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This week, we commemorate Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week!

At PLSAS, we recognize the significant impact of individuals who engage with children, offering extended learning opportunities that enhance social-emotional skills, boost school attendance, and improve academic performance for young learners.

Did you know that Kids' Company, our program for before and after-school care, caters to approximately 895 students across school-aged and preschool childcare programs? Take a moment this week to express gratitude to the dedicated Kids' Company staff for their invaluable contributions in supporting our students to achieve their utmost potential!

During Volunteer Appreciation Week, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated volunteers in our district who selflessly contribute to the achievement of our PLSAS students, teaching and support teams, and the objectives of public education. To all our volunteers - your efforts are truly valued! 💙💛

 

Six Prior Lake High School student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent (NLI) on Wednesday, April 17. The NLI is a document used to indicate a student athlete's commitment to participate at an NCAA college or university.

Finn Bloomquist - Wrestling - UW-Eau Claire

Annaliese Cundiff - Diving - Air Force Academy

Lauren Domer - Cheer - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Isabelle Dwire - Dance - University of St. Thomas

Kyla Nauertz - Cheer - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Alexis Tuma - Volleyball - Bethel University

At the April 8 School Board meeting, the PLSAS School Board approved the joint resolutions with the Savage and Prior Lake police departments, which formally allows us to re-establish our partnerships with them. Because of this change our SROs were able to return to our schools this week!

Officer Baker (at HOMS, TOMS and Bridges) and Officer Kelch (at PLHS) were thrilled to be back in schools this week forming relationships with our students and are fully immersing themselves in our school communities, to promote positive decision-making, and friendships.

During the month of April we are celebrating National Occupational Therapists Month and the contributions that the PLSAS Occupational Therapists make in our schools.

Occupational Therapists are key members of a school team. They contribute towards students’ overall ability to participate in daily school activities. They support students' to reach both academic and non-academic achievements by addressing the physical, cognitive, psychosocial and sensory components of performance.

Thanks to all of our awesome PLSAS Occupational Therapists for all of the amazing work that they do!