Spring Band Concerts are Sunday, May 7th!
5th Grade Concert - 1pm
6th Grade Concert - 2pm
7th Grade Concert - 3pm
8th Grade Concert - 4pm
Lancer Band (9th and 10th Grade) - 5pm
Concert Band (11th and 12th Grade) - 6:30pm
We will also celebrate Gayle Goodew (Vandeberg) as she is retiring after 30 amazing years of teaching music at La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools!
Congratulations to the April Breakfast of Champions from La Crescent-Hokah Middle School. These recipients were selected by their teachers for exhibiting outstanding qualities such as kindness, respect, caring, hard-working, responsibility, and resiliency.
Tonight's home Varsity and JV baseball games against Logan have been moved to a 4:30 PM start time. Go Lancers!
La Crescent-Hokah earned 12 "Superior," 6 "Excellent," and 1 "Best of Show"! Way to go, artists! You did an amazing job showing how talented Lancers are! "Best of Show," a video art piece submitted by Brody Reider, will move on to a second show at the Perpich Center for the Arts on May 13. Check out Brody's video here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrU2u3pgeR_/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
NOTICE RELATING TO
GENERAL OBLIGATION FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BONDS
OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 300 (LA CRESCENT-HOKAH), MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Independent School District No. 300 (La Crescent-Hokah), Minnesota (the District) intends to issue general obligation facilities maintenance bonds (the Bonds) in an approximate principal amount of $6,225,000, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.595, subdivision 5. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance indoor air quality and deferred capital maintenance projects (collectively, the Projects), as described in the District’s approved ten-year facility plan for Fiscal Year 2024 (the Facility Plan). A copy of the Facility Plan will be on file with the District and available for public inspection at the District offices during regular business hours. The total amount of outstanding indebtedness of the District as of April 1, 2023 is $23,655,000. Any interested person may submit written comments relating to the Bonds or the Projects to the District.
BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 300 (LA CRESCENT-HOKAH), MINNESOTA
UPDATE (4/7/23 - 6:00 AM): La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools will have their 4th 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.
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Due to potentially hazardous road conditions tomorrow morning, La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools will have a two-hour delayed start tomorrow, Monday, April 17th, 2023. There will be no morning practice or activities and no morning Kid’s Company.
STEM had a special visitor come in on Thursday; the CEO and owner of Inland Packaging came to talk about his business and see the printer/cutter that Inland donated in action. They are committed to helping the school district and students of La Crescent into the future. Special shoutout to La Crescent resident Curt Mcclusky for being on the Trade and Industry advisory board and helping facilitate this amazing partnership.
Did you know we have a community bulletin board on our website? You can find it here: https://www.isd300.k12.mn.us/documents/community-bulletin-board/148195
To request to post to the online board, please send an email to: webmaster@isd300.k12.mn.us
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools until 10:00 a.m. FRIDAY MAY 5th , 2023 in the presence of the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Brittney Eyman at the La Crescent-Hokah School District Office 703 South 11th Street, La Crescent, MN 55947, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the above referenced project.
Work will include removal of asphalt, some excavation, elevation changes, new asphalt, line painting and other painting as needed. No concrete. The scope of the work will be done at the middle school, high school, district office.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 PM April 26, 2023, AT La Crescent-Hokah Secondary School 1301 Lancer Boulevard La Crescent, MN 55947.
Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds are applicable to this Project if over $175,000.
No bid will be considered unless it is securely sealed in an envelope and filed with the Administrative Assistant prior to the time noted above for closing of bids. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or cashier’s check payable to the La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid as a guarantee that the bidder, if successful, will enter into a contract with the Owner for the work described in the proposal. This deposit will be subject to forfeiture as provided by law. The Owner will retain the deposits for the three lowest bidders until the contract has been awarded and executed, but for no longer than sixty (60) days. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days following the bid opening.
The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, in the interest of the Owner. The School Board will consider award of contracts at a regularly scheduled meeting to be held on May 17, 2023.
All questions are to be directed to Patrick Hughes, La Crescent Hokah School District, via email at patrick.hughes@isd300.k12.mn.us. All questions must be submitted in written form via email. Questions are due by 10:00 AM local time, Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
Publication Dates: April 21, 2023 (Houston County News)
Congratulations to Ella Heintz, Maverick Moor, and Elese Plzak on being verified to the GREEN Team. This is an award voted on by their peers in Mr. Vinzant's 8th grade leadership class. They were recognized as being great leaders in our school community over the last 6 weeks. Congratulations, and keep up the good work!
