Independent Register

PBIS a success at Albrecht Elementary

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor – At its meeting last week, the Brodhead School Board heard a report on the success of PBIS implementation at the elementary school. PBIS, positive behavioral intervention and supports, focuses on rewarding and encouraging positive behavior rather than solely punishing unwanted behavior. Students can earn rewards […]

 
 

Nominations open for youth seats on city council

The Brodhead Youth in Government program is currently seeking nominations for youth to apply for four youth seats on the City of Brodhead’s council. Eligible youth must be in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade in the spring of 2017 and either be a resident of the City of Brodhead or […]

 
 

Elementary holds send-off for Makenna Schooff

Elementary holds send-off for Makenna Schooff

By Becky Malkow, Correspondent – A send-off pep rally was held for Makenna Schooff at Albrecht Elementary school Wednesday, Jan. 25.  Makenna is a fourth-grader in Mrs. Rear’s class. Makenna won the local Punt, Pass, and Kick competition in Brodhead. The win qualified her for the sectional competition in Middleton, […]

 
 

Brodhead gets second win in a row

Brodhead gets second win in a row

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead Cardinals (5-8 overall, 3-5 Rock Valley) won their second straight contest with a 58-39 non-conference win over the Argyle Orioles last Monday. The Cardinals controlled the opening half and picked apart the Orioles’ 2-3 zone with precise ball movement.  Trailing 7-4, the Cardinals […]

 
 

Wrestlers defeat Sugar River on Senior Night

Wrestlers defeat Sugar River on Senior Night

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – On Senior Night, the Brodhead-Juda wrestling squad walked away with a 46-27 dual meet victory over Sugar River last Thursday. “I thought our kids came out pretty intense and ready to wrestle tonight, which is a big key,” coach Bill Davis said following the match. […]

 
 

Makenna Schooff wins first place in Punt, Pass, Kick

Makenna Schooff wins first place in Punt, Pass, Kick

Fourth-grader Makenna Schooff won first place in the eight- to nine-year-old girls’ division at the national Punt, Pass, and Kick competition in Orlando, Flor. last week. Congratulations, Makenna!

 
 

1/25/17 Shopper

1/25/17 Shopper

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Brodhead Chamber holds annual banquet, elections

Brodhead Chamber holds annual banquet, elections

By Michele Benesh, Correspondent – Brodhead Chamber members and their guests assembled on the icy evening of Monday, January 16, at Billy’s Sand Trap for their annual banquet and elections.  A social hour preceded the banquet meal, which began at 6:30 with a welcome from President Michele Benesh and invocation […]

 
 

Pie sale coming to Brodhead High School

On Jan. 27, the Brodhead High School Student Council will be hosting its one and only fundraiser. At the girls’ varsity basketball game, the student council will be putting on a pie sale. All pies are handmade to perfection. All of the money made at the pie sale will go […]

 
 

Brodhead police join Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

Policing in cyberspace presents unique challenges for law enforcement. Very few cases start and end within the same jurisdiction, and therefore, nearly all Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigations require extensive multi-agency collaboration. In September 1998, the U.S. Department of Justice began a national Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force […]