American Education Week: November 13-19 

During American Education Week we celebrate our public school community and excellence in education. Thank you PLSAS teachers and educational support staff who serve more than 8,700 students in our district!

School Safety Spotlight

Each month PLSAS will share information about the various ways we work to help keep students and staff safe.

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a School Resource Officer (SRO) is like? Meet SRO Jacqui Kelch.

Caught serving

Superintendent Michael Thomas recently joined the Child Nutrition Services team at La ola del lago at Grainwood and Prior Lake High School to pitch in and help serve lunch to students.

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Thank you Veterans

For the past eight years, third grade La ola del lago at Grainwood teacher, Veronica Ransom, has devoted her time to making a very special tribute to our Veterans. It all started with a few photos of her family, and has since grown tremendously over the years to include the photos of the loved Veterans of other La ola del lago staff and families.

The wall is adorned with patriotic colors, flags that represent all five branches of the military, and the names and photos of the loved veterans of La ola del lago students and staff. Ransom hopes that this project is a way for her students to understand what it means to have gratitude for others, especially those who have served our country, and is a great reminder of the privileges we are all granted. She also encourages them to think about what they can do to show gratitude and service to others.

This past week Veronica was also selected as the Prior Lake VFW Post 6208 Teacher of the Year because of her selfless devotion to our country, our community and Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools. She will be formally recognized and honored at the VFW’s Annual Christmas Dinner on December 11th.

National Letter of Intent signing day

Congratulations to these 19 Prior Lake High School student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent (NLI) on November 9th.

The NLI is a document used to indicate a student-athlete’s commitment to participate at an NCAA college or university.

Brady Baur - Baseball - University of Sioux Falls

Grant Brening - Baseball - Crown College

Matthew Johnson - Baseball - Benedictine College

Trevor Mong - Baseball - University of Minnesota-Morris

Tyus Smith - Baseball - South Dakota State University

Aryel Connelly - Cheerleading - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Caitlyn Connelly - Cheerleading - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Ava Guillemette - Hockey - Minnesota State-Mankato

Courtney Rook - Hockey - Aurora University

Luke Bloomer - Lacrosse - Carthage College

Eli Herrmann - Lacrosse - Mars Hill University

Ben Mickett - Lacrosse - Maryville University

Ruby Burandt - Lacrosse - University of Mount Olive

Megan Sporney - Lacrosse - High Point University

Nina Winter - Lacrosse - Marquette University

Lauren Carpenter - Soccer - Northern State

Isabel Ondracek - Swim & Dive - Hillsdale College

Evan Laughridge - Track & Field - Minnesota State-Mankato

Alan Koehler - Wrestling - Nebraska

First Annual Prior Lake Heritage & Cultural Festival

On Saturday, November 5th, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and the Rotary Club of Prior Lake hosted the first annual Prior Lake Heritage and Cultural Festival. More than 500 individuals attended this free, public event where our community's heritage and cultural diversity were honored and celebrated. There were several performances, a variety of appetizers inspired from all over the world, and more than 25 cultural booths and activities!

How do I access the Parent Portal on the website?

Our new website is now live! To access the parent portal for Seesaw, Schoology, Infinite Campus, SchoolCafe and more, click “Families” at the top of www.plsas.org

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