ELC High School Announcements

December 11, 2025

Cycle 12 - Day 5 - Week 8

Happy birthday; Keaton Jeseritz and Dallis Nichols today.
Activities: December (12) 3 p.m. JV/V Bowling Triangular at Fort Dodge, 5 p.m. JV B WR at Algona; (13) 10 a.m. V G WR, 10 a.m. V B WR at Emmetsburg, 1:30/4:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Okoboji, 1:30/3 p.m. JV/V G BB at Okoboji; (14) 2 p.m. Band/Vocal Christmas Concert at Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center ILCC Estherville; (16) 4:00/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Newell Fonda, 5/6/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB at Newell Fonda
Seniors-verify your name in the office for your diploma.
Purple Cord Announcement-November purple cord hours are due December 23 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
BPA (Business Professionals of America) meeting Monday, Dec. 15th at lunch. Please plan to attend.
Plan ahead - Christmas break is December 24-Jan. 2, ,2026. School will resume Monday, Jan. 5. If you are going out of town for the holidays and miss days of school, bring a note right away to get your extended leave form to get your work. The semester will end Tuesday December 23 so you need to keep your work caught up.
Purple Cord Opportunity- If anyone needs extra purple cord hours Mrs. Frideres has a great opportunity this weekend. She is looking for volunteers to help with Breakfast with Santa on Saturday from 8-10:30. You could work the whole time or partial shifts. Helpers needed with face painting, monitoring games, helping kids coloring, etc.

Guidance Information-All info regarding signing up for ILCC classes for semester 2 has been emailed and shared in ICAP classrooms. Any interested student should read over the info carefully. The following dates are set up for students wishing to get help selecting classes:

Registrations are due By Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th. This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

2026 1-1 No school-New Year’s Day, 1-2 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 1-5 Begin 3rd Quarter/ 2nd Semester, 1-19 No school Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 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 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 Dismissaal

December 10, 2025

Cycle 12 - Day 4 - Week 8

Happy birthday; none
Activities: December (12) 3 p.m. JV/V Bowling Triangular at Fort Dodge, 5 p.m. JV B WR at Algona; ; (13) 10 a.m. V G WR, 10 a.m. V B WR at Emmetsburg, 1:30/4:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Okoboji, 1:30/3 p.m. JV/V G BB at Okoboji; (14) 2 p.m. Band/Vocal Christmas Concert at Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center ILCC Estherville; (16) 4:00/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Newell Fonda, 5/6/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB at Newell Fonda
Seniors-verify your name in the office for your diploma.
Purple Cord Announcement-November purple cord hours are due December 23 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
BPA (Business Professionals of America) meeting Monday, Dec. 15th at lunch. Please plan to attend.
Plan ahead - Christmas break is December 24-Jan. 2, ,2026. School will resume Monday, Jan. 5. If you are going out of town for the holidays and miss days of school, bring a note right away to get your extended leave form to get your work. The semester will end Tuesday December 23 so you need to keep your work caught up.
Tailgate Supper-Tonight, 5-7:30 p.m. Walking Taco with toppings, bar, 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)

Registrations are due By Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th. This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

2026 1-1 No school-New Year’s Day, 1-2 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 1-5 Begin 3rd Quarter/ 2nd Semester, 1-19 No school Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1-20 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 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 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

December 9, 2025

Cycle 12 - Day 3 - Week 8

Happy birthday; Anahi Vazquez, Easton Cuthbertson today.
Activities: December Today 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/North Union, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/North Union, 5 p.m. JV B WR at MOC Floyd Valley; (9) 4:30JV/V Bowling at Spencer, 4:00/4:30/7:30 p.m. JVR/JV/V B BB H w/GTRA, 5:00 p.m. V G WR at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. V B WR Quad at Holstein, 6 p.m. V G BB H w/GTRA; (12) 3 p.m. JV/V Bowling Triangular at Fort Dodge, 5 p.m. JV B WR at Algona
Seniors-verify your name in the office for your diploma.
Purple Cord Announcement-November purple cord hours are due December 23 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
BPA (Business Professionals of America) meeting Monday, Dec. 15th at lunch. Please plan to attend.
Plan ahead - Christmas break is December 24-Jan. 2, ,2026. School will resume Monday, Jan. 5. If you are going out of town for the holidays and miss days of school, bring a note right away to get your extended leave form to get your work. The semester will end Tuesday December 23 so you need to keep your work caught up.
Tailgate Supper-Tonight, 5-7:30 p.m. Walking Taco with toppings, bar, 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)

Registrations are due By Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th.

