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Pulled by science: Bangor freshman competing in national engineering contest (2008/10/12)
Tyler Page, a freshman at Bangor High School, wants to be an engineer some day.

Elementary students set to shine at Heider Center (2008/10/12)
Next Tuesday, October 14, nearly 50 West Salem elementary school students will get the chance to share their talents on the big Heider Center for the Arts stage. The variety show, a benefit for the food pantry, will feature 22 acts in all and music teacher Lisa Jones says she’s excited about what audiences will see.

First lady comes to town, thanks to boy’s geography smarts, good luck (2008/10/12)
Jacob Steiger, a seventh-grader at West Salem Middle School, got an unexpected phone call from Gov. Jim Doyle’s wife, Jessica, a couple weeks ago.

Big into books: Bangor tops in summer reading participation (2008/10/12)
This year’s summer reading program at La Crosse County Library drew 1,197 area children ages preschool through high school at the libraries in Bangor, Campbell, Holmen, Onalaska and West Salem.

West Salem kids help record hip hop CD with green theme (2008/10/08)
It’s not often that elementary school kids get to collaborate with musicians on a professional-quality recording.

That’s the ticket: New structure arising at entry to West Salem stadium (2008/10/08)
A new ticket booth and entrance are being constructed outside the football stadium at West Salem High School. The project, which is expected to be mostly finished by Homecoming next week, is going up under the guidance of technology education instructor Dave Arndt.

Former teacher wins art education recognition (2008/10/08)
Marcia Thompson, an art teacher in the West Salem school district for 28 years, was recently named Art Educator of the Year by the Wisconsin Art Education Association.

Bangor ‘Field of Dreams’ project under way (2008/10/08)
The construction of a new baseball field, a softball field and an all-purpose field is going strong just east of the high school and adjacent to the interstate in Bangor. This phase of the project is expected to cost $108,000 and the entire project is being funded by the Bangor Booster Club.

Get ready for annual WSHS Homecoming (2008/10/08)
West Salem High School’s Homecoming week will feature a Survivor theme next week.

New Bangor 4K program is off to a smooth start (2008/10/08)
The Bangor school district’s new 4-year-old kindergarten which began Sept. 2 appears to be off to a smooth start.

School anti-bullying talk packs a punch (2008/10/08)
“I’ve never seen a speaker who kept K-2 kids so engaged for the entire time of his presentation. They weren’t just listening — they were engaged!”

Bangor School Board to hold budget hearing Monday (2008/10/08)
The Bangor School District’s mill rate may be lower than last year.

50 years of outdoor lessons celebrated at school forest (2008/10/08)
The West Salem Outdoor Education Center (known better as the “school forest”) turns 50 this year and that milestone and some new improvements were celebrated on Sept. 6 with an “open forest” event.

Crossing guards needed in West Salem (2008/10/08)
The West Salem School District is experiencing a shortage of adult crossing guards to escort children across the streets on their way to school.

Student notes (2008/10/08)
University of Wisconsin-Platteville agribusiness major Sam Clements received the Irving Gerhardt Scholarship. He is a 2005 graduate of West Salem High School and the son of Jay and Lori Clements.

West Salem teachers attack bullying (2008/10/08)
They don’t know the extent of it, but they know it happens every day. They don’t have specific dollar figures, but they know it’s costing the community. What is it? Bullying.

School board cool with pool group proposal (2008/09/10)
The West Salem School Board gave a preliminary nod to a group looking out for the long-term viability of the municipal pool at its regular meeting Monday.

Bangor school addition will be ready for new year (2008/09/10)
Bangor School District’s new elementary school will be ready when school starts Sept. 2.

State’s standardized testing shows drop in area scores (2008/09/10)
Fewer students in La Crosse County schools scored proficient and advanced on Wisconsin’s standardized test than last year.

Play Shoppe returns to Bangor (2008/09/10)
Family Resources of La Crosse has announced it will again hold a play shoppe in Bangor, this time at the elementary school every Tuesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The first play shoppe will be Sept. 9.

Bangor foundation kicks in for college (2008/08/26)
The Bangor Scholarship Foundation recently announced the awarding of six scholarships to Bangor High School graduates, made possible by contributions from district residents and alumni. The foundation awarded six $1,400 scholarships in 2008. Recipients were Kathryn Filla, Joseph Vargo, Megan Gerke, Emily Mashak, Emily Schroeder and Desiree Parker.

West Salem schools take meal pay online (2008/08/26)
The West Salem School District parents can now add money to their school meal account online through the Skyward Family Access parent portal they currently use.

Coulee Christian expands offerings with Online Academy (2008/08/26)
Students attending Coulee Region Christian School this year are going to experience a real explosion of course offerings in their school’s curriculum.

State launches Wisconsin Web Academy (2008/08/26)
MADISON — State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster and Cooperative Educational Service Agency No. 9 administrator Jerome Fiene recently announced the launch of the Wisconsin Web Academy, making online courses available to students throughout Wisconsin.

Mindoro alumni banquet draws crowd (2008/08/26)
The 51st annual Mindoro High School alumni banquet was held July 26 at the Log Cabin in Bangor.

Student notes (2008/08/26)
The Coulee News publishes news about student achievements from elementary to college. Here is the latest good news about area students: