Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School

Don't wait until you're in season to start lifting! Join Mr. T beginning Wednesday, September 2!! Girls start at 6:00 am and boys start at 6:45 am!

2 months ago, LCWM

The staff are all back today and started the day with a wellness walk followed by a great breakfast from The Lakes! Reminder: Secondary Open House is today from 3:30-5:30 and Kindergarten Open House is from 5:30-7! We look forward to seeing you all!

2 months ago, LCWM

all staff in the cafetorium looking at camera

The 2025-2026 Yearbook is here! Come to the Secondary Open House between 3:30-5:30 Wednesday and pick up your copy at the yearbook table! 2026 Seniors can get their copy too!

2 months ago, LCWM

photo of the school yearbook sitting on the floor

We are so excited to welcome our new teachers this school year! Miss Mohlenbrock will be teaching Secondary Math, Mrs. Bryant will be at the elementary and secondary as our Reading Interventionist, and Miss Slattery will be teaching Music at the elementary! Please join us in welcoming them to our school community!

2 months ago, LCWM

Photo of a new teacher standing with hands folded in front of her, smiling, and looking at the camera.

If you haven't ordered your middle school supply pack, don't worry, it's not too late!! You can still order by logging in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, click School Store, click Shop under Secondary School, click All Products, click View under 6th-8th Middle School Supplies then choose the recipient and add it to your cart.

If students have already purchased a bundle, they will receive their 7- pocket folders, notebooks, and pencils at open house. Wipes, Kleenex, colored pencils, Expo markers, tape, glue, and highlighters will be in our classrooms for students.

3 months ago, LCWM

We are having some trouble with our phone lines to the Secondary and Community Ed. offices. Please call the District Office phone number at 507-726-2323 to be transferred to the appropriate person. Sorry for the inconvenience!

3 months ago, LCWM

Photo of two phones with a broken cord in the middle of them.

Please note these important upcoming dates! Please reach out to the school office if you have any questions!

3 months ago, LCWM

Back to school events flyer: Aug. 13 All sports meeting 6:30 pm. Aug. 26 Kindergarten (5:30-7 pm) and Secondary (3:30-5:30 pm) open house. Sept. 1 & 2 Kindergarten through Grade 6 conferences. Sep 1. Secondary - Grades 7-12 first day of school. Sep. 3 Frist day of school for Grades k-6. Sept 8 first day of school for preschool.

Our athletics seasons are quickly approaching!! Please plan to attend the Annual Sports Meeting Thursday evening at 6:30 pm!

Registration opened today so click this link to be taken to the instructions on how to register or wait until the meeting on Thursday! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KNjNBjZlWBh_53o3KB5DrhclMQusNo92kx8szhf_-pY/edit?usp=sharing

3 months ago, LCWM

Annual sports meeting on August 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the cafetorium.

The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office will be using both of our buildings today for training, so please do not be alarmed if you see law enforcement vehicles around our campus. The secondary building will be closed starting at 12:00 p.m., and the elementary building will be closed starting at 5:00 p.m. We are proud to offer our facilities to support the training efforts of the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office.

3 months ago, LCWM

Blue Earth County Sheriff's office car with the building in the background.

The LCWM School Board has approved FREE admission for most regular season home athletic contests, as well as our band and vocal concerts, again for the upcoming school year!

We appreciate the support our students receive from the community and look forward to seeing our fans throughout the year. Go Knights!

3 months ago, LCWM

LCWM is now using Bound for Secondary School activity related registrations. This includes sports, clubs, and extra curriculars.

Create your parent account, easily search for and add your student.

Reminder that the required Fall Sports Parent Meeting is on August 10. See you there!
www.gobound.com/mn/schools/lcwmemorial

3 months ago, LCWM

Fall sports will be here before we know it!! If you're planning to participate in sports during this SCHOOL YEAR we will be having a mandatory sports meeting on Monday, August 10 at 6:30 pm in the cafetorium. At the meeting you'll hear from coaches, register for the sports, and learn all about our new scheduling platform, Bound.

If you're participating in soccer this fall, there will be a fall sports meeting at Loyola on August 5.

3 months ago, LCWM

LCWM Annual Sports Meeting. Parent/Athlete meeting for anyone in grades 7-12 interested in participating in athletics this school year there will be a mandatory informational meeting. 6:30 pm, LCWM Cafetorium. 8/10/2026

Fall sports meeting Wednesday, August 5 at Loyola Gym.

If you're interested in these positions beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, please apply today!

https://www.applitrack.com/mved/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37236&all=1#

3 months ago, LCWM

Now Hiring! Athletic Director .4 FTE, Secondary school special education teacher long term substitute, and substitute teachers. To apply, click here: https://www.applitrack.com/mved/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37236&all=1#

Several students recently returned from a science adventure with Mr. Satterness down in Costa Rica! They learned about the amazing biodiversity of our planet while having an unforgettable trip with friends.

