This afternoon secondary students heard from Terrance Talley, a nationally known speaker that travels across the country, with his inspiring message. At Terrence’s assembly students heard some stories that made them bust out laughing, and stories that filled the eyes with tears. Terrance inspired students to reach out to others no matter the life situations that may be going on and to NOT GIVE UP.
about 6 hours ago, LCWM
teachers standing up on stage while Terrance speaks to the crowd.
Terrance standing on the ground in front of the stage and in front of the students speaking
group of students with Terrance tally and DJ bouncy House
students watching the stage as Terrance speaks
LCWM Levy Facts | Fact #3: Why Does Enrollment Matter?
Did you know that much of a school district's funding is based on student enrollment?

This year, LCWM graduated a senior class of 76 students while welcoming a kindergarten class of 64 students.

That difference means our district is projected to receive approximately $120,000 less in state funding.

The challenge is that many of our costs—transportation, utilities, staffing, and maintaining our buildings—don't decrease at the same rate that enrollment does.

As enrollment changes and costs continue to rise, districts must continue finding ways to balance their budgets while providing a quality education for every student.
about 9 hours ago, LCWM
LCWM Levy Facts | Fact #3: Why Does Enrollment Matter? Did you know that much of a school district's funding is based on student enrollment?  This year, LCWM graduated a senior class of 76 students while welcoming a kindergarten class of 64 students.  That difference means our district is projected to receive approximately $120,000 less in state funding.  The challenge is that many of our costs—transportation, utilities, staffing, and maintaining our buildings—don't decrease at the same rate that enrollment does.  As enrollment changes and costs continue to rise, districts must continue finding ways to balance their budgets while providing a quality education for every student.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀?
We want to highlight the many pathways our alumni pursue. Our goal is not just celebration — it is connection — helping current students and our community see that success takes many forms and that each Knight’s path is unique, valuable, and full of possibility. Check out this week’s featured alumni!

𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Kaylea Lewis

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2019

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, 𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵:
I completed a few years in college at South Central and Vermillion Community but didn’t get a degree.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘄?
I am currently working in Waseca Co at the Sheriff’s Office as a 911 dispatcher.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 LCWM 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂?
One of my favorite teachers was Anna Rollings, she was a great art teacher and always someone to talk to. She always knew exactly what to say and was always a listening ear. My favorite classes were always with Ms. Missling, I loved her cooking classes and learning new techniques.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 LCWM 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁?
Take your time and don’t rush through high school, enjoy your time with friends and just be a kid. I feel like I wanted to be out of there but I miss it everyday. Spending time with my friends and just not worrying about everything.

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about 14 hours ago, LCWM
Photo of a student getting her diploma in 2019 and then smiling and looking at the camera in 2026 with her husband.
LCWM is currently looking for a High School Office Secretary. If you're interested, apply today by clicking here: https://www.applitrack.com/mved/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37236&all=1#

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Thofson!
1 day ago, LCWM
We're hiring!  High School Secretary.  Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/mved/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37236&all=1#

The elementary pep fest and autograph session were enjoyed by all this morning, and we are looking forward to the pep fest this afternoon at the high school!

Please come out along the parade route this afternoon to show all of our students your support. The parade begins at 2:00 p.m. at the high school and will follow the route pictured. Thank you to the LCWM Booster Club for all of their work in organizing the parade!

Student Council has planned a fun tailgate event with the help of area businesses and a variety of student groups. The tailgate begins at 5:00 p.m. and will continue until kickoff.

On Every Corner will be there again with the food truck. Student Council is working with Sota Sisters to sell dirty sodas, with a portion of the profits going toward Student Council. After Prom will be selling mac and cheese, pulled pork, and more. Other groups may have food available as well, so come hungry!

We look forward to seeing you there!

5 days ago, LCWM
Homecoming tailgate event from 5-7.  An image listing the school clubs and area businesses that will be there.
Football field cartoon with rubber ducks all over it.  $2/try.
homecoming parade route.  Picture of a map with dotted lines along the route.
Fall drink menu with price list
LCWM Levy Facts | Fact #2: What Is an Operating Levy?
An operating levy is different from a building referendum.

An operating levy provides funding for the day-to-day operation of our schools. These dollars help support:
Classroom instruction
Teachers and staff
Transportation
Technology
Student programs and activities
Daily operations

These funds are not used to build new schools or complete major construction projects.

The operating levy on this November's ballot is designed to help maintain the educational opportunities our students receive every day.
7 days ago, LCWM
LCWM Levy Facts | Fact #2: What Is an Operating Levy? An operating levy is different from a building referendum.  An operating levy provides funding for the day-to-day operation of our schools. These dollars help support: Classroom instruction Teachers and staff Transportation Technology Student programs and activities Daily operations  These funds are not used to build new schools or complete major construction projects.  The operating levy on this November's ballot is designed to help maintain the educational opportunities our students receive every day.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀?
We want to highlight the many pathways our alumni pursue. Our goal is not just celebration — it is connection — helping current students and our community see that success takes many forms and that each Knight’s path is unique, valuable, and full of possibility. Check out this week’s featured alumni!

𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Nate Heinze

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2007

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, 𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵:
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, Indiana University - Kelley School of Business (MBA)

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘄?
I work for Andersen Windows and lead our distribution center in Sacramento, CA along with our logistics development program for new college grads. My wife and I have a 3 year old son and enjoy spending time on the coast or in the mountains in Northern California.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 LCWM 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂?
Academic Decathlon - it was a great opportunity to learn new things and push myself out of my comfort zone with public speaking.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 LCWM 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁?
Try something new - whether it’s joining a club, sports team, or a class you’re curious about. Now is the time to explore and find out what you’re passionate about. Also, if you’re curious, ask. People love sharing about themselves and their experiences.

If you would like to be featured in this series, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/Mx2Jpp62P1s3xTBW6
8 days ago, LCWM
Graduation photo from 2007 and a photo of a husband wife and child labeled with  2026.
LCWM 6th–7th grade families — Washington, D.C. trip information came home this week!

Join us to learn about the trip, pricing, and how to reserve your student’s spot.

Parent Meeting: Tuesday, September 29th | 6:00–6:30 PM at the LCWM School
RSVP here: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/53555120251?rsvp_id=53555120251
Families who attend will receive $500 off each traveler!

We hope to see you there!
11 days ago, LCWM
Photo of five students by the US capitol building looking at each other and smiling.
One of the most common questions we've heard: "Why is the district asking for an operating levy?"

The answer begins with the work we've already done. Over the past two years, LCWM has reduced more than $600,000 from its budget through staffing changes, restructuring positions, and reducing expenditures. These were difficult decisions, but they reflected our commitment to being responsible with taxpayer dollars.

Even after those reductions, our district continues to face increasing costs, changes in state funding, and declining enrollment.

The proposed operating levy is intended to help maintain the educational opportunities our students have today while reducing the need for additional budget reductions in the future.
Over the coming weeks, we'll continue sharing factual information to help our community make an informed decision this November.
12 days ago, LCWM
One of the most common questions we've heard:   "Why is the district asking for an operating levy?"  The answer begins with the work we've already done.  Over the past two years, LCWM has reduced more than $600,000 from its budget through staffing changes, restructuring positions, and reducing expenditures. These were difficult decisions, but they reflected our commitment to being responsible with taxpayer dollars.  Even after those reductions, our district continues to face increasing costs, changes in state funding, and declining enrollment.  The proposed operating levy is intended to help maintain the educational opportunities our students have today while reducing the need for additional budget reductions in the future. Over the coming weeks, we'll continue sharing factual information to help our community make an informed decision this November.
Thankfully the weather was nicer last week for the annual "senior sunrise"! Seniors gathered on the football field last week to enjoy breakfast and some time together to start the school year. It was great to see so many students attend!
12 days ago, LCWM
Seniors standing in a group on the football field smiling at the camera holding a sign that said senior sunrise.
Senior girls posing and looking at the camera during senior sunrise.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀?
We want to highlight the many pathways our alumni pursue. Our goal is not just celebration — it is connection — helping current students and our community see that success takes many forms and that each Knight’s path is unique, valuable, and full of possibility. Check out this week’s featured alumni!

𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Corbin Brocker

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2012

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, 𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵:
United Stated Navy, Riverland Community College, University of Minnesota

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘄?
After high school I spent 4 years in the US Navy, graduated from Riverland Community College then the University of Minnesota with a Mortuary Science degree. I am now a Funeral Director at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 LCWM 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁?
Don't give up on your dreams, the journey that you take to get to the destination is what helps form who you are.


