I am genuine when I say that I miss everyone over the summer. We get into this profession because we enjoy the hustle and bustle of students in the halls and classrooms as well as working everyday to impact their lives. As always, I hope everyone took time this summer to recharge and enjoy time with friends and family. And for some, I’m sure things were still busy, but in a different way. Regardless of how you spent your summer, I’m excited to get the Wildcat family back together for the start of another amazing school year! 

Mark your calendars for these upcoming August community events; 

• Community Meeting: Prioritizing Building Infrastructure Needs and Air Quality Improvement Opportunities on Tuesday, August 8 at 6-7:30pm at the Prairie Meadows Early Childhood Building in Spicer, MN.
• Tradition Trek: 60 Years of NLS on Wednesday, August 16 from 4-6pm this is an Open House format at the NLS Middle School in New London, MN.
• Community Meeting: Prioritizing Building Infrastructure Needs and Air Quality Improvement Opportunities on Tuesday, August 22 at 6-7:30pm at New London-Spicer HS/MS Media Center in New London, MN.

Welcome back, Wildcats!

Jamie Boelter, New London-Spicer Superintendent

Online Annual Verification (All Families)

New London-Spicer Schools will now be using an online system for families to verify student information that is required each year.

Before a student can receive their Chromebook or begin classes, Online Annual Verification needs to be completed through Parent Portal. The following items will be completed during verification:

• Health/Emergency/Permission Forms
• Chromebook Paperwork and Optional Insurance
• MN Department of Education Digital Equity Survey
• Contact Preferences and Household Information

Other things you can do while on Parent Portal:

• Parking Permit/Fee for 10–12th-graders who will drive to school
• School Meals are free. (Optional) Deposit money for Ala Carte.
• Check class schedules and report cards
• Manage absences

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

Transportation (Palmer Bus Service)

If your child will be riding the bus during the 2023-24 school year, please complete the transportation form by August 4th:

https://palmerbusservice.com/new-london-spicer/

The transportation form is found at the bottom of the New London-Spicer Palmer Bus webpage. Palmer Bus Service plans to release all route information after August 18th in the Lakes Area Review and via email.

School Pictures (8th Street Photography)

8th Street Photography is a local company that is eager to assist us with all our picture needs. To order photos visit: 8thstreetphotography.inter-state.com

Order codes and picture dates are listed by building:

• High School: August 23 in Auxillary Gym. Use code: 77929N
• Middle School: August 28 & 29 in Entryway of PAC. Use code: 77932D
• Prairie Woods: August 28 & 29 in Music Room. Use code: 78038K
• Prairie Meadows: September 28 & 29. Use code: 78039N

Wildcat Activities - Director Thayne Johnson

Welcome back, Wildcats! We hope you had a great summer and are excited to get back to school. Fall sports practices for all high school sports will start on Monday, August 14. Also, starting on August 14 will be practice for 7th and 8th graders participating in cross country. All other middle school sports will begin on Monday, August 28.



There will be an all sports meeting for high school athletes and their parents on Thursday, August 10, at 6:00 pm in the PAC. This meeting will include information for the upcoming activities seasons. There will also be meetings for individual fall sports that night.  Just a reminder that sports physicals are required for registration in an activity. All 7th and 10th graders should see their medical provider and get an updated physical.  Go Wildcats!