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Cougar Student Announcements

Cougar Student Announcements
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  • NO SCHOOL Wednesday, Oct. 18 - Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

  • Picture Retakes Tuesday, Oct. 17! Questions about pictures? Please reach out to Kemmetmueller Photography directly: info@k-photography.com or 952-473-2142. Lakeville South Picture Day Information.

  • The yearbook staff has been working hard to train for and produce this year's edition of the yearbook. They were busy taking lots of pictures of Homecoming last week. You don't want to miss out! Use the following link to purchase a book while supplies last ➡️ www.jostensyearbooks.com

  • Attention current AP students! The College Board Exam payment of $85 (for Semester 1 and all-year AP classes only) is due by Friday, Oct. 27 @ 3 PM. The fee will increase to $105 after this date. Payments of $85 for each test are available through parents' Infinite Campus portal. Be sure to select the correct AP exam when paying. No refunds available. For more information visit: AP Exams.

  • Students! Take the Vape Waste Knowledge Survey and enter to win a $50 gift card!

    This survey is quick, easy, and completely ANONYMOUS. The Vape Waste Team is curious to know what you know about vape waste and its impact. Your honest responses will contribute to awareness and education efforts. The Vape Waste team is a project of the Tobacco-Free Alliance. Vape Waste Team members are all high school students living in Dakota County. If you are interested in being a part of this team please email Mrs. Johnson


  • 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 ➡️ 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 ➡️ visit options — both on campus and virtual — 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 ➡️ visit options — both on campus and virtual — 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 Monday, Oct. 30 at 8:00 a.m. The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 20. 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.

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


    In your Portal:

    → Go to the School Store

    → Click on Shop

    → Click on Products under Exam Fees

    → Click on View under LSHS PSAT 23-24

    → Choose the Recipient

    → 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 Monday, Oct. 30 both at 8:00 a.m. The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 20. 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.

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


    In your Portal:

    → Go to the School Store

    → Click on Shop

    → Click on Products under Exam Fees

    → Click on View under LSHS PSAT 23-24

    → Choose the Recipient

    → 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.

  • 🎉 Congratulations to Girls' Swim and Dive, Volleyball (twice), Girls' Soccer (twice), Football and Band on their successful weeks last week!

  • Catch the Cougars in Action! Sport and activities schedules → https://lshsactivities.com/events. Cheer for the Cougars whether indoor or out ... or from the couch! Stream here → LSHS Cougars Live. Up this week:
    • Tuesday, Oct. 17
      • Girls’ Tennis - Individual Championships @ Bloomington Lifetime - 9 a.m.
      • Kenwood Trail Pepfest - Band, Cheer and Fall Athletes - 1 p.m.
      • Blazing Cats vs. Prior Lake/Shakopee - 4:30 p.m. - Auxiliary Gym
      • Girls Swim & Dive @ Shakopee - 6:00 p.m. - Shakopee West MS
      • Girls’ Varsity Volleyball @ Lakeville North - 7:00 p.m. - Lakeville North HS
        • 9B - 4:15 p.m.
        • 9A - 5:15 p.m.
        • 10A - 5:30 p.m.
        • JV - 5:30 p.m.
      • Girls’ Soccer @ Lakeville North - 6 p.m. - Section Championship
    • Wednesday, Oct. 18
      • 9A Football vs. Champlain Park - 2:30 pm - Cougar Stadium
      • 9B Football vs. Champlain Park - 3:45 pm - Cougar Stadium
      • 10A Football @ Champlain Park - 4:00 pm - Champlain Park HS
      • 10B Football @ Champlain Park - 5:30 pm - Champlain Park HS
    • Thursday, Oct. 19
      • Varsity Football @ Champlain Park - 1:00 pm - Champlain Park HS

  • 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.
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  • 🎉 Thanks to our Senior Council, Junior Council and Student Councils for running Coronation, the Homecoming Dance and Homecoming week! Our students benefited and made great memories from your time and effort! Congratulations on a great week!!

  • 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!

  • 🩸 Blood Drive at Lakeville South Student Council and HOSA will be hosting a fall blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the performance gym. Sign-up are done online by visiting → LSHS 10/24 Blood Drive Sign Up. All donors will receive a $10 e-gift card from the Red Cross and the chance to win a $5,000 prize! If you have any questions, you can reach out to Ms. Ziemkowski or Ms. Malloy.

  • Chess Team Will be held on Wednesdays З: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.


  • Student Voices Are you interested in learning about different cultures and promoting a welcoming environment here at South? Complete the → 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 Student Voices meeting! Advisors: Nick Fox, Madison McBride, Leah Hood, Mary Casserly-Smith, Beth Stoa, Karley Strop, and Derek Otten.

Not One, Not Two, but THREE State Championships in a Row!!!!

On Saturday, October 14 the LSHS Marching Cougars competed in the Youth in Music Championships at US Bank Stadium and earned their 3rd straight state championship! 35 bands from Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin performed for a national panel of judges and Lakeville South earned the Class AA Visual Champion, Color Guard Champion, Percussion Champion and Overall Champion! Jane Stiers also earned 1 of 9 YIM scholarships!

  • College visits this week: Oct.16 - 17, 2023, 2023.
    ❗❗ Students, please sign up to meet with a rep. Check the calendar for upcoming visits.

Other Nice-to-Know Info!

Upcoming Events

  • Monday, Oct 16 - Conference Sign ups open
  • Tuesday, Oct 17 - Picture retakes
  • Wednesday, Oct 18 - No school for students. TDE Q-Comp Day for staff.
  • Thursday, Oct 19 - No school for staff and students - MEA
  • Friday, Oct 20 - No school for staff and students - MEA
  • Tuesday, Oct. 24 - Blood Drive hosted by HOSA and Student Council
  • Tuesday, Oct. 24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 25 - 2-hour late start
  • Wednesday, Oct. 25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
    • 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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