



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.

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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If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Thofson!

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!



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.

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:
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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!

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.

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.
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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.



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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!
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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

Volleyball:
https://www.gobound.com/events/h202605060717272183562dcb08bd443/tickets
Football:
https://www.gobound.com/events/h2026050604564735212f8edfcbb924c/tickets