This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

December 8, 2025

Cycle 12 - Day 2 - Week 8

Happy birthday; Maci Barbour today.
Activities: December Today 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/North Union, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/North Union, 5 p.m. JV B WR at MOC Floyd Valley; (9) 4:30JV/V Bowling at Spencer, 4:00/4:30/7:30 p.m. JVR/JV/V B BB H w/GYRA, 5:00 p.m. V G WR at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. V B WR Quad at Holstein, 6 p.m. V G BB H w/GTRA; (12) 3 p.m. JV/V Bowling Triangular at Fort Dodge, 5 p.m. JV B WR at Algona
Seniors-verify your name in the office for your diploma.
Purple Cord Announcement-November purple cord hours are due December 23 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
BPA (Business Professionals of America) meeting today at 2:30. Please plan to attend.
Plan ahead - Christmas break is December 24-Jan. 2, ,2026. School will resume Monday, Jan. 5. If you are going out of town for the holidays and miss days of school, bring a note right away to get your extended leave form to get your work. The semester will end Tuesday December 23 so you need to keep your work caught up.
Tailgate Supper-Tuesday, Dec. 9th 5-7:30 p.m. Walking Taco with toppings, bar, 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)

Registrations are due By Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th.

This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

December 5, 2025

Cycle 12 - Day 1 - Week 7

Happy birthday; Helen Lavender today.
Activities: December (6) 9:30 a.m. Quiz Bowl at Spirit Lake, 10 a.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union, 10:330 a.m. V G WR at Okoboji, V B WR at MOC-Floyd Valley; (8) 4:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB H w/North Union, 4:30/6 p.m. JV/V G BB H w/North Union, 5 p.m. JV B WR at MOC Floyd Valley; (9) 4:30JV/V Bowling at Spencer, 4:00/4:30/7:30 p.m. JVR/JV/V B BB H w/GYRA, 5:00 p.m. V G WR at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. V B WR Quad at Holstein, 6 p.m. V G BB H w/GTRA; (12) 3 p.m. JV/V Bowling Triangular at Fort Dodge, 5 p.m. JV B WR at Algona
Seniors-verify your name in the office for your diploma.
Purple Cord Announcement-November purple cord hours are due December 23 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
BPA (Business Professionals of America) meeting on Monday, Dec 8 at 2:30. Please plan to attend.
Plan ahead - Christmas break is December 24-Jan. 2, ,2026. School will resume Monday, Jan. 5. If you are going out of town for the holidays and miss days of school, bring a note right away to get your extended leave form to get your work. The semester will end Tuesday December 23 so you need to keep your work caught up.
Tailgate Supper-Tuesday, Dec. 9th 5-7:30 p.m. Walking Taco with toppings, bar, 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)

Registrations are due By Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th.

This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

December 4, 2025

Cycle 11 - Day 6 - Week 7

Happy birthday; Hanna Paulson and Grace Fuller today.
Activities: December Today 6 p.m. V G WR at Spencer; (6) 9:30 a.m. Quiz Bowl at Spirit Lake, 10 a.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union, 10:330 a.m. V G WR at Okoboji, V B WR at MOC-Floyd Valley
Seniors-verify your name in the office for your diploma.
Purple Cord Announcement-November purple cord hours are due December 23 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.
BPA (Business Professionals of America) meeting on Monday, Dec 8 at 2:30. Please plan to attend.
Plan ahead - Christmas break is December 24-Jan. 2, ,2026. School will resume Monday, Jan. 6. If you are going out of town for the holidays and miss days of school, bring a note right away to get your extended leave form to get your work. The semester will end Tuesday December 23 so you need to keep your work caught up.
Tailgate Supper-Tuesday, Dec. 9th 5-7:30 p.m. Walking Taco with toppings, bar, 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)

Registrations are due By Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th.