If you would like to be featured in this series, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/Mx2Jpp62P1s3xTBW6


15 days ago, LCWM
Two images of a senior photo and a family photo on a template that says where are you wednesday.  LCWM Alumni.  Corbin Brocker.
Congratulations to our 2026 homecoming court!

Front row: Landre, Katie, Lilly, Lexi, and Piper. Back row: Levi, Carson, Ryder, Landon, and Kellen.

Student council has been busy planning all of the details and activities for next week!

Special thank you to Laura Olson, of LO's Cookies, for making the custom cookies for each member of the court.
16 days ago, LCWM
homecoming candidates lined up in two lines holding helium balloons
Homecoming week activitites.
This is just a reminder of the two hour late start on Monday! Enjoy your weekend!
19 days ago, LCWM
Two Hour Late Start LCWM Schools.
High school student council is selling shirts for homecoming the week of September 21. Here's a link to purchase one! Orders must be placed by THIS SUNDAY so we can have them by Wednesday, September 23.

https://www.companycasuals.com/LCWMHomecoming/start.jsp
21 days ago, LCWM
homecoming shirts. $20 each. order by September 13 at midnight
Where are you Wednesday?

We want to highlight the many pathways our alumni pursue. Our goal is not just celebration — it is connection — helping current students and our community see that success takes many forms and that each Knight’s path is unique, valuable, and full of possibility.

Please complete the form below to be highlighted in our *hopefully* weekly post on the school website and social media!

https://forms.gle/TkNpHU6m4TiGKSkP8
21 days ago, LCWM
We want to highlight the many pathways our alumni pursue. Our goal is not just celebration — it is connection — helping current students and our community see that success takes many forms and that each Knight’s path is unique, valuable, and full of possibility. Please complete the form below to be highlighted in our *hopefully* weekly post!
The LCWM School Board will host a School Board Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet on Monday, October 5, from 5:30–6:30 p.m.

You’ll hear from board candidates Ryan Jones, Mike Maurer, Kari Paul, Josh Sargent, Shanna Roloff, Tiffany Smith, and Dina Voit.

Following the meet & greet, the board will host a public forum regarding the upcoming operating levy referendum from 6:45–7:30 p.m. Board members will be available to answer questions from the community.

22 days ago, LCWM
The LCWM School Board will host a School Board Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet on Monday, October 5, from 5:30–6:30 p.m.  You’ll hear from board candidates Ryan Jones, Mike Maurer, Kari Paul, Josh Sargent, Shanna Roloff, Tiffany Smith, and Dina Voit.  Following the meet & greet, the board will host a public forum regarding the upcoming operating levy referendum from 6:45–7:30 p.m. Board members will be available to answer questions from the community.

LCWM District with Feeding Our Communities Partners engages our community to help solve youth hunger. FOCP discreetly provides snacks and meals for students in grades K-8. Each food pack consists of breakfast, lunch, and snack for each day out of school. Packs are received weekly.

If you are interested in this service, please complete the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1y0mUtY6EpH-cu5oK9_s91EN-BMatY2BW9Tqipyb_fZY/viewform?edit_requested=true

23 days ago, LCWM
High school student council members welcomed new high school students at their annual luncheon today. Welcome to LCWM!
26 days ago, LCWM
student council members posing in front of a blackboard at the rec center after their luncheon
Elementary students arrived ready to go this morning for the first day!! It's been a great day filled with excitement and lots of smiles!!
27 days ago, LCWM
Students walking in to school, giving hugs to teachers, and the back of the bus facing the camera.  The photo has the sun shining bright!
Students walking on a sidewalk up to school with a bus in the background.
students lit up by bright sunlight facing the school building ready for the day.
students walking from the bus up a sidewalk.
student putting his shoes on in the hall looking at the camera and smiling.
students playing in a circle in the kindergarten classroom.
students sitting at desks, looking down, working on work.
student sitting at the breakfast table with empty containers in front of him, smiling at the camera.
If you plan to attend the volleyball game tonight or the football game tomorrow night in St. James, please note you MUST purchase your tickets before the game!! The instructions are on the page at the link below!

Volleyball:
https://www.gobound.com/events/h202605060717272183562dcb08bd443/tickets

Football:
https://www.gobound.com/events/h2026050604564735212f8edfcbb924c/tickets
27 days ago, LCWM
Online tickets only at the volleyball and football games tonight and tomorrow night.