💙 World Diabetes Day – November 14 💙
Today we come together as a community to show our love and support for everyone affected by diabetes. Let’s wear blue, spread kindness, and remind one another that no one faces this journey alone. 💙

Together, we learn, care, and support—because that’s what community is all about.

#WorldDiabetesDay #WearBlue #CommunityStrong #GoFloCats
5 months ago, School District of Florence County
**Alt Text:** Light blue graphic promoting World Diabetes Day on November 14. The image features the words “Wear Blue – World Diabetes Day – 14 November” surrounded by illustrations of diabetes-related items such as an insulin pen, glucose meter, syringe, test strips, and insulin vial, all in shades of blue.
🎬🍿 We’re Rolling Out the Red Carpet for FAMILY NIGHT! 🍿🎬

Join us for a fun, movie-themed night of literacy at Florence Elementary School! ✨

📅 Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Place: Florence Elementary School

Bring your family for an evening filled with learning, laughter, and lights, camera, FUN! 🎥

A special thank you to our amazing sponsors:
1st National Bank & Trust, Bay de Noc Community College, Florence Elementary School PTO, Long Lake Resort, Smith and Company, and T.O.R.P.E.D.O.S. 🙌

#GoFloCats #FamilyNight #BobcatPride #LightsCameraLiteracy
5 months ago, Monica Chartier
🎬🍿 We’re Rolling Out the Red Carpet for FAMILY NIGHT! 🍿🎬 Join us for a fun, movie-themed night of literacy at Florence Elementary School! ✨ 📅 Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025 🕠 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM 📍 Place: Florence Elementary School Bring your family for an evening filled with learning, laughter, and lights, camera, FUN! 🎥 A special thank you to our amazing sponsors: 1st National Bank & Trust, Bay de Noc Community College, Florence Elementary School PTO, Long Lake Resort, Smith and Company, and T.O.R.P.E.D.O.S. 🙌 #GoFloCats #FamilyNight #BobcatPride #LightsCameraLiteracy
💚📸 Picture Day Makeups & Retakes — Tomorrow! 💛

Just a friendly reminder that school picture makeups and retakes are happening tomorrow morning! The photographer will begin at 8:30 AM and will only be here for about an hour — so don’t miss your chance to get your photo taken or updated!

Make sure to bring your best Bobcat smile! 😄💚💛
#GoFloCats #PictureDay #BobcatPride
5 months ago, School District of Florence County
💚📸 Picture Day Makeups & Retakes — Tomorrow! 💛 Just a friendly reminder that school picture makeups and retakes are happening tomorrow morning! The photographer will begin at 8:30 AM and will only be here for about an hour — so don’t miss your chance to get your photo taken or updated! Make sure to bring your best Bobcat smile! 😄💚💛 #GoFloCats #PictureDay #BobcatPride
📚💚 READING OLYMPICS 2025–2026! 💛🏅
Get ready for an exciting year of reading, teamwork, and friendly competition! Students will read high-quality books, complete journal pages, and test their knowledge in local and regional competitions.
📅 Key Dates:
✅ Kickoff – Nov 13, 2025
✅ Permission Slips Due – Jan 12, 2026
✅ Local Competition – Feb 17, 2026
✅ Regional Competition – Week of Mar 2, 2026
💬 Questions? Contact Vanessa Schimmelpfenning at schimmelpfenningv@myflorence.org
There’s no cost to participate—just a love for reading and teamwork! 💚💛
#FlorenceBobcats #ReadingOlympics #BobcatPride #GoFloCats
5 months ago, Monica Chartier
A green and beige graphic promoting the Reading Olympics. The right side features an open book with fanned-out pages. Text on the left reads: “Who: students in 3rd–8th Grade. When: permission to participate is due November 13. Students will get their book lists on November 13th and can begin reading. They must read and journal about 6 books by January 12th to be eligible for a team. Questions: email Vanessa at schimmelpfenningv@myflorence.org .” The title “Reading Olympics” appears in white script at the top right.
Turn a dollar store coffee tumbler into a work of art! Come visit the Florence Fab Lab Community hours on Thursdays from 4-7pm in room 229 at the Florence High School

5 months ago, School District of Florence County
Alt text: “A stainless steel tumbler with a gradient design that fades from pink at the top to blue at the bottom. It features a laser-etched image of a stylized sun and ocean waves, creating a flowing, artistic pattern. The cup rests on a dark fabric background.”

