Celebrating Our Outstanding Counselor: Jamie Nelson! 🌟
As we observe School Counselor Appreciation Week, we want to take this opportunity to shine a bright spotlight on our dedicated counselor, Jamie Nelson. Jamie has been an invaluable asset to our school and an unwavering source of support, guidance, and encouragement for our students.
Why Jamie is Exceptional:
Compassionate Support: Jamie’s door is always open to our students. She creates a safe and welcoming environment where they can express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Her empathetic nature fosters trust, allowing students to share their concerns and seek help when they need it most.
Academic Guidance: With her expertise and knowledge, Jamie helps students navigate their academic journeys. She provides personalized advice, helping them set realistic goals and create actionable plans to achieve success in their studies. Her dedication to academic excellence inspires students to strive for their best.
Life Skills Advocate: Jamie goes beyond traditional counseling by equipping students with essential life skills. She conducts workshops on topics such as stress management, effective communication, and conflict resolution, empowering students to develop resilience and emotional intelligence.
Community Builder: Jamie’s involvement in school events and activities fosters a sense of community and belonging. She collaborates with teachers, parents, and community organizations to create programs that support students’ overall well-being and encourage positive relationships.
A Source of Inspiration: Jamie’s passion for helping students succeed is contagious. She not only advocates for their needs but also inspires them to reach their full potential, instilling confidence and a sense of purpose in each student she encounters.
We are incredibly grateful for Jamie’s hard work and dedication. Her impact goes beyond individual lives; it strengthens our entire school community and creates an environment where every student feels valued and supported.
Let’s come together to celebrate Jamie Nelson this week! Join us in expressing our appreciation for all that she does to make our school a better place. Whether through a kind word, a note of thanks, or simply acknowledging her efforts, let’s make sure Jamie knows how much she is valued.
Thank you, Jamie, for your unwavering commitment to our students and for being such an integral part of our school community!
As we observe School Counselor Appreciation Week, we want to take this opportunity to shine a bright spotlight on our dedicated counselor, Jamie Nelson. Jamie has been an invaluable asset to our school and an unwavering source of support, guidance, and encouragement for our students.
Why Jamie is Exceptional:
Compassionate Support: Jamie’s door is always open to our students. She creates a safe and welcoming environment where they can express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Her empathetic nature fosters trust, allowing students to share their concerns and seek help when they need it most.
Academic Guidance: With her expertise and knowledge, Jamie helps students navigate their academic journeys. She provides personalized advice, helping them set realistic goals and create actionable plans to achieve success in their studies. Her dedication to academic excellence inspires students to strive for their best.
Life Skills Advocate: Jamie goes beyond traditional counseling by equipping students with essential life skills. She conducts workshops on topics such as stress management, effective communication, and conflict resolution, empowering students to develop resilience and emotional intelligence.
Community Builder: Jamie’s involvement in school events and activities fosters a sense of community and belonging. She collaborates with teachers, parents, and community organizations to create programs that support students’ overall well-being and encourage positive relationships.
A Source of Inspiration: Jamie’s passion for helping students succeed is contagious. She not only advocates for their needs but also inspires them to reach their full potential, instilling confidence and a sense of purpose in each student she encounters.
We are incredibly grateful for Jamie’s hard work and dedication. Her impact goes beyond individual lives; it strengthens our entire school community and creates an environment where every student feels valued and supported.
Let’s come together to celebrate Jamie Nelson this week! Join us in expressing our appreciation for all that she does to make our school a better place. Whether through a kind word, a note of thanks, or simply acknowledging her efforts, let’s make sure Jamie knows how much she is valued.
Thank you, Jamie, for your unwavering commitment to our students and for being such an integral part of our school community!
**IMPORTANT** School District Calendar Update
Due to a scheduling change, there will be no school on Friday, February 20th. Raider Care will be closed, and there will be no after-school activities. -> https://aptg.co/hQg5Yy
Due to a scheduling change, there will be no school on Friday, February 20th. Raider Care will be closed, and there will be no after-school activities. -> https://aptg.co/hQg5Yy
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#RaiderSnapshot: Values, Giving, and Big Milestones!
It was a week of excellence both in and out of the classroom!
We are so proud of our Leadership, Pride, and Achievement (LPA) winners: Hanna, Talimay, Morgan, and Violet. These students have done an outstanding job exemplifying our school’s core values!
Our community spirit was also on full display with the PAY Committee’s successful bake sale. A huge thank you to everyone who participated—the proceeds are headed directly to local non-profits!
In athletics, we’re sharing photos of Boys Basketball and Girls Wrestling in action. We also have a very special celebration: a massive congratulations to Kendra Nelson for passing the 1,000 career point milestone! 🏀🔥
Great job to all our Raiders this week!
It was a week of excellence both in and out of the classroom!
We are so proud of our Leadership, Pride, and Achievement (LPA) winners: Hanna, Talimay, Morgan, and Violet. These students have done an outstanding job exemplifying our school’s core values!
