ELC High School Announcements

April 15, 2026

Cycle 11 - Day 4 - Week 4

Happy birthday: Grady Gesche and Armando Hernandez today.
Activities: April (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
Sergeant John Andrzejek, Marine Corps Recruiter Lunch table today. Stop and see him.
Library Books-books must be returned to library by Friday, May 8th.
Reminder Seniors: The local scholarships that get turned into ELC are due April 15th to the google classroom. Please check turn in dates and locations of the other scholarships.
9th grade-Fri. May 1, Mon. May 4th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - Physical Science; Thurs. May 7th Mrs. Brechwald/Mrs. Gjerde Course Planning in Physical Science
10th grade- Today - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - English 10; Thurs. April 16th - Mrs. Brechwald and Mrs. Gjerde in English 10 - Course Planning; Today - 5:15 Sophomore Parent Meeting - High School Cafeteria (ILCC coming to this also)
For any students considering taking classes at ILCC for 1st semester next year-Mark these dates down to come in if you would like assistance in helping with registration/course selection. All day Fri. April 17 - 2nd College Class selection help day counseling Office - All day Mon. May 4th - 3rd and FINAL college help day
Fall scheduling next year-May 8 is the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde. No exceptions!
ILCC Aviation Day Friday, April 24th at Estherville Airport. See Mrs. Brechwald’s email details/sign up by 4-17.
Iowa Assessment Tests and schedule-Tuesday, April 21 – Thursday, April 23rd. Students in grades 9-11 report to assigned rooms for testing each morning at 8:05. Room assignments will be posted outside office. Please do your best on assessments as they are used for placement courses, and your eventual ability to take college level courses. Assessments help us know where we need to focus more teaching and time. After testing, we will use a 2.0-hour late start schedule. Seniors report to class at 10:00 a.m. If come earlier remain in the cafeteria. Science testing will be done on Friday, April. 24th (time audit coming out later.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, April 23. Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit. Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals. If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu
March Purple Cord hours due on Friday, April 30 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting February Purple Cord hours*
Color Guard Auditions for 9th - 12th students (2026-2027 School Year) : There will be auditions for next fall's Marching Band Color Guard Tuesday, April 21st in the Middle School Gym from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you are interested or have any questions, please see Mrs. Giebler or email Tracy Ross at: tracyross.rn@gmail.com

Plan Ahead 4-22 Midterm 4th Quarter, 5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day, 5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal 2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students

April 14, 2026

Cycle 11 - Day 3 - Week 4

Happy birthday: Rozalyn Simpson, Jocelyn Chilel Ramirez, Matthew DeWitt today.
Activities: April Today 4 p.m. Esports vs North Fayette Valley, JV/V G Golf H, JV/V B golf at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m. V G track at Algona, 4:30 p.m. V B track at Spirit Lake; (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
Congratulations to the Band and Choir on their successful performances at the Class 2A Solo and Ensemble Contest in Eagle Grove on Saturday. In total the band and choir received 9 Superior Ratings, 8 Excellent Ratings, and 2 Good Ratings.
Reminder Seniors: The local scholarships that get turned into ELC are due April 15th to the google classroom. Please check turn in dates and locations of the other scholarships.
9th grade-Fri. May 1, Mon. May 4th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - Physical Science; Thurs. May 7th Mrs. Brechwald/Mrs. Gjerde Course Planning in Physical Science
10th grade-Tues. Today/Wed. April 15th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - English 10; Thurs. April 16th - Mrs. Brechwald and Mrs. Gjerde in English 10 - Course Planning; Wed. April 15th - 5:15 Sophomore Parent Meeting - High School Cafeteria (ILCC coming to this also)
For any students considering taking classes at ILCC for the 1st semester next year-Please mark these dates down to come in if you would like assistance in helping with registration and course selection. All day Fri. April 17 - 2nd College Class selection help day counseling Office - All day Mon. May 4th - 3rd and FINAL college help day
Fall scheduling next year-May 8 is the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde. No exceptions!
Community Blood Bank Today Any person who donates blood will receive a $20 gift card to Hy-Vee. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parent consent form - see Mrs. Paulson or the office for a form), weigh 110 lbs or more, and be in good general health. You will need to bring identification with you to the drive (driver's license, CBB donor card, state ID, employee or student ID with photo, military ID or passport).Sign up on google.doc. 8-11 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.
ILCC Aviation Day Friday, April 24th at the Estherville Airport. See Mrs. Brechwald’s email details/sign up by 4-17.
Iowa Assessment Tests and schedule-Tuesday, April 21 – Thursday, April 23rd. Students in grades 9-11 report to assigned rooms for testing each morning at 8:05. Room assignments will be posted outside office. Please do your best on assessments as they are used for placement courses, and your eventual ability to take college level courses. Assessments help us know where we need to focus more teaching and time. After testing, we will use a 2.0-hour late start schedule. Seniors report to class at 10:00 a.m. If come earlier remain in the cafeteria. Science testing will be done on Friday, April. 24th (time audit coming out later.
March Purple Cord hours are due on Friday, April 30 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting February Purple Cord hours*
Color Guard Auditions for 9th - 12th students (2026-2027 School Year) : There will be auditions for next fall's Marching Band Color Guard Today and Tuesday, April 21st in the Middle School Gym from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you are interested or have any questions, please see Mrs. Giebler or email Tracy Ross at: tracyross.rn@gmail.com

April 13, 2026

Cycle 11 - Day 2 - Week 4

Happy birthday: none
Activities: April (13) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Cherokee Washington; (14) 4 p.m. Esports vs North Fayette Valley, JV/V G Golf H, JV/V B golf at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m. V G track at Algona, 4:30 p.m. V B track at Spirit Lake; (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
Congratulations to the Band and Choir on their successful performances at the Class 2A Solo and Ensemble Contest in Eagle Grove on Saturday. In total the band and choir received 9 Superior Ratings, 8 Excellent Ratings, and 2 Good Ratings.
Reminder Seniors: The local scholarships that get turned into ELC are due April 15th to the google classroom. Please check turn in dates and locations of the other scholarships.
9th grade-Fri. May 1, Mon. May 4th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - Physical Science; Thurs. May 7th Mrs. Brechwald/Mrs. Gjerde Course Planning in Physical Science
10th grade-Tues. April 14th/Wed. April 15th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - English 10; Thurs. April 16th - Mrs. Brechwald and Mrs. Gjerde in English 10 - Course Planning; Wed. April 15th - 5:15 Sophomore Parent Meeting - High School Cafeteria (ILCC coming to this also)
For any students considering taking classes at ILCC for the 1st semester next year-Please mark these dates down to come in if you would like assistance in helping with registration and course selection. All day Fri. April 17 - 2nd College Class selection help day counseling Office - All day Mon. May 4th - 3rd and FINAL college help day
Fall scheduling next year-May 8 is the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde. No exceptions!
Community Blood Bank Tuesday, April 14 Any person who donates blood will receive a $20 gift card to Hy-Vee. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parent consent form - see Mrs. Paulson or the office for a form), weigh 110 lbs or more, and be in good general health. You will need to bring identification with you to the drive (driver's license, CBB donor card, state ID, employee or student ID with photo, military ID or passport).Sign up on google.doc. 8-11 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.
ILCC Aviation Day Friday, April 24th at the Estherville Airport. See Mrs. Brechwald’s email details/sign up. (17)
March Purple Cord hours are due on Friday, April 30 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting February Purple Cord hours*
Color Guard Auditions for 9th - 12th students (2026-2027 School Year) : There will be auditions for next fall's Marching Band Color Guard on Tuesday, April 14th and Tuesday, April 21st in the Middle School Gym from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you are interested or have any questions, please see Mrs. Giebler or email Tracy Ross at: tracyross.rn@gmail.com

