La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools -

I'm not sure if it is winter or spring right now, but I am sure that we have another fantastic student to recognize as this week's High School Bucket Filler of the Week! This week's winner was recognized for working hard to understand every concept but more importantly, always trying to grasp the deeper meaning of the discussions and lessons. Congratulations to Abigale Wagner for being a bucket filler!

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LANCER FOOTBALL PRESENTS ✨Comedy Night✨ 4/13/24 @ 7 pm La Crescent Area Event Center Purchase tickets here: https://lancer-football.ticketleap.com/lancer-football-comedy-night/dates/Apr-13-2024_at_0600PM -- Come join us for a hilarious night of laughter at the La Crescent Area Event Center! Our Lancer Football Comedy Night is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and leave you in stitches. Get ready to enjoy a side-splitting evening filled with top-notch comedians and non-stop laughter. This in-person event promises to be a blast! So gather your friends and family, and get ready for a night of unforgettable entertainment. Don't miss out on this uproarious event! **18 and older suggested**

Join Community Ed and the La Crescent High School Junior Class for the 15th annual March Madness indoor Rummage Sale this Saturday! We have had a wonderful amount of registrations for tables this year. There will be tons of great deals on fantastic merchandise come & shop! You will not want to miss this ~See you Saturday!!!

We have so many great students, and it is my pleasure to recognize another one of them! This week's High School Bucket Filler of the Week was nominated for always bringing great energy to the class, being an active participant in discussions, and being an all around great role model as a student! This week's Bucket Filler is Charles Boyle!

Congratulations to Kamryn Jorgenson for qualifying and competing at the Minnesota Math League State Tournament! Kamryn qualified to compete by finishing the season in 1st place in the Three Rivers division. Way to represent La Crescent-Hokah High School at state!!

A new week means a new student gets recognized as the High School Bucket Filler of the week! This week's winner was nominated for being willing to step up and step into some very big shoes with great energy and enthusiasm! He's done a great job showing Lancer Pride and representing our school. This week's winner is Theron Hammell! Congratulations Theron!

It is March, and we have another fantastic high school student to recognize! This week's Bucket Filler was nominated for showing appreciation to one of her teachers for having a great lesson. Congratulations to Rose Wieser! Thank you Rose!

Our High School Bucket Filler of the Week is Erza Gomez! Erza was nominated for always looking out for the well being of his peers. On a particular day, Erza looked after a peer's belongings and kept them safe when the other student was unable to do so. Thank you for always supporting others and being a great example of the Lancer Way! Congratulations Erza!

This week's High School Bucket Filler of the Week was nominated for taking some extra time out of his day to stay after class and help clean up some lab equipment. This week's bucket filler is Isaac Lehmann! Thank you Isaac for going above and beyond to help out and ensure that things are ready for your classmates! Keep it up!

Check out the 12th annual Southeast Minnesota High School Art Show, which will be showcasing some of our very own La Crescent-Hokah student artwork! Art show is open from Wednesday, February 21 – March 17, 2024 Sunday, February 25: Open House (free admission) 11am-4pm Rochester Art Center Hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 11 am – 4 pm; Closed Monday and Tuesday Admission Rates: Student Artists, their families and guests get free admission to the SE MN High School Art show during the exhibition. Ages 21 and under are always free! If you would like to view the rest of the exhibitions in the Art Center, a donation of $8 per person is encouraged. A guided tour can be arranged at: rochesterartcenter.org/private-groups-workshops. The Rochester Art Center is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, and every little bit helps! Address & Website: 30 Civic Center Drive SE, STE 120. Rochester, MN https://www.rochesterartcenter.org/ Special thanks to The Rochester Art Center for continuing to organize this amazing event and for picking up our artwork!

Our High School Bucket Filler of the Week was nominated for going above and beyond to help out classmates with school work and anything else that they need. Congratulations to Carter Shay! Thank you for being an example to others. Keep up the great work!

The district will be hosting three community meetings to discuss the possibility of moving to a flexible learning schedule (a potential early start in August) in the next school year or the year following. Please see the meeting information below. Monday, February 12th @ 7 pm - Secondary School Auditorium (High School Registration Night/Conferences) Wednesday, February 21st @ 6 pm - Elementary School Mezzanine (Regular School Board Meeting) Tuesday, February 27th @ 5 pm - Elementary School Artium Lobby (Kindergarten Open House) Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

Did you know we have a Community Bulletin Board on our website? You can find relevant information about events in the surrounding communities. Check it out here --> https://www.isd300.k12.mn.us/documents/community-bulletin-board/148195

La Crescent-Hokah middle school students of the month from December were from right to left: 8th grade-Lacey Holter; 7th grade-Greta Lange; 6th grade-Peter Moulton; 5th grade- Madison Jorstad. Congratulations!

Notice: PRIME VENDOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) The Coulee School Nutrition Group is accepting RFP’s for a Prime Vendor for the 2024-2025 school year for Food and Supply Product through 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 14 th 2024. Contact Jesse Bender, Tomah School District Food and Nutrition Program for the RFP. Email – jessebender@tomah.education or phone – 608-374-7363 RFP’s will be opened at 9:00 a.m., Thursday March 14th, 2024 in the District Office Conference of Sparta, 900 E Montgomery Street. Sparta, WI 54656 Direct questions or informational requests to Jess Bender, Director of Food and Nutrition Services The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities.

This week's High School Bucket Filler of the Week was nominated for always showing compassion and kindness towards others, even when she's having a bad day herself. This week's Bucket Filler of the Week is Alayna Baker! Congratulations Alayna and thank you for supporting others!

This week's Bucket Filler of the Week at the High School was nominated for being a great advocate and always doing so in a very responsible and respectful way. Congratulations to Dana Friesen on being selected this week! Thank you for all that you do!

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School Board Member Eric Morken was awarded the Minnesota School Boards Association 2024 President's Award. This award was earned by successfully completing 300+ hours of MSBA-sponsored sessions to improve individual performance. Congratulations, Eric!