
HARD WORK PAYS OFF!! We are excited for our state bound wresting team and are thankful for all of the community support!






The Minnesota State LifeSmarts Championship was held on February 11th at the South Central Service Cooperative in North Mankato. 7 teams were vying for the state championship!
Two teams from LCWM, two teams from Russell Tyler Ruthton Schools, a team from Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Schools, a team from Willow River Area School, and a team from White Bear Lake Schools.
The LCWM team of Aidan Moeller, Willow Casey, Gavin Bergstad and Morgan Klinkner finished on top as the 2025 Minnesota State LifeSmarts Champions! Now, they will continue on to the National Championship in Chicago, IL April 24-27, 2025.
The LCWM team of Charlotte, Chloe, Bobbie, and Nicholai finished in 3rd place.



After the pep fest Wednesday there will be a short parade out of town down Main Street for the wrestlers headed to state. This should happen around 9:00 am!
Visit this website for any additional wrestling information!
https://www.isd2071.k12.mn.us/page/state-wrestling-information

This is the last week for our Food Service Survey. So far we only have 97 responses district wide. This survey helps us know what everyone likes and dislikes about their food service experience so we can better our program.
Here is the direct link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGFWW85
Please complete the survey if you haven't already done so.


Our 9th graders attended the Career Navigator event at South Central College today. The Career Navigator Program provides career exploration opportunities to ninth graders throughout Southern Minnesota. Since 2017 South Central College (SCC) and South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) have partnered with area school districts in the South Central Perkins Consortium to offer the program to thousands of students. This year’s Career Navigator Program is expected to serve 2,632 ninth graders from 28 area schools.





**STUDENTS**
Are you around this weekend and looking for some volunteer hours? The Basketball Association needs some help running the clock and concessions! To sign up, click the link below!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EABAA2FA6FBC43-55057454-lake

Congratulations to the LCWM Area Wrestling Team on their advancement to the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament! Their first match will take place on Thursday, February 27, at 9:00 AM at the Xcel Energy Center.
As we have in the past when our teams compete at the state level, we encourage our students, staff, and community members to show their support. To accommodate those attending, there will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, February 27.
You are invited to a Pep Fest Wednesday, February 26, at 8:30 AM in the Secondary Gym !
All additional state tournament details can be found on the website: https://www.isd2071.k12.mn.us/page/state-wrestling-information
Thank you for your continued support of our students and athletes. Go Knights!


There will be a menu change for Friday at both schools!!
Elem Breakfast: Assorted Mini Bagels and Frudels or Choice of Cereal
Elem Lunch:
Choice 1: Pancakes and Sausage Patties
Choice 2: Grape Uncrustable
Choice 3: Turkey Munchable
Veg: Tater tots
High School Breakfast: Bacon Egg & Cheese on a Bagel or Grab and Go options
High School Lunch:
Choice 1:Build Your Own Breakfast Bar
Choice 2: Potato Bar
Choice 3: Grape Uncrustable
Choice 4: Chef Salads
Veg: Tater Tots

LCWM Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 due to the extreme cold warning that is in effect for our area and in consideration for the timing of our morning bus routes.
After school activities will still take place as scheduled, unless you hear otherwise from the coach/advisor.

STATE BOUND!! Congratulations to our LCWM Area wrestlers on their Section Championship today!!


Congratulations, Coach Manska, on 100 career wins!! We are thankful for the role you play in our student athletes experiences on and off the court!



Congratulations to Queen Finley and King Jake!

Congratulations to our 2025 Snow Week Court! We are looking forward to the week to promote school spirit and all of our student-centered activities! There are dress up days planned each day, Coronation will be held Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm in the Secondary Cafetorium and a dance on Saturday upstairs at the Lakes . We look forward to an exciting week!

A huge shoutout to everyone who donated to the Climb2FeedKids event in support of our Backpack and Powerpack Food Program! Thanks to your generosity, the Knight Climbers surpassed our goal of $1,500, raising over $1,900 to help fight childhood hunger! 💙🥪🎒
Not only did we crush our fundraising goal, but the Knight Climbers also took home the Most Team Spirit Award for the second year in a row! 🏆🎉
We are so proud of our community for coming together to make a difference. THANK YOU for your support! 💙💛 #Climb2FeedKids #KnightClimbers #MostTeamSpirit #BackpackProgram #PowerpackProgram #CommunityMatters


At LCWM Secondary, the PBIS team has started doing PARA Spotlights.
In January, we highlighted Bryce Stenzel and Rhonda Jensen.
In February, we are highlighting Tammy Sherwood and Bridget Carruth.
Thank you for all you do for LCWM students!





The 3rd Grade Knights Basketball team played the 3rd Grade St. Clair Cyclones during halftime of the Varsity game in St. Clair.
Great job to all!





Mr. Bosma's World Studies class had a medieval manor activity today! The pictures are of lords asking the king or queen for land, and then have serfs work the land, and pay knights to protect, while also ensuring the king or queen received their majority share.



We are looking for a long term substitute paraprofessional at the secondary. If you're interested, please apply today!
https://www.applitrack.com/mved/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37236&all=1#


The second of three school board/student council breakfasts was this morning. Students discussed snow week, training room, PSEO classes, ideas on improving school culture, among other things. It was a great conversation!


Congratulations to Aidan Moeller, LCWM Junior, for winning the Regional American Legion Oratorical Contest on Sunday, January 26th at the Madelia American Legion.
He will be representing District 2 at the State competition at the end of February.