April 9, 2026

Cycle 10 - Day 6 - Week 3

Happy birthday: Danica Dickson today.
Activities: April today 4 p.m. JV/V tennis at Storm Lake, JV/V G/B track at Cherokee; (11) HS Band/Vocal Solo and Ensemble; (13) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Cherokee Washington; (14) 4 p.m. Esports vs North Fayette Valley, JV/V G Golf H, JV/V B golf at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m. V G track at Algona, 4:30 p.m. V B track at Spirit Lake; (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
Reminder Seniors: The local scholarships that get turned into ELC are due April 15th to the google classroom. Please check turn in dates and locations of the other scholarships.
9th grade-Fri. May 1, Mon. May 4th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - Physical Science; Thurs. May 7th Mrs. Brechwald/Mrs. Gjerde Course Planning in Physical Science
10th grade-Tues. April 14th/Wed. April 15th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - English 10; Thurs. April 16th - Mrs. Brechwald and Mrs. Gjerde in English 10 - Course Planning; Wed. April 15th - 5:15 Sophomore Parent Meeting - High School Cafeteria (ILCC coming to this also)
For any students considering taking classes at ILCC for the 1st semester next year-Please mark these dates down to come in if you would like assistance in helping with registration and course selection. Thursday, April 9 - 1st help day Counseling Office - All day Fri. April 17 - 2nd College Class selection help day counseling Office - All day Mon. May 4th - 3rd and FINAL college help day
Fall scheduling next year-May 8 is the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde. No exceptions!
Community Blood Bank Tuesday, April 14 Any person who donates blood will receive a $20 gift card to Hy-Vee. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parent consent form - see Mrs. Paulson or the office for a form), weigh 110 lbs or more, and be in good general health. You will need to bring identification with you to the drive (driver's license, CBB donor card, state ID, employee or student ID with photo, military ID or passport).Sign up on google.doc. 8-11 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.
ILCC Aviation Day Friday, April 24th at the Estherville Airport. See Mrs. Brechwald’s email details/sign up. (17)
March Purple Cord hours are due on Friday, April 30 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting February Purple Cord hours*
Color Guard Auditions for 9th - 12th students (2026-2027 School Year) : There will be auditions for next fall's Marching Band Color Guard on Tuesday, April 14th and Tuesday, April 21st in the Middle School Gym from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you are interested or have any questions, please see Mrs. Giebler or email Tracy Ross at: tracyross.rn@gmail.com

April 8, 2026

Cycle 10 - Day 5 - Week 3

Happy birthday: none
Activities: April (9) 4 p.m. JV/V tennis at Storm Lake, JV/V G/B track at Cherokee; (11) HS Band/Vocal Solo and Ensemble; (13) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Cherokee Washington; (14) 4 p.m. Esports vs North Fayette Valley, JV/V G Golf H, JV/V B golf at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m. V G track at Algona, 4:30 p.m. V B track at Spirit Lake; (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
Reminder Seniors: The local scholarships that get turned into ELC are due April 15th to the google classroom. Please check turn in dates and locations of the other scholarships.
9th grade-Fri. May 1, Mon. May 4th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - Physical Science; Thurs. May 7th Mrs. Brechwald/Mrs. Gjerde Course Planning in Physical Science
10th grade-Tues. April 14th/Wed. April 15th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - English 10; Thurs. April 16th - Mrs. Brechwald and Mrs. Gjerde in English 10 - Course Planning; Wed. April 15th - 5:15 Sophomore Parent Meeting - High School Cafeteria (ILCC coming to this also)
11th grade-Today-Mrs Brechwald in US History schedule with Juniors.
For any students considering taking classes at ILCC for the 1st semester next year-Please mark these dates down to come in if you would like assistance in helping with registration and course selection. Thursday, April 9 - 1st help day Counseling Office - All day Fri. April 17 - 2nd College Class selection help day counseling Office - All day Mon. May 4th - 3rd and FINAL college help day
Fall scheduling next year-May 8 is the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde. No exceptions!
Community Blood Bank Tuesday, April 14 Any person who donates blood will receive a $20 gift card to Hy-Vee. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parent consent form - see Mrs. Paulson or the office for a form), weigh 110 lbs or more, and be in good general health. You will need to bring identification with you to the drive (driver's license, CBB donor card, state ID, employee or student ID with photo, military ID or passport).
ILCC Aviation Day Friday, April 24th at the Estherville Airport. See Mrs. Brechwald’s email details/sign up.
March Purple Cord hours are due on Friday, April 30 @ 3:30pm *no longer accepting February Purple Cord hours*
Color Guard Auditions for 9th - 12th students (2026-2027 School Year) : There will be auditions for next fall's Marching Band Color Guard on Tuesday, April 14th and Tuesday, April 21st in the Middle School Gym from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you are interested or have any questions, please see Mrs. Giebler or email Tracy Ross at: tracyross.rn@gmail.com

April 2, 2026

Cycle 10 - Day 4 - Week 2

Happy birthday: Logan Schroeder, Mia Olson today; (3) Wyatt Martin, Natalie Castro Meija; (4) Evan Griffith, Symon Reitz, Wyatt Harrington; (6) Drew Sheda; (7) Cesar Tzoc, Aaron Hernandez, Samuel Hernandez
Activities: April Today 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, 4 p.m. Esports vs Osage, JV/V G golf at Pocahontas Area, 4:15 p.m. JV/V G track at Okoboji, 5/6:30 p.m. V G/B soccer at Sheldon; (9) 4 p.m. JV/V tennis at Storm Lake, JV/V G/B track at Cherokee; (11) HS Band/Vocal Solo and Ensemble; (13) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Cherokee Washington; (14) 4 p.m. Esports vs North Fayette Valley, JV/V G Golf H, JV/V B golf at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m. V G track at Algona, 4:30 p.m. V B track at Spirit Lake; (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
No School- April (3,6) Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/Collaboration
The HS Fine Arts Department (Band, Choir, Art, Theater, & Speech) will be taking a trip to Chicago in June of 2027. If you will be involved in any of these activities next year and would like more information about the trip, please see Mrs. Giebler, Mr. Began, Mr. Hexamer, Mr. Rice or Mrs. Irwin.
Reminder Seniors: The local scholarships that get turned into ELC are due April 15th to the google classroom. Please check turn in dates and locations of the other scholarships.
9th grade-Fri. May 1, Mon. May 4th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - Physical Science; Thurs. May 7th Mrs. Brechwald/Mrs. Gjerde Course Planning in Physical Science
10th grade-Tues. April 14th/Wed. April 15th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - English 10; Thurs. April 16th - Mrs. Brechwald and Mrs. Gjerde in English 10 - Course Planning; Wed. April 15th - 5:15 Sophomore Parent Meeting - High School Cafeteria (ILCC coming to this also)
11th grade-Wed. April 1 - Mrs Brechwald in US History scheduling with Juniors.
For any students considering taking classes at ILCC for the 1st semester next year-Please mark these dates down to come in if you would like assistance in helping with registration and course selection. Thursday, April 9 - 1st help day Counseling Office - All day Fri. April 17 - 2nd College Class selection help day counseling Office - All day Mon. May 4th - 3rd and FINAL college help day
Fall scheduling next year-May 8 is the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde. No exceptions!

Plan Ahead 4-22 Midterm 4th Quarter, 5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day, 5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal

2026-2027 School year August 24 9th grade orientation, August 25 All students

2026 Grand March News Release

Saturday April 18th is the date set for the 2026 Prom Grand March at Estherville Lincoln Central High School.

This year’s Grand March theme is,

“Winter Wonderland”. The event will begin at 5 pm in the high school gym. This event is open to the general public and doors open to the public at 4 p.m. The general public should enter at the High School main entrance. The cost of admission is $5.00 per person. There is no charge for Grand March participants. (students participating in the Grand March) Parking this year will be allowed in the high school parking lot for the public. Grand March participants will be entering the building through the main entrance of the Middle School. Guys are encouraged to drop off their dates at the Middle School front door and then go park their cars in the Middle School West parking lot. Doors will open at 4pm Once inside, proceed to the math hallway at the High School. Participants please fill out a card with your names on it to give to the emcee.

