📚🍎 Florence Elementary School will be having its annual Open House on Thursday, August 27th from 2:00–5:30 PM! 🎉🏫

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents and children are invited to:
📖 Meet your teachers
🏫 Visit classrooms
🎒 Bring school supplies
📝 Sign important forms

🤝 You'll also have the opportunity to learn more about local community agencies and groups that support our students and families.

📅 We can't wait to welcome everyone back! The first day of school is Tuesday, September 1st for all students. 🍎✏️🎉

💙 We look forward to seeing all of our Bobcat families at Open House! 🐾
5 days ago, School District of Florence County
Illustrated "Back to School" graphic featuring the words "Back to School" inside a light blue cloud. Surrounding the cloud are colorful school-themed items, including a graduation cap, globe, backpack, ruler, pencils, paint palette, paintbrush, crayon, notebook, diploma, science flask, and rolled paper. Hand-drawn doodles of musical notes, math equations ("1+1=2" and "a+b+c"), and the chemical formula "H₂O" decorate the white background, creating a fun and educational back-to-school theme.
🍎📚 As we get ready to welcome our little Bobcats 🐾 back to school, Florence Elementary is asking for your support in a different way this year!

🥨🍎 Instead of collecting school supplies, we're collecting individually packaged snacks to help ensure our students have access to a quick snack when they need one. If you'd like to help, snack donations can be dropped off at the Florence Elementary Office during regular office hours. 📍

💙 Every donation—big or small—makes a difference and helps support our students. Thank you for supporting Florence Elementary and our amazing Bobcat community! 🐾❤️
11 days ago, School District of Florence County
An informational graphic titled "This year, let's fill bellies NOT backpacks!" requesting snack donations instead of school supplies to help stock classroom snack baskets for students. Examples of snacks pictured include Welch's Fruit Snacks, Goldfish, Ritz Bits, Mott's applesauce, Quaker Chewy bars, and Nature Valley granola bars.
An informational graphic titled "This year, let's fill bellies NOT backpacks!" requesting snack donations instead of school supplies to help stock classroom snack baskets for students. Examples of snacks pictured include Welch's Fruit Snacks, Goldfish, Ritz Bits, Mott's applesauce, Quaker Chewy bars, and Nature Valley granola bars.

🌲 What an Incredible Outdoor Learning Experience! 🌲

In May our students took part in an unforgettable adventure at Trees For Tomorrow Environmental Education Center, where learning came to life beyond the classroom!

Throughout the trip, students:
🌙 Participated in a night hike, discovering the fascinating world of nocturnal wildlife.
🤝 Built teamwork and leadership skills through challenge course activities.
💧 Investigated the health of local lakes by testing water quality and studying aquatic macroinvertebrates.
🌿 Developed field science skills, learning tree identification, recognizing animal signs, and practicing scientific journaling.
🔥 Learned valuable outdoor survival skills.
🪵 Explored forest ecology and the important role trees play in our environment.
🐸 Compared ecosystems through a bog investigation, collecting scientific data and observing unique plant and animal life.

This hands-on experience allowed students to strengthen their understanding of ecology, environmental science, and conservation while creating memories that will last a lifetime.

A huge thank you to our teachers, chaperones, and the staff at Trees For Tomorrow for providing such an engaging and educational experience!

💚 Learning doesn't just happen in the classroom—it happens wherever curiosity takes us!

Attached are some pictures from the events, but you can click here for the full album.

4 days ago, School District of Florence County
A group of about nine young people participate in an outdoor activity on a grassy field surrounded by dense pine and deciduous trees under a clear blue sky. They stand in a straight line facing right, each leaning out to their left to pose for the camera. Several wear casual sweatshirts, hoodies, jeans, and sneakers. In the background behind the trees, a green vehicle, a dark van, and a small building with a window are visible.
A outdoor educational activity taking place beside a stone-and-wood shelter near a body of water. About a dozen teenagers stand in a semi-circle facing an instructor wearing a red hoodie, who is elevated on a bench against the building's light-colored stone wall. On a nearby bench, plastic storage tubs and supplies are set out. The group is dressed casually in sweatshirts, jackets, jeans, and rain boots. In the background, green grass stretches toward a calm lake bordered by tall pine trees under a cloudy sky.
An outdoor field lesson in a wetland ecosystem. A guide wearing a bright green jacket, a backpack, and a baseball cap holds monitoring equipment while addressing a group of children and teens bundled up in hoodies, beanies, and tall waterproof boots. They are standing on the spongy, reddish-brown vegetation of a bog adjacent to a body of calm, dark water. Dense evergreen trees line the distant shore beneath a dynamic sky filled with white clouds and patches of blue.
A group photo of students gathered outdoors in a clearing next to a brown wooden building. The children are dressed in various colorful hoodies, sweatshirts, jackets, and hats suitable for cool weather. In the upper middle of the group, a dark metal bust statue of a man with a hat is integrated seamlessly into the gathering, with several kids posed right around it. The group is arranged in three rough rows—some kneeling in front, some standing in the middle, and others in the back—all posing on grass and fallen leaves near a forest border.
💛💚 Thank You, Florence Community! 💚💛

