Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School

The end of the semester means final projects! Mrs. Rolling's art students have been showcasing their projects all winter in display cases and on the walls throughout the building. We have some very talented artists!! Mrs. Thorson's health class presented their research projects at the health fair this morning for students and staff throughout the building. Topics included, eating disorders, alcohol, marijuana, insomnia and several others. Great job to everyone who presented!

Congratulations to Mrs. Hollerich's junior high math league competitors! These two groups earned 2nd place and 3rd place respectively and five of our students finished individually in the top 10!! Way to go!!

During the month of the December, the focus was on Respect for Others.  These students were nominated by their teachers by demonstrating this important value throughout the month. Respect for others can be seen in many ways - showing kindness, listening, including others, resolving conflicts peacefully, or treating peers and adults with consideration.  Congrats to these students!! 

🌟Climb2FeedKids! 🌟
On February 1st, a team of LCWM staff members will take on an exciting relay challenge—climbing up Mount Kato and tubing down—all to support the Backpack and Powerpack Food Programs in our schools. These programs provide essential meals to students in need, ensuring no child goes hungry. 💛
Our goal is to raise $1,500 to help feed kids in our community, and we need your support! Every donation makes a difference. Please use the link below and consider donating to this amazing event.

https://www.pinwheel.us/donate/Knight-Climbers-V1FDQIGU5DNQ5RO

Basketball season is in full swing and we need your help in filling the concessions slots for the remainder of the season. Our basketball association helps support our teams in so many ways! Any help is very much appreciated! https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0545A4AA2FA3FCC70-59275061-20252026

Our senior high choir spread some holiday cheer at The Beacon, Crystal Seasons, and the elementary yesterday afternoon. It was a great afternoon to be out and about!

Due to the weather LCWM Schools will be two hours late today, December 10. NO AM preschool.

These students were selected as the top three for the annual Lions Club Peace Poster Contest. Sienna's first place poster has been sent to the region for further judging. Congratulations and great job!

The secondary staff has enjoyed the donuts from the American Legion Post 294 today in honor of National Education Week! Thank you!!

Congratulations to this group of elementary knowledge bowlers! They finished fourth place at yesterday's meet.

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.