The dinner and dance will be held at the Elks Lodge following the Grand March beginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m. Post prom activities will begin after the dance at 10:30 p.m. and will be held at the High School cafeteria ending at 2:00 a.m.

Timeline:

* 5:00 to 6:00 Grand March (doors open at 4pm for participants and general public)

* 6:00 to 7:00 Dinner at the ELKS lodge (for student participants)

* 7:00 to 10:00 Dance at the ELKS lodge (for student participants)

* 10:30 to 2:00 Post Prom at the High School. (for student participants)

April 1, 2026

Cycle 10 - Day 3 - Week 2

Happy birthday: Mayha Castro, Adam Schumacher today
Activities: April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, 4 p.m. Esports vs Osage, JV/V G golf at Pocahontas Area, 4:15 p.m. JV/V G track at Okoboji, 5/6:30 p.m. V G/B soccer at Sheldon; (9) 4 p.m. JV/V tennis at Storm Lake, JV/V G/B track at Cherokee; (11) HS Band/Vocal Solo and Ensemble; (13) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Cherokee Washington; (14) 4 p.m. Esports vs North Fayette Valley, JV/V G Golf H, JV/V B golf at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m. V G track at Algona, 4:30 p.m. V B track at Spirit Lake; (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
No School- April (3,6) Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/Collaboration
The HS Fine Arts Department (Band, Choir, Art, Theater, & Speech) will be taking a trip to Chicago in June of 2027. If you will be involved in any of these activities next year and would like more information about the trip, please see Mrs. Giebler, Mr. Began, Mr. Hexamer, Mr. Rice or Mrs. Irwin.
Reminder Seniors: The local scholarships that get turned into ELC are due April 15th to the google classroom. Please check turn in dates and locations of the other scholarships.
9th grade-Fri. May 1, Mon. May 4th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - Physical Science; Thurs. May 7th Mrs. Brechwald/Mrs. Gjerde Course Planning in Physical Science
10th grade-Tues. April 14th/Wed. April 15th - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - English 10; Thurs. April 16th - Mrs. Brechwald and Mrs. Gjerde in English 10 - Course Planning; Wed. April 15th - 5:15 Sophomore Parent Meeting - High School Cafeteria (ILCC coming to this also)
11th grade-Mon. March 30/Tues. March 31 - Mrs. Frideres Career Exploration/Xello - US History scheduling and Career Exp. - US History; Wed. April 1 - Mrs Brechwald in US History scheduling with Juniors.
For any students considering taking classes at ILCC for the 1st semester next year-Please mark these dates down to come in if you would like assistance in helping with registration and course selection. Thursday, April 9 - 1st help day Counseling Office - All day Fri. April 17 - 2nd College Class selection help day counseling Office - All day Mon. May 4th - 3rd and FINAL college help day
Fall scheduling next year-May 8 is the final day to get registration paperwork turned in to Mrs. Brechwald or Mrs. Gjerde. No exceptions!

Plan Ahead 4-3/6 Easter Break, 4-7 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4-22 Midterm 4th Quarter, 5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day, 5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal

March 31, 2026

Cycle 10 - Day 2 - Week 2

Happy birthday: Braxton Myers, Kiera Carrison, Trystan Inman today
Activities: March Today 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, 4 p.m. Esports vs Osage, JV/V G golf at Pocahontas Area, 4:15 p.m. JV/V G track at Okoboji, 5/6:30 p.m. V G/B soccer at Sheldon; (9) 4 p.m. JV/V tennis at Storm Lake, JV/V G/B track at Cherokee; (11) HS Band/Vocal Solo and Ensemble; (13) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Cherokee Washington; (14) 4 p.m. Esports vs North Fayette Valley, JV/V G Golf H, JV/V B golf at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m. V G track at Algona, 4:30 p.m. V B track at Spirit Lake; (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
February Purple Cord Hours are due Today at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
No School- April (3,6) Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/Collaboration
The HS Fine Arts Department (Band, Choir, Art, Theater, & Speech) will be taking a trip to Chicago in June of 2027. If you will be involved in any of these activities next year and would like more information about the trip, please see Mrs. Giebler, Mr. Began, Mr. Hexamer, Mr. Rice or Mrs. Irwin.

March 30, 2026

Cycle 10 - Day 1 - Week 2

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March Today 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, 4 p.m. Esports vs Osage, IV/V G golf at Pocahontas Area, 4:15 p.m. JV/V G track at Okoboji, 5/6:30 p.m. V G/B soccer at Sheldon; (9) 4 p.m. JV/V tennis at Storm Lake, JV/V G/B track at Cherokee; (11) HS Band/Vocal Solo and Ensemble; (13) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Cherokee Washington; (14) 4 p.m. Esports vs North Fayette Valley, JV/V G Golf H, JV/V B golf at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m. V G track at Algona, 4:30 p.m. V B track at Spirit Lake; (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
No School- April (3,6) Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/Collaboration
The HS Fine Arts Department (Band, Choir, Art, Theater, & Speech) will be taking a trip to Chicago in June of 2027. If you will be involved in any of these activities next year and would like more information about the trip, please see Mrs. Giebler, Mr. Began, Mr. Hexamer, Mr. Rice or Mrs. Irwin.

March 27, 2026

Cycle 9 - Day 6 - Week 1

Happy birthday: 28-Yoselin Perez Sanchez, Kierson Blair, 29-Hadley Thompson
Activities: March (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, 4 p.m. Esports vs Osage, IV/V G golf at Pocahontas Area, 4:15 p.m. JV/V G track at Okoboji, 5/6:30 p.m. V G/B soccer at Sheldon; (9) 4 p.m. JV/V tennis at Storm Lake, JV/V G/B track at Cherokee; (11) HS Band/Vocal Solo and Ensemble; (13) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Cherokee Washington; (14) 4 p.m. Esports vs North Fayette Valley, JV/V G Golf H, JV/V B golf at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m. V G track at Algona, 4:30 p.m. V B track at Spirit Lake; (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4 p.m. V B golf at Eagle Hills, 44:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
No School- April (3,6) Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/Collaboration
The HS Fine Arts Department (Band, Choir, Art, Theater, & Speech) will be taking a trip to Chicago in June of 2027. If you will be involved in any of these activities next year and would like more information about the trip, please see Mrs. Giebler, Mr. Began, Mr. Hexamer, Mr. Rice or Mrs. Irwin.

March 26, 2026

Cycle 9 - Day 5 - Week 1

Happy birthday: Jacob Juhl today.
Activities: March (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, 4 p.m. Esports vs Osage, IV/V G golf at Pocahontas Area, 4:15 p.m. JV/V G track at Okoboji, 5/6:30 p.m. V G/B soccer at Sheldon; (9) 4 p.m. JV/V tennis at Storm Lake, JV/V G/B track at Cherokee; (11) HS Band/Vocal Solo and Ensemble; (13) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Cherokee Washington; (14) 4 p.m. Esports vs North Fayette Valley, JV/V G Golf H, JV/V B golf at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m. V G track at Algona, 4:30 p.m. V B track at Spirit Lake; (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4 p.m. V B golf at Eagle Hills, 44:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
No School- April (3,6) Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/Collaboration
The HS Fine Arts Department (Band, Choir, Art, Theater, & Speech) will be taking a trip to Chicago in June of 2027. If you will be involved in any of these activities next year and would like more information about the trip, please see Mrs. Giebler, Mr. Began, Mr. Hexamer, Mr. Rice or Mrs. Irwin.

March 25, 2026

Cycle 9 - Day 4 - Week 1

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, 4 p.m. Esports vs Osage, IV/V G golf at Pocahontas Area, 4:15 p.m. JV/V G track at Okoboji, 5/6:30 p.m. V G/B soccer at Sheldon; (9) 4 p.m. JV/V tennis at Storm Lake, JV/V G/B track at Cherokee; (11) HS Band/Vocal Solo and Ensemble; (13) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Cherokee Washington; (14) 4 p.m. Esports vs North Fayette Valley, JV/V G Golf H, JV/V B golf at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m. V G track at Algona, 4:30 p.m. V B track at Spirit Lake; (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4 p.m. V B golf at Eagle Hills, 44:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.

