⚡️ GOOD NEWS, THUNDER FANS! ⚡️
Last night’s JV Football game against Boyceville was canceled due to rain—but we don’t have to wait long to get it back on the schedule!
🏈 JV FOOTBALL IS BACK TONIGHT!
📍 at Boyceville @ 5:00
The Thunder are ready to hit the field! Let’s go, Thunder! 🧡🖤🏈
#ThunderProud
Last night’s JV Football game against Boyceville was canceled due to rain—but we don’t have to wait long to get it back on the schedule!
🏈 JV FOOTBALL IS BACK TONIGHT!
📍 at Boyceville @ 5:00
The Thunder are ready to hit the field! Let’s go, Thunder! 🧡🖤🏈
#ThunderProud
🎨 Painting Their Way to Calm! 💙
Yesterday in Healthy Outlets & Current Health Topics, students began class with a little creativity and a lot of color. Their challenge? Paint “Happy” — whatever that means to you.
But there was more to the activity than just creating something beautiful! Students learned that watercolor painting and creative color work can help soothe the amygdala, shifting the brain away from the high-stress fight-or-flight response and toward a calmer state.
A great reminder that sometimes, a little creativity can go a long way in helping us feel calm, focused and happy! 🎨✨
#ThunderProud
Yesterday in Healthy Outlets & Current Health Topics, students began class with a little creativity and a lot of color. Their challenge? Paint “Happy” — whatever that means to you.
But there was more to the activity than just creating something beautiful! Students learned that watercolor painting and creative color work can help soothe the amygdala, shifting the brain away from the high-stress fight-or-flight response and toward a calmer state.
A great reminder that sometimes, a little creativity can go a long way in helping us feel calm, focused and happy! 🎨✨
#ThunderProud
🤖 Robo Club is BACK! 🤖
Robo Club is returning this year with a few changes! This year, the club will be open to middle school students and will meet on Wednesdays from 2:40–4:00 PM, beginning September 23.
🚀 The big goal this year? Getting our students ready to compete in RECF robotics events!
Interested in being part of the team? Students who would like to participate should complete the interest form linked (scan the QR Code) in this post by Friday, September 18. Early next week, we will contact you to let you know if your student is on the team.
Ready to build, program, problem-solve and compete? Let’s get this Robo Club rolling! 🤖⚡
#ThunderProud
Robo Club is returning this year with a few changes! This year, the club will be open to middle school students and will meet on Wednesdays from 2:40–4:00 PM, beginning September 23.
🚀 The big goal this year? Getting our students ready to compete in RECF robotics events!
Interested in being part of the team? Students who would like to participate should complete the interest form linked (scan the QR Code) in this post by Friday, September 18. Early next week, we will contact you to let you know if your student is on the team.
Ready to build, program, problem-solve and compete? Let’s get this Robo Club rolling! 🤖⚡
#ThunderProud
🏃♀️🏃♂️ THUNDER CROSS COUNTRY HAD A GREAT SATURDAY! ⚡️
Our Thunder runners took on the Knutson Invite in Fall Creek Saturday morning—and this course definitely brought the ups and downs! With hills galore, our runners put their training and hard work to the test and tackled the challenging course with stride. 💪
👏 PRs all around for:
Kole Bratina
Layne-Armstrong Baglien
Alfons Jesunas
Reece Budik
And a special shoutout to Reece, who not only earned a PR but also medaled with a 9th-place finish in the middle school race! 🥉
Way to run, Thunder! We’re proud of you! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
Our Thunder runners took on the Knutson Invite in Fall Creek Saturday morning—and this course definitely brought the ups and downs! With hills galore, our runners put their training and hard work to the test and tackled the challenging course with stride. 💪
👏 PRs all around for:
Kole Bratina
Layne-Armstrong Baglien
Alfons Jesunas
Reece Budik
And a special shoutout to Reece, who not only earned a PR but also medaled with a 9th-place finish in the middle school race! 🥉
Way to run, Thunder! We’re proud of you! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
⛳ Girls Golf Update
Today’s Varsity Girls Golf Meet at Whispering Pines Golf Course has been postponed due to weather. 🌧️
A makeup date will be announced when it is determined. Stay tuned for updates! 🧡🖤
⚡️ THUNDER FANS: IT’S HOMECOMING WEEK! 🧡🖤
Here’s everything happening around Thunder Nation this week:
👕 DRESS THE PART
Middle School
Monday: PJ Day
Tuesday: Generation Day
Wednesday: White Lies
Thursday: Twin Day
Friday: School Spirit
High School
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Dress Your “Type!”
