Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of the Brion family during this devastating time.

As a tight-knit Rivermen family, our hearts remain tied to those who have walked our halls. A loss like this reaches deeply into the heart of our entire Alma community.

We stand together in grieving this unimaginable loss and holding the Brion family in our hearts.
#RivermenFamily #AlmaPride
about 12 hours ago, Alma Area Schools
A person that looks like a Riverman holding an ax on his white shoulder and an anchor in his left arm.  He has a black and red checkered shirt with a red tassel hat.
St. Elizabeth’s Auxiliary is hosting a gently used jewelry and Halloween costume sale on Friday, October 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sister Gerina Room at Emplify Health by Gundersen, 1200 Grand Blvd. W., Wabasha. The sale is open to the public, and proceeds will support the newly added chemotherapy department by helping provide patients with port access shirts.
about 15 hours ago, Steph Noll
The top of the flyer features Halloween-themed graphics including cobwebs, bats, and spiders. Two photos show beaded jewelry displays on mannequins and trays alongside a rack of children's Halloween costumes, including a witch outfit and a plastic pumpkin bucket.   Flyer Text Details:Event Title: St. Elizabeth's Auxiliary Presents Gently Used Jewelry & Halloween Costume Sale. Shop a great selection of gently used jewelry and Halloween costumes for all ages!   Date & Time: Friday, October 16 from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.   Location: Sister Gerina Room, Emplify Health by Gundersen, 1200 Grand Blvd. W., Wabasha.   Event Details: Open to the public — everyone is welcome! Cash or check payment only (payable to St. Elizabeth's Auxiliary).   Great Finds Include: Jewelry, costumes for all ages, accessories, and more.   Cause: Proceeds will go towards our newly added Chemotherapy Department to provide patients with port access shirts.   The bottom is decorated with fall leaves and pumpkins.
Big shout-out to our seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball teams as they wrapped up their season on Monday. Congratulations, girls, and go Eagles.

about 16 hours ago, Emma McMahon
The volleyball team poses for a group photo in a gym, with players wearing red and blue jerseys and black shorts alongside their coach in a blue polo shirt. They stand and kneel in front of blue wall padding with an eagle logo and senior volleyball posters displayed above them.
Six young volleyball players pose together in red jerseys and black shorts on a gym floor. Three players stand in the back row and three kneel in the front, smiling in front of blue wall padding featuring the school's eagle logo.
On last Friday, the 8th, Alma Area Schools raised money for the Heavenly Hats Fundraiser, which supports cancer patients by providing brand-new hats to children and patients in need. Between the Student Council and our school family, we raised $500!

Thank you to all those who supported this cause!

From left to right: Grace Blank, Clare Jumbeck, Imani Lopez-Elliott, Macy Stewart, Nessa Noll, and Olivia Austin. Not pictured: Owen Brownell and Zander Herold.
2 days ago, Olivia Austin
Six students pose against red gym mats, holding a $500 check from Alma High School to Heavenly Hats Foundation—a cheerful group donation presentation.
The Lady Eagles take on the Indees tonight in the last regular-season game. Tonight's a very important night as the team plays for Carl Duley and raises funds for ALS. Tonight is also senior night, so head out to Alma High and cheer on our seniors! Go Eagles!
2 days ago, Emma McMahon
A blue, red, and white volleyball senior night graphic featuring two Alma Eagles players smiling, with player number 4 holding up a peace sign. The graphic reads “Aces for ALS” and “Win with humility and lose with dignity.” The event is Tuesday, October 13th, with JV playing C@ 5:45 and varsity to follow. Senior Night at Alma High.

This week's student of the week is eighth-grader Allison Johnson. Allison is the youngest daughter of Jenny and Beau and the younger sister of Alyssa and Addison. She has two dogs, Roxie and Remmie, and a Cat named Bob. In her free time, Allison likes to practice basketball in hopes of beating CFC. When she grows up, she’d like to be a nurse. Allison also plays volleyball, softball, and runs track. Congratulations, Allison, and we can't wait to watch you grow at Alma Schools!

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3 days ago, Emma McMahon
A student stands smiling in front of a white cinderblock wall in a school hallway, wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt, black athletic shorts, white socks, and white Crocs.
This week's elementary student of the week is second grader Bryer Stoering. Son of Morgan and Jake, and brother to Dawson and Jaxon, Bryer is energetic and excited for the school year, specifically his science class where he hopes to learn more about owls. His family has a total of five dogs, though his favorite one is a golden retriever named Mercury. In his free time, like a true outdoorsman, Bryer often rides his four wheeler and dirt bike. Along with this, he also plays Call of Duty with his friends. His favorite food and drink are Mac and cheese and Mountain Dew, and he also loves Great Horned Owls. Next year, flag football is the sport he wants to join, though he had previously participated in Little Dribblers. Further on into the future however, his dream job is to be a SWAT member. Great job Bryer, we look forward to seeing what you acomplish!
3 days ago, Olivia Austin
A smiling young boy stands against a pale tiled wall, wearing a colorful graphic T-shirt, turquoise shorts, and black sneakers; the portrait feels cheerful and casual.
4 days ago, Alma Area Schools
Eagle head logo in blue, white and red
Congrats to this week's elementary Alma Pride: Henry S., Evy W., Lawson, Austin, Oliver B., Natalie. Great job!
6 days ago, Olivia Austin
Six elementary-age children smile in a school hallway before a colorful “Fall Leaves and Friends” bulletin board, wearing casual clothes and a skeleton-print shirt.
Congratulations to the high school's Alma Pride winners for this week! Way to go!
6 days ago, Olivia Austin
Three students stand in front of a school display case, each holding a small white raffle ticket and a candy bar.

