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Central High School Band-o-Rama 2012 coverage
The annual Central High School Band-o-Rama was held tonight at the school in Paddock Lake. Students in grades fifth through eighth from the feeder districts of Wheatland, Paris, Brighton, Salem and Bristol participated. Students performed in combined bands by grade. Several jazz bands performed as well. The climax is the last number of the night [...]
Paris B Team Basketball tournament photo
Paul Brown Jr. submitted this photo from last night at the B team Basketball Tournament at Paris Grade School. This game pitted Randall vs. Paris. Paris won 25-21.
Units responding to report of crash at Highways 45 and K
At 4:43 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and fire and rescue are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 45 and K, along the Bristol-Paris border. Dispatch reports that two vehicles are involved. Extent of injuries are unknown. UPDATE 4:44 p.m. — Crash in on Highway 45 in northbound lanes just north of Highway K. [...]
Paris School celebrates Blue Ribbon award
How does a school achieve a level of excellence worthy of statewide and nationwide recognition? Lots of teamwork. That was the message at an all-school assembly Thursday at Paris School at which students, staff, school board members and parents celebrated the school’s designation as a Blue Ribbon School earlier this fall. Only eight Wisconsin schools [...]
Paris School staff raise money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation were given by Paris School staff on behalf of Anthony, a student at Paris School. On Saturday, Sept. 71, several staff members participated in the JDRF Kohl’s Walk to Cure Diabetes at the Milwaukee County Zoo. JDRF is the worldwide leader for research to cure type 1diabetes. It [...]
Paris School Board approves levy higher than levy OK’d by citizens at annual meeting
For the second year in a row, the Paris School Board approved a tax levy that was higher than that approved by district residents attending the district’s annual meeting Monday night. The 2011-2012 board approved tax levy of $2,004,880 includes $252,000 of referendum authority to exceed the state revenue limit. That will result in a tax rate that is [...]
2011 Panther Prowl coverage
The sixth annual Paris Panther Prowl took place today at Paris School, extending an amazing stretch of good weather for the event. The event, a fundraiser for the Paris School Organization, included a silent auction, games, a chance to throw wet sponges at the principal, music, food, a bake sale and of course the fundraising prowl itself around a course [...]
Panther Prowl is this Saturday
The Paris School PTO Panther Prowl will be this Saturday. What’s the Panther Prowl? Well take a look at this slideshow to find out:
Paris School Panther Prowl is Oct. 8
The Paris School Organization invites you to enjoy an afternoon of fun with family, friends, and neighbors at Paris School’s sixth annual Panther Prowl Walk-a-Thon “Fun-Raiser” on Saturday, Oct. 8 from noon until 5 p.m. at Paris School, 1901 176th Ave., Kenosha. This family-oriented event is open to the public and features Paris School students [...]
Paris School named Blue Ribbon School
Paris School is among eight Wisconsin public schools and 305 nationwide named as as Blue Ribbon Schools, State Superintendent Tony Evers announced today. The other Wisconsin schools are: Beaumont Elementary School, Green Bay Area School District. Fremont Elementary School, Weyauwega-Fremont School District. Gaston Elementary School, Beloit School District. Kennedy Elementary School, Janesville School District. Locust Lane [...]
Glen Bennett leaving Paris School Board
Glen Bennett has notified the Paris Jt. 1 School District that he is resigning his position on the Board of Education, effective May 1, 2011, district administrator Roger Gahart announced in a press release today. Bennett has been a board member for six years. According to the press release: Mr. Bennett is reducing his hours of [...]
Paris School students blast off at reading assembly
Paris School students have been reading about space and related topics as this year’s all-school reading unit. Students have been reading about space and demonstrating and building on their knowledge with a wide variety of activities including moon models, constellations, decorating a hallway of the school in a floor to ceiling space motif, solar system mobiles, planet poems and even demonstrating [...]
Cavalenes leads write-in battle for Paris School Board
In a battle of two write-in candidates Mike Cavalenes appears to have won a seat on the Paris School Board. Results from the Paris portion of the school district had Cavalenes leading 286 votes to 92 votes for Doug Boss. Part of the district is in Bristol and an even smaller part is in Kenosha. Returns from those [...]
Candidate reports missing yard signs to Sheriff’s Department
One of the write-in candidates for the single available seat on the Paris School Board reported to the Sheriff’s Department this week that 11 of 20 yards signs he placed late last week are now missing. Doug Boss of Paris said he placed the signs Friday and Saturday. When he went back to maintain them Tuesday, 11 were missing. A Sheriff’s Department report [...]
Paris School’s Annual Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser March 26
Local families and community members are invited to the Paris School Organization’s annual Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser on Saturday, March 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. The meal includes all-you-care-to-eat spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, and beverage. Tickets are on sale at Paris School, 1901 176th Ave., and will also be available at the door: Adults [...]
