🏀 Boys and Girls Basketball is at home tonight, February 5, 2026, and we hope to see you in the stands! 🤩👏 The Lakers take on the Webster Tigers, here’s everything you need to know ➡️
🏀 Girls Varsity // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys Varsity // 7:15 PM
📍 Turtle Lake High School
🔗 WATCH LIVE: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/turtle-lake/organization/100540/turtle-lakesch-high-school
LET’S GO LAKERS! 💛🐢❤️
🏀 Girls Varsity // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys Varsity // 7:15 PM
📍 Turtle Lake High School
🔗 WATCH LIVE: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/turtle-lake/organization/100540/turtle-lakesch-high-school
LET’S GO LAKERS! 💛🐢❤️


Join us in celebrating our incredible Guidance Counselor here at Turtle Lake School District in honor of Guidance Counselor Appreciation Week! 🎉👏💛
Katie Stellon joined the Laker team just this past fall, but already her skills, knowledge, empathy, and support for our students go above and beyond! 🤩 We are thrilled to have her on staff here at Turtle Lake Schools and are so grateful for everything she does for our students and our community! 🐢❤️ Thank you for all you do!
Katie Stellon joined the Laker team just this past fall, but already her skills, knowledge, empathy, and support for our students go above and beyond! 🤩 We are thrilled to have her on staff here at Turtle Lake Schools and are so grateful for everything she does for our students and our community! 🐢❤️ Thank you for all you do!

Reminder: Class of 2027 Quilt Raffle! 🧵
We are a little over a week away from raffling off 2 beautiful quilts made and donated by Terry & Carolyn Miller and Dick & Kris Breault. Don’t miss your chance to win! 😍
💵 $20 per ticket // 🎟️ Only 200 tickets will be sold!
Tickets available:
At home double-header basketball games 🏀
From Bridget Bader in the school office 🏫
Or reach out to a Junior class student or parent 👋
📅 Drawing: Friday, February 13, during halftime of the second basketball game.
❗ Need not be present to win
🎉 Get your tickets before they’re gone!
We are a little over a week away from raffling off 2 beautiful quilts made and donated by Terry & Carolyn Miller and Dick & Kris Breault. Don’t miss your chance to win! 😍
💵 $20 per ticket // 🎟️ Only 200 tickets will be sold!
Tickets available:
At home double-header basketball games 🏀
From Bridget Bader in the school office 🏫
Or reach out to a Junior class student or parent 👋
📅 Drawing: Friday, February 13, during halftime of the second basketball game.
❗ Need not be present to win
🎉 Get your tickets before they’re gone!

Take a L👀K INSIDE our 4K Classroom! 📚✏️
Our Little Lakers are busy learning about the alphabet! Recently, they spent a whole week dedicated to the letter “I.” They celebrated their learning by making insect art 🐜, racing penguins on ice 🧊, and making ice cream in a bag 🍦!
Learning at Turtle Lake is always full of fun! 🤩👏
Our Little Lakers are busy learning about the alphabet! Recently, they spent a whole week dedicated to the letter “I.” They celebrated their learning by making insect art 🐜, racing penguins on ice 🧊, and making ice cream in a bag 🍦!
Learning at Turtle Lake is always full of fun! 🤩👏






👶 ☎️ Calling all Turtle Lake families with children ages birth to 4!
Help us plan for our future learners by completing the Birth to 4 Census. This quick form helps Turtle Lake School District better understand and support families in our community. 💛 ❤️
👉 Please take a moment to register your child here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLTnG0xIm5fOYmaL9MjiS9UqHEiLQCuA0AMnO2Eni50YsTng/viewform
Thank you for helping us spread the word and support our youngest Lakers! 🐢🌟
Help us plan for our future learners by completing the Birth to 4 Census. This quick form helps Turtle Lake School District better understand and support families in our community. 💛 ❤️
👉 Please take a moment to register your child here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLTnG0xIm5fOYmaL9MjiS9UqHEiLQCuA0AMnO2Eni50YsTng/viewform
Thank you for helping us spread the word and support our youngest Lakers! 🐢🌟