📢 Attention Juniors & Families 📢

All Florence 11th graders will be taking the PreACT on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

This important practice assessment helps students see how they’re tracking toward the ACT, identify strengths, and plan what to focus on next.

Juniors should:
• Get a good night’s sleep
• Eat breakfast
• Bring pencils and an approved calculator
• Be on time

Thank you for supporting our Bobcats as they plan for life after high school! 💚💛
#GoFloCats #BobcatPride #CollegeReady #Classof2026

5 months ago, School District of Florence County
Alt text: “Green and gold Florence High School PreACT Test Day infographic for 11th graders on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. It includes sections titled ‘Who is testing?’ (all juniors, required), ‘Why it matters’ (practice for the ACT, identify strengths, plan support), ‘What to bring’ (#2 pencils, approved calculator, positive attitude), and ‘Do this before test day’ (sleep, eat breakfast, be on time). The bottom features Florence High School, College & Career Readiness, and hashtags #GoFloCats and #BobcatPride, with a gold Bobcat logo and paw print.”
💛💚 NED’s Resiliency Ride is coming to Florence! 💚💛

We’re excited to welcome this powerful, school-wide assembly on Thursday, November 13th at 1:00 PM in the Elementary Gym! 🚴✨

NED’s Resiliency Ride inspires students to keep going, stay positive, and grow through challenges with messages they can carry with them long after the show.

Want a sneak peek? 🎥
Check out the preview video and explore free online resources here:
👉 www.thenedshows.com/ned-teacher-preview

We can’t wait for this uplifting experience with our Bobcats! 💚💛 #GoFloCats #NEDShow #ResiliencyRide
5 months ago, School District of Florence County
💛💚 NED’s Resiliency Ride is coming to Florence! 💚💛 We’re excited to welcome this powerful, school-wide assembly on Thursday, November 13th at 1:00 PM in the Elementary Gym! 🚴✨ NED’s Resiliency Ride inspires students to keep going, stay positive, and grow through challenges with messages they can carry with them long after the show. Want a sneak peek? 🎥 Check out the preview video and explore free online resources here: 👉 www.thenedshows.com/ned-teacher-preview We can’t wait for this uplifting experience with our Bobcats! 💚💛 #GoFloCats #NEDShow #ResiliencyRide
💚💛 Congratulations to Our Northern Lakes All-Conference Standouts! 💛💚

We’re so proud of these four incredible LadyCats who earned Northern Lakes All-Conference honors for their hard work, leadership, and dedication on the court this season:

🏐 Honorable Mention: Sami Demuri
🏐 2nd Team: Ashlyn VanDenHeuvel
🏐 1st Team: Miley VanDenHeuvel
🏐 Unanimous 1st Team: Kelsi Chrisman

Each of these athletes has made a huge impact on our program, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate their achievements! Congratulations, LadyCats — you continue to make Florence proud! 💚💛

#GoFloCats #LadyCatsVolleyball #BobcatPride
5 months ago, Monica Chartier
Here is clean, accessible **alt text** for your graphic: **Alt Text:** A green graphic titled “Florence Girls Volleyball – Northern Lakes All Conference Awards” featuring four volleyball players in action poses. On the left, Kelsi Chrisman is shown wearing jersey number 4 with the text “Unanimous 1st Team All Conference.” In the center, Ashlyn VanDenHeuvel is shown mid-serve with the text “2nd Team – All Conference.” To the right of center, Sami Demuri is pictured setting the ball with the text “Honorable Mention.” On the far right, Miley VanDenHeuvel is shown in a ready stance with the text “1st Team – All Conference.” A Florence Bobcat logo is in the upper left corner, and “#LadyCatPride” appears in the lower left corner.

