Cougar Student Announcements

Tuesday, Jan. 23 begins the start of second semester. Check Campus for schedules!

The yearbook staff has been working hard to train for and produce this year's edition of the yearbook. You don't want to miss out! Use the following link to purchase a book while supplies last --JUST A FEW DAYS REMAINING FOR SPECIAL YEARBOOK OFFER. YEARBOOK ORDERING LINK Buy now while it is the lowest price of the year!

Senior Families - Buy a Grad/Baby Ad below!

Parents should click this link to create a Grad/Baby Ad in the 2024 LSHS Yearbook.

There are only 215 spots available. First come, first served. Cost $30

ACT Test Registration Reminder!!!

Lakeville South will be conducting the ACT Test on Tuesday, March 12 (Makeup Date: March 26). The registration deadline for this test is Friday, January 19. To Register:

• Go to the School Store in your Infinite Campus Portal
• Select Exam Fees and select ACT Test – March 12, 2024
• The cost of the test is $52.50
• Questions? Contact Julie.Ledin@isd194.org

Are You Prepared for the ACT Test? Students - increase your test-taking confidence and

ACT score by prepping for the ACT exam! Here are a couple of options:

• Login to MCIS and utilize the FREE ACT practice tests.
• Register for in-person or virtual ACT Preparatory Courses through Advantage Educational Programs. More information.

• ⛷️ Congratulations LSHS Alpine Ski racers! The teams had their 4th Varsity Race of the season for the South Suburban Conference on Tuesday, Jan 16 at Buck Hill. The Girls Team finished 2nd behind Prior Lake/Farmington with Team Captain Olivia Murphy (11th grade) finishing 3rd overall (tied a PB), Brenna Peltz (9th grade) finished 4th overall (PB), Team Captain Silje Grasdal (11th grade) finished 11th overall, and Emi McCullough (9th grade) finished 21st overall out of 54 racers. Ellie Oujiri (7th grade), MollyAnn Yoho (10th grade), Darby Schreiner (9th grade) and Sarah Yoho (7th grade) had personal bests of the season, too. The Boys Team clinched 3rd place with Jack Olson (10th grade) finishing in 1st place (PB) followed by Cole Peltz (8th grade) finishing 3rd overall (PB), Skogen Scharrer (9th grade) finished 12th overall (PB), Owen Healy (9th grade) finished 15th overall, Lucas Loger (9th grade) finished 24th overall out of 73 racers. Shoutout to Avern Lin (10th grade) for completing his second ski race ever with a PB finish. Way to go Cougars!
  
  

• The Science Olympiad team hosted the SSC Competition last weekend. They finished fourth out of nine teams. Walking the halls during the event was heartwarming - kids laughing in classrooms, diligently performing tasks and then celebrating everyone's success during the awards ceremony! Thanks to Kaitlin and Jaylene for organizing and leading this event.
  
  

• Another unbelievably positive event was the doubleheader basketball event versus Lakeville North. Our athletes, coaches and school communities were supportive, positive and engaged for games on Thursday and Friday. The final scores of the varsity events may not have been what we wished for, however everything else was spectacular!
  
  

• Mock Trial advances in the state tournament with a varsity victory over Southwest Christian. Next up for them this week - Minnetonka High School in the tournament.
  
  
• Girls' Hockey had an outstanding week with victories over Edina, Farmington and Rosemount. They have three weeks left in their regular season with playoffs right around the corner.

Friday, January 19, 2024

• 4:00pm Alpine Skiing: Girls JV SSC Event vs. Multiple Schools @ Buck Hill Ski Area
• 4:00pm Alpine Skiing: Boys JV SSC Event vs. Multiple Schools @ Buck Hill Ski Area
• 5:00pm Wrestling: Varsity Match vs. Apple Valley @ Lakeville South High School
• 5:00pm Wrestling: JV Match vs. Apple Valley @ Lakeville South High School
• 7:00pm Ice Hockey: Girls JV Game (Date & Time Changed from 12-07-23) vs. Metro-South Phoenix @ Lakeville Hasse Arena
  
  

Saturday, January 20, 2024

• 9:00am Wrestling: Varsity Tournament vs. Multiple Schools @ East Ridge High School
• 9:00am Wrestling: JV Tournament vs. Multiple Schools @ East Ridge High School
• 10:00am Gymnastics: Girls Varsity Invitational vs. Multiple Schools @ Park High School
• 1:00pm Ice Hockey: Boys JV Game vs. Delano @ Delano Area Sports Arena
• 3:00pm Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity Game vs. Delano @ Delano Area Sports Arena

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

• 4:00pm Alpine Skiing: Girls Varsity SSC Event vs. Multiple Schools @ Buck Hill Ski Area
• 4:00pm Alpine Skiing: Boys Varsity SSC Event vs. Multiple Schools @ Buck Hill Ski Area
• 4:00pm Basketball: Boys 9A Game vs. Prior Lake @ Prior Lake High School
• 4:15pm Basketball: Girls 10A Game vs. Prior Lake @ Lakeville South High School
• 4:15pm Basketball: Boys 10A Game vs. Prior Lake @ Prior Lake High School
• 4:30pm Blazing Cats Floor Hockey JV and Varsity vs South Suburban at Bloomington Jefferson High School
• 5:00pm Basketball: Boys 9B Game vs. Prior Lake @ Prior Lake High School
• 5:00pm Ice Hockey: Boys JV Game vs. Apple Valley/Burnsville @ Lakeville Hasse Arena
• 5:30pm Basketball: Girls JV Game vs. Prior Lake @ Lakeville South High School
• 5:30pm Basketball: Boys JV Game vs. Prior Lake @ Prior Lake High School
• 7:00pm Basketball: Girls Varsity Game vs. Prior Lake @ Lakeville South High School
  * Teacher Appreciation Night *
• 7:00pm Basketball: Boys Varsity Game vs. Prior Lake @ Prior Lake High School
• 7:00pm Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity Game vs. Apple Valley/Burnsville @ Lakeville Hasse Arena

