Registration for all Karate students for the 2025-2026 school year must be mailed to the address below or
turned into the Elementary or High School Office by Wednesday, September 10 th . Forms can also be
picked up at these office locations. All forms must be filled out completely along with a $15.00
registration fee per child plus the first month’s class payment. This registration fee goes to cover startup
costs. The cost per class is $10.00. The first month’s total class payment will be $45.00. Checks can
be made out to Wayne/Karen Harrison. The first class will start on Monday, September 15th at the
Florence Elementary School in the Music Room. Class times will be determined after registration so
please register early.
We recommend students be at least five years old to begin Karate lessons. Classes will be $40.00 per 4-
week month, ($50.00 for five-week month). Discounts will be given for families having three or more
children participating. Charges will be $40.00 per child for the first two and $20.00 for each additional
child (this is for a 4-week month). Class fees are due the first class of each month, missed classes
will not be refunded students can attend make-up classes. If you are paying a month late a 10% late
fee will be added. If payment is not received by the end of the next month, the student will not be allowed
to attend class. Any "bounced" checks will have a $40.00 fee added.
Students in need of a Karate uniform the order will be placed Monday, October 6th. The students’
black uniforms will cost approx. $40.00. Red Belt uniforms cost approx. $50.00. Payment must be in prior
to order.
We are looking forward to a fun and enjoyable year of Karate in Florence.
Wayne & Karen Harrison
Harrison's Academy of Martial Arts
4154 Blome-Helgren Road
Florence, WI 54121
715-528-5249
turned into the Elementary or High School Office by Wednesday, September 10 th . Forms can also be
picked up at these office locations. All forms must be filled out completely along with a $15.00
registration fee per child plus the first month’s class payment. This registration fee goes to cover startup
costs. The cost per class is $10.00. The first month’s total class payment will be $45.00. Checks can
be made out to Wayne/Karen Harrison. The first class will start on Monday, September 15th at the
Florence Elementary School in the Music Room. Class times will be determined after registration so
please register early.
We recommend students be at least five years old to begin Karate lessons. Classes will be $40.00 per 4-
week month, ($50.00 for five-week month). Discounts will be given for families having three or more
children participating. Charges will be $40.00 per child for the first two and $20.00 for each additional
child (this is for a 4-week month). Class fees are due the first class of each month, missed classes
will not be refunded students can attend make-up classes. If you are paying a month late a 10% late
fee will be added. If payment is not received by the end of the next month, the student will not be allowed
to attend class. Any "bounced" checks will have a $40.00 fee added.
Students in need of a Karate uniform the order will be placed Monday, October 6th. The students’
black uniforms will cost approx. $40.00. Red Belt uniforms cost approx. $50.00. Payment must be in prior
to order.
We are looking forward to a fun and enjoyable year of Karate in Florence.
Wayne & Karen Harrison
Harrison's Academy of Martial Arts
4154 Blome-Helgren Road
Florence, WI 54121
715-528-5249
🐾 Get Your Bobcat Gear & Show Your Support! 🐾
We’ve opened a Bobcat Volleyball Sprint Shop for the whole season! This ship-to-order store delivers fast, so you can cheer on our Bobcats in style.
🛒 Limited items available
📦 Ships right to your door
Perfect for fans who missed the original order—grab your gear and support our Bobcats all season long!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/JPnSgUXTnH
We’ve opened a Bobcat Volleyball Sprint Shop for the whole season! This ship-to-order store delivers fast, so you can cheer on our Bobcats in style.
🛒 Limited items available
📦 Ships right to your door
Perfect for fans who missed the original order—grab your gear and support our Bobcats all season long!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/JPnSgUXTnH
Registration for all Karate students for the 2025-2026 school year must be mailed to the address below or
turned into the Elementary or High School Office by Wednesday, September 10 th . Forms can also be
picked up at these office locations. All forms must be filled out completely along with a $15.00
registration fee per child plus the first month’s class payment. This registration fee goes to cover startup
costs. The cost per class is $10.00. The first month’s total class payment will be $45.00. Checks can
be made out to Wayne/Karen Harrison. The first class will start on Monday, September 15th at the
Florence Elementary School in the Music Room. Class times will be determined after registration so
please register early.
We recommend students be at least five years old to begin Karate lessons. Classes will be $40.00 per 4-
week month, ($50.00 for five-week month). Discounts will be given for families having three or more
children participating. Charges will be $40.00 per child for the first two and $20.00 for each additional
child (this is for a 4-week month). Class fees are due the first class of each month, missed classes
will not be refunded students can attend make-up classes. If you are paying a month late a 10% late
fee will be added. If payment is not received by the end of the next month, the student will not be allowed
to attend class. Any "bounced" checks will have a $40.00 fee added.
