The district has been closely monitoring the weather and Superintendent Benson attended a webinar earlier today regarding the severe weather that's expected for later today. It appears that we could experience some challenging weather between the 4-7pm time frame. We are aware that other districts are opting for early dismissals. At this point, we will remain in school, but there will be no after-school activities today.
The bus companies and our staff will prioritize getting everyone home safely once the school day ends.
Congratulations, Sam, on your 7th place finish at state speech!!
These six students are participating at STATE SPEECH today! They are currently waiting for finals and will know placements later this evening. We will update you as soon as we know more!!
LCWM LifeSmarts team competing at the national competition in Chicago.
They have completed their sister team question activity, and 2 buzzer rounds (1 against Washington DC, 1 against Ohio) They won both of their buzzer matches! Competition continues through Sunday! They have also seen some of the iconic things in Chicago, the Bean and the Willis Tower, standing on the ledge!
Our first and second graders had a blast participating in the Kids Heart Challenge on Thursday and raised over $1,100 for the American Heart Association! With tons of energy and enthusiasm, they jumped at 10 different stations, showing off their strength, coordination, and school spirit. It was a fun-filled day focused on heart health, teamwork, and staying active — we’re so proud of all their hard work and effort! Thanks to our National Honor Students for their help throughout the morning, too!
The School Board approved the 2025-26 school year calendar at last night's meeting. It can be found on the homepage of our website if you click on the "District Calendar" button. Here is a link to the PDF Calendar At-A-Glance: https://5il.co/3dx74
Eleven LCWM seniors participated in the 51st Annual Minnesota State University Math Competition today. The exam consists of questions from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Participants included Emma, Bobbie, Max, Brenden, Clara, Lincoln, Charlotte, Nathan, Chloe, Nicholai & Julia.
LCWM's top scorers were Bobbie and Lincoln. Congratulations!
While the juniors were testing this morning, the 9th graders visited the SPAM Museum and the Hormel Nature Center.
Five students from LCWM attended the MSHSL Visual Arts competition in Montgomery on April 9th. Aubrie won Superior in Drawing and Painting, Lexi won Superior in Painting and Ceramics, Lucas won excellent in Film-based Photography, Ronan won Superior in ceramics and was also awarded a Judge's Choice Spotlight on the Arts. Adam won an Excellent in Drawing. Congratulations to these five artists!
Students in Mrs. Misslings Foods classes attended CRAVE, a culinary occupational exploration at MSU - Mankato on Tuesday. Students participated in a number of hands-on activities including: making sushi, learning about and creating garnishes of apple swans and tomato roses, learning about event management via simulations, participating in team building activities, learning about sugary drinks and more.
Here are some pictures of the fun!
Awesome day for the Lake Crystal team at the Jordan Last Chance Tournament! This is the last one before sections. The school was 12th out of 21 schools. Congrats everyone!
VARSITY FINALS
Informative
Ceiliah Slama - 4th
Poetry
Sam Bartelt - 4th
NEXT-IN FINALS
Creative
Ryan Cram - 2nd 🥈
Drama
Jessa Scott - CHAMPION 🥇
Extemp Reading
Destiny Alberty - 3rd 🥉
Poetry
Leo Hendriks - 2nd 🥈
Throughout the month of March, students worked hard to earn "pride points" by demonstrating respect, responsibility, and safety in their actions. The classes that earned the most pride points were rewarded with popcorn, with 6th grade and 11th grade taking the top spots! Mr. Thofson popped the popcorn, and to celebrate, a movie was played at lunch all week. Students had a great time enjoying the show and the tasty treat. It was a fun way to encourage positive behavior and reward hard work!
A message from our High School Student Council:
Parents!!! Has it been a while since you've had some time away from your kids? Need to go grocery shopping but can't find childcare for a night? Been some time since you've gone on a date?
Support the LCWM High School student council by utilizing our Childcare Fundraiser! Saturday, April 26, the LCWM student council will be providing childcare from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The minimum age requirement is 2 years old. Families do NOT need to go to LCWM to attend, so maybe reach out to some friends for a child-free dinner! We have plenty of fun activities planned to keep your kids busy and entertained while you get some time to yourselves!
Click the following to sign up and for even more information, like contacts, an overview of the schedule, and pricing! Spots are limited, so don't wait to get signed up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAl3ZmfAvt20Gt1jDfmNBCTCILraT4L91r7bv0xzZuyaWKsw/viewform
Paras are a great help to our students and staff!!
As we finish out Paraprofessional Appreciation Week, two of our paras are being recognized as Paras of the Month for April - Tracy Meadows and Tessi Truebenbach!!
This week we have been celebrating our paraprofessionals in honor of National Paraprofessional Day (which is today)!
We are so thankful for all you do for our faculty and especially our STUDENTS!!
🌟 March Students of the Month 🌟
We are excited to recognize our outstanding students who have exemplified this month's theme of Respect for Community. These students have gone above and beyond in showing kindness, support, and responsibility to those around them—whether it's their peers, teachers, or the greater community. March's Students of the Month are: Natalie, Cora, Harper, Alice, Maya, Samuel, and Mason (not pictured).
Your positive actions inspire all of us to create a more respectful and caring environment. Keep shining, students, and thank you for making a difference! 🌍💙
Our LCWM students recently had an exciting opportunity to visit several local places of employment, gaining valuable insights into various industries. After completing the "Hair Style Curriculum" provided by Educational Associates, Mrs. Theis' class visited Moxie Suites, Indulge, Ulta, Dasch Salon, and the Nova Academy School. These visits allowed students to learn about the history of these businesses, see how they operate, and experience hands-on activities. The students also had the chance to hear inspiring stories from professionals in the field. The curriculum and tours were coordinated by Kelsey Hutchinson at MVED. Additionally, Charlie, from Mr. Ouren's class, is gaining work experience through the Work-Based Learning program at Kevin’s Market, where he works a couple of days a week. A big thank you to all the businesses that supported our students and provided them with these valuable learning experiences!
The third and final student council / school board breakfast was this morning. There was great dialogue between our students and board members!
Yesterday, Mr. Bosma had students become renaissance characters - reformers - leaders - artists - writers - and then they had a speed mixer to meet and greet each other! Some student even dressed up as their character!
If you're needing supper ideas over the next couple of weeks, the Lakes has you covered!! The best part is you'll also be supporting some of the great activities and kids!
