Crawford County's Promise

PdC teens joined others from around the state at Wisconsin Teen Regional Institute

Students from Prairie du Chien High School attended youth leadership training at the University of Wisconsin – Richland Center campus. The Wisconsin Teen Regional Institute (WRTI) is an intense, four-day training that addresses social issues youth face today, peer pressure resistance skills, communication and teamwork, and being a valuable member of your school and community. Read full article

Kick "Ash" Bash celebrates being tobacco free

More than 145 middle school students attended two tobacco-free events sponsored by C.A.R.E.'s Youth Leadership Committee. The popular "Kick Ash Bashes" were held in Prairie du Chien on March 9th at the National Guard Armory and in Soldiers Grove on March 23rd at the American Legion. Bash activities included a live DJ, concessions, trivia, a graffiti wall, and tobacco facts. Read more

Middle School retreat at Wisconsin Badger's Camp

Middle school students from six area schools participated in an overnight leadership retreat at the Wisconsin Badger Camp. The event featured keynote speaker Tom Kidd, who addressed making the most of your middle school years. The two-day leadership training also included art instruction, a “colors of your personality” presentation, team building games, and a dance. Read full article.

High School leadership conference

Teamwork, role modeling, and leadership -- those were the buzzwords at the Youth Leadership Conference, held October 8-10th at the Wisconsin Lion's Camp. This year's conference was attended by more than 65 students from Boscobel, North Crawford, Prairie du Chien, Seneca, and Wauzeka schools. Read full article.

All Nighter 2007

At the 2006 All Nighter, Speaker Dan Slowey begins an activity that demonstrates how the choices we make affect what our future will be like.

“All Nighter” 2007 is an overnight event for students entering their freshman year this fall. Last year's event was attended by 45 students from three area schools. The includes a motivational speaker, live DJ, movies, card tournament, and more.
Keynote Speaker Tom Kidd will talk about making the most of your high school years, steering clear of alcohol and drug use, having a positive attitude, and taking advantage of opportunities to be involved in activities and clubs. The event is set for July 10, 2007. Read more