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

• 1:00pm Nordic Skiing: Girls Varsity SSC Event vs. Multiple Schools @ Hyland Park Reserve
  SSC Team Sprints
• 1:00pm Nordic Skiing: Boys Varsity SSC Event vs. Multiple Schools @ Hyland Park Reserve
  SSC Team Sprints
• 3:30pm Nordic Skiing: Girls JV SSC Event vs. Multiple Schools @ Hyland Park Reserve
  SSC JV Champs #1 Freestyle
• 3:30pm Nordic Skiing: Boys JV SSC Event vs. Multiple Schools @ Hyland Park Reserve
  SSC JV Champs #1 Freestyle
  
  

Thursday, January 25, 2024

• 4:30pm Blazing Cats Floor Hockey Varsity home game vs Mankato @ McGuire Middle School
• 5:00pm Ice Hockey: Girls JV Game vs. Apple Valley @ Lakeville Hasse Arena
• 5:00pm Wrestling: Varsity Match vs. Prior Lake @ Prior Lake High School
• 5:00pm Wrestling: Varsity Meet vs. Multiple Schools @ Prior Lake High School
  Triangular with Prior Lake, Lakeville South, and Ellsworth
• 7:00pm Ice Hockey: Girls Varsity Game vs. Apple Valley @ Lakeville Hasse Arena
  *Pep Band

Four of the five FTC Robotics teams from South competed this last weekend at Burnsville High School and put on a great show!

A total of 27 teams competed and at the end of the qualifying matches we had teams that ranked 2nd (Digital Disruptors), 7th (Gadget Girls) and 12th (Chaos Potatoes)! Digital Disruptors is mostly all middle schoolers from Kenwood and McGuire and are only a second year team and were very close to advancing to state! The Gadget Girls, Chaos Potatoes and the 4th team at the comp ASAP are all first year teams.

The 5th team from South, The Hackercats, have already advanced to the State Competition and will be competing in St. Paul at Roy Wilkins Feb. 16-17. Congrats teams! If you want to know more about robotics and joining next year, reach out to Mrs Fly! flei4375@isd194.org
Jackie Fleischhacker, LSHS STEM Teacher, Head FTC Robotics Coach

Out of over 800 teams our class had five in the top 10 including 1st and 3rd place!

Congratulations to the Lakeville Debate Team on an outstanding State Tournament! In addition to our individual achievements, our team won the MDTA All State Challenge Cup in Public Forum!

South

• Adeyla Hoenck, Congressional Debate State Participant
• Alice Yi, Lincoln Douglas Section Champ, State Quarterfinalist
• Ezana Haile, Lincoln Douglas Section Runner Up, State Quarterfinalist
• Jamie Berntson, Public Forum State Participant
• Abby McDonald, Public Forum State Participant

• 🌄 🐢⛰️ GALAPAGOS TRIP IN JUNE 2025! PARENTS, PLEASE COME TO AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR AN EXCITING TRIP TO ECUADOR - JOURNEY THROUGH THE GALAPAGOS IN JUNE 2025! Registration window will be open at that time with a $200 discount upon registration. February 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Room D202 - Lecture Hall (by the gym/walking track) J. Weaver and H. Demo

• The next CENTRAL TREASURES OF EUROPE trip meeting is Tuesday, February 6 at 6:00 p.m. in Mr. Sommers' room. See Ms. English with questions.
  

• 💃🕺Auditions are coming up for our Spring Musical - FOOTLOOSE! Mon., Jan. 29 and Tues., Jan. 30 3:00-6:00 p.m. LSHS Auditorium. Email Cody.Carlson@isd194.org with questions. Click here → Audition Materials.

• 2024-25 FAFSA now open! Guidelines and tips to filling out the new FAFSA form - visit: LSHS FAFSA Resources.

• DNR looking to fill 200 paid summer internships

• Alpengirl Camp is a teen summer adventure camp for girls ages 11-16, with 1-2 week outdoor overnight trips in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Washington, and Oregon. Alpengirls have the opportunity to participate in backcountry excursions, whether it be backpacking, canoeing, sea kayaking, or horse packing, along with a slew of other exciting outdoor activities -- rock climbing, whitewater rafting, river floating, surfing, and more! Campers will also learn the ins and outs of camping, including campsite cooking, fire building, tent life, and will engage in daily yoga practice. Alpengirl is an American Camp Association accredited camp with small groups of only 10-13 girls per trip, led by 2-3 female Alpenguides. For more information: Alpengirl Camp Flyer
  
  
• Summer Opportunities for Advanced Students - Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth
  MITY provides young people with the opportunity to explore their passions, experience life on a college campus and meet like-minded peers from across Minnesota and beyond. Our diverse and inclusive environment empowers students to be themselves and to learn without the pressure of grades or tests. Financial aid is available. We are now accepting applications for elementary, middle school and high school students. MITY Flyer

  
  

• 1/22 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Teacher Inservice
  

• 1/23 - First day of second semester

• 2/7 - Club picture day

• 2/7 - Middle School Parent Registration Meeting/ Registration Fair (7:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
  

• 2/15 - Registration Parent Meeting

• 2/16 - Jazz Nightclub

• 2/18 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day

• 2/19 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher Inservice

• 2/28 - MEF College Fair 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. LSHS Commons

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

Email: lshsannouncements@isd194.org
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Phone: 952-232-3300
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