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Therapy dogs visit Lincoln High School
May 12, 2021
On March 5, 2021, Jenny Langness, owner of Ugly Dog Therapy, brought her dogs Earl, Albert, and Betty to visit Lincoln High School for the first time since March of 2020. “From the interaction, it was really hard telling who was happier to be reunited, the students or the dogs,” Lincoln High School...
Hatch delights pre-schoolers
May 12, 2021
Pre-schoolers in Sara Banitt’s Cub Care at Bluff view Elementary School got to watch eggs hatch recently.
“I brought the eggs in so the kids could witness the experience,” Banitt said. “I also have a deep love of all animals.”
Eight of the 15 chicken eggs hatched. Six are barnyard mixes, and two...
Commencement plans announced, prom this weekend
May 12, 2021
In a letter recently sent to parents and seniors at Lincoln High School, Principal Greg Berge announced that commencement for the class of 2021 will be held in its traditional location, the Lincoln High School gymnasium, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 6.
The class of 2020 had its commencement as a...
Meeting for parents of driver’s education students is May 17
May 12, 2021
Driver Education Director Cindy McGrath will be having a driver education parent meeting on Monday May 17 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln High School Media Center. Masks and Social Distancing will be required.
The 90 minute program will cover Graduated Driver’s License information,...
Union president says paras looking forward to working with district
Apr 14, 2021
Last week the Graphic published a story on the formation of a union representing the more than 20 paraprofessionals in the Lake City School District.
Michelle Seydel was a leader of that effort and is now president of the union local.
“Forming a local has been in talks for some time,” she said. “...
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...
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