💛🎉 NED Show Coming to Florence Elementary! 🎉💛

We’re excited to share that The NED Program will be presenting in our Elementary Gym on Wednesday, November 13th at 1:00 PM! This high-energy show focuses on three powerful messages our students will carry with them long after the assembly:

✅ Never give up
✅ Encourage others
✅ Do your best

The NED Show uses storytelling, illusions, and yo-yo tricks to teach perseverance, kindness, and a positive mindset — all in a way students love!

Learn more about the program here: https://www.nedfolder.com/ned-promote

Thank you for all you do to support our students and help them grow! 💚💛 #GoFloCats #NEDShow #CharacterStrong

5 months ago, Monica Chartier
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📚💚 READING OLYMPICS 2025–2026! 💛🏅
Get ready for an exciting year of reading, teamwork, and friendly competition! Students will read high-quality books, complete journal pages, and test their knowledge in local and regional competitions.
📅 Key Dates:
✅ Kickoff – Nov 13, 2025
✅ Permission Slips Due – Jan 12, 2026
✅ Local Competition – Feb 17, 2026
✅ Regional Competition – Week of Mar 2, 2026
💬 Questions? Contact Vanessa Schimmelpfenning at schimmelpfenningv@myflorence.org
There’s no cost to participate—just a love for reading and teamwork! 💚💛
#FlorenceBobcats #ReadingOlympics #BobcatPride #GoFloCats
5 months ago, Monica Chartier
A green and beige graphic promoting the Reading Olympics. The right side features an open book with fanned-out pages. Text on the left reads: “Who: students in 3rd–8th Grade. When: permission to participate is due November 13. Students will get their book lists on November 13th and can begin reading. They must read and journal about 6 books by January 12th to be eligible for a team. Questions: email Vanessa at schimmelpfenningv@myflorence.org .” The title “Reading Olympics” appears in white script at the top right.

🎃 Thank You, Florence Health Services! 🎃
A huge thank you to Florence Health Services for inviting our elementary students to come trick-or-treating at your facility! Our students had such a fun time visiting and were thrilled to receive their bags of goodies. We truly appreciate the kindness, generosity, and community spirit you share with our school. 💛

5 months ago, Monica Chartier
Students dressed up for Halloween at Nursing Home
Students dressed up for Halloween walking on sidewalk
Congratulations to Kelsi Chrisman for being selected student of the week! Kelsi comes to school ready to work every day with a positive attitude. She consistently strives for excellence and pushes herself to deepen her understanding. Her dedication and effort make her an amazing student.
5 months ago, Monica Chartier
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💚💛 WIAA VOLLEYBALL STATE COVERAGE – HOW TO WATCH! 💛💚

It’s almost game time, and the road to the State Finals is heating up! Here’s how you can catch ALL the action and cheer on your favorite teams from anywhere:

📺 PRE-FINAL MATCHES LIVE ON WIAA.TV
The quarterfinals and semifinals of the WIAA State Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournaments will be streamed live on the WIAA.TV portal of the NFHS Network.
✅ Subscription: $13.99/month or $79.99/year
✅ Watch live at wiaa.tv or nfhsnetwork.com/subscribe/retail
✅ Archived games available 72 hours after the tournament
✅ Post-game media conferences streamed on WIAA.TV ~10 minutes after each match

🏐 FINALS AIR LIVE ON THE WIAA STATE TELEVISION NETWORK
Tune in on Saturday to watch the Boys & Girls State Finals on statewide TV. Check your local station:

Madison – WKOW 27.2 | Spectrum 190 | TDS 29 | Mediacom 106
Wausau – WAOW 9.2 | Spectrum 14/610 | TDS 35/1035 | DISH 10 | Solarus 10
La Crosse – WXOW 19.2 | Spectrum 15/610 | Mediacom 4/9/10/133/820
Eau Claire – WQOW 18.2 | Spectrum 15/610
Milwaukee – EVTV 24.1 (WVTV.2)
Green Bay/Appleton – ECWF 14.2 (Boys) | WCWF 14.1 (Girls)

💻 FREE STREAMING OF THE FINALS
Watch the championship matches at no cost on the station websites:
WKOW.com • WAOW.com • WXOW.com • WQOW.com

📱 You can also stream the finals live on the 27 News Now, News 9 WAOW, WXOW News 19, and WQOW 18 News apps.

