194NOW: June 6, 2024

In the final episode of this school year's Everything to Know in 194, Superintendent Dr. Doug Van Zyl shares 'Everything to Know for Summer 2024', featuring summer resources, Ready, Set, ACHIEVE! (the district's annual school readiness event) and an opportunity for residents to serve on the Board of Education.

Dr. Van Zyl wraps up the video and the 2023-24 school year by sharing his congratulations and well wishes for this year's graduates and staff retirees.

You can watch this video and previous installments of Everything to Know in 194 online at isd194.org/video-series.

Our final Students of the Month for the 2023-24 school year are Camiah Overton (1st grade, Christina Huddleston Elementary), Carsen Segarra (7th grade, Lakeville Online Academy) and Mitchell Platt (12th grade, Lakeville South High School). Students were recognized in-person by the superintendent on Thursday, May 30. Each student received a recognition award and ‘Way-to-Go Kiddo’ gift bag.

See all of this school year's Students of the Month at isd194.org/students-of-the-month.

Thank you to the following local businesses for their contributions to the gift bags:

Lakeville Chamber of Commerce, Visit Lakeville, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Culver's, Raising Cane's, Whimzy, Dairy Delite, Lakeville Works, and the Lakeville Area Arts Center.

Our final Staff of the Month for the 2023-24 school year are Kathy Erickson, paraprofessional at Cherry View Elementary, and Nikola Nikolov, custodial night lead at Century Middle School. Staff were recognized in-person by the superintendent on Thursday, May 30. Each staff member received a recognition certificate and a The Better Half gift card.

See all of this school year's Staff of the Month at isd194.org/staff-of-the-month.

Thank you to the following local businesses for their contributions to the recognition awards staff receive:

Lakeville Chamber of Commerce, Visit Lakeville, B52 Burgers + Brew, and The Better Half.

Lakeville Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Doug Van Zyl announced on May 31 the hiring of Samantha Carlson to be the principal of Orchard Lake Elementary, pending formal School Board approval effective July 1, 2024. Carlson was selected from a talented pool of candidates that included involvement and input from staff and parents.

Carlson is currently the Assistant Principal at Lake Marion Elementary School and Eastview Elementary School, where she has worked since 2023.

“I am thrilled to join the wonderful school community at Orchard Lake Elementary as the new principal,” said Carlson. “As a leader who has a passion for education, I am committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment and look forward to working together to support the academic and personal growth of our students. I look forward to building strong partnerships within our school community and am grateful for the opportunity.”

Carlson will replace Marilynn Smith who has served as Principal of Orchard Lake Elementary since 2013 and is furthering her career in the private sector.

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Last week, 6th graders at Century, Kenwood Trail and McGuire middle schools learned about kitchen fires and how to prevent and respond to them from members of the Lakeville Fire Department. Students had the opportunity to practice using a fire extinguisher through a fire extinguisher simulation. A key takeaway for students was the statement, "When in doubt, just get out!" Students walked away from the experience with the confidence of the steps to take should a fire occur.

As we wrap up the current school year, preparations for the 2024-25 school year are fully underway. One of the major back-to-school events we host is Ready, Set, ACHIEVE, which will take place on August 20 this year.

Ready, Set, ACHIEVE is a school readiness event designed to ensure every child is ready for a successful school year. It includes school supplies, immunizations, books, snack packs and vision screenings – all FREE of charge!

Learn more about Ready, Set, ACHIEVE and/or how you can help support Lakeville Area students at isd194.org/ready-set-achieve.

View the Ready, Set, ACHIEVE flyer in English and Español here.

The Open Door will provide wholesome, healthy food and meals for K-12 students free of charge through a Mobile Lunch Box curbside pickup program at several locations in Lakeville and Burnsville throughout the summer.

June 11 - August 23, Monday through Friday

(Closed June 19, July 4 and 5)

Times & Locations:

• 11:00-11:20 a.m.
  • Lakeville Court Apartments -- 20390 Dodd Road, Lakeville 55044
• 11:30-11:50 a.m.
  • Connelly's Mobile Home Park -- 16962 Kenrick Ave #45, Lakeville 55044
• 11:55-12:15 p.m.
  • Queen Anne Courts -- 76 Jeffrey Road, Lakeville 55044
• 12:25-12:45 p.m.
  • Sunny Acres Manufactured Home Community -- 15800 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville 55306
• 12:55-1:15 p.m.
• Southwind Village North -- 15025 Greenhaven Dr., Burnsville 55306

To receive updates, text ORANGE to 651-370-8095.

For more information on The Open Door, please visit: theopendoorpantry.org/lunchbox/.

As summer approaches we encourage parents/guardians to take a look at the summer resources available to families.

Resources include:

• Summer Academic Services
• Summer iPad Information
• Summer Meal Assistance
• Ready, Set, Achieve
• Lakeville Area Community Education Summer Programs

Get more information here or by clicking the button below.

Lakeville North & Lakeville South Graduations - June 6

Secondary - Last day of School, June 7

Board of Education Work Session - June 11

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