Willow River Area School ISD #577

Nature Club events are canceled next week. #WeRWillow

Youth - YOGA **IF YOU ARE AN ORGANIZATION PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW AS THIS IS APPLICATION IS ONLY FOR YOUTH SPECIFIC** https://forms.gle/SQEQ2Z4Y6ydVKfN69 The Pine County Chemical Health Coalition will be awarding mini-grants for youth in Pine County. The funds are intended to directly support the youth in the community to encourage healthy behaviors, create new opportunities for connections, and reduce substance use. Some examples of how these grants can be used: - Sports or activity fees - Payment to a coach or supervisor for a NEW youth activity - Supplies for group activities (anything necessary for the group or activity to function) - Starting a new group - Group outings (team building, registration fees, etc.) - Snacks or food for the group - Be creative! Frequently Asked Questions (this section will be updated if new questions come in): 1. Any income limits? No. 2. Can larger organizations apply? The requests need to be for activities that traditionally would not be funded through other grant opportunities. If you are a large organization with access to grant opportunities, please consider other funding sources before applying. The intent of these funds is for youth who might otherwise not have access to mini-grant opportunities. 3. What do you mean the money needs to go to an organization? Due to auditing, we can only pay organizations directly, not individuals. However, individuals can apply for individuals needs (such as a child's activity fees or uniforms) and then we can work with the organization identified. 4. Can only youth apply? No, adults and youth are both welcome to apply, but funding must go towards youth-focused activities. 5. Can these funds support church or faith-based activities? Yes, if the activity aligns with the purpose of the mini-grants - positive youth activities. 6. Who gets to keep the supplies purchased? For individual level supplies, such as uniforms, the items are theirs to keep. For more durable things like sports equipment, that is the organization's responsibility. 7. Where did this money come from? The mini-grants are funded through the national Opioid Settlement Fund, of which Pine County is a recipient. The funding is intended for opioid prevention and recovery, and supporting youth to participate in positive, pro-social activities is a substance use prevention strategy. 8. Is there a deadline? Applications will be reviewed as they are received, no deadlines. 9. Do you need to live in Pine County to apply? The youth being supported must either live or go to school in Pine County. 10. Can we use this to pay for things we already have funding for? If you are an organization requesting funding, we are asking that you only request for activities you do not already have funding for. (In other words, do not supplant current funding.) Example: You host an end of the year celebration for students and have already budgeted for supplies and planned to pay for it, please do not request this funding. This is intended for increasing and creating new opportunities, or for youth to access current activities they may not be able to afford. 11. Is there a deadline? Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all funds are expended. Please anticipate a few weeks turn around time for review and processing payment. 12. Can these funds be used to fund fundraisers? No.

“We’re going to Greece & Italy! The meeting will be on Wednesday, April 30 at 6pm in Ms. Mack's room (140). For more information and to RSVP to the info meeting, please click here https://bit.ly/4cG6kH0”

May and June menu. #lunch #breakfast #menu #WeRWillow

Today we honor the administrative professionals who keep everything organized, efficient, and welcoming every single day. Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but your impact is felt everywhere. Thank you for your kindness, your patience, and your constant support for our students, staff, and families. You truly are the glue that holds it all together! We appreciate you more than words can say. #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #WeAppreciateYou #Gratitude #WeRWillow

#thankyou #EarthDay2025 #WRCE #WeRWillow

On behalf of the Willow River Area School community, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our school bus drivers. Your commitment to safely transporting our students each day, no matter the weather or the challenges, does not go unnoticed. You play such an important role in our students’ lives, not just as drivers but as trusted figures who help start and end their school days on a positive note. Thank you for your patience, your kindness, and your dedication to keeping our children safe and supported. We appreciate all that you do—every mile you drive, every smile you share, and every morning you make possible for our students. You are truly appreciated, today and every day! #nationalschoolbusdriverday #busdriver #WeRWillow

To celebrate the end of MCA's, 1st - 12th Grades and staff will celebrate SPIRIT Week next week. #Spiritweek #WeRWillow

Please mark your calendars for the Elementary and High School spring concerts. #concerts #band #choir #WeRWillow

Hope to see you all tomorrow! #poetry #punch #WeRWillow

Mark your calendars, it's poetry and punch time! #poetry #punch #WeRWillow

Congratulations to our Goats Mrs. Jeanie and Mr. Derek! We appreciate all you do! #WeRWillow

Willow River High School students and staff will be working on community service projects around the local area on Friday, April 25, 2025. Please complete this survey to request help for you or your organization. Tasks can vary-cleaning, yard work, visiting the elderly, organizing, etc. Please send us your ideas and we will contact you to get further details and make arrangements. https://forms.gle/ZwbjHNFGDwugCzJaA

#springconcert #WeRWillow

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that our 1946–2024 Yearbooks are now digitized and available online! Take a walk down memory lane and explore decades of Willow River history — all from the comfort of your screen. A huge shoutout to the Willow River Commercial Club for making this amazing project possible! Future yearbooks will remain in their traditional format, preserving the charm of printed memories for years to come. Check out the Yearbook Library now at www.isd577.org #yearbooks #library #willowrivercommercialclub #WeRWillow

5th grade students have created small terrariums as a conclusion to a unit about the ecosystem. They have been researching pro and cons of open vs closed terrariums, what plants need to survive in this environment, biotic and abiotic factors that are essential, decomposers and how important their role is, various cycles in nature that will be evident in a terrarium, and more. #terrariums #ecosystem #WeRWillow

On Monday, April 7th, 6th and 7th grade students from the Willow River Band Program participated in the Northeast Minnesota Band Directors Association 1st & 2nd Year Honors Band. This opportunity allows beginning musicians to play with other students from around the region and put together a full concert in just one day! Congratulations to Autumn (Clarinet), Oakley (Flute), Katie (Clarinet), Helena (Clarinet), and Maddy (Saxophone) for representing Willow River at this event! #band #WeRWillow

Dream big, work hard, stay kind. #SeniorSpotlight #SeniorStrong #Classof2025 #WeRWillow

Take pride in how far you've come, and have faith in how far you can go. #SeniorSpotlight #SeniorStrong #Classof2025 #WeRWillow