ELC High School Announcements

October 14, 2026

Cycle 6 - Day 6 - Week 8

Happy birthday: Maxxwell Julich today.
Activities: October Today (15) 6 p.m. V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, ILCC Heartland Honor Choir, 6:30 p.m. G Swimming at Spencer; (16) 7 p.m. V FB at Spirit Lake; (17) 1 p.m. G Swimming at Marshalltown; (18) 2 p.m. HS Choir Concert - Little Theatre; (19) No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 6 p.m. JV FB H w/West Hancock; (20) End of 1st Quarter, 10 a.m. Academic Awards-Gym, 7 p.m. V VB at Western Christian; (21) Begin 2nd Quarter; (22) 6:30 p.m. V FB at Forest City; (25) 8 a.m. All-State Choir/Band Auditions at LeMars, 26/27 4-8 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (27) V Swimming Triangular at Carroll Recreation Center; 19-No school; November (5) ILCC Jazz Band Festival, 5:30 p.m. Swimming; (7) 10 a.m. V Swimming
Activity ticket-you can still get a student activity pass for $20 on Bound.
No School-October 19-Teacher PD/Collaboration. October 30-no school
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Tuesday, October 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

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 2026-2027 School year 10-19 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 10-20 End 1st Quarter, 10-21 Begin 2nd quarter, 10/26-27 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 10-30 No school, 11-9 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 11-24 Midterm 2nd Quarter, 11-25 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 11-26, 27 No school Thanksgiving break, 12-18 Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/21-1/1 Holiday Break, 2027 1-1 No school-New Year’s Day, 1-4 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 1-8 End 2nd Qtr./1st semester

October 13, 2026

Cycle 6 - Day 5 - Week 8

Happy birthday: Gustavo Jimenez Luna today.
Activities: October Today 5 p.m. JV V G XC at Spencer, V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, 5:30 p.m. JV/V XC at Spencer; (15) 6 p.m. V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, ILCC Heartland Honor Choir, 6:30 p.m. G Swimming at Spencer; (16) 7 p.m. V FB at Spirit Lake; (17) 1 p.m. G Swimming at Marshalltown; (18) 2 p.m. HS Choir Concert - Little Theatre; (19) No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 6 p.m. JV FB H w/ West Hancock; (20) End of 1st Quarter, 10 a.m. Academic Awards-Gym, 7 p.m. V VB at Western Christian; (21) Begin 2nd Quarter; (25) 8 a.m. All-State Choir/Band Auditions at LeMars, 26/27 4-8 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (27) V Swimming Triangular at Carroll Recreation Center; 19-No school; November (5) ILCC Jazz Band Festival, 5:30 p.m. Swimming; (7) 10 a.m. V Swimming
Congratulations to the marching band! They earned 2nd place in class 2A on Saturday, October 3rd at Algona Band Days, and the color guard came in 2nd out of all the color guards in all classes. This last weekend, they performed at the IHSMA State Marching Festival in Fort Dodge and earned a Superior Rating!
Activity ticket-you can still get a student activity pass for $20 on Bound.
No School-October 19-Teacher PD/Collaboration. October 30-no school
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Tuesday, October 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

October 12, 2026

Cycle 6 - Day 4 - Week 8

Happy birthday: Rolando Rodriguez and Calvin Fuller today.
Activities: October Today JV FB at Forest City; (13) 5 p.m. JV V G XC at Spencer, V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, 5:30 p.m. JV/V XC at Spencer; (15) 6 p.m. V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, ILCC Heartland Honor Choir, 6:30 p.m. G Swimming at Spencer; (16) 7 p.m. V FB at Spirit Lake; (17) 1 p.m. G Swimming at Marshalltown; (18) 2 p.m. HS Choir Concert - Little Theatre; (19) No School-Teacher PD/Collaboration, 6 p.m. JV FB H w/ West Hancock; (20) End of 1st Quarter, 7 p.m. V VB at Western Christian; (21) Begin 2nd Quarter; (25) 8 a.m. All-State Choir/Band Auditions at LeMars, 26/27 4-8 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, (27) V Swimming Triangular at Carroll Recreation Center; 19-No school; November (5) ILCC Jazz Band Festival, 5:30 p.m. Swimming; (7) 10 a.m. V Swimming
Congratulations to the marching band! They earned 2nd place in class 2A on Saturday, October 3rd at Algona Band Days, and the color guard came in 2nd out of all the color guards in all classes. This last weekend, they performed at the IHSMA State Marching Festival in Fort Dodge and earned a Superior Rating!
Activity ticket-you can still get a student activity pass for $20 on Bound.
No School-October 19-Teacher PD/Collaboration. October 30-no school
Natalie Henriksen with TRIO Talent Search will be here in the lunch room, Tuesday, October 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

