
Our secondary school media center is getting a new look! Last week, new carpet was installed. Later, new furniture will be added to the space, along with many new books for our students to enjoy! Thank you to everyone who volunteered to make this project happen!











NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 300
LA CRESCENT-HOKAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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 #300 shall begin on July 30, 2024, and shall close at 4:00 o’clock p.m. on August 13, 2024.
The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. At that election, four (4) 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 South 11th Street. 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 general election.
The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk, and the filing fee must be paid prior to 4:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

✏️📒Supply lists are now available! Find them on our website or follow the link below!
https://www.isd300.k12.mn.us/documents/families/school-supplies-lists/500601

ISD300 will have four board member seats on the election ballot this November. The filing period for candidacy begins on July 30th. Check out the link below to learn more about being a board member:
https://mnmsba.org/membership/becoming-a-school-board-member/

Congratulations, Lancer Clay Trap Team, on your 2nd place state section 2024 Spring Clay Trap Season! And, a second congratulations, Olivia Thesing, on your 1st Place State Division Title!!



With MDE, the Free Meals for Kids mobile app was created to support summer meal programs utilizing the Summer Food Service Program. Free Meals for Kids helps families and kids locate free healthy meals across Minnesota. The App is powered by GPS and shows locations of schools and community sites providing meals, with days and hours of operation. It also shows the distance and directions to the nearest site from your location. We list all sites that have been approved by MDE. The App is updated regularly, even daily, to make sure the information is current.
Download on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/summer-eats-minnesota/id1230666424
Get it on Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.p3703BA&hl=en_US


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!