Students in need of a Karate uniform the order will be placed Monday, October 6th. The students’
black uniforms will cost approx. $40.00. Red Belt uniforms cost approx. $50.00. Payment must be in prior
to order.
We are looking forward to a fun and enjoyable year of Karate in Florence.
Wayne & Karen Harrison
Harrison's Academy of Martial Arts
4154 Blome-Helgren Road
Florence, WI 54121
715-528-5249
turned into the Elementary or High School Office by Wednesday, September 10 th . Forms can also be
picked up at these office locations. All forms must be filled out completely along with a $15.00
registration fee per child plus the first month’s class payment. This registration fee goes to cover startup
costs. The cost per class is $10.00. The first month’s total class payment will be $45.00. Checks can
be made out to Wayne/Karen Harrison. The first class will start on Monday, September 15th at the
Florence Elementary School in the Music Room. Class times will be determined after registration so
please register early.
We recommend students be at least five years old to begin Karate lessons. Classes will be $40.00 per 4-
week month, ($50.00 for five-week month). Discounts will be given for families having three or more
children participating. Charges will be $40.00 per child for the first two and $20.00 for each additional
child (this is for a 4-week month). Class fees are due the first class of each month, missed classes
will not be refunded students can attend make-up classes. If you are paying a month late a 10% late
fee will be added. If payment is not received by the end of the next month, the student will not be allowed
to attend class. Any "bounced" checks will have a $40.00 fee added.
Students in need of a Karate uniform the order will be placed Monday, October 6th. The students’
black uniforms will cost approx. $40.00. Red Belt uniforms cost approx. $50.00. Payment must be in prior
to order.
We are looking forward to a fun and enjoyable year of Karate in Florence.
Wayne & Karen Harrison
Harrison's Academy of Martial Arts
4154 Blome-Helgren Road
Florence, WI 54121
715-528-5249
📣 Please join us in giving a warm Florence County welcome to our new Physical Education & Health Teacher, Mr. Uwe Schmeelk! 👏
Mr. Schmeelk brings a wealth of experience, having taught PE and French in Germany since 2010 and most recently in the Beecher Dunbar Pembine School District. He lives in Pembine with his wife Katie, daughters Mara (7th grade) and Thalea (5th grade), and their dog Nova. 🏡🐾
When he’s not in the gym, you’ll find him traveling, playing tennis and volleyball, or spending time with his family. We’re thrilled to have him on our team! 💪🌟 #FlorenceCountyPride #WelcomeAboard #TeamFlorence #GoFloCats
Mr. Schmeelk brings a wealth of experience, having taught PE and French in Germany since 2010 and most recently in the Beecher Dunbar Pembine School District. He lives in Pembine with his wife Katie, daughters Mara (7th grade) and Thalea (5th grade), and their dog Nova. 🏡🐾
When he’s not in the gym, you’ll find him traveling, playing tennis and volleyball, or spending time with his family. We’re thrilled to have him on our team! 💪🌟 #FlorenceCountyPride #WelcomeAboard #TeamFlorence #GoFloCats
Welcome Sarah Eloranta, our new MS/HS Science Teacher! Sarah previously taught at Beecher/Dunbar/Pembine Schools and lives in Florence with her husband and three children. She enjoys baseball, running, hunting, fishing, camping, and is also an archery instructor!
Registration for all Karate students for the 2025-2026 school year must be mailed to the address below or
turned into the Elementary or High School Office by Wednesday, September 10 th . Forms can also be
picked up at these office locations. All forms must be filled out completely along with a $15.00
registration fee per child plus the first month’s class payment. This registration fee goes to cover startup
costs. The cost per class is $10.00. The first month’s total class payment will be $45.00. Checks can
be made out to Wayne/Karen Harrison. The first class will start on Monday, September 15th at the
Florence Elementary School in the Music Room. Class times will be determined after registration so
please register early.
We recommend students be at least five years old to begin Karate lessons. Classes will be $40.00 per 4-
week month, ($50.00 for five-week month). Discounts will be given for families having three or more
children participating. Charges will be $40.00 per child for the first two and $20.00 for each additional
child (this is for a 4-week month). Class fees are due the first class of each month, missed classes
will not be refunded students can attend make-up classes. If you are paying a month late a 10% late
fee will be added. If payment is not received by the end of the next month, the student will not be allowed
to attend class. Any "bounced" checks will have a $40.00 fee added.
Students in need of a Karate uniform the order will be placed Monday, October 6th. The students’
black uniforms will cost approx. $40.00. Red Belt uniforms cost approx. $50.00. Payment must be in prior
to order.
