📚🍎 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! 🐾
3 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! 🐾❤️
10 days ago, School District of Florence County
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! 💚💛🏀
3 days ago, Andrea Millan
lyer for a free Summer Basketball Camp for Florence School District girls in grades 5–12 at Florence High School Gym. Dates are August 9th from 5–8 PM and August 10th from 8–11 AM. Call or text +715-889-1178 for enrollment. Includes photos of two youth girls' basketball teams.
💛💚 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! 💛💚
3 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.
📱 Used iPads for Sale! 📱

Looking for an affordable tablet for school, work, or everyday use? The School District of Florence County is selling used iPads for just $75 each (AS IS)!

✅ Most devices 9th Generation iPads
✅ Great for home use, learning, streaming, and more
✅ Limited quantity available while supplies last

iPads are available for purchase at the Florence County Library.

Stop by the library to check availability and pick one up before they're gone!
about 1 month ago, School District of Florence County
Promotional graphic from the School District of Florence County advertising used iPads for sale. The design features the Florence Bobcat logo, a large image of a gray iPad, and the headline "Used iPads for Sale!" in green and gold. A large badge highlights the price: "Only $75 Each – As Is." Text notes that most iPads are 8th or 9th generation and are great for home use, learning, and everyday tasks. A banner at the bottom states that the iPads are available at the Florence County Library and encourages people to stop by to check them out. The graphic also notes that quantities are limited and available while supplies last.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,

The School District of Florence County values your feedback and input as we continue working to provide the best possible educational experience for our students.

We encourage all parents, guardians, staff, and community members to take a few minutes to complete our AI survey. Your responses help guide future planning and decision-making for our schools and programs.

Please complete the survey here:
https://forms.gle/i65YA3aCDJNSdktF8

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and support our Florence schools. Your voice matters!

#GoFloCats

2 months ago, School District of Florence County
Image of AI on a computer Chip
Today is School Lunch Heros Day!!
Meet the heroes in the cafeterias at Florence School District!!! Help us thank our food service staff for providing healthy and delicious meals to Florence students!

Photo 1:
Head Cook, Pam Hackler, Assistant Cook, Brenda Aten and food service substitute, Kim Tuchalski.
Photo 2:
Middle/High school cook, Michelle Van den Heuvel and student, Emma Van den Heuvel

Thank you very much!!
3 months ago, School District of Florence County
Head Cook, Pam Hackler, Assistant Cook, Brenda Aten and food service substitute, Kim Tuchalski.
Middle/High school cook, Michelle Van den Heuvel and student, Emma Van den Heuvel
💦 What an incredible day at Florence Elementary! 💦

Today, our students had the exciting opportunity to welcome Ed Bieber and his partner, known as “Ed the Diver,” to the School District of Florence!

Together, they shared real-life underwater adventures exploring lakes and rivers across Wisconsin, showing students the unique treasures they’ve recovered—from fishing gear and phones to all kinds of unexpected items hiding beneath the surface. Even more importantly, they helped our students understand the importance of protecting our waterways and keeping them clean.

Our Bobcats were fully engaged as they:
🌊 Explored real treasures found underwater
🐟 Learned what’s really beneath the surface of our local lakes and rivers
♻️ Discovered how they can help care for the environment

This was a fun, hands-on learning experience that truly made an impact!

💚💛 A big thank you to our PTO for organizing this fantastic event and bringing this opportunity to our students! We appreciate your continued support in creating memorable learning experiences.

#GoFloCats #BobcatPride #HandsOnLearning #ProtectOurWaters
3 months ago, School District of Florence County
Ed the Diver and Christie B stand in a school gym next to a table filled with items recovered from lakes, including phones, sunglasses, toys, and other objects, with a presentation screen behind them about keeping waterways clean.
Wide view of Florence Elementary students filling the bleachers in the gym during the presentation, with Ed and Christie at the front and recovered items displayed on a table.
Ed the Diver and Christie B pose in front of a large group of Florence Elementary students seated in the gym bleachers. Students and staff are smiling and gathered for a group photo.
Ed the Diver and Christie B pose outside Florence Elementary School near the school sign, smiling and gesturing toward it.
Ed the Diver and Christie B stand by a roadside sign showing the distance to Florence, smiling and pointing at the sign.
Did you know CDL training is now available right here in Florence County? 🚛

Through NWTC, individuals can now complete Class B Automatic CDL training locally—meaning less travel, more flexibility, and hands-on experience close to home. This program is designed to help participants build the skills they need to become confident, qualified, and career-ready.