We are so incredibly grateful for the amazing community partners who donated snacks for our elementary students! These thoughtful donations will help make sure our little Bobcats have a snack when they need one throughout the school year. 🥨🍎🍪

A HUGE thank you to:

🐾 Florence County K9 Unit
🍔 One O One Bar & Grill
🌲 Blue Ox Land Management
👮 Chief Deputy Peterson
👮 Deputy Anderson
👮 Deputy Windell

Your generosity means so much to our students and staff! It takes a village to support our kids, and we are so lucky to have a community that continually shows up for Florence Elementary.

Thank you for helping us positively affect the lives of children! 💛💚
4 days ago, School District of Florence County
Five people stand in a school hallway around tables filled with donated individually packaged snacks and food items. A black-and-tan German Shepherd lies in front of the tables with its tongue out. The donations include boxes of crackers, granola bars, fruit snacks, applesauce, cereal, and other snacks, along with reusable grocery bags. The group smiles for the photo in front of a bulletin board, highlighting a community effort to support students with snack donations.

Cross-county practice starts August 17th at 4:00PM! Check out the flier below for more information.

4 days ago, School District of Florence County
A bold black-and-gold Florence Bobcats cross-country practice flyer featuring a large "CROSS-COUNTRY PRACTICE" headline across the top with "Starts August 17th" highlighted in a yellow banner. The right side showcases a large roaring Bobcat logo in school colors. The left side lists practice details with matching yellow icons: August 17 at 4:00 PM, meet at the track, bring water, athletic clothes, and running shoes, and practice lasts an hour and a half. A contact box near the bottom provides Coach Henry Sullivan's phone number (715-889-9579) for more information. A yellow banner in the lower-right corner states "Grades 6–12 MS/HS," while silhouettes of runners stretch across the bottom of the flyer, reinforcing the cross-country theme. The overall design uses high-contrast black, gold, and white colors with a rugged varsity-style aesthetic.
🏀 Attention Middle School Girls Basketball Players! 🏀

Calling all girls in grades 6-8! Basketball practice starts Monday, August 17th from 3:00-5:00 PM.

📍 Location: High School Gym (Please note the location)

⚠️ Important: All players must have a current physical on file before participating in practice.

See you on the court! 🏀
6 days ago, School District of Florence County
Graphic promoting a Middle School Girls Basketball Practice. The design features a green background with large yellow text reading "Basketball Practice." Details include: All 6th–8th grade girls are invited on Monday, August 17, from 3:00–5:00 PM at the Florence High School Gym. Contact information is listed as johnsona@myflorence.org or kelleyr@myflorence.org. A note at the bottom states that participants must have a physical on file before participation. A large basketball graphic appears on the right side of the flyer.
Attention Florence School District girls grades 5-12, join your 2025 Regional Champions for a FREE basketball camp! Text 715-889-1178 for enrollment. We can't wait to see you there! 💚💛🏀
7 days ago, Andrea Millan
GBB Camp

FOOTBALL KICKOFF INFORMATION!

20 days ago, Brady Meckley
A black-and-gold football-themed infographic titled "Football Kickoff Information!" with a large gold-and-black bobcat head graphic in the upper right. The flyer announces important dates for current and aspiring 9th–12th grade football players and their parents/guardians. The schedule includes: Mandatory Football Meeting: Thursday, July 23 at 5:00 PM in the stadium bleachers. Both players and parents/guardians are expected to attend. Equipment Handout: Tuesday, August 4 at 4:00 PM for players to pick up football equipment. First Day of Practice: Wednesday, August 5 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Players should bring lunch, a water bottle, tennis shoes, and football cleats. Practice Schedule – Week 1: August 5–8, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM daily, with Sunday, August 9 listed as a rest day. Practice Schedule – Week 2: Monday through Friday practice times to be announced, with the first scrimmage on Friday; time and details to follow. Each section is accompanied by a yellow icon (calendar, football, whistle, paw print, and helmet). The flyer ends with the message, "We look forward to seeing everyone at the kickoff meeting! Let's get ready for an amazing football season!" followed by the large slogan "Go Bobcats!" in yellow script.

