SCHOOL DISTRICT
New teachers
On Monday, Aug. 22, the School District of Rhinelander, Rhinelander Partners in Education, and the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce worked together to host an orientation day for new district employees.
Superintendent reports relatively smooth first day of school
With the exception of a scare at Pelican Elementary, the first day of school was a smooth one in the School District of Rhinelander. With all the moving parts involved in the operation of the School District of Rhinelander, there are always a few moments of breath-holding when the first …
Back to the books
Central Intermediate School students attended a back-to-school open house Tuesday evening. Students and their parents were able to see classrooms, meet teachers and become acclimated to the school environment. Similar open houses were held at James Williams Middle School and the district's elementary schools.
RHS Class of '86 paints over section of 'the rock' during reunion weekend
Sometime before Friday morning, someone put fresh white paint over some of the graffiti on the rock behind Rhinelander High School, touching off complaints that the RHS Class of 1986 had unfairly painted over messages left on the landmark by other alumni. (subscriber access)
School officials considering allowing alcohol consumption on district property during special events
The School District of Rhinelander administration is studying ways to positively respond to requests to allow the consumption of alcohol during certain events held on district property. (Subscriber access)
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Deli supports RASF
CT's Deli, located in downtown Rhinelander, helped the Rhinelander Area Scholarship board raise $1,650 at a Friday Night FUNdraiser Friday, June 17 at the Deli. Guest bartenders John O'Melia and Dave Mannikko served up drinks and the Deli donated 50 percent of bar sales. The Hodag mascot and the RASF …
Rhinelander student attends semester school
Ashley Pierson of Rhinelander recently completed the spring semester of her sophomore year of high school at Coastal Studies for Girls in Freeport, Maine. Coastal Studies for Girls is a Semester School for 10th-grade girls. The school features rigorous academic courses and an integrated marine science and leadership curriculum based …
farewell walk
The NPHS Class of 2016 walked through the halls of the Eagle River Elementary School and Northland Pines Middle School on the last day of school to say their goodbyes. Students in kindergarten through eighth-grade lined the halls with signs and cheered for the grads as they walked through. There …
Board opts not to test students for drugs
The School District of Rhinelander will cease to explore the issue of random drug testing of students involved in extracurricular actives or who have a parking pass.The board took no action following a meeting of the Committee of the Whole Monday night, but the consensus was to drop the drug-testing …
Class of 2016 joins the ranks of Hodag alumni
Sunday was one of those near-perfect days that directors of movies about high school hope for when filming graduation scenes. At Mike Webster Stadium, the members of the Rhinelander High School Class of 2016 got their own picture-perfect ending to 12 years of education. (subscriber access)
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Preparing for pomp and circumstance
Members of the Rhinelander High School Class of 2016 will receive their diplomas Sunday afternoon at Mike Webster Stadium. The class practiced for their final walk Thursday morning inside the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Crescent students rewarded for good behavior
Crescent Elementary School ended the 2015-'16 school year Tuesday with a special assembly. Several students who followed the four B's - be respectful, be responsible, be safe and be here - won prizes and the school community thanked its very special "grandma" and "grandpa" volunteers. (subscriber access)
Central School continues tradition with 21st annual flower garden
Fourth-grade students have planted the 21st flower garden at Central Intermediate School. Each year, students are involved in the planning, fundraising, and planting of the garden. The first flower garden was planted when Beth Hanson of Hanson's Garden Village, was a fifth-grade student in Mike Wiernasz's classroom at Central School.
School's out
The 2015-2016 school year has come to a close. Many students enjoyed end-of-year celebrations and treats Tuesday, wrapping up the day with farewells to friends and teachers. Despite the chill in the air, children appeared excited to start summer vacation. Nativity Catholic School students in grades pre-K through second traveled …
Still life: Central Intermediate students delve into history with living wax museum
The fifth-grade classes at Central Intermediate School immersed themselves in history Thursday, portraying famous Americans as part of a living wax museum project. "They each picked out a historical character from the United States, and they did research on it," said teacher Susan Jackson. (subscriber access)
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