Congratulations to our retirees! 🎉
Cathy Erickson, Special Education Teacher, 36 years at LCHPS, 43 years total
Jane Goetzinger, Second Grade Teacher, 28 years at LCHPS + total!
Kathy Shaw, Health Assistant, 11 at LCHPS, 30 years total
Deb Tornow (not pictured), Paraprofessional, 22 years at LCHPS
Hello Lancer Community!
Graduation is tonight at 7pm at the La Crescent Community Ice Arena. Doors will open at 6pm. Seating is first come, first serve. If you are unable to be there in person, we do plan on livestreaming the ceremony on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/isd300lancers/
We look forward to you being a part of celebrating the graduating class of 2024!
The last Middle School students of the month are from left to right: 8th grade, Alaynah Hernandez; 7th grade, Taylor Malott, 6th grade Ava Belter; and 5th grade, Marjorie Schwartzhoff. Congratulations students!
Get ready for safe summer bike riding! The Bike Shoppe, the City of La Crescent, La Crescent Police Department, Houston County Public Health, and La Crescent-Hokah Community Education have organized this fun event for children to bring their bikes to as we kick off summer! Children will go through stations to get their bike and helmet checked over, traverse the safety demonstration course, learn proper biking etiquette, and enter to win prizes!
Rain date: Sunday, June 2, 2:00-4:00pm
At half time of the MS staff vs. student game we did a half court shooting contest. The winner was 8th grader Drew Crosby.
Mr. Lehrke’s 6th grade Language Arts class flipped over their reward of pancakes this morning. Thanks to the chefs Mr. Lehrke, Mr. Bartz and Mrs. Sichler.
Due to the forecasted likelihood of up to 75 MPH winds and tornado potential, La Crescent Hokah Schools will dismiss at 1:00 today (May 21st) to get our students home safely. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Check out this month's News from the Classroom presented at the May regular school board meeting!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hP1v1SdS9ALNHjWVzcWLppufxairYHi0Dqxd9GEyhNw/edit?usp=sharing
Cathy Erickson was recently honored by HVTU (Hiawatha Valley Teachers United) and Ed MN La Crescent (our local teacher's union) for her outstanding leadership within the Union as a member rights advocate for 17 years, serving on several District committees and supporting her students and colleagues without hesitation. Congrats, Cathy!
Elementary Fun Night
Monday, May 16th
5:30-7:00 pm
The La Crescent-Hokah middle school students had a Lancer Way assembly this afternoon to acknowledge all the great things our students have been doing these past few months. Here are just a few picks of the activities we did today.
Beginning this summer, Minnesota will offer Summer EBT, the new grocery EBT program for families with eligible school-age kids. The Summer EBT program is an effective tool in the fight against child hunger. Households who qualify for Educational Benefits will receive $120 per child during the summer for groceries. If you have not applied for Educational Benefits this school year and would like to apply, please complete an application via the Infinite Campus parent portal and follow these steps: click "more" in the menu -> meal benefits -> meal benefits application -> follow the steps to complete the application. If you would like to check the status of your application or if you currently qualify, please reach out to us! 507-895-5051 or webmaster@isd300.k12.mn.us.
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School March Students of the month were from left to right: 8th grade- Rowan Larsen; 7th grade- Andrew Senst; 6th grade- Katelyn Boettcher, and 5th grade- Samuel Larson
Hello Lancer Community!
Look for Mrs Greener at the Hokah Market on Main on Sat, May 4. She will have student ceramic artworks available for free will donations. All proceeds from the ceramics go back to the art classes to purchase equipment. There are a variety of sizes and colors. The pieces would make wonderful vases, candy dishes, plant pots, desk organizers, etc. Help support our talented art students!
Monday was Earth Day 🌎 Check out these fun activities and what our students learned!
Discovery Preschool 3K planted grass seeds, took care of them by watering and making sure they got sunlight, and finally, they were able to give their funny grass heads a haircut!
Environmental Science class measured the amount of carbon dioxide coming out of our car exhausts.
Mrs. Riess' class read the book One Plastic Bag. Then, students learned how to make bracelets from plastic bags.
Students in 4k made earth pancakes and earth suncatchers!
Mrs. Baer's class celebrated National Picnic Day and Earth Day by wearing green and blue and recycling "old tires" into a "landfill." (chocolate Cheerios)They also turned recycled tires into roads and blacktops for playgrounds!
I'm excited to announce this week's High School Bucket Filler of the Week! She was nominated for always bringing joy and positivity to the classroom, working hard, being a positive role model, and providing enriching perspectives to classroom discussions. This week's winner is Ombeline Cihuelo! Thank you for bringing the positive energy with you every day!
La Crescent-Hokah High School had 18 entries in the MSHSL Visual Arts Competition held on Sat, April 20, at Century High School in Rochester. Our talented artists earned 7 Superior ratings, 11 Excellent ratings, and one Best of Show. Diana VanAtta earned the BoS for her ceramic vessel entitled "At the Bottom of the Sea." Congratulations to Diana and all the talented students who chose to represent La Crescent-Hokah!
Educators, families, and students (grades 8–12), please speak up and take the Statewide Assessment Redesign Survey. Your voice can influence how assessment results are reported for our schools: tinyurl.com/state-testing-survey. Open until May 19.
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I'm very happy to announce this week's High School Bucket Filler of the Week! He was nominated for working hard in class as well as bringing a positive attitude and overall positive energy with him every single day. This week's Bucket Filler is Kale Evenson! Congratulations Kale and thank you for all of the positivity!