October 9, 2026

Cycle 6 - Day 3 - Week 7

Happy birthday: Amy Gomez Ramirez, Mya McClintic on Saturday
Activities: October Today 7 p.m. V FB at Kuemper Catholic-Carroll; (10) State Marching Band Festival, 1 p.m. G Swimming at Johnson Invitational; (12) JV FB at Forest City; (13) 5 p.m. JV V G XC at Spencer, V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, 5:30 p.m. JV/V XC at Spencer; (15) 6 p.m. V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, ILCC Heartland Honor Choir, 6:30 p.m. G Swimming at Spencer; (16) V FB at Spirit Lake; (17) 1 p.m. G Swimming at Marshalltown
Bowling meeting today 3:00 in Mr. Haag’s room. Check in with your advisor and come down. Remember, joining bowling will get you a PE Exempt!!! We are looking for both boys and girls.
Activity ticket-you can still get a student activity pass for $20 on Bound.

October 8, 2026

Cycle 6 - Day 2 - Week 7

Happy birthday: Deyvion Domineck today.
Activities: October Today 5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V VB H w/Cherokee Washington, G Swimming at Mason City; (9) 7 p.m. V FB at Kuemper Catholic-Carroll; (10) State Marching Band Festival, 1 p.m. G Swimming at Johnson Invitational; (12) JV FB at Forest City; (13) 5 p.m. JV V G XC at Spencer, V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, 5:30 p.m. JV/V XC at Spencer; (15) 6 p.m. V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, ILCC Heartland Honor Choir, 6:30 p.m. G Swimming at Spencer; (16) V FB at Spirit Lake; (17) 1 p.m. G Swimming at Marshalltown
Bowling meeting on October 9, 3:00 in Mr. Haag’s room. Check in with your advisor and come down. Remember, joining bowling will get you a PE Exempt!!! We are looking for both boys and girls.
Activity ticket-you can still get a student activity pass for $20 on Bound.

October 7, 2026

Cycle 6 - Day 1 - Week 7

Happy birthday: none
Activities: October (8) 5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V VB H w/Cherokee Washington, G Swimming at Mason City; (9) 7 p.m. V FB at Kuemper Catholic-Carroll; (10) State Marching Band Festival, 1 p.m. G Swimming at Johnson Invitational; (12) JV FB at Forest City; (13) 5 p.m. JV V G XC at Spencer, V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, 5:30 p.m. JV/V XC at Spencer; (15) 6 p.m. V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, ILCC Heartland Honor Choir, 6:30 p.m. G Swimming at Spencer; (16) V FB at Spirit Lake; (17) 1 p.m. G Swimming at Marshalltown
Bowling meeting on October 9, 3:00 in Mr. Haag’s room. Check in with your advisor and come down. Remember, joining bowling will get you a PE Exempt!!! We are looking for both boys and girls.
Activity ticket-you can still get a student activity pass for $20 on Bound.

October 6, 2026

Cycle 5 - Day 6 - Week 7

Happy birthday: Samson Mittrucker, Alexis Monceaux, Hunter Hurst today
Activities: October today 4 p.m. Esports, 5:10 p.m. JV/V G XC at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. G Swimming at Algona, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB AT Unity Christian, 5:45 p.m. JV/V B XC at Eagle Grove; (8) 5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V VB H w/Cherokee Washington, G Swimming at Mason City; (9) 7 p.m. V FB at Kuemper Catholic-Carroll; (10) State Marching Band Festival, 1 p.m. G Swimming at Johnson Invitational; (12) JV FB at Forest City; (13) 5 p.m. JV V G XC at Spencer, V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, 5:30 p.m. JV/V XC at Spencer; (15) 6 p.m. V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, ILCC Heartland Honor Choir, 6:30 p.m. G Swimming at Spencer; (16) V FB at Spirit Lake; (17) 1 p.m. G Swimming at Marshalltown
Bowling meeting on October 9, 3:00 in Mr. Haag’s room. Check in with your advisor and come down. Remember, joining bowling will get you a PE Exempt!!! We are looking for both boys and girls.
Boys and girls basketball meeting at 7:30 AM Today in the gym for anyone who is going out for basketball.
Activity ticket-you can still get a student activity pass for $20 on Bound.

