Student Travel Opportunity The La Crescent-Hokah Drama Program is hosting a student trip to London, England, in August 2027! Any student in grades 7–12 is welcome to attend, and no theatre background or participation is required. An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, October 8th at 6:00 PM in the High School Media Center. To RSVP for the meeting, visit https://rsvp.eftours.com/kv4wy3y If you have any questions or would like more information, please email brittany.mcguire@isd300.k12.mn.us.

Mrs. Greener is a fixture in the La Crescent-Hokah School District. Her dedication to ensure that all students feel like they have a place within our schools is an example for everyone. That dedication extends to staff as well. She is frequently a mentor for new staff, routinely plans social gatherings to build community, and lets her "mom side" come out when it is needed to take care of others. She is one of the driving forces behind making our school community into a Lancer Family. She works tirelessly to not only encourage a love of art but to help everyone be good human beings. Thank you Mrs.Greener for all that you do, and we are proud to have you as our Lancer Staff Member of the Week.

Encouraging signs yesterday from Matt Donovan! Responses to light, touch, and pain. You are strong and a fighter and have everyone in your corner. Lancer Nation is supporting you, Coach Donovan and family!
You are in our thoughts day and night, you have our love and backing!

It is my pleasure to recognize Tiffany Heyer, our district-wide Special Education Assistant, as Staff of the Week! Tiffany juggles an incredible number of responsibilities, yet every single day she arrives with kindness, thoughtfulness, and an unwavering commitment to making life better for those around her. At the start of this school year, she stepped right in to work directly as a paraprofessional until our team was fully staffed—demonstrating once again that her patience, positivity, and grace under pressure are truly top-notch. Her impact resonates across our entire school community. Parents frequently comment on her warmth and kindness whenever she calls to schedule meetings, and our staff members consistently share what an absolute godsend she is, always ready to lend a helping hand and elevate those around her. Tiffany makes us a better, stronger district just by being in it. We are so grateful for everything she does, and she is more than deserving of this award-an inspiration for others. Congratulations, Tiffany!

Ryan Whitford brings a high level of energy and positivity everywhere he goes! He did amazing work at the Elementary's Step Into Learning days where he engaged with nearly all students and their families, by either greeting them and/or walking the kiddos through a bus safety lesson! We appreciate everything that Ryan does for the District, whether he is assisting students with special needs, driving a bus, or announcing Friday night home football games! Thank you Ryan!

At the first home football game this Friday September 4th, the High School Band is doing an "America 250" halftime show with Fireworks! It should be a wonderful event and you're all invited - spread the word! The game starts at 7pm.

Welcome to the Lancer Community!

Please join me in congratulating this week's High School Bucket Filler. She was nominated for bringing a positive attitude to class, greeting people with a smile, and going out of her way to help classmates who need it. This week's winner is Kiera Timm! Thank you Kiera for being a positive example of the Lancer Way.

We are happy to share this week's High School Bucket Filler of the Week. Braydon Stivarius was recognized for always being willing to participate, his ability to welcome and talk with anyone, and his leadership qualities. Thank you Braydon for being an example of the Lancer Way!

Congratulations to this week's High School Bucket Filler of the Week! McKinley Stremcha was nominated for working extremely hard in class to learn some new material. Then she decided to spend a lot of time helping teach other students to ensure they understood as well! Thank you Kinley for working so hard and helping out others!

I'm pleased to announce the first High School Bucket Filler of the new year. This week's winner is someone who went out of her way to help welcome a new student to our school. She was friendly, helpful, and ensured that the new student had a spot to sit at lunch as well. A big thank you to this week's winner, Natalie Hanson! Thank you Natalie for helping to make a new student's first few days a little better!

This week we’re recognizing Stephanie Pierce, our Payroll and Benefits expert! Stephanie has put in countless extra hours and incredible attention to detail to help our district navigate the new Minnesota Paid Leave requirements. Her hard work behind the scenes ensures our staff are supported and paid accurately, and we are so grateful for her dedication. Thank you, Stephanie, for all you do for our team!

Congratulations to this week's High School Bucket Filler, MaKayla Schneider-Atwell. She was nominated for her general positive and outgoing attitude as well as her willingness to meet challenges head on. Congratulations MaKayla and great job!

Mrs Elsen is a veteran teacher who joined our High School Social Studies department last school year. In that short time she has already become a building and district leader, taken on teaching multiple Advanced Placement courses to provide opportunities for our students, and helped to provide innovative projects and lessons for our students in 10th grade US History. She goes above and beyond to support students and the rest of our staff on a daily basis. Thank you Kristin for all that you do, and congratulations on being our Lancer Staff Member of the Week!

This morning we celebrated our Middle School Students of the Month and Rising Lancers! All these students work hard and are wonderful examples to their classmates!

🔥 Join us for a cozy night out for a great cause! 🔥

We’re excited to invite everyone to the Bonfire Party & Candlelight Hike on Tuesday, December 2nd at the FUTURE La Crescent Bike Park (by the High School baseball field). This free community event will help support one of our very own students as they work toward completing their Eagle Scout project — building a brand-new Bike Skills Park for our community!

🕒 6:00–8:00pm
🎁 Goodwill donations appreciated to support the project.

Let’s show up and cheer on a student who’s making something incredible for La Crescent!

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