March 24, 2026

Cycle 9 - Day 3 - Week 1

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter break; (7) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, 4 p.m. Esports vs Osage, IV/V G golf at Pocahontas Area, 4:15 p.m. JV/V G track at Okoboji, 5/6:30 p.m. V G/B soccer at Sheldon; (9) 4 p.m. JV/V tennis at Storm Lake, JV/V G/B track at Cherokee; (11) HS Band/Vocal Solo and Ensemble; (13) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis H w/Cherokee Washington; (14) 4 p.m. Esports vs North Fayette Valley, JV/V G Golf H, JV/V B golf at Cherokee, 4:30 p.m. V G track at Algona, 4:30 p.m. V B track at Spirit Lake; (16) 4 p.m. JV/V B tennis at LeMars, 4:30 p.m. V/V G track at Spencer, 6:30 p.m. V G soccer at Okoboji; (17) 10 a.m. V G golf H, 4 p.m. V B golf at Eagle Hills, 44:30 p.m. V B track H; (18) Prom
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
Girls’ Wrestling meeting-Today, 3:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room today. Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit. Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals. If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu

Plan Ahead 3-24 Begin 4th Quarter, 4-3/6 Easter Break, 4-7 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4-22 Midterm 4th Quarter, 5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day, 5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal

March 19, 2026

Cycle 9 - Day 2 - Week 11

Happy birthday: 20-Maci Carlin, 22-Colin Clabaugh
Activities: March (19) End of 3rd Quarter; (20) No School; (23) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, G/B Track at Dordt Univ.; (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter Break
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
No school-Friday, March 20 and Monday, March 23 (Teacher PD/ Collaboration).
Girls’ Wrestling meeting-Tuesday, March 24th 3:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre.
Football meeting today-high school football meeting for anyone interested in playing next fall. The meeting will be at 12:30pm in the high little theater. Please plan to attend if you are thinking about playing next fall.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Tuesday, March 24. Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit. Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals. If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu

Plan Ahead 3-19 End 3rd Quarter, 3-20 No school, 3-23 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 3-24 Begin 4th Quarter, 4-3/6 Easter Break, 4-7 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4-22 Midterm 4th Quarter, 5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day, 5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal

March 18, 2026

Cycle 9 - Day 1 - Week 11

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March (19) End of 3rd Quarter; (20) No School; (23) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, G/B Track at Dordt Univ.; (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter Break
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
No school-Friday, March 20 and Monday, March 23 (Teacher PD/ Collaboration).
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Tuesday, Feb. 24. Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit. Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals. If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu

March 17, 2026

Cycle 8 - Day 6 - Week 11

Happy birthday: none
Activities: March (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.; (19) End of 3rd Quarter; (20) No School; (23) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, G/B Track at Dordt Univ.; (26) HS IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Performance Evening-Little Theatre; (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter Break
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
No school-Friday, March 20 and Monday, March 23 (Teacher PD/ Collaboration).

Plan Ahead 3//17 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 3-19 End 3rd Quarter, 3-20 No school, 3-23 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3-24 Begin 4th Quarter, 4-3/6 Easter Break, 4-7 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4-22 Midterm 4th Quarter, 5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day, 5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal

March 16, 2026

Cycle 8 - Day 5 - Week 11

Happy birthday; none
Activities: March (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.; (19) End of 3rd Quarter; (20) No School; (23) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, V G/B Track at Dordt Univ.; (26) HS IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Performance Evening-Little Theatre; (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter Break
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
No school-Friday, March 20 and Monday, March 23 (Teacher PD/ Collaboration).

Plan Ahead 3/16/17 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 3-19 End 3rd Quarter, 3-20 No school, 3-23 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3-24 Begin 4th Quarter, 4-3/6 Easter Break, 4-7 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4-22 Midterm 4th Quarter, 5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day, 5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal

March 13, 2026

Cycle 8 - Day 4 - Week 10

Happy birthday; Macy Harris on Saturday.
Activities: March (14) 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest Denison HS; (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.; (19) End of 3rd Quarter; (20) No School; (23) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, V G/B Track at Dordt Univ.; (26) HS IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Performance Evening-Little Theatre; (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter Break
Mandatory boys Tennis meeting this Friday (3/13) at 2:45 in my classroom. If you plan on participating, you need to be there.
Key Club Meeting on Friday (3/13) during 8th.
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
FFA Officers for next year- . President - Blaize Ahrens, Vice President - Xander Fridolfson, Vice President of Facilities - Madi Nelson, Secretary - Jocelyn Richard, Treasurer - Ayson Ponce-Santos, Reporter - Carly Danner, Sentinel - Drew Sheda, Junior Advisor - Jose Escobedo. Congratulations

March 12, 2026

Cycle 8 - Day 3 - Week 10

Happy birthday; none
Activities: March (14) 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest Denison HS; (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.; (19) End of 3rd Quarter; (20) No School; (23) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, V G/B Track at Dordt Univ.; (26) HS IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Performance Evening-Little Theatre; (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter Break
Mandatory boys Tennis meeting this Friday (3/13) at 2:45 in my classroom. If you plan on participating, you need to be there.
Key Club Meeting on Friday (3/13) during 8th.
Individual Speech Showcase- Tonight ELC Theatre, 6:00 PM Come support our Individual Speech Participants as they perform their pieces that advanced to the State IE Speech Contest. Performances will include Acting, Prose, Solo Musical Theater, Original Oratory, and Storytelling. Free-will donations accepted to help with Speech expenses
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
FFA Officers for next year- . President - Blaize Ahrens, Vice President - Xander Fridolfson, Vice President of Facilities - Madi Nelson, Secretary - Jocelyn Richard, Treasurer - Ayson Ponce-Santos, Reporter - Carly Danner, Sentinel - Drew Sheda, Junior Advisor - Jose Escobedo. Congratulations

March 11, 2026

Cycle 8 - Day 2 - Week 10

Happy birthday; none
Activities: March (14) 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest Denison HS; (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.; (19) End of 3rd Quarter; (20) No School; (23) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, V G/B Track at Dordt Univ.; (26) HS IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Performance Evening-Little Theatre; (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter Break
Mandatory boys Tennis meeting this Friday (3/13) at 2:45 in my classroom. If you plan on participating, you need to be there.
Key Club Meeting on Friday (3/13) during 8th.
Individual Speech Showcase-Thursday, March 12, 2026, ELC Theatre, 6:00 PM Come support our Individual Speech Participants as they perform their pieces that advanced to the State IE Speech Contest. Performances will include Acting, Prose, Solo Musical Theater, Original Oratory, and Storytelling. Free-will donations accepted to help with Speech expenses
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

March 10, 2026

Cycle 8 - Day 1 - Week 10

Happy birthday; none
Activities: March Today HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H; (14) 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest Denison HS; (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.; (19) End of 3rd Quarter; (20) No School; (23) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, V G/B Track at Dordt Univ.; (26) HS IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Performance Evening-Little Theatre; (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter Break
The Music Department invites you to our Fat Tuesday Jazz Concert tonight at 7 p.m. in the HS Gym. There will be performances by the Varsity Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Choir, Jazz Band, and Show Choir. There is not an admission charge, but a freewill donation would be greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our ELC musicians!
Mandatory boys Tennis meeting this Friday (3/13) at 2:45 in my classroom. If you plan on participating, you need to be there.
Key Club Meeting on Friday (3/13) during 8th.
Individual Speech Showcase-Thursday, March 12, 2026, ELC Theatre, 6:00 PM Come support our Individual Speech Participants as they perform their pieces that advanced to the State IE Speech Contest. Performances will include Acting, Prose, Solo Musical Theater, Original Oratory, and Storytelling. Free-will donations accepted to help with Speech expenses
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

