…
The August McFarland Optimist Club Senior of the Month is Katie Hildebrandt, a senior at McFarland High School and nominated by MHS staff memb…
With the support of McFarland area residents, local business and civic organizations, 110 children of families served by the McFarland Communi…
