On Friday April 19th, some of the Robotics Team members attended the Engineering Machine Design Championship in Rochester MN. They were awarded the Theme Originality award for the machine that had the most original interpretation of this year's theme. They also showed strong teamwork and problem solving skills while incorporating a random item into their machine design to earn a second place finish in the Redesign Round.
Ten LCWM seniors participated in the 50th Annual Minnesota State University Math Competition on Wednesday. The exam consists of questions from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Participants included Kiera, Isabelle, Maggie, Katelin, Adeline, Hope, Lucas, Caleb, Ethan, and Jamis.
LCWM's top scorers were Maggie and Isabelle. Congratulations!
First graders had a special visitor, the author of "The Kindness Booth," Laura Murray, late last week. During her visit, she read the story to them, then gave each student their own copy of the book! This was made possible by the Mankato Area United Way.
While underclassmen are testing this morning, seniors are visiting and assisting at the elementary school!
LCWM seniors attended the Minnesota State High School League Art competition hosted in Montgomery last Wednesday. Olivia was awarded a Superior for her Mixed Media Gouache and colored pencil; Hope and Gillian both were awarded an Excellent in Ceramics; Adeline was awarded an Excellent in Drawing; Adeline and Gillian received Excellent; and Hope received a Superior in the Painting Category.
The LCWM National Honor Society inducted 28 new members to our local Chapter on Sunday, April 14th. This year's president, Kiera Kirchner, led our ceremony. Our Chapter now has 84 members who look forward to doing many service projects for our community. All Senior members of the NHS will become permanent members of the National Honor Society at their graduation ceremony. Special thanks go to the LCWM FFA for making the flowers, Jackie Slama for the punch, and NJHS members for helping with the reception.
This is the new greenhouse at the high school. Congratulations to the AG teachers and students for getting it up and running. A huge thank you to the community who supported this project. I know a flower sale is coming up at the end of the month, stay posted.
The 2024-25 school year calendar has been approved by the school board. It is posted on the school website. You can find it by clicking Main Menu, then the drop down arrow by Our District, then the drop down arrow by About Us.
Here is a link: https://5il.co/2hk04
Support our students who are headed to the national Lifesmarts competition in a couple of weeks!
At a special board meeting this evening, the LCWM School Board approved the three year contract with Brett Benson who is currently serving as the K-12 Principal at BOLD Schools in Oliva, MN. He holds a Superintendent Licensure, a Masters in Education and Coaching/Athletic Administration, and a BS in Elementary Education. His professional experience includes being a K-12 Principal since 2019, a 5th Grade Elementary Teacher at Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Schools from 2013 to 2019, and a 4th Grade Teacher at MCW in 2012.
The LCWM school board commits to supporting our new superintendent, Brett Benson, and acknowledges his leadership capabilities. They are dedicated to fostering a strong partnership with him, providing support and resources to facilitate his success. Together, they will collaborate on initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of education at LCWM. By working together, the board and Mr. Benson, intend to build on the District’s Strategic Plan, goals, and initiatives for the students and strive to be United and Committed to Educational Excellence by embracing the District’s core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence.
Golf apparel is here! Click this link if you would like to order BEFORE APRIL 12!!
https://lcwmgolf.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Knight's Market will provide food and personal care items to students in
need discreetly and safely to assist them with everyday items.
Please consider a donation of personal care items or food to our High School
Market.
Food items:
-Noodles
-Pasta Sauce
-Mac-n-Cheese (Box or Easy Mac)
-Cereal
-Canned Soup
-Mashed Potato Packets
-Ramen
Donations can be dropped off during Secondary Conferences
on 4/4/24 & 4/8/24 from 4:15-7pm or at the Secondary Office Front Desk
during school hours. All donated items must be new, unopened,
and unexpired. Monetary donations or gift cards are always accepted.
If you have questions you can e-mail Rhonda Jensen!
Please join us for a Question & Answer session with our Superintendent candidates. This is an opportunity to learn about their vision for our district and ask the important questions that matter to you.
School board and student council members met for the final breakfast of the year to provide updates on student activities and concerns.
Topics included snow week, food service, school cleanliness, and locker room storage.
Please join us for a Question & Answer session featuring our Superintendent candidates. This is an opportunity to learn about their vision for our district and ask the important questions that matter to you.
Due to the weather and potential for icy and snowy roads LCWM will be two hours late today, March 26, 2024. No AM Preschool.
Varsity Finals
⁃ Info: Morgan Klinkner, 3rd
⁃ Info: Ceiliah Slama, 6th
Novice Finals
⁃ Info: Phena Jones, 3rd
⁃ Oratory: Alyssa Lange, 1st ⭐️
⁃ Oratory: Vivian Collins, 2nd
⁃ Oratory: Megan Lawver, 4th
⁃ Storytelling: Tessa Holland, 1st ⭐️
On Monday evening, students showcased their science fair projects to members of the school board, gearing up for the state competition set for today!
Topics they are presenting on include studies on algae growth in area lakes and how it can be used for beneficial purposes, an in depth look at the Tesla turbine, Gluten vs. wheat in cooking, a robot programmed to play the game of chess, and more!
Thank you to Mrs. Moeller and Mr. VanGenderen for working with these students and providing these experiences! We look forward to finding out the results on Sunday!
The National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive this Friday!! Please sign up here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=56055
Save the date!