This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

December 3, 2025

Cycle 11 - Day 5 - Week 7

Happy birthday; none
Activities: December Today 10 a.m. ISDTA Winter Color Guard Competition - Des Moines; (4) 6 p.m. V G WR at Spencer; (6) 9:30 a.m. Quiz Bowl at Spirit Lake, 10 a.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union, 10:330 a.m. V G WR at Okoboji, V B WR at MOC-Floyd Valley
Seniors-verify your name in the office for your diploma.
Community Blood Bank will be here today, Time: 8:00am - 11:00am & 12:30pm-3:30pm. Please consider donating blood - attached is the sign up form. Donors must: * Have a photo ID with them * Be at least 17 years old * 16 year olds CAN donate IF they have a parent consent form filled out (see Mrs. Paulson for the form) * Weight 110 lbs * Be in good general health Students - Red Tassel Program:If you attempt/donate blood three or more times before graduation, you will receive special acknowledgement of impacting our community's blood supply. You will receive a red tassel to wear on the day of graduation. If you have any further questions, please reach out to me (Mrs. Paulson).
Purple Cord Announcement-November purple cord hours are due December 23 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.

Registrations are due By Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th.

This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

December 2, 2025

Cycle 11 - Day 4 - Week 7

Happy birthday; Gabriel Rose today
Activities: December Today 4.4:30 p.m. JV/V B Bowling at Hartley-Sanborn-Melvin, 4/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Sioux Central, 5/6/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB at Sioux Central; (3) 10 a.m. ISDTA Winter Color Guard Competition - Des Moines; (4) 6 p.m. V G WR at Spencer; (6) 9:30 a.m. Quiz Bowl at Spirit Lake, 10 a.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union, 10:330 a.m. V G WR at Okoboji, V B WR at MOC-Floyd Valley
Seniors-verify your name in the office for your diploma.
Community Blood Bank will be here Wednesday, December 3, Time: 8:00am - 11:00am & 12:30pm-3:30pm. Please consider donating blood - attached is the sign up form. Donors must: * Have a photo ID with them * Be at least 17 years old * 16 year olds CAN donate IF they have a parent consent form filled out (see Mrs. Paulson for the form) * Weight 110 lbs * Be in good general health Students - Red Tassel Program:If you attempt/donate blood three or more times before graduation, you will receive special acknowledgement of impacting our community's blood supply. You will receive a red tassel to wear on the day of graduation. If you have any further questions, please reach out to me (Mrs. Paulson).
Purple Cord Announcement-November purple cord hours are due December 23 @ 3:30. No longer accepting October hours.

Today - 3rd help day - All day Mrs. Brechwald's room

Registrations are due BY Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th.

This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

November 25, 2025

Cycle 11 - Day 3 - Week 6

Happy birthday; 26-Jacqueline Diaz Ruiz, 27-Zoey DeRuyter, Paislee Egel, 12-1 Bridget Chrestiansen, Takotah Nielsen
Activities: November Today 2:15 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 6:15, V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break; December (1) Teacher/PD Collaboration, 4:30 p.m. JV B WR at Sheldon, 5 p.m. V G WR at Manson Northwest Webster; (2) 4.4:30 p.m. JV/V B Bowling at Hartley-Sanborn-Melvin, 4/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Sioux Central, 5/6/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB at Sioux Central; (3) 10 a.m. ISDTA Winter Color Guard Competition - Des Moines; (4) 6 p.m. V G WR at Spencer; (6) 9:30 a.m. Quiz Bowl at Spirit Lake, 10 a.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union, 10:330 a.m. V G WR at Okoboji, V B WR at MOC-Floyd Valley
Seniors-verify your name in the office for your diploma.
October Purple Cord hours due Today. No longer accepting September hours.
No School-Thanksgiving Break Nov. 26, 27, 28, Dec, 1st Monday-Teacher/PD Collaboration. Tuesday, 12-2 will be Day 4.
Community Blood Bank will be here Wednesday, December 3, Time: 8:00am - 11:00am & 12:30pm-3:30pm. Please consider donating blood - attached is the sign up form. Donors must: * Have a photo ID with them * Be at least 17 years old * 16 year olds CAN donate IF they have a parent consent form filled out (see Mrs. Paulson for the form) * Weight 110 lbs * Be in good general health Students - Red Tassel Program:If you attempt/donate blood three or more times before graduation, you will receive special acknowledgement of impacting our community's blood supply. You will receive a red tassel to wear on the day of graduation. If you have any further questions, please reach out to me (Mrs. Paulson).