Our community spirit was also on full display with the PAY Committee’s successful bake sale. A huge thank you to everyone who participated—the proceeds are headed directly to local non-profits!
In athletics, we’re sharing photos of Boys Basketball and Girls Wrestling in action. We also have a very special celebration: a massive congratulations to Kendra Nelson for passing the 1,000 career point milestone! 🏀🔥
Great job to all our Raiders this week!
Despite two e-learning days last week, LPA High School celebrated Snodaze week! We had a great few days filled with royalty coronation and special dress up days.
Thank you to our students who participated in dress up days and congratulations to our Snodaze Royalty: King Manolo Regin, Queen Katelyn Smith, Prince Noah Abbott and Princess Chloe Johnson.
A final HUGE thank you to Mr. Tarmann's Student Council for always putting on amazing events for our student body!
Thank you to our students who participated in dress up days and congratulations to our Snodaze Royalty: King Manolo Regin, Queen Katelyn Smith, Prince Noah Abbott and Princess Chloe Johnson.
A final HUGE thank you to Mr. Tarmann's Student Council for always putting on amazing events for our student body!
LPA Raiders Boys Basketball Reunion Night:
It’s hard to believe that a decade has passed since the 2015-16 & 2016-17 State Tournament Teams! To celebrate this milestone, we’re excited to invite you all to a reunion/recognition night at our BBB/GBB DH vs Fosston on January 23rd. This is a chance for all players, coaches, and supporters to get together, catch up, laugh about the old stories, and reflect on the journey you all shared. Please see the tentative schedule of events below:
Schedule of Events:
JV Girls Game - 4:15 PM (Main Gym)
JV Boys Game - 4:15 PM (South Gym)
Varsity Girls Game - 5:45 PM (Main Gym)
**State Tournament Teams Recognition following the Girls Varsity Game**
Varsity Boys Game - 7:15 PM (Main Gym)
ALL Events will be held at LPA Elementary
We look forward to a memorable and fun night in the gym with you all!
-Raider Boys Basketball
The band concert scheduled for tonight has been postponed to Friday, January 30th! Join us in the LPA High School Theater at 7:00 PM for some music to warm you up from these frigid temps!
Join us next week for the winter band concert! Our Middle School and Varsity Bands have been hard at work on music that should surely warm your hearts and minds. This concert is free to the public. Join us at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 19th, in the high school theater in Lake Park.
LPA Post Prom Fundraiser Event
🌟 ¡HOLA! LEARN SPANISH ONLINE 🌟
Classes for Kids, Teens & Adults
Looking for a fun and flexible way to learn Spanish?
Lake Park Audubon Community Education, in partnership with Futura Adventures, is offering LIVE online Spanish classes for all ages!
🧒 Elementary (K–5) – ¡Vamos a Explorar!
🎒 Middle School (6–8) – Spanish Prep
🧑💼 Adults (18+) – Conversational, Beginner, Intermediate & Travel Spanish
✨ Why Join?
✔ Live weekly Zoom classes
✔ Taught by experienced instructors
✔ Recorded lessons & digital materials included
✔ Learn from home — anywhere!
📅 February–April | Virtual Classes
🔗 Register today:
👉 https://futuraadventures.com/MINNESOTA-REGION/
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to enroll!
Classes for Kids, Teens & Adults
Looking for a fun and flexible way to learn Spanish?
Lake Park Audubon Community Education, in partnership with Futura Adventures, is offering LIVE online Spanish classes for all ages!
🧒 Elementary (K–5) – ¡Vamos a Explorar!
🎒 Middle School (6–8) – Spanish Prep
🧑💼 Adults (18+) – Conversational, Beginner, Intermediate & Travel Spanish
✨ Why Join?
✔ Live weekly Zoom classes
✔ Taught by experienced instructors
✔ Recorded lessons & digital materials included
✔ Learn from home — anywhere!
📅 February–April | Virtual Classes
🔗 Register today:
👉 https://futuraadventures.com/MINNESOTA-REGION/
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to enroll!
The students in Mr. Waselk’s Studio have put so much work into this holiday production. Through missing practices due to weather and other scheduling obstacles, they remained flexible and determined. Their perseverance and creativity truly shine in this performance. Sit back and enjoy The Case of the Missing Holiday Cheer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHcnEVXCKKE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHcnEVXCKKE
Sam's Meals for Many is a project run by the Lake Park Audubon chapter of the National Honor Society. Today we packed up all the donations and are distributing the meals to 70 families in our community! This is what NHS is all about! Thank you to all members and staff for your help- couldn't have gotten this done without you!
Packing is underway for LPA's Annual Sam's Meals for Many Donation Drive!
Our NHS students are having fun in the chaos!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy News Years from LPA!
Today's combined Jr High & Varsity Choir Holiday Concerts will start at 10:00am and 7:00pm. The West doors will be open at 9:45am and 6:30pm respectively.