🏐💚💛 Show your Bobcat Pride! 💛💚🏐

The Florence Volleyball apparel store is now open! Whether you're a player, parent, grandparent, alumni, or fan, now is the perfect time to gear up and support Florence Volleyball.

From shirts and hoodies to other great fan gear, there's something for everyone. Don't miss your chance to represent the Bobcats all season long!

🛍️ Shop now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/KMVHhuWduh

#FlorenceBobcats #BobcatPride #FlorenceVolleyball #GoBobcats

21 days ago, School District of Florence County
Promotional graphic for Florence Volleyball apparel featuring a dark green textured background with gold and white accents. Large headline reads, “Show Your Bobcat Pride!” above the text “Florence Volleyball Gear Is Here!” A volleyball with the Florence Bobcat logo appears in the upper right corner. Four apparel items are displayed across the center: a black long-sleeve shirt with “Our Year Ladycats Volleyball 2026,” a white Nike long-sleeve shirt with the same design, a white hooded sweatshirt featuring a volleyball graphic and the word “Volleyball,” and a gold Nike hooded sweatshirt with a matching volleyball design. Below the apparel are icons and text highlighting “Great Styles,” “Support Our Team,” and “For Players, Families & Fans!” A “Shop Now!” call-to-action and the online store link are displayed near the bottom. The graphic concludes with the slogan, “Together. Stronger. Bobcat Nation.” and paw print icons. 💚💛🏐
🎒 Back-to-School Assistance Available for Florence County Families 📚

St. Vincent de Paul is once again offering its Back-to-School Program to help eligible Florence County families prepare for the upcoming school year. Qualified families may receive assistance with:

👟 $50 Shoe Department gift card for every student
🎒 Backpacks (if needed)
✏️ Elementary school supplies
🛒 Middle & High School students receive a $50 Walmart gift card for school supplies.

📋 Applications are available now and should be submitted as soon as possible.

Completed forms can be:
📬 Mailed to: St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 62, Florence, WI 54121
🏪 Or dropped off at the St. Vincent de Paul store during business hours.

Elementary families will pick up backpacks and supplies on:
📅 Monday, August 17
🕟 4:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall

Please review the income guidelines on the application to determine eligibility. Together, we can help ensure every student starts the school year ready to succeed! ❤️🍎
28 days ago, School District of Florence County
🎒 Back-to-School Assistance Available for Florence County Families 📚 St. Vincent de Paul is once again offering its Back-to-School Program to help eligible Florence County families prepare for the upcoming school year. Qualified families may receive assistance with: 👟 $50 Shoe Department gift card for every student 🎒 Backpacks (if needed) ✏️ Elementary school supplies 🛒 Middle & High School students receive a $50 Walmart gift card for school supplies. 📋 Applications are available now and should be submitted as soon as possible. Completed forms can be: 📬 Mailed to: St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 62, Florence, WI 54121 🏪 Or dropped off at the St. Vincent de Paul store during business hours. Elementary families will pick up backpacks and supplies on: 📅 Monday, August 17 🕟 4:30–5:30 p.m. 📍 St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall Please review the income guidelines on the application to determine eligibility. Together, we can help ensure every student starts the school year ready to succeed! ❤️🍎
🚔🌟 SAVE THE DATE! 🌟🚔

Join us for National Night Out 2026 — an evening focused on community, safety, and fun for all ages!

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 NWTC/Aurora Town Hall – Aurora, WI

Come out and connect with local first responders, neighbors, and community organizations as we celebrate partnerships that help keep our communities strong and safe. We hope to see you there!

#NationalNightOut #CommunityStrong #AuroraWI #NeighborhoodConnections
28 days ago, School District of Florence County
Save the Date national Night out 2026 Tuesday August 4th, 2026 4-7 PM NWTC Aurora Town Hall Aurora, WI

🏐💚💛 Show your Bobcat Pride! 💛💚🏐

The Florence Volleyball apparel store is now open! Whether you're a player, parent, grandparent, alumni, or fan, now is the perfect time to gear up and support Florence Volleyball.

From shirts and hoodies to other great fan gear, there's something for everyone. Don't miss your chance to represent the Bobcats all season long!