Let’s bring that BOBCAT ENERGY and cheer on our teams all the way to the finish! 🏐💚💛
#GoFloCats #StateBound #BobcatPride #WIAAVolleyball
5 months ago, School District of Florence County
💚💛 WIAA VOLLEYBALL STATE COVERAGE – HOW TO WATCH! 💛💚 It’s almost game time, and the road to the State Finals is heating up! Here’s how you can catch ALL the action and cheer on your favorite teams from anywhere: 📺 PRE-FINAL MATCHES LIVE ON WIAA.TV The quarterfinals and semifinals of the WIAA State Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournaments will be streamed live on the WIAA.TV portal of the NFHS Network. ✅ Subscription: $13.99/month or $79.99/year ✅ Watch live at wiaa.tv or nfhsnetwork.com/subscribe/retail ✅ Archived games available 72 hours after the tournament ✅ Post-game media conferences streamed on WIAA.TV ~10 minutes after each match 🏐 FINALS AIR LIVE ON THE WIAA STATE TELEVISION NETWORK Tune in on Saturday to watch the Boys & Girls State Finals on statewide TV. Check your local station: Madison – WKOW 27.2 | Spectrum 190 | TDS 29 | Mediacom 106 Wausau – WAOW 9.2 | Spectrum 14/610 | TDS 35/1035 | DISH 10 | Solarus 10 La Crosse – WXOW 19.2 | Spectrum 15/610 | Mediacom 4/9/10/133/820 Eau Claire – WQOW 18.2 | Spectrum 15/610 Milwaukee – EVTV 24.1 (WVTV.2) Green Bay/Appleton – ECWF 14.2 (Boys) | WCWF 14.1 (Girls) 💻 FREE STREAMING OF THE FINALS Watch the championship matches at no cost on the station websites: WKOW.com • WAOW.com • WXOW.com • WQOW.com 📱 You can also stream the finals live on the 27 News Now, News 9 WAOW, WXOW News 19, and WQOW 18 News apps. Let’s bring that BOBCAT ENERGY and cheer on our teams all the way to the finish! 🏐💚💛 #GoFloCats #StateBound #BobcatPride #WIAAVolleyball
💚💛 Community Fab Lab Closed Thursday, Nov. 6 💛💚

The Community Fab Lab will be closed on Thursday, November 6, 2025 so that we can all travel to Green Bay and cheer on our Lady Cats as they compete in the WIAA Division 5 State Volleyball Tournament at the Resch Center! 🏐✨

Let’s show our Bobcat Pride loud and proud — Go Lady Cats! 💚💛

#GoFloCats #StateBound #BobcatPride #LadyCats #FlorenceStrong
5 months ago, School District of Florence County
💚💛 Community Fab Lab Closed Thursday, Nov. 6 💛💚 The Community Fab Lab will be closed on Thursday, November 6, 2025 so that we can all travel to Green Bay and cheer on our Lady Cats as they compete in the WIAA Division 5 State Volleyball Tournament at the Resch Center! 🏐✨ Let’s show our Bobcat Pride loud and proud — Go Lady Cats! 💚💛 #GoFloCats #StateBound #BobcatPride #LadyCats #FlorenceStrong
Reminder we are cheering on our LadyCats today at 9:30 am. Please join us for our pep rally and they will be leaving Florence at 1:06 pm. Line the streets and show your support for our LadyCats as they travel to Green Bay to compete in the State Semifinals tomorrow at 9:00 am.
5 months ago, School District of Florence County
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🎬🍿 We’re Rolling Out the Red Carpet for FAMILY NIGHT! 🍿🎬

