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If anything changes, Hershman said, parents won't hesitate to change course. When students sign up for tickets, not only are they required to agree to a code of conduct asking them to mask and social-distance, among following other COVID and general safety measures, they're required to acknowledge that if the state of the pandemic worsens, parents reserve the right to cancel. "We want to keep our community as safe as possible," Hershman said. To Kjorlien, it means the world. "The class of 2021 kind of got ripped off," Kjorlien said. "Having this prom is going to give us the closure we nee...

At Stevens Point Area Senior High School's prom this year, students, dressed in gowns and suits, will gather for dinner and entertainment — but no dancing. In Oconomowoc, dancing will be permitted, but the DJ has been instructed to only play social distancing-friendly songs. The music will be turned off, an administrator warned, if the dance floor gets too crowded. In Elmbrook, students will be required to test negative for COVID-19 on the morning of prom. And at an Eau Claire high school, students will attend their prom in three separate shifts. Across Wisconsin, high schools are adapting...

By Jim Scott Apr 5, 2021 12:14 AM THE CHAMPIONSHIPS: The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Alternate Season Girls Swimming and Diving Championships will be held Tuesday, April 6, at the Waukesha South High School Natatorium. The price of admission for the limited number of tickets afforded to schools for the championships is $11. MEET INFORMATION: The alternate season opportunity was created by the Board of Control for school sports programs opting out of fall participation to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic. There is one division of competi...

Music festivals, Opening Day, casino clinics: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports © Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com Lizzo will perform at the 2021 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Alabama Auburn: Auburn University officials say they will reinstate the school’s bass fishing team this spring following allegations that it repeatedly violated COVID-19 policies. The school had initially suspended the team for the entire year but agreed to the shorter punishment after a meeting that involved school administrators and team members. The team viola...

There's a lot going on — more than ever these days — in Appleton, the Fox Cities and throughout Wisconsin. From essential updates on the COVID-19 crisis and business openings and closings to news essential to democracy from local governments and schools, The Post-Crescent is dedicated to keeping you informed and engaged. There are stories about interesting and inspirational people in our communities, as well as your true passions like the Green Bay Packers and your other favorite high school, college and professional sports teams. Our team of reporters, photojournalists, producers, cler...