We are looking forward to a fun and enjoyable year of Karate in Florence.
Wayne & Karen Harrison
Harrison's Academy of Martial Arts
4154 Blome-Helgren Road
Florence, WI 54121
715-528-5249
turned into the Elementary or High School Office by Wednesday, September 10 th . Forms can also be
picked up at these office locations. All forms must be filled out completely along with a $15.00
registration fee per child plus the first month’s class payment. This registration fee goes to cover startup
costs. The cost per class is $10.00. The first month’s total class payment will be $45.00. Checks can
be made out to Wayne/Karen Harrison. The first class will start on Monday, September 15th at the
Florence Elementary School in the Music Room. Class times will be determined after registration so
please register early.
We recommend students be at least five years old to begin Karate lessons. Classes will be $40.00 per 4-
week month, ($50.00 for five-week month). Discounts will be given for families having three or more
children participating. Charges will be $40.00 per child for the first two and $20.00 for each additional
child (this is for a 4-week month). Class fees are due the first class of each month, missed classes
will not be refunded students can attend make-up classes. If you are paying a month late a 10% late
fee will be added. If payment is not received by the end of the next month, the student will not be allowed
to attend class. Any "bounced" checks will have a $40.00 fee added.
Students in need of a Karate uniform the order will be placed Monday, October 6th. The students’
black uniforms will cost approx. $40.00. Red Belt uniforms cost approx. $50.00. Payment must be in prior
to order.
We are looking forward to a fun and enjoyable year of Karate in Florence.
Wayne & Karen Harrison
Harrison's Academy of Martial Arts
4154 Blome-Helgren Road
Florence, WI 54121
715-528-5249
Welcome to the Bobcat Family, Jill Wagner! 🐾
We’re excited to introduce Jill Wagner, our newest member of the Bobcat family! Jill grew up in Iowa and spent her summers in the U.P. at her parents’ resort near Manistique/Munising — which sparked her love for the area and eventually led her here.
With parents who were both teachers, Jill followed in their footsteps, earning a degree in Secondary Education while also playing volleyball and basketball at her parents’ alma mater. For over 25 years, she’s been dedicated to education and coaching, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to her new role.
Jill is married, has four children and one dog, and loves spending her free time watching sports (especially the Iowa Hawkeyes, Green Bay Packers, and Indiana Fever), hiking to waterfalls, sightseeing, reading, and enjoying plenty of chocolate!
Join us in giving Jill a warm Bobcat welcome as she begins this exciting new chapter with our school community! 💚
MS/HS Online Registration Now Open
We’re excited to partner with you in preparing for a successful school year! Middle and High School online registration is now open and must be completed by August 27th.
Please note: registration must be completed before students can receive their Chromebooks.
To support families, we’ll be offering guided help with registration during Parent/Student University from 5:00–5:30 p.m. Thank you for your partnership in completing this important step to ensure our students are ready for a great year ahead!
We’re excited to partner with you in preparing for a successful school year! Middle and High School online registration is now open and must be completed by August 27th.
Please note: registration must be completed before students can receive their Chromebooks.
To support families, we’ll be offering guided help with registration during Parent/Student University from 5:00–5:30 p.m. Thank you for your partnership in completing this important step to ensure our students are ready for a great year ahead!
I’m so excited to introduce myself as your new Elementary Principal for the 2025–2026 school year! I truly feel honored to be stepping into this role, and I can’t wait to spend the year learning, growing, and celebrating alongside our little Bobcats.
Florence has been my home professionally since 2021, when I joined the district as a Special Education Teacher. Since then, I’ve also served as Dean of Students and, most recently, Assistant Principal. Each role has given me the chance to work closely with our incredible students, families, and staff, and it’s made me even more committed to creating a school where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to do their best. Before coming to Florence, most of my career was spent teaching middle and high school science, which means I still get a little spark in my eyes whenever I see students exploring and asking “why?”
Family is a huge part of who I am. My husband, Joe, is a proud 2000 graduate of Florence High School, and together we’re raising two amazing kids—Bradly (18) and Isabella (15). As a family, we love spending time outdoors camping, hunting, and fishing.
As we head into the new school year, my biggest goal is to build strong, lasting connections with our students and families. You’ll see me at drop-off and pick up, events, and popping into classrooms—so please don’t be shy about saying hello. My door (and email inbox) is always open, and I’d love to hear your ideas, questions, or simply a good Bobcat story or two, especially if it includes my husband!
Here’s to a year full of learning, laughter, and success for every single one of our students. I’m so glad we get to do this together.
