Dear Florence Families and Staff,
With significant weather being forecasted for our area, the School District of Florence County would like to remind families that we will do our best to communicate any school cancellations or schedule changes as quickly as possible.
However, with storms of the magnitude currently being forecasted, there may be circumstances that create communication challenges such as power outages, internet disruptions, or other service interruptions. While we do not anticipate these issues, they can sometimes occur during severe weather events.
Please know that we will make every effort to communicate through multiple channels, including our district messaging systems, social media, and local media outlets whenever possible.
Most importantly, we encourage families to do what you feel is necessary to keep your family safe. Your safety and well-being are always the priority.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep everyone informed.
Thank you,
School District of Florence County
With significant weather being forecasted for our area, the School District of Florence County would like to remind families that we will do our best to communicate any school cancellations or schedule changes as quickly as possible.
However, with storms of the magnitude currently being forecasted, there may be circumstances that create communication challenges such as power outages, internet disruptions, or other service interruptions. While we do not anticipate these issues, they can sometimes occur during severe weather events.
Please know that we will make every effort to communicate through multiple channels, including our district messaging systems, social media, and local media outlets whenever possible.
Most importantly, we encourage families to do what you feel is necessary to keep your family safe. Your safety and well-being are always the priority.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep everyone informed.
Thank you,
School District of Florence County
Champions are made in the Summer.
🏐💚 Champions Are Made in the Summer! 💛🏐
Young athletes are invited to build their skills at the Annual Florence Youth Junior Volleyball Camp!
Camp is open to Girls entering 4th-8th Grades next school year
📅 June 8–10
⏰ 8:00–11:00 AM
📍 Florence High School
This fun and exciting camp is a great opportunity for students to learn volleyball fundamentals, improve their skills, and build confidence while working alongside some of our Florence LadyCats state finalist volleyball players.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your game to the next level, this camp is a great way to stay active and grow as a player this summer.
🐾💚💛 Go LadyCats! #GoFloCats
Join us for our Family Check Up Event!
Families are invited for a fun and meaningful evening focused on navigating screens and building healthy family habits.
March 25th
5:00–7:00 PM
Elementary School Cafeteria
💡 Special Bonus: If you’ve attended a Family Check Up event before and bring a new family with you, you’ll receive a $50 Amazon gift card!
👉 RSVP by calling Ms. Holly at (715) 528‑3262 or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12asa8c4y2K5IIZVv37MnTu_yDtaE3BiRA-J_81wVG0o/edit?pli=1#responses
We hope to see you there!
Families are invited for a fun and meaningful evening focused on navigating screens and building healthy family habits.
March 25th
5:00–7:00 PM
Elementary School Cafeteria
💡 Special Bonus: If you’ve attended a Family Check Up event before and bring a new family with you, you’ll receive a $50 Amazon gift card!
👉 RSVP by calling Ms. Holly at (715) 528‑3262 or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12asa8c4y2K5IIZVv37MnTu_yDtaE3BiRA-J_81wVG0o/edit?pli=1#responses
We hope to see you there!
🏀💚 Congrats Naomi Millan! 💛🏀
Naomi (#3, Jr.) earned Northern Lakes Conference 2nd Team All-Conference honors this season!
Great work and dedication for the LadyCats. We’re proud of you! 🐾
💚💛 #GoFloCats
Naomi (#3, Jr.) earned Northern Lakes Conference 2nd Team All-Conference honors this season!
Great work and dedication for the LadyCats. We’re proud of you! 🐾
💚💛 #GoFloCats
🎉 Student of the Week: Sean! 🎉
Sean demonstrated outstanding leadership and teamwork while helping assemble our new 3D printer. He took initiative in leading the setup, making sure every part was installed correctly and the project stayed on track.
Sean also went above and beyond to support his teammates, showing patience, kindness, and clear communication throughout the process. His positive, can-do attitude made the work smoother for everyone and encouraged others to jump in and help.
👏 Great work, Sean! Your leadership, teamwork, and dedication truly stand out. We are proud to recognize you as our Student of the Week!
Sean demonstrated outstanding leadership and teamwork while helping assemble our new 3D printer. He took initiative in leading the setup, making sure every part was installed correctly and the project stayed on track.
