Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial

Congratulations to the LCWM Academic Decathlon team who will be advancing to the national competition in April!!

The LCWM Speech team had an awesome day today at St. Clair! We had 5 out of our 7 competitors final, and everyone is working so hard! We’re in the second half of the season with 3 tournaments left before Sections. Next week is JWP! Congrats, everyone (not pictured: Sam Bartelt) VARSITY Ryan Cram, Creative Expression - 4th Jessa Scott, Drama - 6th Morgan Klinkner, Informative - 4th Ceiliah Slama, Informative - 5th NOVICE Phena Jones, Informative - CHAMPION 🥇

Congrats to our team who competed at the St. Anthony You Lucky Dog tournament! Our small, but mighty team had 5 out of our 8 competitors final which is amazing for such a big tournament! We’re going to continue going strong at next week’s tournament in St. Clair! VARSITY Discussion • Willow Casey, 6th Impromptu • Morgan Klinkner, 5th • Aidan Moeller, 6th Informative • Morgan Klinkner, 6th NEXT-IN Extemp Reading • Destiny Alberty, 5th Informative • Ceiliah Slama, 3rd 🥉

At LCWM Secondary, the PBIS team has started doing PARA Spotlights. We'd like to recognize two great Paras in March - Leann Scott and Tina Hudson!!

Congratulations to our LCWM Area wrestling team on your third place finish in the state tournament! PC: Ruth Klossner

Due to the closure of school on Thursday and inventory levels, we will be changing Friday's lunch menu. Here are the new menu options for both schools: Elementary: 1st choice: Tater Tot Hotdish 2nd Choice: Grape Uncrustable 3rd Choice: Turkey Deli Sandwich High School: 1st Choice: Tater Tot Hotdish 2nd Choice: Cheeseburgers 3rd Choice: BBQ Rib Sandwich 4th Choice: Grape Uncrustable 5th Choice: Chicken Caesar Salad

This is a reminder, DO NOT click ANY links posted in the comments of the photos we post; they are scams! We try to limit the comments to certain people and monitor the posts as best we can, but some still manage to get through the filters. Same thing goes for any of the Booster Club page posts, too. Any information you need can be found directly on the district webpage or the Minnesota State High School League page.

HARD WORK PAYS OFF!! We are excited for our state bound wresting team and are thankful for all of the community support!

The Minnesota State LifeSmarts Championship was held on February 11th at the South Central Service Cooperative in North Mankato. 7 teams were vying for the state championship! Two teams from LCWM, two teams from Russell Tyler Ruthton Schools, a team from Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Schools, a team from Willow River Area School, and a team from White Bear Lake Schools. The LCWM team of Aidan Moeller, Willow Casey, Gavin Bergstad and Morgan Klinkner finished on top as the 2025 Minnesota State LifeSmarts Champions! Now, they will continue on to the National Championship in Chicago, IL April 24-27, 2025. The LCWM team of Charlotte, Chloe, Bobbie, and Nicholai finished in 3rd place.

After the pep fest Wednesday there will be a short parade out of town down Main Street for the wrestlers headed to state. This should happen around 9:00 am! Visit this website for any additional wrestling information! https://www.isd2071.k12.mn.us/page/state-wrestling-information

This is the last week for our Food Service Survey. So far we only have 97 responses district wide. This survey helps us know what everyone likes and dislikes about their food service experience so we can better our program. Here is the direct link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGFWW85 Please complete the survey if you haven't already done so.

Our 9th graders attended the Career Navigator event at South Central College today. The Career Navigator Program provides career exploration opportunities to ninth graders throughout Southern Minnesota. Since 2017 South Central College (SCC) and South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) have partnered with area school districts in the South Central Perkins Consortium to offer the program to thousands of students. This year’s Career Navigator Program is expected to serve 2,632 ninth graders from 28 area schools.

**STUDENTS** Are you around this weekend and looking for some volunteer hours? The Basketball Association needs some help running the clock and concessions! To sign up, click the link below!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EABAA2FA6FBC43-55057454-lake

Congratulations to the LCWM Area Wrestling Team on their advancement to the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament! Their first match will take place on Thursday, February 27, at 9:00 AM at the Xcel Energy Center. As we have in the past when our teams compete at the state level, we encourage our students, staff, and community members to show their support. To accommodate those attending, there will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, February 27. You are invited to a Pep Fest Wednesday, February 26, at 8:30 AM in the Secondary Gym ! All additional state tournament details can be found on the website: https://www.isd2071.k12.mn.us/page/state-wrestling-information Thank you for your continued support of our students and athletes. Go Knights!

There will be a menu change for Friday at both schools!! Elem Breakfast: Assorted Mini Bagels and Frudels or Choice of Cereal Elem Lunch: Choice 1: Pancakes and Sausage Patties Choice 2: Grape Uncrustable Choice 3: Turkey Munchable Veg: Tater tots High School Breakfast: Bacon Egg & Cheese on a Bagel or Grab and Go options High School Lunch: Choice 1:Build Your Own Breakfast Bar Choice 2: Potato Bar Choice 3: Grape Uncrustable Choice 4: Chef Salads Veg: Tater Tots

LCWM Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 due to the extreme cold warning that is in effect for our area and in consideration for the timing of our morning bus routes. After school activities will still take place as scheduled, unless you hear otherwise from the coach/advisor.

STATE BOUND!! Congratulations to our LCWM Area wrestlers on their Section Championship today!!

Congratulations, Coach Manska, on 100 career wins!! We are thankful for the role you play in our student athletes experiences on and off the court!

Congratulations to Queen Finley and King Jake!

Congratulations to our 2025 Snow Week Court! We are looking forward to the week to promote school spirit and all of our student-centered activities! There are dress up days planned each day, Coronation will be held Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm in the Secondary Cafetorium and a dance on Saturday upstairs at the Lakes . We look forward to an exciting week!