Back to School Countdown Begins
Greetings!
To start the school year off right, I wanted to begin sharing information once again via our eNewsletter. Over the next few weeks there will be continual updates to our website regarding back to school. I encourage our families to verify that their household's contact information and communication preferences are correct in Parent Portal. To stay up to date, please have the text, phone, and email boxes selected for Priority and General Notifications.

As always if you have any questions, feel free to connect with me directly via email: swansonm@nls.k12.mn.us or via phone 320.354.2252 Ext. 2422.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Megan Swanson, Director of Communication
Quick Links
School board takes steps to address financial challenges
Approves referendum question for November ballot
The New London-Spicer School Board unanimously approved putting an operating referendum in front of voters during the November 2 election at their Monday, July 26 meeting. The operating levy referendum impacts district operations and educational programming and would address the district’s financial situation which has seen a declining fund balance and deep annual cuts.

Voters in the New London-Spicer School District will vote on a two-question referendum to consider implementing a voter-approved operating levy of $1,020 per pupil (student). Unlike most of our neighboring districts, New London-Spicer currently does not have a voter-approved operating levy in place.

Question 1: The board of Independent School District No. 345 (New London-Spicer) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $1,020 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
The 2021-22 calendar will arrive in all NLS School District mailboxes on or around August 10. Inside the calendar you will find important dates, school supply lists, policies, and the free and reduced lunch application.

Questions can be directed to Megan Swanson, Director of Communication, swansonm@nls.k12.mn.us.
Safe Return to Learn Plan
2021-2022
The New London-Spicer School District has completed its 2021-2022 Safe Return to Learn Plan as required by the Minnesota Department of Education. Part of the requirement was to gather public comment from our school district staff, students, families, and community. The comments we gathered can be found here.

If you have any questions regarding our Safe Return to Learn Plan please feel free to contact Superintendent Adams via email AdamsW@nls.k12.mn.us or by phone at 320.354.1401.

We are looking forward to the upcoming school year!
Free Summer Food Service Program
New London-Spicer Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Breakfast and lunch meals will be provided to all children 18 years and younger without charge and are the same for all children. Meals are available on a first come, first serve basis, as follows:

NLS High School Gym Doors
Address: 101 4th Ave SW, New London, MN 56273
Days: Monday - Friday Until August 13th
Times: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
Community Education Summer Programs
Our Community Education Department has posted Summer 2021 activities.
  • Adult classes
  • Youth Driver's/Adult Defensive Driving
  • Youth Activities
  • PALS Summer Program
  • Community Fitness Center

If your family is interested in Cub Kids Preschool - Fall of 2021
Applications are now being accepted. Fill out your application form and turn in - you will be notified upon acceptance.  
(Form is found under Early Childhood on website)
Address: 101 4th Ave SW New London, MN 56273
P: 320-354-2252
F: 320-354-9001