Sean also went above and beyond to support his teammates, showing patience, kindness, and clear communication throughout the process. His positive, can-do attitude made the work smoother for everyone and encouraged others to jump in and help.
👏 Great work, Sean! Your leadership, teamwork, and dedication truly stand out. We are proud to recognize you as our Student of the Week!
The School District of Florence County is closed today, Friday, March 13th, 2026. Stay Safe!
🏀💚 Congratulations, Miley VanderHeuvel! 💛🏀
We are proud to recognize Miley VanderHeuvel (#12, Sophomore) for being named Northern Lakes Conference 1st Team All-Conference!
Miley’s hard work, dedication, and competitive spirit have made a tremendous impact for the LadyCats this season. We’re excited to see what the future holds!
Great job, Miley! Your Bobcat family is proud of you.
🐾💚💛 #GoFloCats
We are proud to recognize Miley VanderHeuvel (#12, Sophomore) for being named Northern Lakes Conference 1st Team All-Conference!
Miley’s hard work, dedication, and competitive spirit have made a tremendous impact for the LadyCats this season. We’re excited to see what the future holds!
Great job, Miley! Your Bobcat family is proud of you.
🐾💚💛 #GoFloCats
🎓🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Florence Students! 🌟🎓
The School District of Florence County has been selected as one of only seven rural districts in Wisconsin to participate in this year’s Wisconsin Rural Scholars (WiRS) Summer Program!
Through this opportunity, five Florence students will be nominated to attend this FREE 5-day residential pre-college program designed specifically for rural Wisconsin high school students.
📍 Location: UW–Madison Campus
📅 Dates: June 14–18, 2026
During the program, students will experience college life, explore academic interests, and connect with other rural students from across the state.
Families interested in learning more can visit:
🔗 https://ruralpartners.wisc.edu/wisconsin-rural-scholars-program/
If your student may be interested or you have questions, please contact:
Rebecca Kelley
K-12 School Counselor
School District of Florence County
📞 715-528-3215
MS/HS (#1307) | Elementary (#1605)
This is a fantastic opportunity for our students — Go FloCats! 💚💛
The School District of Florence County has been selected as one of only seven rural districts in Wisconsin to participate in this year’s Wisconsin Rural Scholars (WiRS) Summer Program!
Through this opportunity, five Florence students will be nominated to attend this FREE 5-day residential pre-college program designed specifically for rural Wisconsin high school students.
📍 Location: UW–Madison Campus
📅 Dates: June 14–18, 2026
During the program, students will experience college life, explore academic interests, and connect with other rural students from across the state.
Families interested in learning more can visit:
🔗 https://ruralpartners.wisc.edu/wisconsin-rural-scholars-program/
If your student may be interested or you have questions, please contact:
Rebecca Kelley
K-12 School Counselor
School District of Florence County
📞 715-528-3215
MS/HS (#1307) | Elementary (#1605)
This is a fantastic opportunity for our students — Go FloCats! 💚💛
🏀💚 Congratulations, Cece Mills! 💛🏀
We are proud to celebrate Cece Mills (#4, Junior) for an incredible season!
Cece has been named the Northern Lakes Conference Offensive Player of the Year and earned 1st Team All-Conference honors. Her hard work, determination, and leadership on the court have made a huge impact for the LadyCats this season.
Your Bobcat family is proud of you, Cece! Keep up the great work!
🐾💚💛 #GoFloCats
We are proud to celebrate Cece Mills (#4, Junior) for an incredible season!
Cece has been named the Northern Lakes Conference Offensive Player of the Year and earned 1st Team All-Conference honors. Her hard work, determination, and leadership on the court have made a huge impact for the LadyCats this season.
Your Bobcat family is proud of you, Cece! Keep up the great work!
🐾💚💛 #GoFloCats
The Florence High School National Honor Society recently held a ceremony to induct its newest members for 2026. These students qualify for membership in the National Honor Society by being people of quality character with high academic scholarship. They demonstrate leadership in and out of school, and they perform service in their community and beyond. Congratulations to all new inductees!
