Lakers, please note that tomorrow’s open gym event, March 15, 2026, will be cancelled due to weather at Turtle Lake Schools.
Don't fear, we will be back with more fun on March 22! Stay safe and stay warm! 💛🐢❤️
Don't fear, we will be back with more fun on March 22! Stay safe and stay warm! 💛🐢❤️
Boys Basketball Sectional Finals Results 🏀 ➡️
Our Laker boys put up one heck of a fight! It was a close game up until the final buzzer. Prentice took home the win, with the final score of the game being 60 to 58.
We are so proud of our Boys Basketball team for all their hard work this season! They have made Laker Nation proud! 💛🐢❤️
Our Laker boys put up one heck of a fight! It was a close game up until the final buzzer. Prentice took home the win, with the final score of the game being 60 to 58.
We are so proud of our Boys Basketball team for all their hard work this season! They have made Laker Nation proud! 💛🐢❤️
Come join us for a night filled with music on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Turtle Lake School as the Music Department presents their Spring Band and Choir Concert! 💛🎵❤️
Both the Middle School and High School bands and choirs will share their talents at this concert. The Band will start at 6:00 PM, followed by the Choir at 7:00 PM!
March is Music in Our Schools Month and Youth Art Month, and this is the perfect way to show your support for the fine arts in our school and the Turtle Lake community! We hope to see you there! 🌼🎶🤩
Both the Middle School and High School bands and choirs will share their talents at this concert. The Band will start at 6:00 PM, followed by the Choir at 7:00 PM!
March is Music in Our Schools Month and Youth Art Month, and this is the perfect way to show your support for the fine arts in our school and the Turtle Lake community! We hope to see you there! 🌼🎶🤩
Lakeland Conference Honor Society – Turtle Lake High School Chapter 🏅 🤩
On March 9, 2026, six new members were inducted into the Turtle Lake High School Honor Society! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students:
⭐️ Brady Kobernick
⭐️ Colin Kurschner
⭐️ Lacey Popenhagen
⭐️ Remi LaBlanc
⭐️ Mylee Pittman
⭐️ Johnathan Muench
Congratulations to these exceptional students! We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to yourselves, your school, and your future.
Keep striving for excellence, Lakers! 💛🐢❤️
On March 9, 2026, six new members were inducted into the Turtle Lake High School Honor Society! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students:
⭐️ Brady Kobernick
⭐️ Colin Kurschner
⭐️ Lacey Popenhagen
⭐️ Remi LaBlanc
⭐️ Mylee Pittman
⭐️ Johnathan Muench
Congratulations to these exceptional students! We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to yourselves, your school, and your future.
Keep striving for excellence, Lakers! 💛🐢❤️
On March 14 and 15, the Northwoods Figure Skating Club at the Rice Lake Ice Arena will present the club’s annual skating show! ✨⛸️ This year’s show theme is “Heroes vs. Villains,” and it will feature talented skaters from across the local area, including two of our own! 🤩
Laker students Roxanne Albano and Willa Ireland will take to the ice during the performances! Good luck to both of them! We are cheering you on and are proud to have you represent Turtle Lake! 💛🐢❤️
Laker students Roxanne Albano and Willa Ireland will take to the ice during the performances! Good luck to both of them! We are cheering you on and are proud to have you represent Turtle Lake! 💛🐢❤️
🎨🎶 Youth Art Month & Music in Our Schools Month: March 13 🎶🎨
The creativity of our Lakers is truly out of this world! Check out these awesome and unique art pieces created by members of our Art Team! 👏🤩
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Sculpture by John Groth
(2) Functional Art by Lily Groth
(3) Functional Art by Edward Hazelton
Let’s show our Turtle Lake Art Team some love and support as they prepare for the State Visual Arts Classic Competition next month in Madison, WI! ❤️
GO, LAKERS! 🐢💛
The creativity of our Lakers is truly out of this world! Check out these awesome and unique art pieces created by members of our Art Team! 👏🤩
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Sculpture by John Groth
(2) Functional Art by Lily Groth
(3) Functional Art by Edward Hazelton
Let’s show our Turtle Lake Art Team some love and support as they prepare for the State Visual Arts Classic Competition next month in Madison, WI! ❤️
GO, LAKERS! 🐢💛
Oh, the places these Little Lakers will go! 🤩🐢
Last week, our 4K students celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a week full of silly fun and learning! 🤪 Some of the exciting activities included building The Cat in the Hat towers, making Truffula trees, showing off Thing 1 & Thing 2's crazy hair, exploring different places we would go, and measuring with a foot. 🎉
It was a wonderful week filled with creativity, laughter, and imagination. We love seeing our Little Lakers learn and have fun along the way! ❤️💛
Last week, our 4K students celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a week full of silly fun and learning! 🤪 Some of the exciting activities included building The Cat in the Hat towers, making Truffula trees, showing off Thing 1 & Thing 2's crazy hair, exploring different places we would go, and measuring with a foot. 🎉
It was a wonderful week filled with creativity, laughter, and imagination. We love seeing our Little Lakers learn and have fun along the way! ❤️💛
LAKER NATION, our Boys Basketball team is heading to the SECTIONAL FINALS! 🏆🏀🤩
Last night, the Lakers defeated the Jacks in the sectional game at Spooner High School, 37–31. Our boys will play again tomorrow, and here are all the details you need to know!
