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Cougar Student Announcements

Cougar Student Announcements
  • Homecoming this week! See below for all of the details.

LSHS Homecoming Spirit Week
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Monday, October 9 - Adjusted Schedule

  • Homecoming T-Shirts Sold 7:30 a.m.
    • T-shirts go on sale at the School Store for $20 - cash or check only. First come, first serve!
  • Coronation
    • 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium (Seniors and Juniors only). Sophomores and Freshmen will report to Cougar Time and watch the streamed video of coronation.
    • Only parents of students on the court are welcome to attend.


Wednesday, October 11


Friday, October 13 - Adjusted Schedule

  • DECA Pizza Meal Deal During all lunches at the School Store. $5 gets you 2 slices of pizza, a bag of chips and pop. Cash only!
  • Homecoming Pepfest 2:00 - 2:37 p.m. Performance Gym
  • Homecoming Football Game
    • vs. Eastview Lightning @ 7:00 p.m. Cougar Stadium. Get your tickets!
    • No backpacks. Students must show IDs to enter the game. Students who do not attend Lakeville South must sit on the visitor side.


Saturday, October 14

  • Homecoming Dance 8:00-10:30 p.m.
    • Dance tickets are ONLY available online. No cash ticket sales at the door. The tickets are $15 and can be purchased here: Click Here
    • Please bring your student ID or your digital ID on your cell phone's IC account. This will be verified to enter the dance.
    • If a student brings a guest from outside of the Lakeville School District, the Guest Form needs to be filled out and returned in advance of the event. These can be retrieved from the Dean's Office or you can print a copy at home (Click Here). No guests over 20 years old.
    • Doors open at 8:00 p.m.
    • No entrance after 9:00 p.m.
    • No re-entry (once a student leaves, they may not re-enter).

Check out all the other activities happening during the week here: https://www.southsuburbanconference.org/public/genie/184/school/8/date/2023-10-09/view/week/

  • Be on the lookout! πŸ‘€ Job Shadow packets will be posted to your Class of 2024 Schoology page by Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.

  • LSHS Senior Newsletter

  • Sign Up for Senior Class Officers Remind

  • MN State Month Apply to state colleges for FREE! October is College Knowledge Month in Minnesota and to celebrate, the colleges and universities of Minnesota State are waiving their application fees for the entire month. Click for more information ➑️ MN State Month.

  • Fall Explorations Now is a great time for high school students to start exploring their Minnesota private college options. A campus visit is a great way to see yourself on campus and learn what makes each institution unique. Click here for ➑️ visit options β€” both on campus and virtual β€” at our member colleges and universities.

  • Fall Explorations Now is a great time for high school students to start exploring their Minnesota private college options. A campus visit is a great way to see yourself on campus and learn what makes each institution unique. Click here for ➑️ visit options β€” both on campus and virtual β€” at our member colleges and universities.

  • The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test The PSAT/NMSQT is a 2-hour and 45-minute test that measures skills in evidence-based reading, writing and mathematics that are important for success in college and can qualify juniors for National Merit Scholarships. Scores are also used to gauge readiness for PSEO opportunities.

    Lakeville South will be hosting the PSAT test on Saturday, Oct.14 and Monday, Oct. 30 both at 8:00 a.m. The cost of the test is $35. If you are interested in taking this test, go to your Campus Portal and follow the instructions below to register and pay for the test.

    • Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (registration deadline Oct. 6)
    • Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (register deadline Oct. 20)


    In your Portal:

    β†’ Go to the School Store

    β†’ Click on Shop

    β†’ Click on Products under Exam Fees

    β†’ Click on View under LSHS PSAT 23-24

    β†’ Choose the Recipient

    β†’ Click on Add to Cart

    This information is also posted on the LSHS website. If you have any questions, please email Julie Ledin at Julie.Ledin@isd194.org.

  • The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test The PSAT/NMSQT is a 2-hour and 45-minute test that measures skills in evidence-based reading, writing and mathematics that are important for success in college and can qualify juniors for National Merit Scholarships. Scores are also used to gauge readiness for PSEO opportunities.

    Lakeville South will be hosting the PSAT test on Saturday, Oct. 14 and Monday, Oct. 30 both at 8:00 a.m. The cost of the test is $35. If you are interested in taking this test, go to your Campus Portal and follow the instructions below to register and pay for the test.

    • Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (registration deadline Oct. 6)
    • Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (register deadline Oct. 20)


    In your Portal:

    β†’ Go to the School Store

    β†’ Click on Shop

    β†’ Click on Products under Exam Fees

    β†’ Click on View under LSHS PSAT 23-24

    β†’ Choose the Recipient

    β†’ Click on Add to Cart

    This information is also posted on the LSHS website. If you have any questions, please email Julie Ledin at Julie.Ledin@isd194.org.

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  • πŸŽ‰ Girls' Tennis went 2 and 0 this week in section play. They take on Lakeville North on Tuesday, Oct. 10 @ 9:00 a.m. at the Lifetime in Bloomington. When they defeat North, they will then play for the section championship at noon vs. the winner of Rochester Mayo and Stewartville. Good luck Cougars Tennis!

