Lake City Public Schools
Kevin Dather - 2018 School Board Candidate Questionnaire
Oct 25, 2018
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
My employment for 33 years has been working in and with the public and private sector as well as local, county, and state governments. Early on, I knew I would like to run for a locally elected position when I retired, so I could fully...
Mike Ohlhaber - 2018 School Board Candidate Questionnaire
Oct 25, 2018
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
I have always wanted to give back to the community in some way; after having my first child, I realized that I had a passion for education and that serving on the school board would be a great way to make a contribution through ensuring...
Dawn Balow - 2018 School Board Candidate Questionnaire
Oct 25, 2018
Why are you running for a seat on the Lake City School Board?
My husband and I believe that all of us should find ways to serve our community. With a strong interest in my children and their education, I have found that serving on the school board is a great way for me to contribute.
What...
Tickets on sale for Nov. 17 education foundation gala
Oct 3, 2018
Tickets are available to the Lake City Education Foundations third annual Black and Orange Gala, the foundation’s largest fundraising event of the year.
This year’s event is Saturday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. It has a western theme.
“Attire is semi-formal with a...
Hall of famers inducted
Oct 3, 2018
On Saturday, September 29, the Lake City Hall of Fame inducted the class of 2018. This year’s honorees included Brian Sprout in the category of Athletics, Bob Ruberto in the Fine Arts category, Jim Klennert and Lorne McDonald for Outstanding Contribution, Ron Schrimpf in the category of...
Board tours Bluff View project
Sep 19, 2018
One of two rainbows that appeared overhead as the Lake City School Board toured the construction underway at Bluff View Elementary School on Monday, Sept. 17. School Board Chair Heath Oeltjen (left) and Lake City Public Schools Supt. Erick Enger are standing outside what will become new...
School levy up 1.7 percent
Sep 19, 2018
At its Sept. 17 meeting, the Lake City School Board unanimously approved a 2019 property tax levy of $4,162,028.88, the maximum allowed by law and a 1.7 percent increase over the certified levy amount for 2018.
The board is required to set a preliminary levy by the end of September. A final vote...
Six file for three school board seats
Aug 15, 2018
Six people have filed for election to one of three open school board seats in the Nov. 6 general election.
All three incumbents – Dawn Balow, Mike Ohlhaber and Becca Weist – are seeking re-election.
Former school board member Kevin Pavelka is running, as are Kevin Dather, and Thomas Kregel.
The...
Teacher experiences geology first-hand
Aug 15, 2018
This year, Lincoln High School science teacher Anna Karsten was one of the 36 educators participating in G-Camp for Teachers, which takes 36 fifth through 12th grade teachers on a three-week field trip through the Southwest U.S.
The group explored the features of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison...
Section of Cross Street becomes one-way
Aug 8, 2018
Traffic patterns around Bluff View Elementary School have changed.
Construction on a $12 million expansion and renovation project will continue through the 2018-2019 school year, impacting parking and building access at the school.
To help manage traffic in and out of the building during the...
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