education

Camp Invention 2024 wraps at Bluff View

Jun 19, 2024

Camp Invention 2024 just wrapped up a week of discovery, collaboration, and creation. 40 students going into kindergarten through sixth grade learned about inventors and their inventions, and then got to explore their own ideas. They designed their own games, tackled global water challenges and...

Church seeks memorabilia from Mary E. McCahill Institute

May 8, 2024

St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church is seeking memorabilia from a Catholic School that used to operate next to the church. “Mary E. McCahill Institute was a 1-12 school that occupied the space where the Parrish center is now located,” the church said in a news release. “A small committee has met...

State mandates are crushing school budgets

May 1, 2024

Once again, schools across Minnesota are proposing cuts or property tax increases to balance their budgets. It is not because we are short on cash, but because schools are drowning in Democrat mandates. Despite a historic and massive $2.2 billion boost to the state education budget last year,...

Support legislation to increase social worker services in schools

Apr 17, 2024

I am writing to inform you about an issue that K-12 school children, families, and communities are facing. An important bill is being introduced to the house that would help the students at the school and surrounding district members towards a better now, while creating a better future for all. The...

High school’s second quarter 2023-2024 Standout Students

Feb 28, 2024

Lincoln High School recognized 15 students in grades 10-12 as “Standout Students” for second quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Standout Students are recognized by their classroom teachers at the end of each quarter in one of six categories (Growth, Achievement, Attitude, Effort, Respect, or...

Officials pay tribute to school bus drivers

Feb 28, 2024

Officials and representatives of several local groups gathered at the Bluff Country School Bus Service garage on North 10th Street Wednesday, Feb. 21, to mark School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. The company, which provides student transportation services to the Lake City School District,...

Lidia Wallerich wins STEM educator award

Jan 17, 2024

Lake City native and Zumbrota-Mazeppa teacher Lidia Wallerich is one of 10 area teachers to receive a 2024 Outstanding Educator Award from STEM Forward. “STEM Forward, a leading advocate for STEM education in the region, proudly acknowledges the remarkable dedication of K-12 professionals who have...

High school announces December 2023 Students of the Month

Jan 17, 2024

The December 2023 Students of the Month for grades seven through nine at Lincoln High School have been announced. Two students from these grades are selected each month. December students include: • Seventh graders Ariana Talbert and Everett Dinsmore • Eighth grade: Maida Lopez Ramirez and...

Lincoln High School teacher Candy Wait earns doctorate degree

Nov 22, 2023

In what is believed to be a first in the Lake City school district, Lincoln High School English teacher Candance Wait earned a doctor of philosophy of education, or doctorate, degree earlier this year. North Central University, an online accredited university, awarded the degree. Wait completed...

High school announces April 2023 Students of the Month

May 24, 2023

Lincoln High School is congratulating the April 2023 Students of the Month for grades seven through nine. Two students from these grades are selected each month. April students include: • 7th grade: Brenna Traynor and Alex Mullen • 8th grade: Taylor Davidson and Henry Lopez Ramirez • 9th...