Bluff View Elementary School

School district wins award for summer meal program

Apr 13, 2022

Lake City Public Schools has been recognized for their summer meal program by the United States Department of Agriculture. Only six summer meal sponsors in the state of Minnesota were recognized with a bronze, silver or gold “Turnip the Beet” award for their efforts in 2021, and 84 districts were...

Mayor Nichols speaks to third grade students

Apr 6, 2022

Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols visited Bluff View Elementary third grade on March 31. “The third grade students are studying government in social studies so it was a fun way to connect the unit to our local government in Lake City,” said Danielle Hegge, a third grade teacher at Bluff View. “Mayor...

Zero active COVID-19 cases reported at Lake City Public Schools

Apr 6, 2022

After weeks of very low active cases reported on its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, Lake City Public Schools reported the lowest number of cases possible at its two buildings for the first time this year. Both Lincoln High School and Bluff View Elementary School had zero active cases as of April 1....

State wrestlers give tips to elementary wrestlers

Mar 16, 2022

State Class A wrestling qualifiers Max Balow and Jonathan Harvey visited elementary school wrestlers on their final night of practice. Balow and Harvey, both Lincoln High School Seniors, gave young wrestlers advice and helped coach new moves. “Huge shout out to all coaches and parent volunteers...

Opportunities for AmeriCorps Seniors in Lake City

Mar 9, 2022

The first AmeriCorps Senior began their service on Valentine’s Day at Bluff Valley Elementary School, according to Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS). “Linda is from Virginia and specifically chose the Lake City community so that she could continue her service with the Foster Grandparent...

School COVID cases remain at low points

Mar 2, 2022

For the second consecutive week, COVID-19 active case numbers reported by Lake City Public Schools were at low levels not seen since before the most recent wave. Bluff View Elementary School reported two active cases for the second straight week on Feb. 26. Lincoln High School reported 0 for the...

School COVID-19 levels continue downward trend

Feb 23, 2022

After peaking in mid-January, confirmed COVID-19 cases reported by Lake City Public Schools have dropped significantly. The school district reports numbers for Bluff View Elementary School and Lincoln High School each Friday on a COVID-19 dashboard on its website at https://www.lake-city.k12.mn.us...

Family donation benefits preschoolers

Jan 26, 2022

The Suckow family and Thrivent Financial donated early learning toys the Lake City Public Schools preschool program as well as “Live Generously” t-shirts for the students in their son Rhett’s classroom. As a Thrivent insurance policy holder, Samantha Suckow is allowed to direct Thrivent Action Team...

Elementary wrestling draws dozens

Jan 19, 2022

Many Bluff View Elementary School students in grades one through six participated in a wrestling program put on by varsity wrestling Coach Doug Vaith and community volunteers. Above, participants pose for a photos. Below, participants completing a drill.-Photos submitted by Hilary Post