Wednesday: Little White Lies
Thursday: Underground Theme — Ask a STUCO member! 😀
Friday: School Spirit Day — Wear your Homecoming T-shirt or Thunder Wear!
Elementary School
Friday: School Spirit Day - Black/Orange or Thunder Wear!
🏐🏈 CHEER ON YOUR TEAMS
MONDAY • 9/14
🏈 5:00 PM — JV Football vs. Boyceville HOME
⛳ 4:00 PM — Girls Golf at Whispering Pines, Cadott
TUESDAY • 9/15
⛳ 3:15 PM — Girls Golf vs. Mondovi
🏃 4:00 PM — Cross Country in Augusta
🏈 5:00 PM — MS Football vs. Black River Falls HOME
🏐 5:00 PM — MS Volleyball in Mondovi
🏐 5:45 & 7:15 PM — HS Volleyball vs. CFC at HOME
THURSDAY • 9/17
⛳ 3:15 PM — Golf at Clear Lake
🏐 5:00 PM - MS Volleyball at Fall Creek
🏐 5:45 & 7:15 PM — HS Volleyball at Augusta
FRIDAY • 9/18
📣 12:15 PM — Pepfest
🎉 2:00 PM — Homecoming Parade
🏈 7:00 PM — Football vs. Colfax • HOME
✨ SATURDAY • 9/19
🏐9:00 AM - Varsity Volleyball at Eleva Strum
🌟 HOMEcoming Dance: Welcome to Glowchella! 🌟
🖤 Black lights + neon + glow-in-the-dark fun!
⏰ 8:00–11:00 PM
👑 Grand March at 9:00 PM
🧡🖤 Make some memories.
#ThunderProud
Here’s everything happening around Thunder Nation this week:
👕 DRESS THE PART
Middle School
Monday: PJ Day
Tuesday: Generation Day
Wednesday: White Lies
Thursday: Twin Day
Friday: School Spirit
High School
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Dress Your “Type!”
Wednesday: Little White Lies
Thursday: Underground Theme — Ask a STUCO member! 😀
Friday: School Spirit Day — Wear your Homecoming T-shirt or Thunder Wear!
Elementary School
Friday: School Spirit Day - Black/Orange or Thunder Wear!
🏐🏈 CHEER ON YOUR TEAMS
MONDAY • 9/14
🏈 5:00 PM — JV Football vs. Boyceville HOME
⛳ 4:00 PM — Girls Golf at Whispering Pines, Cadott
TUESDAY • 9/15
⛳ 3:15 PM — Girls Golf vs. Mondovi
🏃 4:00 PM — Cross Country in Augusta
🏈 5:00 PM — MS Football vs. Black River Falls HOME
🏐 5:00 PM — MS Volleyball in Mondovi
🏐 5:45 & 7:15 PM — HS Volleyball vs. CFC at HOME
THURSDAY • 9/17
⛳ 3:15 PM — Golf at Clear Lake
🏐 5:00 PM - MS Volleyball at Fall Creek
🏐 5:45 & 7:15 PM — HS Volleyball at Augusta
FRIDAY • 9/18
📣 12:15 PM — Pepfest
🎉 2:00 PM — Homecoming Parade
🏈 7:00 PM — Football vs. Colfax • HOME
✨ SATURDAY • 9/19
🏐9:00 AM - Varsity Volleyball at Eleva Strum
🌟 HOMEcoming Dance: Welcome to Glowchella! 🌟
🖤 Black lights + neon + glow-in-the-dark fun!
