
If you have not had the chance to come out and support our wrestling teams, now is the time! 🤼
The Turtle Lake/Clayton boys and girls wrestling teams will be hitting the mat right here at home tonight at 5:00 PM. We are excited to be hosting the first-ever Lakeland Scramble event right here in Laker Nation. 💛🐢❤️
💲4 for adults
💲2 for students
We hope to see you there! 👏🤩
The Turtle Lake/Clayton boys and girls wrestling teams will be hitting the mat right here at home tonight at 5:00 PM. We are excited to be hosting the first-ever Lakeland Scramble event right here in Laker Nation. 💛🐢❤️
💲4 for adults
💲2 for students
We hope to see you there! 👏🤩


Don’t miss out on Girls and Boys Basketball tonight in Prairie Farm ‼️ The Lakers take on Prairie Farm/Clayton, and they’re ready to bring home the win 🏆👏
🏀 Girls Varsity // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys Varsity // 7:15 PM
LET’S GO LAKERS 💛🐢❤️
🏀 Girls Varsity // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys Varsity // 7:15 PM
LET’S GO LAKERS 💛🐢❤️


Laker students Alyah L'Esperance and Gretchen Molls attended the UWEC Middle Level Honors Choir on January 7. 🎶🤩 These outstanding Lakers spent the day singing with over 400 students from more than 20 schools! 🎤 The day culminated with a concert in UWEC’s Gantner Hall.
Way to go, Lakers! 💛🐢❤️
Way to go, Lakers! 💛🐢❤️




💌You're Invited, Lakers!!
Parents and caregivers, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is offering a FREE Triple P – Positive Parenting Program: Fear-Less class, and YOU are invited to attend. This interactive, six-week virtual series is designed to help adults support children and teens in managing and reducing anxiety now and in the future. 🫶 Learn practical, research-based strategies you can start using right away through guided instruction, short videos, workbook activities, and supportive group discussion (this is a class, not a webinar).
📅 Tuesdays, February 3–March 10, 2026
⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM or 6:00–7:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
💲 Free
📘 Bonus: A free workbook will be mailed after Session 1 to those who attend
👉 Register today! Space is limited, and classes often fill quickly!
🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLTp1_QsvfYhwGHZNsW3DluphO70SKUbLkZGt9sAD54HNqPw/viewform
Please help spread the word to families and caregivers who may benefit as we work together to support the emotional well-being of our children and community. 💛 ❤️
Parents and caregivers, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is offering a FREE Triple P – Positive Parenting Program: Fear-Less class, and YOU are invited to attend. This interactive, six-week virtual series is designed to help adults support children and teens in managing and reducing anxiety now and in the future. 🫶 Learn practical, research-based strategies you can start using right away through guided instruction, short videos, workbook activities, and supportive group discussion (this is a class, not a webinar).
📅 Tuesdays, February 3–March 10, 2026
⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM or 6:00–7:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
💲 Free
📘 Bonus: A free workbook will be mailed after Session 1 to those who attend
👉 Register today! Space is limited, and classes often fill quickly!
🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLTp1_QsvfYhwGHZNsW3DluphO70SKUbLkZGt9sAD54HNqPw/viewform
Please help spread the word to families and caregivers who may benefit as we work together to support the emotional well-being of our children and community. 💛 ❤️


📣Reminder, Lakers ‼️
Turtle Lake School District will be closed on Monday, January 19th, for teacher in-service. Enjoy the long weekend! 💛 🐢 ❤️