🛍️ Shop now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/KMVHhuWduh

#FlorenceBobcats #BobcatPride #FlorenceVolleyball #GoBobcats

about 1 month ago, School District of Florence County
Promotional graphic for Florence Volleyball apparel featuring a dark green textured background with gold and white accents. Large headline reads, “Show Your Bobcat Pride!” above the text “Florence Volleyball Gear Is Here!” A volleyball with the Florence Bobcat logo appears in the upper right corner. Four apparel items are displayed across the center: a black long-sleeve shirt with “Our Year Ladycats Volleyball 2026,” a white Nike long-sleeve shirt with the same design, a white hooded sweatshirt featuring a volleyball graphic and the word “Volleyball,” and a gold Nike hooded sweatshirt with a matching volleyball design. Below the apparel are icons and text highlighting “Great Styles,” “Support Our Team,” and “For Players, Families & Fans!” A “Shop Now!” call-to-action and the online store link are displayed near the bottom. The graphic concludes with the slogan, “Together. Stronger. Bobcat Nation.” and paw print icons. 💚💛🏐
🎒 Back-to-School Assistance Available for Florence County Families 📚

St. Vincent de Paul is once again offering its Back-to-School Program to help eligible Florence County families prepare for the upcoming school year. Qualified families may receive assistance with:

👟 $50 Shoe Department gift card for every student
🎒 Backpacks (if needed)
✏️ Elementary school supplies
🛒 Middle & High School students receive a $50 Walmart gift card for school supplies.

📋 Applications are available now and should be submitted as soon as possible.

Completed forms can be:
📬 Mailed to: St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 62, Florence, WI 54121
🏪 Or dropped off at the St. Vincent de Paul store during business hours.

Elementary families will pick up backpacks and supplies on:
📅 Monday, August 17
🕟 4:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall

Please review the income guidelines on the application to determine eligibility. Together, we can help ensure every student starts the school year ready to succeed! ❤️🍎
about 1 month ago, School District of Florence County
🎒 Back-to-School Assistance Available for Florence County Families 📚 St. Vincent de Paul is once again offering its Back-to-School Program to help eligible Florence County families prepare for the upcoming school year. Qualified families may receive assistance with: 👟 $50 Shoe Department gift card for every student 🎒 Backpacks (if needed) ✏️ Elementary school supplies 🛒 Middle & High School students receive a $50 Walmart gift card for school supplies. 📋 Applications are available now and should be submitted as soon as possible. Completed forms can be: 📬 Mailed to: St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 62, Florence, WI 54121 🏪 Or dropped off at the St. Vincent de Paul store during business hours. Elementary families will pick up backpacks and supplies on: 📅 Monday, August 17 🕟 4:30–5:30 p.m. 📍 St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall Please review the income guidelines on the application to determine eligibility. Together, we can help ensure every student starts the school year ready to succeed! ❤️🍎

**Happy Independence Day from the School District of Florence County!**

Today, we proudly celebrate the **250th anniversary of the United States** and the freedoms, opportunities, and communities that make our nation strong.

As you gather with family and friends to enjoy parades, cookouts, fireworks, and summer traditions, we wish every member of the Florence County community a **safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July**.

Thank you to the servicemen and women, veterans, first responders, and all who have helped preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.

Here's to celebrating our nation's past, embracing the present, and inspiring the next generation to build an even brighter future.

**Happy 4th of July!** ❤️🤍💙


about 1 month ago, Monica Chartier
Happy 4th of July Celebrating 250 years
🌟 Student of the Week: Quinn 🌟

Congratulations to Quinn for being named our Student of the Week!

Quinn exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated student and valued member of our school community. As an outstanding flute player, she brings both talent and passion to the band program, always striving to do her best and go above and beyond in every performance.

What truly sets Quinn apart is her commitment to helping others succeed. She consistently offers encouragement and support to her classmates, both in and out of the classroom. Her kindness, positive attitude, and belief in others make a lasting impact on those around her.

Quinn’s honor roll achievements and excellent attendance reflect her strong work ethic, reliability, and determination to grow and succeed. We are proud to recognize Quinn for her leadership, character, and dedication.

Congratulations, Quinn! 💚💛

#GoFloCats #StudentOfTheWeek #BobcatPride
about 1 month ago, Monica Chartier
Quinn

🏐💚💛 Show your Bobcat Pride! 💛💚🏐

The Florence Volleyball apparel store is now open! Whether you're a player, parent, grandparent, alumni, or fan, now is the perfect time to gear up and support Florence Volleyball.