Pepin's Homecoming is here! Head to Pepin tonight to watch the Eagles football team take on the Augusta Beavers. The dance team will also be performing their last halftime show tonight. Be there and be loud. Go Eagles!

6 days ago, Emma McMahon
Football game day graphic announcing Pepin-Alma vs. Augusta at Pepin High School on Friday, October 9, at 7:00 PM. The design features large red and navy “GAME DAY” text, team logos, and a silhouetted football player wearing a helmet.
Head over to Pepin tonight to watch the Lady Eagles take on Osseo-Fairchild Thunder for Pepin's Homecoming and parents' night! Go Eagles and Happy Homecoming!
7 days ago, Emma McMahon
Volleyball game graphic featuring two Alma-Pepin players in action, with the Alma-Pepin Eagles logo at the top and the Osseo-Fairchild Thunder logo at the bottom. The graphic announces a game on Thursday, October 8, at 5:45 PM, with JV/C and varsity to follow at Pepin High School.
Yesterday, the 8th grade class took a trip up to Eau Claire to visit CVTC for their first college visit of the year. There, they learned about what a technical college is, what majors and courses CVTC offers, as well as specific benefits of technical education. Along with this, the students were able to visit the engineering department where CVTC professors demonstrated specific course competencies related to engineering, such as welding, electronic currents, basic machine engineering, and more. Great job 8th grade!
8 days ago, Olivia Austin
Students examine a tabletop engineering prototype with metal frames and wiring in a bright classroom, creating a focused, hands-on STEM learning atmosphere.
Congratulations to the 2026 Riverland Energy Junior Youth Ambassadors, Olivia Austin, Mya Guzman, Imani Lopez-Elliott, Emma McMahon, Jaxon Busch, Holten Fernholz, Josh Smith, Trevor Keeler, Sarah Burrow, and Brynn Midtovne.
8 days ago, Emma McMahon
Seven students pose for a group photo in a classroom, standing in front of a whiteboard. They are dressed casually in hoodies, shirts, jeans, and athletic wear, with desks and classroom supplies visible around them.

Yesterday, the Fabrication team, consisting of Trevor Keeler, Jackson Reed, Hunter Schmalzriedt, and Jacoby Dodge, took the car they built to the Lacrosse Speedway. This day was more of a test run for the team to work out the bugs in their cars, as there was no polling at this race. Nice job guys!

9 days ago, Emma McMahon
Three people pose beside a bright orange three-wheeled racing cart with the number 80 at an outdoor track. One person is seated inside the cart wearing a helmet, while the other two stand behind it. A tall safety fence, track barriers, and a clear blue sky are visible in the background.
So many fun things happening at the Alma Public Library in October!
9 days ago, Steph Noll
Alma Public Library October 2026 event schedule flyer featuring upcoming events: First Thursday Maker's Class, Young Explorers, Fired Up! Storytime, Play and Learn, Stitch in Time, Book Club, New Facility Open House, Classics Club Discussion, and Teens/Tweens Woven Basket activity.
Our Lady Eagles head to Blair Taylor tonight to face the Wildcats. Be there and be loud. Go Eagles!
9 days ago, Emma McMahon
Promotional volleyball game graphic featuring the Alma-Pepin Eagles facing the Blair Taylor Wildcats. A group of Alma-Pepin volleyball players stands across the center under large “GAMEDAY” text. The Eagles logo appears on the left and the Wildcats logo on the right, with “VS” between them. The game is scheduled for 7:15 PM at Blair Taylor High School.
Today, some of our Rivermen Industries students delivered a thank-you gift to Thomas Industries. Rivermen Industries is very grateful to have recieved the donation of 6,700 pounds of metal from Thomas Industries.
10 days ago, Bella Brouillard
Students standing outside of a building labeled Thomas Industries. The students are holding a meat and cheese tray as well as crackers.
This week, we’re celebrating and thanking our dedicated Alma School Board members for the time, leadership, and commitment they give to our students, staff, and community. Thank you to Todd Myren, Corey Hanson, Deb Noll, Dan Elsenpeter, and Kris Johansen for your continued service and dedication to the future of education in Alma!

We appreciate all that you do for our schools and community. Thank you!
10 days ago, Olivia Austin
A graphic thanking the 2026–2027 Alma Area Schools school board. The image shows five school board members posing together in front of a fall-themed wall mural. The top reads “Thank You To Our 2026–2027 School Board!” and the bottom announces Wisconsin School Board Week, October 5th–11th, alongside the Alma-Pepin Eagles logo.
This week's high school student of the week is Paisley Blim. Daughter of Bobby and Brian, and older sister of third grader Rhett, Paisley is now a freshman. Their family has two dogs: Chopper and Buck, and two cats: Willow and Nova. In her free time, she reads a wide variety of books, both fiction and nonfiction, and plays volleyball with her friends. She also looks forward to the softball season. Her favorite class currently is band, in which she plays the clarinet. Paisley currently works at Herbal Life in Wabasha as a barista, where she takes orders, makes the tea, and serves customers. In the future, she wants to pursue a career as a CNA, working in a nursing home. Her favorite food and beverage is Alfredo pasta, and Dr. Pepper or cotton candy Alani. Her favorite color is blue, and she likes house cats as well. Congratulations Paisley on this achievement!
10 days ago, Olivia Austin
A young girl standing in front of a white wall wearing a dark blue hoodie, black tights, and socks & sandals.