Congrats to this week's Noble Knights! We are proud of you all for making the best choices each day!
about 1 hour ago, Megan Hutchens
LCWM Elementary Noble Knights
**Walk & Roll to School Day**

LCWM Elementary will participate in Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 7th. Students and Staff will meet at the Lake Crystal Recreation Center and will walk in smaller groups to the elementary school.
about 24 hours ago, Megan Hutchens
LCWM Elementary will be participating in Walk and Roll to School Day. This event takes place on Wednesday, October 7th. Staff and students will meet at the LCARC between 7:45-8:00 and will walk in smaller groups to school.
** Donuts with Dad **

LCWM Elementary PTO will be hosting Donuts with Dad on Friday, October 2nd. Dads, Uncles, Grandpas, or any special person are welcome to join students for breakfast prior to school starting!
5 days ago, Megan Hutchens
LCWM Elementary PTO will be hosting Donuts with Dad on Friday, October 2nd. Dads, Uncles, Grandpas, or any special person are welcome to join students for breakfast prior to school starting.
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.
6 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.
LCWM Elementary PTO’s annual Donuts with Dad event is just around the corner! Join us on Friday, October 2nd, on the front lawn of LCWM Elementary for a fun morning with some of the special people in our students’ lives.

Dads, uncles, grandpas, and any other special people are all invited to join us! We can’t wait to enjoy some donuts, smiles, and time together!
8 days ago, Megan Hutchens
Donuts with Dad. Friday, Oct 2 7:30-8:15 am on the front lawn of LCWM Elementary
This morning was Football Friday! The students enjoy breakfast with these amazing football players. They even walk around the school greeting students throughout the hallways. Fun memories for our young students!

Good luck to our Knights tonight!
11 days ago, Megan Hutchens
Football Friday! Good luck to our Knights! The students enjoy breakfast with these amazing football players
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.
11 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.
Congrats to our first group of Noble Knight winners! This great group of students have been great leaders in safety, respect, and responsibility! Keep it up!
12 days ago, Megan Hutchens
LCWM Elementary Noble Knights
LCWM Elementary has received a $1,000.00 grant from the Mankato Clinic
Foundation to be used for PBIS programs, which include Noble Knights, Turkey BINGO, Sportsmanship Awards, Fun Day, and many more!

We are proud to receive this grant and even prouder to serve our school community.

Thank you Mankato Clinic Foundation!
15 days ago, Megan Hutchens
LCWM Elementary has received a $1,000.00 grant from the Mankato Clinic Foundation to be used for PBIS programs, which include Noble Knights, Turkey BINGO, Sportsmanship Awards, Fun Day, and many more! We are proud to receive this grant and even prouder to serve our school community.
Homecoming will be here soon! Here are LCWM Elementary's dress-up days.
15 days ago, Megan Hutchens
LCWM Elementary Homecoming dress-up days for September 21-25
This is just a reminder of the two hour late start on Monday! Enjoy your weekend!
18 days ago, LCWM
Two Hour Late Start LCWM Schools.
We love our Football Fridays! The students look forward to mornings with the varsity football players each week. Good luck tonight Knights!
18 days ago, Megan Hutchens
We love our Football Fridays! Good luck to the Knights!
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.

21 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.
A heartfelt thank you to First Presbyterian Baptist Church, Pioneer Bank, and several other generous community members for their donations of school supplies!

Your kindness and support help ensure our students have the supplies they need for a successful school year. We are so grateful for our wonderful community and the many ways you support LCWM Elementary!
21 days ago, Megan Hutchens
Thank you to First Presbyterian Baptist Church, Pioneer Bank , and several others for their generous donation of school supplies.

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

21 days ago, LCWM
🏈 Football Fridays are back! 🏈

Our students loved being greeted by the LCWM High School football players this morning! The players also joined our students for breakfast, making for a fun start to the day.

We’re excited to continue this great Football Friday tradition! Go Knights! 💙
25 days ago, Megan Hutchens
Students enjoying breakfast with LCWM high school football players
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!!
26 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're interested! Please reach out to Logan and he will be able to provide all the details for you!
27 days ago, LCWM
7th Grade boys and girls basketball coaches needed. If interested, contact: Logan Manska @ lmanska@isd2071.org
Please take a look at the image for additional information about our budget, the funding "buckets", and why we are going out for a referendum.
29 days ago, LCWM
School districts across the State of Minnesota, including LCWM Schools are facing budget reductions going into the 2026-2027 school year. Despite the previous reductions of nearly $500,000 in expenditures, LCWM continues to grapple with long-term budget impacts.Throughout the budget reduction process, our administrators have established areas where there is overspending. Cuts have been made to classroom budgets and cuts have also been made through attrition. Use your phone’s camera to scan the code to the right and learn more about the referendum.
The LCWM Elementary Physical Education team is looking for donations of new or gently used tennis shoes for our students. All youth sizes are welcome!

📍 Please bring your shoe donations to the elementary school during conferences or drop them off in the school office.

Thank you for helping make sure our students have the shoes they need to stay active and participate in PE! 💙🩶
29 days ago, Megan Hutchens
The LCWM Elementary Physical Education team is looking for donations of new or gently used tennis shoes for our students. All youth sizes are welcome! Please bring your shoe donations to the elementary school during conferences or drop them off in the school office. Thank you for helping make sure our students have the shoes they need to stay active and participate in PE!