4 months ago, LCWM

students posing in front of the Costa Rica skyline.

students wearing hard hats in the costa rica jungle.

students posing in front of a mountain looking and smiling at camera.

students standing in front of a waterfall.

students trying to break open cocnuts. Looking and smiling at the camera.

Interested in being a cheerleader this school year? Reach out to coach Slama if you're interested! Open to students in grades 8-12!

4 months ago, LCWM

Friday Night Lights won't be the same without cheerleaders! Join the cheer team at LCWM. No Tryouts. Grades 8-12. No previous experience required. Be part of the team. The Spirit. The tradition. Contact Jackie Slama at jslama@isd2071.org.

Please check out this graphic to learn more about the upcoming referendum. Visit the school website at https://www.isd2071.k12.mn.us/page/operating-referendum-2026 for additional information!

4 months ago, LCWM

Graphic explaining referendum information.

At a recent school board meeting, the school board has decided to pursue an operating levy for the November ballot. Over the coming weeks and months, LCWM will share additional information about school funding, the district's financial outlook, and the reasons an operating levy is being considered. Our goal is to provide factual, transparent information so community members can make informed decisions about the future of our schools.

For additional information or if you have any questions, please reach out to school superintendent, Brett Benson, or our LCWM school board members. You can also reference the school's website at https://www.isd2071.k12.mn.us/page/operating-referendum-2026.

4 months ago, LCWM

What is an Operating Levy? An operating levy is a voter-approved funding source that helps pay for the day-to-day costs of educating students. Operating levy funds support teachers, classroom instruction, student support services, technology, academic programs, activities, transportation, and other operational expenses. Unlike state funding, operating levy dollars are generated locally and help school districts maintain programs and services when state funding does not keep pace with rising costs. For taxpayers, an operating levy is calculated based on the value of a home, garage, and one acre of land surrounding the residence. Agricultural land beyond the home site is not subject to the operating levy. This means that for most farmers, the levy applies only to the residential portion of their property, not their farmland. What is a Building Referendum? A building referendum, often called a bond referendum, is a voter-approved funding source used for major facility projects. These funds can be used for building construction, additions, renovations, roofs, parking lots, safety improvements, and other long-term capital needs. Building referendum funds cannot be used for teacher salaries, classroom programs, or daily operating expenses. Unlike an operating levy, a building referendum is generally based on the value of all taxable property within the district, including agricultural land, commercial property, and residential property. As a result, the tax impact and who pays for the referendum can be significantly different than an operating levy.

What the Levy Funds: Academics: The Operating Levy funds academic opportunities to ensure scholars can access high-quality, rigorous learning that will prepare them for the future. including: Career and Technical Education (CTE), including over 43 unique courses that lead to ten different pathways. College and Career Readiness, including college and career preparation opportunities, financial aid events, etc. Updated Curriculum Staff Professional Development Staffing: The levy funds staff who ensure our students have the support they need to thrive, including: Classroom Support, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and substitute teachers Special Education, including Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists Health and Safety, including Nurses, Counselors, Mental Health staff, Custodians, and Safety and Security staff Activities: The Operating Levy funds enrichment activities to support the whole child, including: Art Music 100% Athletics, including high school and middle school competitive sports (what percent of our students are in sports?) 100% Co-curricular activities (what percent of our students are in co-curricular activities?) Operations: The levy funds day-to-day services that keep our schools running, including: Transportation Nutrition Services Utilities Facilities Maintenance A Simple Way to Think About It A building referendum helps pay for the school building itself, while an operating levy helps pay for the educational experiences and opportunities that happen inside the building. Over the coming weeks and months, LCWM will share additional information about school funding, the district's financial outlook, and the reasons an operating levy is being considered. Our goal is to provide factual, transparent information so community members can make informed decisions about the future of our schools.

The LCWM School Board will have four seats up for election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. These positions carry a four-year term beginning in January 2027. Individuals interested in serving the school district and community are encouraged to consider becoming a candidate.

Candidate Filing Period: July 14, 2026 – July 28, 2026

Candidates must file the required paperwork during the filing period to have their name placed on the ballot. Additional information regarding candidate filing requirements and election procedures is available through the district office. Serving on the School Board is an opportunity to help shape the future of our schools by establishing district policies, setting goals, overseeing finances, and supporting student success.

4 months ago, LCWM

Huge thank you to North Memorial Air Care for this amazing training opportunity for these students and the South Central Service Coop for bringing these area students to our district for this training!

5 months ago, LCWM

students looking at the north memorial air care helicopter

The annual Scrubs Camp is happening right now at the high school! We love being able to host this amazing camp that the South Central Service Coop puts on every year for area youth interested in healthcare!

We are hoping the helicopter can still come a little later-don't be alarmed!! It's for training purposes!

5 months ago, LCWM

students in classroom looking at “dummies” for CPR

STUDENTS IN CLASSROOM LOOKING AT WHITE BOARD LISTENING TO INSTRUCTION.

STUDENTS Practicing INTUBATING A PRACTICE DUMMY

Students looking in back of squad car learning about police officers responsibilities from the Lake Crystal Police Dept.