BELOIT — Superintendents on both sides of the border have been meeting to discuss how to safely reopen schools for the 2020-2021 school year.
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The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt (Coalition) awarded five Southwest Wisconsin graduating high school seniors with $1,000 Edvest, Wisconsin’s College Savings Plan, gift cards for their winning Money Smart Essay Contest submis…
For behind-the-scenes commencement commentary, the Milton Courier turned to Red Hawk Media advisor Tim Hall and yearbook advisor Sarah Brechtl.
The Class of 2020 Milton High School graduation ceremony will take place in your home, wherever you can view the Red Hawk Media YouTube channel.
Wisconsin Student Loan Help Hotline has been created to help student loan borrowers during the pandemic. The hotline is a partnership between the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt and Ascendium Education Solutions. The number is 833-589-0750.
UW-Health Health and Sports Distinguished Psychologist Dr. Shilagh Mirgain suggests creating consistency this summer to help children find healthy ways to manage stress. Outdoor play is among strategies she suggests as children return to more predictable summertime patterns. Maintaining COVI…
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announced that departments across both the Whitewater and Rock County campuses are planning for the return of students, faculty and staff for the Fall 2020 semester.
The Milton Area Youth Center plans to reopen on June 8 and will remain open for the entirety of the summer rolling right into the next school year.
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COVID-19 has brought sweeping societal and lifestyle changes to everyone. For children, changes at home and school can create feelings of insecurity and anxiety, UW-Health, Madison, Health and Sports Distinguished Psychologist Dr. Shilagh Mirgain said.
Blackhawk Technical College in a May 28 news release announced a multi-stage plan to fully reopen college operations.
The change will place students in 4K through third grade at various elementary schools based on home addresses and transportation availability.
When school buildings closed in Milton in March, Milton West Elementary School first-grade teacher Mackensie Wade, like all the district’s teachers, prepared to teach her students from home. Wade said tending to the emotional needs of young students was high on the list of priorities, and, s…
Registration for virtual summer school begins 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, and ends midnight May 20.
School District of Milton Superintendent Rich Dahman has announced that Milton Middle School Assistant Principal Tara Czerwinski will become the new principal of the middle school effective July 1. Czerwinski will be replacing current Principal Matt Biederwolf, who had announced his planned …
David Holterman of Milton was selected by the Milton School Board to fill the seat vacated by Mike Pierce, who resigned for personal reasons at the April 27 school board meeting. The vote Monday was 5-1 with Brian Kvapil voting no.
Wisconsin school buildings are closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. School continues through virtual learning. Meal distribution and other essential services can take place on school grounds but social distancing is required.
Milton High School senior Jakob Snow asked Congressman Bryan Steil, a Republican representing Wisconsin’s 1st District, about the economic side of the coronavirus pandemic. AP Gov students had the opportunity to ask questions of Steil on Monday during a video conference.
State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor has proclaimed May 4-8, as Teacher Appreciation Week in Wisconsin.
Milton School Board member Mike Pierce resigned effective Tuesday evening.
If you want to keep the rain away, wear a hat like this. It worked for Susie Hooker, who was distributing lunches at Milton West Elementary School on April 22. Lunches during the pandemic are not based on income but are open to students 18 and younger. For more info, go to www.milton.k12.wi.…
State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski announced $5.25 million in additional aid for public school libraries to address distance learning needs from the Common School Fund.
Milton School District Superintendent Rich Dahman released a statement after Gov. Tony Evers on April 16 announced all school buildings in Wisconsin would remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 school year:
Security cameras, athletic field upgrades, new paint jobs and floors are among the improvements the Milton School District is eyeing under newly approved capital and technology improvement plans.
University of Wisconsin at Rock County graduate Steffi Farrey, a liberal studies major from Whitewater who earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences in 2019, has won a national writing competition for the second year in a row.
The Milton School District will continue to pay hourly support staffers through May 1 or the date they return to regular work, whichever comes first.
Milton students heading back to virtual learning this week experienced technical difficulties.
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross announced today the creation of a new electronic application system, EApp, to be launched this fall for prospective students applying to attend a UW System university.
The Admissions Team at Blackhawk Technical College is not letting a pandemic stop them from helping students. “We have prospective students who are interested in learning more about the many opportunities at the College. When this ends we will need a workforce to fuel the economy and help ou…
With some restaurants closed and grocery store trips limited, I appreciate food: the traditional chicken and rice bake, tacos, the pre-Easter ham and even frozen ravioli. It’s been a long time (maybe never) since my family has enjoyed so many home-cooked meals.
Four are competing for school board seats in the Milton School District. The top two vote-getters will serve a three-year term. Candidates include:
UW System President Ray Cross announced last week that all UW System institutions will refund the prorated charges for housing and dining for the remainder of the spring semester for students who have vacated their respective universities.
Joshua and Margot Harris, Janesville, have been homeschooling their four children ever since the oldest, Sawyer, 16, became ready to learn.
Students in rural areas may have a hard time accessing schoolwork as area schools switch to a virtual learning environment amid COVID-19 related school shutdowns. Area schools and internet providers are coming together to offer solutions to these students.
For Sheila Fox, a teacher of 34 years, serving today as the K-8 talented and gifted interventionist and K-5 STEM teacher in the Edgerton school district, fun and learning are joined together.
All children (18 and younger) may receive free lunch and breakfast starting March 30. Grab-and-go meals will be available for pick up at multiple Milton schools while supplies last.
Students in the School District of Milton had school Monday. When they will return to the buildings is unknown.
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A Milton woman is among six finalists to be the 73rd Alice in Dairyland, the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced Saturday.
The Milton Community Action Food Pantry will continue operation during regular hours. Distribution occurs every Wednesday from 2 -4 p.m. as well as the first and third Monday each month from 6-7:30 p.m. To begin receiving assistance, clients must be a resident of the Milton school district a…
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MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced updated guidance to school districts regarding the continuity of learning amid the spread of COVID-19 and the closure of public and private schools.
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Described by several members of the UW-Whitewater Symphonic Wind Ensemble and their conductor, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Warhawk Marching Band Director Glenn C. Hayes, as a dream come true, the 53-member ensemble played on Tuesday, March 10, at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York City.
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Schools in the School District of Milton plan to be in session for students on Monday, March 16. On Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18, students will not attend school, staff will work on virtual learning plans.
Today Gov. Tony Evers directed Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to close all public schools beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18.
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If you want to know which events are still on and which are cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, the School District of Milton has a list of activities that is updated regularly on its website.
The Milton High School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band earned 1st ratings from all three Wisconsin School Music Association adjudicators today.
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Blackhawk Technical College is continuing to monitor what is happening around the nation and region regarding the Coronavirus (COVIC-19). In light of continuing information, the World Health Organization declared on March 11 that the situation is a “global health emergency.” The health and w…
The School District of Milton is postponing any out-of-state, school-sponsored travel for students and staff. That includes conferences, field trips (such as Discovering Democracy) or any other events outside Wisconsin. A letter was issued to parents via email today. (In a separate email, Va…
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The Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall Wednesday announced the publication of a new fact sheet detailing the issue of bullying in Wisconsin and what communities can do to address it.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Tuesday that a third person has tested positive for COVID-19.
The 4-year-old kindergarten program in the Milton School District will no longer be primarily community-based beginning with the 2020-21 school year.
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