But we canβt do it without YOU. π¬
Your voice matters in shaping the future of our district! Please take a few minutes to complete the confidential superintendent search survey before December 19, 2025.
π Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/yN9y7KCNhqJDR2gz5
Letβs build the future of Turtle Lake together! π β¨

Here are the student who have won the title of Beast of the Week for their hard work in our high school fitness class this week! Congratulations, Lakers!! π’π
β‘ 6th Hour: Jamie Humphrey
β‘ 7th Hour: Rory Reichert and Charlie Molls







Itβs a big night on the mats for our wrestlers. Here is tonight's lineup! β‘οΈ
π€ΌββοΈ Turtle Lake/Clayton Dual Meet Championship (Boys Wrestling)
π At Home
Featuring: Turtle Lake/Clayton, Phillips, Osceola, Shell Lake & Northwestern
Time: 5:00 PM
Admission: $4 Adults // $2 Students
Concessions will be available! πΏπ₯
π€ΌββοΈ Beef River Brawl (Girls Wrestling)
π Mondovi High School
Time: 5:00 PM
Admission: $5.00 β Adults // FREE β Students, Senior Citizens (65+), Veterans
Letβs pack the stands, show our support, and cheer on our athletes as they give it their all tonight! π₯


Turtle Lake Basketball is hitting the road to take on the Frederic Vikings tonight, and we need YOU cheering us on! ππ₯
π The Lineup:
Girls Varsity β 5:45 PM
Boys JV β 5:45 PM
Boys Varsity β 7:15 PM
π Frederic High School
Letβs bring the energy and school spirit! Go Lakers! π’β€οΈπ


β¬οΈ Digging Deeper
Follow a recently departed CEO who discovers that getting βupstairsβ isnβt so simple, especially when she struggles to find two people who can vouch for her character.
π± Alice in Cellphoneland
A modern twist on a classic tale! Watch as familiar characters learn that putting down their devices can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections.
Join the Turtle Lake Drama Department at 7 PM in the Turtle Lake auditorium for this special double feature performance! Concessions are available, so grab your popcorn and enjoy the show! π¬π’β€οΈ

And thatβs not allβ¦ the fun starts early with the 38th Annual FFA Alumni Toy & Craft Show from 9:00 AMβ3:00 PM right here at Turtle Lake School! π§Έπβ¨
Come support the community, get festive, and make a full day of local holiday cheer! π πΌβοΈ

Save a Life by Donating Blood at Turtle Lake Schools! π©Έβ€οΈ The High School Honor Society is gearing up to host the American Red Cross Blood Drive this January! Donate blood, support those in need, and enter to win an awesome prize!
π
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
β° 11:30 AM β 5:30 PM
π Turtle Lake Schools Elementary Gym
π Schedule your appointment at redcrossblood.org
Thank you for helping us give the gift of life, Lakers! ππ’β€οΈ We hope to see you there!

Our Lakers take on the Solon Springs Eagles at home! Letβs pack the stands and cheer them on to a BIG WIN! ππ₯
π December 2nd, 2025
β° JV: 5:45 PM // Varsity: 7:15 PM
π Turtle Lake High School
Go Lakers! πππ’

π Shell Lake Schools
π Tonight - 5:00 PM
Letβs go, Lakers! πβ€οΈ

π December 8th, from 5β7 PM - Hosted right here at the Turtle Lake School District
π $20 registration fee
π Limited to just 15 participants β spots are filling fast!
To register or learn more, contact Malissa Betz at mbetz@turtlelake.k12.wi.us

βοΈ Our students were thrilled to have some fresh, new snow to play in during recess! Winter is officially here! βοΈπ· Stay warm, Lakers! π’β€οΈ

(for A Season of Music at Turtle Lake Schools ππ’β€οΈ)
The Turtle Lake Music Department is excited to present a month full of holiday performances! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
π December 12 β 10:00 AMβ2:00 PM
β¨ Elementary Christmas Program
π December 15 β 6:00 PM
πΊ Band Concert
π December 15 β 7:00 PM
π€ Choir Concert
π December 19 β 1:00 PM
π Pre-K Program
Come celebrate the holiday season with the beautiful music of our talented Lakers! πΌπ«

Bring in the new month with another Open Fab Lab with Mr. Garrett Plooy! π We canβt wait to see what you create, Lakers! ππ’β€οΈ
π Turtle Lake School District
π 4:30β6:30 PM
π₯ Ages 18+ welcome
πΎ Donβt forget to bring a USB drive to save your projects!

We are grateful for our amazing students, staff, families, and community who make Turtle Lake such a special place to learn and grow. ππ’β€οΈ
Wishing you all a safe, restful, and joyful holiday!

π Turtle Lake Drama Department Presents...π
β¬οΈ Digging Deeper
Follow a recently departed CEO who discovers that getting βupstairsβ isnβt so simple, especially when she struggles to find two people who can vouch for her character.
π± Alice in Cellphoneland
A modern twist on a classic tale! Watch as familiar characters learn that putting down their devices can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections.
Join us Thursday, December 4th, at 7 PM in the Turtle Lake auditorium for a special double feature performance by our drama department! Come support our talented student performers and enjoy an evening of creativity, humor, and heart. Concessions will be available too, so grab some popcorn and enjoy the show! π¬π’β€οΈ



The Honors Band worked with clinician CW3 James Baxter, while the Honors Choir collaborated with clinician Charles Moe. Our students spent the day growing, learning, and making music, all leading up to a wonderful public concert to showcase their hard work. πΌβ¨
Representing Turtle Lake:
πΊ Band:
Andrew Buck, Michael Quechulpa Lee
π€ Choir:
June Carlson, John Groth, Lily Groth, Ella Koenig, Ryanne Nykanen, Katelyn Pabst, McKayla Pittman, Koral Todd, Wyatt Todd
Way to go, Lakers! ππ’β€οΈ




Chicks and Salsa in the Classroom!? ππΆοΈπ
Mrs. Warnerβs class dove into Chicks and Salsa by Aaron Reynolds, a fun story about what happens when the farm animals decide theyβre done with boring chicken feed!
Students practiced sequencing events and worked through a Story Grammar to learn all the key elements of a story.
To wrap up the week, we celebrated with a Chips & Salsa Party! π Students explored fresh ingredients like cilantro, garlic, and chiles, and tasted guacamole, salsa, and queso. A delicious ending to a great week of learning!



Tonight, our very own Girls Basketball Lakers take on the Red Raiders at π Bruce High School! The game starts at β° 7:15 PM, and we want to see YOU in the stands cheering them on! ππΌππ

National Guard representatives stopped by our cooking class for an exciting Top Chefβstyle challenge! Each team received two MREs and had to transform them into a brand-new dish, all while racing the clock β±οΈ To earn bonus ingredients, students completed fun physical challenges like planks and linked-arm cooking! πͺπ₯
π₯ Congratulations to the winning team:
June Carlson, Ella Robertson, and Thomas Swanson!
Amazing job to all our student chefs for rising to the challenge! ππ½οΈ





