Schools

Thu
17
Apr

PHOTO: Students represent RAHS Student Council at conference

This past weekend, a group of student council representatives from Reedsburg Area High School traveled to Madison to attend the annual State Student Council Conference—and they returned home with major accomplishments.

Thu
17
Apr

PHOTO: Student becomes 1st to win witness award for RAHS at State Mock Trial


A member of the Reedsburg Area Mock Trial team received an award for Best Witness at the state tournament. Noah Wenninger won for his portrayal of a defense witness. At the tournament level, Wenninger received 38 of 40 possible points from four judges in two rounds. He was one of 10 students recognized for exceptional portrayal of witnesses. The tournament included more than 100 students portraying witnesses. Wenninger is the first student from Reedsburg to ever be honored. RAHS’s mock trial team has gone to state three times. (Submitted photo)

A member of the Reedsburg Area Mock Trial team received an award for Best Witness at the state tournament. Noah Wenninger won for his portrayal of a defense witness. At the tournament level, Wenninger received 38 of 40 possible points from four judges in two rounds. He was one of 10 students recognized for exceptional portrayal of witnesses.

Thu
10
Apr

PHOTO: Weston High School announces Prom Court 2025

The Class of 2026’s Hollywood Red Carpet Prom is Saturday, April 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Weston High School. The grand march will begin at 8:30 p.m.

King candidates are, back row from left: Brett Hasse, Isaac Jennings, Brayden Gregory, Ashtin Bennett, Trevor Westphal, Jonny Meyer

Thu
10
Apr

Next RAHS play is interactive murder mystery

A murder mystery of a different sort will be staged this spring by the Reedsburg Area High School Drama Club.

“Murder’s in the Heir” will be staged at 7 p.m. April 11 and 12 and 2 p.m. April 13 at the CAL Center. All tickets cost $10 each and can be purchased in advance at rahswi.booktix.com.

Thu
10
Apr

Weston student’s poster advances to national competition

A poster created by a Weston High School student won first place at State and will advance to nationals.

Fri
04
Apr

Latest reading, math scores show struggles for economically disadvantaged and disabled students


Mark Olson, director of data analysis and staff development for the School District of Reedsburg, shares information about the latest i-Ready test results. (Photos by Heather Stanek)

The latest i-Ready scores have been released, and Reedsburg’s results were displayed and discussed during the March School Board meeting.

Fri
04
Apr

Weston referendum fails in Spring Election


A lengthy line waits to vote at the Reedsburg polls on Tuesday. (Photo by Heather Stanek)

The Weston School District faces another bump in the road following Tuesday’s Spring Election.

An operational referendum failed among both Sauk and Richland County voters. A successful vote would have allowed the district to exceed its revenue limit by $1.5 million per year for three years starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Thu
20
Mar

School Board authorizes several purchases, plus next step in major renovation project

It was a busy night for the Reedsburg School Board this Monday.

Board members received several updates from administrators and committee members and also took action on numerous purchases for School District of Reedsburg. As a bonus, the newly announced superintendent candidate attended the meeting as a guest.

Thu
20
Mar

Grand Avenue holds Read-A-Thon for Sauk Prairie Food Pantry

The fourth grade at Grand Avenue Elementary held a read-a-thon on Friday, December 20. They want to thank all those who donated. Also, thank you to all the volunteers who came and read to the classes. The fourth graders raised $1,302.75 that was then donated to the Sauk Prairie Food Pantry.
Thu
13
Mar

DOING MORE WITH LESS Weston School District hopes for help from voters this spring


The Weston School District needs to go to referendum this spring. If it fails, they will try again in the fall. (Reedsburg Independent file photos)

Weston has found itself in the same situation as most school districts in recent years.

This spring, Weston will be among the ever-growing contingent of districts that have had to seek operational referenda just to keep the doors open.

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