Lake Park Audubon Independent School District 2889

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Lake Park Audubon School Board Special Election Set for November 4, 2025. There is one seat open for a three-year term. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter in Minnesota, be at least 21 years of age when assuming office, have been a resident of the school district for at least thirty days before the election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office in the same general election.

Affidavits of Candidacy are available at the Lake Park Audubon Schools District Office, located at 611 Vigen Lane in Lake Park. The filing fee for this office is $2. The period for filing affidavits of candidacy begins on July 29, 2025, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2025.

An introduction to our new Superintendent, Dr. Randal Bergquist. https://youtube.com/shorts/RRG2KBUIkFY

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This morning, an incident occurred in Audubon within close proximity to the school that involved federal, state, and local law enforcement. I was alerted to the situation early this morning by Officer Weidemen so we were able to develop a plan with elementary front office staff and administration to ensure our students and staff were safe. The incident was resolved quickly and without any resistance. We want to thank Officer Weidemen for always putting the safety of our students and staff first and being such a supportive influence on our school.

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May 7, 2025 For Immediate Release Contact: Barb Bergseth 612-419-3619 bbergseth@synergyexchange.org Lake Park Audubon Middle School Receives a 2025 Minnesota Promising Practice Award MINNEAPOLIS— Lake Park Audubon Middle School was one of 10 honorees celebrated for excellence by Synergy & Leadership Exchange at the Character Recognition Awards on May 6 at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. The event brought together educators and leaders to recognize the exemplary achievements of the honorees. Lake Park Audubon Middle School received a Minnesota Promising Practice Award for “Studios.” Studios are periods in the schedule where students utilize communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking to solve authentic real-world problems. Studio topics help teach the characteristics found in the school’s portrait of a graduate. Many studios are multi-grade, project-based units. Studios have helped to build integrity, responsibility, agency and self-advocacy in the student body. Promising Practices are unique and successful practices created and implemented by schools, districts and youth-serving organizations that promote character development in Pre-K–grade 12 students. Applications are evaluated by a blue-ribbon panel of education professionals. Selected practices are shared on the Synergy website to inspire and support other educators. Synergy & Leadership Exchange has presented 119 Minnesota Promising Practices since the program began in 2008. Key highlights of the event included a message from Minnesota Education Commissioner Willie Jett along with a presentation of Governor Walz’s “Character Recognition Day” proclamation, an inspiring keynote from Suwana Kirkland, Dakota County Community Corrections Director, and an awards presentation highlighting innovative and successful practices, programs, and outcomes in character and ethical leadership development. “I believe character demonstrates a higher power and calling that skills and competency does not produce, reveal or measure,” shared Director Kirkland. “Having good character is fundamentally critical in every position of public service.” "The Character Recognition Awards is a great event to spotlight character as a measure of success and to celebrate the remarkable work being done by schools, community programs and individual leaders," said Wanda Sommers Wall, executive director of Synergy & Leadership Exchange. “A sincere thank you to our 2025 Respect Sponsor, Blaze Credit Union.” Through events like the Character Recognition Awards, Synergy & Leadership Exchange aims to motivate honorees for continued success, inspire others with outstanding examples, and celebrate the transformative impact of character formation in schools and community programs. ### Synergy & Leadership Exchange is a nonprofit organization and program of the South Central Service Cooperative. It is dedicated to fostering collaboration to advance the development of ethical citizens, providing educational resources, and celebrating achievement and best practices in Minnesota schools, businesses and communities. For more information visit www.synergyexchange.org.

Lake Park Audubon Public Schools is currently accepting applications for an open school board vacancy. If interested, please complete the form at the link below. The deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, May 14th by 3 p.m. If there are any questions, please reach out to Dr. Godfrey or Board Chair Paul Danda. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVjH-YiZx_dYf7xHZZTjKpND-Hi1G4ZvB_FkiJWAkBB1s4Ug/viewform?usp=header

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**Reminder: Summer Rec Registration and T-shirt Orders Close Tomorrow!** To stay informed about important updates, please join the Team Reach Communication Page. - Download the Team Reach app on your phone. - Enter the group code to join the LPA Summer Rec Group. **Group Name:** LPA Summer Rec **Group Code:** LPARaiders25 This page will serve as our primary communication resource this year. If you have any questions, please contact Activities Director Landon Schultz at lschultz@lpa.k12.mn.us.

The Last Day to Register for Summer Day Camp is April 28th. Registration information can be found here: https://www.lakeparkaudubon.com/page/day-camp

REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS REGISTRING FOR SUMMER REC PROGRAMS: T-shirt is not included in the registration fee this year! You must order your t-shirt at the link below. https://lakeparkauduboncommunityrecstore25.itemorder.com/ Lastly, it is important to order a shirt as these will be used for game jerseys for baseball & softball teams and be used for team pictures on Picture day! T-Shirt order and Summer Rec Registration closes April 28th. Summer Rec information can be found here: https://www.lakeparkaudubon.com/o/lpace/page/summer-rec

Open Gym at the Elementary has ended for the season due to low attendance and warmer temperatures. We will see you again next winter! Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine outside!

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Due to the accumulation of snow still on our country roads, LPA will have an eLearning day today, April 3. This will give snow removal equipment time to ensure all of our roads are safe. Dr. Godfrey