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Local athletes compete at 2017 Badger State Games

Parker Schneider earned first place in the 1500 meter run. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt On Saturday, June 17, several athletes from the Durand-Arkansaw School District competed in the 2017 Badger State Games, held at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex’s Roger...

Three staff members retire from Durand-Arkansaw School District this year

Fifth grade teacher Steve Dahl and nurse Kathy Dahl (husband and wife) are retiring this year. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt This school year, three staff members of the Durand-Arkansaw School District are scheduled to retire. Paula Zwiefelhofer is a music teacher who has worked as an educator for 29 years...

Durand-Arkansaw School District’s Board of Education approves 2018 staff contracts

Brian Winnekins, of WRDN Radio, presents Middle/High School Principal Bill Clouse with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Award for Best Public Service Announcement during last Wednesday’s meeting. The Award is for a 2016 campaign for “Parents Who Host Lose the Most,” created by WRDN and the Durand High School Media class. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday, May 17, the Durand-Arkansaw School District’s Board of Education met, and approved 2018 staff contracts. In addition, the Board learned about a few recent...

Durand-Arkansaw School District’s Board of Education swears in newly elected Board members, enters contract with Pape School Bus, Inc.

Durand-Arkansaw School District's Board of Education Board members Tammy Hoyt and Bill Yingst, who have each been re-elected for a new three-year term on the Board, recite the oath last Wednesday evening. Pictured on the right is Board Clerk Becky Richardson. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday, April 19, the Durand-Arkansaw School District’s Board of Education met. During the meeting, recently elected Board members took their oath, and the Board later agreed...

Durand girls’ basketball fights hard at state tournament

Ambree Schlosser concentrates on the basket during last week’s game against Howards Grove, during the state tournament in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Durand girls’ basketball team traveled to Green Bay last week, where they faced Howards Grove in the first round of the 2017 state tournament. The Panthers battled hard, but...

Caddie Woodlawn students participate in Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart

Jump roping with friends was a favorite activity in the gym last week. Laura Berndt

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23, Caddie Woodlawn elementary students had the opportunity to participate in Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart. Prior to the...

Students learn valuable lessons through National History Day projects

Above, students talk with local National History Day judges on Tuesday, February 21. From left to right are students Cody Wieland, Logan Moline, Katherine Loff-Peterson, and Janessa Harschlip. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Tuesday, February 21, seventh grade students in the Durand-Arkansaw School District had the opportunity to share what they had learned while working on their National History...

High school technology education students in the Durand-Arknansaw School District build skills for the future

Student Tyler Breezee demonstrates how this robot can grasp and transport small objects. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Some students in the Durand-Arkansaw School District are learning a variety of practical and innovative skills in their technology education classes. Teacher Mark Fredrickson says he...

Durand-Arkansaw School District honors veterans with Veterans Day programs

Veterans presented the colors during Friday afternoon's Veterans Day ceremony at Durand High School. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Friday, November 11, the Durand-Arkansaw School District held two programs to honor veterans and thank them for their service. That morning, the first program took place at...

Local students learn financial literacy through Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement of Durand strives to teach local students important skills related to financial literacy. Submitted photo

By Laura Berndt Students in the Durand-Arkansaw School District continue to learn key concepts related to financial literacy, thanks to the local Junior Achievement (JA) program. Last year alone,...

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