La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools -

📣Calling All Artists! Our 5th Annual Chalkfest registration is open. What is Chalkfest? The La Crescent-Hokah High School / Middle School campus has large sidewalks running around the perimeter, where registered artists of all ages and abilities can create elaborate, large-scale chalk artwork. Chalkfest is held on Saturday, September 17th. Artists can check in starting at 6:45am. Judging is at 4:00pm and Winners of the various categories will be announced around 4:30pm. Participants must pre-register to reserve a spot. Registration fee of $29. If you are interested Register today online: https://lcps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/viewmyaccount Or call the Community Education office at 507-895-5150.

Attention Parents & Guardians: the back-to-school registration will not be open until mid-late August. Communication will be sent out when the registration becomes available in the Infinite Campus parent portal. If you try to register now, the application will be denied as the only open registration is for new students.

The filing period is now open for School Board Member Candidacy. The filing period will close on August 16th. Filing is $2, and you can file at the District Office, 703 S 11th St. Call 507-895-5051 for additional information.

Football Camp registration is still open! In this camp, kids will learn the basics of football with the new head football coach Terry Donavan and the varsity Lancer Football team. Kids will practice skills and play a variety of games and activities - all while having fun!🏈 Call the Community Education office to register today at 507-895-5150 or register online: https://lcps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/viewmyaccount

The candidate filing period begins on Tuesday, August 2nd, for the school board election. Are you interested to learn more about becoming a school board member? Follow the link below to watch a video provided by the Minnesota School Boards Association. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhUZMzM2Vmo&feature=youtu.be Call Brittney Eyman at 507-895-5051 for additional information.

It was brought to attention that the benefit application was not showing in the parent portal. This issue has been resolved. Please log in to your parent portal to complete the application prior to the start of the school year. Thank you! IMPORTANT INFORMATION – FREE MEALS FOR ALL ENDS Funding provided for free meals during the pandemic has ended. The La Crescent-Hokah School District will no longer be able to serve meals to all students, regardless of eligibility, for free in the 2022-2023 school year. Educational Benefit Applications are now available on our website and in the parent portal! Qualifying for Educational Benefits not only provides free meals to students, but also provides 5-12 students with a district-issued Chromebook and insurance on the device, discounted athletic/activity fees, family passes for athletic events, and discounts on a variety of Community Ed offerings, and more! All families are encouraged to complete the application as the information helps determine additional funding for enhanced educational opportunities for our schools.

NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 300 LA CRESCENT, STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 300 shall begin on August 2, 2022, and shall close at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 16, 2022. The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. At that election, 3 members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each. Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, 703 S 11th St, La Crescent, MN 55947. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election. The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 16, 2022.

Join us on Saturday, July 30th, for the 1st annual day trip to the Land’s End Warehouse Clearance event in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. This is the perfect way to start your back-to-school shopping. At this sale, you can save up to 75% on a huge assortment of Lands' End first-quality products. Also, take in the downtown sites and enjoy lunch at your choice of one of Dodgeville's local restaurants. We will also be making a pit stop in Readstown at Crazy Franks! The coach bus will depart the La Crescent- Hokah High School parking lot on Saturday at 7:45am and return by 6:30 pm. The cost of this trip is $59.00 a person. No Refunds after the Registration deadline: July 22nd, 2022 Register online today or call our office at 507-895-5150.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – FREE MEALS FOR ALL ENDS Funding provided for free meals during the pandemic has ended. The La Crescent-Hokah School District will no longer be able to serve meals to all students, regardless of eligibility, for free in the 2022-2023 school year. Educational Benefit Applications are now available on our website and in the parent portal! Qualifying for Educational Benefits not only provides free meals to students, but also provides 5-12 students with a district-issued Chromebook and insurance on the device, discounted athletic/activity fees, family passes for athletic events, and discounts on a variety of Community Ed offerings, and more! All families are encouraged to complete the application as the information helps determine additional funding for enhanced educational opportunities for our schools.

Happy Independence Day! The Crescent-Hokah School District and Community Education offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

The La Crescent-Hokah School District & Community Education Office will be closed today, Friday, June 24th, for cleaning & floor waxing.

Newly appointed Board member, Nicole Miller, participated in a ceremonial Oath of Office as she officially started her service on the Board this week. Chair Eric Morken administered the oath below. “I swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States of and of this State, and that I will discharge faithfully the duties of the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 300 to the best of my judgment and ability.”

Supplies lists for the 2022-23 school year are now available! Please visit our website at www.isd300.k12.mn.us to view all supplies lists. Direct link: https://www.isd300.k12.mn.us/documents/2022-23-supplies-lists/333424

Congratulations to the 2021-22 year award winners! Brittney Eyman, Support Staff of the Year Award Danielle Martell, Friend of Education Award Alison Baudek, Hollie Briggs Big Hugger Memorial Award Holly Al-Abad, Certified Staff of the Year Award

Check out this shed built by our students in Construction! It will be used at our Elementary School. Great work, students!!

Congratulations to these individuals on achieving milestones for their years of service! 5 Years in the District Kim Baer - 2nd Grade Teacher Kristin Kjos - 7th Grade Math Teacher Travis Lehrke - 6th Grade Teacher Josh Mallicoat - Principal Danna Olson - Special Education/Work Experience Teacher Kristine Ranzenberger - Discovery Preschool Teacher Cara Mauss - Kindergarten Teacher 10 Years in the District Doug Holmstadt - Custodian Eric Morken - School Board Chair Danita Hazel 9-12 Academic Support Teacher Jonathan Rein - 5-8 Academic Support Teacher Laura Selke - Paraprofessional Maseray Bangura - Speech Pathologist Steve Smith - Principal Jesse Stoikes - Special Services Teacher Beth Theede - Community Education Director 15 Years in the District Susan Craig - Paraprofessional Robyne Fritz - 3rd Grade Teacher Mark Moulton - 8th Grade Math Teacher Jenni Von Arx - Business Education Teacher 20 Years in the District Joshua Forman - Language Arts Teacher Shawn Harper - Special Services Teacher Emily Sebo - 3rd Grade Teacher Lisa Von Arx - Paraprofessional 25 Years in the District Terri Williams - Food Service Manager 30 Years in the District Jon Paul Piche' - PE/Special Services Teacher Chris Johnson - Assistant Food Service Manager

Due to the forecast, ISD 300 will be moving the graduation ceremony indoors this afternoon starting at 2:00 pm. It will be in the auditorium. Graduates should assemble at 1:15 in the middle school gym. Guests are reminded that this is a ticketed event and each graduate has been given 6 tickets to distribute. The auditorium will be at capacity. We will be live streaming the event on the La Crescent Hokah School District facebook page. Auditorium doors will open at 1:15. We look forward to celebrating the class of 2022. Thank you!

Principal Smith and Principal Mallicoat have fired up the grill to show staff appreciation by providing lunch. They want to thank the staff for all that they do!

Special Meeting Notice School Board of Independent School District #300 Wednesday, May 25, 2022 6:00 PM The La Crescent-Hokah Board of Education will be meeting in the Secondary School Media Center at 1301 Lancer Blvd., La Crescent, MN 55947 to make up for the previously canceled regular meeting on May 18th.

Meeting Notice Regular School Board Meeting CANCELED School Board of Independent School District #300 Wednesday, May 18, 2022 6:00 PM The La Crescent-Hokah Board of Education Regular May meeting is canceled due to not having a quorum. There will be a special meeting held the following week. Please see the separate notice once posted. For additional information regarding board meetings, please contact Brittney Eyman, Administrative Assistant, at 507-895-5051 or by email at brittney.eyman@isd300.k12.mn.us