Read across America week brought some guest readers into the 4K classroom! Thank you for reading stories to us, Mrs. Larson, Sheriff Chrisman & Deputy Krueger ❤️📚💙
🎨 Celebrating Our Talented Student Artists! 💚💛
Three Florence High School students are currently being featured in a special art exhibit at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center! Congratulations to Naomi Millan, Jaylinn Kappes, and Chloe Zegar, whose artwork is on display as part of the center’s rotating Featured Artist exhibit through April 9.
Featured Artists from HS 030326
Florence is fortunate to have a strong art program led by Mrs. Kelli Ellis, where students from elementary through high school develop their creativity and artistic skills. These talented students each bring their own unique style and perspective to the exhibit, and we are proud to see their work showcased in our community.
Featured Artists from HS 030326
📍 Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
5628 Forestry Drive, Florence
🕘 Winter Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Stop in to view their artwork displayed in front of the beautiful waterfall mural and help celebrate the creativity of our Florence students! 🖌️✨
#GoFloCats #FlorenceWI #StudentArtists #CommunityPride
Three Florence High School students are currently being featured in a special art exhibit at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center! Congratulations to Naomi Millan, Jaylinn Kappes, and Chloe Zegar, whose artwork is on display as part of the center’s rotating Featured Artist exhibit through April 9.
Featured Artists from HS 030326
Florence is fortunate to have a strong art program led by Mrs. Kelli Ellis, where students from elementary through high school develop their creativity and artistic skills. These talented students each bring their own unique style and perspective to the exhibit, and we are proud to see their work showcased in our community.
Featured Artists from HS 030326
📍 Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
5628 Forestry Drive, Florence
🕘 Winter Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Stop in to view their artwork displayed in front of the beautiful waterfall mural and help celebrate the creativity of our Florence students! 🖌️✨
#GoFloCats #FlorenceWI #StudentArtists #CommunityPride
Florence County Families
Are you looking to raise confident, healthy teens? Do you want to build strong relationships with your teens? This virtual class is for you! Come fill your toolbox with strategies to make parenting easier and more joyful!
Begins March 24 • 9 AM or 6 PM
Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83
Contact Tierany Rugg at UW Extension with any questions
tierany.rugg@wisc.edu
Are you looking to raise confident, healthy teens? Do you want to build strong relationships with your teens? This virtual class is for you! Come fill your toolbox with strategies to make parenting easier and more joyful!
Begins March 24 • 9 AM or 6 PM
Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83
Contact Tierany Rugg at UW Extension with any questions
tierany.rugg@wisc.edu
🌲 Save the Date! 🌲
Our 7th Grade Class will be heading to Trees for Tomorrow for their annual environmental education field trip!
📅 May 3–5
📍 Trees for Tomorrow
🚌 7th Grade Outdoor Learning Experience
This hands-on trip gives students the opportunity to explore Wisconsin’s natural resources, participate in outdoor science activities, and build teamwork skills in a unique learning environment.
More details will be shared soon — but for now, mark your calendars!
#BobcatPride #OutdoorLearning #SaveTheDate
Our 7th Grade Class will be heading to Trees for Tomorrow for their annual environmental education field trip!
📅 May 3–5
📍 Trees for Tomorrow
🚌 7th Grade Outdoor Learning Experience
This hands-on trip gives students the opportunity to explore Wisconsin’s natural resources, participate in outdoor science activities, and build teamwork skills in a unique learning environment.
More details will be shared soon — but for now, mark your calendars!
#BobcatPride #OutdoorLearning #SaveTheDate
🌟 Student of the Week – Dexter! 🌟
Congratulations to Dexter for being recognized as our Student of the Week! 👏
Dexter has shown impressive growth this year as he continues striving for his personal best in all of his classes. His determination and focus are clearly paying off. He consistently puts in a strong effort, completes his work thoroughly, and always stays on top of his responsibilities.
Dexter is also actively involved in school activities and contributes positively to our school community. His kindness and respect toward both staff and fellow students make him a great role model for others.
Keep up the great work, Dexter — we’re proud of you! 💚💛 #BobcatPride
Congratulations to Dexter for being recognized as our Student of the Week! 👏
Dexter has shown impressive growth this year as he continues striving for his personal best in all of his classes. His determination and focus are clearly paying off. He consistently puts in a strong effort, completes his work thoroughly, and always stays on top of his responsibilities.