Whether you're a recent graduate, considering a career change, or ready to get behind the wheel, this is a great opportunity to step into a high-demand field.

✔ Local training in Florence County
✔ Complete in as little as 2 weeks
✔ Small class sizes with personalized instruction
✔ Real-world, behind-the-wheel experience

Registration deadline is May 8, 2026, so don’t wait to take the first step toward a new career.

For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1elZWfy96e5iBWUckrM0ybn2CctOPXJhj/view?usp=sharing

💚💛 #BobcatPride #FlorenceWI #CareerReady
3 months ago, School District of Florence County
A semi-truck and trailer are parked in a training area with orange cones set up for driving practice. Text on the image reads “Local. Fast. Career-Ready. NWTC’s CDL Training in Florence County.” The graphic promotes a local Class B automatic CDL training program designed to help individuals gain skills for a truck driving career without leaving their community.

Today we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day, and we truly couldn’t do what we do without the incredible individuals who keep everything running behind the scenes.

From answering phones and helping families, to keeping schedules organized and making sure every detail is taken care of—your work does not go unnoticed. You are often the first smile people see and the steady support that keeps our schools moving forward each day.

Thank you for your professionalism, your patience, and the care you show to our students, staff, and community. You make a difference in more ways than you know.

We appreciate you today and every day. 💚💛 #GoFloCats

4 months ago, School District of Florence County
Green graphic celebrating Administrative Professionals Day with four staff headshots labeled Lisa Novak, Chris Secrist, Holly Krueger, and Marcy Bradke. Includes a Bobcat logo and a message thanking them for their professionalism, patience, and care for students, staff, and the community.

Due to the number of snow days we’ve had this year, we need to make a small adjustment to our early release schedule on Thursday, April 23.

Middle School/High School students will now be dismissed at 1:30 PM (instead of 12:30 PM).
Elementary students will now be dismissed at 1:15 PM (instead of 12:15 PM).

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to meet our required instructional time and keep things running smoothly for our students and families. 💚💛 #BobcatPride

4 months ago, School District of Florence County
Early release school announcement with a bright spring theme. The image shows a sunny sky, flowers, butterflies, and a school building in the background. Large text reads “Early Release Update” with “Thursday, April 23” on a banner below. Two sections display dismissal times: “Middle & High School – Dismissal at 1:30 PM” and “Elementary School – Dismissal at 1:15 PM,” each with a clock illustration. A note at the bottom states the schedule is adjusted due to snow days.

Due to the number of snow days we’ve had this year, we need to make a small adjustment to our early release schedule on Thursday, April 23.

Middle School/High School students will now be dismissed at 1:30 PM (instead of 12:30 PM).
Elementary students will now be dismissed at 1:15 PM (instead of 12:15 PM).

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to meet our required instructional time and keep things running smoothly for our students and families. 💚💛 #BobcatPride

4 months ago, School District of Florence County
Early release school announcement with a bright spring theme. The image shows a sunny sky, flowers, butterflies, and a school building in the background. Large text reads “Early Release Update” with “Thursday, April 23” on a banner below. Two sections display dismissal times: “Middle & High School – Dismissal at 1:30 PM” and “Elementary School – Dismissal at 1:15 PM,” each with a clock illustration. A note at the bottom states the schedule is adjusted due to snow days.
Due to the number of snow days we’ve had this year, we need to make a small adjustment to our early release schedule on Wednesday, April 23.

