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Cougar Student Announcements

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Understanding the NEW FAFSA Event

Presented by Lakeville Area Schools

  • Wednesday, November 29, 2023
    Lakeville South High School Auditorium
    6:00-8:00 p.m.

    To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work study funds, and loans, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college. Sit in on a presentation that reviews the new FAFSA line by line! Learn what changes have been made to the application and how to prepare to fill it out.

  • Dakota County 4-H Youth Teaching Youth Leadership Opportunities

    Youth Teaching Youth is a cross-age teaching program open to all grades at LSHS. It's a great way to develop your leadership skills, acquire volunteer, community, and NHS service hours, and you can participate with friends! If you went to Lakeville in 4th grade, you might remember this program. A group of high schoolers, wearing colorful tie-dye t-shirts, visited your 4th-grade classroom and taught lessons about alcohol, tobacco, and peer pressure. Now it's your turn to lead that program!


    I'm looking for students (grades 9-12) interested in visiting 4th-grade classrooms and teaching lessons around making healthy choices. The time commitment for 4th grade is 3 hours of teaching (total), during the school day, over the course of 3 weeks. Classroom visits happen throughout the school year. You teach with other teens and can sign up with your friends. You will be excused from class with your parent/guardian signing the provided permission slip. You will be responsible for making up any work missed during that time.


    These programs are easy to teach! All materials are provided and there are training sessions scheduled for after school Nov. 30 in the community room. We will begin promptly after school and will conclude by 5 p.m. Teen volunteers must attend training prior to the classroom visit. New teens sign up here to attend the training. If you are a returning teen, sign up here.

    Any questions, contact Rachel at reza0027@umn.edu.

  • Order your 23-24 Yearbook! The yearbook staff has been working hard to train for and produce this year's edition of the Catamount. They have added pages to expand the book to nearly 290 pages! Use the following link to purchase a book while supplies last: jostens.com

  • πŸŽ‰ Our Cougar Football team defeated the Shakopee Sabers last Friday night 30-13 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the MSHSL tournament. They play Eastridge HS this Friday, November 10 at 7 pm. This game will be hosted by Saint Michael Albertville HS.
    🎟️ Buy your tickets. πŸ’» Stream the game.

  • πŸŽ‰ The Cougars Boys Cross Country team competed in the MSHSL State Tournament on Saturday, November 4. They finished 16th as a team with a total score of 368. Congrats to the Boys and Coach Just on an outstanding season. The Girls Cross Country team had two individuals qualify, Claire Vukovics (18th place) and Amber Haukoos (112th). Way to go Cougars!

  • πŸŽ‰ The Girls Volleyball team played a remarkable match versus Lakeville North on Nov. 1. It was a great night for the city of Lakeville, tough night for the South side of town. Nevertheless, a truly awesome season by the team and Coach Willingham's staff.

  • Lakeville South and Lakeville North Swimming and Diving will be hosting the Region 1A and AA meets on Wednesday through Friday. Blanchard Aquatic Center is a great site - best of luck!


  • Lakeville Nordic (Cross Country) Skiing Team Registrations Open! Looking for a new winter/off-season sport that’s fun and builds incredible cardio, core and full-body fitness? Nordic (cross country) Skiing is open to all 7-12 grade boys and girls in Lakeville and is ranked as one of the fastest growing winter sports in the US! No experience required! Whether you want to be a state champ or just looking for a fun way to enjoy winter, this is for you. Our Alumni skiers have gone on to compete in World Cup events for Team USA and at the D1 level! The season begins Monday, November 13, Registration is open through December. Go to http://www.lnhspanthers.com/signup For any questions or information about nordic skiing, contact Chad Claybaugh at chad.claybaugh@isd194.org or visit www.lakevillenordic.com for more information.

  • Boys Basketball Tryouts - Freshman Tryouts: Tues., Nov. 14, Wed. Nov. 15 and Thurs. Nov. 16 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gyms. Grades 10-12 Tryouts: Mon., Nov. 20 3:00-5:00 p.m., Tues., Nov. 21 3:00-5:00 p.m. and Wed., Nov. 22 8:00-9:30 a.m. Players must register and have an up-to-date physical on file in advance of tryouts. Players will not be able to participate without an up-to-date physical on file. Register at https://lakevilleareas-ar.rschooltoday.com/


  • Catch the Cougars in Action! Sport and activities schedules β†’ https://lshsactivities.com/events. Cheer for the Cougars whether indoor or out ... or from the couch! Stream here β†’ LSHS Cougars Live.

  • Upcoming Contests:

    • Friday, Nov. 10

      • Girls Swim and Dive Section Tournament - Blanchard Aquatic Center - 6 pm
      • Football - State Tournament Game vs. Eastridge - St. Michael Albertville - 7 pm

  • Cougar Insider Become a LSHS Cougar Insider and receive a weekly email with video highlights, game previews, recaps and more! Sign up here for the Cougar Insider.