It’s a big day for Turtle Lake + Clayton wrestling! 🤼👏
Our boys are traveling to the Ladysmith School District to compete in the 2026 Ladysmith Wrestling Invitational. Matches kick off at 9:30 AM, and our boys can’t wait to hit the mat! 💪
Girls wrestling is heading to Ashland High School to take part in the Northland Wrestling Invite, starting at 10:30 AM. They’re ready to make Laker Nation proud! 🤩
Come out and support our wrestling teams, or watch live using the link below:
🔗 Boys Wrestling in Ladysmith: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/wausau-west-high-school-wausau-wi/gamb32da7e70f
Good Luck! 🌟
Our boys are traveling to the Ladysmith School District to compete in the 2026 Ladysmith Wrestling Invitational. Matches kick off at 9:30 AM, and our boys can’t wait to hit the mat! 💪
Girls wrestling is heading to Ashland High School to take part in the Northland Wrestling Invite, starting at 10:30 AM. They’re ready to make Laker Nation proud! 🤩
Come out and support our wrestling teams, or watch live using the link below:
🔗 Boys Wrestling in Ladysmith: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/wausau-west-high-school-wausau-wi/gamb32da7e70f
Good Luck! 🌟


We are closing the chapter on Quarter Two of the 2025–2026 school year today at Turtle Lake School District! 🐢📕 This also marks the end of Semester One! 👏
The school year is really flying by, and our Lakers are learning, growing, and reaching new heights each and every day! 🤩
Keep up the hard work, Lakers! Let’s finish the second half of the year strong together! 💪❤️
The school year is really flying by, and our Lakers are learning, growing, and reaching new heights each and every day! 🤩
Keep up the hard work, Lakers! Let’s finish the second half of the year strong together! 💪❤️

We’re staying at home tonight for girls’ and boys’ basketball as the Lakers take on the Frederic Vikings! 🌟👏
Don’t miss any of the action:
🏀 Girls Varsity // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys Varsity // 7:15 PM
Let’s bring home another win for LAKER NATION! 💛🐢❤️
Don’t miss any of the action:
🏀 Girls Varsity // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys Varsity // 7:15 PM
Let’s bring home another win for LAKER NATION! 💛🐢❤️


🌟 Student of the Week Spotlight 🌟Week of January 12th 2026!
Congratulations to Jaycee, our Student of the Week! 👏💛
Jaycee has been working incredibly hard both at school and at home to achieve her academic goals this year. She consistently goes above and beyond, keeping her grades a top priority while also showing kindness and support to her classmates. Jaycee is always respectful and demonstrates responsibility in everything she does, no matter who is watching. Her quiet leadership has truly shined this year, and we are so proud to have her in our fifth-grade class! 🌟
Way to go, Jaycee! You are a great example of a true Laker! 🐢 ❤️
Congratulations to Jaycee, our Student of the Week! 👏💛
Jaycee has been working incredibly hard both at school and at home to achieve her academic goals this year. She consistently goes above and beyond, keeping her grades a top priority while also showing kindness and support to her classmates. Jaycee is always respectful and demonstrates responsibility in everything she does, no matter who is watching. Her quiet leadership has truly shined this year, and we are so proud to have her in our fifth-grade class! 🌟
Way to go, Jaycee! You are a great example of a true Laker! 🐢 ❤️

Support the Class of 2027 and get a chance to win one of two beautiful handmade quilts generously donated by Terry & Carolyn Miller and Dick & Kris Breault! ❤️ 🧵
✨ Details:
•$20 per ticket
• Only 200 tickets available
• 2 winners!
🎟️ Get your tickets:
• At home double-header basketball games
• From Bridget Bader in the school office
• Or through any Junior class student or parent
🏀 Drawing: Friday, February 13th, during halftime of the second basketball game
👉 Need not be present to win!
Grab your ticket before they’re gone and help support the Class of 2027! 🐢💛
✨ Details:
•$20 per ticket
• Only 200 tickets available
• 2 winners!
🎟️ Get your tickets:
• At home double-header basketball games
• From Bridget Bader in the school office
• Or through any Junior class student or parent
🏀 Drawing: Friday, February 13th, during halftime of the second basketball game
👉 Need not be present to win!
Grab your ticket before they’re gone and help support the Class of 2027! 🐢💛