March 9, 2026

Cycle 7 - Day 6 - Week 10

Happy birthday; none
Activities: March (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H; (14) 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest Denison; HS; (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.; (19) End of 3rd Quarter; (20) No School; (23) Teacher PD/ Collaboration, V G/B Track at Dordt Univ.; (26) HS IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Performance Evening-Little Theatre; (30) 7:45 a.m. Speech Individual All State Festival – UNI, 9 a.m. All State Speech Individual TBD, 4:30 p.m. V G Track – Algona; (31) 4:30 p.m. V B Track – Algona; April (2) 4:30 p.m. V G/B Track – Ogden; (3,6) No school-Easter Break
Individual Speech Showcase-Thursday, March 12, 2026, ELC Theatre, 6:00 PM Come support our Individual Speech Participants as they perform their pieces that advanced to the State IE Speech Contest. Performances will include Acting, Prose, Solo Musical Theater, Original Oratory, and Storytelling. Free-will donations accepted to help with Speech expenses
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

March 6, 2026

Cycle 7 - Day 5 - Week 9

Happy birthday; Yanellis Vasquez Ortiz today, Bennett and Warren Duitsman lSaturday, Cayson Yager and Laken Ball on Sunday
Activities: March (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS, (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H; (14) 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest Denison HS; (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.
Individual Speech Showcase-Thursday, March 12, 2026, ELC Theatre, 6:00 PM Come support our Individual Speech Participants as they perform their pieces that advanced to the State IE Speech Contest. Performances will include Acting, Prose, Solo Musical Theater, Original Oratory, and Storytelling. Free-will donations accepted to help with Speech expenses
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
Visit Day at John Deere Tech Program - K.C. Nielsen, LTD would like to invite Juniors and Seniors students to the college visit day for the John Deere Tech Program at Northeastern Iowa Community College on Thursday, March 19th at 10AM. Information on interested students must be emailed to K.C. Nielsen’s Human Resources hr@kcnielsen.com no later than Wednesday, March 11th. K.C. Nielsen, plans to provide transportation for your students to the visit. To secure a spot on the college visit, please email me the following information: Student’s Name, Phone Number, Address, Grade (Junior or Senior), Date of Birth, School Name. Please remind your students that K.C. Nielsen, LTD pays 100% of Tuition Reimbursement to attend a 2 year Diesel Tech Program with a 3 and a half year commitment of full-time employment.
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

March 5, 2026

Cycle 7 - Day 4 - Week 9

Happy birthday; none
Activities: March (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS, (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H; (14) 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest Denison HS; (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
Visit Day at John Deere Tech Program - K.C. Nielsen, LTD would like to invite Juniors and Seniors students to the college visit day for the John Deere Tech Program at Northeastern Iowa Community College on Thursday, March 19th at 10AM. Information on interested students must be emailed to K.C. Nielsen’s Human Resources hr@kcnielsen.com no later than Wednesday, March 11th. K.C. Nielsen, plans to provide transportation for your students to the visit. To secure a spot on the college visit, please email me the following information: Student’s Name, Phone Number, Address, Grade (Junior or Senior), Date of Birth, School Name. Please remind your students that K.C. Nielsen, LTD pays 100% of Tuition Reimbursement to attend a 2 year Diesel Tech Program with a 3 and a half year commitment of full-time employment.
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

March 4, 2026

Cycle 7 - Day 3 - Week 9

Happy birthday; none
Activities: March (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS, (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H; (14) 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest Denison HS; (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
Visit Day at John Deere Tech Program - K.C. Nielsen, LTD would like to invite Juniors and Seniors students to the college visit day for the John Deere Tech Program at Northeastern Iowa Community College on Thursday, March 19th at 10AM. Information on interested students must be emailed to K.C. Nielsen’s Human Resources hr@kcnielsen.com no later than Wednesday, March 11th. K.C. Nielsen, plans to provide transportation for your students to the visit. To secure a spot on the college visit, please email me the following information: Student’s Name, Phone Number, Address, Grade (Junior or Senior), Date of Birth, School Name. Please remind your students that K.C. Nielsen, LTD pays 100% of Tuition Reimbursement to attend a 2 year Diesel Tech Program with a 3 and a half year commitment of full-time employment.
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

March 3, 2026

Cycle 7 - Day 2 - Week 9

Happy birthday; Gavin Burt today.
Activities: March Today Augustana Jazz Band Contest-Augustana University; (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS, (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H; (14) 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest Denison HS; (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.
February Purple Cord Hours are due Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30. No longer accepting January hours.
Visit Day at John Deere Tech Program - K.C. Nielsen, LTD would like to invite Juniors and Seniors students to the college visit day for the John Deere Tech Program at Northeastern Iowa Community College on Thursday, March 19th at 10AM. Information on interested students must be emailed to K.C. Nielsen’s Human Resources hr@kcnielsen.com no later than Wednesday, March 11th. K.C. Nielsen, plans to provide transportation for your students to the visit. To secure a spot on the college visit, please email me the following information: Student’s Name, Phone Number, Address, Grade (Junior or Senior), Date of Birth, School Name. Please remind your students that K.C. Nielsen, LTD pays 100% of Tuition Reimbursement to attend a 2 year Diesel Tech Program with a 3 and a half year commitment of full-time employment.
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

March 2, 2026

Cycle 7 - Day 1 - Week 9

Happy birthday; Wyatt Petersen today.
Activities: March 3-Augustana Jazz Band Contest-Augustana University; (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS; (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H; (14) 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest Denison HS; (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.
Meeting for all high school girls interested in playing soccer today at 12:15pm in the high school little theater.
Visit Day at John Deere Tech Program - K.C. Nielsen, LTD would like to invite Juniors and Seniors students to the college visit day for the John Deere Tech Program at Northeastern Iowa Community College on Thursday, March 19th at 10AM. Information on interested students must be emailed to K.C. Nielsen’s Human Resources hr@kcnielsen.com no later than Wednesday, March 11th. K.C. Nielsen, plans to provide transportation for your students to the visit. To secure a spot on the college visit, please email me the following information: Student’s Name, Phone Number, Address, Grade (Junior or Senior), Date of Birth, School Name. Please remind your students that K.C. Nielsen, LTD pays 100% of Tuition Reimbursement to attend a 2 year Diesel Tech Program with a 3 and a half year commitment of full-time employment.
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

February 27, 2026

Cycle 6 - Day 6 - Week 8

Happy birthday; none
Activities: February (28) 8 a.m. District Individual Speech-Newell Fonda; March 3-Augustana Jazz Band Contest-Augustana University; (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS, (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H; (14) 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest Denison HS; (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.
Meeting for all high school girls interested in playing soccer on Monday, March 2nd at 12:15pm in the high school little theater.
FFA Week Dress Up Days- Today Gold & Blue-FFA Wear
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27 @ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

February 26, 2026

Cycle 6 - Day 5 - Week 8

Happy birthday; none
Activities: February (28) 8 a.m. District Individual Speech-Newell Fonda; March 3-Augustana Jazz Band Contest-Augustana University; (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS, (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H; (14) 8 a.m. State Individual Speech Contest Denison HS; (16/17) 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (17) G/B Track Indoor Meet at Siebens Fieldhouse at Buena Vista Univ.
Esports-ELC wins the Class 1A Overwatch State Championship as they defeated the #1 seeded Belmond-Klemme Broncos in a 3-1 victory!
FFA Week Dress Up Days- Today Camo vs Neon, Friday (27) gold & Blue-FFA Wear
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27 @ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

February 25, 2026

Cycle 6 - Day 4 - Week 8

Happy birthday; none
Activities: February (28) 8 a.m. District Individual Speech-Newell Fonda; March 3-Augustana Jazz Band Contest-Augustana University; (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS, (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H
FFA Week Dress Up Days- Today College Wear, Thursday (26) Camo vs Neon, Friday (27) Cold & Blue-FFA Wear
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27 @ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