⏰ 8:00–11:00 PM
👑 Grand March at 9:00 PM
🧡🖤 Make some memories.
#ThunderProud
🏆 THUNDER SPORTS RESULTS 🏆
Here’s a look at last week’s Thunder results! ⚡🧡🖤
⛳ GIRLS’ GOLF
9/8 – The Valley Golf Course, Mondovi
• Team – 2nd Place (207)
• Alexis Ness – 2nd (42)
• Layla Leinon – 10th (53)
• Kenna Gruba – 11th (55)
• Emma Lyngen – 13th (57)
• Sophie Pempsteiner – 19th (60)
9/9 – Whitetail Golf Course, Colfax
• Team – 12th Place (416)
• Alexis Ness – 7th (88)
• Layla Leinon – 35th (99)
• Kenna Gruba – 69th (114)
• Emma Lyngen – 71st (115)
• Sophie Pempsteiner – 76th (117)
🏃 CROSS COUNTRY
9/8 – Three Lakes Ski Trail, Bloomer
• MS: Reese Budik – 33rd (9:02)
• MS: Kenneth Floriana – 43rd (9:30)
• HS:
• Layne Armstrong-Baglien – 61st (39:48)
• George Clark – 45th (22:56)
• Alfons Jesunas – 53rd (23:55)
• Kole Bratina – 70th (26:55)
• Emerick Korger – 73rd (28:35)
9/12 – Fall Creek High School
• MS Reece Budik 9th (16:52) PR
• MS Kenneth Floriana 35th (17:46)
• HS Boys: Alfons Jesunas – 32nd, PR (22:13)
• George Clark – 43rd (23:28)
• Kole Bratina – 58th, PR (26:15)
• Emerick Korger – 62nd (28:14)
• HS Girls: Layne Armstrong-Baglien – 49th (39:37)
🏐 VOLLEYBALL
9/8 – VS. Neillsville
• C Team: (Loss) 24-26, 13-25, 18-25
• JV: (Win) 25-22, 26-24, 9-25
• Varsity: falling 15-25, 17-25, 25-21, 25-22, 10-15.
9/10 – VS. Whitehall
• C Team: (WIN) 25-27, 25-16, 10-15
• JV: (Loss) 20-25, 10-25, 21-25
• Varsity: (Loss) 25-27, 25-29, 8-25, 17-25
9/12 – Varsity: McDonell Tournament
• vs. Cameron – 26-28, 17-25
• vs. Baldwin-Woodville – 11-25, 10-25
• vs. Loyal – 22-25, 23-25
• vs. McDonell – 4-25, 9-25
• vs. Elmwood – 21-25, 16-25
🏈 FOOTBALL
9/8 – Varsity: Fell to Boyceville, 6-28.
🏈 FOOTBALL
9/8 – MIDDLE SCHOOL: Defeated Black River Falls, 28-12.
🏐 MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
9/10 – 7th Grade: Won 1, lost 4 vs. Elk Mound.
9/10 – 8th Grade: Won 4 of 5 sets vs. Elk Mound.
⚡ WAY TO GO, THUNDER! 🧡🖤
Keep working. Keep improving. Keep bringing the Thunder!
#ThunderProud
Making Career & College Opportunities More Accessible!
The Osseo-Fairchild Technical Education Center is making scheduling easier for students through our block class schedule!
By opening our lab during the same class period, students have the flexibility to choose from four different class options while still earning dual college credit through CVTC.
