The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is rapidly changing across our nation and the state of Minnesota. We are committed to the safety, health and wellbeing of our students, family, staff and community. We will continue to provide up-to-date information about the district’s prevention and preparation strategies. Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Audrey Crippen for being named a national silver medalist in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Crippen is a junior at Lakeville North High School. The title of her submission was, “Reach.” The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards recognize the vision, ingenuity and talent of youth in the country. The awards provide an … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Lake Marion Elementary principal Bret Domstrand, who has been named one of three finalists for Minnesota 2020 NAESP National Distinguished Principal. The NDP program recognizes elementary and middle level principals who set high standards for instruction, student achievement, character and climate for students, families and staff.  “Bret’s greatest strengths are in leading groups, … Continue reading →

On March 31, 2020 the Lakeville Area Schools Board of Education will look to approve a resolution changing the format of all Board of Education meetings to Teleconference pursuant to MN Statute 13D.021.   Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, all … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Brianne Brewster of Lakeville South and Regan Smith of Lakeville North for being named their high schools’ Athena Award winners! The Athena Award honors one outstanding female senior student-athlete from each high school for their athletic achievements.  Brewster is a cross country, track and field and nordic skiing all-star. She has five All … Continue reading →

Lakeville Area Schools is proud of the heroic life-saving actions of Lakeville South athletic trainer, Jenna Arnold. She helped save the life of 17-year-old Brayden Weber from Becker High School when he collapsed at the State Wrestling Semifinals at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday, February 29. Weber had just finished his match and was walking toward coaches … Continue reading →

Student Focused, Community Connected print newsletters Every other week during the school year, the District’s print newsletter is published within the Sun Thisweek-Lakeville. Explore the links below to learn what is happening in our schools, connect with the community through events and activities and stay informed with updates and important information. Archived Newsletters March 6, … Continue reading →

Lakeville Area Schools celebrates March 2-6, 2020 as School Social Worker Appreciation Week. School social workers help parents, students, and school staff identify needs that interfere with learning. They work with students to get the services they need. This week we celebrate our thanks and gratitude for these essential staff members. Lakeville Area Schools is … Continue reading →

A Lakeville South High School senior’s capstone project won first place at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show on Saturday, February 29. David Oechsle built a tugboat playhouse and entered it into the show’s Project Playhouse contest. Oechsle’s playhouse was given the top prize out of the six high school student-created playhouses at the event, … Continue reading →

We understand parents, students, staff and our community may have questions and concerns about the new coronavirus disease, now called COVID-19. At this time, the risk of becoming sick with COVID-19 is the United States is low. Be assured we are monitoring this situation and taking precautionary steps in the event the spread of this virus … Continue reading →