February 24, 2026

Cycle 6 - Day 3 - Week 8

Happy birthday; Makenna Kremer, Junior Velasquez
Activities: February (28) 8 a.m. District Individual Speech-Newell Fonda; March 3-Augustana Jazz Band Contest-Augustana University; (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS, (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H
FFA Week Dress Up Days- Today (24) Country vs Country Club, Wednesday (25) College Wear, Thursday (26) Camo vs Neon, Friday (27) Cold & Blue-FFA Wear
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27 @ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

February 23, 2026

Cycle 6 - Day 2 - Week 8

Happy birthday; none
Activities: February (28) 8 a.m. District Individual Speech-Newell Fonda; March 3-Augustana Jazz Band Contest-Augustana University; (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS, (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H
State send off for Esports today at 3:30.
FFA Week Dress Up Days- Today (23)-Farmer’s Day off PJ Day, Tuesday (24) Country vs Country Club, Wednesday (25) College Wear, Thursday (26) Camo vs Neon, Friday (27) Cold & Blue-FFA Wear
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27@ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.
Mandatory Boys’ Soccer Meeting-Today 4 p.m. Spirit Lake High School Commons. Stop in Athletic Office for more info
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

February 20, 2026

Cycle 6 - Day 1 - Week 7

Happy birthday; none
Activities: February (20-21) HS Jazz Choir Competition-Spirit Lake HS; (21) 7:45 a.m. Large Group All-State Festival-Stephens Auditorium, Ames; (28) 8 a.m. District Individual Speech-Newell Fonda; March 3-Augustana Jazz Band Contest-Augustana University; (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS, (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H
Key Club meeting will be today during advisory in Mrs. Frideres' room.
BPA meeting today at lunch.
FFA Week Dress Up Days-Monday (23)-Farmer’s Day off PJ Day, Tuesday (24) Country vs Country Club, Wednesday (25) College Wear, Thursday (26) Camo vs Neon, Friday (27) Cold & Blue-FFA Wear
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27@ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.
Mandatory Boys’ Soccer Meeting-Monday, Feb. 23rd 4 p.m. Spirit Lake High School Commons. Stop in Athletic Office for more info
Purple Cord Opportunity: All-Star Lanes is wanting to develop a kids program for teacher in-service days and for the summer. The first date we are looking at is March 23. Looking at hours of 8-4. Lunch would be included. Duties would involve keeping an eye on the little kids, helping them bowl, assisting with a craft hour, snack, and an outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Hartwig: email ba@aventuscos.com phone number- call or text 507-236-8416

February 19, 2026

Cycle 5 - Day 6 - Week 7

Happy birthday; none
Activities: February Today ILCC Jazz Band Contest; (20-21) HS Jazz Choir Competition-Spirit Lake HS; (21) 7:45 a.m. Large Group All-State Festival-Stephens Auditorium, Ames; (28) 8 a.m. District Individual Speech-Newell Fonda; March 3-Augustana Jazz Band Contest-Augustana University; (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS, (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H
Key Club meeting will be February 20th during advisory in Mrs. Frideres' room.
BPA meeting on Friday, Feb. 20th at lunch.
Girls’ Track Meeting-today 7:45 a.m. in library. Practice begins Monday, February 23rd.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room today. Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit. Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals. If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27@ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.
Mandatory Boys’ Soccer Meeting-Monday, Feb. 23rd 4 p.m. Spirit Lake High School Commons. Stop in Athletic Office for more info
Congratulations to the ELC Jazz Band on a great performance at the NCIBA District Jazz Band Contest on Monday, February 16th. There were 8 bands in Class 2A, and unfortunately we did not place in the top 3, but 5 ELC Students earned Soloist Awards: Zeke Funston - Baritone Saxophone, Braylen Milstead - Trumpet, Addison Hatland - Alto Saxophone,Wyatt Martin - TrumpetMadalen Strom - Piano

February 18, 2026

Cycle 5 - Day 5 - Week 7

Happy birthday; Today is Lilia Lopez Rodriguez.
Activities: February (19) ILCC Jazz Band Contest; (20-21) HS Jazz Choir Competition-Spirit Lake HS; (21) 7:45 a.m. Large Group All-State Festival-Stephens Auditorium, Ames; (28) 8 a.m. District Individual Speech-Newell Fonda; March 3-Augustana Jazz Band Contest-Augustana University; (7) HS Jazz/Show Choir Competition-Emmetsburg, 8 a.m. FFA District Convention-South Central Calhoun HS, (8) 5:30 p.m. FFA Banquet; (10) HS Fat Tuesday Jazz H, 7 p.m. Individual Speech Showcase H
Key Club meeting will be February 20th during advisory in Mrs. Frideres' room.
Girls’ Track Meeting-Thursday, Feb. 19th 7:45 a.m. in library. Practice begins Monday, February 23rd.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, Feb. 19. Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit. Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals. If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27@ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.
Congratulations to the ELC Jazz Band on a great performance at the NCIBA District Jazz Band Contest on Monday, February 16th. There were 8 bands in Class 2A, and unfortunately we did not place in the top 3, but 5 ELC Students earned Soloist Awards: Zeke Funston - Baritone Saxophone, Braylen Milstead - Trumpet, Addison Hatland - Alto Saxophone,Wyatt Martin - TrumpetMadalen Strom - Piano

February 13, 2026

Cycle 5 - Day 4 - Week 6

Happy birthday; Today-Adison Pauling, Jesus Vazquez, 14-Ariana Beekman, 15-Lily Elness, Jackson Struve, 16-Carson Quastad, Madilynn Nelson, Damian Rodriguez, 17-Moriah Reineke
Activities: February (14) 10 a.m. V B Class 2A District 9 WR at Sioux Center, 7 p.m. V G BB at Spirit Lake; (16) No school- Presidents’ Day, NCIBA District Jazz Band-Fort Dodge HS, 10 a.m. V Bowling at Charles City; (17) No school-Teacher PD/Collaboration; (19) ILCC Jazz Band Contest; (20-21) HS Jazz Choir Competition-Spirit Lake HS; (21) 7:45 a.m. Large Group All-State Festival-Stephens Auditorium, Ames; (28) 8 a.m. District Individual Speech-Newell Fonda
Wear Iowa Lakes Gear/Blue/Yellow to show your support today.
Purple Cord Hours? The Elks are hosting a supper on Saturday, February 14th. We could use people to help clear the tables from 5:30-7:30. Please let Mrs. White know.
Official boys track meeting today at 3:00 in the cafeteria. Everyone who is doing track or thinking about doing track needs to be there! Practice begins Monday, February 23rd.
Girls’ Track Meeting-Thursday, Feb. 19th 7:45 a.m. in the library. Practice begins Monday, February 23rd.
No school Monday, February 16th - Presidents’ Day and Tuesday, February 17th - Teacher PD/Collaboration. Wednesday will be Day 5.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, Feb. 19. Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit. Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals. If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27@ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.