October 5. 2026

Cycle 5 - Day 5 - Week 7

Happy birthday: none
Activities: September October today 4:30 p.m. JV VB at Spirit Lake, 5/6:30 p.m. JVR/JV FB H w/Spirit Lake; (6) 4 p.m. Esports, 5:10 p.m. JV/V G XC at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. G Swimming at Algona, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB AT Unity Christian, 5:45 p.m. JV/V B XC at Eagle Grove; (8) 5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V VB H w/Cherokee Washington, G Swimming at Mason City; (9) 7 p.m. V FB at Kuemper Catholic-Carroll; (10) State Marching Band Festival, 1 p.m. G Swimming at Johnson Invitational; (12) JV FB at Forest City; (13) 5 p.m. JV V G XC at Spencer, V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, 5:30 p.m. JV/V XC at Spencer; (15) 6 p.m. V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, ILCC Heartland Honor Choir, 6:30 p.m. G Swimming at Spencer; (16) V FB at Spirit Lake; (17) 1 p.m. G Swimming at Marshalltown
Bowling meeting on October 9, 3:00 in Mr. Haag’s room. Check in with your advisor and come down. Remember, joining bowling will get you a PE Exempt!!! We are looking for both boys and girls.
Boys and girls basketball meeting at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, October 6th in the gym for anyone who is going out for basketball.
Activity ticket-you can still get a student activity pass for $20 on Bound.

October 2. 2026

Cycle 5 - Day 4 - Week 6

Happy birthday: Owen Helget today, Jayke Stokes on Saturday, Kimberly Perez-Martinez on Sunday.
Activities: September October today 7 p.m. V FB H w/OABCIG; (3) 9 a.m. V VB H; (5) 4:30 p.m. JV VB at Spirit Lake, 5/6:30 p.m. JVR/JV FB H w/Spirit Lake; (6) 4 p.m. Esports, 5:10 p.m. JV/V G XC at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. G Swimming at Algona, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB AT Unity Christian, 5:45 p.m. JV/V B XC at Eagle Grove; (8) 5:30/7:30 p.m. JV/V VB H w/Cherokee Washington, G Swimming at Mason City; (9) 7 p.m. V FB at Kuemper Catholic-Carroll; (10) State Marching Band Festival, 1 p.m. G Swimming at Johnson Invitational; (12) JV FB at Forest City; (13) 5 p.m. JV V G XC at Spencer, V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, 5:30 p.m. JV/V XC at Spencer; (15) 6 p.m. V VB at Siouxland Conference Tournament, ILCC Heartland Honor Choir, 6:30 p.m. G Swimming at Spencer; (16) V FB at Spirit Lake; (17) 1 p.m. G Swimming at Marshalltown
Boys and girls soccer sign up sheet in the high school activities office for anyone interested in playing high school soccer this spring.
Bowling meeting on October 9, 3:00 in Mr. Haag’s room. Check in with your advisor and come down. Remember, joining bowling will get you a PE Exempt!!! We are looking for both boys and girls.

October 1. 2026

Cycle 5 - Day 3 - Week 6

Happy birthday: Austin Bradley today.
Activities: September October today 5 p.m. JV/V G XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30 p.m. JV/V B XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30/7 p.m. VB at Sioux Center; (2) 7 p.m. V FB H w/OABCIG; (3) 9 a.m. V VB H; (5) 4:30 p.m. JV VB at Spirit Lake, 5/6:30 p.m. JVR/JV FB H w/Spirit Lake; (6) 4 p.m. Esports, 5:10 p.m. JV/V G XC at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. G Swimming at Algona, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB AT Unity Christian, 5:45 p.m. JV/V B XC at Eagle Grove
Boys and girls soccer sign up sheet in the high school activities office for anyone interested in playing high school soccer this spring.
Bowling meeting on October 9, 3:00 in Mr. Haag’s room. Check in with your advisor and come down. Remember, joining bowling will get you a PE Exempt!!! We are looking for both boys and girls.