Congratulations to our Cougar Athletes πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

On Wednesday, November 8, 15 Lakeville South High School student-athletes were honored with a National Letter of Intent Signing Day ceremony. The students were joined by family, friends and coaches in the Lakeville South Performance Gym as they were recognized for having been offered collegiate athletic scholarships, preferred walk on status or continuing to play at a Division I, Division II or Junior College levels.


β€œIt’s been a real pleasure to watch these student/athletes grow as individuals. This ceremony allowed us to reflect on their past accomplishments and celebrate the next phase of life for these quality kids. They have provided leadership, integrity and character in all areas - the classroom, hallways and athletic arenas. As a school community, we say thank you and can’t wait to see the impact you will have on our next institutions,” said Mr. Chad Sexauer, Activities Director for the Lakeville South High School.


Basketball πŸ€

  • DaMarcus Burks - Northern State University
  • Ryan Johnson - Concordia - St. Paul University
  • Finley Ohnstad - Kansas State University


Cross Country and Track/Field πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒ

  • Amber Haukoos - University of Saint Thomas


Lacrosse πŸ₯

  • Allison Drake - University of Charleston
  • Katie Grubbs - Northern Michigan University
  • Kali Nyberg - Dominican University of California
  • Victoria Tschida - Temple University


Soccer ⚽

  • Sophie Hurst - Missouri University of Science and Technology


Softball πŸ₯Ž

  • Madeline Nutter - Saint Cloud State University
  • Madisen Yandle - University of Minnesota - Crookston


Swim and Dive 🏊

  • Daphne Fox - University of Buffalo


Volleyball 🏐

  • Sophia Holland - Binghamton University
  • Paige Wagner - Michigan Tech University


Wrestling πŸ€Όβ€β™‚οΈ

  • Treveon Owens - Minnesota West Community and Technical College


We have a host of other student/athletes that are still in the process of selecting the next phase of life and competition for themselves. Congratulations to all of our seniors!

  • πŸ”Ž Lakeville South Theatre presents Hound of the Baskervilles.The cast and tech crew have been working above and beyond to give you an amazing production! We can’t wait to see you this weekend ! Friday at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m., with an understudy production at 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Get your tickets for this spooky mystery and enjoy a night of talent! https://gofan.co/app/school/MN69842?activity=Performing%20Art

  • LGBTQ+ Club is a community where everyone belongs: students who identify as LGBTQ+, their allies, and those who want to learn more or join a supportive community. Meeting Thursday, November 16 @ 2:45 p.m. in Room #307. Let us know if you can make it! RSVP HERE.
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  • 🍫 Spanish Club Next event - Chocolate y Crafts, Wednesday, December 6 at 2:45 p.m. in the hallway outside of room C207. Sign up and pay $1 to Profe Sandmann (C207) or Profe DB (C111) by Friday, December 1.


  • πŸͺ’ Key Club Join us after school in the lecture hall on Nov. 21 to tie fleece blankets to donate to a local organization! Bring a friend! See you there :) See Ms. Hood if you have questions.

  • 🌍 Treasures of Central Europe 2024 Summer Trip The next meeting is December 12 at 6:00 p.m. in A102- Mr. Sommers's room. See Ms. English in C309 for handouts from the last meeting or with any concerns or questions.

  • πŸ₯ Support the Lakeville South Ultimate frisbee team on Tuesday, November 14 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at the Raising Cane's Lakeville location. Mention the team when you pay and a portion of the proceeds will be given to the team. Mobile orders are included as well. Please add "Fundraiser" in the Special Comments when you do a mobile order. LSHS Ultimate Frisbee Fundraiser

  • πŸ“š LSHS Book Club First meeting will be Monday, November 13 in room C307 @ 2:45 p.m. Sign up for Book Club!

  • The 2023 MN HOSA Fall Leadership Conference was held on November 3 at the Brooklyn Heritage Center. Our HOSA Students with the support from their advisor Rachel Malloy experienced various technologies including demos, guest speakers, and a multitude of stands and companies to learn from. Some examples included realistic demos on giving birth, information on volunteering, CNA training and job opportunities. There were also displays of most surgical tools used in live surgeries.


Upcoming Events

Cougar Student Announcements will be posted weekly on students' Schoology pages and on our website. The Cougar Newsletter, sent out by LSHS Administration, will come out quarterly. Parents/Guardians: If you would like to be added to the Cougar Student Announcement mailing list: please email lshsannouncements@isd194.org with 'Subscribe' as the subject line.


Let us know what is going on! To submit a school-related announcement or activity/team accomplishment, please email lshsannouncements@isd194.org.

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