It’s a LAKER SHOWDOWN! 💪🤩
Join us at Shell Lake High School tonight, February 3, 2026, for an epic matchup! The Turtle Lake Lakers boys and girls basketball teams take on the Shell Lake Lakers. 👏🏀
🏀 Boys Varsity // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV // 7:15 PM
🏀 Girls Varsity // 7:15 PM
🔗 Watch live:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/shell-lake/organization/13346/shell-lake-high-school
Join us at Shell Lake High School tonight, February 3, 2026, for an epic matchup! The Turtle Lake Lakers boys and girls basketball teams take on the Shell Lake Lakers. 👏🏀
🏀 Boys Varsity // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV // 7:15 PM
🏀 Girls Varsity // 7:15 PM
🔗 Watch live:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/shell-lake/organization/13346/shell-lake-high-school


📣Turtle Lake School District Open Enrollment 💛 🐢 ❤️
The 2026-2027 Open Enrollment regular application period is now open. You may apply for enrollment from February 2 to April 30, 2026.
⭐️ Open Enrollment Brochure: https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/open-enrollment/pdf/oe-brochure-2026-27.pdf
📄 Open Enrollment Application:
English: https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/forms/pdf/f9410.pdf
Spanish: https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/forms/pdf/f9410-spanish.pdf
The 2026-2027 Open Enrollment regular application period is now open. You may apply for enrollment from February 2 to April 30, 2026.
⭐️ Open Enrollment Brochure: https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/open-enrollment/pdf/oe-brochure-2026-27.pdf
📄 Open Enrollment Application:
English: https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/forms/pdf/f9410.pdf
Spanish: https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/forms/pdf/f9410-spanish.pdf

We are in the peak of cold and flu season, and we take the health and wellness of our Laker students very seriously! 🤧🌡️ Here is a helpful guide to knowing when your student should stay home from school if they start feeling a little under the weather this time of year. ❤️
⭐️ NOTE: If your child is sick, please follow your doctor’s recommendations for returning to school and send in a doctor’s note so we can best care for your child.
There are currently no special rules for COVID or influenza.
✉️ Questions? Email Kaley Mateski at kmateski@turtlelake.k12.wi.us
⭐️ NOTE: If your child is sick, please follow your doctor’s recommendations for returning to school and send in a doctor’s note so we can best care for your child.
There are currently no special rules for COVID or influenza.
✉️ Questions? Email Kaley Mateski at kmateski@turtlelake.k12.wi.us

🐢 Lakers, Mark Your Calendars! 🗓️
Two weeks from today, Monday, February 16, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 PM, the Turtle Lake FFA program will be hosting a Pancake Supper, and YOU are invited! 🥞😋 Hope to see you there! ❤️
Two weeks from today, Monday, February 16, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 PM, the Turtle Lake FFA program will be hosting a Pancake Supper, and YOU are invited! 🥞😋 Hope to see you there! ❤️

📣Hey Lakers,
Reminder that today, February 2nd, 2026, Turtle Lake School District is closed for in-service. See you soon! 💛🐢❤️
Reminder that today, February 2nd, 2026, Turtle Lake School District is closed for in-service. See you soon! 💛🐢❤️

Kick off February at Turtle Lake School District PowerUp Gym and Swim! 🤩⬆️
Open today, February 1, 2026, from 1:30 – 3:30 PM. Admission is FREE, and the fun is never-ending! Hope to see you there! 💛🐢❤️
Open today, February 1, 2026, from 1:30 – 3:30 PM. Admission is FREE, and the fun is never-ending! Hope to see you there! 💛🐢❤️


Our Boys Wrestling team is traveling to Cashton Elementary School today, January 31, 2026, for the Cashton Eagle Wrestling Invite. 🤼👏
Wrestling begins at 9:00 AM, and admission prices are:
💲 Adults: $5 // Ages 5 and under: Free
🔗 WATCH LIVE: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/wausau-east-high-school-wausau-wi/gam50ef0093fa
Let’s show up and support our Turtle Lake/Clayton Boys Wrestling Team! 🤩💪
Wrestling begins at 9:00 AM, and admission prices are:
💲 Adults: $5 // Ages 5 and under: Free
🔗 WATCH LIVE: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/wausau-east-high-school-wausau-wi/gam50ef0093fa
Let’s show up and support our Turtle Lake/Clayton Boys Wrestling Team! 🤩💪