Plan Ahead 2/16 No school-Presidents’ Day; 2/17 Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3/16/17 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 3-19 End 3rd Quarter, 3-20 No school, 3-23 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3-24 Begin 4th Quarter, 4-3/6 Easter Break, 4-7 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4-22 Midterm 4th Quarter, 5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day, 5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal

February 12, 2026

Cycle 5 - Day 3 - Week 6

Happy birthday; Aiden White and Kellan Rasmussen today.
Activities: February Today 6/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Garner Hayfield Ventura; (14) 10 a.m. V B Class 2A District 9 WR at Sioux Center, 7 p.m. V G BB at Spirit Lake; (16) No school- Presidents’ Day, NCIBA District Jazz Band-Fort Dodge HS, 10 a.m. V Bowling at Charles City; (17) Teacher PD/Collaboration; (19) ILCC Jazz Band Contest; (20-21) HS Jazz Choir Competition-Spirit Lake HS; (21) 7:45 a.m. Large Group All-State Festival-Stephens Auditorium, Ames; (28) 8 a.m. District Individual Speech-Newell Fonda
ILCC College classes cancelled- Due to the tragic bus accident today involving the ILCC baseball team, all in-person ILCC classes are cancelled for Thursday and Friday. This includes Career Academy.
Valentines’ Dress Up - Friday, February 13th. Wear-White: Single, Pink: Talking/Complicated, Red: Taken Sponsored by Student Council.
Purple Cord Hours? The Elks are hosting a supper on Saturday, February 14th. We could use people to help clear the tables from 5:30-7:30. Please let Mrs. White know.
Official boys track meeting on Friday, February 13th at 3:00 in the cafeteria. Everyone who is doing track or thinking about doing track needs to be there! Practice begins Monday, February 23rd.
Girls’ Track Meeting-Thursday, Feb. 19th 7:45 a.m. in the library. Practice begins Monday, February 23rd.
No school Monday, February 16th - Presidents’ Day and Tuesday, February 17th - Teacher PD/Collaboration. Wednesday will be Day 5.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, Feb. 19. Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit. Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals. If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27@ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.

Plan Ahead 2/16 No school-Presidents’ Day; 2/17 Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3/16/17 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 3-19 End 3rd Quar ter, 3-20 No school, 3-23 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3-24 Begin 4th Quarter, 4-3/6 Easter Break, 4-7 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4-22 Midterm 4th Quarter, 5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day, 5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal

February 11, 2026

Cycle 5 - Day 2 - Week 6

Happy birthday; none
Activities: February (12) 6/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Garner Hayfield Ventura; (14) 10 a.m. V B Class 2A District 9 WR at Sioux Center, 7 p.m. V G BB at Spirit Lake; (16) No school- Presidents’ Day, NCIBA District Jazz Band-Fort Dodge HS, 10 a.m. V Bowling at Charles City; (17) Teacher PD/Collaboration; (19) ILCC Jazz Band Contest; (20-21) HS Jazz Choir Competition-Spirit Lake HS; (21) 7:45 a.m. Large Group All-State Festival-Stephens Auditorium, Ames; (28) 8 a.m. District Individual Speech-Newell Fonda
Midterm: Today
Valentines’ Dress Up - Friday, February 13th. Wear-White: Single, Pink: Talking/Complicated, Red: Taken Sponsored by Student Council
Official boys track meeting on Friday, February 13th at 3:00 in the cafeteria. Everyone who is doing track or thinking about doing track needs to be there!
No school Monday, February 16th - Presidents’ Day and Tuesday, February 17th - Teacher PD/Collaboration. Wednesday will be Day 5.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, Feb. 19. Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit. Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals. If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27@ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.
Buena Vista University’s Sports Business Day-February 27th- They will have a Question and Answer part of the day where they have past and present students who have the careers in sport management, marketing, or business and this will provide a look into those careers as well as getting a firsthand look at college life, academics, and career outcomes at BVU. **Note they will have BVU alumni and current students who have worked for the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Iowa Wild, Kansas City Chiefs, and the National Scouting Combine. Mrs. Enderson sent email to sign up if interested.

Plan Ahead 2-11 Midterm 3rd Quarter, 2/16 No school-Presidents’ Day; 2/17 Teacher PD/Collaboration; 3/16/17 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 3-19 End 3rd Quar ter, 3-20 No school, 3-23 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 3-24 Begin 4th Quarter, 4-3/6 Easter Break, 4-7 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 4-22 Midterm 4th Quarter, 5-14 Seniors Last Day, 5-15 10 a.m. Awards Day, 5-17 Graduation; 5-19 Last Day of School 1:30 Dismissal

February 10, 2026

Cycle 5 - Day 1 - Week 6

Happy birthday; none
Activities: February Today 4 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Pocahontas Area, 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Emmetsburg, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Emmetsburg; (12) 6/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Garner Hayfield Ventura; (14) 7 p.m. V G BB at Spirit Lake; (16) No school- Presidents’ Day, NCIBA District Jazz Band-Fort Dodge HS, 10 a.m. V Bowling at Charles City; (17) Teacher PD/Collaboration; (19) ILCC Jazz Band Contest; (20-21) HS Jazz Choir Competition-Spirit Lake HS; (21) 7:45 a.m. Large Group All-State Festival-Stephens Auditorium, Ames; (28) 8 a.m. District Individual Speech-Newell Fonda
Midterm: Wednesday, February 11th
Official boys track meeting on Friday, February 13th at 3:00 in the cafeteria. Everyone who is doing track or thinking about doing track needs to be there!
No school Monday, February 16th - Presidents’ Day and Tuesday, February 17th - Teacher PD/Collaboration. Wednesday will be Day 5.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, Feb. 19. Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit. Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals. If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27@ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.
Buena Vista University’s Sports Business Day-February 27th- They will have a Question and Answer part of the day where they have past and present students who have the careers in sport management, marketing, or business and this will provide a look into those careers as well as getting a firsthand look at college life, academics, and career outcomes at BVU. **Note they will have BVU alumni and current students who have worked for the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Iowa Wild, Kansas City Chiefs, and the National Scouting Combine. Mrs. Enderson sent email to sign up if interested.

February 9, 2026

Cycle 4 - Day 6 - Week 6

Happy birthday; Lianhecis Felipe Lopez today.
Activities: February Today State Show Choir – Spirit Lake, 3:30 p.m. JV/V Bowling H w/Pocahontas Area; (10) 4 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Pocahontas Area, 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Emmetsburg, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Emmetsburg; (12) 6/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Garner Hayfield Ventura; (14) 7 p.m. V G BB at Spirit Lake; (16) No school- Presidents’ Day, NCIBA District Jazz Band-Iowa Central Comm. College, 10 a.m. V Bowling at Charles City; (17) Teacher PD/Collaboration; (19) ILCC Jazz Band Contest
Midterm: Wednesday, February 11th.
No school Monday, February 16th - Presidents’ Day and Tuesday, February 17th - Teacher PD/Collaboration. Wednesday will be Day 5.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, Feb. 19. Please stop by to see her during study hall, during an open period, or between classes for your monthly in-school visit. Natalie will assist with your career, college and education goals. If you are unable to catch Natalie during an open period, please contact her by email! nhenriksen@iowalakes.edu
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27@ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.
Buena Vista University’s Sports Business Day-February 27th- They will have a Question and Answer part of the day where they have past and present students who have the careers in sport management, marketing, or business and this will provide a look into those careers as well as getting a firsthand look at college life, academics, and career outcomes at BVU. **Note they will have BVU alumni and current students who have worked for the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Iowa Wild, Kansas City Chiefs, and the National Scouting Combine. Mrs. Enderson sent email to sign up if interested.

February 6, 2026

Cycle 4 - Day 5 - Week 5

Happy birthday; Bonita Jordan today.
Activities: February Today 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake, 6 p.m. V WR at Western Christian; (7) 8 a.m. State Large Group Speech at Cherokee; (9) State Show Choir – Spirit Lake, 3:30 p.m. JV/V Bowling H w/Pocahontas Area; (10) 4 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Pocahontas Area, 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Emmetsburg, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Emmetsburg; (12) 6/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Garner Hayfield Ventura
Key Club photo at the end of 4th period today. Please meet by Mrs. Enderson's room.
Tailgate Supper-Today Starts 5 p.m. Hamburger Meal includes chips, cookies, water $10 All proceeds go towards 2026 Homecoming.
January Purple Cord Hours are due Friday, February 27@ 3:30. No longer accepting December Purple Cord Hours.
Buena Vista University’s Sports Business Day-February 27th- They will have a Question and Answer part of the day where they have past and present students who have the careers in sport management, marketing, or business and this will provide a look into those careers as well as getting a firsthand look at college life, academics, and career outcomes at BVU. **Note they will have BVU alumni and current students who have worked for the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Iowa Wild, Kansas City Chiefs, and the National Scouting Combine. Mrs. Enderson sent email to sign up if interested.