🩸 Today’s the Day: Give Blood. Save Lives. ❤️
The Turtle Lake School District Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive TODAY, in partnership with the American Red Cross! We invite students, staff, and community members to roll up their sleeves and help make a life-saving impact.
📍 Location: Elementary Gym
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
🗓️ Make an appointment:
👉 Visit redcrossblood.org and enter the Sponsor Code: Turtle Lake School
📞 Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
We hope to see you there! ❤️
The Turtle Lake School District Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive TODAY, in partnership with the American Red Cross! We invite students, staff, and community members to roll up their sleeves and help make a life-saving impact.
📍 Location: Elementary Gym
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
🗓️ Make an appointment:
👉 Visit redcrossblood.org and enter the Sponsor Code: Turtle Lake School
📞 Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
We hope to see you there! ❤️

🌟 Student of the Week🌟 Week of January 5th 2026
Congratulations to Reese, our first Student of the Week of 2026! 👏💛
Reese is a joy to have in class. She consistently works hard to learn and grow, and when working in groups, she goes above and beyond to help others understand the concept or task at hand. Her kindness toward classmates and the smile she brings each day truly make our classroom a better place. 😊
Way to go, Reese! Keep up the amazing work! 🐢✨
Congratulations to Reese, our first Student of the Week of 2026! 👏💛
Reese is a joy to have in class. She consistently works hard to learn and grow, and when working in groups, she goes above and beyond to help others understand the concept or task at hand. Her kindness toward classmates and the smile she brings each day truly make our classroom a better place. 😊
Way to go, Reese! Keep up the amazing work! 🐢✨

The Dragons don’t scare our Lakers! 💛🐢❤️ Catch our boys’ and girls’ basketball teams at home tonight as they take on the Siren Dragons! 🐉
🏀 Girls Varsity // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys Varsity // 7:15 PM
📍 Turtle Lake School District
Let’s pack the stands and cheer our LAKERS on to the WIN! 🏆
🏀 Girls Varsity // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV // 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys Varsity // 7:15 PM
📍 Turtle Lake School District
Let’s pack the stands and cheer our LAKERS on to the WIN! 🏆


🌟 Join us on January 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the IMC for a Consumer Protection Outreach Program designed for community members. This informative session will teach community members about their rights, how to avoid scams, and where to seek help with complaints, arming you with the knowledge to make safer, informed choices.
All are welcome! We hope to see you there. ❤️
All are welcome! We hope to see you there. ❤️

Come join us at home today, Saturday, January 10th, for a Basketball Doubleheader! 🤩 Our girls’ and boys’ basketball teams will take on the Clear Lake Warriors right here at home ‼️
🏀 Girls Varsity: 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV: 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys Varsity: 7:15 PM
🔗 Live Stream:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/turtle-lake/organization/100540/turtle-lakesch-high-school
Let’s all pack the stands and show that LAKER PRIDE! 💛🐢❤️
🏀 Girls Varsity: 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV: 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys Varsity: 7:15 PM
🔗 Live Stream:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/turtle-lake/organization/100540/turtle-lakesch-high-school
Let’s all pack the stands and show that LAKER PRIDE! 💛🐢❤️


Let’s wish our boys wrestling team good luck as they travel to Superior today for the 42nd Annual Spartan Wrestling Classic! 👏🤼🤩
🗓️ Saturday January 10th, 2026
⏰ Doors open: 8:30 AM // Matches begin: 9:30 AM
🎟️ Admission Prices:
Adults (all-day pass): $5.00
Students (all-day pass): $3.00
Children 5 and under: Free
Wishing our wrestlers a strong and successful day on the mat! 💪🏆
🗓️ Saturday January 10th, 2026
⏰ Doors open: 8:30 AM // Matches begin: 9:30 AM
🎟️ Admission Prices:
Adults (all-day pass): $5.00
Students (all-day pass): $3.00
Children 5 and under: Free
Wishing our wrestlers a strong and successful day on the mat! 💪🏆

