The Florence Drama Department is proud to present "EXPOSED: The True Stories Behind Your Favorite Fairy Tales", a one act comedy with three shows: Thursday Feburary 19 and Friday February 20 at 6:30pm, and Saturday February 21 at 2:30pm, all at the Florence High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door, $3 for adults and $2 for students. For more information, contact Mrs. Knox at knoxb@myflorence.org. Hope to see you there!

🎯 Florence Dusters Middle/High School Trap Club 🎯
There will be a Parent/Student Information Meeting for the Florence Dusters Trap Club on:
📅 Tuesday, February 10
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 School Board Meeting Room
➡️ County Library Entrance
Additional information will be sent home prior to the meeting with students who have already signed up.
📞 Questions or can’t attend?
Please contact Pat Smith, Trap Coach at 715-889-1629 (call or text).
If your student didn’t sign up but is interested in participating, please attend this meeting!
There will be a Parent/Student Information Meeting for the Florence Dusters Trap Club on:
📅 Tuesday, February 10
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 School Board Meeting Room
➡️ County Library Entrance
Additional information will be sent home prior to the meeting with students who have already signed up.
📞 Questions or can’t attend?
Please contact Pat Smith, Trap Coach at 715-889-1629 (call or text).
If your student didn’t sign up but is interested in participating, please attend this meeting!

💚 Family Check-Up Night: Speaking Your Child’s Love Language 💚
Join us for a fun and meaningful Family Check-Up (FCU) event designed to support stronger family connections and positive communication.
📅 February 25
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Elementary School Cafeteria
✨ What to Expect:
• FREE family dinner
• FREE childcare
• Each family receives a $20 Kwik Trip gas card
• A short, helpful parent session after dinner focused on building routines, communication, and connection
💡 What is FCU?
The Family Check-Up is a strengths-based parent support program that helps families build strong routines, improve communication, and support healthy child development using practical, real-life strategies.
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/1qQTEyBx6KRyRBebA
📞 Or call Ms. Holly at (715) 528-3262
We hope to see you there for a great evening of learning, connection, and community! 💚I
Join us for a fun and meaningful Family Check-Up (FCU) event designed to support stronger family connections and positive communication.
📅 February 25
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Elementary School Cafeteria
✨ What to Expect:
• FREE family dinner
• FREE childcare
• Each family receives a $20 Kwik Trip gas card
• A short, helpful parent session after dinner focused on building routines, communication, and connection
💡 What is FCU?
The Family Check-Up is a strengths-based parent support program that helps families build strong routines, improve communication, and support healthy child development using practical, real-life strategies.
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/1qQTEyBx6KRyRBebA
📞 Or call Ms. Holly at (715) 528-3262
We hope to see you there for a great evening of learning, connection, and community! 💚I

📣 We’re Hiring! Business Education Teacher 📣
The School District of Florence County is seeking a Business Education Teacher for the Middle School / High School beginning the 2026–2027 school year.
This full-time position focuses on our 7–12 Business Education curriculum and is ideal for an educator who enjoys:
• Integrating technology and real-world experiences
• Supporting hands-on, project-based learning
• Helping students build strong work ethic and career skills
📅 Start Date: August 24, 2026
💼 Full-time | Salary to be negotiated
📍 Florence, Wisconsin
🕒 Position open until filled
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and references.
For more information, visit www.myflorence.org
or contact the MS/HS office.
Please share to help us find a great fit for our students! 💚💛
The School District of Florence County is seeking a Business Education Teacher for the Middle School / High School beginning the 2026–2027 school year.
This full-time position focuses on our 7–12 Business Education curriculum and is ideal for an educator who enjoys:
• Integrating technology and real-world experiences
• Supporting hands-on, project-based learning
• Helping students build strong work ethic and career skills
📅 Start Date: August 24, 2026
💼 Full-time | Salary to be negotiated
📍 Florence, Wisconsin
🕒 Position open until filled
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and references.
For more information, visit www.myflorence.org
or contact the MS/HS office.
Please share to help us find a great fit for our students! 💚💛