Tues. Dec. 2nd - 3rd help day - All day Mrs. Brechwald's room

Registrations are due BY Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th.

This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 11/26- 28 No school Thanksgiving break, 12-1 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

November 24, 2025

Cycle 11 - Day 2 - Week 6

Happy birthday; none
Activities: November (25) 2:15 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break; December (1) Teacher/PD Collaboration, 4:30 p.m. JV B WR at Sheldon, 5 p.m. V G WR at Manson Northwest Webster; (2) 4.4:30 p.m. JV/V B Bowling at Hartley-Sanborn-Melvin, 4/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Sioux Central, 5/6/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB at Sioux Central; (3) 10 a.m. ISDTA Winter Color Guard Competition - Des Moines; (4) 6 p.m. V G WR at Spencer; (6) 9:30 a.m. Quiz Bowl at Spirit Lake, 10 a.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union, 10:330 a.m. V G WR at Okoboji, V B WR at MOC-Floyd Valley
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in the lunch area Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
No School-Thanksgiving Break Nov. 26, 27, 28, Dec, 1st Monday-Teacher/PD Collaboration. Tuesday, 12-2 will be Day 4
Community Blood Bank will be here Wednesday, December 3, Time: 8:00am - 11:00am & 12:30pm-3:30pm. Please consider donating blood - attached is the sign up form. Donors must: * Have a photo ID with them * Be at least 17 years old * 16 year olds CAN donate IF they have a parent consent form filled out (see Mrs. Paulson for the form) * Weight 110 lbs * Be in good general health Students - Red Tassel Program:If you attempt/donate blood three or more times before graduation, you will receive special acknowledgement of impacting our community's blood supply. You will receive a red tassel to wear on the day of graduation. If you have any further questions, please reach out to me (Mrs. Paulson).

Tues. Dec. 2nd - 3rd help day - All day Mrs. Brechwald's room

Registrations are due BY Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th.

This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 11/26- 28 No school Thanksgiving break, 12-1 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

November 21, 2025

Cycle 11 - Day 1 - Week 5

Happy birthday; Gavin Heifner, Hayden Armstead, Madalen Strom today, Saturday Elanis Rodriguez DeJesus, Sunday Gabriel Glenn, Marcus Finn, Ella Soper
Activities: November (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 2:15 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break; December (1) Teacher/PD Collaboration, 4:30 p.m. JV B WR at Sheldon, 5 p.m. V G WR at Manson Northwest Webster; (2) 4.4:30 p.m. JV/V B Bowling at Hartley-Sanborn-Melvin, 4/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Sioux Central, 5/6/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB at Sioux Central; (3) 10 a.m. ISDTA Winter Color Guard Competition - Des Moines; (4) 6 p.m. V G WR at Spencer; (6) 9:30 a.m. Quiz Bowl at Spirit Lake, 10 a.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union, 10:330 a.m. V G WR at Okoboji, V B WR at MOC-Floyd Valley
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in the lunch area Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
No School-Thanksgiving Break Nov. 26, 27, 28, Dec, 1st Monday-Teacher/PD Collaboration. Tuesday, 12-2 will be Day 4

Tues. Dec. 2nd - 3rd help day - All day Mrs. Brechwald's room

Registrations are due BY Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th.

This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 11-26, 27, 28 No school Thanksgiving break, 12-1 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

November 20, 2025

Cycle 10 - Day 6 - Week 5

Happy birthday; Kevyn Narciso Vargas and Rueger Laidig today
Activities: November (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 2:15 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break; December (1) Teacher/PD Collaboration, 4:30 p.m. JV B WR at Sheldon, 5 p.m. V G WR at Manson Northwest Webster; (2) 4.4:30 p.m. JV/V B Bowling at Hartley-Sanborn-Melvin, 4/6:15 p.m. JV/V G BB at Sioux Central, 5/6/7:30 p.m. JV/JVR/V B BB at Sioux Central; (3) 10 a.m. ISDTA Winter Color Guard Competition - Des Moines; (4) 6 p.m. V G WR at Spencer; (6) 9:30 a.m. Quiz Bowl at Spirit Lake, 10 a.m. JVR B BB H w/North Union, 10:330 a.m. V G WR at Okoboji, V B WR at MOC-Floyd Valley
SENIORS-SOPHOMORES Herff Jones-Josh will take orders today 10:30-1 p.m.
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in the lunch area Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
No School-Thanksgiving Break Nov. 26, 27, 28, Dec, 1st Monday-Teacher/PD Collaboration. Tuesday, 12-2 will be Day 4
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, November 20. 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

Tues. Dec. 2nd - 3rd help day - All day Mrs. Brechwald's room

Registrations are due BY Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th.

