Welcome to C-FC Elementary - Great Day to be a Pirate!
Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary School serves about 275 students in grades K4-6. Parents and community members identify small class sizes, great facilities, diverse extracurricular activities, and staff relationships with students and families as strengths of the C-FC School District. C-FC Elementary School "Exceeds Expectations" on the state Report Card.
2026 - 2027 Calendar Changes
Dear Parents, Students, and Staff, As we continue preparing for another exciting school year, I
Dear Parents, Students, and Staff, As we continue preparing for another exciting school year, I want to share some important information regarding proposed changes to the 2026-2027 school calendar. At its committee meeting on July 6, 2026, the C-FC School Board discussed several calendar adjustments for the upcoming school year. These proposed changes will be presented for approval at the School Board meeting on July 20, 2026. The proposed adjustments are necessary due to the ongoing referendum construction project, the additional time staff will need to prepare classrooms for students, and our commitment to providing the best possible learning environment for both students and staff. The proposed changes include:
Moving the District Open House and School Picture Day from August 20 to September 16.
Eliminating the Kickoff Instruction Days that were previously scheduled for August.
Moving Staff Development to the last week of August and September 1.
Changing the first day of in-person instruction to Wednesday, September 2.
Scheduling Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday evening and Friday morning during both the October and March conference periods.
A copy of the proposed calendar changes can be found on the calendar page of the district website. We understand that changes to the school calendar may require families and staff to adjust plans. By sharing this information now, we hope to provide everyone with additional time to make any necessary arrangements. We sincerely appreciate your flexibility, understanding, and continued support as we work through the final stages of our construction project and prepare our school for another successful year. These adjustments are being made with the goal of ensuring our staff has adequate time to prepare outstanding learning spaces and that our students begin the school year in the best possible environment. If you have any questions regarding these proposed changes, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of the C-FC School District. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year.
Sincerely, Troy White, Superintendent Cochrane - Fountain City School District 608-687-7771 twhite@cfc.k12.wi.us
Thanks to the incredible generosity of LaVerne and Deb Franzwa, nearly all student school supplies
Thanks to the incredible generosity of LaVerne and Deb Franzwa, nearly all student school supplies for students will be provided by the district for the upcoming school year!
Students may still be asked to bring a few grade-level specific items, so please check the current school supply list for any additional materials.
We are incredibly grateful to the Franzwas for their generosity and commitment to supporting our students, families, and school community. Their gift will help ensure every student starts the school year ready to learn.
Families: See Summer Food Service Program
C-FC families can find free summer meals for children and teens through the U.S.D.A. Summer
7:40-8:15 – Breakfast Served / Recess 8:20 – Class Schedule Begins 3:14 – Dismissal Begins 3:25 – Approximate time buses leave grounds
Students are not to be in the building prior to 7:30. Students who do arrive prior to 7:30 will remain outside the building.
Can You Substitute?
Interested in bus driving? How about teaching? Being a teacher aid?
If you would be interested in substitute bus driving, working in the kitchen or substitute teaching/aiding, please call, 608-687-4391
Bus: Randy Fetting - ext. 139
Teacher/Para: Karla Patzner - ext. 101
Food Service: Amanda Brakke - ext. 208
Volunteer in Our School
C-FC encourages parents and adults to volunteer in our schools. To assist you and to maintain a safe and orderly environment for our students, we have created the C-FC Volunteer Handbook. All volunteers are required to obtain a copy of the Volunteer Handbook from the office, complete a School Volunteer Registration Form and pass a background check. Once these steps have been completed, we welcome you to volunteer at C-FC.