🌟 Student of the Week 🌟
Congratulations to Mason, our Student of the Week! Mason is a hard-working student and one of the hardest workers in the wrestling room every day. As a freshman, he shows outstanding leadership both in athletics and in the classroom. Our coaching staff is incredibly impressed by his work ethic, positive mindset, and drive to be the best version of himself—every single day.
Great job, Mason! 💚🐾
#StudentOfTheWeek #BobcatPride #GoFloCats
Congratulations to Mason, our Student of the Week! Mason is a hard-working student and one of the hardest workers in the wrestling room every day. As a freshman, he shows outstanding leadership both in athletics and in the classroom. Our coaching staff is incredibly impressed by his work ethic, positive mindset, and drive to be the best version of himself—every single day.
Great job, Mason! 💚🐾
#StudentOfTheWeek #BobcatPride #GoFloCats

❄️🌲 Chili in the Woods is back! 🌲❄️
Join us on Saturday, February 7 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Chickadee Trails next to Keyes Peak Ski Hill for a fun winter (or no-snow!) outdoor adventure for all ages.
🥾 Snowshoe or hike the 1.5-mile trail (with optional longer routes)
🍲 Enjoy free chili, hot dogs, cookies, and beverages
👟 Try snowshoeing — some snowshoes available to use for free
❄️ This event happens snow or no snow
📍 Located 3 miles south of Florence on Hwy 101 — turn left at the Scenic Overview sign
🐾 Please note: No pets allowed
Come enjoy the woods, warm food, and great company!
Learn more at www.ExploreFlorenceCounty.com
Join us on Saturday, February 7 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Chickadee Trails next to Keyes Peak Ski Hill for a fun winter (or no-snow!) outdoor adventure for all ages.
🥾 Snowshoe or hike the 1.5-mile trail (with optional longer routes)
🍲 Enjoy free chili, hot dogs, cookies, and beverages
👟 Try snowshoeing — some snowshoes available to use for free
❄️ This event happens snow or no snow
📍 Located 3 miles south of Florence on Hwy 101 — turn left at the Scenic Overview sign
🐾 Please note: No pets allowed
Come enjoy the woods, warm food, and great company!
Learn more at www.ExploreFlorenceCounty.com

💚✨ School Guidance Counselors Week ✨💚
This week, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank Becky Kelly for the incredible work she does every day to support our students.
Becky’s dedication, compassion, and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of children. Whether she’s helping students navigate challenges, celebrating their successes, or simply being a trusted and caring presence, her positive impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
Thank you, Becky, for all you do to support, encourage, and uplift our students. We are grateful for you and the difference you make in our school community every single day 💚
This week, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank Becky Kelly for the incredible work she does every day to support our students.
Becky’s dedication, compassion, and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of children. Whether she’s helping students navigate challenges, celebrating their successes, or simply being a trusted and caring presence, her positive impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
Thank you, Becky, for all you do to support, encourage, and uplift our students. We are grateful for you and the difference you make in our school community every single day 💚

🏀 Heads up, basketball fans! 🏀
Girls' Basketball plays Three Lakes next week on Thursday, 2/5.
🎟️ Important Ticketing Info for Three Lakes:
Three Lakes is now cashless for events.
• Tickets can be purchased using tap-to-pay at the door
• Or ahead of time online via GoFan
• All students and adults age 62+ get in FREE
👉 Purchase tickets in advance here:
https://gofan.co/event/4080985?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rst&referrer_name=activity_scheduler&utm_campaign=rst_schedule_page
Please help us spread the word to avoid any confusion at the door. If you have questions, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to a great night of basketball! 🟢🏀
Girls' Basketball plays Three Lakes next week on Thursday, 2/5.
🎟️ Important Ticketing Info for Three Lakes:
Three Lakes is now cashless for events.
• Tickets can be purchased using tap-to-pay at the door
• Or ahead of time online via GoFan
• All students and adults age 62+ get in FREE
👉 Purchase tickets in advance here:
https://gofan.co/event/4080985?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rst&referrer_name=activity_scheduler&utm_campaign=rst_schedule_page
Please help us spread the word to avoid any confusion at the door. If you have questions, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to a great night of basketball! 🟢🏀

🏀💚 Attention Winter Sports Athletes! 💛🏀
All Great 8 Winter Games athletes are invited to be recognized at the Boys Basketball game this Friday, February 6th!
⏰ Varsity tips off around 6:00 PM, with athlete introductions happening at halftime.
👕 Wear your green and gold, cheer loud for the BBB team, and show off that Bobcat pride!
📅 Game Schedule
JV Boys Basketball starts at 4:45 PM
Varsity to follow at approximately 6:00 PM
We’re excited to celebrate our Great 8 Winter Games athletes from Florence—don’t miss it! 💚💛🐾

