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For 25 years, the YMCA’S Camp Glacier Hollow in Amherst Junction has been helping over two thousand students go to the camp. Saturday, they’ll celebrate that big accomplishment.
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Reading, writing, and literacy doesn’t just happen during a typical school day. The Merrill Area Public School District is taking a unified approach as a new school year begins Tuesday.
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What’s the first day of school without that classic first day picture? Sharing pictures of your kids on social media is common, but there are a few things you should know before you post.
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While class is just beginning for many students, some have been hard at work to prepare for the 2023-24 school year to support their peers' mental wellness.
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There’s a new permanent program for elementary students in the Stevens Point Area School District, and it’s for kids who need a little extra help or time in reading and math.
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Stevens Point Area Senior High is giving 175 returning juniors and seniors the chance to be a mentor. They’re easing the fears of sophomores, who will be starting in a new school Thursday.
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Stephanie Daniels, the Aspirus branch and Childcare services director at the Woodson YMCA, and Sara Vick, the Camp and School Age Director stopped by Sunrise 7 to share more information about the after-school programs offered at the YMCA.
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Dr. Brian Puent from Rib Mountain Eye Care joined Sunrise 7 Wednesday morning to discuss the importance of getting your kids’ eyes checked.
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The start of a new school year is exciting, but getting back into the morning routine can be hectic. It’s important to remember in the rush of getting to school or work, To slow down when driving through a school zone and to stop when a school bus has it’s red flashing lights on.
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Wausau School District Pupil Services Director Cale Bushman and Coordinator of Pupil Services Andy Grimm stopped by Sunrise 7 Tuesday morning to talk about mental health resources available in their district.
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It’s the first day of school for many districts in our area, including D.C. Everest, and as kids head back to school on Tuesday at the senior high and Mountain Bay Elementary, they will notice some new additions.
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As students and parents prepare for the new school year, some may be experiencing back-to-school anxiety.
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The assessment took two weeks. Principles are now planning to meet and discuss how to move forward with the recommendations.
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Making sure your kids are getting a healthy breakfast and lunch is a top priority for the Wausau School District food service staff, and they’ve been working hard to make sure they’re ready for the first day of school.
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Pediatric Nutritionist from UW-Health Camila Martin joined Sunrise 7 to break down good food choices for the kiddos.
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When you’re out on the roads taking your kids back to school, you may see a friendly face directing traffic at the intersection. From the handheld stop sign and safety vest, they have an important job. Crossing guards are an extra set of eyes on the road. They help your kids cross the street safely to school, monitor the area, and alert the police of suspicious activity.
U.S. Cellular Store Manager Gary Wickersham joined Sunrise 7 to give parents some ideas.
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School districts across Wisconsin have a little more opportunity to build up resources for students to support their mental well-being heading into the new school year.
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Kids at Newman Catholic are heading back to school on Thursday and as parents and students arrive, you can expect to see some new additions.
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What to consider when asking your child to download a location tracking app ahead of the school year
Your child will be back to school before you know it, and with school comes a whole slew of other activities, which means your kid will be on the go.
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NewsChannel 7 wants to see your back to school pictures! Please click here to submit your pictures and you may see yours air during our newscasts on NewsChannel 7!
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As the new school year begins, The United States is still facing an increasing bus driver shortage, and It’s been a busy summer at the Stevens Point Area School District Transportation Office.
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As your teen heads back to school in the coming days, now is a great time to check in with them about their social media use.
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Sending your kids to middle school for the first time can be difficult for you and your child, but DC Everest Middle School is hoping to ease the burden by hosting an interactive program for their upcoming 6th graders.
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As the end of the month approaches, children in Wausau are gearing up to return to school as the academic year is set to commence on Aug. 29.
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A community-supported program aimed at giving families a worry free start to the school year announced it has set a record in helping students.
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Students and staff at the Wausau School District returned to the classroom Wednesday.
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As the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey results for individual schools are released, districts are heading into a new school year with data straight from students about their mental health and wellbeing.
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Gov. Tony Evers has announced a $90 million investment into K-12 education across the state.
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Back-to-school season is in full swing. Families everywhere are back to juggling carpools, soccer practice, dance lessons, and packed lunches, among many other activities.
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Wisconsin high schoolers will have 14 more occupational options for youth apprenticeships through the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) starting this fall, Governor Tony Evers announced.
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As families gear up to get back into the morning lunch-making routine, many caregivers are hoping to save money at the grocery store.
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As students are heading back to the classroom, buses still remain at the top of the mind in terms of staffing.
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Thursday is the first day of classes for students at Newman Catholic Schools.
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The financial burden of back-to-school shopping has been eased for many families in Portage County thanks to the generosity of employees at Worzalla.
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As kids are getting ready to head back into the classroom, it’s important to keep children up to date on their regularly scheduled vaccinations.
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Two students from Amherst High School are hoping their artwork inspires more civil discussions between people with different viewpoints.
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Children ask a lot of questions; it is how they learn about themselves and the world around them. With everything that has gone on in the world over the last two years, students have plenty of things to ask about. The people they know who have at least some answers to their questions are teachers.
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A school district is taking lessons learned from the events of last year and making changes into a new school year.
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With kids back in class, drivers in Wausau now have familiar sights on weekday mornings and afternoons with crossing guards perched at busy intersections throughout the city helping kids cross the road safely.
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Northcentral Technical College students have a housing option on-campus.
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Kids are heading back into school and covid-19 concerns could be on the rise for some parents.
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Having been awarded the Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing National Blue Ribbon by the U.S. Department of Education in 2020, Principal Brent Johnson and his staff at Thomas Jefferson Elementary are looking forward to having students back in the classroom for what they’re hoping will be a more normal 2021-22 school year.
The Wausau School District and Thomas Jefferson Elementary are asking parents to be patient during the drop-off and pick-up process at the school as construction continues at North 3rd Avenue in Wausau.
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Stevens Point Area Senior High leadership and administrators brought in a guest speaker on Monday to train staff on how to become more resilient and cope with stress.
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Sarah Agena from the Wisconsin Potato Growers Association shares a quick and easy dinner recipe that's perfect for busy back-to-school weeknights.
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The pandemic didn’t create mental health concerns for school-aged kids, but it certainly added to them. As kids get ready for another school year, it’s important for parents to keep an eye out for any mental health struggles their child may be facing.
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It's a different kind of back-to-school tradition for students at UW-Stevens Point, move-in day for freshmen ‘Pointers.’
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Federal student loan payments will resume on Feb. 1, 2020, a Wausau financial advisor advises people to enjoy the break if they have to.