February 5, 2026

Cycle 4 - Day 4 - Week 5

Happy birthday; Ella Regelsted today.
Activities: February Today 3 p.m. V Bowling at Denison; (6) 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake, 6 p.m. V WR at Western Christian; (7) 8 a.m. State Large Group Speech at Cherokee; (9) State Show Choir – Spirit Lake, 3:30 p.m. JV/V Bowling H w/Pocahontas Area; (10) 4 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Pocahontas Area, 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Emmetsburg, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Emmetsburg; (12) 6/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Garner Hayfield Ventura
Tailgate Supper-Friday, February 6th Starts 5 p.m. Hamburger Meal includes chips, cookies, water $10 All proceeds go towards 2026 Homecoming.
Buena Vista University’s Sports Business Day-February 27th- They will have a Question and Answer part of the day where they have past and present students who have the careers in sport management, marketing, or business and this will provide a look into those careers as well as getting a firsthand look at college life, academics, and career outcomes at BVU. **Note they will have BVU alumni and current students who have worked for the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Iowa Wild, Kansas City Chiefs, and the National Scouting Combine. Mrs. Enderson sent email to sign up if interested.

February 4, 2026

Cycle 4 - Day 3 - Week 5

Happy birthday; Kira Ware today.
Activities: February (5) 3 p.m. V Bowling at Denison; (6) 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake, 6 p.m. V WR at Western Christian; (7) 8 a.m. State Large Group Speech at Cherokee; (9) State Show Choir – Spirit Lake, 3:30 p.m. JV/V Bowling H w/Pocahontas Area; (10) 4 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Pocahontas, 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Emmetsburg, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Emmetsburg; (12) 6/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Garner Hayfield Ventura
Tailgate Supper-Friday, February 6th Starts 5 p.m. Hamburger Meal includes chips, cookies, water $10 All proceeds go towards 2026 Homecoming.
Buena Vista University’s Sports Business Day-February 27th- They will have a Question and Answer part of the day where they have past and present students who have the careers in sport management, marketing, or business and this will provide a look into those careers as well as getting a firsthand look at college life, academics, and career outcomes at BVU. **Note they will have BVU alumni and current students who have worked for the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Iowa Wild, Kansas City Chiefs, and the National Scouting Combine. Mrs. Enderson sent email to sign up if interested.

February 3, 2026

Cycle 4 - Day 2 - Week 5

Happy birthday; Izabella McDaniel today.
Activities: February Today ESPORTS; (5) 3 p.m. V Bowling at Denison; (6) 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake, 6 p.m. V WR at Western Christian; (7) 8 a.m. State Large Group Speech at Cherokee; (9) State Show Choir – Spirit Lake, 3:30 p.m. JV/V Bowling H w/Pocahontas Area; (10) 4 p.m. JV/V Bowling at Pocahontas, 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Emmetsburg, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Emmetsburg; (12) 6/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Garner Hayfield Ventura
Tailgate Supper-Friday, February 6th Starts 5 p.m. Hamburger Meal includes chips, cookies, water $10 All proceeds go towards 2026 Homecoming.
Buena Vista University’s Sports Business Day-February 27th- They will have a Question and Answer part of the day where they have past and present students who have the careers in sport management, marketing, or business and this will provide a look into those careers as well as getting a firsthand look at college life, academics, and career outcomes at BVU. **Note they will have BVU alumni and current students who have worked for the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Iowa Wild, Kansas City Chiefs, and the National Scouting Combine. Mrs. Enderson sent email to sign up if interested.

February 2, 2026

Cycle 4 - Day 1 - Week 5

Happy birthday; Blake Arends and Richard Smith today.
Activities: February Today 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Harris Lake Park, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Harris Lake Park; (3) ESPORTS; (5) 3 p.m. V Bowling at Denison; (6) 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake, 6 p.m. V WR at Western Christian; (7) 8 a.m. State Large Group Speech at Cherokee
Boys’ golf meeting for anyone interested in going out for golf today at 2:40 in Mr. Hansen's classroom.
Buena Vista University’s Sports Business Day-February 27th- They will have a Question and Answer part of the day where they have past and present students who have the careers in sport management, marketing, or business and this will provide a look into those careers as well as getting a firsthand look at college life, academics, and career outcomes at BVU. **Note they will have BVU alumni and current students who have worked for the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Iowa Wild, Kansas City Chiefs, and the National Scouting Combine. Mrs. Enderson sent email to sign up if interested.

January 30, 2026

Cycle 3 - Day 6 - Week 4

Happy birthday; 3-31 Amari Armstrong, Addison Hooge
Activities: January Today 4 p.m V G State WR Qualifying at Western Christian, 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Cherokee Washington, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Cherokee Washington; (31) State Jazz Choir, 9 a.m. Dance Youth Clinic, 10 a.m. V B WR at Roland Story, 4 p.m. Dance Showcase; February (2) 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Harris Lake Park, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Harris Lake Park; (3) ESPORTS; (5) 3 p.m. V Bowling at Denison; (6) 4:30/5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB H w/Spirit Lake, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/Spirit Lake, 6 p.m. V WR at Western Christian; (7) 8 a.m. State Large Group Speech at Cherokee
The following need to see Mrs. Enderson by the end of the week.-Sarah Dilual, Jefferson Maldonado, Aubry Weber, Myla Fisher, Grady Gesche, and Alivia Chalsma..
Boys’ golf meeting for anyone interested in going out for golf next Monday Feb 2nd at 2:40 in Mr. Hansen's classroom.
December Purple Cord hours dueTuesday @ 3:30. No longer accepting November hours.
Tailgate SupperTonight, 5-7:30 p.m. .Walking taco with toppings, bar and water $10. Proceeds go to WA TAN YE - a local service organization that provides donations to local libraries and scholarships for ELC students. For more information about WA TAN YE, contact our membership committee: Nancy McCarroll (712-209-0760) or Laura Rosendahl (507-370-1515).
Dance Team Showcase-Join us for the ELC Dance Team Showcase on Saturday, January 31 at 4:00 PM in the ELC High School Gym. Doors will open at 3:30 PM. This showcase is the ELC Dance Team's major fundraiser of the year, helping support choreography, costumes, ande competition expenses. .Admission at th door (cash only): • $8 – Adults • $5 – Students • Performing dancers admitted free No passes will be accepted. Thank you for your continued support of the ELC Dance Team. We look forward to sharing this exciting annual event with our students, families, and community!
Buena Vista University’s Sports Business Day-February 27th- They will have a Question and Answer part of the day where they have past and present students who have the careers in sport management, marketing, or business and this will provide a look into those careers as well as getting a firsthand look at college life, academics, and career outcomes at BVU. **Note they will have BVU alumni and current students who have worked for the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Iowa Wild, Kansas City Chiefs, and the National Scouting Combine. Mrs. Enderson sent email to sign up if interested.

High School Attendance

by Marlis Tribby, attendance secretary

Attendance is very important to succeed in classes. By being absent, a student will miss important information and assignments. If a student is absent, will be absent, or needs to leave for an appointment, etc., we would ask the following:

Call by 8:30 a.m.
Send a note with the student
Leave a voicemail that is available 24 hours a day.

At 9:30 a.m., an automated phone call will go out from the school if your student is marked absent unexcused.

We will not interrupt classes to get a student out for an appointment unless it is an emergency. By knowing a head of time, we can give the student a permit to get out of a class. If a call comes in during the day, we try to wait until the time that classes switch. Our class schedules are on our home page. Your student can share their schedule with you.

We have an extended leave form. If this form is completed, absent days will not count towards the student attendance. When the attendance secretary receives a phone call or note from a parent or guardian, with the reason and date(s), this form will be completed. This form is only for half or full days. The student will take the form around for their teachers/coaches to fill out their assignments. The form must be completed, turned in and approved by the attendance secretary before the student is absent. The student must have sufficient time to complete form.