As seen in these photos, students are utilizing the Tech Center Lab for:
Industrial Electrical Principles
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
2D AutoCAD
3D AutoCAD Inventor
This block scheduling model allows more students to access our Technical Education Center, explore different career pathways, and earn valuable college credit without having to choose between opportunities that would otherwise conflict on their schedules.
We are excited to continue finding innovative ways to Motivate, Educate, and Empower students for a successful future!
#OsseoFairchild #TechnicalEducation #CVTC #DualCredit #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #PLCs #Electrical #AutoCAD #Engineering #Manufacturing #StudentSuccess #CareerReady
The Osseo-Fairchild Technical Education Center is making scheduling easier for students through our block class schedule!
By opening our lab during the same class period, students have the flexibility to choose from four different class options while still earning dual college credit through CVTC.
As seen in these photos, students are utilizing the Tech Center Lab for:
Industrial Electrical Principles
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
2D AutoCAD
3D AutoCAD Inventor
This block scheduling model allows more students to access our Technical Education Center, explore different career pathways, and earn valuable college credit without having to choose between opportunities that would otherwise conflict on their schedules.
We are excited to continue finding innovative ways to Motivate, Educate, and Empower students for a successful future!
#OsseoFairchild #TechnicalEducation #CVTC #DualCredit #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #PLCs #Electrical #AutoCAD #Engineering #Manufacturing #StudentSuccess #CareerReady
Students in Mrs. Schultz's Advanced English 10 class recently studied Ha Jin's short story "Children as Enemies." Instead of taking a test or writing an essay, they demonstrated their understanding by writing and performing their own skits—using props, costumes, and backgrounds.
The scenes explored children who want to change their names to distance themselves from their Chinese heritage and the family conflict those choices create. Writing and performing it required an understanding of the characters and the story's theme of generational and relational differences.
It's the kind of assignment students love in this class: creativity, collaboration, and laughter as they dig deep into a text. (Don't worry — they still write essays and take tests too!)
Great work, Advanced English 10!
#ThunderProud
The scenes explored children who want to change their names to distance themselves from their Chinese heritage and the family conflict those choices create. Writing and performing it required an understanding of the characters and the story's theme of generational and relational differences.
It's the kind of assignment students love in this class: creativity, collaboration, and laughter as they dig deep into a text. (Don't worry — they still write essays and take tests too!)
Great work, Advanced English 10!
#ThunderProud
🧶 Got Yarn? Our 4K Teachers Have a Project!
Our 4K teachers always seem to have another project up their sleeves! They’re currently looking for yarn donations, with acrylic yarn and primary colors preferred.
Have some extra yarn at home? We’d love to put it to good use! Thank you for helping our little learners create! ❤️💙💛
#ThunderProud
Our 4K teachers always seem to have another project up their sleeves! They’re currently looking for yarn donations, with acrylic yarn and primary colors preferred.
Have some extra yarn at home? We’d love to put it to good use! Thank you for helping our little learners create! ❤️💙💛
#ThunderProud
Math is more fun when you can build it! 🔢🧩
Ms. Serum’s second graders are building, creating, and extending patterns! 🧡🖤
#ThinderProud
⛸️ FIGURE SKATING CLUB IS BACK! ⛸️
We’re excited to welcome back the Figure Skating Club for another year! Registration for Session 1 is now open!
Students interested in learning how to figure skate are invited to contact Coach Mackenzie Marino for more information about the Learn to Skate program and how to get started.
And if Session 1 doesn’t work for you—don’t worry! A second session will be offered this winter. ❄️⛸️
Ready to hit the ice? Let’s skate! 💙🧡
#ThunderProud
We’re excited to welcome back the Figure Skating Club for another year! Registration for Session 1 is now open!
Students interested in learning how to figure skate are invited to contact Coach Mackenzie Marino for more information about the Learn to Skate program and how to get started.
