🌲 What an Incredible Outdoor Learning Experience! 🌲
In May our students took part in an unforgettable adventure at Trees For Tomorrow Environmental Education Center, where learning came to life beyond the classroom!
Throughout the trip, students:
🌙 Participated in a night hike, discovering the fascinating world of nocturnal wildlife.
🤝 Built teamwork and leadership skills through challenge course activities.
💧 Investigated the health of local lakes by testing water quality and studying aquatic macroinvertebrates.
🌿 Developed field science skills, learning tree identification, recognizing animal signs, and practicing scientific journaling.
🔥 Learned valuable outdoor survival skills.
🪵 Explored forest ecology and the important role trees play in our environment.
🐸 Compared ecosystems through a bog investigation, collecting scientific data and observing unique plant and animal life.
This hands-on experience allowed students to strengthen their understanding of ecology, environmental science, and conservation while creating memories that will last a lifetime.
A huge thank you to our teachers, chaperones, and the staff at Trees For Tomorrow for providing such an engaging and educational experience!
💚 Learning doesn't just happen in the classroom—it happens wherever curiosity takes us!
Attached are some pictures from the events, but you can click here for the full album.
Cross-county practice starts August 17th at 4:00PM! Check out the flier below for more information.
Calling all girls in grades 6-8! Basketball practice starts Monday, August 17th from 3:00-5:00 PM.
📍 Location: High School Gym (Please note the location)
⚠️ Important: All players must have a current physical on file before participating in practice.
See you on the court! 🏀
The Florence LadyCats had an awesome time hosting this year's Summer Volleyball League, welcoming teams from Laona/Wabeno, Forest Park, Kingsford, Niagara, and Norway. Thank you to all the players and coaches who made the night a great one!
The competition was fierce, the effort was outstanding, and our LadyCats continue to build momentum for an exciting fall season.
⏳ Just 25 days until the first serve of the season!
We can't wait to get back on the court and represent LadyCat Nation.
💚💛 Go LadyCats! 🐾🏐
FOOTBALL KICKOFF INFORMATION!
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:
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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and support our Florence schools. Your voice matters!
#GoFloCats
Evan’s polite demeanor and conscientious approach make him a valued member of our classroom community. He consistently steps up to help others, volunteering and supporting both his peers and classroom activities with a positive attitude.
An honor roll student with strong work ethic and kindness, Evan shows that academic success and character go hand in hand. He is a great role model for those around him, and we are proud to recognize him as our Student of the Week! 👏 #GoFloCats
Our school offers a fresh salad bar for students every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
Healthy food helps fuel the brain, and giving students access to fresh options is one way we support both their wellness and academic success. 💚💛
#BobcatPride #GoFloCats
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!!
Our school offers a fresh salad bar for students every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
Healthy food helps fuel the brain, and giving students access to fresh options is one way we support both their wellness and academic success. 💚💛
#BobcatPride #GoFloCats
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
Harper is a truly exceptional student who helps make our school a better place each day! Her conscientious and helpful nature shines as she consistently goes above and beyond to support her classmates and contribute to a positive learning environment.
With a bright, positive attitude, Harper brings great energy to the classroom. Whether she’s helping a classmate, taking on responsibilities, or simply being someone others can count on, she leads by example with kindness, integrity, and dedication.
We are proud to recognize Harper as our Student of the Week—thank you for being such a strong role model! 👏 #GoFloCats
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
This year, each student in the Florence High School art program entered work into the ASA show. That alone is something to celebrate. Our students should be incredibly proud of the creativity, effort, and growth they’ve shown.
Each year, university representatives from Michigan and Wisconsin jury the show and select 50 Merit Awards from hundreds & hundreds of entries. We are proud to recognize this year’s Florence Merit Award recipients:
Jaylinn Kappes - Somewhere, Beyond
Chloe Zegar - Hareta Kamayama
Lyla Nolan - Gone Fishing
Dexter DeLaet - Flippy Wonderland
Naomi Millan - The Clown Doctor
In addition, students had the opportunity to participate in portfolio reviews with university representatives. The following FHS artists participated in the portfolio reviews: Chloe Zegar, Reed Makuck, and Lily Soderberg.
During the awards ceremony, the University of Michigan STAMPS Program presented a Full Scholarship to a Virtual Pre-College course to Chloe Zegar.
The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Admissions team nominated Jaylinn Kappes for a scholarship in the amount of $16,000. The scholarship is contingent on acceptance into MIAD during the fall of 2027.
We are incredibly proud of all of our students for the work they contributed and the way they represented Florence. Congratulations to all.
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
Join us for a night celebrating student creativity!
📅 April 20
📍 KHS
🖼 4:00–6:00 PM – Art Show Viewing
🍪 5:30–6:00 PM – Light Refreshments & Art Activity
🏆 6:00 PM – Awards Presentation
Come support our talented artists and enjoy an evening of incredible artwork! ⭐🎨
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
Each year, our students take part in a meaningful tradition—helping prepare the Veteran’s Wall for Memorial Day. They carefully add the names of local veterans who have passed, honoring those laid to rest at Commonwealth, St. Mary’s, Florence, and Woodlawn Cemeteries.
With great attention to detail, students ensure every name is spelled correctly and placed with care. More than just a task, this is a labor of respect and gratitude. Our students take pride in this work, recognizing it as a small but important way to give back to those who gave so much.
We are incredibly proud of their dedication and the respect they show in honoring our community’s veterans. 🇺🇸 #GoFloCats
Congratulations to Madison Aubuchon on accepting the Gloria Jean Merhalski Perseverance & Trade Scholarship from Darren Merhalski!
This meaningful scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate perseverance, personal growth, and a strong commitment to pursuing a skilled trade or technical career path. Madison’s hard work, determination, and dedication to her future truly reflect what this award stands for.
We are proud to see our students continuing to build bright futures through hands-on skills and career pathways that make a difference in our communities.
Congratulations, Madison—we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! 👏 #BobcatPride