With excitement,
Richelle Jochem
Principal
Florence Elementary School
jochemr@myflorence.org
Florence has been my home professionally since 2021, when I joined the district as a Special Education Teacher. Since then, I’ve also served as Dean of Students and, most recently, Assistant Principal. Each role has given me the chance to work closely with our incredible students, families, and staff, and it’s made me even more committed to creating a school where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to do their best. Before coming to Florence, most of my career was spent teaching middle and high school science, which means I still get a little spark in my eyes whenever I see students exploring and asking “why?”
Family is a huge part of who I am. My husband, Joe, is a proud 2000 graduate of Florence High School, and together we’re raising two amazing kids—Bradly (18) and Isabella (15). As a family, we love spending time outdoors camping, hunting, and fishing.
As we head into the new school year, my biggest goal is to build strong, lasting connections with our students and families. You’ll see me at drop-off and pick up, events, and popping into classrooms—so please don’t be shy about saying hello. My door (and email inbox) is always open, and I’d love to hear your ideas, questions, or simply a good Bobcat story or two, especially if it includes my husband!
Here’s to a year full of learning, laughter, and success for every single one of our students. I’m so glad we get to do this together.
With excitement,
Richelle Jochem
Principal
Florence Elementary School
jochemr@myflorence.org
🐾 Get Your Bobcat Gear & Show Your Support! 🐾
We’ve opened a Bobcat Volleyball Sprint Shop for the whole season! This ship-to-order store delivers fast, so you can cheer on our Bobcats in style.
🛒 Limited items available
📦 Ships right to your door
Perfect for fans who missed the original order—grab your gear and support our Bobcats all season long!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/JPnSgUXTnH
We’ve opened a Bobcat Volleyball Sprint Shop for the whole season! This ship-to-order store delivers fast, so you can cheer on our Bobcats in style.
🛒 Limited items available
📦 Ships right to your door
Perfect for fans who missed the original order—grab your gear and support our Bobcats all season long!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/JPnSgUXTnH
Now Hiring: Student Custodian for 2025–26!
Are you a student looking to earn extra cash after school? Join our custodial team!
🕒 2 hours/day after school
💵 $13.31/hour
📍 Great experience, flexible schedule
Apply now and take pride in keeping our school shining! For more information contact Bill Witynski at witynskib@myflorence.org or 715-528-3217 ext 1101.
Now Hiring: Student Custodian for 2025–26!
Are you a student looking to earn extra cash after school? Join our custodial team!
🕒 2 hours/day after school
💵 $13.31/hour
📍 Great experience, flexible schedule
Apply now and take pride in keeping our school shining! For more information contact Bill Witynski at witynskib@myflorence.org or 715-528-3217 ext 1101.
Florence students visited the Vietnam Veterans and FDR Memorials in Washington, D.C., honoring Florence graduate John Ronald Ruoho by etching his name from the wall—a powerful moment to remember his service and sacrifice for our country.
We Need Your Help!
The Booster Club is looking for volunteers to work the concession stand during our home football games! It’s a great way to support our athletes. Thank you for helping!
📅 Sign up here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F44A9AE2DA6F94-57682188-2025#/
The Booster Club is looking for volunteers to work the concession stand during our home football games! It’s a great way to support our athletes. Thank you for helping!
📅 Sign up here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F44A9AE2DA6F94-57682188-2025#/
Florence students experienced a powerful moment in history today as they watched the solemn Changing of the Guard ceremony. A memorable reminder of honor, respect, and tradition during their trip to Washington, D.C.!
🏐 Show your support for our Ladycats! The Girls Volleyball Online Apparel Store is now open! Grab your gear & rep the team in style. 👕🔥
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🏐 Show your support for our Ladycats! The Girls Volleyball Online Apparel Store is now open! Grab your gear & rep the team in style. 👕🔥
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Great few days of volleyball with our youth campers and HS instructors! 🏐 The LadyCats are gearing up for an exciting season ahead. Thanks to everyone who joined us—enjoy the rest of your summer! #GoFloCats
Back-to-School Help for Florence County Families!
Need help with school supplies, backpacks, or shoes? Families who qualify can receive gift cards and supplies to get ready for the new year.
📅 Pickup Day: Monday, August 18 | 4:30–5:30 PM
📍 St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall
Download the application and return it to St. Vincent de Paul (P.O. Box 62, Florence) or drop it off at the store. Apply ASAP!
Form - https://5il.co/3mbsj
🏐 Show your support for our Ladycats! The Girls Volleyball Online Apparel Store is now open! Grab your gear & rep the team in style. 👕🔥
🛒 Shop now: [https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/cczavAxqmw](https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/cczavAxqmw)
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#GoFloCats
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