Pictured from left to right: Elese Plzak, Ella Heintz, Maverick Moor
Congratulations to March's middle school Breakfast of Champions recipients! A teacher at each grade level and specialist teachers selected students who exhibit outstanding qualities such as resiliency, responsibility, respect, caring, hard-working, and kindness.
Travis from Wieser Brothers General Contractor Inc visited our Machining and Welding I course to do a stick welding demonstration. He talked about his career and tasks and showed students how to improve their skills! Thank you for your visit, Travis, and thank you, Wieser Brothers!
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools until 10:00 a.m. FRIDAY APRIL 21, 2023 in the presence of the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Brittney Eyman at the La Crescent Hokah School District Office703 South 11th Street, La Crescent, MN 55947, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the above referenced project.
Work will include demolition the middle school boiler plant the includes but not limited to two boiler, pump, expansion tank, and accessories. New piping from the high school boiler plant will be ran to the middle school hot water system.
Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications for use by contractors in submitting a bid may be obtained from Apex Facility Solutions, LLC. To obtain the Plans and Specifications download at the following link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4krsx9zp0l0zsog/AAA177TeSpv_CaNYxKAKvk8za?dl=0
A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:30 PM April 12, 2023, AT La Crescent-Hokah Secondary School 1301 Lancer Boulevard La Crescent, MN 55947. Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds are applicable to this Project if over $175,000.
No bid will be considered unless it is securely sealed in an envelope and filed with the Administrative Assistant prior to the time noted above for closing of bids. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or cashier’s check payable to the La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid as a guarantee that the bidder, if successful, will enter into a contract with the Owner for the work described in the proposal. This deposit will be subject to forfeiture as provided by law. The Owner will retain the deposits for the three lowest bidders until the contract has been awarded and executed, but for no longer than sixty (60) days. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days following the bid opening.
The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, in the interest of the Owner. The School Board will consider award of contracts at a regularly scheduled meeting to be held on May 17, 2023.
All questions are to be directed to Robert Krukoski, PE, Apex Facility Solutions, LLC, via email at RobK@apex-co.us. All questions must be submitted in written form via email. Questions are due by 10:00 AM local time,
The La Crescent-Hokah Middle School January Students of the Month were 8th grader, Tyler Wood; 7th grader, Hope Docan-Morgan; 6th grader, Estelle Ntiamoah; 5th grader, Quinn Jore.
The La Crescent-Hokah Middle School February Students of the month are 8th grader, Jacob Malgren; 7th grader, Daniel Larson; 6th grader: JT Peterson; 5th grader: Micah Williams.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the School Board of Independent School District No. 300 (La Crescent-Hokah), Minnesota (the District) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at the La Crescent-Hokah Elementary School, 504 S Oak St, in La Crescent, Minnesota, to consider granting an abatement of the property taxes imposed by the District (the Proposed Property Tax Abatement) on all properties within the District boundaries.
The purpose of granting the Proposed Property Tax Abatement is to provide funds to finance parking lot improvement projects districtwide which will enable District residents to continue to conveniently and safely access District facilities. The total estimated amount of the Proposed Property Tax Abatement by the District is $1,780,245 over fifteen (15) years.
All who wish to be heard as to the Proposed Property Tax Abatement will be given an opportunity to express their views at the time of the public hearing or may file written comments with the Superintendent prior to the public hearing.
ISD 300 La Crescent/Hokah Public Schools is requesting proposals for strategic planning facilitation. If you would like to submit a proposal, please submit your request in writing to Brittney Eyman at LA CRESCENT/HOKAH SCHOOLS, brittney.eyman@isd300.k12.mn.us. Proposals are due by 1:00pm on March 31, 2023. The full RFP can be found here: https://5il.co/1qrjo
Spring is a wonderful time to become a substitute teacher in our school district! Why? Because it’s the time of year where we have the most opportunities for you to try different schools and grade levels, to see what you like best. We invite you to apply today: https://www.teachersoncall.com/talent/apply-now. Whether you’re wanting to work a little or a lot, we have lots of bright smiles ready to greet you!
Due to today’s impending winter storm, La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools will have early release. Busses will pick up at the Elementary at 12:15 and the Secondary at 12:25. All after-school activities, including practices and kids' company, are canceled.
La Crescent-Hokah Lancers Boy's Basketball will be hosting Blooming Prairie tonight at 7 PM in the first round of playoffs.
MSHSL admission pricing is as follows:
Adults: $8, Students (K-12): $5, (No senior rate)
Everyone must pay to attend tonight's event, passes are not accepted at MSHSL events.
Doors open at 6 PM, Let's Pack the Mac!