Middle School/High School students will now be dismissed at 1:30 PM (instead of 12:30 PM).
Elementary students will now be dismissed at 1:15 PM (instead of 12:15 PM).

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to meet our required instructional time and keep things running smoothly for our students and families. 💚💛 #BobcatPride
4 months ago, School District of Florence County
A spring-themed school infographic announcing an early release update for Wednesday, April 23. The image shows a school surrounded by flowers and greenery. It lists dismissal times: Middle & High School at 1:30 PM and Elementary School at 1:15 PM, noting the change is due to snow days.
📣💚💛 Join us for Family Check-Up Night! 💛💚📣

Families are invited to join us on April 29 from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Elementary School Cafeteria for an evening of connection, learning, and support.

Enjoy a free family dinner and childcare while parents have the opportunity to stay after dinner and learn more about the Family Check-Up program and ways to build life skills at home through everyday routines like household chores.

Each family who attends will also receive a $20 Kwik Trip gas card.

Please RSVP by calling Ms. Holly at (715) 528-3262.

We hope to see you there as we continue working together to positively affect the lives of our children.

🐾💚💛 #GoFloCats #BobcatPride #FamilyCheckUp #LifeSkills
4 months ago, School District of Florence County
A green and gold flyer for a “Family Check Up” event promoting learning life skills through household chores. The event is on April 29th from 5:00–7:00 PM at the elementary school cafeteria. The flyer features an illustration of a family sitting together at a dinner table. Event details include free family dinner and childcare, a $20 Kwik Trip gas card for each family, and a parent session after dinner to learn about the Family Check-Up program. RSVP by calling Ms. Holly at (715) 528-3262.
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 ❤️📚💙
5 months ago, School District of Florence County
Three photos show young elementary students sitting on a colorful classroom rug listening to community leaders read stories aloud. In the first photo, Deputy Krueger reads a book to the class while a screen behind him says “Deputy Krueger – Read-A-Loud Guest.” In the second photo, Superintendent Mrs. Larson reads to the students with a display that says “Superintendent Mrs. Larson – Read-A-Loud Guest.” In the third photo, Sheriff Chrisman reads a story while a screen behind him says “Sheriff Chrisman – Read-A-Loud Guest.” The classroom is filled with children’s books, learning charts, and an American flag, and the students sit attentively facing the guest readers. 📚
🏀💚 Regional Champs! 💛🏆

Congratulations to our Girls Basketball team on their big win this past Saturday, earning the Regional Title!
📍 vs. Lena
📅 Thursday, March 5
⏰ 7:00 PM
📌 Peshtigo High School
🎟 Sectional Admission:
$7 Students/Adults
$1 Children under 6

View the bracket here:
https://tournaments.wiaawi.org/brackets/Basketball/Girls/2026/2026_Basketball_Girls_Div5_Sec3_4

Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on! 🐾💚💛 #GoFloCats
5 months ago, School District of Florence County
🏀💚 Regional Champs! 💛🏆 Congratulations to our Girls Basketball team on their big win this past Saturday, earning the Regional Title! 📍 vs. Lena 📅 Thursday, March 5 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📌 Peshtigo High School 🎟 Sectional Admission: $7 Students/Adults $1 Children under 6 View the bracket here: https://tournaments.wiaawi.org/.../2026_Basketball_Girls... Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on! 🐾💚💛 #GoFloCats

🏀💚 Congratulations to Our Ladycats – Regional Champs! 💛🏀

Let’s celebrate in style! 🎉

All shirt orders are due Monday by 2:00 PM.
Orders will be ready for pickup at the high school on Thursday — just in time to wear to the game!

Don’t miss your chance to show your Bobcat pride as we cheer on our Regional Champion Ladycats! 🐾💚💛

https://ladycats-regional-champs2026.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

#GoFloCats

5 months ago, School District of Florence County
Green and gold graphic celebrating the Ladycats as Regional Champions. Large bold text reads “Regional Champions! Our Ladycats Are Regional Champs!” with a photo of the team holding up a trophy. A side panel reads “Orders Due Today by 2:00 PM” and “Pick Up Thursday at the High School,” encouraging fans to order Regional Champs shirts in time for the game. Confetti and basketball graphics decorate the background with #GoFloCats at the bottom.

