Due to the continuing inclement weather, La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools will have the third Weather Impacted Learning Day tomorrow, Thursday, 2.23.23. Students will not report to the buildings and should check their emails for instructions from their teachers. Before and after-school practices, and kids' company, are canceled. A decision on the GBB Section Playoff game will be determined by 12 PM tomorrow. Thank you, and stay safe.
Due to today's (2/22/23) impending inclement weather (predicted to begin around 9:00 am), La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools will have our second Weather Impacted Learning Day. Students will not report to the buildings and shall check their emails for instructions from their teachers. All before and after-school activities, including practices and kids' company, are canceled. Thank you, and stay safe.
Come see our student work at the SE MN HS Art Show!!!
Each participating district was allowed 10-12 pieces of work from grades 9-12. 21 regional school districts are participating this year! This is the 11th annual Southeast Minnesota High School Art Show (with a few years off for Covid).
This show is for display only, with no judging or awards.
Special thanks to Kevin Cardille for organizing this event and Gary Kuphal for helping pick up artwork for La Crescent-Hokah.
The art show is open from Wednesday, February 21 – March 19
Sunday, February 26 - Opening Reception 1 - 3:00 PM
Monday, March 20, show take down
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 event. If you would like to view the rest of the exhibitions in the Art Center, a donation of $5 per person is encouraged. The Rochester Art Center is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, and every little bit helps!
Shout out to Affogato Lane Coffee Company LLC for bringing their coffee trailer into our Industrial Tech shop and serving specialty drinks to our MS & HS Staff this morning for a staff development day!
Another round of 8th Grade Leaders being "Verified."
These individuals were nominated by their peers for the outstanding leadership they display in our school community.
Congratulations to these three students!
Pictured from Left to Right: Reed Schuldt, Phoebe Butterfield, and Daniel Lamb.
Middle School Yearbook students are taking photo submissions now through the end of the month! Types of photos to submit - sports, field trips, dances, etc.
Please submit pictures to brittney.eyman@isd300.k12.mn.us.
Mark your calendars!!!
Raffle prizes include:
Kayak
Outdoor Items
Family Photo Sessions
Pontoon Dinner Cruise
Gift Baskets & More!
Join us and the La Crescent High School Junior Class for the 14th annual March Madness Rummage Sale! Here is your opportunity to clean out your unwanted items and make a profit at the same time.
Nothing to sell? There will be tons of great deals on fantastic merchandise come & shop! FREE ADMISSION for shoppers!
Space is limited, Register online today or call the Community Education Office at 507-895-5150.
The District 300 Foundation will meet on Monday, February 6th, at 5 pm at Corky's Pizza.
Cheer Camp! Elementary Spirit Night Grades K-4
The senior high cheer squad is excited to again offer their Basketball Season Cheer Camp! The Little Lancer cheer squad will learn a routine/cheer to be performed during the Boys Varsity Basketball game halftime. Pizza before the game and pom poms are provided.
NOTE: Parents and family members will need to pay the admission fee to come to the varsity game. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $4 for students.
Please pick up your child after the halftime show in the High School Cafeteria.
Grades K-4
Date: Friday Feb. 3rd
Time: 4:00pm - halftime of the Varsity basketball game
Location: High School Cafeteria
Fee: $22
Class #: 3321
Elizabeth Bednarchuk, a La Crescent-Hokah 5th grader, qualified as a finalist for the Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force poster contest. Great work, Elizabeth!
Middle School hosted its first Breakfast of Champions this morning. A teacher at each grade level and specialist teachers selected two students who exhibit outstanding qualities such as resiliency, responsibility, respect, caring, hard-working, and kindness. Teachers, Students, and Parents attended this celebration, and a great time was had by all. Great job to everyone involved!
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At the January 18th school board meeting, Chair Carlson administered the Oath of Office to newly elected board member Danielle Martell. Martell was appointed as a school board member to fill a vacant term last August through the end of the year. Her new term began in January and will expire in January of 2027.
Thank you for serving La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools, Danielle!
Yearbooks are on sale now!
HS: starting at $71 - click the link below to order online
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1062581/LA-CRESCENT-HIGH-SCHOOL/Yearbook/20220720131547277117/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/20220720131547293117#design/0
MS: starting at $25 - click the link below to order online
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1937118/La-Crescent-Middle-School/2023-Yearbook/20220720131528197117/CATALOG_SHOP/
Prices will increase on January 28th!
The December students of the month were from left to right: 8th grade, Austin Hill; 7th grade, Andrew Crosby; 6th grade, Bekett "Bek" Cody; 5th grade, Clayton Loftsgard.
November Students of the month were from left to right: 8th grade, Abigail Ulrich; 7th grade, Ahna Klinski; 6th grade, Anna Wood; 5th grade, Cambria Wundrow.
**UPDATE**
Due to today's (1/19/23) inclement weather, La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools will have a Weather Impacted Learning Day. Students will not report to the buildings and shall check their emails for instructions from their teachers. All before and after-school activities, including practices, morning weight room, and kids' company, are canceled.
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Due to the winter storm warning predicting hazardous road conditions tomorrow morning, January 19, 2023, La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools will have, at a minimum, a two-hour delayed start. School may close and have the first WILD day tomorrow. The announcement will occur at or before 7:30 am if school is closing. Please make sure that you check for the announcement shortly before 7:30 am. Only send children to the bus stop if there has not been an announcement. I will also include the websites to check in an email. Due to the late start, there will be no morning practice or activities and no morning Kid's Company.
Calling all middle schoolers who like to cook! Master Chef Jr is back! Come showcase your culinary abilities through a series of delicious challenges. You will prepare dishes both in teams and individually and compete to see who can impress a panel of judges.
Instructor is Maseray Bangura
Location: High School FACS room
Date: Tuesday, January 24
Time: 3:30 - 6:00pm
Cost: $29 per student
Attentions Juniors: This 6-hour workshop emphasizes test-taking strategies and techniques for each of the five ACT subject tests. The workshop blends the ACT facts and essentials, plenty of hands-on practice, and test-taking strategies that make sense to students. Learn specific methods to improve your scores and help take the butterflies out of the ACT exam. For an additional $20, students have the option of purchasing the Barron's ACT book that includes test-taking strategies and math and english review sections along with four practice tests.
The registration deadline is Monday, January 16th.
Instructor: Dr. Milt Dehn
Date: Monday, January 23rd
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm (Bring sack lunch)
Location: High School Conference Room 2
Class # 3705- $60 workshop only
Class # 3705-01 - $80 for Workshop + Materials
Call the Community Education office to register today: 507-895-5150