From shirts and hoodies to other great fan gear, there's something for everyone. Don't miss your chance to represent the Bobcats all season long!

🛍️ Shop now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/KMVHhuWduh

#FlorenceBobcats #BobcatPride #FlorenceVolleyball #GoBobcats

about 1 month ago, School District of Florence County
Promotional graphic for Florence Volleyball apparel featuring a dark green textured background with gold and white accents. Large headline reads, “Show Your Bobcat Pride!” above the text “Florence Volleyball Gear Is Here!” A volleyball with the Florence Bobcat logo appears in the upper right corner. Four apparel items are displayed across the center: a black long-sleeve shirt with “Our Year Ladycats Volleyball 2026,” a white Nike long-sleeve shirt with the same design, a white hooded sweatshirt featuring a volleyball graphic and the word “Volleyball,” and a gold Nike hooded sweatshirt with a matching volleyball design. Below the apparel are icons and text highlighting “Great Styles,” “Support Our Team,” and “For Players, Families & Fans!” A “Shop Now!” call-to-action and the online store link are displayed near the bottom. The graphic concludes with the slogan, “Together. Stronger. Bobcat Nation.” and paw print icons. 💚💛🏐
The School District of Florence County would like to welcome Cloe McCormick, our new Middle/High School Administrative Assistant! Be sure to stop by and say hello the next time you are at the High School Office. Welcome Cloe!
about 1 month ago, Robert Knox
Welcome Cloe McCormick to the school district of Florence county administrative assistant middle/high school office. we are thrilled to welcome Cloe to our team. her dedication will be a great asset to our students, staff, and community. go bobcats!
🌟 Explore Your Future with the Wisconsin Rural Scholars (WiRS) Summer Program! 🌟

This summer, several of our students had the opportunity to participate in the Wisconsin Rural Scholars (WiRS) Summer Program at UW–Madison!

The 5-day residential experience gave students the chance to:
🔬 Explore STEM and agricultural career pathways
🏛️ Experience life on the UW–Madison campus and in the residence halls
👩‍🏫 Connect with CALS faculty, staff, and current students
📚 Participate in hands-on academic and career planning
🌎 Learn how the Wisconsin Idea creates opportunities to make a difference in communities across the state

Programs like WiRS help students build confidence, discover new possibilities, and prepare for success after high school. We are proud of our students for taking advantage of this incredible opportunity and investing in their futures!

💚💛 Way to represent Florence! #BobcatPride #FutureReady #WisconsinRuralScholars #UWMadison #STEM #CollegeReady
about 1 month ago, School District of Florence County
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🌟 Student of the Week: Laura! 🌟

Laura has been a wonderful addition to our school community. As a foreign exchange student, she has quickly connected with her peers through her kindness, positive attitude, and strong work ethic. Her dedication to learning, commitment to excellence, and thoughtful participation make her a valued member of our school. Congratulations, Laura! 💚💛

#GoFloCats #StudentOfTheWeek #BobcatPride
about 1 month ago, Monica Chartier
Laura
🏐💚💛 Show your Bobcat Pride! 💛💚🏐

The Florence Volleyball apparel store is now open! Whether you're a player, parent, grandparent, alumni, or fan, now is the perfect time to gear up and support Florence Volleyball.

From shirts and hoodies to other great fan gear, there's something for everyone. Don't miss your chance to represent the Bobcats all season long!

🛍️ Shop now: https://art.bsnsports.com/mts-wizard/approval/4c34858f-72f7-4c29-b11b-033f93e6b6d0

#FlorenceBobcats #BobcatPride #FlorenceVolleyball #GoBobcats
about 2 months ago, School District of Florence County
Promotional graphic for Florence Volleyball apparel featuring a dark green textured background with gold and white accents. Large headline reads, “Show Your Bobcat Pride!” above the text “Florence Volleyball Gear Is Here!” A volleyball with the Florence Bobcat logo appears in the upper right corner. Four apparel items are displayed across the center: a black long-sleeve shirt with “Our Year Ladycats Volleyball 2026,” a white Nike long-sleeve shirt with the same design, a white hooded sweatshirt featuring a volleyball graphic and the word “Volleyball,” and a gold Nike hooded sweatshirt with a matching volleyball design. Below the apparel are icons and text highlighting “Great Styles,” “Support Our Team,” and “For Players, Families & Fans!” A “Shop Now!” call-to-action and the online store link are displayed near the bottom. The graphic concludes with the slogan, “Together. Stronger. Bobcat Nation.” and paw print icons. 💚💛🏐