education
Public school paraprofessionals form union
Apr 7, 2021
Paraprofessionals working for Lake City Public Schools have formed a union.
According to Minnesota Educator, the magazine of the state education professionals union Education Minnesota, 90 percent of the district’s 24 paraprofessionals signed authorization cards in support of unionization.
“With...
Vaccinations accelerating at Lake City schools
Mar 10, 2021
All of the staff at Lake City Public Schools who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine have had at least one dose, according to Supt. Erick Enger.
Wabasha County, which has supplied most of the vaccine for district staff, “really cranked it up,” he said, and as a result the district is ahead of...
Supt. Enger: Teachers deserve our gratitude
Mar 10, 2021
As we near the one-year anniversary of the pandemic, I can’t help but reflect on all we have been through. This virus has impacted all of us both professionally and personally. Each of us has our personal stories regarding the pandemic and the impact it’s had on our lives. The purpose of this...
Local foundation launches agriculture scholarship, seeks donors
Mar 10, 2021
The Greater Lake City Community Foundation has created a new scholarship, which will be awarded annually to a graduating Lincoln High School student who plans to pursue studies in an agricultural-related field.
“America is blessed with abundant food because of those who sustain the land and...
Schools celebrate School Board Appreciation Week
Feb 24, 2021
Lake City Public Schools is joining other public school districts from across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week to honor local board members.
The Minnesota School Boards Association has set February 22-26 as Minnesota School Board Recognition Week “to build awareness and...
MN State College Southeast to hold virtual open house
Feb 17, 2021
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Minnesota State College Southeast will hold a virtual open house from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
During the virtual open house, the college will waive the $20 application fee for anyone who applies for admission, according to a news release.
Advance registration is required....
Lincoln High School January 2021 students of the month
Feb 17, 2021
Lincoln High School has announced its January 2021 Students of the Month for grades seven through nine at Lincoln High School. One boy and one girl from these grades are selected each month (though ninth grade has three honorees this month).
January students include seventh graders Ashtyn...
School board: Back to hybrid
Dec 9, 2020
Most Lake City Public Schools students will return to classrooms next week.
At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Lake City School Board voted 5-2 to switch back to a hybrid learning model after several weeks of distance learning.
Students will resume their hybrid schedule beginning Dec. 14.
For...
School free meals extended through June
Nov 4, 2020
The United States Department of Agriculture has extended a program that provides free meals to children through the rest of the school year.
Instituted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program was previously extended until Jan. 1. The new expiration date is June 30.
“This means all students at (...
St. John’s begins Phase I of playground improvements
Oct 28, 2020
Phase I of a three-phase playground renewal project at St. John’s Lutheran School is underway.
“This playground is for the preschool students and kindergarteners of our school as well as those within the community,” Principal David Zabel said. “Once the set is completely installed we will install...
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