SECTIONAL FINALS GAME DAY DETAILS:
📅 March 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Altoona High School
🐢 Turtle Lake Lakers vs. 🏴☠️ Prentice Buccaneers
🔗 WATCH LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/live/yXEB-kl2q-I?si=VEw1ER01a2EpukOl
🎟️ GET TICKETS: https://gofan.co/p/C725B3E7B3F7C498E125E5C991C04A02E12226B7666FCFE9
We are so proud of our team for their major win last night! Keep up the fight, Lakers — we are all cheering for you! 👏🎉💛
Last night, the Lakers defeated the Jacks in the sectional game at Spooner High School, 37–31. Our boys will play again tomorrow, and here are all the details you need to know!
SECTIONAL FINALS GAME DAY DETAILS:
📅 March 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Altoona High School
🐢 Turtle Lake Lakers vs. 🏴☠️ Prentice Buccaneers
🔗 WATCH LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/live/yXEB-kl2q-I?si=VEw1ER01a2EpukOl
🎟️ GET TICKETS: https://gofan.co/p/C725B3E7B3F7C498E125E5C991C04A02E12226B7666FCFE9
We are so proud of our team for their major win last night! Keep up the fight, Lakers — we are all cheering for you! 👏🎉💛
Energize your day - Eat School Breakfast! 🥞🍎 🥣🍌
Mornings can be hectic… the alarm doesn’t go off, kids don’t want to get up, there’s no time to eat before the bus comes, or they’re just not ready for breakfast yet. Sound familiar? We’ve got great news for you! 👇
Breakfast is served at Turtle Lake School — and it’s FREE for all students this year! 🎉 For the 2025–2026 school year, Turtle Lake School is operating under the Universal Free Breakfast Program, which means every student can enjoy a FREE breakfast at school each morning. No better deal than that! 🙌
A healthy breakfast helps students:
⚡ Start the day with energy
🧠 Stay focused and alert in class
💪 Get important vitamins and nutrients for a strong, healthy body
Help your child start the day off right by enjoying breakfast at school! 😋
Please note: This program applies to breakfast only. Families must still complete and return the free/reduced meal application to qualify for free or reduced school lunch.
Mornings can be hectic… the alarm doesn’t go off, kids don’t want to get up, there’s no time to eat before the bus comes, or they’re just not ready for breakfast yet. Sound familiar? We’ve got great news for you! 👇
Breakfast is served at Turtle Lake School — and it’s FREE for all students this year! 🎉 For the 2025–2026 school year, Turtle Lake School is operating under the Universal Free Breakfast Program, which means every student can enjoy a FREE breakfast at school each morning. No better deal than that! 🙌
A healthy breakfast helps students:
⚡ Start the day with energy
🧠 Stay focused and alert in class
💪 Get important vitamins and nutrients for a strong, healthy body
Help your child start the day off right by enjoying breakfast at school! 😋
Please note: This program applies to breakfast only. Families must still complete and return the free/reduced meal application to qualify for free or reduced school lunch.
These Lakers have BRIGHT futures ahead of them! ☀️😎
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, our 8th-grade class participated in Mock Interviews as part of their Career Unit. Students prepared a job application, created a resume, and practiced answering interview questions in preparation for the big day. 📝👔
Although many were a little nervous, they did a fantastic job and received positive, helpful feedback that will benefit them in the future. We are proud of the effort and professionalism our students showed! 👏
A huge thank you to our local business partners who volunteered their time and helped make this event a success:
⭐ Jolene Nitchey-Keppen & Allison Nitchey – Cheese Bros.
