Homecoming

Homecoming Week is upon us. Our student organizations and staff have planned many notable activities for us to celebrate!

In addition to these school-sponsored activities, some of our students may participate in unsanctioned evening activities. New London-Spicer Schools does not support nor condone any reckless behavior, vandalism, or illegal behavior by our students in the community. I support and encourage conversations with your child about expectations and behavior. Together, we can promote consistent, lawful, and clear expectations that will lead to a safe and enjoyable homecoming experience for all.

I encourage you to review and discuss the legal parameters and possible consequences of inappropriate actions with your child and inform them of the county ordinance regarding trespassing with intent to litter which carries up to a $300 fine. Please report concerns/incidents to law enforcement as you would during any other week of the year.

I want to thank you for your continued partnership. We are looking forward to a safe, fun, and memorable homecoming experience!

Sincerely,

Bonnie Spohn, NLS High School Principal

Mark Your Calendars

Mon., Sept. 16 - Fri. Sept. 20 - Homecoming Week
Monday, September 16 - Beginning Band Open House (Grade 5)
Tuesday, September 17 - Dine Out for PreK Fundraiser at Alley on Ash
Friday, September 20 - NLS Homecoming Football Game
Monday, September 23 - Grade 6 Candy Bar Fundraiser
Monday, September 23 - School Board Meeting
Mon., Sept. 30 - Fri., Oct. 4 - Grade 5 Wolf Ridge Trip
Friday, October 4 - MN Fallen Heroes Football Game
Monday, October 7 - Free Community Event: Taylor Hooton Foundation Speaker
Tuesday, October 8 - PW PTO Meeting
Mon., Oct. 14 & Tues., Oct. 15 - PSAT for Juniors
Monday, October 14 - School Board Work Session
Tuesday, October 15 - Prairie Meadows Fall Festival
Thurs., Oct. 17 & Fri., Oct. 18 - No School: Fall Break

If you do not have a Parent Portal account or do not remember your login credentials please email Stacy Adams, adamss@isd345.org and she will help set up your account or send login credentials.

High School - Principal Bonnie Spohn

My HigherEd Minnesota Direct Admissions Our seniors will be applying to college with confidence this fall. New London-Spicer Schools is one of the many Minnesota high schools in the state that is participating in Direct Admissions, a state program that simplifies the college application process.

This fall, seniors will receive a personalized Direct Admissions letter that will list all the participating Minnesota colleges and universities offering them proactive admission. There are 55 Minnesota colleges and universites participating in the program, ranging from technical, tribal, and community colleges to public and private universities.

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Wildcat Activities

Get ready to show off your Wildcat pride because Homecoming Week is here! It's time to come together and celebrate everything that makes our school great. This week is all about celebrating being a Wildcat and having fun! We encourage our high school students to take part in all of the Homecoming activities, from bean bags, to the pep fests, to cheering on our teams. It's time to show your Wildcat pride, and let’s make sure everyone knows that the Wildcats are the best! LET'S GO WILDCATS!

Congratulations to our most recent Wildcat of the Week, Kyla Vick (Cross Country).

For the most up to date listing of Wildcat activities, please visit our Wright County Conference calendar.

MNFHG Webpage

2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

New London-Spicer Schools' 2024 Hall of Fame banquet will be held at the Little Crow Resort on September 19. The event will begin at 6PM with a social hour and dinner will be served at 7PM.

Congratulations to this year's inductees;

John Vraa
Chad Gustafson
John Nething
Haley (Stahl) Wolff
Taylor (Thunstedt) Swanson
Adam Essler

For more information, please call NLS Activities Director, Thayne Johnson at 320.354.2252 Ext. 2603.

Middle School - Principal Dr. Jenn Fuchs

We have started band lessons, gifted and talented services, and drafting students who need extra support in a class. Please remind students to check their schedules every day, so they are not marked absent. Attendance calls go out at 10 am for the first 2 periods of the day and at 3:20 for the rest of the day.

Support our 7th graders in their Gold Card Fundraiser! This annual fundraiser supports 7th Grade field trips and other activities throughout the year. Sales END on September 17, 2024. Gold Cards are STILL ONLY $20 and provide thousands of dollars in potential discounts! If you would like to purchase one to support our students, please call or stop by the NLS Middle School Office.

Our students are excited for the homecoming dress up days! See the dress up days below. GO CATS!

Prairie Woods - Principal Randy Juhl

Just want to thank all our families for a great start to the school year. I can’t believe we are halfway through September.

HOMECOMING WEEK: Prairie Woods is participating by having dress up days all week and Pepfest on Wednesday. During pepfest, the pep band, cheerleaders, and senior athletes will come out to celebrate our Wildcat pride. A few of the seniors will also share about good sportsmanship and ways to cheer on Wildcats when attending an event.

FASTBRIDGE TEST RESULTS: Each classroom teacher will send home your child’s Fastbridge test results on Thursday, September 19. Some of the tests were taken during back-to-school conferences and also during the first few weeks of school. The tests help teachers monitor student growth and adjust teaching based on each student’s needs. Please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions.

eLEARNING MATERIALS: Classrooms will send home eLearning Day materials on Thursday, September 26. These materials will only be needed if school is canceled for inclement weather. If school is canceled and an eLearning Day is called, students are expected to complete a task in each column of the eLearning board. You will find materials for five eLearning days should we need to use them. More information will come home with the eLearning materials. Please store the materials in a safe location in case they are needed.

Prairie Meadows - Coordinator Jennifer Hellickson

We have had a busy and great start to the school year! Our Little Learners ECFE classes started last week and learned all about The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Our littlest Wildcats stayed with Miss Marni to play, make headbands, match colors and create caterpillars. Our ECFE parents spent time getting to know one another and our Parent Educator Kate! ECFE is a great way for parents and children to begin their learning experience together.

Please join us for the Dine Out for PreK fundraiser at Alley on Ash this Tuesday from 4:30 - 7:00PM! A portion of the proceeds will benefit our Early Childhood Education Scholarship program! Dine in or take out both help support our learners!

CatPAC Series: The Wonder Bread Years

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The Wonder Bread Years Starring Pat Hazell (former Seinfeld writer) is a fast-paced, hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between stand-up and theater. Audiences across the country are enjoying a show that not only restores a much-needed sense of wonder, but leaves audiences laughing and savoring the past like never before.

Saturday, October 26, at 7PM in the Performing Arts Center

$30/ticket

Click here to watch a sneak peek!

This year's CatPAC Series is sponsored by: Rambow, Inc., Lake Region Bank, Jennie-O, & Dooley’s Pertroleum.