This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 11-26, 27, 28 No school Thanksgiving break, 12-1 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

November 18, 2025

Cycle 10 - Day 4 - Week 5

Happy birthday; None
Activities: November (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 2:15 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break
Midterm is Wednesday, Nov. 19.
SENIORS-SOPHOMORES Herff Jones-Josh will return Thursday, Nov. 20th 10:30-1 p.m. to take orders.
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in the lunch area Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
No School-Thanksgiving Break Nov. 26, 27, 28, Dec, 1st Monday-Teacher/PD Collaboration. Tuesday, 12-2 will be Day 4
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, November 20. 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

Wed. Nov. 19th - 2nd help day - All day Mrs. Brechwald's room

Tues. Dec. 2nd - 3rd help day - All day Mrs. Brechwald's room

Registrations are due BY Friday, Dec. 12th for the high school to pay. Students can register after that date but they will be self-pay after the 12th.

This includes all ILCC online, ILCC in-person and Career Academy classes.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 11-19 Midterm 2nd Quarter, 11-26, 27, 28 No school Thanksgiving break, 12-1 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 12-23 End 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/24-31 Holiday Break

November 17, 2025

Cycle 10 - Day 3 - Week 5

Happy birthday; Noel Gonzalez today.
Activities: November (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B BB at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 2:15 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break
.SENIORS-today Herff Jones will be here at 10:30 a.m. to explain about caps and gowns and other graduation items. Please meet in the Little Theatre. This is an important meeting. Josh will return Thursday, Nov. 20th 10:30-1 p.m. to take orders.
SOPHOMORES-Today Herff Jones will be here at 10 a.m. to talk about Class Rings in Little Theatre. Josh will return Thursday, Nov. 20th 10:30-1 p.m. to take orders.
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in the lunch area Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
No School-Thanksgiving Break Nov. 26, 27, 28, Dec, 1st Monday-Teacher/PD Collaboration. Tuesday, 12-2 will be Day 4
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, November 20. 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

November 14, 2025

Cycle 10 - Day 2 - Week 4

Happy birthday; Daisy Castro today, Kylie Olson on Sunday 11-16
Activities: November (Today 7 p.m. 11- 15 7 p.m. 11-16 4 p.m.) Musical “Horror High” Little Theatre; (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B Bb at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 2:15 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break
BPA meeting: Today at 2:30. Please consider joining our student organization.
SENIORS-Monday, November 17th Herff Jones will be here at 10:30 a.m. to explain about caps and gowns and other graduation items. Please meet in the Little Theatre. This is an important meeting. Josh will return Thursday, Nov. 20th 10:30-1 p.m. to take orders.
SOPHOMORES-Monday, November 17th Herff Jones will be here at 10 a.m. to talk about Class Rings in Little Theatre. Josh will return Thursday, Nov. 20th 10:30-1 p.m. to take orders.
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in the lunch area Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, November 20. 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

November 13, 2025

Cycle 10 - Day 1 - Week 4

Happy birthday; none
Activities: November (11-14 7 p.m. 11- 15 7 p.m. 11-16 4 p.m.) Musical “Horror High” Little Theatre; (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B Bb at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 2:15 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break
BPA meeting on Friday at 2:30. Please consider joining our student organization.
SENIORS-Monday, November 17th Herff Jones will be here at 10:30 a.m. to explain about caps and gowns and other graduation items. Please meet in the Little Theatre. This is an important meeting. Josh will return Thursday, Nov. 20th 10:30-1 p.m. to take orders.
SOPHOMORES-Monday, November 17th Herff Jones will be here at 10 a.m. to talk about Class Rings in Little Theatre. Josh will return Thursday, Nov. 20th 10:30-1 p.m. to take orders.
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in the lunch area Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, November 20. 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

