Schools give big to Pennies for Peace(2010/03/17) Onalaska and Holmen students and teachers’ contributions toward the regional Pennies for Peace campaign accounted for about $6,600, or 15 percent, of the total raised by students in more than 45 area schools.
Show choirs collect more honors as competition season end nears(2010/03/17) Onalaska High School’s show choirs both won third-place awards last weekend at Holmen High School’s annual Gathering of the Stars competition, with the Hilltoppers placing third in the open division and OHS Express third in the prep division.
HILLTOP VIEW: With Shakespeare, the play’s the thing(2010/03/17) In his book “Will in the World,” Stephen Greenblatt describes Shakespeare as “the greatest playwright not of his age alone but of all time”. This echoes the fact that the Bard, as Shakespeare is often called, is considered to be one of England’s greatest poets.
Luther Light: Alyssa Koblitz(2010/03/17) The Luther Light for March is senior Alyssa Koblitz, daughter of Jeff and Kathy Koblitz of Onalaska. Alyssa attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School before attending Luther High School.
OHS Extra Effort Award(2010/03/17) The Onalaska High School Extra Effort Award is awarded to students who work above and beyond what is expected.
OHS Freddy Hilltopper Award(2010/03/17) The Onalaska High School Freddy Hilltopper Award is awarded to students who display positive leadership and school spirit.
Show choirs to compete at HHS(2010/03/10) La Crosse Logan and Onalaska will be among the 2009 finalists returning to this weekend’s Midwest Express Gathering of the Stars Show Choir Invitational at Holmen High School.
Student’s can-do attitude goes way back(2010/03/10) Chelsea Amundson’s parents consider her a miracle. She was born 15 weeks early, on July 2, 1991, weighing just 1 pound,5½ ounces.
HILLTOP VIEW: Manager’s job isn’t as easy as it seems(2010/03/10) I have been a part of the Onalaska High School gymnastics team for the past four years. My freshman year I suffered a devastating knee injury, causing the team to lose their best competitor (OK, maybe their second best.) The next year, I came back to manage the team.
Onalaska High School Honor Roll(2010/03/10) The following students were named to the Onalaska High School honor roll for the second quarter of the 2009-10 school year:
Teachers find help at Hwy. 108 store(2010/03/10) Some people might have driven past it for years taking in the scenery and not noticing it. For others, it’s a regular place to stop for the unexpected. But for teachers, it’s a must-see place.
4-H’ers advance to regional speaking festival(2010/03/10) Public speaking is a popular experience in 4-H each year, and nearly 75 youth gave presentations at the recent 4-H Speaking and Demonstration Festival held at the
Miss Holmen speaks out against bullying(2010/03/01) Reigning Miss Holmen Elizabeth Kramer took her message to the Holmen School board Monday, and it appeared members were listening.
Fund balance to pay for tech improvements(2010/03/01) Onalaska schools will buy Internet equipment that will increase capacity for an overburdened network. The approval, at Monday’s board of education meeting, comes at a cost. Board members will raid their fund balance to the tune of about $200,000 despite a very tight school budget.
National study encourages recess(2010/03/01) Bretton Anderson chases girls and climbs Hintgen Elementary School’s giant snowbanks to make the most of his 30-minute recess.
Onalaska dance team tops at national event(2010/03/01) The Onalaska High School dance team went into the United Performance Association national cheer and dance competition this weekend figuring they might not place.
Enjoy the winter fishing out on the ice\(2010/03/01) It is a nice Friday morning in mid-February, my grandpa is in town and there is no school. What should I do?
Area students shoot for ‘best-speller list’(2010/02/22) Holmen Middle School student Lynsey Malin has joined the annual race to be the nation’s best speller at the Scripp’s National Spelling Bee. Malin, an eighth grader, was the third-place winner of the CESA No. 4 district competition at the Heider Center in West Salem Feb. 10.
OHS Wall of Excellence nominees sought(2010/02/22) The Onalaska Alumni Association is accepting nominations for people to be considered for the 2010 Wall of Excellence.
Fauver Hill grads offered scholarships(2010/02/22) There’s still time for area students to apply for a new scholarship for youths who attended Fauver Hill Kindergarten Center in Onalaska at any time during the 1997-98.
Student notes(2010/02/22) When area students do well, we want to hear about it. The Courier-Life publishes news about student achievements from elementary to college. Here is the latest good news about area students:
OHS FBLA chapter dominates regional(2010/02/17) Onalaska High School’s FBLA chapter was named the Outstanding Regional Chapter for the fourth consecutive year at the Regional Leadership Conference held Saturday at Alma Center Lincoln High School. The OHS chapter qualified a record 52 students for the State Leadership Conference, which will be held in April.
HHS forensics season off to good start(2010/02/17) The Holmen High School forensics team held the first Rachel Maxine Cody Forensics Tournament last weekend at the high school, and came away with top honors.
HHS DECA members prepare for state event(2010/02/17) Members of the Holmen DECA Chapter are gearing up for a big event. On March 8, 29 students will head to the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wis. The students will spend three days at the resort for the State Career Development Conference.
HILLTOP VIEW: Valentine’s Day is a holiday of hope(2010/02/17) It is in the wake of Super Bowl ads costing nearly $1 million that local and national businesses seek some reciprocation from consumers. What better opportunity than Valentine’s Day?
Toe-Picks collect medals at events(2010/02/17) Members of the Tri-State Toe-Picks, a U.S. Figure Skating club based at the Onalaska OmniCenter, had a strong showing in recent state and local competitions with 12 members competing.
Student notes(2010/02/17) When area students do well, we want to hear about it. The Courier-Life publishes news about student achievements from elementary to college. Here is the latest good news about area students:
Luther Light: Grace White(2010/02/17) Luther High School’s Luther Light for February is senior Grace White, daughter of Jay and Dee White of Prairie Du Chien, Wis. White attended King of Kings Lutheran School of Maitland, Fla., before attending Luther High School.
Onalaska High School Extra Effort Award(2010/02/17) The Onalaska High School Extra Effort Award is awarded to students who work above and beyond what is expected.
Onalaska High School Freddy Hilltopper Award(2010/02/17) The Onalaska High School Freddy Hilltopper Award is awarded to students who display positive leadership and school spirit.
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