September 30. 2026

Cycle 5 - Day 2 - Week 6

Happy birthday:Abbagail Mullaly today.
Activities: September October (1) 5 p.m. JV/V G XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30 p.m. JV/V B XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30/7 p.m. VB at Sioux Center; (2) 7 p.m. V FB H w/OABCIG; (3) 9 a.m. 9 a.m. V VB H; (5) 4:30 p.m. JV VB at Spirit Lake, 5/6:30 p.m. JVR/JV FB H w/Spirit Lake; (6) 4 p.m. Esports, 5:10 p.m. JV/V G XC at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. G Swimming at Algona, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB AT Unity Christian, 5:45 p.m. JV/V B XC at Eagle Grove
Boys and girls soccer sign up sheet in the high school activities office for anyone interested in playing high school soccer this spring.
August Purple Cord hours due today. No longer accepting summer purple cord hours.

PLAN AHEAD-DATES TO REMEMBER 2026-2027 School year, , 9-29 Picture Day, 10-19 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 10-20 End 1st Quarter, 10-21 Begin 2nd quarter, 10/26-27 4-7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conferences, 10-30 No school, 11-9 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 11-24 Midterm 2nd Quarter, 11-25 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 11-26, 27 No school Thanksgiving break, 12-18 Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m., 12/21-1/1 Holiday Break, 2027 1-1 No school-New Year’s Day, 1-4 No school Teacher PD/Collaboration, 1-8 End 2nd Qtr./1st semester

September 29, 2026

Cycle 5 - Day 1 - Week 6

Happy birthday: Danica Fehr and Brylie Herzberg today.
Activities: September Today School Pictures, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB H w/Spirit Lake; October (1) 5 p.m. JV/V G XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30 p.m. JV/V B XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30/7 p.m. VB at Sioux Center; (2) 7 p.m. V FB H w/OABCIG; (3) 9 a.m. 9 a.m. V VB H; (5) 4:30 p.m. JV VB at Spirit Lake, 5/6:30 p.m. JVR/JV FB H w/Spirit Lake; (6) 4 p.m. Esports, 5:10 p.m. JV/V G XC at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. G Swimming at Algona, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB AT Unity Christian, 5:45 p.m. JV/V B XC at Eagle Grove
Boys and girls soccer sign up sheet in the high school activities office for anyone interested in playing high school soccer this spring.
August Purple Cord hours due Wednesday, Sept. 30. No longer accepting summer purple cord hours.
School pictures-Today. All students and staff must have their pictures taken including seniors for security purposes. Picture packets will be handed out in the front office. Bring your money and envelope with you when you have your picture taken. We will call students down by wings. Your parents may go online and buy them. Pictures will be taken in the Little Theatre.
Congratulations to the Marching Band! They won 1st Place in Class 2A at the NCIMBI in Fort Dodge Saturday night. They also won the following Caption Awards. Best Marching & Maneuvering, Best Color Guard, Best Brass, Best Woodwinds, Best Drumline, Best Soloist / Zeke Funston

September 28, 2026

Cycle 4 - Day 6 - Week 6

Happy birthday: none
Activities: September Today 4:40/5:30 p.m. JV/V G XC at Algona, 5:00 p.m. JV FB at Holstein, 5:05/5:55 p.m. JV/V B XC at Algona; (29) School Pictures, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB H w/Spirit Lake; October (1) 5 p.m. JV/V G XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30 p.m. JV/V B XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30/7 p.m. VB at Sioux Center; (2) 7 p.m. V FB H w/OABCIG; (3) 9 a.m. 9 a.m. V VB H; (5) 4:30 p.m. JV VB at Spirit Lake, 5/6:30 p.m. JVR/JV FB H w/Spirit Lake; (6) 4 p.m. Esports, 5:10 p.m. JV/V G XC at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. G Swimming at Algona, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB AT Unity Christian, 5:45 p.m. JV/V B XC at Eagle Grove
Boys and girls soccer sign up sheet in the high school activities office for anyone interested in playing high school soccer this spring.
August Purple Cord hours due Wednesday, Sept. 30. No longer accepting summer purple cord hours.
School pictures-Tuesday, September 29th. All students and staff must have their pictures taken including seniors for security purposes. Picture packets will be handed out in the front office. Bring your money and envelope with you when you have your picture taken. We will call students down by wings. Your parents may go online and buy them. Pictures will be taken in the Little Theatre.
Congratulations to the Marching Band! They won 1st Place in Class 2A at the NCIMBI in Fort Dodge Saturday night. They also won the following Caption Awards. Best Marching & Maneuvering, Best Color Guard, Best Brass, Best Woodwinds, Best Drumline, Best Soloist / Zeke Funston