November 11, 2025

Cycle 9 - Day 5 - Week 4

Happy birthday; Joshua Sequeria Chavez today
Activities: November (11-14 7 p.m. 11- 15 7 p.m. 11-16 4 p.m.) Musical “Horror High” Little Theatre; (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B Bb at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 2:15 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break
SENIORS-Monday, November 17th Herff Jones will be here at 10:30 a.m. to explain about caps and gowns and other graduation items. Please meet in the Little Theatre. This is an important meeting. Josh will return Thursday, Nov. 20th 10:30-1 p.m. to take orders.
SOPHOMORES-Monday, November 17th Herff Jones will be here at 10 a.m. to talk about Class Rings in the Little Theatre. Josh will return Thursday, Nov. 20th 10:30-1 p.m. to take orders.
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in the lunch area Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
Picture retakes-Wednesday, Nov. 12th in the gym. Picture packets are in the office.
Juniors there will be a Post Prom Meeting today over Lunch in the Little Theatre. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Enderson or Mrs. Brechwald. It won’t take long.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, November 20. 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

November 10, 2025

Cycle 9 - Day 4 - Week 4

Happy birthday; none
Activities: November (11-14 7 p.m. 11- 15 7 p.m. 11-16 4 p.m.) Musical “Horror Night” Little Theatre; (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B Bb at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 2:45 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in lunch area Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
Picture retakes-Wednesday, Nov. 12th in the gym. Picture packets are in office.
Juniors there will be a Post Prom Meeting Tuesday. November 11 over Lunch in the Little Theatre. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Enderson or Mrs. Brechwald. It won’t take long.
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Thursday, November 20. 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

November 7, 2025

Cycle 9 - Day 3 - Week 3

Happy birthday; Alexis Arizmendi today, Kiera Bingen on Sunday.
Activities: November (8) 12 noon V G Swimming – Ames Regional Diving Meet; 8 p.m. Fall Ball; (11-14 7 p.m. 11- 15 7 p.m. 11-16 4 p.m.) Musical “Horror Night” Little Theatre; (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B Bb at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 1 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break
Purple Cord Opportunity-Christmas Rummage Sale at St. Patrick’s is coming up soon. Sale:Thursday, Nov. 6th & Friday, Nov. 7th 8-5; Saturday, Nov. 8th 8-11 This includes tear-down so volunteers are especially needed. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Kristy Funston at 209-4921.
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in lunch area Thursday, November 6th. If you miss him, he will be back Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
Picture retakes-Wednesday, Nov. 12th in the gym. Picture packets are in office.
Juniors there will be a Post Prom Meeting Next Tuesday. November 11 over Lunch in the Little Theatre. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Enderson or Mrs. Brechwald. It wont take long.

November 6, 2025

Cycle 9 - Day 2 - Week 3

Happy birthday; Tate Lair and Mason Sheridan today
Activities: November today 9 a.m. ILCC Jazz Band Festival -ILCC, 5 p.m. V G Swimming – Ames Regional Diving Meet; (8) 12 noon V G Swimming – Ames Regional Diving Meet; 8 p.m. Fall Ball; (11-14 7 p.m. 11- 15 7 p.m. 11-16 4 p.m.) Musical “Horror Night” Little Theatre; (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B Bb at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 1 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break
Purple Cord Opportunity-Christmas Rummage Sale at St. Patrick’s is coming up soon. Taking donations; Wednesday, Nov. 5th 8- Noon; Sale:Thursday, Nov. 6th & Friday, Nov. 7th 8-5; Saturday, Nov. 8th 8-11 This includes tear-down so volunteers are especially needed. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Kristy Funston at 209-4921.
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in lunch area Thursday, November 6th. If you miss him, he will be back Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
Purple Cord Opportunity-Thursday, November 6 Demoney PAT is having a Fundraiser Assembly. The assembly runs from 2:00-3:20pm. The PAT would like some help playing and monitoring the games for the students. If you are interested in helping please contact: Annie Anderson annie.anderson@elc-csd.org Criteria to volunteering: Need to be on open campus.
Picture retakes-Wednesday, Nov. 12th in the gym. Picture packets are in office.

