From the Principal’s Corner…
May is always crazy and exciting as we try to put an exclamation point on the year, especially for our seniors as they enter the last month of their careers. Thank you all for the support and patience shown these past eight months. We have had successes and some challenges, yet despite all, we continued to work hard to ensure our student's safety and educational needs.
I owe countless people an expression of gratitude. Our students have proved robust and resilient. Our faculty and staff have made an enormous difference to our students. Their commitment is outstanding, and our kids are beneficiaries. Thank our parents/guardians and community members for supporting our students and school. Our work together makes us a “RAIDER NATION”!
The weather has put a damper on our spring sports, and we hope it will change in May so our students can enjoy time with their teammates. Contact Sherri Lefebvre if you have questions about our spring activities. Here are our LPA events, bookmark http://www.pinetoprairieconference.org. You may choose the events you want to receive notifications.
The last school day will be Thursday, May 25th, with a 12:00 pm early dismissal. Graduation will be Saturday, May 20th, @ 2 pm at the High School. Please continue supporting and encouraging our students to finish the school year strong. Stay posted to our school website for updates and communications as we finish the school year and summer opportunities. Thank you for your support!
Notes/Tidbits
- Dollars for Scholars Awards Night - April 12th
- Thank you to our Donors for their generous support to our Senior class and the LPA School District. We have so many leaders in the class of 2023, and a lot of the decisions were difficult to make.
- We had 31 Students who received scholarships.
- A total of 59 Scholarships were awarded.
- Section & State Speech
- Mara Bestge, Shaylyn Taylor, and Karsyn Peterson all qualified for the Section Speech Meet.
- At the Section meet on Thursday, April 13th Mara Bestge took 4th place in the category of humor. Missing state by one place.
- Shaylyn Taylor and Karsyn Peterson took 2nd place within the category of duo and advanced to the State Speech Meet.
- Shaylyn and Karsyn competed against the top 24 duos from around the State on April 29th at Eastview High School. Shaylyn and Karsyn placed 14th against the top 24 duos from around the State. Congratulations!!
- LPA's Speech coach Amanda Snyder also received Sub Section 30 coach of the year this season.
- Archery Team
- Qualified and competed this past weekend at the National Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- I do not have any results, and I will post them in my next newsletter.
- Band/Choir Disney World Trip
- We had 85 Students have an amazing trip and performed multiple times to the music theme of “Disney Songs.” They worked hard and fundraised for the last four years. Thank you, Mrs. Jordan, Mr. Eklund, and our Chaperons, for supporting our students, keeping them safe, and creating a lifetime of memories.
- American Legion Fundraiser
- Thank you, Whitney Mikkelsen, for your leadership and for giving back to the community. Whitney organized a rummage sale fundraiser that raised over $5,400 to help rebuild the American Legion. Way to go, Whitney!!
- NHS Banquet - April 26th
- Celebrated this year's accomplishments and all the good things our members have done for others.
- They installed our newly-elected officers, retired our outgoing officers, inducted our new members, and recognized our graduating seniors.
- Brochure~NHS End of Year Banquet
Important Information
- Graduating Class of 2023
- LPA has 57 Seniors working hard and enjoying their last month of school.
- Graduation will be on Saturday, May 20th @ 2 pm in the High School Auditorium.
- Please come and support our great graduating seniors!
- Student's Teacher Contact Information
- If your student struggles with a class or has questions, keep in mind that we encourage and welcome you to contact your student’s teachers to keep you updated on progress. You may contact them by telephone or send an email. The staff email addresses are the initial of their first name followed by the last name @ lpa.k12.mn.us.
- Study Time
- Is available for all students in the Media Center Monday through Friday from 7:30-8:20 a.m. & 3:20 – 4:00 p.m. All students are encouraged to attend. A licensed teacher supervises to assist students if they need help.
- After School Tutoring
- With emphasis supporting ELA and Math on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Click on the link for details~After School Tutoring
- Attendance Recording
- Please email hs_attendance@lpa.k12.mn.us or call 218-325-0754 extension 1070. Leave the student's name, grade, parent’s name, and reason for the student being absent. If you know ahead of time that your student will be absent, it is expected that you contact the email or number listed prior to the absence. Otherwise, email/call as soon as you are able. Jim will check this email for messages, so you will no longer have to contact her or send a note if you use this method.
- Lunch Accounts
- There are several overdue lunch accounts. Lunch accounts are to be prepaid. Please check your student balance and submit payment online through the district website. Thank you for attending to this matter.
- LPA Athletics/Activities
- For up-to-date LPA events, bookmark https://www.pinetoprairieconfe... you may choose the events you want to receive notification on.
Dates to Remember
- 3rd - Day of Caring
- 3rd-6 Week Grade Check
- 3rd - JH Band/Choir Awards
- 6th - Prom
- 10th - Activities Banquet
- 10th - 7 Week Grade Check
- 13th - State/Section Instrumental/Vocal contests at FFCTC
- 17th - Varsity Music Awards Banquet
- 20th - Graduation @ 2pm
- 25th - Last day of school, Student dismissal @ 12:00pm
- Junt 5th-23rd - Summer School
Go Raiders!
Art Meyer, Lake Park Audubon High School Principal