SCHOOL DISTRICT
RHS students get a 'Taste of Israel' for lunch
While school lunches have really come a long way over the years, the menu often tends to be a nutritional "same-old, same-old," especially when it comes to buffet-style dining like what is offered at Rhinelander High School.
Crescent students celebrate Halloween
Crescent Elementary School students were treated to a spooktacular assembly Monday in celebration of Halloween.
Building deeper math foundations at Pelican school
At Pelican School, we agree with the quote from mathematician William Paul Thurston and are committed to deepening our students' understanding of math concepts.
Zion students hold simulated election
Students at Zion Evangelical Lutheran School in Rhinelander had a lesson in democracy Wednesday as a simulated election was held in the school gym.The children learned about the voting process and cast ballots for Donald Trump/Mike Pence, Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine or write-in candidates. (subscriber access)
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NPMS students test honeybee hives
Mr. Wilfer's eighth-grade students at Northland Pines Middle School recently completed two different tests to estimate Varroa mite populations within each honeybee hive. Mrs. Simac's fourth-grade class met one of Wilfer's classes out at the hives and learned right alongside the eighth-graders, according to a press release.
Volk brings career full circle with return to Crescent
When Kari Volk stepped into the role of interim principal at Crescent Elementary School just three weeks into the school year, it was a step up for the speech/language pathologist who had just started her 15th year in the district.But, in at least one way, it was also a homecoming …
President of UW System tours RHS Cross: 'It's an impressive school'
Ray Cross, the president of the UW System, toured Rhinelander High School Friday along with Rep. Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) and Don Sidlowski, government and civic strategist with the Northwoods Broadband and Economic Development Coalition. (subscriber access)
Students tour local manufacturing facilities as part of 'Heavy Metal Tour'
Students from across the Northwoods got an up-close look at the types of jobs available at local manufacturing businesses Wednesday as part of the fifth annual Heavy Metal Tour. (subscriber access)
A whole new world: RHS band, choir plan trip to Disney World
Rhinelander High School band and choir students are amped to explore and perform at Disney World in Orlando, Fla., next March and are planning several fundraisers to make the once-in-a-lifetime adventure possible.
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Mindfulness in the classroom
Classrooms at Pelican Elementary are taking time to breathe and clear their minds using mindful breathing exercises. Staff members were introduced to mindfulness during an in-service, and many teachers took what they learned and applied it to their classrooms. Mindfulness has many benefits, including improving awareness and clearing the mind …
Kiwanis honors
The Kiwanis Club of Rhinelander honored two outstanding RHS seniors at a recent weekly meeting. Faith Bartelt, left, is involved in drama, choir, band, jazz band, FBLA/DECA, math league and is president of the RHS National Honor Society. She will pursue a bachelor's degree in fine arts, with the University …
College students volunteer at Rhinelander area food pantry
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry. Most are local volunteers that work throughout the year doing all the tasks necessary to allow for the distribution of over 596,000 pounds of food to area families in need.
Northwoods United Way holds successful 'stuff the bus' event
The Northwoods United Way school supply donation event, "Stuff the Bus," took place on from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 30 in the Rhinelander Walmart parking lot.
Tuition assistance
The Knights of Columbus MacDonald-O'Neill Council 2032 recently donated nearly $6,000 to Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School for tuition assistance. The funds are the proceeds of the club's annual smelt fry.
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