Schools

District staff addresses a power outage at Webb Middle School on March 23. (Submitted photo)

Karla Campbell, second-grade teacher at Pineview Elementary School, won the 2026 Woodson Outstanding Teacher Award. The Woodson Outstanding Teacher Award was established by the children of Dan and Venita Woodson in 1988 to honor and perpetuate the memory of their parents. This prestigious award recognizes and honors teachers who have demonstrated excellence in the School District of Reedsburg. Campbell was recognized during the District's back-to-school celebration on Monday, Aug. 24. (Submitted photo)

River Valley School District welcomed new teachers on Friday, August 21. Pictured, front row: Cameron Seitzman, IT Assistant; Gracie Dreier-Schultz, Junior High/High School Instructional Assistant; Kyle Thomas, High School Special Education Teacher. Back row: Channing Barnes, Intermediate School Instructional Assistant; Vernon Stonefish, Intermediate School Custodian; Andrew Watters, High School Special Education Teacher; Clay Caminiti, High School Special Education Teacher. Missing from picture: Benedict Behrens, Business Manager; Alecia Hach, Elementary School Custodian; Scott Plansky, High School Custodian; Valerie Mahoney, High School Speech/Language Therapist; Spencer Volden, Intermediate School Food Server.

The Sauk Prairie School District welcomed new teachers to its team during two-day training Aug. 17 and 18. The new staff bring to the district a wealth of experience, including a combined 152 years working in education. Sauk Prairie Superintendent Jeff Wright said, “We are excited to welcome these talented educators to our team. Some are in their first years as teachers and others have taught for decades. They will bring new ideas to our classrooms and we are looking forward to the new academic year together.” Sauk Prairie started school Tuesday, Sept. 1.