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Cougar Student Announcements

Cougar Student Announcements
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  • College Possible Lakeville High Schools have secured a partnership with College Possible. College Possible provides college access and success programs to eligible students on their path to a college degree. The model matches students with near-peer coaches and an intensive curriculum designed to help them navigate and overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree — all at no cost to students or their families. College Possible is among the largest college access and success organizations in the U.S. They have grown from a single regional office in St. Paul to eight regional sites nationwide, and a growing suite of solutions designed to empower students — and those who serve them — at every stage of the college journey.


    Currently, College Possible is recruiting 11th graders into this process. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and meet income requirements. To see if you qualify for College Possible's coaching, please visit: College Possible Student Application. To learn more, please visit College Possible. Questions, please reach out to Helen Gutierrez (Helen.Gutierrez@isd194.org) or Amy Juaire (Amy.Juaire@isd194.org).

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  • College Possible Lakeville High Schools have secured a partnership with College Possible. College Possible provides college access and success programs to eligible students on their path to a college degree. The model matches students with near-peer coaches and an intensive curriculum designed to help them navigate and overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree — all at no cost to students or their families. College Possible is among the largest college access and success organizations in the U.S. They have grown from a single regional office in St. Paul to eight regional sites nationwide, and a growing suite of solutions designed to empower students — and those who serve them — at every stage of the college journey.


    College Possible will recruit 10th graders into this process in March 2024. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and meet income requirements. To see if you qualify for College Possible's coaching, please visit: College Possible Student Application. To learn more, please visit College Possible. Questions, please reach out to Helen Gutierrez (Helen.Gutierrez@isd194.org) or Amy Juaire (Amy.Juaire@isd194.org).

  • Lakeville South High School selects Martell Johnson as the next Head Boys Tennis Coach On December 11, Lakeville South Activities Director, Chad Sexauer announced the hiring of Martell Johnson as the next Head Boys Tennis Coach of Lakeville South High School. Coach Johnson has this to say about the opportunity to be the new head tennis coach, “I’m excited to pick up where Coach Harvey and his staff have left the program. This is one of the premier programs in the state and I look forward to guiding the vision for the future.”

    Coach Johnson teaches Visual Arts at Kenwood Trail Middle School in Lakeville. He graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelors of Science in Art Education and Commercial Art. Prior to his new position, Coach Johnson served as a tennis teaching professional and most recently was the Head Coach of Northfield High School Boys’ Tennis team. He is also the current Head Girls’ Tennis Coach at Lakeville North High School.

  • 🎉 Congratulations to our Wrestling team - They hosted Bloomington Kennedy, Rochester Century and St. Agnes last Friday, Dec. 8. They swept all three matches - plus they defeated Rosemount Thursday, Dec.7. Way to go!

  • 🎉 Congratulations to our Mock Trial team in the SSC Championships at Shakopee - finishing 4th out of 18 teams.

  • 🎉 Congratulations The Varsity and Junior Varsity Gymnastics teams won the Prior Lake Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 9. The varsity team had their highest starting team score in 10+ years!! Keep it going!


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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

  • Lakeville South's Encore Choir performed at the Realife Cooperative of Burnsville senior complex on Thursday, Dec. 7 for the resident's holiday party. Realife thanks Julie Brott and the talents of the Encore Choir. Having them perform was the highlight of the evening!

  • LSHS Key Club Hosts: Winter Clothing Drive Please help our community stay warm all winter long! We request the following items in new or lightly used and clean condition: WINTER HATS, MITTENS/GLOVES, SCARVES, COATS, & WINTER BOOTS. Drop-off bin located in front of Main Office/Commons now through Friday, Dec. 22.

  • Student Voices Are you interested in learning about different cultures and promoting a welcoming environment at South? Complete the sign-up form by THE DAY BEFORE our next meeting on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 - 5th HOUR (if you already signed up, no need to do this again). This will ensure that you are on the excused attendance list that goes to your teachers. We are excited to have you join us! Advisors: Nick Fox, Madison McBride, Leah Hood, Mary Casserly-Smith, Beth Stoa, Karley Strop, and Derek Otten

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Encore performing at Realife Cooperative of Burnsville

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Julie Brott directing the Encore Choir at Realife Cooperative of Burnsville

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Encore performing at Realife Cooperative of Burnsville

  • Update from Bemidji State As of December 6, high school seniors can officially commit to Bemidji State for Fall 2024. If you know that Bemidji State is your school, here is what you need to do: 1. Sign up for New Student Registration. This is a half day event where we invite all incoming students and their parents/guardians to campus for an afternoon of programming and registering for classes! Programs are offered from March-June 2024. Submitting this form is what Bemidji State considers to be their official ‘commitment.’ 2. Apply for Housing. Bemidji State requires all first-year students (regardless of how many college credits they are coming in with) to live on campus for one year. 3. Apply for Foundation Scholarships (Priority deadline Jan. 1 and firm deadline Feb. 1). This one scholarship application and one essay will apply your students for over 400 scholarships in our system!


  • Update from University of Minnesota Duluth Applications for the 2024 Fall semester are still open. For scholarship consideration, students must submit their application by the December 15 Priority Deadline. Students may still apply after the Priority Deadline, but will no longer be eligible for scholarship consideration for this academic year. Students can now apply for Free! Applications submitted in December will have the fee waived. For more guidance for admitted students, visit d.umn.edu/ready for a full list of important steps students must take before arriving on campus. If you require any assistance in support of students as it relates to UMD, please do not hesitate to contact our office at umdadmis@d.umn.edu or by calling 218-726-7171.


  • North Star Promise Scholarship Program Beginning in fall 2024, the North Star Promise Program is a new, ongoing state-funded scholarship that will cover the full cost of tuition and fees for eligible Minnesota residents who attend a public undergraduate college or university in the state. The scholarship will be available to those with an annual family income of less than $80,000. The program will benefit new, current and returning students who are working toward a degree, diploma or certificate. The North Star Promise is a “last-dollar” scholarship program, meaning that it will cover the remaining balance of tuition and fees after other scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers have been applied. For more information, visit: North Star Promise Scholarship Program.

  • ASSE (American Scandinavian Student Exchange) is offering high school students a unique opportunity to explore the world by spending an academic year, semester or summer in Europe, Asia, North or South America, Australia or South Africa. Important dates to keep in mind: February 15, 2024 - Scholarship Application Deadline for a Year program departing August/September 2024 April 1, 2024 - Application Deadline for programs departing in August/September 2024, Summer Immersion Programs and Summer Language Camps September 15, 2024 - Application Deadline for programs departing in January/February/March and May 2025 Visit www.asse.com or email outbound@asse.com for more information!

  • Living Well Disability Services Students have an opportunity to make money and earn college credits. For more information: We Are Hiring!

  • Air Force ROTC Scholarship: AFROTC is a 4-year program that allows college students to commission as officers into the world’s finest Air Force or Space Force—all while earning a college degree. AFROTC teaches cadets about leadership theory, physical fitness, drill and ceremonies, and so much more! For more information: Air Force ROTC and Scholarship Flyer.

Upcoming Events

  • 12/19 - Holiday Cabaret Choir Concert
  • 12/25 - 1/1/24 - NO SCHOOL Winter Break

  • 1/15 - NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King

  • 1/22 - NO SCHOOL Teacher Inservice

  • 1/19 - End of Quarter

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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