Congratulations to Alissa Tobias on being voted FHS's Artist of the Month for February. Alissa's fantastic Prismacolor pencil drawing of a sea turtle was the winning piece of art. Thank you to the Chippewa Club for a great lunch & to Stephen Wysocki for painting portraits of each student while encouraging them to practice their portrait drawing skills.
🎯 Florence Dusters Middle/High School Trap Club 🎯
There will be a Parent/Student Information Meeting for the Florence Dusters Trap Club on:
📅 Tuesday, February 10
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 School Board Meeting Room
➡️ County Library Entrance
Additional information will be sent home prior to the meeting with students who have already signed up.
📞 Questions or can’t attend?
Please contact Pat Smith, Trap Coach at 715-889-1629 (call or text).
If your student didn’t sign up but is interested in participating, please attend this meeting!
There will be a Parent/Student Information Meeting for the Florence Dusters Trap Club on:
📅 Tuesday, February 10
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 School Board Meeting Room
➡️ County Library Entrance
Additional information will be sent home prior to the meeting with students who have already signed up.
📞 Questions or can’t attend?
Please contact Pat Smith, Trap Coach at 715-889-1629 (call or text).
If your student didn’t sign up but is interested in participating, please attend this meeting!

💚 Family Check-Up Night: Speaking Your Child’s Love Language 💚
Join us for a fun and meaningful Family Check-Up (FCU) event designed to support stronger family connections and positive communication.
📅 February 25
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Elementary School Cafeteria
✨ What to Expect:
• FREE family dinner
• FREE childcare
• Each family receives a $20 Kwik Trip gas card
• A short, helpful parent session after dinner focused on building routines, communication, and connection
💡 What is FCU?
The Family Check-Up is a strengths-based parent support program that helps families build strong routines, improve communication, and support healthy child development using practical, real-life strategies.
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/1qQTEyBx6KRyRBebA
📞 Or call Ms. Holly at (715) 528-3262
We hope to see you there for a great evening of learning, connection, and community! 💚I
Join us for a fun and meaningful Family Check-Up (FCU) event designed to support stronger family connections and positive communication.
📅 February 25
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Elementary School Cafeteria
✨ What to Expect:
• FREE family dinner
• FREE childcare
• Each family receives a $20 Kwik Trip gas card
• A short, helpful parent session after dinner focused on building routines, communication, and connection
💡 What is FCU?
The Family Check-Up is a strengths-based parent support program that helps families build strong routines, improve communication, and support healthy child development using practical, real-life strategies.
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/1qQTEyBx6KRyRBebA
📞 Or call Ms. Holly at (715) 528-3262
We hope to see you there for a great evening of learning, connection, and community! 💚I

Help us celebrate our amazing 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade Bright Bobcats! These students truly went above and beyond in Quarter 2 by:
✅ Turning in all of their work
✅ Earning 78% or higher in all classes
✅ Having no major or minor write-ups
Their hard work, responsibility, and positive choices do not go unnoticed. We are so proud of you—keep shining, Bobcats!
👏 Join us in celebrating these outstanding students!
✅ Turning in all of their work
✅ Earning 78% or higher in all classes
✅ Having no major or minor write-ups
Their hard work, responsibility, and positive choices do not go unnoticed. We are so proud of you—keep shining, Bobcats!
👏 Join us in celebrating these outstanding students!



🏀 Heads up, basketball fans! 🏀
Girls' Basketball plays Three Lakes next week on Thursday, 2/5.
🎟️ Important Ticketing Info for Three Lakes:
Three Lakes is now cashless for events.
• Tickets can be purchased using tap-to-pay at the door
• Or ahead of time online via GoFan
• All students and adults age 62+ get in FREE
👉 Purchase tickets in advance here:
https://gofan.co/event/4080985?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rst&referrer_name=activity_scheduler&utm_campaign=rst_schedule_page
Please help us spread the word to avoid any confusion at the door. If you have questions, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to a great night of basketball! 🟢🏀
Girls' Basketball plays Three Lakes next week on Thursday, 2/5.
🎟️ Important Ticketing Info for Three Lakes:
Three Lakes is now cashless for events.
• Tickets can be purchased using tap-to-pay at the door
• Or ahead of time online via GoFan
• All students and adults age 62+ get in FREE
👉 Purchase tickets in advance here:
https://gofan.co/event/4080985?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rst&referrer_name=activity_scheduler&utm_campaign=rst_schedule_page
Please help us spread the word to avoid any confusion at the door. If you have questions, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to a great night of basketball! 🟢🏀