Join us for a fun, movie-themed night of literacy at Florence Elementary School! ✨

📅 Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Place: Florence Elementary School

Bring your family for an evening filled with learning, laughter, and lights, camera, FUN! 🎥

A special thank you to our amazing sponsors:
1st National Bank & Trust, Bay de Noc Community College, Florence Elementary School PTO, Long Lake Resort, Smith and Company, and T.O.R.P.E.D.O.S. 🙌

#GoFloCats #FamilyNight #BobcatPride #LightsCameraLiteracy
5 months ago, Monica Chartier
🎬🍿 We’re Rolling Out the Red Carpet for FAMILY NIGHT! 🍿🎬 Join us for a fun, movie-themed night of literacy at Florence Elementary School! ✨ 📅 Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025 🕠 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM 📍 Place: Florence Elementary School Bring your family for an evening filled with learning, laughter, and lights, camera, FUN! 🎥 A special thank you to our amazing sponsors: 1st National Bank & Trust, Bay de Noc Community College, Florence Elementary School PTO, Long Lake Resort, Smith and Company, and T.O.R.P.E.D.O.S. 🙌 #GoFloCats #FamilyNight #BobcatPride #LightsCameraLiteracy
💚💛 UPDATE for Little Cats Basketball 💛💚

Little Cats will now start next week — Tuesday, November 11th! 🏀
We can’t wait to see all our future Bobcats hit the court!

#GoFloCats #BobcatPride #LittleCats
5 months ago, School District of Florence County
💚💛 UPDATE for Little Cats Basketball 💛💚 Little Cats will now start next week — Tuesday, November 11th! 🏀 We can’t wait to see all our future Bobcats hit the court! #GoFloCats #BobcatPride #LittleCats
📢Parents of 7-8th Graders 📢

FINAL REMINDER for tonight's Washington D.C. Parent Meeting 🇺🇲

The meeting will be in the School Auditorium at 6:30pm and we want to make sure you're there. We already have a strong turnout, 20+ RSVPs people will be attending!

If you haven't already, MAKE SURE to RSVP here: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/27720756893?rsvp_id=27720756893
Your RSVP gives you access to all the details--don't miss this opportunity to learn more!!

See you all tonight 😁

Jeannette Sword
5 months ago, Monica Chartier
Photo of students in Washington DC
💚💛 **BOBCAT BASKETBALL APPAREL IS HERE!** 💛💚

Show your Bobcat pride and support the **BBB Team** with brand-new gear! 🏀✨
🛍️ **Order now — https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/7eArC1J1kQ - store closes November 17, 2025!**
🎁 Items will arrive **just in time for Christmas** — perfect for holiday gifts for fans, family, and players!

Don’t wait — get your green and gold gear today and cheer on the Bobcats in style!

#GoFloCats #BobcatPride #FlorenceBasketball
5 months ago, Monica Chartier
💚💛 BOBCAT BASKETBALL APPAREL IS HERE! 💛💚 Show your Bobcat pride & support the team! 🏀 🛍️ Order now 👉 [https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/7eArC1J1kQ](https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/7eArC1J1kQ) Store closes **Nov 17** — items arrive **in time for Christmas!** 🎁 #GoFloCats #BobcatPride #FlorenceBasketball
🌟🏐 Exciting times ahead! Our Lady Cat Volleyball team has made school history by being the first Volleyball team to qualify for the Wisconsin State Tournament! 🎉 Join us for a pep rally this Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 9:30-10:00 am in the High School Gymnasium as we celebrate their amazing achievement. Then at 1:00 pm they will be escorted from the High School Down Chapin street past the Elementary and down Central Ave from East to West to Cty N. Let’s show them our support and make some noise! Who’s ready to cheer? 🙌💖
5 months ago, School District of Florence County