Join us to cheer on our Girls Wrestling team as they travel to 📍 Eau Claire North High School to compete in the 3rd Annual Girls Wrestling Challenge! 🤼♀️👏
Wrestling kicks off at 9:30 AM, and we hope to see you in the stands! 🤩
💲 Adults $5 // Students & Seniors $4 – Let’s go, girls! 💪❤️
Wrestling kicks off at 9:30 AM, and we hope to see you in the stands! 🤩
💲 Adults $5 // Students & Seniors $4 – Let’s go, girls! 💪❤️

⭐️ Elementary Student of the Week ⭐️
Week of January 26, 2026!
This week, we are celebrating Maynard Thompson for his amazing attitude and hard work! 👏🎉 Maynard is a responsible student who exhibits great perseverance. He consistently puts forth his best effort in the classroom and is also a kind and caring friend to everyone. 🫶
Way to go, Maynard! You’re a shining example of The Laker Way! 💛🐢❤️

Tonight, January 30, 2026, the Lakers Girls Basketball will play the Webster Tigers at Webster High School. 🐅🏀🐢 This is a rescheduled game from Thursday, January 22. These teams will hit the court at 6:00 PM. See you there! 💛❤️

🎉 Join us in celebrating Tina Becker and her retirement from Turtle Lake School District! 👏
Tina retired on December 1st after 27 years at the school as a custodian. ❤️ We wish her all the best, and she will be truly missed. Thank you, Tina, for your years of support and service to our school and students! 🐢💛
Tina retired on December 1st after 27 years at the school as a custodian. ❤️ We wish her all the best, and she will be truly missed. Thank you, Tina, for your years of support and service to our school and students! 🐢💛

🎉 Exciting news for our Tech Ed Department!
Turtle Lake School District has been awarded a grant by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to support the purchase of new welders and a handheld torch, helping expand hands-on learning opportunities for our students.
We are grateful for this support and the continued investment in career and technical education. Thank you, DWD! 💛❤️
🔗 Read the full press release here:
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/press/2026/260127-tech-edu-grants.htm
Turtle Lake School District has been awarded a grant by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to support the purchase of new welders and a handheld torch, helping expand hands-on learning opportunities for our students.
We are grateful for this support and the continued investment in career and technical education. Thank you, DWD! 💛❤️
🔗 Read the full press release here:
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/press/2026/260127-tech-edu-grants.htm

Join us at home tonight in Laker Nation for Boys and Girls Basketball! 🏀🐢🤩
Our Lakers are taking on the Grantsburg Pirates tonight at home, and we want to cheer our players on to the WIN! 👏 It is also Parents’ Night, and we will honor and celebrate all of our incredible and supportive Laker parents.
Girls Varsity and Boys JV tip off at 5:45 PM, followed by Boys Varsity at 7:15 PM. 🏀
🔗 WATCH LIVE HERE: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/turtle-lake/organization/100540/turtle-lakesch-high-school
LET’S GO LAKERS! 💛❤️
Our Lakers are taking on the Grantsburg Pirates tonight at home, and we want to cheer our players on to the WIN! 👏 It is also Parents’ Night, and we will honor and celebrate all of our incredible and supportive Laker parents.
Girls Varsity and Boys JV tip off at 5:45 PM, followed by Boys Varsity at 7:15 PM. 🏀
🔗 WATCH LIVE HERE: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/turtle-lake/organization/100540/turtle-lakesch-high-school
LET’S GO LAKERS! 💛❤️


🌡️ Current temperature in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin: 6 degrees 🥶
Our kiddos have been enjoying indoor recess due to the cold weather. Just because we’re inside, we still enjoy the recess fun! 🤩
Our kiddos have been enjoying indoor recess due to the cold weather. Just because we’re inside, we still enjoy the recess fun! 🤩

Step back in time at our 8th Grade Revolutionary War Wax Museum tonight, January 26th, 2026, in the elementary gym from 5:30–6:15 PM 🏛️ 🕯️ Come celebrate our students’ hard work and see history come alive! 🇺🇸📜