And if Session 1 doesn’t work for you—don’t worry! A second session will be offered this winter. ❄️⛸️
Ready to hit the ice? Let’s skate! 💙🧡
#ThunderProud
Perhaps you haven't heard, but our 4th Graders recently traveled back in time to 1922 and arrived at The Valley of the Kings in Egypt just in time to unlock the secrets of King Tut's tomb!
They joined a team of archeologists at the famous dig site and uncovered artifacts from the Ancient Egyptians- diligently recording their findings in their notebooks.
Their mission led to some amazing inquiries and breathtaking moments! If you look closely, you'll see Mr. Zawacki marveling right alongside them.
Also, did you know our school recently invested in Virtual Reality headsets? 😉 We're already planning where we'll explore next- the world is truly at our learners' fingertips!
A big thank you to Mrs. Lyngen, our school librarian, for bringing this exciting technology to our schools. Thank you, Mrs. Lyngen, for continually finding great things to bring to our schools and our learners! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
They joined a team of archeologists at the famous dig site and uncovered artifacts from the Ancient Egyptians- diligently recording their findings in their notebooks.
Their mission led to some amazing inquiries and breathtaking moments! If you look closely, you'll see Mr. Zawacki marveling right alongside them.
Also, did you know our school recently invested in Virtual Reality headsets? 😉 We're already planning where we'll explore next- the world is truly at our learners' fingertips!
A big thank you to Mrs. Lyngen, our school librarian, for bringing this exciting technology to our schools. Thank you, Mrs. Lyngen, for continually finding great things to bring to our schools and our learners! 🧡🖤
#ThunderProud
🎬 LIGHTS, CAMERA… THUNDER NEWS! 📰⚡
Our elementary students have their very own news team! Mrs. Acker, with the help of a talented group of fifth graders, produces our daily “Thunder Films” for the elementary school.
Each morning, classrooms tune in for announcements, school news, and a little Thunder fun! 🎥📣
We think they’re doing a fantastic job bringing the news to Thunder Nation each day! 👏🧡🖤
🎬 Want to see Thunder Films in action? Click the link to watch! ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu-8V8bPtMI&list=PLr6A4rwNBVHo5HtS421yWS1Pja5Lj-R1x&index=1
#ThunderProud #ThunderFilms
Our elementary students have their very own news team! Mrs. Acker, with the help of a talented group of fifth graders, produces our daily “Thunder Films” for the elementary school.
Each morning, classrooms tune in for announcements, school news, and a little Thunder fun! 🎥📣
We think they’re doing a fantastic job bringing the news to Thunder Nation each day! 👏🧡🖤
🎬 Want to see Thunder Films in action? Click the link to watch! ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu-8V8bPtMI&list=PLr6A4rwNBVHo5HtS421yWS1Pja5Lj-R1x&index=1
#ThunderProud #ThunderFilms
🏀 10,000 SHOTS! WOW! 🏀💪
Talk about dedication! We challenged students to a on 10,000 Shot Club Challenge this summer—and these ten DID IT! 🎯🔥
Congratulations
🏀Bryor Fremstad
🏀Connor Nix
🏀Riley Nix
🏀Jase Barney
🏀Deklan Stary
🏀Finley Dillon
🏀Jaxon Zawacki
🏀Croix Zawacki
🏀Harper Anderson
🏀Kennedy Vold
That’s 100,000 basketball shots between them! What an incredible commitment to practice, perseverance, and getting better one shot at a time.
We are THUNDER PROUD of you! 🧡🖤🏀
#ThunderProud #10000ShotClub
Talk about dedication! We challenged students to a on 10,000 Shot Club Challenge this summer—and these ten DID IT! 🎯🔥
Congratulations
🏀Bryor Fremstad
🏀Connor Nix
🏀Riley Nix
🏀Jase Barney
🏀Deklan Stary
🏀Finley Dillon
🏀Jaxon Zawacki
🏀Croix Zawacki
🏀Harper Anderson
🏀Kennedy Vold
That’s 100,000 basketball shots between them! What an incredible commitment to practice, perseverance, and getting better one shot at a time.
