Stay Informed Over The Summer
Greetings!
The school year has ended and I want to take some time to say goodbye and express my sincere appreciation for your patience, understanding, and cooperation throughout the past year and a half. The past fourteen months have been nothing short of challenging. They’ve tested all of us. However, it is during times like these that we define our legacy as a school community.

What will you remember in a year about this time? What are we going to be talking about in regards to this pandemic with our children, grandchildren, and others in 25 years? I am sure we’ll be discussing the resiliency of our students, staff, and families. We’ll also likely recall the events in which we struggled with. In an effort to not “sugar coat” things, we did have struggles as a learning organization and some came through heroically while others are still maneuvering through recovery efforts. What I can say confidently is that each and every one of us were 100% committed to a successful outcome in the best interest of our students and community. I’d say we’ve done well!

We’ve learned a lot from the 2020-21 school year and will use the knowledge gained for continual improvement of our practices. More changes are ahead as we Set a New Direction for our district. We encourage you to attend one of our two remaining Community Meetings (ZOOM or In-Person) to learn about our current and forecasted budget and the impact it will have on our students, families, staff and community, prior to July, when our school board will make decisions regarding the financial state of our district.

Thank you for your support and commitment to the New London-Spicer School District. We appreciate you and look forward to our future work together.

With Highest Regards,
 
Bill Adams, Superintendent
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 will be 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 (Closed July 5th)
Times: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Specifics regarding the 2021-22 school year will be mailed to our enrolled families in August. School supply lists will be available online mid-July.

Also in August, our community members will receive our 12 month calendar. We're excited that it will once again have dates of in-person events!

Our website (www.nls.k12.mn.us) will continue to have updated information throughout the summer. 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!
Setting A New Direction
Get Involved. Come to a Community Meeting and Bring a Friend!

The district held two meetings this week, a Zoom meeting on Monday, June 14 and an in-person meeting at Dethlefs Center in Spicer on Thursday, June 17. We will be hosting one more in-person meeting and one more online meeting via Zoom video conference next week. We hope to engage with as many community members as possible to seek advice in helping shape the school board’s response to the district’s urgent financial challenges. We would love to hear from you.

ï»żWon’t you join us? 

June 21 at 6:30 p.m. NLS Performing Arts Center 
June 23 at 8:00 p.m. Via Zoom

Community Task Force 2021
The New London-Spicer School District Community Task Force was established in April to learn more and advise on the state of the district and its financial health.

The committee met three times and heard presentations from Superintendent Bill Adams on a variety of issues facing the district including the state of and financial history of the district, comparisons to area district schools, reduction options, revenue options, and some possible next steps for the district. Each meeting also consisted of a discussion and question and answer period that touched on a number of topics. For a list of task force members visit our website.  

ï»żThe final meeting is scheduled for the end of June after the public opinion survey results are available and discussion will continue with a possible recommendation for the school board. Task Force presentations and summaries of meeting discussions are available on our website.
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)
100 Years Ago: An Original Radio Style Variety Show
Celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the New London Little Theatre with this classic radio show. An original comedy by New London-Spicer's Elementary Art Teacher, Maria Novak!

GET TICKETS FOR TOMORROW'S SHOW HERE!
You can attend the show in person or virtually.
Congratulations to the very talented Mrs. Novak! 
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE!
Address: 101 4th Ave SW New London, MN 56273
P: 320-354-2252
F: 320-354-9001