  • πŸŽ‰ Chad Bieniek, Co-Director of Bands, has been recognized by Region 1AA as its "Fine Arts Distinguished Award" recipient. He will be recognized at a luncheon this Thursday, Oct. 12. Congratulations Mr. Bieniek!

  • πŸŽ‰ LSHS Cougar Aiden Jakubic (junior) was nominated by MileSplit for their "runner of the week!" Way to go Aiden!

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • πŸ“£ June 2024 trip to Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic Attention! Students that are signed up for the June 2023 trip - we will be meeting as a student/traveler group only on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Room C309 (Ms. English's classroom). Questions? See Ms. English. See you then!

  • ASU (Asian Student Union) ASU is a place where all Asian American students can come together to celebrate their culture and stand up against Asian hate/ discrimination. Meetings will take place every other Thursday in Room A110 during 6th hour. Questions? See Ms. McBride in room A110. Sign up for ASU!

  • BSU Apparel Black Studio Union apparel is on sale through Monday, Oct. 9. Order here!

  • Chess Team Will be held on Wednesdays Π—:00 - 4:30 p.m. Room C111 Starting Oct 4 - Mar 6, 2024. Tournament Dates: Nov 4 and Mar 2. Any Questions? Call Kevin Sig at 952-373-1029 or Kevin Sigl@gmail.com

  • Global Issues Student Union (GISU) Together we will bring awareness and support to global crises occurring in 2023-2024. Interest meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. in Room C306.

  • HOSA (Future Health Professionals) Registration for our HOSA chapter ($55) is due this Thursday, Oct. 12. Registered HOSA students can also sign up for the HOSA Fall Leadership Conference (FLC). The conference costs $90 and is also due on Thursday, Oct. 12. These can be paid in the School Store on your Campus Portal.

  • What is FLC? FLC is all about building connections and realizing your interests in the medical field. The 2023 MN HOSA Fall Leadership Conference is held on Friday, Nov. 3 at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center. Within FLC, there are various technologies to experiment from, demos and guest speakers, and a multitude of stands and companies to learn from. Some examples include realistic demos on giving birth, information on volunteering, CNA training, and job opportunities. There are also displays of most surgical tools used in live surgeries. Most importantly, FLC is a great opportunity to experience what HOSA is all about and make connections with members from other chapters. With various social and educational events, FLC is the place to set the stage for your HOSA journey.


  • Latino Student Union LSU is a club where Latino students can get together and build a community. We have events/meetings every month with different themes. Anyone can join! We will be having our first meeting Wednesday, Oct. 11 during 6th hour. Sign up here to attend and be excused from class.

  • Math League Students interested in joining the LSHS Math League Team should attend a brief informational meeting from 2:45-3:00 p.m. after school on Monday, Oct. 16 in Room C210. Please see Mr. Liberty if you are unable to attend.

  • πŸŽ‰ Mock Trial Congratulations! Our Varsity team competed in a national tournament last weekend, going up against teams from Minneapolis, California and Florida. We went 2-2 and Isabelle Hentges won Best Attorney and Mady Bergstrom won Best Witness.

  • Spanish Club Next planning meeting will be Monday, Oct. 16 at 2:45 p.m. in Room C207. We will be planning our next TWO events.


  • Student Voices Are you interested in learning about different cultures and promoting a welcoming environment here at South? Complete the β†’ sign-up form by Tuesday, Oct. 17 - a week before our first meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24 during 2nd hour. You will only need to sign up once. This will ensure that you are on the excused attendance list that goes to your teachers. We’re excited to have you join us for the next meeting! Advisors: Nick Fox, Madison McBride, Leah Hood, Mary Casserly-Smith, Beth Stoa, Karley Strop, and Derek Otten.

College visits this week: Oct. 9 -13, 2023. πŸ”΄ Students, please sign up to meet with a rep. πŸ”΄ Check the calendar for upcoming visits.


  • Monday, October 9
    • 9:00 a.m. North Dakota State College of Science
    • 9:30 a.m. The College of Wooster
    • 10:30 a.m. University of Oregon
    • 1:00 p.m. Butler University

  • Tuesday, October 10
    • 8:00 a.m. Beloit College
    • 9:30 a.m. Bemidji State University
    • 2:00 p.m. Concordia College at Moorhead


  • Wednesday, October 11
    • 9:30 a.m. Miami University, Oxford
    • 10:30 a.m. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
    • 1:30 p.m. Concordia University-Saint Paul
    • 2:00 p.m. Northwestern University


  • Jobs Great Harvest is hiring part time sales associates.β—Ύ Lakeville Arenas is hiring zamboni drivers and operation (concessions, ticket sales, welcome center). β—Ύ Applewood Orchard is hiring seasonal employees.

  • Dakota/Scott County Virtual Teen Job Board (ages 14-17) This Job Board was created for teens ages 14-17 who are currently looking for a job. Visit the Job Board.

Other Nice-to-Know Info!

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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