. September 25, 2026

Cycle 4 - Day 5 - Week 5

Happy birthday: Xander Fridolfson, Luke Arends, Belinda Ramirez Lopez today, Saturday-Alex Cole, Nicholas Cole, Maynor Ulloa
Activities: September Today 7 p.m. V FB H w/Okoboji; (26) North Central Iowa Marching Band Invitational at Fort Dodge, 9 a.m. V G VB at Spencer; (28) 4:40/5:30 p.m. JV/V G XC at Algona, 5:00 p.m. JV FB at Holstein, 5:05/5:55 p.m. JV/V B XC at Algona; (29) School Pictures, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB H w/Spirit Lake; October (1) 5 p.m. JV/V G XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30 p.m. JV/V B XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30/7 p.m. VB at Sioux Center; (2) 7 p.m. V FB H w/OABCIG; (3) 9 a.m. 9 a.m. V VB H; (5) 4:30 p.m. JV VB at Spirit Lake, 5/6:30 p.m. JVR/JV FB H w/Spirit Lake; (6) 4 p.m. Esports, 5:10 p.m. JV/V G XC at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. G Swimming at Algona, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB AT Unity Christian, 5:45 p.m. JV/V B XC at Eagle Grove
Boys and girls soccer sign up sheet in the high school activities office for anyone interested in playing high school soccer this spring.
August Purple Cord hours due Wednesday, Sept. 30. No longer accepting summer purple cord hours.
New Members wanted! Business Professionals of America will be having their 1st meeting today at 5th period. Please come and see what we are about!
School pictures-Tuesday, September 29th. All students and staff must have their pictures taken including seniors for security purposes. Picture packets will be handed out in the front office. Bring your money and envelope with you when you have your picture taken. We will call students down by wings. Your parents may go online and buy them. Pictures will be taken in the Little Theatre.

September 24, 2026

Cycle 4 - Day 4 - Week 5

Happy birthday: none
Activities: September Today 5:30 p.m. V G Swimming at Algona, JV/JVR/V VB at Okoboji; (25) 7 p.m. V FB H w/Okoboji; (26) North Central Iowa Marching Band Invitational at Fort Dodge, 9 a.m. V G VB at Spencer; (28) 4:40/5:30 p.m. JV/V G XC at Algona, 5:00 p.m. JV FB at Holstein, 5:05/5:55 p.m. JV/V B XC at Algona; (29) School Pictures, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB H w/Spirit Lake; October (1) 5 p.m. JV/V G XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30 p.m. JV/V B XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30/7 p.m. VB at Sioux Center; (2) 7 p.m. V FB H w/OABCIG; (3) 9 a.m. 9 a.m. V VB H; (5) 4:30 p.m. JV VB at Spirit Lake, 5/6:30 p.m. JVR/JV FB H w/Spirit Lake; (6) 4 p.m. Esports, 5:10 p.m. JV/V G XC at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. G Swimming at Algona, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB AT Unity Christian, 5:45 p.m. JV/V B XC at Eagle Grove
Boys and girls soccer sign up sheet in the high school activities office for anyone interested in playing high school soccer this spring.
August Purple Cord hours due Wednesday, Sept. 30. No longer accepting summer purple cord hours.
New Members wanted! Business Professionals of America will be having their 1st meeting on Sept 25 at 5th period. Please come and see what we are about!
School pictures-Tuesday, September 29th. All students and staff must have their pictures taken including seniors for security purposes. Picture packets will be handed out in the front office. Bring your money and envelope with you when you have your picture taken. We will call students down by wings. Your parents may go online and buy them. Pictures will be taken in Little Theatre.