We are THUNDER PROUD of you! 🧡🖤🏀
#ThunderProud #10000ShotClub
🌩️ BEYOND THE THUNDER: STUDENT HIGHLIGHT 🌩️
Our students are doing amazing things both in and beyond the classroom, and we want to celebrate them! Welcome to our new Beyond the Thunder series, where we’ll spotlight students who are pursuing passions, sharing their talents, and making a difference in our community outside of school.
🧶 Meet Sydne Armstrong Baglien!
Sydne, a freshman at Osseo-Fairchild High School, was spotted this summer at the Eau Claire Farmers Market, proudly selling her handmade crocheted creations!
From creativity and craftsmanship to entrepreneurship, Sydne is putting her talents to work—and we couldn't be more #ThunderProud! 🧡🖤
Way to go, Sydne! We can't wait to see where your creativity takes you next!
Know an OFSD student doing something amazing beyond the Thunder? We’d love to hear about them! 👏
#BeyondTheThunder #ThunderProud #OFSD
Things you probably didn’t know about Mr. Korger… 🤔🎶
He can play the harmonica! 😂
Mr. Korger pulled out the harmonica to serenade a student with a little Happy Birthday! 🎂🎵
Discipline. Leadership. Harmonica. Is there anything this man can’t do?!
#ThunderProud
He can play the harmonica! 😂
Mr. Korger pulled out the harmonica to serenade a student with a little Happy Birthday! 🎂🎵
Discipline. Leadership. Harmonica. Is there anything this man can’t do?!
#ThunderProud
🧡 THROWBACK THURSDAY 🖤
The student section has always brought the THUNDER ENERGY! ⚡🏐
Take a look back at this throwback! Who do you recognize? 👀 Tag your friends and let us know!
#ThunderProud #ThrowbackThursday
The student section has always brought the THUNDER ENERGY! ⚡🏐
Take a look back at this throwback! Who do you recognize? 👀 Tag your friends and let us know!
#ThunderProud #ThrowbackThursday
⚡Attention High School JUNIORS
EXPLORE A CAREER IN THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INDUSTRY! ⚡
Are you a high school student interested in learning more about the electric cooperative industry? Riverland Energy Cooperative.'s Youth Ambassador Program offers students a unique opportunity to learn about the industry, explore career possibilities, and gain valuable experiences along the way!
This program gives students a behind-the-scenes look at how electric cooperatives serve their communities and the many career opportunities available within the industry.
📣 Interested in becoming a Youth Ambassador? Check out the program information and application to learn more and apply!
EXPLORE A CAREER IN THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INDUSTRY! ⚡
Are you a high school student interested in learning more about the electric cooperative industry? Riverland Energy Cooperative.'s Youth Ambassador Program offers students a unique opportunity to learn about the industry, explore career possibilities, and gain valuable experiences along the way!
This program gives students a behind-the-scenes look at how electric cooperatives serve their communities and the many career opportunities available within the industry.
📣 Interested in becoming a Youth Ambassador? Check out the program information and application to learn more and apply!
🏃♀️🏃♂️ CROSS COUNTRY IS ON THE MOVE! 🧡🖤
The Thunder runners competed in their second meet of the season last night in Bloomer! It was a beautiful night, a great trail, and—best of all—lots of improvement from last week! 🙌
The season is just getting started, and our runners are already showing that hard work pays off! Keep running, Thunder! 💪🏃♂️🏃♀️
🧡🖤 #ThunderProud
The Thunder runners competed in their second meet of the season last night in Bloomer! It was a beautiful night, a great trail, and—best of all—lots of improvement from last week! 🙌
The season is just getting started, and our runners are already showing that hard work pays off! Keep running, Thunder! 💪🏃♂️🏃♀️
🧡🖤 #ThunderProud