🌟 Student of the Week 🌟
Congratulations to Charles, our Student of the Week! Charles is a hardworking, detail-oriented student who consistently pushes himself to expand his knowledge and skills. He shows strong focus and responsibility while learning residential electrical wiring and takes pride in hands-on work.
After graduation, Charles plans to pursue an apprenticeship to begin his career as an electrician. Great job, Charles—we’re proud of your determination and effort! 💚🐾
#StudentOfTheWeek #BobcatPride #GoFloCats
Congratulations to Charles, our Student of the Week! Charles is a hardworking, detail-oriented student who consistently pushes himself to expand his knowledge and skills. He shows strong focus and responsibility while learning residential electrical wiring and takes pride in hands-on work.
After graduation, Charles plans to pursue an apprenticeship to begin his career as an electrician. Great job, Charles—we’re proud of your determination and effort! 💚🐾
#StudentOfTheWeek #BobcatPride #GoFloCats

The Florence Drama Department is proud to present "EXPOSED: The True Stories Behind Your Favorite Fairy Tales", a one act comedy with three shows: Thursday Feburary 19 and Friday February 20 at 6:30pm, and Saturday February 21 at 2:30pm, all at the Florence High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door, $3 for adults and $2 for students. For more information, contact Mrs. Knox at knoxb@myflorence.org. Hope to see you there!

🏀 Heads up, basketball fans! 🏀
Girls' Basketball plays Three Lakes next week on Thursday, 2/5.
🎟️ Important Ticketing Info for Three Lakes:
Three Lakes is now cashless for events.
• Tickets can be purchased using tap-to-pay at the door
• Or ahead of time online via GoFan
• All students and adults age 62+ get in FREE
👉 Purchase tickets in advance here:
https://gofan.co/event/4080985?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rst&referrer_name=activity_scheduler&utm_campaign=rst_schedule_page
Please help us spread the word to avoid any confusion at the door. If you have questions, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to a great night of basketball! 🟢🏀
Girls' Basketball plays Three Lakes next week on Thursday, 2/5.
🎟️ Important Ticketing Info for Three Lakes:
Three Lakes is now cashless for events.
• Tickets can be purchased using tap-to-pay at the door
• Or ahead of time online via GoFan
• All students and adults age 62+ get in FREE
👉 Purchase tickets in advance here:
https://gofan.co/event/4080985?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rst&referrer_name=activity_scheduler&utm_campaign=rst_schedule_page
Please help us spread the word to avoid any confusion at the door. If you have questions, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to a great night of basketball! 🟢🏀

🎯 Florence Dusters Middle/High School Trap Club 🎯
There will be a Parent/Student Information Meeting for the Florence Dusters Trap Club on:
📅 Tuesday, February 10
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 School Board Meeting Room
➡️ County Library Entrance
Additional information will be sent home prior to the meeting with students who have already signed up.
📞 Questions or can’t attend?
Please contact Pat Smith, Trap Coach at 715-889-1629 (call or text).
If your student didn’t sign up but is interested in participating, please attend this meeting!
There will be a Parent/Student Information Meeting for the Florence Dusters Trap Club on:
📅 Tuesday, February 10
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 School Board Meeting Room
➡️ County Library Entrance
Additional information will be sent home prior to the meeting with students who have already signed up.
📞 Questions or can’t attend?
Please contact Pat Smith, Trap Coach at 715-889-1629 (call or text).
If your student didn’t sign up but is interested in participating, please attend this meeting!

Not good with a computer, but still have a great idea? Not a problem, come visit us at the Florence Fab Lab Community Open hours on Thursday from 4-7pm at Florence High School, room 229. Staff are available to help you turn your idea into a reality, like this custom designed laser etched plexiglass keychain!

Tonight's HOME JV boys basketball game (vs Elcho at 5:45) and Varsity girls basketball game (7:00 vs Elcho) has been POSTPONED due to player illness for Elcho. A makeup date is pending.