⭐ Kaylee Torgerson – Coffee Barn
⭐ Jack Swenson – Hotel Bar and Grill
⭐ Toni Monforton – Lake Country Pizza
⭐ Laura Osterberg & Kayla Mullen – McDonald's
We truly appreciate our community members for supporting our students and helping them gain valuable real-world experience! We are beyond proud of our 8th-grade students and the work they are doing in this class! 💛🐢❤️
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, our 8th-grade class participated in Mock Interviews as part of their Career Unit. Students prepared a job application, created a resume, and practiced answering interview questions in preparation for the big day. 📝👔
Although many were a little nervous, they did a fantastic job and received positive, helpful feedback that will benefit them in the future. We are proud of the effort and professionalism our students showed! 👏
A huge thank you to our local business partners who volunteered their time and helped make this event a success:
⭐ Jolene Nitchey-Keppen & Allison Nitchey – Cheese Bros.
⭐ Kaylee Torgerson – Coffee Barn
⭐ Jack Swenson – Hotel Bar and Grill
⭐ Toni Monforton – Lake Country Pizza
⭐ Laura Osterberg & Kayla Mullen – McDonald's
We truly appreciate our community members for supporting our students and helping them gain valuable real-world experience! We are beyond proud of our 8th-grade students and the work they are doing in this class! 💛🐢❤️
🐢 Turtle Lake Community Education Presents: Dementia Live
🗓️ Join us on March 20 for a unique and eye-opening experience with Trisha Witham from the ADRC of Barron & Rusk Counties as she leads a Dementia Live event.
Participants will have the opportunity to use a virtual reality (VR) device that simulates how a person living with dementia experiences the world. This powerful activity helps build understanding, empathy, and awareness for those affected by dementia in your life and in our community. 🧠🫶
We encourage community members to attend and take part in this meaningful learning experience. See the graphic for more information!
🗓️ Join us on March 20 for a unique and eye-opening experience with Trisha Witham from the ADRC of Barron & Rusk Counties as she leads a Dementia Live event.
Participants will have the opportunity to use a virtual reality (VR) device that simulates how a person living with dementia experiences the world. This powerful activity helps build understanding, empathy, and awareness for those affected by dementia in your life and in our community. 🧠🫶
We encourage community members to attend and take part in this meaningful learning experience. See the graphic for more information!
🎨🎶 Youth Art Month & Music in Our Schools Month: March 12 🎶🎨
More artwork featured from members of our Turtle Lake Art Team! Enjoy! 🤩
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Drawing by Sonia Trinka
(2) Painting by Mary Spychalla
(3) Painting by Yazmin Rainey
Come back to see the final three artwork features from our Laker students! 💛🐢❤️
More artwork featured from members of our Turtle Lake Art Team! Enjoy! 🤩
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Drawing by Sonia Trinka
(2) Painting by Mary Spychalla
(3) Painting by Yazmin Rainey
Come back to see the final three artwork features from our Laker students! 💛🐢❤️
💪 Beast of the Week: March 2–6, 2026 💪
These students have been crushing it in our High School Fitness class! Their hard work has earned them the title of BEAST OF THE WEEK! 😤🔥
Congratulations to:
⭐️ 6th Hour – Dominic Kelch and Kaylee Topper
⭐️ 7th Hour – JT Nitchey and Ella Koenig
Keep up the hard work, Lakers! 🐢❤️
These students have been crushing it in our High School Fitness class! Their hard work has earned them the title of BEAST OF THE WEEK! 😤🔥
Congratulations to:
⭐️ 6th Hour – Dominic Kelch and Kaylee Topper
⭐️ 7th Hour – JT Nitchey and Ella Koenig
Keep up the hard work, Lakers! 🐢❤️
⭐️ Elementary Student of the Week: March 3–6, 2026 ⭐️
🎉 Congratulations, Marshall! 🎉
Marshall was chosen as Student of the Week because he demonstrates many great qualities in and out of the classroom. Marshall is kind and respectful to all teachers and peers. He is always smiling and looks at things from a positive angle. 😃❤️
Marshall consistently tries his best and gives each task his all, even if it is new or challenging for him. We can always count on him to clean up his materials, put things back in the appropriate place, engage in our learning discussions, and get right to work. He takes his time and is meticulous, always striving for the best outcome. Marshall is a great role model for his peers to look up to, and it has been so fun to watch him develop and grow this year. 🤩👏
Keep up the great work, Marshall! 🐢
🎉 Congratulations, Marshall! 🎉
Marshall was chosen as Student of the Week because he demonstrates many great qualities in and out of the classroom. Marshall is kind and respectful to all teachers and peers. He is always smiling and looks at things from a positive angle. 😃❤️
