This is just a reminder of the two hour late start on Monday. Enjoy your weekend!
Dear Elementary Families,
We want to remind everyone of the importance of keeping the entrance to our school off Watonwan Street clear during afternoon pickup. Yesterday, a vehicle blocked the entrance, preventing our school buses from entering to pick up students. This caused a disruption to our dismissal process. Please make sure there is always enough space for our school buses to enter the school from Watonwan Street. Do not stop or park in a way that blocks the entire entrance or prevents buses from getting through.
Please be mindful of the designated entrances and exits for our drop-off and pick-up lanes. We have had instances of parents entering the parking lot and drop-off/pick-up lanes from the wrong direction.For everyone’s safety, please follow the posted directional signs and use the designated entrance and exit. These signs are in place for your convenience and to help ensure a safe and smooth traffic flow for all families.
We appreciate your help keeping our dismissal process safe, smooth, and efficient for all students and families.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
LCWM Elementary
We want to remind everyone of the importance of keeping the entrance to our school off Watonwan Street clear during afternoon pickup. Yesterday, a vehicle blocked the entrance, preventing our school buses from entering to pick up students. This caused a disruption to our dismissal process. Please make sure there is always enough space for our school buses to enter the school from Watonwan Street. Do not stop or park in a way that blocks the entire entrance or prevents buses from getting through.
Please be mindful of the designated entrances and exits for our drop-off and pick-up lanes. We have had instances of parents entering the parking lot and drop-off/pick-up lanes from the wrong direction.For everyone’s safety, please follow the posted directional signs and use the designated entrance and exit. These signs are in place for your convenience and to help ensure a safe and smooth traffic flow for all families.
We appreciate your help keeping our dismissal process safe, smooth, and efficient for all students and families.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
LCWM Elementary
Our 4th-grade students were visited by Susan Blythe from Lake Crystal American Legion Auxiliary Post 294! Susan shared the history and significance of the American flag, explained what it represents, and demonstrated how to properly fold it. Students were even gifted a small flag of their own to take home!
A special thank-you to Susan for taking the time to visit and share her knowledge with our students.
The elementary students have been working hard to make this program special for our local Veterans!
We’re heading to the Section Finals this Friday! Skip the traffic, save on gas, and travel with fellow fans to bring the energy.
The Details:
Cost: $20 per person
Departure Time: Friday at 4:00 PM
Minimum Needed: We need at least 30 people signed up for the bus to run!
Payment & Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 5 at 12:00 PM (Noon)
Chaperone Policy: Students in 5th grade and below must be accompanied by a guardian to ride.
How to Sign Up: Contact Katie in the High School Office (507-726-2110) directly to reserve your spot before the Thursday noon deadline!
Claim your seat today and help us fill the bus!
Go Knights!
Congrats to this week's Noble Knights! We are so proud of our students each week!
LCWM Levy Facts | Fact #6: Why Plan for the Future?
Every year, the district develops a balanced budget.
As costs continue to increase and revenues become more limited, balancing that budget becomes more difficult.
The School Board's goal is to make thoughtful, long-term financial decisions rather than waiting until larger reductions become necessary.
The proposed operating levy is intended to help stabilize the district's finances and preserve educational opportunities for current and future students.
Every year, the district develops a balanced budget.
As costs continue to increase and revenues become more limited, balancing that budget becomes more difficult.
The School Board's goal is to make thoughtful, long-term financial decisions rather than waiting until larger reductions become necessary.
The proposed operating levy is intended to help stabilize the district's finances and preserve educational opportunities for current and future students.
This is just a reminder there is no school October 15-16. Enjoy the long weekend!
LCWM Levy Facts | Fact #5: Where Would the Levy Dollars Go?
A common misconception is that an operating levy pays for new buildings.
It doesn't.
An operating levy helps fund the day-to-day education of our students, including:
• Classroom instruction
• Teachers and staff
• Student support services
• Transportation
• Technology
• Utilities and daily operations
Simply put, these dollars help keep our schools operating every day for every student.
A common misconception is that an operating levy pays for new buildings.
It doesn't.
An operating levy helps fund the day-to-day education of our students, including:
• Classroom instruction
• Teachers and staff
• Student support services
• Transportation
• Technology
• Utilities and daily operations
Simply put, these dollars help keep our schools operating every day for every student.
Congrats to this week's Noble Knights! We are so proud of our students making great choices each day!
This is just a reminder of the two hour late start on Monday. Enjoy your weekend!
The best start to our Fridays are having the football players join us! The students love this ongoing tradition!
Thank you to those who attended the board candidate forum and referendum question and answer time the other night. If you missed it and have any questions please reach out to the candidates directly or Superintendent Benson. Pictured in order of closest to furthest away: Kari Paul, Mike Maurer, Dina Voit, Shanna Roloff, Tiffany Smith, Josh Sargent, and Ryan Jones
LCWM Elementary's picture retake day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13th. Students are to bring in original photo package.
Congrats to this week's Noble Knights!! You are all amazing!
It was a beautiful morning for walk and roll to school day! Thank you to Officer Gangelhoff with the Lake Crystal Police Department for helping our students cross Main Street safely!
LCWM Levy Facts | Fact #4: What Has LCWM Already Done?
When facing financial challenges, our first step was not asking taxpayers for more funding.
Our first step was reducing expenses.
Over the past two years, LCWM has made more than $600,000 in budget reductions, including staffing changes, restructuring positions, and reducing expenditures across the district.
Those decisions were difficult because every budget reduction affects people, programs, or services.
The proposed operating levy comes after those reductions—not before.
Our goal has always been to be responsible with taxpayer dollars while maintaining the educational opportunities our students deserve.
When facing financial challenges, our first step was not asking taxpayers for more funding.
Our first step was reducing expenses.
Over the past two years, LCWM has made more than $600,000 in budget reductions, including staffing changes, restructuring positions, and reducing expenditures across the district.
Those decisions were difficult because every budget reduction affects people, programs, or services.
The proposed operating levy comes after those reductions—not before.
Our goal has always been to be responsible with taxpayer dollars while maintaining the educational opportunities our students deserve.
If you're interested in a part time or full time temporary custodial position at the secondary school, please complete an application through the district office. https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2485/Lcwm/bb872cc1-4743-4bd8-a71d-7a86d6e023c5/FILLABLE_APPLICATION_FOR_EMPLOYMENT_7.29.2024.pdf?disposition=inline
**Custodian Appreciation**
"Behind every clean and safe school is a great custodian!"
Thank you to our custodians for keeping our school clean and safe for staff and students. Each custodian's hard work does not go unnoticed. We appreciate our amazing custodial team!
"Behind every clean and safe school is a great custodian!"
Thank you to our custodians for keeping our school clean and safe for staff and students. Each custodian's hard work does not go unnoticed. We appreciate our amazing custodial team!
Today the kindergarteners were able to witness a real live tortoise and the hare race....kind of. They watched Peaches the bunny rabbit race Speedy the painted turtle after finishing their reading series. You'll have to ask one of our kinders next time you see them which one won!