This week's #RaiderSnapshot is full of positive energy!
Our middle school students showed off their creativity by designing Minute-to-Win-It games for their Studios class, resulting in a super fun day where staff and students got to play the games they created!
Meanwhile, our high school participated in our "Thankful Wall," where students and staff spread much-needed gratitude throughout the building this holiday season. We also have pictures of students focused and working hard on mathematics in Mr. Richter's Class!
Finally, a huge congratulations to our PBIS Student Award Winners: Alexis, Hunter, and Beau! Great job, everyone!
Our middle school students showed off their creativity by designing Minute-to-Win-It games for their Studios class, resulting in a super fun day where staff and students got to play the games they created!
Meanwhile, our high school participated in our "Thankful Wall," where students and staff spread much-needed gratitude throughout the building this holiday season. We also have pictures of students focused and working hard on mathematics in Mr. Richter's Class!
Finally, a huge congratulations to our PBIS Student Award Winners: Alexis, Hunter, and Beau! Great job, everyone!
Another week filled with achievement and practical learning!
This week's #RaiderSnapshot features our students acting as real-life investigators! Our Forensics class was busy practicing essential evidence collection skills as they worked to solve a classroom case.
Meanwhile, the Culture Club enjoyed some time doing crafts and watching the informative Native Report.
We are also celebrating our weekly stars:
A huge congratulations to Mrs. Zick for being recognized as the Staff of the Week!
Well done to our LPA Award Winners: Jackson, Aurianna, Rose, and Bentley!
It's great to see so many Raiders excelling and engaged!
This week's #RaiderSnapshot features our students acting as real-life investigators! Our Forensics class was busy practicing essential evidence collection skills as they worked to solve a classroom case.
Meanwhile, the Culture Club enjoyed some time doing crafts and watching the informative Native Report.
We are also celebrating our weekly stars:
A huge congratulations to Mrs. Zick for being recognized as the Staff of the Week!
Well done to our LPA Award Winners: Jackson, Aurianna, Rose, and Bentley!
It's great to see so many Raiders excelling and engaged!
Band and Choir Families!
The Butter Braid orders will be delivered today around 1:00 PM. Please pick them up at Door J. (East side of the High School.) Mr. Eklund is available until 5:30. Contact him if you need to make other arrangements. aeklund@lpa.k12.mn.us
The High School Food Drive is THIS WEEK! The 17th- 21st!
Bring in goods each day for donation to local families. Every teacher will have a box in their room for the food. Items that match the theme of the day will count as double points but all donations are welcome! The teachers with the most amount of points by Friday will be pied during our assembly next week.
Another fantastic week of recognition and field trips!
This week's #RaiderSnapshot highlights exciting learning outside the classroom:
Our Culture Club enjoyed an enriching field trip to the Plains Art Museum in Fargo.
Students in our Career classes got a great look at future options during a field trip to the NDSCS facilities!
And a huge congratulations to our well-deserved Teacher of the Week, Middle School Math teacher, Mr. McIntire!
Great work, Raiders!
This week's #RaiderSnapshot highlights exciting learning outside the classroom:
Our Culture Club enjoyed an enriching field trip to the Plains Art Museum in Fargo.
Students in our Career classes got a great look at future options during a field trip to the NDSCS facilities!
And a huge congratulations to our well-deserved Teacher of the Week, Middle School Math teacher, Mr. McIntire!
Great work, Raiders!
The LPA Theater Department is excited to present its fall musical, The Little Mermaid, for the community!
Dive "Under the Sea" and experience this beloved story brought to life on stage with incredible performances, beautiful music, and stunning visuals. Our students have been working hard to create a show you won’t want to miss!
📅 Show Dates: November 21st @ 7PM, November 22nd @2PM, & November 22nd @7PM.
📍 Location: Lake Park Audubon High School Theater
🎟️ Tickets: $10 for Adults and $6 for Students. Tickets available at the door.
Before the 7:00 PM show on Saturday, November 22nd, LPA Friends of the Fine Arts will once again host a dinner and theater event. Information about the dinner and theater will be announced soon.
Come support our talented cast and crew and enjoy a night of live theatre with the whole family!
Dive "Under the Sea" and experience this beloved story brought to life on stage with incredible performances, beautiful music, and stunning visuals. Our students have been working hard to create a show you won’t want to miss!
📅 Show Dates: November 21st @ 7PM, November 22nd @2PM, & November 22nd @7PM.
📍 Location: Lake Park Audubon High School Theater
🎟️ Tickets: $10 for Adults and $6 for Students. Tickets available at the door.
Before the 7:00 PM show on Saturday, November 22nd, LPA Friends of the Fine Arts will once again host a dinner and theater event. Information about the dinner and theater will be announced soon.
Come support our talented cast and crew and enjoy a night of live theatre with the whole family!