. September 23, 2026

Cycle 4 - Day 4 - Week 5

Happy birthday: none
Activities: September (24) 5:30 p.m. V G Swimming at Algona, JV/JVR/V VB at Okoboji; (25) 7 p.m. V FB H w/Okoboji; (26) North Central Iowa Marching Band Invitational at Fort Dodge, 9 a.m. V G VB at Spencer; (28) 4:40/5:30 p.m. JV/V G XC at Algona, 5:00 p.m. JV FB at Holstein, 5:05/5:55 p.m. JV/V B XC at Algona; (29) School Pictures, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB H w/Spirit Lake; October (1) 5 p.m. JV/V G XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30 p.m. JV/V B XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30/7 p.m. VB at Sioux Center; (2) 7 p.m. V FB H w/OABCIG; (3) 9 a.m. 9 a.m. V VB H; (5) 4:30 p.m. JV VB at Spirit Lake, 5/6:30 p.m. JVR/JV FB H w/Spirit Lake; (6) 4 p.m. Esports, 5:10 p.m. JV/V G XC at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. G Swimming at Algona, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB AT Unity Christian, 5:45 p.m. JV/V B XC at Eagle Grove
Boys and girls soccer sign up sheet in the high school activities office for anyone interested in playing high school soccer this spring.
August Purple Cord hours due Wednesday, Sept. 30. No longer accepting summer purple cord hours.
New Members wanted! Business Professionals of America will be having their 1st meeting on Sept 25 at 5th period. Please come and see what we are about!
There will be an informational meeting for Quiz Bowl today after school at 3:30 in Ms. Nissen's room (W-245). All interested students are welcome!
School pictures-Tuesday, September 29th. All students and staff must have their pictures taken including seniors for security purposes. Picture packets will be handed out in the front office. Bring your money and envelope with you when you have your picture taken. We will call students down by wings. Your parents may go online and buy them. Pictures will be taken in Little Theatre.

. September 22, 2026

Cycle 4 - Day 2 - Week 5

Happy birthday: Mia Alonso and Garrett Smith today.
Activities: September Today 6 p.m. Marching Band Community Performance H; (24) 5:30 p.m. V G Swimming at Algona, JV/JVR/V VB at Okoboji; (25) 7 p.m. V FB H w/Okoboji; (26) North Central Iowa Marching Band Invitational at Fort Dodge, 9 a.m. V G VB at Spencer; (28) 4:40/5:30 p.m. JV/V G XC at Algona, 5:00 p.m. JV FB at Holstein, 5:05/5:55 p.m. JV/V B XC at Algona; (29) School Pictures, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB H w/Spirit Lake; October (1) 5 p.m. JV/V G XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30 p.m. JV/V B XC at South O’Brien-Paulina, 5:30/7 p.m. VB at Sioux Center; (2) 7 p.m. V FB H w/OABCIG; (3) 9 a.m. 9 a.m. V VB H; (5) 4:30 p.m. JV VB at Spirit Lake, 5/6:30 p.m. JVR/JV FB H w/Spirit Lake; (6) 4 p.m. Esports, 5:10 p.m. JV/V G XC at Eagle Grove, 5:30 p.m. G Swimming at Algona, 5:30/7 p.m. JV/JVR/V VB AT Unity Christian, 5:45 p.m. JV/V B XC at Eagle Grove
Boys and girls soccer sign up sheet in the high school activities office for anyone interested in playing high school soccer this spring.
August Purple Cord hours due Wednesday, Sept. 30. No longer accepting summer purple cord hours.
New Members wanted! Business Professionals of America will be having their 1st meeting on Sept 25 at 5th period. Please come and see what we are about!
There will be an informational meeting for Quiz Bowl on Wednesday, September 23rd after school at 3:30 in Ms. Nissen's room (W-245). All interested students are welcome!
School pictures-Tuesday, September 29th. All students and staff must have their pictures taken including seniors for security purposes. Picture packets will be handed out in the front office. Bring your money and envelope with you when you have your picture taken. We will call students down by wings. Your parents may go online and buy them. Pictures will be taken in 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

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.