November 5, 2025

Cycle 9 - Day 1 - Week 3

Happy birthday; Noah Danner today
Activities: November (6) 9 a.m. ILCC Jazz Band Festival -ILCC, 5 p.m. V G Swimming – Ames Regional Diving Meet; (8) 12 noon V G Swimming – Ames Regional Diving Meet; 8 p.m. Fall Ball; (11-14 7 p.m. 11- 15 7 p.m. 11-16 4 p.m.) Musical “Horror Night” Little Theatre; (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B Bb at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 1 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break
Purple Cord Opportunity-Christmas Rummage Sale at St. Patrick’s is coming up soon. Taking donations; Wednesday, Nov. 5th 8- Noon; Sale:Thursday, Nov. 6th & Friday, Nov. 7th 8-5; Saturday, Nov. 8th 8-11 This includes tear-down so volunteers are especially needed. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Kristy Funston at 209-4921.
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in lunch area Thursday, November 6th. If you miss him, he will be back Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
Purple Cord Opportunity-Thursday, November 6 Demoney PAT is having a Fundraiser Assembly. The assembly runs from 2:00-3:20pm. The PAT would like some help playing and monitoring the games for the students. If you are interested in helping please contact: Annie Anderson annie.anderson@elc-csd.org Criteria to volunteering: Need to be on open campus.
Picture retakes-Wednesday, Nov. 12th in the gym. Picture packets are in office.

November 4, 2025

Cycle 8 - Day 6 - Week 3

Happy birthday; Aubry Weber and Tomasa Ruiz Us today
AubrActivities: November (6) 9 a.m. ILCC Jazz Band Festival -ILCC, 5 p.m. V G Swimming – Ames Regional Diving Meet; (8) 12 noon V G Swimming – Ames Regional Diving Meet; 8 p.m. Fall Ball; (11-14 7 p.m. 11- 15 7 p.m. 11-16 4 p.m.) Musical “Horror Night” Little Theatre; (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B Bb at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 1 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15, JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break
Purple Cord Opportunity-Christmas Rummage Sale at St. Patrick’s is coming up soon. Taking donations; Tuesday, Nov. 4th 8-6; Wednesday, Nov. 5th 8- Noon; Sale:Thursday, Nov. 6th & Friday, Nov. 7th 8-5; Saturday, Nov. 8th 8-11 This includes tear-down so volunteers are especially needed. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Kristy Funston at 209-4921.
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in the lunch area today. If you miss him, he will be there again on Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours are due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.
Purple Cord Opportunity-Thursday, November 6 Demoney PAT is having a Fundraiser Assembly. The assembly runs from 2:00-3:20pm. The PAT would like some help playing and monitoring the games for the students. If you are interested in helping please contact: Annie Anderson annie.anderson@elc-csd.org Criteria to volunteering: Need to be on open campus

November 3, 2025

Cycle 8 - Day 5 - Week 3

Happy birthday; none
Activities: November (6) 9 a.m. ILCC Jazz Band Festival -ILCC, 5 p.m. V G Swimming – Ames Regional Diving Meet; (8) 12 noon V G Swimming – Ames Regional Diving Meet; 8 p.m. Fall Ball; (11-14 7 p.m. 11- 15 7 p.m. 11-16 4 p.m.) Musical “Horror Night” Little Theatre; (21-22) 8 a.m. All State Music Festival – Stephen Auditorium, 4/6 p.m. JV/V G BB at Lake Mills, 5/7:30 p.m. JV/V B Bb at Lakes Mills; (22) 10 a.m. V G WR at Emmetsburg; (25) 1 p.m. National Honor Society-gym, 5/6:15 . JV/V G BB at Western Christian; (26-28) No school Thanksgiving Break
Purple Cord Opportunity-Christmas Rummage Sale at St. Patrick’s is coming up soon. We’re setting up tables Sat. Nov. 1st at 9am, Taking donations; Monday, Nov. 3rd 8-5 Tuesday, Nov. 4th 8-6; Wednesday, Nov. 5th 8- Noon; Sale:Thursday, Nov. 6th & Friday, Nov. 7th 8-5; Saturday, Nov. 8th 8-11 This includes tear-down so volunteers are especially needed. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Kristy Funston at 209-4921.
Army Lunch Visit: Gymer, Joseph Allen SSG USARMY USARD (USA) will be in the lunch area on Tuesday, Nov. 4th. If you miss him, he will be there again on Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
October Purple Cord hours are due Tuesday, November 25. No longer accepting September hours.

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.