Boys and Girls Basketball is heading to Luck to take on the Cardinals! 🏀👟 Come cheer on our Lakers; here are the need-to-know details:
🏀 Girls Varsity: 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys JV: 5:45 PM
🏀 Boys Varsity: 7:15 PM
📍 Luck High School
Let’s go, Lakers, and bring home a WIN! 🏆👏


Looking for something new this year? 👀 Join the team at Turtle Lake Schools! 🤩
We are looking to fill the following roles within our district:
🤼 Middle School Wrestling Coach
📞 Contact Mary Schradle-Mau at 715-986-4470, Ext. 2213
📧 mschradle@turtlelake.k12.wi.us
🥎 Assistant High School Softball Coach (Spring 2026)
A joint position with the Turtle Lake and Clayton School Districts
📧 Contact Scott Mateski at mateskis@claytonsd.k12.wi.us
🎒 Before/After School Helper – Little Laker Club
📞 Contact Malissa Betz at 715-986-4470, Ext. 2107
📧 mbetz@turtlelake.k12.wi.us
📚 Part-Time Paraprofessional
📞 Contact Robert Schmitt at 715-986-4470, Ext. 2013
📧 rschmitt@turtlelake.k12.wi.us
Positions will be open until filled! If you’re passionate about working with students and making a difference in our school community, we’d love to hear from you! 💛 🐢 ❤️
We are looking to fill the following roles within our district:
🤼 Middle School Wrestling Coach
📞 Contact Mary Schradle-Mau at 715-986-4470, Ext. 2213
📧 mschradle@turtlelake.k12.wi.us
🥎 Assistant High School Softball Coach (Spring 2026)
A joint position with the Turtle Lake and Clayton School Districts
📧 Contact Scott Mateski at mateskis@claytonsd.k12.wi.us
🎒 Before/After School Helper – Little Laker Club
📞 Contact Malissa Betz at 715-986-4470, Ext. 2107
📧 mbetz@turtlelake.k12.wi.us
📚 Part-Time Paraprofessional
📞 Contact Robert Schmitt at 715-986-4470, Ext. 2013
📧 rschmitt@turtlelake.k12.wi.us
Positions will be open until filled! If you’re passionate about working with students and making a difference in our school community, we’d love to hear from you! 💛 🐢 ❤️




🩸 Give Blood. Save Lives. ❤️
This is a reminder that the Turtle Lake School District Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on January 14th! We encourage students, staff, and community members to consider donating and making a difference.
📍 Location: Elementary Gym
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
🗓️ How to make an appointment:
👉 Visit redcrossblood.org and enter the Sponsor Code: Turtle Lake School
📞 Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
🎉 Bonus: Donate between January 1–25 for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in California! 🏈✈️
Thank you for supporting this life-saving opportunity! 💪🩸💛
This is a reminder that the Turtle Lake School District Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on January 14th! We encourage students, staff, and community members to consider donating and making a difference.
📍 Location: Elementary Gym
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
🗓️ How to make an appointment:
👉 Visit redcrossblood.org and enter the Sponsor Code: Turtle Lake School
📞 Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
🎉 Bonus: Donate between January 1–25 for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in California! 🏈✈️
Thank you for supporting this life-saving opportunity! 💪🩸💛

Turtle Lake School District would like to recognize and extend a HUGE congratulations to alumnus Joel Humphrey! 🐢🎉
Joel is a member of the UW–River Falls football team, which recently won the Division III Football National Championship! 🏆🏈
We are incredibly proud of you and all you have accomplished since graduating from Turtle Lake High School. Keep up the great work! 💪👏
Joel is a member of the UW–River Falls football team, which recently won the Division III Football National Championship! 🏆🏈
We are incredibly proud of you and all you have accomplished since graduating from Turtle Lake High School. Keep up the great work! 💪👏
