Due to our **Ladycats Volleyball Team** advancing to the **State Tournament**, the **Family Check Up Dinner,** originally scheduled for **Wednesday, November 5th** has been **canceled**. 🏐✨
We’ll be **rescheduling for a later date**, so stay tuned for updates!
Let’s come together and cheer on our Ladycats as they head to state — **Go GREEN! Go BOBCATS!** 💚💛
#GoFloCats #BobcatPride #StateBound

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

Congratulations to our incredible Ladycats on their big win Saturday night! 🏐 The team is headed to the WIAA Division 5 State Semi-Final Match on Thursday, November 6th at 9:00 AM at the Resch Center in Green Bay—where they’ll face Wausau Newman Catholic for a chance to advance to the state championship!
To ensure our students, staff, and families can cheer them on, there will be no school on Thursday. We encourage everyone to come together, wear your green and gold, and fill the stands with Bobcat pride!
Let’s show the state what it means to be from Florence—a small town with a big heart and a community that stands behind its team!
💚 Go GREEN! Go BOBCATS! 💛

📢 Dear 7-8th Grade Parents 📢
This is your chance to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. Trip!
Join us at the School on Tuesday, Nov. 4th at 6:30 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure!
Haven’t RSVP'd yet? Click here to secure your spot: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/27720756893?rsvp_id=27720756893
Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there!
Jeannette Sword


Congratulations to our Florence Lady Cats on their incredible win Saturday and advancement to the WIAA Division 5 State Volleyball Finals at the Resch Center in Green Bay! 🏐✨
🎟️ Tickets:
We previously listed the wrong date for the semifinal — please note the correct date is Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:00 AM.
Purchase tickets at https://ticketstar.evenue.net/promotions
Promo Code: S2GTEAM4 (Use this so your purchase counts toward the Rush to the Resch school contest — $1,000 prize for the top-selling Division 5 school!)
Deadline: Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday at 9:00 PM
Children 2 and under do not need a ticket.
🏆 Championship Game Tickets:
Available right after the semifinal in the Resch Center lobby or online at www.ticketstaronline.com — no promo code needed.

📢 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

The Freshman class traveled to Dave and Buster’s in Green Bay today as an acknowledgment of meeting the Freshman 30 Day Challenge . The goal of the Freshman 30 Day Challenge is to reward freshman for starting off their high school career right. Students met the challenge by having no unexcused absences, no missing assignments, no failing grades, and no more than two behavioral referrals. Great job, class of 2029! Keep working hard!

Join us for a free Family Check-Up Dinner Night on Tuesday, November 5th, from 5–7 PM at the Elementary School Cafeteria!
Free family dinner & Childcare
Each family receives a $20 Kwik Trip gas card
For parents and caregivers of children ages 2–5 and 5–14
Learn about the Family Check-Up Program—a strengths-based parenting app that helps families build strong, healthy relationships, improve communication, reduce stress, and promote positive behavior in children.
Whether you're navigating everyday challenges or looking to strengthen your parenting skills, Family Check-Up meets you where you are—with respect, encouragement, and tools that work.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/6dnVSw8sTddtkHfu8
Questions? Contact Tierany Rugg at Tierany.Rugg@wisc.edu or Becky Kelley at kelleyr@myflorence.org
Learn more: https://welcome.thefamilycheckup.com
Let’s support strong Florence families together! 💙

Make sure to grab your Volleyball State Bound shirts before the store closes TONIGHT! ⏰
Let’s fill the stands with green and gold and show our Ladycats how proud we are! 🏐💪
🛒 Order now before it’s too late: https://florence-volleyball-state-bound-2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
#GoLadycats #BobcatPride #StateBound #FlorenceVolleyball
💚💛 STATE BOUND! GO LADYCATS! 💛💚
Congratulations to our Florence Lady Cats on their incredible win Saturday and advancement to the WIAA Division 5 State Volleyball Finals at the Resch Center in Green Bay! 🏐✨
🎟️ Tickets:
Semifinal Game: Thursday, November 7 at 9:00 AM
Purchase tickets at https://ticketstar.evenue.net/promotions
Promo Code: S2GTEAM4 (use this so your purchase counts toward the Rush to the Resch school contest — $1,000 prize for the top-selling Division 5 school!)
Deadline: Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday at 9:00 PM
Children 2 and under do not need a ticket.
🏆 Championship Game Tickets:
Available right after the semifinal in the Resch Center lobby or online at www.ticketstaronline.com
— no promo code needed.
👕 State Apparel:
Official “State Bound” Lady Cats gear is available now through our online store!
🛍️ https://florence-volleyball-state-bound-2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
T-Shirts orders close Sunday, so grab your shirts and hoodies before it’s too late!
Let’s fill the stands with green and gold and show our Lady Cats how proud we are! 💚💛
#GoLadyCats #BobcatPride #StateBound #RushToTheResch #FlorenceStrong
Thank you to Deputy Behrendt, Deputy Krueger & Rajzi, Florence County Sherriff's Department and Friends of the Florence County Sherrif Office K9 Unit! 😀


This year, Miss Johnson's and Mrs. Merhalski's 5K class is embarking on an exciting journey to discover the heart of our community through hands-on dramatic play and real-life visits. The 5K classroom is transformed into a vibrant space filled with dramatic play areas where students eagerly explore roles and jobs that help keep our neighborhood running smoothly. Throughout the year, students will be exploring a new local place and learning about the people who help make our neighborhood special.
We kicked off the year with our students becoming little veterinarians and caring for their furry patients. They learned how to care for animals by practicing kindness and responsibility. Later, a field trip to the Nose to Tail Animal Hospital gave them the chance to meet real vets, see gentle animals, and understand the work involved in keeping pets healthy.
Next, our brave firefighters took center stage! Kids suited up in our own dramatic play fire station area, learning about safety, teamwork, and courage. We then took a trip to the Florence Fire Station where we toured the trucks, tried on helmets, and met the firefighters who protect our community every day.
Thank you to those of you who have participated thus far and be on the look out for our next Exploration.... It just might be you!


Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. GO LADYCATS !!
https://halftime.wiaawi.org/CustomApps/Tournaments/Brackets/HTML/Nav/2025_Volleyball_Girls_Div1_Sec1_2.html


honor Kanyon as Student of the Week!

As a district, we recognize that bullying is a serious issue affecting students nationwide—and we’re committed to ensuring every student feels safe, respected, and supported at school.
Bullying is a challenge faced by many schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 1 in 5 students ages 12–18 report being bullied, and roughly 22% experience it online or through text messages. It’s also more common in middle school (26%) than in high school (16%). Although these numbers are national statistics, they remind us that this is a local issue as well; one that calls for continued awareness, education, and compassion for all.
Yesterday, our staff and students wore orange to show unity and remind us all of the importance of standing together against bullying. 🧡
Let’s continue to be kind, speak up, and stand together—because one small act of kindness can change someone’s day. 💚
#GoFloCats #BeTheOneInFive #ChooseKindness #UnityDay #StopBullying

1 in 5 students is bullied—but 5 in 5 of us can help stop it.
Let’s stand together to make kindness, respect, and inclusion the norm. 💛
#NationalBullyingPreventionMonth #BeKind #GoFloCats