Dexter is also actively involved in school activities and contributes positively to our school community. His kindness and respect toward both staff and fellow students make him a great role model for others.
Keep up the great work, Dexter — we’re proud of you! 💚💛 #BobcatPride
🏀💚 Sectional Final – Game Day Information 💛🏀
Congratulations LadyCats on advancing to the Division 5 Sectional 3 Final Game, hosted at Pulaski High School at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026!
For fans and families attending the game, please note the following:
🚗 Parking: Please park near Door #9, as those will be the doors open for entry. There will be other events happening at the venue that day, so the parking lot may be a bit busy.
🚪 Doors Open: 12:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: Purchase tickets through GoFan here:
https://gofan.co/event/6277922?schoolId=WI12936
📻 Live Stream/TV/Media: WPCN Radio, WJNR Radio, Zaleski Sports Livestream
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the LadyCats! 🐾💚💛 #GoFloCats
![🏀💚 Sectional Final – Game Day Information 💛🏀 Congratulations LadyCats on advancing to the Division 5 Sectional 3 Final Game, hosted at Pulaski High School at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026! For fans and families attending the game, please note the following: 🚗 Parking: Please park near Door #9, as those will be the doors open for entry. There will be other events happening at the venue that day, so the parking lot may be a bit busy. 🚪 Doors Open: 12:00 PM 🎟 Tickets: Purchase tickets through GoFan here: [Insert GoFan Link] 📻 Radio Broadcast: The game is currently planned to be broadcast on WPCN Radio, so fans who cannot attend can still follow along. Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the LadyCats! 🐾💚💛 #GoFloCats](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/school_district_of_florence_county_ar/live_feed_image/image/24786890/large_Congratulations_LadyCats_.png)
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Florence Elementary School Spring Concert, "A Celebration of Disney Movie Music", Friday April 24th at 1:00pm in the Florence Elementary School Gym. Doors will open at 12:15pm. No reserved seating will be allowed, but accommodated seating for those with accessibility difficulties will be provided. The live stream will also air on our Facebook page. Hope to see you there!
💰📊 Real-World Learning in Action!
Students have been diving into the basics of filing taxes by learning how to complete a 1040 form. They’re practicing how to use the tax table to look up dollar amounts, calculate tax percentages, and understand important tax vocabulary.
They’re also learning about regular tax deadlines and due dates, helping them build real-life financial skills they’ll use in the future.
It’s great to see our students connecting classroom learning to everyday life! 💚💛 #GoFloCats
Students have been diving into the basics of filing taxes by learning how to complete a 1040 form. They’re practicing how to use the tax table to look up dollar amounts, calculate tax percentages, and understand important tax vocabulary.
They’re also learning about regular tax deadlines and due dates, helping them build real-life financial skills they’ll use in the future.
It’s great to see our students connecting classroom learning to everyday life! 💚💛 #GoFloCats
Join us for our Family Check Up Event!
Families are invited for a fun and meaningful evening focused on navigating screens and building healthy family habits.
March 25th
5:00–7:00 PM
Elementary School Cafeteria
💡 Special Bonus: If you’ve attended a Family Check Up event before and bring a new family with you, you’ll receive a $50 Amazon gift card!
👉 RSVP by calling Ms. Holly at (715) 528‑3262 or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12asa8c4y2K5IIZVv37MnTu_yDtaE3BiRA-J_81wVG0o/edit?pli=1#responses
We hope to see you there!
Families are invited for a fun and meaningful evening focused on navigating screens and building healthy family habits.
March 25th
5:00–7:00 PM
Elementary School Cafeteria
💡 Special Bonus: If you’ve attended a Family Check Up event before and bring a new family with you, you’ll receive a $50 Amazon gift card!
👉 RSVP by calling Ms. Holly at (715) 528‑3262 or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12asa8c4y2K5IIZVv37MnTu_yDtaE3BiRA-J_81wVG0o/edit?pli=1#responses
We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to the music students who participated in the Wisconsin School Music Association/Northern Lakes Conference District Solo & Ensemble Festival this past Friday February 27th. Three of our students, Gabe Krenzke, Greta Nault, and Abby Tibbs, have qualified for the WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival which will take place this April at UW Oshkosh. All results are listed in the images below. Congratulations Musicians!
