Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School

Yesterday, six of our student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers! We are excited for each one of them in the next step of their journey!

🌟 Jaci Jordan
📍 Attending Gustavus Adolphus College
🧪 Studying Biochemistry / Pre-Dentistry
🏃‍♀️ Competing in Cross Country & Track & Field

🌟 Grace Sandmeyer
📍 Attending College of St. Scholastica
👐 Studying Occupational Therapy
🏐 Playing Volleyball

🌟 Grace Thorson
📍 Attending Minnesota State University Moorhead
💪 Studying Exercise Science
🥎 Playing Softball

🌟 Nettie Parsons
📍 Attending Northwestern College
🧠 Majoring in Psychology
🥎 Playing Softball

🌟 Charlie Gengler
📍 Attending Morningside University
🧬 Majoring in Biology
⛳ Playing Golf

🌟 Drew Turgeon
📍 Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato
🔧 Majoring in Mechanical Engineering
🏃‍♂️ Competing in Track & Field

We are proud of these incredible student-athletes and all the hard work that got them here! 💫🙌

These band students attended the Bethany Lutheran College Honor Band, showcasing their talents alongside several other area districts. Great job to these students for earning this opportunity!

Congratulations to Nettie for being named the KNUJ Co-Volleyball Player of the Year! This season, she recorded an impressive 95% serving percentage, 62 kills, 17 blocks, and 789 set assists. Over her career, she has achieved a 93% serving percentage with 113 kills, 38 blocks, 622 digs, and an outstanding 2,254 set assists. Congratulations, Nettie!!

Also congratulations to Coach Kim Thorson for being selected as the Section 2AA Coach of the Year for the second year in a row!

Secondary students gathered this morning for our Veterans Day assembly, which opened with the senior high choir singing the National Anthem. Students then heard from Bryce Stenzel, who has been reenacting President Abraham Lincoln for 35 years, sharing reflections on leadership and service. Following his address, the senior high band played the Armed Services Medley, and students who have family members who have served in one of the branches were invited to stand during their family member’s theme, creating a powerful moment of recognition. The assembly concluded with one of our students playing Taps in honor and remembrance of fallen soldiers.

We extend a sincere thank you to all who have served and continue to serve our country.

At the Section 2A Cross Country Meet held on October 23rd, 2025, Kelly S. Moeller was voted Section 2A Girls’ Assistant Cross Country Coach of the Year. The award was voted on by the 19 head coaches in Section 2A. “It is always nice to be recognized by your peers; in talking with many coaches at meets it is evident that our section has a strong group of coaches that are invested in the success of their teams.” For Moeller, this was her 16th year coaching cross country. She coached a couple of years in the 90s at LCWM, four years at Timberview in Colorado Springs and the past ten years for LCWM-Nicollet. Moeller got her start in cross country by joining the team at LCWM as a ninth-grader. She ran on strong teams her junior and senior years when the Knights finished seventh and fifth in the state meet. Moeller has also coached several seasons of basketball and track and field throughout her career. She especially enjoys the atmosphere and positive vibes of cross country where she likes seeing kids work hard and improve. The MSHSL definitely took notice three years ago when they began to charge for the state cross country meet, selling over 10,000 tickets. So many people end up enjoying running at some point in their lives and Moeller is proud and happy to be part of building that culture.

Congratulations on earning 1st place at today's Knowledge Bowl meet!!

This past Sunday and Monday 11 of our high school student council members and their advisors attended a leadership retreat at Cragun's resort in Brainerd. At this event they had the chance to network with other school leaders, get new ideas, and heard useful tips to help create a culture of community in our school. Two of our members also had the opportunity to promote our homecoming tailgate event during a segment called "Parade of Ideas" where schools could present one of the ideas from their school.

Our amazing Taher staff, Amber and Sharona, along with Chef Tony prepared a great Mongolian grill style meal before the school board study session last evening for our Board members. The spicy teriyaki sauce was served at the secondary for their Asian inspired meal this past Friday. Chef Tony visited to grill burgers (from local farm S & J Farms) and hot dogs this fall and has come twice to serve made-to-order omelettes at the secondary. Our Taher staff does their best to make sure our students are being served well balanced meals daily for breakfast and lunch.

For the month of October, our focus was on Responsibility in Learning, for our students of the month. These students took ownership of their education by being organized, completing tasks on time, asking thoughtful questions, and showing dedication to their academic growth. Congratulations to our October students of the month!!

LCWM celebrated Red Ribbon Week on Oct. 27-Oct. 31.
This year's theme was "Life is a puzzle, solve it drug free."
NJHS members hung posters and red ribbons around the school to remind students to be drug free.
They also encouraged students to dress up:
Monday - wear red for red ribbon week
Tuesday - go to bed drug free wear your pajamas
Wednesday - block out drugs and wear all black and shades
Thursday - team up against drugs and wear a jersey.

Our first of three student council/school board breakfasts was this morning. Board members and students had great conversation recapping homecoming, daily schedules, chromebooks, livening up the secondary building, KASTL, and several other items. It was a great open conversation!

The Red Cross Blood Drive, hosted by the LCWM National Honor Society is happening now! It's been a great turnout so far!

Congratulations to this Knowledge Bowl team for placing fourth out of 25 teams today!! Great job!

LCWM is currently looking for a Licensed School Nurse. If you know someone would be interested, please encourage them to apply today! For a full job description and to apply, click here: https://www.applitrack.com/mved/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37236&all=1#

Picture retake day is tomorrow at the secondary school!

The sun was shining bright this morning, but still a little chilly, for our annual walk/roll to school day. Huge thank you to Officer Gangelhoff with the Lake Crystal Police Department for helping us cross Main Street safely all morning and the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Department for being present throughout town!

This morning, the secondary school conducted lockdown and hold drills with the help of Minnesota State Patrol, Blue Earth County Sheriff's Department, Lake Crystal Police Department, and Le Sueur County Sheriff's Department. We appreciate that a variety of our local law enforcement agencies are willing and able to do this with us. This not only helps our students become familiar with the process if there were a real intruder; it also helps law enforcement become familiar with our building and grounds.

It's That Time of Year Again! 🍽️

Taher wants your feedback on their food service and school lunch program!

Your voice matters, and your input helps them improve and better serve you. Please take a few minutes to complete the School Lunch Survey — it’s quick, easy, and makes a big difference!

🎯 Their goal: 100% participation!
Let’s work together to make our meal program the best it can be.

👉 Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/46ngolo

The survey will only be active until Oct 31st.

Thank you for being a valued part of our school community!

Congratulations to our September Students of the Month, who were nominated by their teachers for demonstrating “Respect for Self.” Whether through self-discipline, confidence, self-care, personal responsibility, a strong sense of integrity, or other positive behaviors, we celebrate these students from each grade who set a strong example for their peers throughout the month of September. Please join us in congratulating them!

LCWM career investigations courses and the work seminar course students were invited to attend the Tour of Manufacturing on Thursday, Oct 2. We toured ZF Off Highway Solutions Minnesota, Inc., Jones Metal, Jarraff by Prinoth, Creation Technologies and IFS. Students saw firsthand what these businesses and industries do, learned about career opportunities and talked to various industry professionals.