Marshall consistently tries his best and gives each task his all, even if it is new or challenging for him. We can always count on him to clean up his materials, put things back in the appropriate place, engage in our learning discussions, and get right to work. He takes his time and is meticulous, always striving for the best outcome. Marshall is a great role model for his peers to look up to, and it has been so fun to watch him develop and grow this year. 🤩👏
Keep up the great work, Marshall! 🐢
🎨🎶 Youth Art Month & Music in Our Schools Month: March 11 🎶🎨
Time to show off some more incredible artwork created by our Turtle Lake Art Team students! Enjoy today’s ceramics! 🤩
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Ceramics by Ryanne Nykanen
(2) Ceramics by Anna Shipley
Come back tomorrow for more TLAT work! 💛🐢❤️
Time to show off some more incredible artwork created by our Turtle Lake Art Team students! Enjoy today’s ceramics! 🤩
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Ceramics by Ryanne Nykanen
(2) Ceramics by Anna Shipley
Come back tomorrow for more TLAT work! 💛🐢❤️
Fundamental skills are so important to learn at a young age. Turtle Lake Schools values instilling great character skills in our students, starting with our Littlest Lakers! 🐢🫶
⭐️ Today's Lesson: TEAMWORK! ⭐️
Here is Ms. Jensen's kindergarten class working as a team to put a puzzle together in guidance class! 🧩
⭐️ Today's Lesson: TEAMWORK! ⭐️
Here is Ms. Jensen's kindergarten class working as a team to put a puzzle together in guidance class! 🧩
Laker Nation, You’re Invited! 💛🏀
Please join us tomorrow at Turtle Lake Schools as we honor and hype up our Boys Basketball team before their big sectional matchup against Drummond tomorrow night! 🔥
📣 Pep Fest
📅 March 12, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Turtle Lake Schools
Come send our boys off to Spooner feeling the love and support of Laker Nation! Let’s pack the gym and show our Laker pride! 💛🐢❤️
Please join us tomorrow at Turtle Lake Schools as we honor and hype up our Boys Basketball team before their big sectional matchup against Drummond tomorrow night! 🔥
📣 Pep Fest
📅 March 12, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Turtle Lake Schools
Come send our boys off to Spooner feeling the love and support of Laker Nation! Let’s pack the gym and show our Laker pride! 💛🐢❤️
🏀🚨 ATTENTION LAKER NATION 🚨 🏀
Here is all the info you need to know about tomorrow’s boys' basketball sectional game for our Turtle Lake Lakers!
Our Laker boys will take on the Drummond Jacks at Spooner High School on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM! 🔥 ⛹️
🎟️ $7 Adults // 6 and under FREE
🔗 WATCH THE ACTION HERE:https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/spooner/organization/7267/spooner-high-school/watch?ib=3808524
We are so proud of our boys! Let’s cheer them on and bring home a sectional WIN to LAKER NATION! 💛🐢❤️
Here is all the info you need to know about tomorrow’s boys' basketball sectional game for our Turtle Lake Lakers!
Our Laker boys will take on the Drummond Jacks at Spooner High School on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM! 🔥 ⛹️
🎟️ $7 Adults // 6 and under FREE
🔗 WATCH THE ACTION HERE:https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/spooner/organization/7267/spooner-high-school/watch?ib=3808524
We are so proud of our boys! Let’s cheer them on and bring home a sectional WIN to LAKER NATION! 💛🐢❤️
🎨🎶 Youth Art Month & Music in Our Schools Month: March 10 🎶🎨
Our Lakers are beyond talented! Take a look at these mixed media pieces created by two members of the Turtle Lake Art Team! 👏
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Mixed Media by Brooke Harris
(2) Mixed Media by Natalya Frazee
We will be sharing more artwork from our students throughout the week. Stay tuned! 💛🐢❤️
Our Lakers are beyond talented! Take a look at these mixed media pieces created by two members of the Turtle Lake Art Team! 👏
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Mixed Media by Brooke Harris
(2) Mixed Media by Natalya Frazee
We will be sharing more artwork from our students throughout the week. Stay tuned! 💛🐢❤️
Hey Lakers, mark your calendars‼️ 🗓️
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Turtle Lake School District! 🤩 Here are the dates you’ll want to remember so you can join the fun! 📚
⭐️ March 31, 3:30–7:40 PM
⭐️ April 1, 3:30–5:00 PM
⭐️ April 2, 3:30–7:40 PM
More information to come. We can’t wait!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Turtle Lake School District! 🤩 Here are the dates you’ll want to remember so you can join the fun! 📚
⭐️ March 31, 3:30–7:40 PM
⭐️ April 1, 3:30–5:00 PM
⭐️ April 2, 3:30–7:40 PM
More information to come. We can’t wait!