Candidate emerges for Paris School Board
Longtime Paris resident Douglas Boss has stepped up to run for a seat on the Paris School Board that until now had had no official candidates. Boss submitted his candicacy papers last week, district administrator Roger Gahart said. Boss will have to be elected as a write-in candidate. No one filed paperwork in time to make the regular ballot. Longtime [...]
Central Band-o-Rama coverage
Band students from Central High School’s feeder schools made music together Wednesday at the annual Band-o-Rama concert. Participating schools were: Brighton, Bristol, Paris, Salem and Wheatland. Students played together in super-sized groups organized by grade level. The Central Jazz band also performed, as did some of the grade school jazz bands. For the finale, all of the students played [...]
Snow Day: West of the I public schools cancel classes for Wed.
West of the I public school districts have called off classes and activities for Wednesday due to the blizzard expected to start tonight and continue through Wednesday. Administrators from the area school districts typically consult and make a joint decision on cancelling classes due to weather, explained David Milz Salem School District administrator. “It’s a collective decision,” [...]
Bristol Shootout results: Day 3
The Bristol Shootout, Bristol School’s annual middle school basketball tournament, concluded today. In the A team bracket, Riverview defeated host Bristol to take the championship. Scores were: Consolation Game: Brighton 40 Trevor 39 Third Place Game: Randall 40, Salem 33. Championship: Riverview33, Bristol 26. In the B team bracket, Randall took the championship over Bristol. Scores [...]
Bristol Shootout results: Day 2
Here are the scores from Saturday’s Bristol Shootout basketball games. The annual middle school tournament started Friday and continues Sunday at Bristol School. “A” Team Results Brighton 37, Lakewood 31. Trevor 47, Paris 25. Bristol 27, Salem 24. Riverview 29, Randall 25. Sunday’s Tournament “A” Team Schedule Noon – Consolation Game: [...]
Bristol Shootout results: Day 1
Here are the scores from Friday’s Bristol Shootout basketball games. The annual middle school tournament continues Saturday and Sunday. “A” Teams Bristol 43, Brighton 34. Salem 32, Lakewood 17. Riverview 31, Trevor 22. Randall 46, Paris 16. “B” Teams Paris 35, Salem 29. Randall 22, Brighton 20. Bristol 38, Lakewood 34. Riverview 35, Trevor 10. [...]
Many School Board elections will be uncontested
While there seems to be plenty of interest in running for municipal office in Western Kenosha County this year, the same cannot necessarily be said of the 12 local school districts. Six of the 11 local school districts have the same number of people on the ballot as positions to be filled. Without a successful write-in campaign, those people [...]
Paris School receives state nomination as Blue Ribbon School
Paris School is among the seven elementary schools and one high school that are Wisconsin’s nominees for the 2011 Blue Ribbon Schools program. Nominations for the national recognition program are based on criteria in two categories: dramatically improving schools and high performing schools. Dramatically improving schools are those that have made adequate yearly progress and have at least [...]
Paris School and teachers reach contract agreement
Paris School and its teachers union have reached an agreement on a contract that will freeze the teachers salary schedule for the two years of the contract and and have them begin to contribute to the cost of health benefits. Here is a statement released by the district and the teacher’s union: The Paris teachers and the Paris Board [...]
Town of Paris advances Paris School $300,000; donates $500 to YES Committee
The Paris Town Board took two actions at its moved monthly meeting Tuesday related to the Paris School District: The town agreed to advance the school district $300,000 interest free so the school can avoid taking out a short-term loan to meet cash flow. The town made a similar loan last year as well. School district administrator Roger Gahart [...]
Paris School to host open house to remember Marie Mattioli
As a way of honoring and celebrating Marie Mattioli, a longtime Paris School teacher who recently passed away, the Paris School community will be holding a Memorial Open House on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Open House will include various writings, pictures, and projects from current and past Paris students, which will be displayed [...]
LaBell to appear on radio program on school funding
A program on examining school funding airing this weekend on Kenosha radio station WGTD 91.1 will imclude a West of the I perspective. Beth LaBell, Paris School parent and Paris YES Committee leader, and Tom Beebe from the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools will discuss the topic of school funding on ”Education Matters,” a weekly roundtable discussion program [...]
Paris YES hears “no” from Town Board on agenda request
A request to be put on the Town Board agenda from the Paris YES Committee was rejected by town Chairman Virgil Gentz for last Tuesday’s meeting. A request from the group to be able to discuss the town supporting the school’s open enrollment marketing efforts next month doesn’t seem any more likely to be approved. [...]
Paris School staff join Maxon family in raising money for juvenile diabetes research
Donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation were given by Paris School staff on behalf of Anthony, a student at Paris School. On Saturday, Sept. 18, several staff members participated in the JDRF Kohl’s Walk to Cure Diabetes at the Milwaukee County Zoo. According to jdrf.org, JDRF is the worldwide leader for research to cure [...]
