Thank you to Cornerstone United Methodist Church for the grab & go breakfast for our staff this morning!
Go to the following link to view the Weekly Parent Bulletin for September 9th - 13th.
https://shorturl.at/KjOH8
High School student council members welcomed some of our new students at their annual new student luncheon today. The New Student Luncheon is a fun event where incoming students can meet each other and enjoy some pizza together. It’s a great way to start connecting, ask questions, and get to know eachother a bit more! Please join us in welcoming them to our community and school!
Secondary students were welcomed by our High School Student Council this morning! There were lots of smiling faces this morning as we officially begin the 2024-25 school year!
The staff says, "Let's go!!" We are ready and excited for a new year!!
Please join us in welcoming our new teachers! We are excited to have John McColley, Ashley Simmons, and Paula Nagengast join our team this school year!
We were notified by Palmer Bus Service that the bus route times are posted into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal! In the transportation tab, it should say "Effective: 9/03/2024". If yours is not updated, please send an email with your information to info@isd2071.org and we will pass it on to the bus company.
Please note, for those of you on Bus Routes 18 & 21 your times will be different than previous years due to the County Road 9 Bridge being out by the Rapidan Dam.
These times are approximate and could vary by a few minutes each way, especially to start the year so please be prepared.
Investing in Tomorrow's World | Referendum 2024
The School Board has been gathering information throughout the past year and has decided to present a referendum to our district residents in the November 2024 election. Due to the increasing needs for maintenance and upkeep of our facilities and grounds, coupled with insufficient Long Term Facility Maintenance funds, voters will be asked to consider a $6.5 million bond referendum to support these projects.
For more information, please visit: www.isd2071.org/referendum2024.
Several upcoming opportunities will be available to meet with school superintendent Mr. Brett Benson and our Board members to answer any questions you may have. Please check the page listed above for those dates and times!
See you in a couple weeks!
We are currently looking for a .5 FTE Title Teacher for the elementary as well as paraprofessionals! If you're interested, please click below to apply today!
https://www.applitrack.com/mved/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37236&all=1#
Over the last two weeks, we hosted our annual Achievement and Integration S.T.E.A.M. Camp for middle school students from LCWM, Truman, Madelia, Maple River, and St. James.
Instructors from each of these districts worked with approximately 130 students, teaching them about robotics, theater, yoga, building trades, the solar system, art, yard games, and the James Webb Telescope. In addition to these classes, students had the opportunity to attend a field trip to Sioux Falls, where they visited Aerostar, the Sweetman Planetarium, and the Sioux Falls National Guard Air Force Base to watch F-16s take off.
On Friday afternoon, each class recapped their experiences in the parent program and launched rockets from the baseball field!
This summer, 34 students had the opportunity to go on an adventure to Belize! On this science-focused trip led by Mr. Satterness, they explored the biodiversity of rainforests and coral reefs while getting a taste of Central American history and culture.
If you're interested, apply today!
Evening Custodian Application: https://5il.co/wtvn
Taher Application: www.Taher.com
The school board candidate filing period has officially opened. If you are interested in learning more, click here:
tinyurl.com/becomeanLCWMCandidate2024
Several of our students and some of their family members attended a trip in Washington D.C. this past week. It was a wonderful experience getting to see all of the history there!
The annual Celebrate Success publication has been mailed out to our LCWM district residents! If you haven't gotten your copy or would like an extra, feel free to stop by one of the school offices to pick one up!
Click this link to be taken to the digital copy!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGH9Ez597A/sq7f-afywJBeN3RD0Rx05w/view?utm_content=DAGH9Ez597A&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
We hope you've had a great summer so far! We know there is still some time in the summer to enjoy, but school will be here before we know it and plans for the new year are already being finalized!
Each summer we ask that you log in to Infinite Campus to verify that your information is correct in the system. Doing this ensures we have the most up-to-date information to put together class rosters, bus routes, and schedules. Also, when school starts we have your contact information in case we need to reach you!
Please take a few minutes at your earliest convenience to log into your Infinite Campus and update anything that may have changed; addresses, phone numbers, household members, etc. If you cannot remember your username and password or do not know if you have one set up please reach out to info@isd2071.org.
NEW THIS YEAR: Register and pay for athletics & activities online in the "School Store" Complete the Meal Benefits Application (Click on "More" then click "Meal Benefits". This is an EASY step-by-step process and could qualify you for free or reduced costs for activities or the District for additional dollars from the state.)
For students in Grades 7-12, please attend the Annual Sports Meeting THIS Sunday! 6:30 pm in the Cafetorium!
Please reach out to us if you have any questions!
The Collis Field sprinkler system is being installed! We are thankful for all of the generous donors who have helped make the ideas for improvements a reality!
Some of you are on the ball and already shopping for the new year! The lists can be found on the appropriate school homepage main menu!
Elementary Supply List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UxcMWBpbuqj8TfmlRXh5cl0WhjFWdsz-qkML1migbp0/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary Supply List:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/199B5xdNOMjZSz1Qaf7lFfZkhP6wcgsrZhO6qVwyVng8/edit?usp=sharing
STEAM Camp Registration has re-opened! There are still spots available for this amazing program coming up in a couple of weeks!
Join students in grades 5-8 from area schools in an eight-day camp that includes a field trip and fun and exciting classes! Classes will be held at LCWM Secondary School with transportation to and from Madelia for lunch each day!!
Monday-Thursday
July 29-August 8
8:30-2:30
Click here to register!
https://tinyurl.com/t2jhxws9