🏀💚 Congratulations to Our Ladycats – Regional Champs! 💛🏀

Let’s celebrate in style! 🎉

All shirt orders are due Monday by 2:00 PM.
Orders will be ready for pickup at the high school on Thursday — just in time to wear to the game!

Don’t miss your chance to show your Bobcat pride as we cheer on our Regional Champion Ladycats! 🐾💚💛

https://ladycats-regional-champs2026.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

#GoFloCats

5 months ago, School District of Florence County
Green and gold graphic celebrating the Ladycats as Regional Champions. Large bold text reads “Regional Champions! Our Ladycats Are Regional Champs!” with a photo of the team holding up a trophy. A side panel reads “Orders Due Today by 2:00 PM” and “Pick Up Thursday at the High School,” encouraging fans to order Regional Champs shirts in time for the game. Confetti and basketball graphics decorate the background with #GoFloCats at the bottom.

📢 Early Release & Parent-Teacher Conferences – February 12, 2026

Thursday, February 12th, will be an Early Release Day:

12:05 PM – Elementary Parent Pickup
12:15 PM – Elementary Dismissal
12:30 PM – Middle/High School Dismissal

Parent-Teacher Conferences:
🕐 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We encourage families to take this opportunity to connect with teachers and support student success. We look forward to seeing you!

6 months ago, School District of Florence County
Infographic announcing Early Release and Parent-Teacher Conferences for Florence County School District on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Early release schedule lists 12:05 PM elementary parent pickup, 12:15 PM elementary dismissal, and 12:30 PM middle and high school dismissal. Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with reminders to connect with teachers, ask questions, and support student success. Footer reads, “We look forward to seeing you.”

The Great Eight Winter Games are almost here! ❄️🏀🎳🏹

Join us Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Kingsford Middle School for a full day of competition, teamwork, and fun.

Events include:
🏀 Basketball
🏐 Volleyball
🎳 Bowling
🏹 Archery
🏃 Cross Country Skiing
❄️ Snowshoeing
🎮 Esports
🥎 Dodgeball
🎯 Skills & Snowboarding

The Opening Ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m.

Come cheer on our students and celebrate the spirit of friendly competition. We hope to see you there!

#GoFloCats #GreatEightGames #StudentAthletes #CommunityStrong

6 months ago, School District of Florence County
**Alt Text:** Bright yellow flyer titled “Great Eight Winter Games Opening Ceremony.” The ceremony takes place Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the Kingsford Middle School Gymnasium. The program lists presentation of colors, national anthem, masters of ceremonies, opening remarks, special guest appearances, music selections, presentation of school flags, lighting of the Winter Games torch, and announcements.  The flyer includes a full schedule of events for boys and girls in grades 4–8 at multiple locations. Sports and activities listed include basketball (with multiple brackets and game times beginning at 10:15 a.m. at North Elementary, Woodland Elementary, and Norway schools), archery at Iron Mountain Central School Gym (10:00 a.m. girls, 11:00 a.m. boys), bowling at Iron Mountain Recreation Lanes (10:00 a.m.), chess at Kingsford High School cafeteria (10:00 a.m.), dodgeball at Florence High School (10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.), esports at Kingsford High School auditorium (10:00 a.m.), giant slalom skiing and snowboarding at Pine Mountain Ski Hill (registration 10:30 a.m., practice 11:00 a.m., competition 11:30 a.m.), volleyball at Iron Mountain, Niagara, and Kingsford schools (10:30 a.m.), cross-country skiing at City Park (registration 10:45 a.m., start 11:00 a.m.), and snowshoeing at City Park (registration 10:00 a.m., start 10:15 a.m.).  The bottom of the flyer notes that event admission wristbands are available for purchase at the entryway, lists the Community Schools Office phone number (906-779-2660), and shows a Connor Sports logo as a major sponsor.